SCE&G receives approval for rate increase

The S.C. Public Service Commission approved a 2.3% increase in retail electric rates last week for the utility, a SCANA subsidiary.

Palmetto, Summit clubs approve merger

The memberships of two private dining clubs in Columbia have voted overwhelmingly to approve a merger, which is expected to lead to a single renovated location.

TD Bank completes purchase of South Financial Group

Carolina First branches opened their doors today as members of TD Bank Financial Group. The company completed the acquisition of The South Financial Group on Thursday. Rebranding will occur next year.

Survey: S.C. a top 10 state for site selectors

South Carolina was ranked No. 1 in the category of lowest business costs; No. 3 for most business friendly, corporate tax environment, overall labor climate, work force development programs and fast-track permitting; and No. 5 for shovel-ready sites.

Santee Cooper begins fall mini bond sale

The proceeds will help maintain the utility’s generation and transmission systems, which serve electricity customers throughout South Carolina directly and through the state’s 20 electric cooperatives.

University acquires Southern culture film collection

The films and tapes, which will become part of the Moving Image Research Collections, consist of independent films made from 1970 to 2005 and were housed at the S.C. Arts Commission.

AIA Greater Columbia announces biennial design honors

Submissions were judged by an independent jury and selected by the American Institute of Architects Greater Columbia board of directors, and honors were presented to institute member firms and architects for projects that highlighted exceptional design.

Governor Watch

Each week the Business Report publishes Gov. Mark Sanford’s schedule released by his staff.

Job of the Week

Comfort Keepers, an in-home, nonmedical care company for adults, is currently seeking an office and operations manager to work under the general supervision of the owner 25 to 30 hours per week. The manager is responsible for all areas of daily operations including clients, caregivers and scheduling. Learn more or apply here.

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