Columbia SC News Update 12-27-2010
U.S. Senate gives blessing to port deepeningThe federal appropriations committee has designated $379,000 in its next funding bill for a study to examine a deepening of Charleston Harbor. The ultimate fate of such congressional earmarks is unclear, but the decision marks a step forward for the efforts. Teaching positions continue to declineThe number of teaching positions in South Carolina decreased 4.2% this year, the second straight yearly decline, according to a report released by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement, or CERRA. |
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Investors hope angel credits gain wingsThe two angel investment groups in South Carolina say only 1% of qualified, high net worth individuals invest in their funds. They are working with state lawmakers to increase that figure by creating a tax credit for investments made in angel funds. Gov.-elect launches website for 95th inauguralGovernor-elect Nikki Haley has announced the launch of a website and schedule for the 95th South Carolina Inaugural. The website allows people to purchase tickets to inaugural festivities celebrating the swearing-in of all nine statewide constitutional officers. |
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