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		Pittsburgh-Based Zinc Manufacturing Co. Brings $70 Million, 65 Jobs to South Carolina
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:11:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5896</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5835/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5835</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5835&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>South Carolina Scores Top National Rankings for Business Climate</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5835/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Sanford Urges Continued Efforts in Wake of Encouraging Successes 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:13:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5835</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5769/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5769</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5769&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Joins Independent Pipe Products at Grand Opening</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5769/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The company has committed to investing $9 million and creating 25 new jobs.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:37:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5769</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5765/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5765</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5765&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Welcomes Astra/CFX to South Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5765/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Based in Florida, Astra/CFX will create 100 jobs and invest $9 million in the new Upstate facility that will specialize in tire and wheel assembly for the new BMW X3
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:56:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5765</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5758/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5758</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5758&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford, ZF Group Announce New Manufacturing Operations in SC</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5758/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Fuel-Efficient Automatic Transmission Producer Represents Record Jobs Announcement for Laurens County 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:34:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5758</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5749/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5749</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5749&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Views New Boeing Dreamliner at Farnborough Airshow</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5749/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor, Senator Graham, Commerce Officials Given Preview of State-of-the-Art Jet to Be Assembled in North Charleston
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:47:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5749</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5665/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5665</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5665&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Welcomes CT&amp;T Electric Car Manufacturers to South Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5665/Default.aspx</link><description>
		CT&amp;amp;T and 2AM Group join to Establish Electric Vehicle Production Facility in Spartanburg County; Korean-based world leader in manufacturing electric vehicles to create 370 new jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5665</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5657/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5657</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5657&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford: South Carolina Making Strides in Challenging Economic Times</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5657/Default.aspx</link><description>
		FUJIFILM dedicates new facilities, making Greenwood, SC Campus home to nation’s largest photo products fulfillment organization
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:16:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5657</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5633/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5633</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5633&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Signs Economic Development Competitiveness Act</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5633/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor joins House Speaker, Commerce Secretary in touting benefits of the bill
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:18:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5633</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5547/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5547</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5547&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>South Carolina Gov. Sanford Joins Red Ventures at Groundbreaking</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5547/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				The online marketing firm, announced it would build a $27 million headquarters facility and create 1,000 new jobs over the next five to seven years.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5547</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5487/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5487</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5487&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Signs Bill Improving Foster Care to Adoption Transition</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5487/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Legislation aimed at speeding up and improving the process transitioning South Carolina children in foster care into permanent adoptive homes
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 17:27:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5487</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5455/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5455</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5455&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Joins in Jobs Center Grand Opening</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5455/Default.aspx</link><description>
		New Kershaw County facility represents sixth QuickJobs Center being built in South Carolina 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:20:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5455</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5447/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5447</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5447&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Welcomes First Quality to South Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5447/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company's move represents fifth 1,000-plus jobs announcement in last year; Investment largest in Upstate since BMW, largest in Anderson Co. history
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 13:16:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5447</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5416/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5416</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5416&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Applauds Southwest Airlines' Decision</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5416/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Budget airline coming to South Carolina without costly state incentives 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 16:54:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5416</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5403/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5403</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5403&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Welcomes Nutramax Laboratories to South Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5403/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Health and wellness supplement developer to create over 200 new jobs in Lancaster County
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 15:50:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5403</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5398/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5398</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5398&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Addresses South Carolina's Economic Future</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5398/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Applauds South Carolina Commerce Department for Fruitful Efforts
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 15:48:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5398</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5384/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5384</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5384&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Welcomes Expansion of Aerospace Industry in South Carolina </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5384/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Boeing to Manufacture Certain 787 Interior Parts in South Carolina; Governor Sanford and Commerce Secretary Taylor praise company's commitment to further grow its footprint in the state 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 14:56:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5384</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5362/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5362</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5362&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Commends 'Jobs for America’s Graduates'</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5362/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Program helping at-risk youth expanding to six additional South Carolina schools 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:30:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5362</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5324/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5324</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5324&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Celebrates Grand Opening of GE Aviation Facility in South Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5324/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Sanford: “GE Aviation's decision to make a substantial capital and jobs investment in our state is a telling reminder of South Carolina's growing role as a hub for the aerospace industry."
