March 2, 2007 RSS feed / Business

Exports reveal expansion and opportunities in S.C.

The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced Feb. 27, 2007, the state's 2006 exports totaled more than $13.6 billion in goods sold to 197 countries around the world. More...

Star Profile

Dr. Kelly Hynes of 20!20 Vision

Kelly Scott Hynes was born in Columbia at Providence Hospital. Her father was the second employee hired by the Wilbur Smith headquarters office in Columbia. More...

Briefs

Duke expects tighter emissions standards Charlotte- based Duke Energy is working with Southern Co. to build a $6 billion emissions- free nuclear plant in Cherokee County, S.C. More...

Folks about town

Master Patrol Officer Beatrice Fields was named Police Officer of the Year. Maria Reyes was recognized by the S.C. State Senate as the Senior of the Day, Feb. 22. More...