Travel budgets rise as Americans plan summer getaways
Ragan Robinson reports a rebound in travel plans with AmEx and Orbitz surveys showing 59 and 80 percent planning vacations. Travel spending may exceed $795 billion this year, while experts advise weekday stays, seasoned cruise deals, and patient timing to maximize value with support from travel agents. Local guidance notes Carnival Cruise Lines operates from Charleston, and readers are urged to seek deals early, use package options, and consider returning to familiar destinations.
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Clearwater Paper opens Shelby plant amid job boom and expansion
Clearwater Paper celebrates a grand opening as 100 locals join the new Washburn Switch Road facility with 150 more expected. Gov. Perdue tours the plant, described as Clearwater’s flagship and a 26 million investment, alongside 24/7 operations and 100 acre site.
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Local resident Anna Causby attends Clearwater site celebration
Anna Causby, born near the former land now home to Clearwater Paper, sat in an air conditioned tent during Tuesday festivities. Her sister-in-law Margaret Causby credited plant manager Vince Reese for looking after Anna, who has toured the site in a hard hat since construction began.
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JPMorgan to pay 153.6 million to settle fraud charges
JPMorgan Chase will pay 153.6 million to settle SEC civil fraud charges over misleading buyers of complex mortgage investments before the 2008 housing collapse. The bank will compensate harmed investors, review mortgage securities processes, and does not admit or deny wrongdoing. The case follows Goldman Sachs 550 million settlement and signals ongoing probes into Wall Street's crisis actions.
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