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Home sales in South Carolina started the year on a high note, spiking 4.3 percent to 2,811 in January, compared to the same month a year ago, a new report this morning said. With home prices also on the rise, it could mark the start of a slow turnaround for the real estate industry.
Iran's state TV has quoted a Foreign Ministry spokesman as saying crude oil exports to Europe have not yet been cut, reversing earlier reports that Tehran was halting sales to six countries.
A government report says U.S. beef and pork exports hit record highs last year because of stronger demand, particularly in Asian countries.
Networking company Cisco said Wednesday it is challenging Microsoft's $8.5 billion takeover of Skype at the European Union's top court to ensure Microsoft won't block other video conferencing services.
A new report says Southern forests are at risk from biomass plants that burn wood to make energy.
Foodies, rejoice.
Robert A. Bates is now president and chief executive officer of Southern Mutual Church Insurance Co. Bates has worked in the commercial insurance industry for more than 27 years and has been the firm’s executive vice president for the past 11 years. The company has more than 7,800 policyholders in the Southeast.
Networking company Cisco said Wednesday it is challenging Microsoft's $8.5 billion takeover of Skype at the European Union's top court to ensure Microsoft won't block other video conferencing services.
SOLID GAINS: The German economy, Europe's largest, shrank by just 0.2 percent in the final three months of 2011 and grew by a solid 3 percent for the year as a whole.
The CEO of Boeing said the latest problem with its new 787 will not slow production.