Deepening gathers momentum
The under secretary of the army was here this week, the vice president tours the port 10 days from now and a Washington-based consulting firm has ranked Georgia Ports’ deepening project high on its...
View ArticleSavannah airport to get expedited screening
The Transportation Security Administration announced this week it will expand its expedited security screening program to 60 new airports — including Savannah’s — by the end of the year.TSA Precheck...
View ArticleHargray opens Savannah office
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Hargray Communications, headquartered in Hilton Head, South Carolina, has opened new professional offices in the Savannah Morning News building in Savannah.The offices at...
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Manufacturer sets up in Beaufort County DUER High Performance Composites, a maker of composite components, has established its new production facility in Beaufort County, S.C. The more than $1 million...
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Savannah Chrysler dealership under new ownership
Savannah’s automobile dealership community features many familiar family names.The name Gregory may lack the local cache of Vaden, Lewis or Critz, but the newest car dealer in town is a household name...
View ArticleFree enterprise: Burning through the smokescreen
When attempting to see through ideological smoke screens to obtain reliable data, economists have become clever in identifying so-called “natural experiments.”Those are situations in which sudden...
View ArticleSEDA, Chamber, United Way conducting workforce survey
In what has been described as a first step toward ensuring Chatham County has the resources to attract and grow jobs, the Savannah Economic Development Authority, Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and...
View ArticleCorps finishes studies for S.C. harbor deepening
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The long-awaited Charleston Harbor deepening project hit a benchmark Friday with the completion of all the field studies needed for the project.Now the results of the work of recent...
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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 crime 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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