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Newberry County, SC (WLTX) - Caterpillar has announced plans to expand their operations in Newberry County, a move which is expected to create up to 500 new jobs.
Washington, DC (USA Today) -- Federal regulators have unveiled an ambitious plan to bring high-speed Internet service to millions of Americans who can't get it today, while boosting delivery speeds and lowering prices for 200 million current subscribers.
(USA TODAY/WLTX) -- As of early March, the battered sector is reporting 7.2% more bookings for the upcoming second quarter in the top 25 markets vs. the April-June period in 2008, according to travel market research firm Rubicon.
(USA Today/WLTX) -- Ads during the Super Bowl. Buses touring the country from Manhattan to east L.A. Classroom lesson plans. A NASCAR sponsorship. More than 200,000 partnerships with churches and community groups.
Orangeburg, SC (WLTX) -- Frustrated and discouraged, that's what many unemployed in the Midlands are saying about the job hunt.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of newly laid-off workers requesting unemployment benefits fell last week, latest sign the employment picture is slowly brightening.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Although the Postal Service is free to cut services and close locations as it sees fit, the Postal Regulatory Commission is urging the service to give residents more advance notice and take into consideration their concerns and comments.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Toyota's massive recalls are bringing new scrutiny to the government's auto safety agency. They are prompting Congress to look at how federal safety officials have lived up to their mission of protecting motorists.
Camden, SC (WLTX) -- A new Goodwill store is opening in Camden, complete with a Job Connection Center.
Houston, TX (KHOU) -- Are you looking for some home improvement projects that won't break the bank and save you money at the same time?
(USA TODAY) - In a significant policy reversal, the USA's largest bank plans will stop allowing consumers to overdraw their checking accounts with one-time debit card transactions.
Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- The Department of Consumer Affairs is offering a free shred day in Columbia Thursday.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate votes Wednesday on a bill extending unemployment benefits up to 99 months in many states and renewing tax breaks popular with businesses and individuals.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina has had one of the nation's highest unemployment rates for months and economists have said they expect it to go higher.
Cass County, MI (WSBT) -- A county says it can no longer afford to properly repair asphalt roads.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- There has been no hurricane or tsunami, but tourism officials on South Carolina's Hilton Head Island are spending disaster recovery money on advertising to lure travelers.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democrats need to muster support today from at least one Republican in a test vote on legislation extending unemployment insurance for the long-term jobless.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration is hearing a rising chorus of demands to steer more stimulus money to Hispanic and black businesses.
