News from Around the State
(From The State and Associated Press)
SC business notebook, May 24
May 23, 2013
First Citizens rated tops in SoutheastColumbia’s First Citizens bank was rated highest in the ...Industry puts its mind to video games
May 23, 2013
Fly toy helicopters with your mind. Be a DJ and shift musical tracks based on how you feel. Wiggle robotic cat ears by increasing your state of ...New home sales up 2.3 percent in April
May 23, 2013
U.S. sales of new homes rose in April and nearly matched the fastest pace in five years, driving the median price to a record high. The gains ...Design unveiled for new $26M USC alumni building
May 24, 2013
The University of South Carolina alumni association unveiled the design for its new $26.4 million alumni center in the Vista this week.Work on ...Memorial Day road trippin’ in SC
May 23, 2013
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With lower gas prices and a steadily ...Rita’s Italian Ice opening walk-up counter in Vista
May 23, 2013
A walk-up counter where customers can buy frozen treats is coming to the historic Vista.Rita’s Italian Ice should be open next month at ...Midlands area gas prices, May 23
May 22, 2013
Gas prices in South Carolina have remained fairly stable over the past month. Here’s the average price of a ...Grant program offers low-income Columbia residents $3,000 for job training
May 22, 2013
Twenty low-income City of Columbia residents will be awarded grants of up to $3,000 each for job training.The city’s Work It Up job ...Low gas prices fueling Memorial Day travel along SC coast
May 22, 2013
Prepare for busy roads and beaches this weekend along the Grand Strand as bikers, those celebrating Memorial Day and others just looking to get ...SC business notebook, May 23
May 22, 2013
Packaging maker to open new facility in Clarendon CountyA reusable packaging maker will spend $3.5 ...
