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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  One of the last remaining river patrol boats that fought with America's so-called Brown Water Navy during Vietnam War is going into dry dock for a few weeks.

Friday, November 02, 2012  A recent study of data from the Centers for Disease control and prevention showed women who consider food labels when selecting groceries weigh nearly nine pounds less than women who don't read labels. Men who read food labels are also thinner than those who don't, according to the study.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  A company that makes fiber optic products is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The first Boeing 787 manufactured in South Carolina is being delivered to Air India in a formal ceremony.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  The first Boeing 787 made in South Carolina goes up for a test flight this week.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Have you ever wondered what it looked like inside Van Gogh's Chambre? Or how fragrant it may be Monet's garden? Well, the Columbia Open Studios Tour this weekend might be right up your artistic alley.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Executive blisters Goldman Sachs in essay; says officials referred to clients as 'muppets'

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  A Canadian company that produces and markets a natural fiber made from flax produced in South Carolina is investing $8 million in a plant in Pamplico.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Carbures LLC is putting its first American facility in Greenville County and creating at least 50 jobs over the next five years.  Officials announced Wednesday the maker of carbon fiber composite structures expects to invest $6.5 million on its new design and manufacturing facility. Construction on the 40,000-square-foot plant should begin soon with an opening date in spring 2012.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  A Canadian business is trying to recruit South Carolina farmers to grow flax to help its new business in Kingstree.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  A South Carolina plastics recycling company says it will expand one of its operations in Edgefield County and add about 85 jobs.

Thursday, March 25, 2010  Columbia City Council has named March 26 as Google Day in the city.

Friday, March 12, 2010  A communications giant named Google wants to give communities a chance to surf around the world at the speed of light.

Tuesday, December 02, 2008  An Anderson County plant that makes carpet fibers is closing at the end of January, leaving 170 workers without a job.