Midlands Connect - The Economy http://www.midlandsconnect.com/news/contents.aspx?id=195148 Latest news about the economy 15 en-us Copyright 2013 by Barrington Broadcasting Group, LLC <![CDATA[Richland County funds major apartment renovations in the northeast]]> <![CDATA[SC unemployment falls to lowest rate in 5 years]]> <![CDATA[Lawmakers creating taxpayer protection fund to help hacking victims]]> <![CDATA[Ready to buy a car? A behind the scenes look at the process]]> <![CDATA[Number of college grads making minimum wage up by 70%]]> <![CDATA[SC Gov. Haley signs film incentives bill]]> <![CDATA[Late-payment rate on mortgages tumbled in first quarter]]> <![CDATA[Emergency responders get gift from Best Buy]]> <![CDATA[SC Senate tries to find money for crumbling roads]]> <![CDATA[Haley picks NYC lawyer as SC unemployment director]]> <![CDATA[Start saving early for your financial future]]> <![CDATA[USC set to open economic development office]]> <![CDATA[Legislators get taste of South Carolina]]> <![CDATA[Drilling complete for new museum planetarium]]> <![CDATA[Boeing 1Q profit rises 20 percent]]>