SC Takes Top Spot for Jobs Linked to Foreign Investment
South Carolina continues to stand out as a top destination for foreign investment, ranking first in attracting jobs through foreign investment, according to an analysis by IBM-Plant Location International (IBM-PLI). The Palmetto State ranked above Texas and North Carolina, which were ranked second and third, respectively, in the 2012 report. “It is exciting to see […]
2013 South Carolina State of the State
Each January, much like the president does at the Federal level, the governor of South Carolina addresses a joint session of the General Assembly to describe the state of our state. If you missed Wednesday night’s address, you can watch it here or read the text of her speech below. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, […]
BMW Manufacturing Reports Record Production Volume
BMW Manufacturing achieved another record production year. Annual production of 301,519 vehicles marks 2012 as the highest production volume in the South Carolina plant’s 19-year history. This represents a 9% increase over the production volume for 2011 (276,065). Since 2010, the plant’s production output has increased by 90% (159,284). “Our Associates are very committed […]
Speaker Bobby Harrell Stops in Greenville to Highlight 2013 Legislative Agenda
With less than 24 hours before the start of the new session of the South Carolina General Assembly, House Speaker Bobby Harrell (R-Charleston) stopped in Greenville to present the 2013 House GOP legislative agenda to a packed audience downtown. Speaker Harrell’s address is available exclusively from www.CrescentMag.com. Tweet
House GOP Legislative Agenda Focuses on Government Reform in 2013
Broad government reform tops the South Carolina House Republican Caucus agenda for 2013, say GOP leaders. “This is a smaller agenda than we have had in previous years because many of these items are very serious topics that will require a lot of debate,” said House Majority Leader Bruce Bannister, R-Greenville. “The Caucus and the […]