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:55:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5324</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5283/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5283</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5283&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Welcomes Growing Technology Firm to South Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5283/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Sanford: "These jobs will...mean improved quality of life for many South Carolinians"
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:37:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5283</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5243/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5243</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5243&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Signs Energy Efficiency Legislation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5243/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Measure conserves energy, makes upgrades affordable
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:45:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5243</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5230/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5230</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5230&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford: New Workforce Agency to be Accountable to Taxpayers</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5230/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Sanford today signed a government restructuring measure that creates an accountable, Cabinet-level Department of Employment and Workforce focused on connecting willing workers with open jobs across South Carolina. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:10:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5230</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5166/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5166</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5166&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Welcomes Additional Job Creation at Caterpillar Facility in South Carolina </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5166/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Caterpillar plans to increase capacity for diesel and gas powered generator sets assembled in Newberry
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:06:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5166</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5127/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5127</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5127&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Alternative Energy Company Bringing New Jobs to South Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5127/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The IMO Group to Locate New Operations in Dorchester County and Create 190 New Jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5127</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5113/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5113</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5113&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Welcomes Jobs and Major Investment in South Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5113/Default.aspx</link><description>
		MTU Detroit Diesel to Open New Engine Production Facility in Aiken County; New facility will produce Series 2000 and Series 4000 engines, offer opportunities for expansion
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5113</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5049/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5049</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5049&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>ACAS Landing Gear Services Announces New Facility in South Carolina </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5049/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company adds to growing aviation industry in South Carolina with 300 new jobs in Marion County
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:24:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5049</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4985/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4985</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4985&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Urges Obama Administration, Congress to Keep Yucca Mountain Commitment </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4985/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Quarter-century bipartisan plan recently scrapped by President Obama 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:29:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4985</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4961/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4961</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4961&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford: Proterra Selects Greenville as New Location for Research, Development and Assembly </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4961/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Chooses CU-ICAR as New Home, Bringing 1,309 New Jobs and a Clean-Energy Research Focus
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4961</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4857/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4857</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4857&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford: 2010 State of the State Address</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4857/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Prepared remarks of Governor Mark Sanford
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:24:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4857</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4782/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4782</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4782&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Unveils 2010-11 Executive Budget</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4782/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Budget sets spending priorities as stimulus dollars dwindle 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:21:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4782</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4747/SC-Gov-Sanford-Applauds-Boeing-Expansion.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4747</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4747&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Applauds Boeing Expansion</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4747/SC-Gov-Sanford-Applauds-Boeing-Expansion.aspx</link><description>
		Boeing Cements Foothold in Lowcountry with Facility Purchase 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:52:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4747</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4645/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4645</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4645&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Joins Monster Worldwide at Grand Opening</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4645/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Online jobs company opens customer service center in Florence County 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:04:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4645</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4600/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4600</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4600&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Heralds Boeing Construction Jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4600/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Upstate general contractor named; will hire up to two thousand
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:20:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4600</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4569/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4569</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4569&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Governor Signs Incentive Package for Boeing</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4569/Default.aspx</link><description>
		A $750 million Boeing 787 assembly plant is expected to bring thousands of badly needed jobs to the state
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:11:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4569</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4560/SC-Gov-Sanford-Signs-Economic-Incentives-Bill.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4560</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4560&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Signs Economic Incentives Bill  </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4560/SC-Gov-Sanford-Signs-Economic-Incentives-Bill.aspx</link><description>
		H.3130 paves way for largest jobs and investment announcement in state history
