TODAY'S HEADLINES | MAY 15, 2012

AGY Holding net loss widens in Q1

The Aiken-based producer of fiberglass yarns and high-strength fiberglass reinforcements reported a net loss of $8.4 million in the first quarter, compared to $7.1 million a year earlier. Sales rose 4.9% to $47.1 million in the first quarter.

State epidemiologist to lead HIV/AIDS program

Dr. James Gibson has been selected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to share leadership of an HIV/AIDS treatment and care program in Tanzania. Gibson is the state epidemiologist at the Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Matchmaker session part of Salute to Small Business

Participants of Salute to Small Business will have an opportunity to meet with procurement representatives of large companies, hospitals and government agencies. An exhibitor showcase featuring banks, service providers and nonprofit organizations also will be a part of Wednesday's program in Columbia.

Health care collaboration benefits patient, insurer

The president of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina cites the Patient-Centered Medical Home project as an example of how coordination and collaboration among BlueCross BlueShield, Palmetto Health’s physician practices and the University of South Carolina’s School of Medicine benefit the patient and insurer.

Conti incorporates Eco Plus compounding into steer tire

Success of Eco Plus compounding has prompted S.C.-based Continental Tire the Americas to covert its entire portfolio of HSL2 products. The previous generation of the HSL2 will be phased out, with all sizes changed to HSL2 Eco Plus by the end of this summer.

Asphalt rubber recycling conference set for Columbia

On May 23, representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Health and Environmental Control and Asphalt Rubber Technology Service will speak in Columbia on proven practices to incorporate recycled materials into infrastructure applications.

Council expected to pass Showa Denko agreement

Dorchester County Council will be voting on the third and final reading of a payments-in-lieu-of-property-tax agreement for a $200 million expansion by Showa Denko Carbon Inc. Showa Denko manufactures synthetic graphite for industrial applications.

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