Natural Resources Board Appoints Thomas Stowe (Tom) Mullikin, Ph.D., J.D., as Director of the SC Department of Natural Resources
December 1, 2024
The seven-member South Carolina Natural Resources Board has unanimously selected retired Maj. Gen. Thomas S. (Tom) Mullikin, Ph.D., J.D., for appointment to serve as the next director of the S.C.…
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Resources for Agricultural Recovery After Hurricane Helene
December 1, 2024
Did you experience agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene? This fact sheet will help you explore a variety of state and federal assistance programs designed to support agricultural recovery. Local…
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Berkeley County Council approves A-Tax and A-Fee Funding for local organizations
November 26, 2024
Berkeley County has awarded approximately $118,500 in Accommodations Tax (A-Tax) funding to 13 different local nonprofits and organizations. At its meeting on Monday, November 25, 2024, County Council approved the recommended funding allocations made…
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The Station at Congaree Pointe: New mixed-use development set to revitalize Bluff Road
November 26, 2024A mixed-use development designed to transform the Bluff Road corridor Earlier this week, Felicia Maloney, Executive Director of the Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc. (CEZ), Councilman Will Brennan, Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem,…
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City of Charleston is offering 2 hours of free parking dowtown this holiday season
November 25, 2024
As a gift to residents this holiday season, the City of Charleston is once again offering a free 2-hour parking voucher for use in participating city garages November 29th through…
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2024-25 South Carolina Annual Educator Supply & Demand Report
November 25, 2024
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2024-25 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. For the first time since 2019-20, districts reported a decrease in…
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City of Columbia Parking Services to offer complimentary parking for Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024
Parking Services once again is excited to support our local businesses & community by offering complimentary parking over the Thanksgiving Holiday! On-street meter operations Wednesday November 27th – enforcement until 6:00pm…
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LCWSC: Driving Growth and Infrastructure Expansion to Build a Stronger Laurens County
November 23, 2024
As you drive through Laurens County, you might wonder about the pipes, equipment, and land clearing yousee along the way. These are signs that LCWSC is growing and expanding to…
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City of Clinton Accepting Applications for Cowboy Christmas Parade and Vendor Spaces
November 23, 2024
The City of Clinton invites the community to participate in its annual Cowboy Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 7, at 9 a.m. Parade applications are now being accepted, with…
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Streamlining Energy Infrastructure: Why Senator Graham should support permitting reform
November 21, 2024
Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate released the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. The bipartisan legislation aims to simplify the permitting processes that have been causing massive delays in…
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Off-Road Duathlon run-bike-run race returns to Laurel Hill County Park Jan. 11
November 21, 2024
Charleston County Parks will host the annual Off-Road Duathlon on the trails of Laurel Hill County Park in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, Jan. 11. Registration for the run-bike-run event is open through…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Angels for 2024
November 21, 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels of 2024. Secretary Hammond honored ten Angel charities in a ceremony at the Edgar Brown Building on the Capitol Complex.…
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Holiday Market at Richland Library brings joy beginning December 5th!
November 21, 2024
Richland Library Sandhills & Richland Library Main This December, Richland Library invites the community to experience the joy of the season by shopping local at the annual Holiday Market, where creativity, community, and…
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Governor Henry McMaster Names Dr. Edward Simmer as First Director of the Department of Public Health
November 20, 2024
Led the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Governor Henry McMaster today announced his appointment of Dr. Edward Simmer as the first director of the South Carolina Department of…
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City of Columbia kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
November 19, 2024
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food…
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Retirees – Lower your individual income tax bill with these 5 tips
November 18, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants retired South Carolinians and those who are 65 and older to know about tax deductions and exemptions the state offers its older…
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SCDES, Lt. Governor Evette and partners launch new phone app to help make recycling easier in South Carolina
November 18, 2024
Recycling just got easier in South Carolina with the introduction of the Recycle Here SC mobile phone app. The app – developed through a partnership between the S.C. Department of Environmental…
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Tips for requesting an ABLE gift this Holiday Season
November 18, 2024
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis People with a disability and their families know that simply navigating life can come with a high price tag. On average, the cost of living…
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Test holes will help prep for Transportation Penny upgrades in SE Richland
November 15, 2024
Drivers could see delays near Lower Richland Boulevard-Garners Ferry Road intersection During the week of Monday, Nov. 18, crews with Richland County Utilities will begin digging test holes near the…
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Richland County provides update on storm debris removal efforts
November 15, 2024
Richland County advises residents that the last day for storm debris removal in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene will be Friday, Nov. 22. The County’s Department of Public Works (DPW),…
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Trust parents over unelected officials to protect teens’ online safety
November 14, 2024As technology rapidly advances, ensuring the online safety of our teens has become a pressing concern for parents and lawmakers. While federal proposals like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)…
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Cayce Mayor participates in a U.S. Speaker Program on Insights into the Electoral Process and Democratic Institutions
November 14, 2024
Mayor Partin with the U. S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, Lesslie Viguerie, wearing the City of Cayce hat she gave him, and Mayor Partin and Michelle Yerkin, the U.S.…
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City of Columbia resubmits the proposed parking rate ordinance for first reading on Tuesday, November 19, 2024
November 14, 2024
The City of Columbia is resubmitting an ordinance for first reading regarding the proposed parking rates throughout the City of Columbia. Based on public feedback from educational meetings and public…
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SCDES, Lt. Governor Evette and partners launch new ‘Recycle Here SC’ phone app to make recycling easier in South Carolina
November 14, 2024
The new “Recycle Here SC” mobile phone app will be officially launched Nov. 15 as an innovative way to make recycling easier in South Carolina. The free mobile phone app…
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County approves public-private partnership for economic development
November 14, 2024
During its special called meeting Tuesday, Richland County Councilmembers approved the creation of a public-private economic development partnership (P3). The transition of the County’s economic development functions to a P3 will…
