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Monday, May 20, 2013  AT&T is hiring 120 people across South Carolina as it expands its wired and wireless network nationwide.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A new tech project designed to show off Charleston's technology efforts to residents and visitors alike is taking off.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is visiting the South Carolina coast for a ceremonial bill signing of an incentives package for Boeing. The governor's schedule shows she will be visiting the company's North Charleston plant Friday with Boeing officials and state lawmakers. She actually signed the $120 million incentive package last month.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill that supporters say could expand the film industry in South Carolina.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has signed legislation to give the Boeing Co. $120 million in incentives for its expansion plans in South Carolina.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Legislation to provide Boeing $120 million in incentives for its expansion plans in North Charleston could receive final approval next week.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  State incentives for Boeing's expansion plans in North Charleston are clearly ready for takeoff.

Monday, April 08, 2013  The mogul behind the Charlotte Motor Speedway is trying to resurrect his lawsuit against local officials, claiming they reneged on an offer of $80 million in incentives for upgrades and a new drag strip.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce is offering small business owners a chance to get more information about filing their taxes.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A bill aimed at growing the film industry in South Carolina is headed to the Senate floor.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Wednesday's history-making Bridgestone announcement, is just the latest in a string of high-profile, high-dollar employment deals in South Carolina over the past two years.  Financial incentives have been a common thread in those deals.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Amazon.com’s Vice President of Global Public Policy makes his first visit to the Midlands since state lawmakers approved a 5-year sales tax break for the online retailer.

Friday, June 10, 2011  Gov. Haley along with lawmakers and Boeing officials cut a ribbon opening the $750 million North Charleston assembly plant Friday. The facility marks the largest single industrial investment in state history. Haley's praise for Boeing, which is receiving millions of dollars in state tax incentives, comes less than a week after she opposed an incentive package granted to internet retailer Amazon.

Friday, May 13, 2011  The spokesman for House Speaker Bobby Harrell said Friday the Charleston Republican believes the incentives should remain. Greg Foster said the "Army Wives" television series shows how lucrative studio productions can be, with producers buying from local businesses and cast members relocating.  The House renewed the incentive package in its budget plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1. But the Senate removed it from theirs this week.

Thursday, May 12, 2011  Officials hope a new 100,000-square-foot studio will attract the filming of more movies, television shows and music videos in South Carolina.