Murphy's Law Irish Pub relocating to River Street
Murphy’s Law Irish Pub is saying goodbye to its Congress Street location and jigging down to River Street — just in time for the impending St. Patrick’s Day scrum. The pub will hold a farewell blowout...
View ArticleU.S. homebuilder confidence sinks in February
U.S. homebuilders’ confidence in the housing market declined sharply this month as the severe weather battering much of the nation keeps many would-be buyers at home.Storms and cold weather dampened...
View Article'Candy' Crush Saga' maker King Digital plans IPO
NEW YORK — The company behind “Candy Crush Saga” is going public, hoping the popularity of its addictive online game will translate to sweet returns for itself and its investors.King Digital...
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Armstrong shows off new plan for Hinesville
Armstrong Atlantic State University president Linda M. Bleicken and Armstrong Liberty Center director Pete Hoffman unveiled a rendering of the new 21,000-square-foot Armstrong Liberty Center in...
View ArticleBusiness in Savannah in brief
Today in BiS magazine:• Michael Gale, the CEO of Chemical South Transport, saw an opportunity to succeed in Savannah and says he’ll never leave: “What we have, people need, and we’re in the business of...
View ArticleOur economic times: New study links income inequality, education
As our nation continues to struggle to find an economic and political identity, one thing remains clear: Income inequality continues to be a hot-button issue routinely propelled to the forefront of...
View ArticleActavis to buy Forest Labs in $25 billion deal
Actavis PLC plans to buy Forest Laboratories Inc. for about $25 billion, catapulting little-known Actavis into the world’s No. 15 drugmaker, with an unusual one-stop-shopping model giving it an edge:...
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Chef Roberto Leoci to lead new Italian restaurant and bar on Bay Street
Local chef Roberto Leoci will head a new Italian restaurant and bar located inside Bay Street’s upscale boutique Kimpton Hotel, The Brice, slated to open this May.Called Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar,...
View ArticleJindal asks Congress to stop flood insurance hikes
BATON ROUGE, La. — After months largely silent on the issue, Gov. Bobby Jindal is urging congressional leaders to stop higher flood insurance premiums from hitting homeowners and businesses.Jindal sent...
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Veterans benefits workshops scheduledFox & Weeks Funeral Directors and attorneys Smith Barid, LLC will present a series of free veterans benefits workshops to help local veterans become more...
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Institute, Morris announce Savannah health initiative
The nonprofit Canyon Ranch Institute announced Wednesday it will lead a cooperative health program through Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care Inc. The effort is underwritten by Charles and Rosalie...
View ArticleSavannah alderman questions bank's check-cashing fee
It could be said nothing is certain in life except death, taxes and, frequently, bank fees — overdraft, out-of-network ATMs and money transfers to name a few.However, one bank’s check-cashing fee has...
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Catering to the jet set
For a southerner wandering the vast expanse of New York’s JFK International Airport on a snowy, freezing day, nothing says home like a warm plate of shrimp and grits.And when it’s shrimp and grits from...
View ArticleThe real value of the funeral ceremony
During the past few years, we have seen a trend in funeral planning that is disturbing if you think about the purpose of a funeral. Studies show a funeral ceremony plays an integral role in helping a...
View ArticleWhatsApp: A $19 billion bet for Facebook
NEW YORK — Facebook is placing a $19 billion bet on reaching its next billion mobile users with the acquisition of WhatsApp, a popular messaging service that lets people send texts, photos and videos...
View ArticleBusiness in Savannah in brief
New bank branch opens in downtown SavannahS Bank has opened a new full-service branch office at 120 Drayton St. at the intersection of East President and Drayton streets in downtown Savannah.“S Bank is...
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GPA kicks off 2014 with double-digit container growth
The Georgia Ports Authority opened 2014 with a strong January, achieving gains of 12.5 percent in 20-foot equivalent container units — or TEUs — and 7.3 percent in overall tonnage, compared to January...
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Ex-Im Bank helps Gulfstream close deal
The chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States was at Gulfstream Aerospace headquarters in Savannah Friday to announce that the bank has topped $1 billion in financing support of...
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Developer Ben Carter closes on two more Broughton Street properties
Developer Ben Carter has closed on two more properties along Broughton Street, bringing his total acquisitions to four, as he steps up his multi-million dollar plan to make downtown Savannah a top...
View ArticleCelebrate those who help us celebrate
’Tis the season for awards shows. Grammys, Golden Globes, even the Oscars are next week. Hollywood is celebrating everything.It seems there is an awards program for everyone as well…the Writers Guild,...
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