TODAY'S HEADLINES | NOV. 3, 2011

Southeast ports need deeper channels, experts say

The race to deepen their harbors to accommodate future callings of post-Panamax containerships sometimes pits states’ port authorities against each other in seeking precious federal dollars for deepening projects.

SRS H-Canyon to support plutonium disposition

The National Nuclear Security Administration approved the use of the H-Canyon Complex at the Savannah River site to provide approximately 3.7 MT of plutonium oxide feed for the MOX Fuel Fabrication Facility. The use of the H-Canyon Complex will result in the retention of approximately 90 high-quality jobs in South Carolina, and will continue to remove plutonium from the state.

Public sector employers struggle with benefit costs

The vast majority, or 80%, of human resources managers surveyed said their organization is seeking ways to cut costs of their employee benefits plan. More than half, or 58%, said controlling costs is the benefits program’s top priority.

Boeing S.C. a top 15 EPA Green Power Purchaser

Boeing's South Carolina 787 fabrication and assembly facility ranks 14th on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Fortune 500 list of the largest renewable power purchasers.

Free Medical Clinic hosts Doctors Lounge

Tickets for Doctors Lounge are $40 in advance $50 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Music includes bluegrass, jazz, piano, guitar and vocals. There will be a silent auction, food and open bar.

First Citizens hires Jolley, promotes Cook

The Columbia-based bank holding company hired Ben Jolley as senior vice president and director of benefits and compensation, and promoted senior vice president Donna Cook to compensation manager.

Job of the Week

Verizon Wireless is seeking a full-time human resources professional whose duties would include recruiting, selection and staffing, employee and labor relations, job evaluation, training, compensation and benefits. A bachelor's degree is preferred; an equivalent combination of education or experience will be considered. Learn more or apply here.

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