Boeing employees assemble 787s inside their main assembly building on their campus in North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S., May 30, 2023. Gavin McIntyre/Pool via REUTERS Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Boeing (BA.N) suspended operations in South Carolina on Wednesday afternoon due to Hurricane Idalia, a spokesperson said. "We will continue to assess the storm’s impact to employees and our operations," the spokesperson said. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a state of emergency for the state on Tuesday due to the potential effects of the storm. Idalia is projected to move along the coast of South Carolina on Wednesday night, the National Hurricane Center said earlier Wednesday.

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Persons: Gavin McIntyre, Idalia, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Valerie Insinna, Chris Reese, David Gregorio Our Organizations: Boeing, REUTERS Acquire, Rights, South, South Carolina Governor, National Hurricane Center, Thomson Locations: North Charleston , South Carolina, U.S, South Carolina, North Charleston, Ladson