June 16, 2008
Save gas the geeky way
Jana’s tips for saving gas this summer.
June 14, 2008
Red Cross promotes blood donation with gasoline
The American Red Cross is offering a chance to win one of two $750 gasoline cards to blood donors in the Pee Dee.
June 13, 2008
Man arrested in Pamplico fuel theft case
A Cades man was arrested Friday after deputies said he pumped 300 gallons of diesel fuel into his 18-wheeler, but only paid the convenience store $30 for it.
Rising gas prices lead S.C. governments to consider 4-day work weeks
Rising gas prices have some South Carolina governments offering four-day work weeks to some of their staff.
June 11, 2008
Florence airport generates profit with grounded planes
Florence Regional Airport Executive Director Hartsell Rogers has found a new way to generate revenue for the airport: storing grounded airplanes.
Sanford discusses hurricane preparedness
Sanford visited Myrtle Beach to talk about the state’s emergency preparation plans for this hurricane season.
June 10, 2008
One airline holding steady
Finding an affordable flight is getting harder by the day. Even as airlines continue to cut-back flights and employees, ticket prices keep going up.
Ride Smart program kicks off Tuesday in Myrtle Beach
As gas prices continue to climb, the number of motorcycles on the roadway will also continue to increase. That’s according to a press release issued by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. They claim many people purchase motorcycles and have little or no experience.
June 09, 2008
$4 dollar gas…now what?
Monday was another record breaking day for gas prices. Sunday, gas topped $4 dollars a gallon for the first time in U.S. history. AAA had the national average at $4.02 a gallon today, that’s up 33 cents in the past month.
Fuel prices hit schools, too
The Darlington County School Board kicked off its meeting Monday by recognizing the achievements of some of its students.
June 06, 2008
High gas prices prompt local business owners to be creative
Some Horry county business owners said they’re feeling more than pain at the pump.
Gardeners thankful to grow own food amid rising fuel, food costs
Rising fuel and food costs continue to hit consumers hard.
June 05, 2008
Research into biofuel crops under way
A broad-based program making renewable energy from biofuel crops remains under way at the Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center.
Fuel costs effect city budget
Rising fuel costs were a topic of discussion for the Hartsville City Council at their budget work session on Tuesday, June 3.
June 04, 2008
Fuel costs force towns to rethink vehicle use
Rising fuel prices is forcing municipalities to limit vehicle use and develop ways to save money. City of Marion officials implemented a four-day work week, beginning Monday, for some city employees.
