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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Who's Hiring? SCBT, AgFirst, 23 Others

Links to new job listings posted in the past 24 hours.

Here are 25 more job listings that were posted on Career Builder on May 21, 2013. They are all within just a few miles of Columbia. Who else is hiring in the  Midlands? Click here to find out.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Who's Hiring? USC, Belk, 23 Others

Links to new job listings posted in the past 24 hours.

Here are 25 more job listings that were posted on Career Builder on May 20, 2013. They are all within just a few miles of Columbia. Who else is hiring in the  Midlands? Click here to find out.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Who's Hiring? AT&T, MUSC, 23 Others

Links to new job listings posted in the past 24 hours.

Here are 25 more job listings that were posted on Career Builder on May 19, 2013. They are all within just a few miles of Columbia. Who else is hiring in the  Midlands? Click here to find out.

Wow! House: Island Paradise on Lake Murray in Irmo

Check out this multimillion-dollar home with amazing lake views.

This luxurious $3.2 million home offers stunning lake views at every turn.  Located at 132 Windsong Island Lane, this recently-renovated home features five bedrooms, eight bathrooms and high-end finishes throughout. It has a large master suite on the main floor with a steam shower and a cedar, walk-in closet. Outside, there's a large pool, plenty of space and a three-car garage. Read the full description and get a sneak peak inside on the Aol Real Estate website. See more Irmo homes for sale. Like Irmo Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our free e-mail newsletter! 

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Who's Hiring? Genesis10, TM Floyd, 23 Others

Links to new job listings posted in the past 24 hours.

Here are 25 more job listings that were posted on Career Builder on May 18, 2013. They are all within just a few miles of Columbia. Who else is hiring in the  Midlands? Click here to find out.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Who's Hiring? LHC, Staffmark, 23 Others

Links to new job listings posted in the past 24 hours.

Here are 25 more job listings that were posted on Career Builder on May 17, 2013. They are all within just a few miles of Columbia. Who else is hiring in the  Midlands? Click here to find out.

Unemployment Rate Plummets to Lowest in Five Years

Biggest month-to-month drop in 25 years.

The unemployment rate in South Carolina fell from 8.4 percent in March to 8.0 in April, according to the latest report from the Department of Employment and Workforce. The month-to-month decrease is the largest since May of 1987 and the overall unemployment rate is now the lowest it's been since October 2008. Since April 2012 more than 26,000 jobs have been added to South Carolina's economy. All 46 counties added jobs in the last month and three counties--Charleston, Greenville and Lexington--now have unemployment rates below 6 percent. Four counties saw their rates drop a full point since March--Marion, Horry, Barnwell and York.  "This drop in unemployment is yet another piece of great news for South Carolina," said Governor Nikki Haley…

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JoSCh

11:49 am on Monday, May 20, 2013

I like your posts on this thread Alex Saitta. "Finally, economic output is higher than it was at the peak in 2008, yet we are doing that with 2.5 million less works. Translation, everyone is working harder. Workers in most fields are being squeezed for more production. In sum, it is not a good long-term situation for economic output, standard of living, managing our staggering debt load, and …   more ›

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Who's Hiring? Wells Fargo, AT&T, 23 Others

Links to new job listings posted in the past 24 hours.

Here are 25 more job listings that were posted on Career Builder on May 16, 2013. They are all within just a few miles of Columbia. Who else is hiring in the  Midlands? Click here to find out.

Sprouts & Shutters

Kmart on St. Andrews Road Closes Sunday

The store in the Seven Oaks Shopping Center is going out of business.

Sunday is the last day of business for the Big Kmart on St. Andrews Road.  The store, located at 6169 St. Andrews Road, is the thrid Columbia-area Kmart to close in the past four years. The Kmart stores in Lexington, West Columbia and on Two Notch Road will remain open. Like Irmo Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our free e-mail newsletter! 

Speak Out: Will You Bet on $475 Million Powerball Jackpot?

Saturday's drawing is nearing $500 million after no one won Wednesday night's drawing.

After no one won Wednesday night's huge Powerball jackpot, the expected Saturday night jackpot has grown to an estimated $475 million. Do you plan on gambling for a chance? Do you play important dates like birthdays and anniversaries, or do you take the random numbers? Do you play alone, or pool your funds with friends, family or coworkers? Tell us in the comments below.

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