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:14:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4560</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4554/Gov-Sanford-Welcomes-Boeing-to-South-Carolina.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4554</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4554&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Welcomes Boeing to South Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4554/Gov-Sanford-Welcomes-Boeing-to-South-Carolina.aspx</link><description>
		Aerospace company announces 2nd production line in North Charleston 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:32:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4554</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4544/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4544</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4544&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Announces KEMET Expansion, 113 New Jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4544/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Investment brings new product line to support electric vehicles and alternative energy markets
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:37:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4544</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4528/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4528</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4528&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Select Laboratories- SC Breaks Ground on New South Carolina Facility</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4528/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Select Labs provides high quality, diagnostic laboratory testing for doctors and patients in rural areas of the state and currently has 50 employees
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:00:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4528</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4511/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4511</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4511&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southeast Governors Announce Formation of a South Atlantic Alliance</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4511/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governors of four Southeastern states announced today an agreement to work together to better manage and protect ocean and coastal resources, ensure regional economic sustainability and respond to disasters such as hurricane
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:10:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4511</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4507/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4507</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4507&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Sets Groundwork for Enhanced Health Information Exchange</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4507/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Electronic health information exchanges will improve patient care and reduce duplicative tests by allowing doctors, hospitals and healthcare providers to share up-to-the-minute electronic patient information 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:40:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4507</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4488/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4488</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4488&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Commerce Department: Scientific Research Corporation Announces Expansion of its Charleston County Operations</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4488/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Expansion to Bring 300 New High-Tech Jobs to North Charleston
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:17:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4488</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4463/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4463</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4463&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Announces 1,000 New Jobs, Major Investment</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4463/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Red Venture LLC to invest $27 million in new Lancaster County operations 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:10:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4463</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4455/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4455</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4455&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Commerce Department: Jetline Announces New Facility in Cherokee County</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4455/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Investment expected to create 247 new jobs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:54:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4455</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4450/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4450</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4450&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford to Host Unemployment Roundtable </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4450/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor's Office, Commerce Department to address ESC reform, workforce development, and unemployment insurance deficit 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:13:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4450</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4325/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=4325</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4325&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Commends GE Aviation Announcement, South Carolina’s Emergence as Aerospace Hub</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4325/Default.aspx</link><description>
		GE’s Upstate facilities will add 100 jobs over the next four years and increase capital investment by millions of dollars
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:35:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4325</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3764/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3764</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3764&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford: Why South Carolina Doesn't Want 'Stimulus'</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3764/Default.aspx</link><description>OP-ED by Governor Mark Sanford</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:41:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3764</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3728/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3728</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3728&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Announces Stimulus Transparency Group</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3728/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford today announced a new task force charged with overseeing the expenditure of stimulus money in South Carolina.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:17:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3728</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3719/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3719</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3719&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC GOV. SANFORD ASKS WHITE HOUSE FOR WAIVER TO PAY DOWN STATE LIABILITIES</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3719/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford today announced his decision on seeking roughly $700 million in stimulus money under his discretion, saying he will ask for a waiver from the White House so that the stimulus money can be used to pay down the state’s debts and contingent liabilities.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3719</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3612/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3612</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3612&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Announces Opposition to Coal-Fired Plant</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3612/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford today announced his opposition to a proposed coal-fired power plant to be built by Santee-Cooper in Florence County, saying that projections related to the need for the plant need to be revisited, along with the potential for harm to the state’s environment.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:55:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3612</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3608/SC-Gov-Sanford-Opposes-Coal-Plant.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3608</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3608&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Opposes Coal Plant</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3608/SC-Gov-Sanford-Opposes-Coal-Plant.aspx</link><description>Gov. Mark Sanford came out Wednesday against Santee Cooper's plan to build a coal-fired power plant, breaking with the state's pro-coal manufacturers while challenging environmental groups to embrace nuclear power.