Bosch’s planned layoffs raise questions about repayment of incentives
By Rick Brundrett The Nerve In December 2010, then-Gov. Mark Sanford, along with other state and local officials, announced a $125 million expansion of the Robert Bosch automotive parts plant in Dorchester County, with promises that the project would create 285 jobs. The Nerve revealed several months later that the estimated public costs of the project over 10 years totaled about $11.8 million, citing S.C. Department of Commerce...
Darlington honors Carraway with new park
By Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net On Thursday, Jan. 30, Darlington celebrated the official opening of a new city park named in honor of fallen police officer Sgt. Terrence Carraway with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Carraway’s family and friends. While kids enjoyed the sunshine and swing sets at the Magnolia Street park (which features playground equipment and a basketball court), guest speakers shared memories...
LIVING ON PURPOSE: Life is filled with blessings and choices
By Bill Holland We had a power shortage today for several hours and reminded me of how dependent we are on electricity. The house was dark and every time I went to do something, I realized there are no lights and I could not see. Finally, I turned off the flashlight and just sat down in my recliner and tried to relax. Within minutes, I was browsing on my phone while considering, what in the world would we do if we lost the entire...
Recognizing signs of heart attack in women
Many people are familiar with the image of a heart attack sufferer clutching his or her chest or feeling surprising, tingling sensations in his or her left arm. While those symptoms are common, heart attacks can produce a wide array of symptoms, and some of them may actually be much less apparent than chest pain or tingling in the left arm. That’s especially so for women. The organization Go Red for Women, which highlights women’s...
Impress with homemade sweets
Few people can imagine Valentine’s Day without chocolate. While heart-shaped boxes of chocolate might be ubiquitous in February, those who want to truly impress that special someone this Valentine’s Day can try their hand at baking up their own batch of decadent treats. This recipe for “Chocolate Coconut Meringues,” courtesy of EatingWell.com, makes for a perfect indulgence. Loaded with flavor but not too heavy, these sweet treats can...
The billionaire bailed on his newspapers
By Tom Jones The Poynter Institute If one of the richest men on the planet has soured on newspapers, what chance do newspapers have? That was the initial gut-punch reaction many had when Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway announced that it was selling its 30 newspapers to Lee Enterprises for $140 million. Buffett is a self-described lover of newspapers. He is on the shortlist of the smartest business minds to ever live. He has...