Columbia Real Estate Update 6-24-2011
TODAY'S HEADLINES / JUNE 24, 2011
City of Columbia investigating misconduct allegations
The city of Columbia is investigating allegations of financial misconduct in its Community Development Department, City Manager Steven A. Gantt said in a statement issued by his office.
Haley names acting corrections director
After director William R. Byars Jr. suffered a mild stroke, Gov. Nikki Haley appointed Robert E. Ward as acting director at the state prisons agency.
PGA Championship impact recalculated, nears $200M
A College of Charleston study estimated the direct impact of the 2012 PGA Championship on Kiawah Island to be $92 million. With the tournament nearly a year away, the additional labor income and media exposure have bumped up the overall impact to nearly $200 million.
Shipping line will call on Charleston port
Canada States Africa Line ferries break-bulk and roll-on, roll-off cargo between North America and southern Africa. The shipping line will call on the Port of Charleston in mid-August.
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