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:32:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3608</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3512/Gov-Sanford-2009-State-of-the-State-Address.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3512</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3512&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford: 2009 State of the State Address</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3512/Gov-Sanford-2009-State-of-the-State-Address.aspx</link><description>Prepared remarks of Governor Mark Sanford. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3512</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3494/Gov-Sanford-Unveils-200910-Executive-Budget.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3494</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3494&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Unveils 2009-10 Executive Budget</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3494/Gov-Sanford-Unveils-200910-Executive-Budget.aspx</link><description>Budget sets spending priorities, reforms tax code, and largely protects core services. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:06:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3494</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3460/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3460</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3460&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford: Unemployed Won’t be Punished for Agency’s Mismanagement</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3460/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford announced today that he will continue aggressively pushing for transparency at the state Employment Security Commission (ESC) and will apply for a federal unemployment benefits loan.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:02:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3460</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3457/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3457</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3457&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford: No Agency is Exempt from Transparency, Accountability</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3457/Default.aspx</link><description>Saying that no agency should be exempt from transparency and accountability to the taxpayers, Governor Mark Sanford today again called on the state Employment Security Commission (ESC) to accept terms for a state audit and better data sharing with the state Department of Commerce.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:37:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3457</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3408/Gov-Sanford-Issues-Statement-on-BEA-Estimates.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3408</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3408&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Issues Statement on BEA Estimates</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3408/Gov-Sanford-Issues-Statement-on-BEA-Estimates.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford issued a statement on the state Board of Economic Advisors’ decision to cut this year’s and next year’s estimates for state revenue by an additional three percent.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:11:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3408</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3404/Gov-Sanford-Proposes-Tax-Reform.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3404</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3404&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Proposes Tax Reform</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3404/Gov-Sanford-Proposes-Tax-Reform.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford today announced a three-part proposal to spur job creation and capital investment by cutting income taxes for individuals and corporations. </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:18:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3404</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3360/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3360</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3360&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry &amp; Gov. Sanford: Governors Against State Bailouts</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3360/Default.aspx</link><description>As governors and citizens, we've grown increasingly concerned over the past weeks as Washington has thrown bailout after bailout at the national economy with little to show for it.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:58:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3360</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3299/Gov-Sanford-Dont-Bail-Out-My-State.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3299</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3299&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford: Don't Bail Out My State</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3299/Gov-Sanford-Dont-Bail-Out-My-State.aspx</link><description>South Carolina's governor says more debt isn't the answer.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:04:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3299</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3282/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3282</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3282&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>American Titanium Works Selects South Carolina for First Titanium Mini-Mill Facility in North America</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3282/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Mark Sanford and Thomas Sax, CEO of American Titanium Works (ATW), announced today that ATW will build a world-class titanium mini-mill facility in Laurens County, South Carolina.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:19:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3282</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3239/Gov-Sanford-Signs-Pickens-Pledge.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3239</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3239&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Signs Pickens Pledge</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3239/Gov-Sanford-Signs-Pickens-Pledge.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford today signed the pledge to join T. Boone Pickens’ campaign to reduce America’s addiction to foreign oil.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:18:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3239</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3169/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3169</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3169&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford, Comptroller, Legislators Call for Conservative Reforms</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3169/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford embarked on a two-day, ten-city tour today with Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Policy Council President Ashley Landess and legislators to call for conservative reforms aimed at increasing accountability in state government.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:02:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3169</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3161/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=3161</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3161&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Aircraft Maintenance Company to Bring 105 New Jobs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3161/Default.aspx</link><description>An aircraft maintenance and refurbishing company says it will open a new facility in Lexington County, creating 105 jobs.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:13:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3161</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2995/Eastman-Expansion-Plans-Total-100M.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2995</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2995&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Eastman Expansion Plans Total $100M</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2995/Eastman-Expansion-Plans-Total-100M.aspx</link><description>Eastman Chemical Co. in October 2007 announced a $100 million expansion at its South Carolina facilities located in upper Calhoun County.

</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:24:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2995</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2994/BMW-Supplier-to-Expand-Create-Jobs-in-SC.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2994</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2994&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>BMW Supplier to Expand, Create Jobs in S.C.</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2994/BMW-Supplier-to-Expand-Create-Jobs-in-SC.aspx</link><description>Authorities say automotive seating supplier Lear Corp. plans to expand its Spartanburg County plant in South Carolina and add 140 jobs.