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E-Waste Recycling & Shredding
November 13, 2024
Next Event: Nov. 16, 2024 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The City of Greenville holds Shredding & E-Waste Recycling Events in spring and fall, at the Public Works campus, located…
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Cayce gifted $2.1 million from Boyd Foundation
November 13, 2024
The City of Cayce accepted a gift in the amount of $2.1 million from the Boyd Foundation. The generous donation is the amount needed to complete building the Visitor’s Center…
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C.H.U.G.S. Winter Donation Drive
November 12, 2024
City of Columbia Homeless Services and the Office of Violent Crime Prevention are teaming up for a winter donation drive taking place from November 11, 2024 – December 31, 2024.…
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The 35th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights opens November 15
November 12, 2024
The Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park opens on Nov. 15! The event will be open nightly from 5:30 – 10 p.m. through Dec. 31, 2024. For…
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Tax Credits bring $90 million investment in Affordable Housing
November 12, 2024
Two new housing developments will add nearly 200 affordable rental units and a third project will preserve 101 apartments in Greenville; the majority are earmarked for low-income seniors. Greenville Housing…
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City of Columbia kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
November 12, 2024
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food…
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Storm debris collection update
November 12, 2024
City contractors completed the first pass of storm debris pickup. They’re on their second pass now and will begin stump-splitting this week. Since Hurricane Helene, crews have: Collected more than…
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Pope Flynn achieves Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in Chambers and Partners USA 2024 guide
November 11, 2024
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has achieved a Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in the 2024 USA Chambers and…
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Richland County EMS driving holiday ‘Stuff an Ambulance’ effort for children in need
November 11, 2024
Donations will be distributed through Court-Appointed Special Advocates program For the eighth consecutive holiday season, Richland County residents have the chance to help “Stuff an Ambulance” to help children in…
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South Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey Visits Laurens County
November 9, 2024
Laurens County recently welcomed South Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey for a day-long tour showcasing the county’s economic achievements, infrastructure, and future development opportunities. The visit provided an…
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Governor Henry McMaster Announces the Launch of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days
November 8, 2024
Calls on Congressional Delegation to Support $621 Million in Federal Emergency Relief for S.C. Agriculture Related Storm Damage Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today announced the…
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Richland County votes to extend the Penny Tax
November 7, 2024
On Tuesday, November 5, Richland County voters opted to extend the County’s 1 percent special sales and use tax, also known as the “Penny Tax,” which has funded transportation infrastructure…
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Laurens County Election Recap: High Turnout, New Council Members, and Notable Victories
November 6, 2024
Laurens County witnessed a record-high voter turnout in the recent election, with 75.99 percent of registered voters casting their ballots. This impressive participation aligns with elevated early voting numbers seen…
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Report to Laurens County Council: County Administrator Reflects on Hurricane Helene’s Impact and Community Resilience
November 6, 2024
At the recent meeting of the Laurens County Council on October 29, County Administrator Thomas Higgs addressed the profound impact of Hurricane Helene on the community, highlighting the significant challenges…
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Child Care Assistance is Available for South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene
November 6, 2024
South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA Child Care Assistance even if they did not have property damage. FEMA may award payment for Child Care Assistance…
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Charleston City Council passes Union Pier Tax Increment Financing District
November 5, 2024
Last night, Charleston City Council passed a measure to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District at Union Pier, representing a significant milestone in the transformation of this blighted area. This…
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Berkeley County provides important election day information
November 4, 2024
The 2024 General Election is on Tuesday, November 5. In addition to the Presidential Race, there are several state and local seats up for reelection this election cycle. To view your sample ballot,…
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South Carolinians May Be Eligible for Transitional Sheltering Assistance
November 3, 2024
South Carolinians who have been displaced from their homes by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) from FEMA. Individuals and households who have applied for disaster…
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Charleston County Parks hosts annual inclusive Holiday Hoedown on Dec. 4
October 31, 2024
Charleston County Parks invites people with disabilities and their families, friends and caregivers to a special holiday celebration! The Inclusive Holiday Hoedown will be held at the Park Circle Community…
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Inaugural WaterSC meeting brings together statewide collaborators to plan for the preservation and management of South Carolina’s water resources
October 31, 2024
Representatives from multiple state agencies and stakeholder groups joined Gov. Henry McMaster for the first meeting of the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group. WaterSC is a newly launched statewide initiative…
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FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams to begin door-to-door visits with City of Columbia and Richland County residents
October 31, 2024
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will begin door-to-door visits with City of Columbia and Richland County residents Thursday, Oct. 31 in the aftermath of Hurricane…
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City of Charleston & Charleston Parks Conservancy come together to host 9th annual Light the Lake
October 31, 2024
The City of Charleston and the Charleston Parks Conservancy announced that the popular Light the Lake holiday event will continue this year, thanks to the dedicated support of Mayor William…
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City of Columbia, Prisma Health® and National Fitness Campaign launch two Fitness Courts® bringing free community wellness to South Carolina’s Capital
October 30, 2024
The City of Columbia, Prisma Health® and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) unveiled not one, but two new outdoor Fitness Courts® at Greenview Park and Finlay Park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at…
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Brooks’ Playground
October 30, 2024
Cleveland Park will host the city’s first inclusive playground A generous gift from a Greenville family to honor their daughter will provide a lasting contribution to other families with special…
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City of Charleston celebrates breaking ground on the final phase of Huger and King Street pump station
October 30, 2024
The City of Charleston hosted a groundbreaking to celebrate entering the final phase of the Huger Street and King Street Pump Station. Upon completion, this pump station will increase flow…
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