Median CEO pay rises to $9.7 million

The head of a typical large public company made $9.7 million in 2012.
By Christina Rexrode

Fed wrestles with when to slow bond buys

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve is torn over when to slow its aggressive efforts to stimulate the economy.
By Martin Crutsinger

Little growth in economic forecast

Augusta added only 240 jobs in the first three months of the year, with retailers supplying the bulk of them.
By Walter C. Jones

MAU celebrates 40th anniversary with renovations

MAU Workforce Solutions is celebrating 40 years in Augusta by completing extensive renovations on its building at the corner of Greene and Fifth streets.
By Jenna Martin

National Hills residents question proposed apartment complex

National Hills residents voiced concerns about an apartment complex proposed nearby on Alexander Drive.
By Jenna Martin

Microsoft reveals new Xbox console

Microsoft reveals Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment console, last of 3 major systems unveiled
By Barbara Ortutay

Apple's Cook faces Senate questions on taxes

Apple CEO Cook testifies before Senate panel after report says it avoids billions in taxes
By Marcy Gordon

JPMorgan's Dimon survives shareholder referendum

JPMorgan shareholders let CEO Jamie Dimon keep chairman job.
By Christina Rexrode

Southern Co. expects to face environmental challenges

ATLANTA - Members of the environmental group the Sierra Club plan to use the Southern Company annual shareholder meeting as an opportunity to grill executives about construction overruns and renewable energy.
By Walter C. Jones

Elliott Sons Funeral Home to close Telfair Street location

Elliott Sons Funeral Home is closing its Telfair Street location May 31 and consolidating its services at its two other locations.
By Rob Pavey

Hiring underway for Aiken Sam's Club

Hiring started Monday for a Sam's Club in Aiken that is scheduled to open this fall, with openings for about 175 employees.
Databases

Restaurant inspections

Search databases of the latest restaurant inspection reports for Richmond, Columbia and Aiken counties.

Find property transfers online

You can now search the most recent information available to see what properties have sold in Augusta. In the database, you can search for property sales back to 2005.

Biz Bits

AMANDA ISRAEL Award/honor: Named the sales agent of the month for April from Meybohm Realtors North Augusta office. BETTY BEARD Award/honor: Named the listing agent of the month for April from Meybohm Realtors North Augusta office. DR.

On The Move

ALBERT FELICIO New job title: Vice president of business development Employer: Scale South Inc.

Chamber Corner

Ribbon-cuttings from the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Day Planner

Business workshops, luncheons, events and more

Construction roundup

COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS • Bradley Construction Inc.

Chamber Corner

Ribbon cutting from the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Biz Bits

Dennis Smith was named the top sales agent for April for Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Co. 

On The Move

Danielle Chaney is the new controller at EDTS. She previously worked for Crane Merchandising as manager of financial accounting. She also previously worked as an accountant in California.
Top headlines

Man charged in deaths of parents, brother

Richmond County sheriff's investigators have charged Ryan David Jones with three counts of murder and related charges in connection to Tuesday's discovery of three charred bodies in south Augusta.
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