TODAY'S HEADLINES |   JULY 30, 2012

Progress Energy to close S.C.   coal-fired plant

The Duke Energy   subsidiary will retire the utility’s only coal-fired unit in South Carolina   and accelerate closure of a N.C. coal-fired power plant. The move marks a   further reduction of coal-burning emissions in the state as utilities switch   to cleaner fuel sources.

First Community Corp. sells $15M   of new stock

Strong investor interest   allowed the Lexington-based bank holding company to sell all of its offered   stock, including an over-allotment option, bringing in capital for the   repurchase of TARP stock and for possible acquisitions in the future.

GE to ship damaged 787 engine to   service facility

GE Aviation will examine   the engine involved in Saturday’s malfunction that occurred during grounds   tests performed by the second Lowcountry-built 787 Dreamliner. Officials do   not have any indication that the malfunction is a fleet issue.

Domtar posts 9% gain in Q2   earnings

Domtar Corp., which   manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products,   posted earnings of $59 million for the second quarter. It also said it is   completing conversion of its Marlboro County paper mill to lightweight   specialty and packaging grades.

Michelin recalls BFGoodrich,   Uniroyal tires

S.C.-based Michelin North   America said 841,000 BFGoodrich and Uniroyal tires made for commercial light   trucks and full-sized heavy duty vans have been recalled. The tread on the   affected tires can separate, causing rapid air loss, the company said.

Featured List: Architecture Firms  

The Columbia Regional Business   Report has published its list of architecture firms in the   Columbia area ranked by number of registered architects. View the top three or search   the entire database. We   are accepting submissions for Business Communication Cos.,   Printing Cos. and Commercial Moving & Storage   Cos. Add your company to our database.