"When we see things like (front-line industries) improve, it's an indicator that real activity is taking place," said Frank Hefner, research economist at the College of Charleston. "It's fact, not opinion." That's why some experts take bellwether activity more seriously than consumer confidence surveys or national economic indicator reports, Hefner said. They're a sign that
Sixteen college students set sail yesterday for Bermuda as part of an intensive two-week course in oceanography. During the 14-day sea cruise, they will learn to sail the vessel, and each will conduct a research project to investigate the southeast continental shelf and/or Gulf Stream. The students are from College of Charleston students and are
College students took to the sea this weekend as they embark on a two-week cruise to Bermuda. Sixteen College of Charleston students majoring in marine biology and geology set sail Friday with geology professor Leslie Sautter, biology professor Gorka Sancho and geology professor Scott Harris. "This is a very unique opportunity for the students to
Sixteen South Carolina college students hope to sail through their biology and geology classes this month on a two-week cruise to Bermuda. The Post and Courier reported Saturday that the College of Charleston students majoring in marine biology and geology along with three professors set sail this weekend. They will gather water data and sea
Meeting will be on May 27.
Harry Potter, wedding planning, archaeological field school and more.
On May 10 at the S.C. Aquarium, the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina honored 10 Women of Distinction chosen for having demonstrated achievement in their fields of endeavor, making contributions affecting their communities and acting as positive role models for todayโs young women. The honorees were Pamela Niesslein, associate dean and associate vice president
College of Charleston economist Frank Hefner, who reviewed the study at the request of The Associated Press, said the methodology is solid and the projections reasonable. The one caveat, he said, is that economic projections are tougher now than they were almost two decades ago when BMW located its plant in upstate South Carolina. โIf
1. The College of Charleston, established in 1770, is a major university whose more than 12,000 students attend classes at the downtown campus, in the George Street area. Take a 75-minute walking tour of campus with a student tour guide. You'll learn about life there, as well as the history behind some of the buildings
It remains to be seen whether or not the College of Charleston's Carolina First Arena will retain its current name following the announcement that financially troubled Carolina First Bank is being acquired by a Canadian financial group. "It's just too early to know," College of Charleston director of athletics Joe Hull said Tuesday. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/may/19/cougars-arena-name-undecided/ ย
