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Councilman Jones says Kershaw County economic development data were altered, urges change in approach
Summary
Councilman Jimmy Jones told Kershaw County Council that the Economic Development Office removed an announced 2015 expansion — $72 million and 410 jobs — from its public website and said recent postings show lower totals for announced investments and jobs than earlier listings.
During council briefings, Councilman Jimmy Jones criticized the county's economic development office for what he said were inaccurate and recently altered website postings about announced industrial investments and job creation.
Jones said he had repeatedly requested verified information about new industrial jobs since 2012. He told colleagues that an item showing a 2015 announced expansion of $72 million and…
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