Gov. Nikki Haley, Gen. Bob Livingston Announce Increased Security Measures For Guard Facilities
July 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – As a result of the shooting at Chattanooga Armed Forces recruitment centers, Governor Nikki Haley and Major General Bob Livingston, working together with law enforcement including South…
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Lancaster, SC earns cultural arts district designation
July 17, 2015LANCASTER , SC – The S.C. Arts Commission has named Lancaster, S.C.’s downtown as the second state-recognized cultural district in South Carolina. A cultural district is an easily identifiable geographic area…
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Senator Scott: One month later, lessons from families ring loud
July 17, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement one month after the tragedy at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. One month ago, our city and our…
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Senator Scott: One month later, lessons from families ring loud
July 17, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement one month after the tragedy at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. One month ago, our city and our…
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Greenlink Installs Bike Repair Station
July 15, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenlink has installed a new bicycle repair station on W. McBee Avenue outside the downtown transfer center. Sponsored by Southern First Bank, the new station is available for…
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Charleston Water System Earns Triple-A Rating from Moody’s, S&P
July 15, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Water System has earned the highest possible bond ratings from Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s and is now one of only 10 combined water and wastewater utilities…
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Wilson Statement on Iran Nuclear Deal
July 14, 2015COLUMBIA, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after President Obama announced a nuclear agreement with Iran: “I am disappointed that President Obama has made more concessions…
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City of Columbia tosses the bin for recycling roll carts
July 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division announced that the curbside recycling program will be upgraded from the 18-gallon bins to 95-gallon roll carts for residents. “Today,…
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Grants awarded to improve 34 South Carolina communities
July 12, 2015More than 30 communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $16.3 million in funds from the latest round of the Community Development…
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Grants awarded to improve 34 South Carolina communities
July 12, 2015More than 30 communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $16.3 million in funds from the latest round of the Community Development…
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Graham applauds South Carolina State Legislature’s vote to take down Confederate Battle Flag
July 10, 2015WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement on the South Carolina Legislature’s vote in favor of removing the Confederate Battle Flag from Statehouse grounds. “This…
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Graham applauds South Carolina State Legislature’s vote to take down Confederate Battle Flag
July 10, 2015WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement on the South Carolina Legislature’s vote in favor of removing the Confederate Battle Flag from Statehouse grounds. “This…
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Statement From Mayor Joe Riley Re: Flag Removal From State Grounds
July 9, 2015“Today, in South Carolina, division has been replaced with unity. Our state capitol building — a building that belongs to all South Carolinians — will house flags that belong to…
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Congressman Wilson applauds passage of Student Success Act
July 8, 2015WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. “Over the past few years, the Obama…
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Angel Investors Have Until July 31 to Apply for Tax Credit
July 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Investors now have more time to apply for Angel Investor Tax Credits thanks to a request from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the state legislature’s…
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Angel Investors Have Until July 31 to Apply for Tax Credit
July 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Investors now have more time to apply for Angel Investor Tax Credits thanks to a request from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the state legislature’s…
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Anderson County to Unveil New and Improved Website
July 7, 2015ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – As part of Anderson County’s ongoing commitment to continuously improve service to residents, we are preparing to unveil a fresh, new and improved website. The new…
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Upcoming News from The Citadel: summer edition
July 7, 2015Citadel cadet to compete on international level at World University Games in Korea July 3-14 Citadel cadet, David Wilkinson, will travel to Guangzhou, Korea to compete on a global stage…
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Treasurer Reclaims $60 Million in Insurance Policies for SC Citizens
July 7, 2015This week the State Treasurer’s Office staff searched for and located two beneficiaries of life insurance policies totaling $325,925. The beneficiaries did not know the policies existed or that the…
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Treasurer Reclaims $60 Million in Insurance Policies for SC Citizens
July 7, 2015This week the State Treasurer’s Office staff searched for and located two beneficiaries of life insurance policies totaling $325,925. The beneficiaries did not know the policies existed or that the…
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Treasurer Reclaims $60 Million in Insurance Policies for SC Citizens
July 7, 2015This week the State Treasurer’s Office staff searched for and located two beneficiaries of life insurance policies totaling $325,925. The beneficiaries did not know the policies existed or that the…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley on SC Senate Vote to Remove Confederate Battle Flag
July 6, 2015“Senate today rose to this historic occasion” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement: “The South Carolina Senate today rose to this historic occasion, with a…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley on SC Senate Vote to Remove Confederate Battle Flag
July 6, 2015“Senate today rose to this historic occasion” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement: “The South Carolina Senate today rose to this historic occasion, with a…
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Richland County Community Development Honored Nationally for Local Initiatives
July 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Community Development was presented with a national award for its continued efforts to improve local communities with several projects and initiatives. The John A. Sasso Award…
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Principal Appointed To Workforce Development Board
July 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Building a better workforce and improving job placement services have been of interest to Bobby Cunningham for some time. Cunningham is principal of the W.R. Rogers Adult,…
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Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Office Deploys Body Cameras
July 6, 2015Finally, all Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office uniformed deputies who work in an enforcement capacity are wearing Taser Axon body cameras. Effective July 2, 2015 the final training session in the…