</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:16:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2994</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2974/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2974</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2974&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Outlines State Efforts, Renews Call for Conservation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2974/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford today called for restrictions on non-essential state travel, as well as continued work to make it easier to get fuel into South Carolina.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:06:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2974</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2959/Gov-Sanford-Issues-Statement-on-Gas-Prices.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2959</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2959&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford Issues Statement on Gas Prices</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2959/Gov-Sanford-Issues-Statement-on-Gas-Prices.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford issued a statement today in response to a rise in gas prices triggered by fears of damage and supply disruptions tied to Hurricane Ike.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:00:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2959</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2802/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2802</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2802&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>W.Va.'s Manchin to push renewable energy projects</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2802/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Joe Manchin said that he plans to push renewable energy projects ranging from hydroelectric dams to solar power in coal-rich West Virginia.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:42:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2802</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2801/Southern-governors-to-develop-energy-plan.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2801</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2801&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern governors to develop energy plan</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2801/Southern-governors-to-develop-energy-plan.aspx</link><description>Southern governors whose states represent one of the nation's major energy producing regions are working on a comprehensive plan to reduce the South's carbon footprint and create jobs.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:34:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2801</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2792/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2792</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2792&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Southern Governors Start Talking Energy, Climate Shift</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2792/Default.aspx</link><description>Gov. Timothy M. Kaine yesterday proposed that Southern states develop a regional approach to energy and climate-change policy.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:25:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2792</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2781/Governors-Want-Training-Flexibility.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2781</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2781&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governors Want Training Flexibility</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2781/Governors-Want-Training-Flexibility.aspx</link><description>Southern governors want flexibility to use federal dollars to train workers - and like the idea of using their community colleges to produce much of that training, they said at their annual conference.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:58:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2781</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2681/Cummins-Division-Expands-Plant.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2681</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2681&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Cummins Division Expands Plant</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2681/Cummins-Division-Expands-Plant.aspx</link><description>Diesel engine maker Cummins Incorporated says its Cummins Turbo Technologies unit will expand its Charleston County facility, adding 100 new jobs to the area.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:42:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2681</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2667/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2667</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2667&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor to Hold Cabinet Meeting, Sign Native American Bills</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2667/Default.aspx</link><description>Tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m., the Governor Sanford will hold a Cabinet meeting</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:32:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2667</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2634/Transportation-Chief-Praises-DUI-Law.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2634</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2634&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Transportation Chief Praises DUI Law</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2634/Transportation-Chief-Praises-DUI-Law.aspx</link><description>U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters called South Carolina's DUI law passed this spring "one of the strictest in the country" during a visit to Charleston on Thursday.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:12:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2634</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2631/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2631</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2631&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Group Poised to Finish Drafting Climate Report</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2631/Default.aspx</link><description>COLUMBIA, S.C. — A panel assembled by South Carolina's governor has 50 recommendations on how the state can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:43:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2631</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2624/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2624</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2624&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Sanford: New Budget Bill Confirms Need for Budget Vetoes</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2624/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford today signed H.4355, an acknowledgment by the General Assembly that this year’s budget failed to address core state needs like putting fuel in school buses.</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:12:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2624</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2538/Be-Ready-for-Hurricane-Sanford-Warns.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2538</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2538&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Be Ready for Hurricane, Sanford Warns</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2538/Be-Ready-for-Hurricane-Sanford-Warns.aspx</link><description>Public officials gathered at Charleston County's Lonnie Hamilton III Public Safety Building to tell South Carolina residents how to be prepared for a hurricane.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:11:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2538</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2515/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2515</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2515&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Rural U.S. Takes Worst Hit as Gas Tops $4 Average</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2515/Default.aspx</link><description>Gasoline prices reached a national average of $4 a gallon for the first time over the weekend, adding more strain to motorists across the country.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:24:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2515</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2512/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2512</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2512&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Governor Sanford: Three Key Laws Passed, but Spending, Structure Unaddressed</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2512/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford today offered his take on the closing of the 2008 legislative session, pointing to both its successes with three key pieces of legislation - and its deficiency in leaving unresolved larger issues of unconstitutional deficit spending and restructuring.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:04:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2512</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2475/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2475</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2475&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>South Carolina Governor Sanford Issues Budget Vetoes</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2475/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford today vetoed 69 items from the legislature's spending plan, for a total of $72 million - saying that money should be put toward agencies like the Department of Education and the Department of Corrections that are already projecting deficits for next year.