Columbia, SC Real Estate Update as of 06-19-2012

Posted By Craig Summerall @ Jun 19th 2012 2:38pm In: Local News

Here is the latest Columbia SC News and Business Report as of 06-19-2012. Please feel free to visit our web site to search for Columbia SC Real Estate and Properties. We offer you a complete source for all the listings in the enitre area on our web site.

TODAY'S HEADLINES | JUNE 19, 2012

Airport commission holds off action on parking fees

A staff report found that the Columbia Metropolitan Airport would lose about $467,000 a year if it cut long-term surface parking rates in an effort to match Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Columbia’s long-term surface rate is currently $8 a day.

SMR industry wins backing of Haley, SCE&G

Gov. Nikki Haley said South Carolina wants to do all it can do to show federal officials that the state backs development of small modular reactors. Haley and an SCE&G executive offered support for Holtec, which seeks to develop SMR technology, at a news conference today.

South Carolina improves credit quality in latest ranking

South Carolina showed the second-highest rate of improvement in credit quality among the 50 states in a new report. Conning Inc. cited improvement in the state's government general fund balances, employment and a lower foreclosure rate.

Bluestar opens manufacturing, R&D facility in S.C.

The global silicones manufacturer relocated its two U.S. manufacturing facilities from Ventura, Calif., and Rock Hill to the 226,000-square-foot building in York County. Bluestar plans to double its global sales over the next five years from this location.

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