Gaffney-made electric vans debut at truck show

Plug-in, all-electric, walk-in van chassis made in Gaffney were introduced this week at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association Work Truck Show. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.’s new chassis model is the only one domestically engineered and the first in the industry to be completely all-electric in North America. Read More...

Two more to depart South Financial board

The number of directors to leave the board of The South Financial Group has now grown to five. The company announced Thursday that directors Challis Lowe and J.W. Davis will not seek re-election. Additionally, Mary Gentry, South Financial’s executive vice president of investor relations, has resigned. Read More...

S.C. Senate passes card check protection

The S.C. Legislature has passed a measure intended to protect secret balloting in union representation elections, which has been a topic of debate in Washington over the past year. Read More...

NextStart seeks year-two participants

NextStart is seeking entrepreneurs to participate in the second year of its 12-week startup-assistance program. NextStart offers startup companies seed capital, workspace and mentoring assistance from experienced business executives and educators. It was launched last year as a pilot program.  Read More...

Greenville-based contractor opens Lowcountry office

THS Constructors Inc. has opened an office in Mount Pleasant, providing general contracting services to clients in the Lowcountry. The Greenville-based company hopes to expand into the Grand Strand and Florence area also. Read More...