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Corps changes Savannah District commanders
In a change-of-command ceremony whose roots date back to the Roman Empire, Col. Jeffrey M. Hall, retiring commander of the Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, passed the Corps’ colors to...
View ArticleGE shares rise to post-crisis high on U.S. outlook
NEW YORK — An improving outlook for the U.S. economy and signs of stabilization in Europe sent General Electric shares to their highest level since 2008 despite modest quarterly results.“Orders in the...
View ArticleIn support of young world changers
Recently I talked with two young social entrepreneurs whose goal is to save a million people in western China from dying of pollution caused by solid fuels. They and hundreds of other young adults are...
View ArticleJobless rates jump in Beaufort, Jasper counties
COLUMBIA — Beaufort and Jasper counties both saw their unemployment rate grow more than a full percentage point from May to June. Beaufort County’s jobless rate rose from 6.8 percent in May to 7.9...
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Georgia's chief innovation cheerleader
It’s been said that if you want something done right, ask a busy person.Maybe that’s why Page Siplon — director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics in Savannah and one of the busiest...
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Court to hear appeal on Christ Church Anglican's proposed new home
The Bill of Rights ensures Christ Church Anglican members the freedom to worship.Different documents dictate where the congregation can build its place of worship, though. The Rev. Marc Robertson and...
View ArticleSoft Savannah economic data give reason for concern
Sometimes our senses tell us very different stories than hard numbers tell. As I make my way around town, I’m struck over and over again by the new investment and construction that we’re...
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Study finds Wells Fargo ‘most generous’A study in The Chronicle of Philanthropy has found that Wells Fargo & Co. was the nation’s most generous corporate donor to charities and nonprofits in...
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Newsmakers
HIRES/PROMOTIONSROSE BRENKUSNew job title: Heavenly Spa manager Company: The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa Duties: Brenkus will manage the Heavenly Spa and the teams that function within...
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NAWIC meetingLocal Union representatives will offer insights and help to dispel certain stigmas. Date: July 22Time: 5:30 p.m.Location: The Exchange Tavern on Waters AvenueCost: $20 for memebers; $30...
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Savannah Tech looks to adapt to a changing auto industry
If you want to stump today’s students training as the next generation of automotive technicians, simply ask them what a carburetor is. However, if you are curious on how to convert the number 13 into...
View ArticleLocal band 'CUSSES' raises more than $35,000 on Kickstarter
The Savannah rock band CUSSES accomplished something pretty amazing last weekend.They surpassed their ambitious $35,000 Kickstarter campaign goal on Saturday and still kept accumulating support. They...
View ArticleHome sales remain near 3-year high
WASHINGTON — U.S. sales of previously occupied homes slipped in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.08 million but remain near a 3½-year high.The National Association of Realtors said Monday...
View ArticleMcDonald's predicts tough year despite new items
NEW YORK — McDonald’s is mixing up its menu with healthier, fresher sounding items such as its chicken McWraps, but not enough customers are biting.The world’s biggest hamburger chain on Monday...
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Metro Savannah gas prices dip slightlyAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 0.4 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.54 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262...
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BTByrd's coming to roost at Drayton Tower
The success of B. Tillman, Byrd Cookie Co.’s re-branded foray into the restaurant business at its Waters Avenue cookie factory, has prompted the establishment of BTByrd’s, an eatery and cookie shop...
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Two more craft breweries coming to Savannah
Two craft beer producers plan to open facilities late this year or early next year. Service Brewing is renovating the Coastal-Sail building on West River Street for a 30,000-square-foot manufacturing...
View ArticleApple's 3Q earnings fall 22 pct on flat revenue
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple’s latest quarterly report confirms the iPhone maker’s growth has stalled along with its pace of innovation.The results announced Tuesday mark the second straight quarter that...
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This week in BiS:• While the digital revolution has affected industries of all types, one of the businesses rocked hardest has been photography, but Photomaster has managed to survive.• Mario Incorvaia...
View ArticleUPS profit falls on shift to lower cost services
DALLAS — UPS said Tuesday that second-quarter profit fell 4 percent as customers shifted from premium toward lower-priced shipped services.The company called the results disappointing and said it was...
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