Lancaster, SC earns cultural arts district designation

  July 17, 2015

LANCASTER , 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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Greenlink Installs Bike Repair Station

  July 15, 2015

GREENVILLE, 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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Wilson Statement on Iran Nuclear Deal

  July 14, 2015

COLUMBIA, 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, 2015

COLUMBIA, 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, 2015

More 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, 2015

More 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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Congressman Wilson applauds passage of Student Success Act

  July 8, 2015

WASHINGTON, 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, 2015

COLUMBIA, 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, 2015

COLUMBIA, 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, 2015

ANDERSON 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, 2015

Citadel 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, 2015

This 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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Principal Appointed To Workforce Development Board

  July 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, 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, 2015

Finally, 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, 2015

COLUMBIA, 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, 2015

Keep 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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City of Columbia Water and Sewer Rate Changes

  June 29, 2015

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 affect their bill,…

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President Davis Urges Legislature to move swiftly on flag

  June 25, 2015

GREENVILLE, 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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Charleston City Council Ratifies Emergency Ordinance

  June 25, 2015

CHARLESTON, 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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Municipal Association board endorses removing the flag

  June 23, 2015

COLUMBIA, 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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Remarks From Governor Haley

  June 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, 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, 2015

COLUMBIA, 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, 2015

The 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, 2015

COLUMBIA, 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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Mayor Benjamin calls for Confederate Flag removal

  June 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, 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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