November 19, 2009
GA Economic Slump Continues
The director of Georgia State University’s Economic Forecasting Center says Georgia’s recession continues with more than 50,000 jobs lost in the third quarter of 2009.
September 16, 2009
Habitat Building 10 Houses In Ridgeland
Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity has starte construction on 10 houses in downtown Ridgeland.
September 14, 2009
Georgia DNR Bid For Money To Clear Shipwrecks Denied
The state Department of Natural Resources made an unsuccessful bid for millions in federal stumulus money to remove shipwrecks in Georgia’s coastal waters.
Tax Hikes Sought By Fire Districts To Cover Deficits
Before the recession, booming growth helped Beaufort County’s fire districts generate enough tax revenues to fund their operations. That is no longer true.
September 09, 2009
Bryan County Prepared For The 2010 Census
The greater the number of Bryan County residents who respond to the 2010 Census, the better the chance the county will receive a larger portion of funding from the state.
September 04, 2009
School Board Votes To Boost Taxes
The Beaufort County Board of Education voted Wednesday to raise taxes on commercial property and non-owner occupied homes to make up for an anticipated $2.4 million budget shortfall.
August 19, 2009
What To Do While Beaufort County Straightens Out Vehicle License Tag Mess
None of the 11,000 Beaufort County residents whose car tags expire this month has been mailed vechicle renewal notices from the county Auditor’s Office.
August 18, 2009
Hampton Country Gets Fire Equipment Upgrade
Hampton County will soon be receiving new fire fighting equipment, including at least a couple of new firetrucks and various types of equipment.
Don’t Sweat Your HS Reunion - You Could Find Your Next Job There!
Networking is one of the top ways people can find new jobs and career paths and your high school reunion is a place where old acquaintances can spark new work opportunities.
August 12, 2009
Local Businesses Serve Up Posts And Tweets
More and more local businesses are getting on the social networking bandwagon.
Lowcountnry Tourism Bucking The National Trend
Hilton Head Island has two main economic engines—tourism and real estate—and both sputtered during the past year. But things are looking up.
August 10, 2009
Signs Of The Times
In a literal “sign of the times,“ the old Springfield Ford signs are coming down and Effingham Auto Sales signs are taking their places.
July 08, 2009
Hardeeville Among State’s Fastest Growing Municipalities
Hardeeville is one of the fastest growing areas in South Carolina, but city officials say a wave of recent annexations isn’t the only driving force behind the boom.
Stimulus Cash Brings Food And Human Contact To Needy Seniors
Some much-needed stimulus money means lonely seniors in the Lowcountry will get the nutrition and companionship they deserve.
July 07, 2009
SC Welcome Centers Get Financial Boost
The SC Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department in January made the tough decision to close its welcome centers two days a week. That changed last week.