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City of Columbia Water and Sewer Rate Changes
July 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, June 16, 2015, City Council approved water and sewer rate increases that will take effect on July 1, 2015. To help better understand how the rate increases might…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful Receives $10,000 Grant from Lowe’s
June 30, 2015Keep America Beautiful/Lowe’s Grant Supports Cayce, South Carolina Community Improvement Project COLUMBIA, SC – Keep the Midlands Beautiful today announced that Lowe’s has awarded a $10,000 grant to support Keep the Midlands…
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SC Alliance of Health Plans Issues Statement on King v. Burwell Decision
June 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Supreme Court’s decision in the King v. Burwell case today brings important clarity and certainty to ACA and to the health insurance markets in South Carolina. The federally provided subsidies for qualified…
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Chaplain Named Volunteer of the Year for Twenty Years of Visiting, Guiding Detainees
June 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A familiar face has been visiting the detainees and staff of Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center for more than 20 years, spreading light, hope and guidance to…
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City of Columbia Water and Sewer Rate Changes
June 29, 2015On Tuesday, June 16, 2015, City Council approved water and sewer rate increases that will take effect on July 1, 2015. To help better understand how the rate increases might affect their bill,…
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Remarks by the President in Eulogy for the Honorable Reverend Clementa Pinckney
June 26, 2015College of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina THE PRESIDENT: Giving all praise and honor to God. (Applause.) The Bible calls us to hope. To persevere, and have faith in things…
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Remarks by the President in Eulogy for the Honorable Reverend Clementa Pinckney
June 26, 2015College of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina THE PRESIDENT: Giving all praise and honor to God. (Applause.) The Bible calls us to hope. To persevere, and have faith in things…
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President Davis Urges Legislature to move swiftly on flag
June 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University President Elizabeth Davis has issued a statement of support for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds in Columbia. “I applaud and…
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9th Native American Tribe Recognized by State of South Carolina
June 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs Board of Commissioners officially granted State Recognition to the PAIA-Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation of SC making them South Carolina’s 9th…
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Charleston City Council Ratifies Emergency Ordinance
June 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC — Charleston City Council held a special meeting at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. on June 23, 2015 to ratify an emergency ordinance to prohibit picketing and other…
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Bessinger’s Barbeque to donate portion of sales to Mother Emanuel Hope Fund
June 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Following the tragic loss Wednesday of nine devoted and beloved members of the Charleston community, Bessinger’s Barbeque, a popular third generation Charleston-based restaurant serving Southern-style barbeque, will donate…
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Nexsen Pruet Applauds Governor & Lawmakers on Efforts to Remove Confederate Flag from State House
June 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Chairman of the Nexsen Pruet law firm issued this statement today. After last week’s violence in Charleston, South Carolinians revealed to the world that our…
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Nexsen Pruet Applauds Governor & Lawmakers on Efforts to Remove Confederate Flag from State House
June 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Chairman of the Nexsen Pruet law firm issued this statement today. After last week’s violence in Charleston, South Carolinians revealed to the world that our…
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Municipal Association board endorses removing the flag
June 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The board of the Municipal Association of SC endorsed removing the Confederate flag from the grounds of the State House. “It is time to put the issue…
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Municipal Association board endorses removing the flag
June 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The board of the Municipal Association of SC endorsed removing the Confederate flag from the grounds of the State House. “It is time to put the issue…
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Mayor Benjamin and City Council release statement on Confederate Flag removal
June 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the members of City Council released the following statement today following Governor Nikki Haley’s news conference calling for the Battle Flag of…
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Remarks From Governor Haley
June 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Remarks from Gov. Nikki Haley calling for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds. “This has been a very difficult time for our state.…
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Remarks From Governor Haley
June 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Remarks from Gov. Nikki Haley calling for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds. “This has been a very difficult time for our state.…
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Columbia Chamber Calls for Confederate Flag to be Removed
June 22, 2015The Columbia Chamber Supports Removal of the Confederate Flag from Statehouse Grounds COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber today issued the following statement on the removal of the Confederate flag…
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Graham Calls for Removal of Confederate Battle Flag
June 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today urged that the Confederate Battle Flag be removed from the South Carolina State House grounds. “In the worst of tragedies, we…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Advocates Removal of Confederate Flag from State House
June 22, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce advocates the removal of the Confederate flag from the State House grounds and joins local and state leadership as well as our…
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Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling Offers Clothing and Book Drop-off, Free Mulch
June 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling is now offering gently-used clothing and book collection at its two drop-off sites, and free mulch is available at the C&D Landfill.…
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Mayor Benjamin calls for Confederate Flag removal
June 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin sent the attached letter to South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley today calling on her and the South Carolina State Legislature to retire the…
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State Treasurer and Infrastructure Bank save $21 million in bond refinance
June 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis Jr. and State Transportation Infrastructure Bank Chairman Don Leonard announced the State has reached an agreement to refinance $173 million…
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