Senate Confirms Catherine Heigel to Lead DHEC

  June 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Senate confirmed Catherine Heigel as the Director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). “We are pleased that the Senate has confirmed Catherine Heigel…

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Midlands Leaders Honor Cayce Councilman Tim James

  June 4, 2015

Special Election Date Set for September 1 CAYCE, SC – There was a sentimental tone at the Cayce City Council meeting tonight where members of the Cayce City Council voted on…

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Graham Announces Retirement from United States Air Force

  June 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) is retiring after more than three decades of service to the United States Air Force. “I’ll turn 60 this summer which is…

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Mayor Benjamin elected AAMA President

  June 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was elected President of the African American Mayor’s Association (AAMA) today at the organization’s 2015 Annual Conference in Washington DC replacing outgoing AAMA President…

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House Ways and Means Passes Supplemental Budget

  June 1, 2015

Budget Committee Funds Infrastructure, Reduces Debt   COLUMBIA, SC – The House Ways and Means Committee adopted H. 4230, a supplemental appropriations bill, by a vote of 23-0.  The bill was introduced…

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State House Report: Top Three Things You Need to Know

  June 1, 2015

By Ashley Hunter    Criminal Domestic Violence Bill The House and Senate amended and approved S. 3, the Criminal Domestic Violence bill and sent the bill to Governor Haley last…

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Richland County Month in Review: May

  June 1, 2015

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in May: Richland County Emergency Services publicly debuted its new state-of-the-art weather system, RC WINDS (Weather Information Network Data System). RC WINDS…

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Director Of Planning Going To Atlanta

  May 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. announced today that Tim Keane, the City’s Director of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability will be leaving Charleston to become the Commissioner of Planning…

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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2015

  May 28, 2015

Employment Continues to Soar – Exceeds 2.1 Million People for the First Time The number of employed South Carolinians broke a major barrier for the first time in April exceeding…

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Senator Scott Statement on IRS Data Breach

  May 27, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the statement below following the announcement that a data breach at the Internal Revenue…

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SCDOT Repairing I-26 at Crash Scene in Richland County

  May 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has crews making repairs to the section of I-26 in Richland County that was severely damaged by a multi-vehicle crash,…

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SC Treasurer’s Office names Director of Investment Management

  May 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointed West Summers to serve as Senior Assistant State Treasurer. Summers will oversee Investment Management, which invests more than $14…

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SC Treasurer’s Office names Director of Investment Management

  May 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointed West Summers to serve as Senior Assistant State Treasurer. Summers will oversee Investment Management, which invests more than $14…

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Columbia Animal Services Celebrates National Pet Month

  May 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The City’s Columbia Animal Shelter is celebrating National Pet Month by offering adoption specials and hosting events throughout May. Through May 31: Adoptions will cost $50. All…

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SCE&G To Perform Tree Trimming Activities As Scheduled for 2015

  May 25, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities, and re-conductor work along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks:   Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…

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House Passes Domestic Violence Compromise

  May 21, 2015

Sends Comprehensive Bill to the Senate for Final Approval   COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passedS.3, the Criminal Domestic Violence…

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City Council approves CPD Community Advisory Board

  May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council took another important step in what has become a series of bold public safety reforms designed to promote transparency and…

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City of Seneca Announces New Tenant in the Seneca Commerce Center

  May 20, 2015

SENECA, SC – BorgWarner Inc., a global leader in powertrain technology, has agreed to lease approximately 100,000 square feet within the former Propex facility, now known as the Seneca Commerce Center,…

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Electric Guard Dog Announces New National Accounts Director

  May 20, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Electric Guard Dog, the #1 Theft Deterrent Service, announced today that the company has promoted Regional Sales Executive Jason Reed to National Accounts Director, effective immediately. He will…

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City Council Reviews Budget May 20, 2015

  May 20, 2015

Temple Ligon   COLUMBIA, SC – For fiscal year 2015-2016 the city’s budget in brief was presented Tuesday night at City Hall. Ms. Melisa Caughman, budget and program management director, reviewed…

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Cayce Makes Improvements to Fire Hydrants

  May 19, 2015

CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce Department of Public Safety and the Department of Utilities are improving fire hydrants throughout the city. All new fire hydrants in the future…

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TD Bank branches to begin accepting Lexington County tax payments

  May 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Paying Lexington County property taxes just got much easier.  . Beginning June 1, Lexington County TD Bank branches will begin accepting tax payments, county Treasurer Jim Eckstrom…

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SC Chamber Safety Awards Presented to Renewable Water Resources

  May 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) was presented the South Carolina Chamber Safety Awards in March of 2015 to honor their efforts in making workplace safety a priority. The following…

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South Carolina 2014 Notable Documents Announced

  May 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the selection of the most notable South Carolina state government documents of 2014. The event will mark the 25th…

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Economic Analysis Shows Business License Tax Needs Reform

  May 13, 2015

Business leaders rallying behind business license tax reform bill   COLUMBIA, SC – On May 6, 2015 more than 100 members of South Carolina’s business community joined state policymakers for…

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VA Celebrates National Nurses Week May 6-12

  May 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the nation’s largest single employer of nurses, joins the American Nurses Association in honoring America’s nurses dedicated to saving lives and…

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