WHAT’S GOING ON: NLRB Drops Case Against Boeing
After claiming that Boeing violated federal labor law by locating its 787 “Dreamliner” facility in Charleston, SC, the National Labor Relations Board’s acting general counsel Lafe Solomon announced today that the NLRB dropped its case against the aircraft manufacturer. According to Solomon, the machinists union requested that the NLRB withdraw the charges after the union […]
WHAT’S GOING ON: Senate Panel Votes to Prohibit State Agency Deficit Spending
A state Senate Judiciary Committee panel favorably polled a new set of initiatives yesterday designed to curtail “fiscal irresponsibility in state agencies,” according to Senate Republican Caucus spokesman Wesley Donehue. The panel’s slate of bills targets waste and is aimed at making agencies more accountable for spending practices. Measures include spending caps, deficit limits, and […]
WHAT’S GOING ON: Spartanburg and Amazon Reportedly Agree on Deal
After delaying a vote that would bring an initial investment of $50 million and a total of 400 new jobs to one Upstate county, Spartanburg County Council has reportedly reached a deal with Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) to clear the way for the company’s new distribution center near I-26 on John Dodd Road. Included in the […]
WHAT’S GOING ON: Lowcountry Experiences Earthquake, but Many Slept Through it.
The US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 5 miles SSE of Summerville around 4:49 this morning. Although the rumbling could be felt as far away as Atlanta and Savannah, according to South Carolina emergency management officials, there were no reports of damage in the affected areas. The state’s history of quakes makes it […]
WHAT’S GOING ON: SC State Farmers Market Opens Christmas Tree Season and Opens Holiday Market
The South Carolina State Farmers Market at 3483 Charleston Highway in West Columbia will officially kick off the Christmas tree season with an evening of family events tonight from 6-8 p.m. The center of attraction will be live Christmas trees, wreaths and other holiday greenery available for sale. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served, […]
