Monday, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. announced it will begin fixing accelerator pedals in recalled Toyota Division vehicles this week. In addition, Toyota has launched a media campaign to bolster its reputation for quality as nervous customers confront dealers across the country about faulty gas pedal systems. ... Read More

    The Alabama Power board of directors today elected Richard J. Mandes Jr. as a vice president of Alabama Power with responsibility for Transmission. ... Read More

  For the estimated 19 million Americans who will tune in to CBS for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on Jan. 31, the star-studded event offers an up close and personal glimpse of the most prized musicians in our country. But for a local Statesboro couple, the Grammy Awards affords an opportunity for hands-on service and the chance to give back while helping others. ... Read More

      Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS Shoes and former Amazing Race contestant, will speak Monday, Feb. 1 at Georgia Southern University's Performing Arts Center. The presentation, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7 p.m. ... Read More

      The Statesboro Board of Realtors held its annual awards banquet last week celebrating the 2009 accomplishments of two of its members and the life time achievement of two others. ... Read More

   The IRS plans to require tax preparers to pass a test and register with the government to better police a largely unregulated industry used by most taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service said there could be more than a million people offering tax preparation services. Most offer sound advice, IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman said, but many don't and the agency knows little about them. ... Read More