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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Clemson President Jim Barker is going back to being an architecture professor after 14 years leading the school.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  An automotive parts maker is expanding its South Carolina operations and creating 190 new jobs.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The president of BMW Manufacturing is scheduled to visit the University of South Carolina to discuss automotive manufacturing in the state.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  An automotive company that specializes in plastic parts says it will build a plant in Greenville County that employs nearly 120 workers.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  South Carolina State Students get a lesson on professionalism and business etiquette from WACH Fox's own Janet Parker and Fraendy Clervaud.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Nothing inspires someone to learn like incentives.  Incentives can include a raise at work, honors at school, or if you are a high school student in South Carolina, a little education could mean winning a Mazda 3.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  An automotive parts manufacturer is hoping to create 80 new jobs as part of an expansion in Greenville County.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  FACT CHECK: Obama skims over election-year political realities in laying out plans

Thursday, November 10, 2011  The international automotive parts producer Gestamp is expanding its operations in Union County and adding about 100 new jobs.

Monday, November 07, 2011  A delegation from the Republic of Kenya is visiting South Carolina to learn about ways to improve the East African nation's automotive safety.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  Draexlmaier Automotive of America says it will create 150 new jobs over the next five years as it expands its plant in Spartanburg County.  The company said Wednesday it will spend $22 million to expand its plant in Duncan.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Clemson University is hosting the German ambassador to the United States for discussions on international business and automotive research.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  General Motors says it is recalling more than 50,000 Cadillac CTS vehicles worldwide to fix a loose joint that could cause a rear wheel to become unstable, making it hard for drivers to steer.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  Manufacturing, construction--maybe even jobs--all grow as economy heads for strong finish.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  The City of Columbia's Office of Economic Development and the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) will host a Lunch and Learn on Friday to talk about expansion opportunities for local businesses.