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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Business, education and policy leaders from across South Carolina are getting together to talk about ways to revamp the state's schooling.

Monday, February 11, 2013  A new report looks at how South Carolina is measuring up in several key education indicators. The Education Oversight Committee on Monday is releasing numbers gauging reading proficiency, graduation rates, workforce readiness, and the number of "at risk" schools.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Michelin is recalling around 841,000 BFGoodrich and Uniroyal tires because the tread can separate, causing rapid air loss.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Michelin says it will bring 500 jobs to South Carolina with a new giant tire plant in Anderson County and another expansion of its plant in Lexington.

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.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  The chairman and president of Michelin North America Inc. has announced his plans to retire.Michelin said Tuesday that Dick Wilkerson would step down from those roles at the end of the year.

Friday, May 13, 2011  The chairman and president of Michelin North America Inc. is speaking during alumni festivities at the University of South Carolina.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Gov. Nikki Haley announced the addition of another 700 jobs to South Carolina's economy in the Upstate Wednesday morning.  Haley says a California-based organic frozen food producer is coming to Greenville with a new plant and 700 jobs.