TODAY'S HEADLINES | NOV. 3, 2011

Southeast ports need deeper channels, experts say

The race to deepen their harbors to accommodate future callings of post-Panamax containerships sometimes pits states’ port authorities against each other in seeking precious federal dollars for deepening projects.

SRS H-Canyon to support plutonium disposition

The National Nuclear Security Administration approved the use of the H-Canyon Complex at the Savannah River site to provide approximately 3.7 MT of plutonium oxide feed for the MOX Fuel Fabrication Facility. The use of the H-Canyon Complex will result in the retention of approximately 90 high-quality jobs in South Carolina...

U.S. Attorney challenges S.C. immigration law

The complaint charges that state law conflicts with federal policy and enforcement of immigration laws.

Sensor Electronic to expand in Richland County

This phase of the company’s expansion plan, which includes retrofitting its existing facility plus the purchase of a new property, is expected to create more than 150 new jobs with over $20 million in capital investment.

Alucoil plans new operations in Clarendon County

The maker of aluminum composite materials aims to invest $5 million and create 18 new jobs.

BofA drops plan to charge d...