DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of World AIDS Day 2016
November 30, 2016
World AIDS Day is December 1, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested, the agency announced today. “More than…
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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of World AIDS Day 2016
November 30, 2016
World AIDS Day is December 1, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested, the agency announced today. “More than…
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Main Street ICE closed due to weather
November 29, 2016
Main Street ICE, the City of Columbia’s outdoor ice skating rink, is temporarily closed due to rain and warm weather, the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced. Rain,…
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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley
November 23, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement: “Six years ago, South Carolinians bestowed upon me the greatest honor of my life. They took a chance on a little-known, 38-year…
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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley
November 23, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement: “Six years ago, South Carolinians bestowed upon me the greatest honor of my life. They took a chance on a little-known, 38-year…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
November 22, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Award recognizes exemplary displays of committed service to…
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City announces Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade grand marshal
November 22, 2016
The City of Greenville has selected Sandi Morris, a Greenville native and Olympic medalist, to serve as grand marshal for the 2016 Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade. Morris will lead over…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Hartley Powell as Revenue Director
November 21, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Hartley Powell as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (DOR). Powell, who served in South Carolina state government for…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Hartley Powell as Revenue Director
November 21, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Hartley Powell as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (DOR). Powell, who served in South Carolina state government for…
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City encourages residents to recycle fried turkey used cooking oil
November 21, 2016
Deep fried turkey is a delight on Thanksgiving, but disposing the three to five gallons of leftover oil is always a challenge. City of Columbia residents can recycle used cooking…
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Holiday events announced in the City of Cayce
November 21, 2016The City of Cayce announces upcoming Holiday Events throughout the month of December for everyone to enjoy. Following is a brief overview of each Holiday Event. Thursday, December 1 6 p.m. –…
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Gov. Nikki Haley and the First Family announce 50th Annual Governor’s Carolighting
November 21, 2016
WYFF 4 Anchor Nigel Robertson Will Emcee Event Governor Nikki Haley, First Gentleman Michael Haley and the First Family will kick off the holiday season at the 50th Annual Governor’s…
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DHEC helps South Carolinians Kick the Habit with free resources and support
November 16, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reminds smokers and tobacco users that the Great American Smokeout (GASO) on November 17 offers the perfect opportunity to take…
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Scrooges and Angels for 2016
November 16, 2016
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Scrooges and Angels lists of 2016. Ten Angels were recognized at a press conference and honored with a reception in the…
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Mayor Benjamin to present Bryan Stevenson with Key to the City
November 16, 2016
Justice 360 welcomes esteemed civil rights leader Bryan Stevenson to the Midlands of South Carolina. Stevenson has dedicated his career to helping the poor, the incarcerated, and the condemned. As…
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Town of Lexington goes “Live” with Adaptive Signalization System
November 16, 2016
Seven Additional Signals The Town of Lexington has officially transitioned an additional SEVEN signals to our new Adaptive Signalization System through video detection. On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, these signals…
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City Public and Media Relations awarded for public education campaign
November 16, 2016
The City of Columbia Public and Media Relations Department was recognized at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Public Relations received the 2016 International Association of Business…
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Rural Infrastructure Authority awards more than $9 million in water and sewer grants
November 16, 2016
Twenty-five projects across the state to receive funding Building capacity in water, sewer and storm drainage infrastructure continues to be the focus of the S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA), as its Board…
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Rural Infrastructure Authority awards more than $9 million in water and sewer grants
November 16, 2016
Twenty-five projects across the state to receive funding Building capacity in water, sewer and storm drainage infrastructure continues to be the focus of the S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA), as…
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Columbia Police Department recognized for Excellence in Law Enforcement by SCLEOA
November 16, 2016
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association (SCLEOA) presented the Columbia Police Department with the Santee Cooper Excellence in Law Enforcement Award on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 during their annual…
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SBA approves over $14 million disaster loans in South Carolina
November 16, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $14 million in low-interest disaster loans for businesses and residents in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Matthew from Oct. 4 –…
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SBA approves over $14 million disaster loans in South Carolina
November 16, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $14 million in low-interest disaster loans for businesses and residents in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Matthew from Oct. 4 –…
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Creek restoration project in Northeast Richland County wins engineering award
November 15, 2016
Little Jackson Creek in Northeast Richland County is getting a much-needed makeover to help control flooding, improve water quality and better protect its surrounding natural habitat. From its headwaters in…
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Walk with a Ranger at your local city park
November 14, 2016
Grab your family and friends and see how much fun learning can be! The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is hosting free ranger-guided walks during the month of…
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West Columbia adds Art to the 12th Annual Tree Lighting
November 14, 2016
The City of West Columbia is hosting the 12th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 2, 2016, at 6:30 PM, at the West Columbia Municipal Complex on the corner…
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Town of Lexington presented 8th Annual Historic Preservation Awards
November 14, 2016