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 15:14:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2475</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2468/DBlock-Comments-Begin-Rolling-In.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2468</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2468&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>D-Block Comments Begin Rolling In</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2468/DBlock-Comments-Begin-Rolling-In.aspx</link><description>The Federal Communications Commission set a June 20 deadline for public comment on D-Block revisions, but already the agency has begun receiving suggestions from industry, public safety and academics. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 15:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2468</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2422/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2422</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2422&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>South Carolina Governor Sanford Proclaims May as Mental Health Awareness Month</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2422/Default.aspx</link><description>May is Mental Health Awareness month in South Carolina, according to a proclamation from Gov. Mark Sanford. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2422</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2420/FCC-Starts-Over-with-Emergency-Network-Push.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2420</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2420&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>FCC Starts Over with Emergency Network Push</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2420/FCC-Starts-Over-with-Emergency-Network-Push.aspx</link><description>A high-profile government auction earlier this year failed to attract enough private investment dollars for airwaves dedicated to a nationwide broadband network for emergency responders. 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was fatally flawed, according to the chief executive officer of a company that builds public safety networks. </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 16:11:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2357</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2354/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2354</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2354&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Governor Sanford Issues Statement on Senate's Immigration 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rules for a re-auction expected later this year.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:56:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2338</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2280/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2280</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2280&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Sc Governor to sign bill toughening drunken driving penalties</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2280/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford 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Mar 2008 15:35:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2179</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2157/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2157</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2157&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Sanford asking Bush to declare nine counties disaster areas</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2157/Default.aspx</link><description>South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is asking President George W. Bush to declare nine South Carolina counties as disaster areas.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:47:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2157</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2140/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2140</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2140&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AG to issue opinion on whether SC should sue in fed license fight</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2140/Default.aspx</link><description>The state attorney general is preparing an opinion on whether the South Carolina would have a case if it decided to sue the federal government over new driver's licenses.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:38:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2140</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2121/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2121</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2121&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>BMW's impact keeps getting bigger in South 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weekend's tornados. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:59:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2120</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2104/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=2104</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2104&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Sanford, agency find money for nearly 900 child care vouchers</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2104/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford and the Department of Social Services say they've 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Mark Sanford met with members of the media yesterday to discuss the first draft of the state budget lawmakers unveiled Wednesday that would take more than $100 million from a Medicaid reserve fund.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1931</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1908/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1908</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1908&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Governor Sanford Signs Health Care Bill for Small Businesses into Law</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1908/Default.aspx</link><description>South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has signed a bill that gives small businesses another way to offer their employees health insurance.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:55:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1908</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1883/Tourism-leaders-meeting-with-Sanford.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1883</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1883&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Tourism leaders meeting with Sanford</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1883/Tourism-leaders-meeting-with-Sanford.aspx</link><description>Tourism leaders are meeting this morning with Gov. 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Mark Sanford had already used part of his State of the State address to urge state lawmakers to pass a tougher DUI law.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1782</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1694/Sanford-Delivers-6th-State-Of-State-Address.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1694</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1694&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Sanford Delivers 6th State Of State Address</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1694/Sanford-Delivers-6th-State-Of-State-Address.aspx</link><description>Gov. Mark Sanford offered his sixth State of the State address on Wednesday.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:07:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1694</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1588/SC-Gov-Proposes-Health-Coverage-Plan.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1588</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1588&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov Proposes Health Coverage Plan</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1588/SC-Gov-Proposes-Health-Coverage-Plan.aspx</link><description>Tens of thousands of low-income South Carolina children granted health care coverage last year would lose the government-paid insurance under a budget plan unveiled by Gov. 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interior markets have enjoyed wide-availability and record-low rates stemming from strong competition. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1508</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1497/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1497</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1497&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Georgia, South Carolina sign off on agreement to jointly develop port on Savannah 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manufacturing</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1381/Economists-upbeat-about-Upstate-manufacturing.aspx</link><description>The state's economy will be sluggish in the coming year, and that poses unique challenges for the Upstate, including Greenville and Spartanburg, University of South Carolina economists said Monday.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:22:38 GMT</pubDate><guid 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Take a look at a series of reports released over the last couple of months:</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:03:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1366</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1318/SC-Education-study-has-reasons-to-cheer-cry.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1318</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1318&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Education study has reasons to cheer, cry</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1318/SC-Education-study-has-reasons-to-cheer-cry.aspx</link><description>South Carolinians are less likely to have a high school diploma, but those who graduate are more likely to attend college than most Americans, according to a new report.