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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  South Carolina is honoring Boeing for its environmental record.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The union for Boeing's technical workers is planning its next move after they rejected a contract offer, splitting with engineers represented by the same union who approved the deal.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Just when Boeing really needs its engineers, they're throwing around the idea of a strike.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The White House called it a "highly provocative act that threatens regional security."

Thursday, October 25, 2012  University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides says a generous gift from a South Carolina businesswoman and philanthropist will provide support for the school's new research center for the aerospace industry.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Some South Carolina residents may see or hear fighter jets controlled by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) as pilots conduct exercise flights Thursday.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says no deals have been signed during her meetings at an international air show, but she says the sessions are vital for attracting new business to the Palmetto State.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  The University of South Carolina has received authorization to borrow $13 million to outfit more research space at its high-tech hub that Gov. Nikki Haley has referred to as a big mess.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  JROTC cadets learned about the Tuskegee Airmen away from the classroom.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  An aerospace company plans to invest $38 million into a manufacturing plant in Orangeburg County. The plan will create 250 jobs over the next six years.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  The InterTech Group said Wednesday its aerospace subsidiary, TIGHITCO, will build a new plant in North Charleston.

Thursday, June 23, 2011 

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  The company is urging the National Labor Relations Board to withdraw a complaint that accuses Boeing of locating a new plant in South Carolina in part to avoid future labor disruptions in Washington state.

Thursday, December 30, 2010  State economic development officials say a German aerospace supplier will invest $3 million in a plant in Charleston and hire 40 workers over the next few years.

Friday, December 24, 2010  Top secret Santa: NORAD mum on how St. Nick's flight path shows up on its computer screens.