The Town of Lexington hosted the 8th Annual Historic Preservation awards on Thursday, November 10 at the Palmetto Collegiate Institute. This year’s recipients are: Coogler-Meetze House – 207 West Main…
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Deadlines approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
November 14, 2016
Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 21 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA. Those 21 counties have…
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Deadlines approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
November 14, 2016
Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 21 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA. Those 21 counties have…
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Richland Library Foundation Awards 2016 Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship
November 14, 2016
Richland Library Foundation Honors Library Service Steward The Richland Library Foundation announce Shinelle Polite has been selected as the 2016 recipient of the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship during a presentation…
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Disaster recovery center opens in Hampton County to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
November 11, 2016A disaster recovery center is open for three days in Hampton to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Hampton County center will be open Thursday, November 10, through…
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Amazon donates 700 smoke alarms to local fire departments
November 10, 2016
Representatives from Amazon recently donated 700 smoke alarms to the Lexington County Fire Service and several other Midlands fire departments, which will be installed in local residences. The smoke alarms…
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City of Charleston Hurricane Matthew recovery update
November 10, 2016
Today, a total of 35 trucks were out in the City of Charleston collecting trash and debris, with City crews continuing to work 12-hour shifts. Both city and contractor trucks…
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DEW is putting veterans to work
November 10, 2016
Olin Booker was out of a job, out of money and out of time. In January 2016, he was packing to move back to Georgia when he was advised by…
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DEW is putting veterans to work
November 10, 2016Olin Booker was out of a job, out of money and out of time. In January 2016, he was packing to move back to Georgia when he was advised by…
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County of Lexington hires Mike Eades as new Economic Development Director
November 10, 2016
After a thorough search, the County of Lexington is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Eades as the County’s next Economic Development Director. Eades, a 39-year veteran of economic…
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OneMain Holdings, Inc. expanding York County operations
November 10, 2016
Financial services company bringing 175 jobs to Fort Mill, S.C. . OneMain Holdings, Inc., a leading consumer finance company, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The expansion is…
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OneMain Holdings, Inc. expanding York County operations
November 10, 2016
Financial services company bringing 175 jobs to Fort Mill, S.C. . OneMain Holdings, Inc., a leading consumer finance company, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The expansion is…
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Charleston Trials media statement
November 10, 2016
The City of Charleston’s Municipal Emergency Operation Center (MEOC) remained open today during the Slager and Roof trials for the City of Charleston, Charleston County, state and federal partners to…
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Walk with a ranger at your local city park
November 10, 2016
Grab your family and friends and see how much fun learning can be! The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is hosting free ranger-guided walks during the month of…
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County of Lexington hires Mike Eades as new Economic Development Director
November 10, 2016
After a thorough search, the County of Lexington is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Eades as the County’s next Economic Development Director. Eades, a 39-year veteran of economic…
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Disaster recovery centers open in Charleston and Jasper Counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
November 9, 2016Disaster recovery centers are now open in North Charleston and Ridgeland to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Charleston and Jasper County centers will be open Monday through Saturday until…
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County of Lexington hires Mike Eades as new Economic Development Director
November 9, 2016After a thorough search, the County of Lexington is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Eades as the County’s next Economic Development Director. Eades, a 39-year veteran of economic…
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Public input sought for Lower Richland Tourism and Economic Development plan
November 9, 2016
Richland County Conservation Commission, Richland County Planning Department Community input meeting 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 14 Hopkins Park Gym, 144 Hopkins Park Road, Hopkins Richland County is seeking public input…
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Advertisement of vacancy on various boards and commissions
November 9, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the following boards and commissions. Election Commission Seeking one (1) Applicant for Appointment. Applicant must reside within the…
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Greenville Chamber honors Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. with ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award
November 7, 2016
The Greenville Chamber presented Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. with the 2016 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award for its commitment to increasing the positive impact of women’s leadership in…
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CCPL named one of America’s Star Libraries
November 7, 2016
Charleston County Public Library was named one of America’s best public libraries by Library Journal, the oldest and most respected publication in the field. Through a rating system that measures…
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Richland County begins plans for two-year budget
November 7, 2016
Richland County is changing the way it crafts its budget to make more efficient use of taxpayer dollars while allowing County Council to focus on long-term needs and improve the…
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City calls for SC licensed and residential contractors to attend information session about flood relief housing projects
November 7, 2016
The City of Columbia has been awarded over 19 million dollars to assist with Housing Rehabilitation Disaster Recovery projects and Community Development is looking for SC licensed General and Residential…
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City of Charleston accepting nominations for community volunteer award
November 5, 2016
Mayor John J. Tecklenburg announced that nominations for the 18th annual Harold Koon Award for Excellence in Volunteer Service will be accepted by the City of Charleston’s Office of Neighborhood…
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County Council and Public Works to reopen Botanical Parkway ahead of schedule and under budget
November 5, 2016
Lexington County Council and the Lexington County Department of Public Works have announced the reopening of the Botanical Parkway, which was closed after it suffered heavy damage from the October…
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