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:36:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1318</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1305/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1305</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1305&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Nuke plants called vital to future power needs</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1305/Default.aspx</link><description>With federal regulators starting to sift through applications for an expected 32 new reactors, the nuclear power industry is trying to frame the national debate about a nuclear power comeback before their opponents can.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:31:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1305</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1266/Former-Governor-McNair-Dead-At-83.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1266</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1266&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Former Governor McNair Dead At 83</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1266/Former-Governor-McNair-Dead-At-83.aspx</link><description>Former Governor Robert McNair passed away early Saturday morning in Charleston, sources say. He was 83 years old.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:18:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1266</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1245/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1245</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1245&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Sanford Talks About Need for Change in South Carolina</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1245/Default.aspx</link><description>Mark Sanford is touring the Palmetto State, talking with folks about reform and change, one that might catch some off guard. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:49:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1245</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1237/Eastman-Chemical-upgrade-to-cost-100-million.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1237</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1237&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Eastman Chemical upgrade to cost $100 million</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1237/Eastman-Chemical-upgrade-to-cost-100-million.aspx</link><description>Eastman Chemical’s Calhoun County plant once made much of the polyester that made the leisure suit possible in the 1970s.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:50:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1237</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1222/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1222</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1222&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Sanford fishes for retraction of tax breaks for large retailers</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1222/Default.aspx</link><description>With outdoor outfitter Bass Pro Shops eyeing a massive development in Greer, Gov. Mark Sanford on Monday renewed his call for the repeal of tax breaks for "extraordinary retail establishments."</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:47:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1222</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1204/Meeting-held-on-new-coal-plant.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1204</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1204&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Meeting held on new coal plant</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1204/Meeting-held-on-new-coal-plant.aspx</link><description>Nearly 400 people from across the area converged on this tiny town's high school gym Thursday night, but not to watch the Hannah-Pamplico Raiders play basketball.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:12:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1204</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1120/Water-Customers-Encouraged-to-Conserve.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1120</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1120&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Water Customers Encouraged to Conserve</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1120/Water-Customers-Encouraged-to-Conserve.aspx</link><description>Following Governor Mark Sanford’s request for voluntary water conservation, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources has contacted state water system administrators to promote conservation efforts.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:48:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1120</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1044/Nuclear-landfill-in-SC-is-closing.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1044</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1044&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Nuclear landfill in S.C. is closing</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1044/Nuclear-landfill-in-SC-is-closing.aspx</link><description>Power plants, hospitals, universities and companies in 36 states are looking for a new dumping option, with the imminent closure of a low-level radioactive waste landfill in South Carolina.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:55:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1044</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1035/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=1035</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1035&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>States work out joint port deal for Savannah River</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1035/Default.aspx</link><description>The state ports authorities of South Carolina and Georgia will jointly own a potential port site at the mouth of the Savannah River, according to a proposal being negotiated by the states’ governors.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:36:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1035</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/931/SC-China-advance-economic-relationship.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=931</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=931&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>S.C., China advance economic relationship</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/931/SC-China-advance-economic-relationship.aspx</link><description>On the eve of an S.C. trade mission to China, economic relationships between the small Southern state and the gigantic Asian nation are prospering.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:01:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:931</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/866/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=866</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=866&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governor pushing lawmakers to focus on school choice</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/866/Default.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford says enough talk, it's time to take action to improve K through 12 education. </description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:866</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/824/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=824</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=824&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>DOT Reforms Must Be Addressed Before More Funding Added</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/824/Default.aspx</link><description>
		In light of several policy makers' calls for increasing South Carolinians' gas taxes, Gov. Mark Sanford today reminded pro-tax leaders in the General Assembly of the need to make sure every available dollar already budgeted for infrastructure is going toward its intended purpose before considering new funding streams.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:824</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/798/Drought-leads-to-calls-to-restrict-water-use.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=798</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=798&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Drought leads to calls to restrict water use</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/798/Drought-leads-to-calls-to-restrict-water-use.aspx</link><description>The mountain lakes that supply much of the Upstate with its drinking water are slowly shrinking, leaving residents with a choice that could prove crucial if the drought lasts much longer.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:37:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:798</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/773/Sanford-urges-water-conservation.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=773</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=773&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Sanford urges water conservation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/773/Sanford-urges-water-conservation.aspx</link><description>Governor Mark Sanford is urging residents to conserve water during the state's worsening drought.</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:42:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:773</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/647/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=647</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=647&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>S.C. business grows in past week/Economic Development</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/647/Default.aspx</link><description>
		S.C. business grows in past week/Economic Developmenthttp://www.thestate.com/103/story/106863.html
		Last week was a very good week for the knowledge-based economy in South Carolina.
