Rock Hill leaders are breaking ground today on an African-American history monument. The monument will pay tribute to the historical black business district that once stood just outside Rock Hill’s downtown, along Trade Street. It is now named Dave Lyle Boulevard, positioned between West Black and West Main streets.
In an incredible time of economic growth and “urban renewal,” during the 70s, the black...
The world's second largest bank just agreed to pay a $7.65 million in because of it's multibillion-dollar miscalculation of capital ratios.
The SEC has fined Bank of America for breaking securities laws that relate to its record-keeping and internal controls after the bank disclosed in April that it had discovered a $4 billion accounting error. At the time the error derailed BofA's capital plan, including a long-awaited...
Over 22,000 students now have the potential to receive a free college education, thanks to Gov. Haslam's new program. The program offers two years of tuition-free community or technical college to Tennessee high school graduates.
The free tuition offer is a major initiative of Gov. Haslam's "Drive to 55", a plan that seeks to improve the state's graduation rates from the current 32...
Harley Davidson has long been known for their heritage and traditional, unchanging designs. Lately, however, they have been starting to test the waters of innovation. Their first major diparture from traditional 'hogs' was the sport bike inspired 'V-Rod' that has been proven to be very popular and was able to attract a larger demographic of younger riders.
Their latest unique...
The best spot to see fall colors, according to the Farmers' Almanac, is Letchworth State Park in Upstate New York, known as the "Grand Canyon of the East."
The NY park is "considered one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. ... and during fall foliage season, the colors add even more spectacular drama," remarked the almanac. Colors will be peaking in...
The Christine West Bridge in Bluefield, often referred to as "the bridge to nowhere", is finally moving forward.
The King Coal Highway Authority is now officially putting the bridge into the state’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). One of the main goals of the plan is now to complete the section of the King Coal Highway from the US Route...
A federal judge has just ruled that BP won't recover $185 million that the company claims was overpaid during its oil spill settlement. BP has already stated that it will plan on appealing the decision. The court's decision pointed out that the settlement BP agreed to leaves no room for back payments, even if any terms change from future court rulings.
The company was seeking repayment - plus...
The largest contiguous ranch in the United States and an icon of the Texas horse and cattle culture, the Waggoner Ranch, has just been listed for sale. It's been priced to move quickly as well for an even $725 million. The ranch includes; 510,000 acres (fenced), 100,000 acres of oil production, 14,000 cows, 27,000 acres under cultivation, as well as enough...
New plans have been been approved for a new $30 million facility that will create 217 jobs just outside Nashville in Spring Hill, TN. It could add even more jobs if local officials approve the currently proposed further expansion plans.
Comprehensive Logistics Co. Inc. is a Ohio based company that manufactures and assembles automotive parts for General Motors.
The new $30...