Boeing S.C. runs engines on first 787

Boeing South Carolina started the engines on its first 787 this week, passing another milestone on its way to delivering the plane to Air India. The preparations are going as planned, said Boeing Co. spokeswoman Candy Eslinger, and the company is still shooting for delivery in mid-2012. Read More...

U.S. Senate approves Ex-Im Bank

The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday 78-20 to reauthorize the charter of the Export-Import Bank, and to raise its lending ceiling to $140 billion from $100 billion. The bill now goes to President Obama, whose signature would make it law. Read More...

Gov. Haley calls for tax relief

Gov. Nikki Haley is asking the state Legislature to include $93 million in next year’s budget for tax relief for South Carolina residents and businesses. Haley said her budget also boosted spending for mental health, education and law enforcement. Read More...

Boeing looks to ramp up 787 production

Program leaders are exploring the possibility of raising monthly production goals at its assembly facilities in North Charleston and Everett, Wash. Presently, the company is cranking out 3.5 wide-body Dreamliners monthly at its two facilities.  Read More...

MUSC Children’s Hospital receives $75K for cancer research

The local nonprofit Chase After a Cure donated $75,000 to MUSC Children’s Hospital to fund childhood cancer research. Chase after a Cure’s donation came from funds raised throughout the year, including proceeds from the organization’s gala. Read More...