TODAY'S HEADLINES / FEB. 8, 2011

Board forced to recognize $100 million deficit at HHS

The Budget and Control Board has authorized the Department of Health and Human Services to run at $100 million deficit, though more red ink may be coming. New agency head Tony Keck told the board that the agency currently projects a $225 million deficit in this fiscal year, which it has blamed on the growth of demand for Medicaid.

Lexington Medical partners with Duke in heart program

After a 10-year struggle to receive a certificate of need from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control to provide heart surgeries, Lexington Medical has signed an agreement with Duke Medicine to provide cardiovascular services.

Industrial park to supply hydrogen fuel opens in S.C.

GENCO ATC, a logistics provider, announced it is launching the nation's first multi-use industrial park fueling station to supply hydrogen directly for industrial, commercial and government use.

VW ‘Darth Vader’ ad wins Cocky Award

Students at the University of South Carolina have cast votes and declared Volkswagen Passat’s “Darth Vader” this year’s Cocky Award winner for best commercial in the university’s eighth Super Ad Poll.

Mayor Benjamin spreading the word on taxes

Benjamin touted the importance of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in helping working individuals and families get back the money they have earned through available tax credits.

Columbia a Top 20 Most Romantic Cities in America

Amazon.com compiled the list after reviewing sales data of romance novels and relationship books, romantic comedy movies, Barry White albums, along with sexual wellness products, since Jan. 1, 2011, on a per capita basis in cities with more than100,000 residents.

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