Veteran Midlands Police Officer named interim Police Chief

  March 18, 2024

Veteran Police Officer Christopher Garner has been named Interim Police Chief, replacing long-time SCPD Chief Josh Shumpert, according to South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell. “We want to thank Chief Shumpert…

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Landlord incentives provide more affordable housing

  March 15, 2024

The Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA) is working to strengthen relationships with landlords through new incentives in its Housing Choice Voucher Program. Those new incentives include one month’s contract rent for…

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Laurens County Announces Meetze as Laurens County Attorney

  March 11, 2024

Laurens County has hired Marcus “Wes” Meetze as Laurens County Attorney, effective March 11, 2024. Mr. Meetze is a 2005 graduate of the University of South Carolina – Upstate and…

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $38.4 million in South Carolina to expand affordable, reliable, clean power in Rural Communities through investing in America agenda

  March 11, 2024

South Carolina Electric Infrastructure Award Will Reduce Electricity Costs for Over 194,000 Rural Consumers in Upstate South Carolina As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, George W. Hicks,…

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Keep Berkeley Beautiful receives $10,000 PalmettoPride Grant

  March 11, 2024

Funds to Help Implement Litter Prevention Programs and Projects Across County Keep Berkeley Beautiful (KBB) has received PalmettoPride’s Keep South Carolina Beautiful (KSCB) Annual Support Grant for $10,000 to help…

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Berkeley County Government to hold in-house job fair March 21

  March 11, 2024

Berkeley County Government is hosting an in-house job fair for open County positions on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the County Administration Building,…

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Berkeley County creates Conservation & Greenbelt Advisory Commission

  March 11, 2024

To Steer Future County “Greenbelt” Projects At its meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024, Berkeley County Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance establishing the creation of a Berkeley County Conservation and…

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Registration open for city’s Summer Camps Program

  March 11, 2024

Registration for the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Camps Program, which includes weekly camps and a variety of specialty camps, is open for children ages 5 and up. Weekly…

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The City of Clinton is Hiring: Career Opportunities Await

  March 10, 2024

Whether you’re a dedicated professional or someone seeking a challenging and rewarding new career path, Clinton has the opportunities you’ve been searching for. Job Opportunities Explore the dynamic career opportunities…

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Kevin Bishop announces bid for Congress

  March 7, 2024

Kevin Bishop, a resident of Easley and Pickens County for the past 25 years, today announced he will run for Congress in South Carolina’s Third Congressional District. Bishop recently retired…

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New section of Sliding Rock Trail open

  March 6, 2024

A new section of the Sliding Rock Trail opened in the Nicholtown community, providing hikers and mountain bikers with an additional 1.5 miles of natural-surface trail. Trail users now can…

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New shelter at Ashley River Park

  March 3, 2024

Construction is underway and the foundation has been poured for a new picnic shelter at Ashley River Park. The shelter will include power and water and is the perfect spot…

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How to determine if you are a SC resident for tax purposes

  February 21, 2024

What you need to know: You should file as a South Carolina resident if you intend to maintain the state as your permanent home, keep South Carolina as the center of…

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New location for The Courage Center

  February 20, 2024

On Thursday, February 22nd, The Courage Center, and the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services will come together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new location…

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Toms Creek Family Farm Mobile Food Market launch

  February 20, 2024

The City of Columbia announced the launch of the Toms Creek Family Farm Mobile Food Market thanks to an allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding from City Council. District…

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