Calls for Sanford’s resignation grow; focus on Bauer
The calls for Gov. Mark Sanford to resign are growing. If he does, the focus will shift to the abilities of Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer to pull the state out of this economic recession. With only 18 months left on Sanford’s term, House Speaker Pro Tem Harry Cato said whoever is in charge will be a “lame duck.” Others disagree.
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Sanford’s fate could be in hands of 4 constitutional officers
A provision in the South Carolina Constitution provides for the removal of a governor who is “unavailable” to discharge his duties. The provision is silent on the definition of “unavailable,” appearing to leave the definition to a committee of four constitutional officers and ultimately to the Legislature.
Columbia office occupancy rate drops
The occupancy rate fell from 84.72% at year-end 2008 to 82.02% at mid-year 2009 for all classes of office space combined. Although the U.S. entered into a recession nearly 18 months ago, the Columbia office market started to feel the negative impact in the real estate sector during the first six months of 2009.
USC engineering and computing dean named provost
Michael Amiridis, dean of the College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina, has been named the university’s vice president for academic affairs and provost.
Continental Tire expands presence in Latin America
Fort Mills-based Continental Tire North America today announced it has acquired the majority ownership of a leading passenger, light truck and commercial tire company in Latin America, Compania Ecuatoriana del Caucho S.A.
Your guide to a great ‘staycation’ in S.C.
SC Biz News and its affiliated newspapers in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville have collaborated on Vacation SC! This guide to the Palmetto State’s attractions and tourist draws contains several of the things you would expect and a ton of things you might not even know about.
First Citizens promotes new senior vice president
First Citizens promoted Barry Myers to senior vice president and wealth advisor. In his new role, Myers is responsible for providing financial planning and money management advice and services to high-net-worth clients, and for developing retirement plans for businesses.
BlueCross Foundation awards more than $1.5M in grants
The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation has approved grant applications totaling more than $1.5 million for health-related programs in South Carolina. The grants are for periods of one to three years.