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Greenvi l le- based South Financial Group (stock symbol TSFG) sees its credit losses declining in the fourth quarter of this year. TSFG is the parent company of Carolina First Bank, the state's largest independent bank. The company has reduced its balance sheet by about $1 billion since the end of 2008. More ... Atlanta talks with the Upstate Some of the Obama administration's $8 billion set aside for high- speed rail development brought Atlanta representatives to Greenville recently to look into the feasibility of a line through Washington- Richmond- Raleigh- Charlotte- Greenville to Atlanta and to Birmingham. More ... In nearby Lee County, railroad cars constantly carry garbage from New York and New Jersey for burial in the Allied Waste landfill near Bishopville. Solid waste management is big business in South Carolina, big enough to sell access out of state. More ... Army Pvt . Marques D. Posey has graduated from basic infantry training from Fort Benning. Agent Marcus Brown has been named The 2009 Deputy of the Year by the South Carolina Sheriff 's Association. Sharon Dantzler, L. Michel le Dhunj ishah, Stacy E. Thompson, E. Katherine Wells, Michael Vi rzi, Andrew N. Cole, Thomas (Roy) Shelley III, Leslie (Les) Cotter Jr. More ... Robert F. Dozier Jr. has been elected chair of the Midlands Technical College Commission. He previously served as commission chair from July 2005 to June 2007, and he has served on the MTC Commission since June 1998. Dozier represents Richland County on the college's 12 member board of trustees. More ... Solstice Kitchen and Wine Bar located in Northeast Columbia topped several of the OpenTable.com Diner's Choice Awards lists. OpenTable updates and re- releases these rankings several times a year based on customer reviews. More ... As of July 27, a new Protect Wild Dolphins specialty license plate is available at all S.C. DMV offices. The funds earned from the specialty plate fees will be used by EarthEcho International, Inc. (www.ProtectDolphin. More ... What do you do with 180,000 square feet of vacant retail or commercial space? Planners, concerned citizens, and government officials hope The Renaissance Plan will answer that question and many more for the Decker Boulevard corridor. More ... Jeff Monks calls South Carolina's film industry "tourism on steroids." The S.C. Film Commission's commissioner backs his words with numbers: The Patriot , $150,000 per day for 180 days; Radio, $120, More ... Smart business owners looking for great advertising deals should check out Richland One. The district is offering local companies the opportunity to advertise their products and services to thousands of potential customers at district football games and other athletics events. Ninety percent of the money raised will be used to fund school athletics programs. More ... The Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has launched a sizzling summer advertising campaign. The summer promotions campaign includes television and radio spots that began running July 15 in the North Carolina area. More ... If your small business doesn't have a health insurance plan because of the high cost, the Small Business Chamber is ready to help, thanks to a grant from the Public Welfare Foundation. More ... The South Carolina Bar provides important legal information to local organizations through its Speakers Bureau. The Speakers Bureau is a free service connecting attorneys who enjoy public speaking with organizations seeking orators for various functions. More ... For the second year in a row, BI- LO Charities is working with members of the Columbia- area community to provide much- needed food for Harvest Hope Food Bank. The effort is particularly critical in light of recent economic conditions as many hunger relief organizations struggle with growing clientele base and diminished contributions. More ... Columbia attorney Carl L. Solomon was among the speakers featured recently at three one- day seminars sponsored by The National Center for Victims of Crime. These seminars were offered free to professionals in South Carolina who deal with crime victims. More ... While many people are planning weekend getaways and long summer vacations, criminals are planning their next burglary. As you head out for vacation, don't forget to protect your home from thieves. Many home burglaries are avoidable. More ... |
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