TODAY'S HEADLINES / FEB. 9, 2011
Hitt: Port transportation solution vital to state’s growth
The state’s new commerce secretary said access to the state’s port is vital to bringing additional high-end manufacturing to South Carolina — and that includes dual access for rail.
Tort reform bill passes House
The measure, which was passed 100 to 7, would limit punitive damages in lawsuits and require certain procedures in awarding damages. It has the support of many business organizations.
Sonoco reports record sales in 2010
In its earnings report today, the Hartsville-based packaging company reported record 2010 sales of $4.1 billion, an increase of 15% compared with $3.6 billion in 2009....