</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:647</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/646/Coast-expects-good-year-for-tourism.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=646</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=646&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Coast expects good year for tourism</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/646/Coast-expects-good-year-for-tourism.aspx</link><description>
		Coast expects good year for tourismhttp://www.thestate.com/business/story/106850.html
		The story was reported by Dawn Bryant of The (Myrtle Beach) Sun News, Jim Faber of The (Hilton Head) Island Packet and Brandon Honing of the Beaufort Gazette and compiled and written by Andrew Shain of The State.
</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:646</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/634/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=634</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=634&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>S.C. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics set to finish activity, academic center</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/634/Default.aspx</link><description>
		S.C. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics set to finish activity, academic centerhttp://www.scnow.com/midatlantic/scp/news.education.apx.-content-articles-FMN-2007-07-02-0001.html
		The S.C. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics soon will begin the process of finishing the school’s activity and academic center now that final legislative approval has been given to the $14.9 million needed to complete the project.
</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:634</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/584/SCs-roads-rate-among-best-worst.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=584</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=584&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC's roads rate among best, worst</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/584/SCs-roads-rate-among-best-worst.aspx</link><description>
		SC's roads rate among best, worsthttp://www.wcbstv.com/consumer/local_story_190170820.html
		(CBS) NEW YORK A new survey shows both New York and New Jersey are at the bottom when it comes to congestion, traffic safety, and road repairs.
</description><dc:creator /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:584</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/560/SC-Governor-Vetoes-Public-School-Choice-Bill.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=560</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=560&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>S.C. Governor Vetoes Public School Choice Bill</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/560/SC-Governor-Vetoes-Public-School-Choice-Bill.aspx</link><description>
		S.C. Governor Vetoes Public School Choice Billhttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/news/article.php?title=S.C.+Governor+Vetoes+Public+School+Choice+Bill
		Gov. Mark Sanford said the legislation doesn't go far enough and only creates the illusion of an open system.
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		Program crunches job stats in countywww.goupstate.com/article/20070626/NEWS/706260322/1062
		The big numbers in the headlines communicate a positive spin for growth in Spartanburg County - 4,000 jobs created by BMW, 1,300 by EchoStar Corp., an estimated 1,500 by the upcoming Adidas distribution warehouse - and all in the span of about 10 years.
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		Hybrid incentive veto overturnedhttp://www.scnow.com/midatlantic/scp/news.apx.-content-articles-BTW-2007-06-21-0016.html
		Lawmakers said no to Governor Sanford's veto of a bill that would give 300-dollar tax breaks to people buying hybrid and other alternative energy cars.
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		SC State families enjoy Top 10 income growthgreenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070622/NEWS01/706220326/1011/NEWS03
		South Carolina residents might feel a little richer with the state ranked No. 10 in personal income growth in the first quarter of the year.
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		S.C. joins N.H., says no to national driver's license standardshttp://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=6657055
		COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina is joining New Hampshire, Maine and other states in rejecting the federal mandate that sets new national driver's license standards.
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