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Thursday, June 06, 2013  A Canadian company that makes pita bread, bagels, pizza crusts, flat bread and tortilla wraps is getting ready to start construction on its first bakery in the United States.

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

Friday, April 19, 2013  Unemployment in South Carolina fell in March for the second month in a row.

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.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A tool retailer is planning to create 200 new jobs with the expansion of its distribution center in Dillon County.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Essex Holdings Inc. says it's building a new plant in rural Marion and creating 215 jobs.

Monday, March 18, 2013  South Carolina's unemployment rate increased slightly in January.

Friday, March 15, 2013  TD Bank is celebrating the opening of its new call center in Greenville.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Michelin is expanding its presence in South Carolina with a project officials say will create 100 new jobs.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Cabela's Inc. is planning to open two new stores to sell outdoor gear and sporting goods in South Carolina and Minnesota in 2014.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A company that makes plastic closures for beverages, food and motor oil and agriculture is expanding its plant in Cherokee County.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A Grand Strand lumber company is adding more than 50 jobs because of increased demand as the housing industry rebounds from the Great Recession.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Officials are scheduled to announce whether the unemployment rate in South Carolina continues to fall.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will decide if Michigan will be the 24th state to adopt the right-to-work law; a move that could have an impact here in South Carolina.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  A Japanese company that makes industrial components and parts for automobiles is expanding its plant in Richland County.