Columbia World Affairs Council Announces the 2009 Global Vision Award Recipient
September 2, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 2, 2009 – Two titans of business, law and government who have led South Carolina into new global directions will be the recipients of the 2009…
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S.C. War Hero to be included on 'Wall of Honor'
August 3, 2009Induction ceremony set for Friday morning COLUMBIA, SC – August 3, 2009 – The late S.C. Representative M.J. “Dolly” Cooper will be inducted into the S. C. Wall of Honor this…
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New Grants Enhance Cayce’s Public Safety Efforts
July 31, 2009CAYCE, SC – July 31, 2009 – City of Cayce Public Safety Department will add three more officers to the force and will be awarded $387,297 due to federal grants…
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Celebrate Farmers Market Month in South Carolina in August
July 29, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 29, 2009 – Hugh Weathers, South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture, is pleased to announce that Governor Mark Sanford has proclaimed the month of August as Farmers…
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Celebrate Farmers Market Month in South Carolina in August
July 29, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 29, 2009 – Hugh Weathers, South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture, is pleased to announce that Governor Mark Sanford has proclaimed the month of August as Farmers…
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This Week's Healthy SC Challenge Tips
July 24, 2009First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use COLUMBIA, SC – July 24, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to get all…
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Richland County Hospitality Tax Reduced to 1% Effective July 1, 2009
July 16, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 1, 2009 – Starting today, it will be a little cheaper to dine out at Richland County restaurants. Effective Wednesday, July 1, 2009, Richland County’s Hospitality…
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Cayce’s Finance Department Receives High Honor
July 14, 2009CHICAGO, IL – July 14, 2009 – The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Cayce’s Finance Department by the Government Finance Officers Association…
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TSC Joins Columbia’s “Green Business Member” Club
July 10, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 10, 2009 – The Tom Sawyer Company (TSC) has become a member of an exclusive club – the city of Columbia’s Green Business Program. The program…
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Ferillo Elected Chairman of S.C. Arts Commission Board
June 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 11, 2009 – The Board of the South Carolina Arts Commission elected new officers during its June 3 meeting. The board named Charles T. “Bud” Ferillo…
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City of Cayce Awards Calendar Contest Photo Winners
June 5, 2009Judges report that it was difficult to choose CAYCE, SC – June 5, 2009 – The top twelve photos have been chosen for the City of Cayce’s Second Annual Amateur…
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Palmettovore Challenge Month at Kershaw County Farmers Market
June 4, 2009Funderburk Joins Certified SC Grown Fruits/Veggies in taking the Palmettovore Challenge CAMDEN, SC – June 4, 2009 – The South Carolina Legislature recently declared June as Palmettovore Challenge Month. To…
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This Week's Healthy SC Challenge Tips
May 31, 2009First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use COLUMBIA, SC – May 29, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to get all South…
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City of Cayce’s Traffic Speed Enforcement Unit Off to a Good Start
May 31, 2009But still has more work to do CAYCE, SC – May 29, 2009 – Last fall, the City of Cayce was awarded a South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Office…
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SCANG Command Master Sergeant Change of Command
May 27, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 27, 2009 – The SCANG and 169th Fighter Wing said goodbye to their command chief master sergeants and welcomed their replacements during a ceremony held on…
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First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use
May 22, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 22, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to get all South Carolinians to do just a little more to live a…
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Certified SC Produce Join Agriculture Commissioner Weathers to Rally Support for New Palmettovore Movement
May 21, 2009Locally Grown Fruits and Vegetables Urge South Carolinians to Buy Certified SC Grown and Take Palmettovore Challenge COLUMBIA, SC – May 21, 2009 – Yesterday Certified SC Grown fruits and…
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City of Cayce Announces Financial Transparency
May 14, 2009CAYCE, SC – May 8, 2009 – The City of Cayce has taken another step towards making information accessible to its residents. The city’s financial information can be found at…
