TODAY'S HEADLINES | APRIL 4, 2012

Ex-Im Bank stirs debate among S.C. congressmen

South Carolina representatives Joe Wilson and Jim Clyburn said they backed reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank during Tuesday’s panel session hosted by the S.C. Chamber of Commerce, while Sen. Jim DeMint defended his opposition to the measure.

Lake Carolina notches 72 sales for Q1

Sales of new homes and home sites at the northeast Richland County master-planned community are on pace to top 2011, officials of Lake Carolina said. More than 50 homes are in some stage of construction in neighborhoods throughout the community.

Detyens Shipyard awarded $8.1M Navy contract

A North Charleston company has been selected to do the regular overhaul and dry docking of the USNS John Lenthall, a fleet replenishment oiler of the Military Sealift Command. Work will be performed in S.C. and is expected to be completed by June 25.

Sunbelt Brokers facilitates sale of Access Home Medical

David Ramos purchased a 50% interest in the company. Daniel Reynolds holds the remaining 50%. Access Home Medical, which has been in business since 2007, is a durable medical goods company that services Sumter and the surrounding areas.

BofA expands S.C. small-business team

Bank of America said this week it is hiring 13 bankers in South Carolina to focus on growing relationships with small businesses. The additions are part of a plan to hire 1,000 small-business bankers across the nation by mid-2012.

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