Columbia SC News Update 11-11-2010
Haley's Commerce choice will lend key insightThose in economic development circles are watching closely to see whether an insider or outsider will be chosen as Gov.-elect Nikki Haley’s Commerce secretary. Board sees some economic growth in stateThe Board of Economic Advisors raised the forecast for state income slightly, saying it sees some growth in income taxes and signs of economic activity. Still, several agencies are expected to run deficits. |
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S.C. foreclosure rate down by almost 25% in OctoberSouth Carolina ranks in the middle of the pack nationally, at No. 23, with one in 670 homes in foreclosure. That's down 24.12% compared with September. The CEO of the RealtyTrac tracking firm said the drop could be attributable to a recordkeeping controversy last month that led several major lenders to halt foreclosures temporarily. State’s broadband connection lags national average |
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A new study finds that South Carolinians are less connected to broadband Internet service than the national average. Benjamin to kick off Talented Tenth WeekendColumbia’s new mayor will kick off a three-day conference intended to bring talented young black people from the Midlands together for networking with civic and business leaders. It will be the first event of its kind in Columbia. |
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