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Why some trends sapping US growth may persist, others won't
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy nearly stopped growing in the January-March quarter, squeezed by a combination of factors that will either fade (a harsh winter) or persist (a stronger dollar).Growth was...
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Gulfstream 'off to a very good start' in 2015
General Dynamics, parent company of Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace, on Wednesday reported a strong first quarter, with earnings, revenue and margins beating both Wall Street’s and the company’s...
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Pending U.S. home sales increase in March
WASHINGTON — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in March, the third straight month of gains as housing heats up with the start of the spring buying season.The National Association of Realtors...
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TEDx returns to Savannah for sixth year
The independent conference series TEDx is returning to Savannah for its sixth year today, featuring 15 speakers expressing their ideas about this year’s “Balancing Act” theme.Local nonprofit The...
View ArticleU.S. consumer spending rises in March
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers boosted spending in March by the largest amount in four months, a hopeful sign that this key sector of the economy is reviving after a frigid winter.Consumer spending...
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Port Society elects first female president
The Savannah Port Society is one of the maritime community’s best-kept secrets, though not to the thousands of seafarers who come into the Port of Savannah each year.For the better part of two...
View ArticleU.S., Canada unveil rules to boost oil train safety
WASHINGTON — Rail tank cars used to transport crude oil and many other flammable liquids will have to be built to stronger standards to reduce the risk of a catastrophic train crash and fire, under...
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AP Poll: Americans approve of drone strikes on terrorists
WASHINGTON — Nearly three-quarters of Americans say it’s acceptable for the U.S. to use an unmanned aerial drone to kill an American citizen abroad if that person has joined a terror organization,...
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House OKs Savannah harbor deepening moneyThe U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved critical funding for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project and continued maintenance of the Savannah...
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Seacrest Partners donate to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Seacrest Partners presented the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with a check for $27,577 on Friday.The money was raised in conjunction with Seacrest staffers’ training efforts for the Publix Savannah...
View ArticleGet involved in celebrating national tourism week
If you’ve been to downtown Savannah recently, you’ve no doubt seen the onslaught of visitors into our city. This is tourism’s busy season.And it’s the reason we celebrate National Tourism and Travel...
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Savannah Tech Peace Officers Academy honors graduates
Six students from the Savannah Technical College Peace Officer Academy celebrated graduating from the program with a completion ceremony Friday. Six students completed coursework that includes the...
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Outlook for college grads best in years
Like most college seniors this time of year, Savannahian Catherine Lentz is stressing out. But not for the reasons you might expect.The Georgia Southern University student will graduate Saturday with a...
View ArticleSpring is here; so are delays on Hwy. 80
I’d love to see a good estimate of the economic activity lost because of stopped and slowed traffic on the road to Tybee.On a recent Sunday afternoon, traffic incidents resulted in gridlock going to...
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Tech opens Supply Chain & Logistics Institute officeThe Supply Chain & Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech has opened a new office at the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus.The Savannah office...
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Greater Bluffton Chamber of CommerceDate: May 5Time: 8:30 a.m.Location: Crescent Pointe Golf ClubSpeaker: Roberts Vaux of Bluffton’s Public Development CorporationSubject: At the Morning Coffee...
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Newsmakers
DAVID NEWLANDNew job title: Senior estimatorCompany: Rives E. Worrell Co./JE DunnDuties: His duties will include facilitating the overall bid and pricing process, including all facets of work in...
View ArticleSavannah area gas prices jump 7.6 cents
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have risen 7.6 cents a gallon in the past week to $2.48 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah.The national...
View ArticleS.C. microloan program starts with $200,000
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Beaufort County lawmaker of Gullah descent had described his microenterprises bill as “almost tailor-made” for the Gullah people, and now the law it became is offering opportunities...
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Metro Savannah gas prices jump 7.6 centsAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah have risen 7.6 cents a gallon in the past week to $2.48 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of...
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