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Nikki Haley Announces Bid for Governor
May 14, 2009LEXINGTON, SC – May 14, 2009 – Representative Nikki Haley (R-Lexington) today announced her intention to seek the Republican nomination for Governor of South Carolina. After months of encouragement from…
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Congressman Jim Clyburn to address LCAA Leadership Summit
May 8, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 8, 2009 – LCAA is pleased to announce the 12th Annual Leadership Summit with Speaker Congressman Jim Clyburn. Clyburn will address the crowd on Monday, May…
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Cayce Begins Putting Spending Details on the Internet
May 7, 2009CAYCE, SC – May 7, 2009 – The City of Cayce has begun disclosing its spending details on the Internet for purchases ranging from tools and equipment to office supplies…
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Southeast Asia Philanthropy Tour with U.S. State Department Specialist James P. LaRose, CFRE
May 6, 2009JAKARTA, INDONESIA – May 5, 2009 – Jimmy LaRose took his Beyond Government Tour to Southeast Asia challenging citizens, philanthropists, corporations, and government officials of Indonesia to new heights of involvement in civil society. As a young democracy,…
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This Week's Healthy SC Challenge Tips – First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use
May 5, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 1, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to get all South Carolinians to do just a little more to live a…
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Municipal Association’s Communications Efforts Recognized
May 5, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – Amay 4, 2009 – The Municipal Association of SC was recognized in five categories at the annual statewide Mercury Awards hosted by the South Carolina Chapter of…
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Attorney General Holder Announces Recovery Act Grant to Save or Create Justice Related South Carolina Jobs
May 3, 2009$23 Million Recovery Act Grant Addresses Public Safety in the State WASHINGTON, April 29, 2009 – U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $23 million in Recovery…
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Eckstrom taps Rex, Forkner to co-chair Stimulus Task Force
April 27, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 27, 2009 – Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom announced that state Superintendent of Education Jim Rex and state Department of Health and Human Services director Emma Forkner have…
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First Lady Jenny Sanford to Attend Official Launch of Sally Salamander
April 27, 2009Leadership Columbia Class of 2009 to introduce an interactive walking tour of downtown Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – April 24, 2009- First Lady Jenny Sanford announced today that she will attend…
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Saint Paul’s Melanie Huggins Named RCPL Executive Director
April 23, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 23, 2009 – Melanie Huggins has been named executive director of the Richland County Public Library, replacing David Warren who retired April 3 after nearly 30…
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State’s Financial Report Recognized for ‘Excellence’
April 21, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 21, 2009 – South Carolina’s annual financial report has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom announced today. The…
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Medal of Honor 2010 Convention announces “21 Star” Advisory Council
April 18, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 18, 2009 – The Medal of Honor Society’s 2010 Convention project has announced its nine-member advisory council composed of six retired general officers, two flag officers,…
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Cayce’s Summer Garbage Pick-Up
April 13, 2009CAYCE, SC – April 13, 2009 – The City of Cayce would like to notify its citizens of the upcoming garbage pick-up schedule. Starting June 1, 2009, garbage services will…
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Stimulus 101 Summit Focuses on Getting Information to Local Governments
April 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 11, 2009 – Representatives of state and federal agencies responsible for distributing stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to local governments will be…
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Teamsters Law Enforcement League Calls on S.C. Gov. Sanford to Protect and Serve Constituents
April 10, 2009Sanford Playing Politics with Law Enforcement, Education WASHINGTON, DC – April 10, 2009 – The Teamsters Law Enforcement League today denounced a selfish political ploy by South Carolina Gov. Mark…
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Saint Paul’s Melanie Huggins Named RCPL Executive Director
April 9, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 9, 2009 – Melanie Huggins has been named executive director of the Richland County Public Library, replacing David Warren who retired April 3 after nearly 30…
