Unemployment rate ties record high in January
South Carolina posts a 12.6 percent jobless rate in January tying a state record as all 46 counties report increases. December’s rate revised to 12.4 percent with more than 273000 unemployed, while Lexington County remains the lowest at 9.4 percent and Allendale Marion tie for highest at 24.3 percent. The report notes a planned restructuring of the Employment Security Commission under Gov. Sanford, potential costs, and a tax withholdings delinquency involving penalties later forgiven in part.
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Regulators Schedule SCE&G Rate Hearings Across State
South Carolina regulators set three public hearings on a 9.5 percent electricity rate increase by South Carolina Metric and Gas Co. Hearings occur April 26 in Summerville, April 27 in Charleston, and May 24 at the Public Service Commission offices in Columbia to fund environmental upgrades and a backup dam project.
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Trailblazing South Carolina lawmaker Juanita Goggins dies in cold home
Juanita Goggins, first Black woman in South Carolina Legislature, died of hypothermia at age 75 in a rented home near the State House. She championed school funding and kindergarten expansion, served on the budget committee, and helped pass a 1977 education funding law. Police found her March 3 after neighbors noticed her lights out.
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Disclosure issues end DOT candidate's bid
A Greenville public relations executive Tim Brett was rejected as a candidate for the state Transportation Commission after the Joint Transportation Review Committee found insufficient disclosure of business relationships. Legislators cited potential conflicts with clients including the Southern Connector and reviewed Brett Inc.'s online disclosures to uncover details.
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Aiken Native Mike Rearden Joins Savannah River Banking
Mike Rearden an Aiken native joins Savannah River Banking Company bringing 18 years of mortgage banking experience. He assists buyers and realtors to match clients with suitable mortgage products.
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