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New pet hospital celebrates openingBanfield Pet Hospital, a veterinary practice with more than 830 hospitals nationwide, will hold a grand opening at 9 a.m. today for its new location at 1821 E....
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High-tech smart watch has Savannah ties
It’s a watch that can do everything your smart phone does — and more.With cutting-edge voice and gesture control technology, the Kreyos Meteor watch syncs with iPhone, Android and Windows Phone 8 as...
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Program introduces electric rental cars in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — Visitors to Orlando often try new things while on vacation: Thrilling roller coasters, luxury hotels, different cuisines.Now they can try out a fully electric car — and not have to pay...
View ArticleBT Byrd's, Drayton Tower and the retail landscape of Savannah's Liberty Street
For decades, Drayton Tower served a vital role in the downtown Savannah economy. Throughout the second half of the 20th century, the large apartment building on Liberty Street provided relatively low...
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Pooler chamber to host ‘taste of’ eventThe Taste of Pooler and the Westside will be held Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Embassy Suites, 145 West Mulberry Blvd., near I-95 exit 104, behind Home...
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Hybrids, small SUVs, sense of relief at Frankfurt
FRANKFURT, GermanyThe world’s automakers are showing off their shiniest, most advanced vehicles at the Frankfurt Auto Show, which opens this week. Among the 70 world premieres are a notable number of...
View ArticleSummer home sales surge continues
Savannah home sales posted a comeback summer.And the rally may not be over.More than 500 homes sold in the Savannah area for the second straight month in August. The 511 sales in Chatham, Bryan and...
View ArticleDawers: Savannah arena debate sparks misplaced crim concerns
After the Savannah City Council recently reaffirmed its commitment to a westside site for a new arena, a veritable flood of comments on Facebook and various online forums questioned or condemned the...
View ArticleApple expected to expand selection of iPhones
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is expected to unveil its latest take on the iPhone Tuesday during an annual ritual that will probably cast a spotlight on the gadget maker’s drive to regain market share and its...
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Gas prices down in metro SavannahAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 4.6 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.46 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas...
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'Golden broom' award presented to Men Store by Joseph/On Time Fashion Men's &...
The city of Savannah’s Golden Broom award for this quarter was presented Tuesday to The Men’s Store by Joseph/On Time Fashion Men’s & Boy’s Store, 26 W. Broughton St.The Golden Broom award is...
View ArticleSEDA takes on taxing issues
With a jam-packed September agenda, Savannah Economic Development Authority chairman-elect Bob James and president Trip Tollison wasted no time setting upcoming priorities for SEDA and the World Trade...
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We all can play part in local film scene
I’m no movie buff by any means. In fact, I’m usually the last person you would ask for a review about the latest feature film. I’d most likely look at you with a confused look and say “what movie?”But...
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Apple introduces 2 new iPhone models
CUPERTINO, Calif. — For the first time since introducing the device that changed cellphones forever, Apple will offer two distinct versions of the latest iPhones — a cheaper one made of plastic and...
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Former Visit Savannah exec opens agencyMelissa Yao, former chief marketing officer for Visit Savannah and the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, has opened My Agency, a full- service advertising and...
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Number of Savannah homes ‘under water’ declinesApproximately 2.5 million more residential properties returned to a state of positive equity during the second quarter of 2013, and the total number of...
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Green urges young people to get involved
There’s very little Savannahian Steve Green isn’t involved in these days. The current chairman of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce could talk authoritatively about the Chamber, the Savannah Economic...
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Revamp planned for original Greyhound depot on MLK
The plywood and chain link fencing that have long masked one of Savannah’s more unique historic buildings will soon come down.An unidentified restaurateur received approval Wednesday from the Savannah...
View ArticleBoston firm opens Savannah call center
OnBrand24, a Boston-based call center operator, is opening a new contact center in Savannah and has begun hiring representatives and administrators.“Savannah is a perfect place for our next stage of...
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Manu Kumaran of Medient given award
Manu Kumaran, chairman and CEO of Medient Studios Inc. (OTCQB: MDNT), received an award for promoting film and media business between the United States and India.The award was presented Wednesday in...
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