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Cayce to Hold Plant Exchange Day
April 7, 2009CAYCE, SC – April 7, 2009 – The Cayce Beautification Board is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Cayce Plant Exchange on Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the…
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South Carolina Residents go Door-to-Door in Support of President Obama's Budget
March 23, 2009Organizing for America Canvassers Call on Neighbors to Help Rebuild and Renew America by Passing President’s Budget WASHINGTON,DC – March 20, 2009 – On Saturday, Organizing for America (OFA), the…
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Sanford Family Collects School Supplies for Operation Iraqi Children Member of Sanford family's security detail deployed to Iraq and chairing program
March 18, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 18, 2009 – The Sanford family is pooling allowances together to purchase school supplies for Operation Iraqi Children (OIC). MSgt. Dean Johnson, part of the Sanford’s security…
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Cayce, South Carolina…The Cradle of NASCAR
March 13, 2009Cayce Historical Museum Announces Plans to Celebrate and Remember Cayce’s Unique Niche in the History of NASCAR Racing CAYCE, SC – March 13, 2009 – Plans are well underway for a…
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Democratic Governors Call on S.C. Legislature to Reverse Governor's Fringe Stance on Recovery Funds
March 12, 2009WASHINGTON, SC – March 11 – Leaders of the Democratic Governors Association today encouraged the South Carolina Legislature to override Republican Gov. Mark Sanford and reverse his fringe rejection of…
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First Lady Honors South Carolina Mother of the Year Mrs. Betty Jean Ulmer McGregor Honored at Governor's Mansion
March 10, 2009COLUMBIA, S.C. – March 10, 2009- First Lady Jenny Sanford welcomes the South Carolina Mother of the Year, Mrs. Betty Jean Ulmer McGregor, to the Governor’s Mansion this afternoon. Following…
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Community Welcomes City Year Columbia Into New Home
March 10, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 10, 2009 – Over 75 community supporters welcomed City Year Columbia into their new home this past Wednesday at an Open House celebration. Their new corporate…
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Upcoming Guided Nature Tour Hosted by Dr. Rudy Mancke
March 3, 2009CAYCE, SC – March 3, 2009 – Join Dr. Rudy Mancke for a guided nature tour of the Cayce Riverwalk Park on Saturday, April 4, 2009. Tours will be held at 10:00…
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Medal of Honor recipient participates in S.C. Military Dept. officer promotion ceremony
February 26, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – February 21, 2009 – Medal of Honor recipient Col. Charles Murray honored Maj. Gen. Eugene Powell and Lt. Col. W. Thomas Smith Jr. by attending their promotion…
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This Week's Healthy SC Challenge Tips – First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use
February 21, 2009COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 20, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to get all South Carolinians to do just a little more to live a…
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South Carolina Women and Heart Disease
February 12, 2009First Lady Jenny Sanford Promotes Heart Disease Awareness during American Heart Month Columbia, S.C. – February 12, 2009 – First Lady Jenny Sanford is a participant in the Go Red…
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Lawmakers Call for Renewed Investment in Entrepreneurship Programs
February 11, 2009WASHINGTON, DC – February 11, 2009 – Lawmakers in the House Committee on Small Business today examined the state of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Entrepreneurial Development (ED) Programs, saying the…
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Charleston Small Business Owner to Speak Out Against Federal Union Bill
February 10, 2009Chairman of NFIB’s state Leadership Council supports plan to defend secret ballots COLUMBIA, SC – February 10, 2009 – Walter Carr, chairman of the NFIB/South Carolina Leadership Council, will go before…
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City of Cayce Awarded For Litter Control
February 5, 2009CAYCE, SC – February 5, 2009 – The City of Cayce has been awarded a 2009 Palmetto Pride Enforcement Grant for its outstanding efforts in carrying out litter control policies and…
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Cities and towns across the state continue to recognize “Cities Mean Business” month in February
February 4, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – February 4, 2009 – Cities and towns across South Carolina continue to celebrate the strong relationship between hometown leaders and the business community during “Cities Mean Business”…
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Human Resources Institute to be Held February 4
February 1, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce will host Module 1 of the Human Resources Institute’s Certificate Series, February 4-6, at the Marriott Columbia. This exciting and comprehensive training…
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