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Helping spouse in job search

My wife seems to be trapped by her fear of looking for work. She used to do freelance projects, but she has never had to find a permanent position from scratch. Her idea of conducting a job search is to stay home and complete online applications. Read More      0 comment(s) / read/add comments

Recalls

Product recalls announced within the past week. Details are available in most cases at www.cpsc.gov and other Web sites or telephone numbers listed. Read More      0 comment(s) / read/add comments

Redbox becomes cashbox

Karen Forman constantly needs something from the grocery store. Milk, bread or a movie. Yes, a movie. Read More      1 comment(s) / read/add comments

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Strategies for selling home now

Selling a home in a tight economy can prove problematic, but not impossible. A seller can take several steps to improve the chance of selling a property. Read More      1 comment(s) / read/add comments

Nurses stay on job, stalling large shortages

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In retirement, Susan Frye looked forward to cruising the high seas, spending more time in her garden and resting her weary body from two demanding decades of work as a registered nurse. Read More      0 comment(s) / read/add comments

Morris Sokol makes top retailers list

Morris Sokol Furniture probably always knew it was special. Now after 88 years, the 510 King St. store has made a Top 50 list. "Home Accents Today" recently placed the Charleston shop in the magazine's "50 Retail Stars" for 2009. Retailers were not ranked but listed in alphabetical order. Read More      0 comment(s) / read/add comments

Coupon Queen saves plenty of $$

MIAMI — Susan Samtur was armed with so many coupons that the grocery store cashier had to keep hitting a button to make sure she got credit for it all. Read More      1 comment(s) / read/add comments

Independence Day bash keeps growing

As Patriots Point continues developing its battle plan for repairing and keeping its aging fleet of warships, the attraction still plans to throw an extravagant Fourth of July party. Read More      0 comment(s) / read/add comments

New ports chief may help SPA ride out rough seas

The State Ports Authority buoyed its prospects of riding out the rough seas of its inner turmoil by announcing a promising new leader on Tuesday. Shipping line executive Jim Newsome, 53, will start as the SPA's president and chief executive officer on Sept. 1. Read More      0 comment(s) / read/add comments

Some couples can give their benefits a boost

As wanna-be retirees dig through the rubble of their 401(k)s and the financial crisis, they're hearing about some quirky ways for claiming Social Security benefits. Read More      0 comment(s) / read/add comments

Bankruptcy details emerge for local real estate company

Century 21 Properties Plus owner Tim Rash wore his franchise's signature gold tie to a bankruptcy hearing in downtown Charleston last week. Read More      0 comment(s) / read/add comments

Warehouse in Goose Creek adds 50 workers

En route to children's stores across the county, thousands of boxes of toddler-size apparel are making a stop at a Goose Creek warehouse. Read More      0 comment(s) / read/add comments

College grads must learn to dress for success

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jeans, T-shirts and flip-flops: Most students graduate from college with little else in their closets. But the faded and frayed won't do out in the professional world, say career experts. Read More      0 comment(s) / read/add comments

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