DSS names new Laurens County Director
June 14, 2017
LAURENS COUNTY, SC – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) named Avery Martin as Director of Laurens County DSS on May 18, 2017. Martin replaces Kenneth McBride, Newberry…
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NEW Richland Library Ballentine officially opens to public
June 13, 2017After nearly 15 months of construction, Richland Library is opening the doors to its new Ballentine location and inviting the community to take a look at the new, state-of-the-art…
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Senator Jim DeMint joins The Convention of States Project as Senior Advisor
June 13, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – The Convention of States proudly announces that former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (SC) has officially come on board as a Senior Advisor. His extensive experience in Washington gives…
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Senator Jim DeMint joins The Convention of States Project as Senior Advisor
June 13, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – The Convention of States proudly announces that former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (SC) has officially come on board as a Senior Advisor. His extensive experience in Washington gives…
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NEW Richland Library Ballentine officially opens to public
June 13, 2017After nearly 15 months of construction, Richland Library is opening the doors to its new Ballentine location and inviting the community to take a look at the new, state-of-the-art…
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Corrections officers fill invaluable roles in public safety
June 12, 2017When Shane Kitchen was named the interim director of Richland County’s jail, one of the first things he did was reach into his own pocket to purchase a barbecue grill…
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South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is August 4-6
June 12, 2017
South Carolina’s popular Sales Tax Holiday weekend will kick off Friday, August 4 and run through Sunday, August 6. During the annual Sales Tax Holiday, a variety of approved school…
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South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is August 4-6
June 12, 2017
South Carolina’s popular Sales Tax Holiday weekend will kick off Friday, August 4 and run through Sunday, August 6. During the annual Sales Tax Holiday, a variety of approved school…
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Graham urges Trump Administration to not return diplomatic compounds to Russia
June 12, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) urged the Trump Administration not to return two diplomatic compounds in the United States to Russia. Intelligence reports indicate that the two compounds —…
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Graham urges Trump Administration to not return diplomatic compounds to Russia
June 12, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) urged the Trump Administration not to return two diplomatic compounds in the United States to Russia. Intelligence reports indicate that the two compounds —…
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South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture participates in White House Infrastructure Summit
June 12, 2017Hugh Weathers with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue On Thursday, June 8, 2017, South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers represented farmers and rural America at the White House…
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South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture participates in White House Infrastructure Summit
June 12, 2017Hugh Weathers with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue On Thursday, June 8, 2017, South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers represented farmers and rural America at the White House…
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Summit aims to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the community
June 9, 2017COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) is one of several primary participants in the second-annual MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER SUMMIT, a national conference aimed at improving “interactions and…
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Summit aims to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the community
June 9, 2017COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) is one of several primary participants in the second-annual MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER SUMMIT, a national conference aimed at improving “interactions and…
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Richland County EMS earns national award three years in a row
June 8, 2017
For the third consecutive year, the American Heart Association commended Richland County’s emergency responders for the life-saving care they provide to heart attack patients. The American Heart Association (AHA) presented…
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North American Properties (NAP) cancels planned development on Laurel Island
June 8, 2017
North American Properties (NAP) announced recently that it is no longer pursuing the Lorelei project. First announced in May 2016, NAP planned to transform 160 acres of waterfront property into…
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City of Charleston Summer Camp to include Reading Partners curriculum
June 8, 2017
The City of Charleston Recreation Department’s summer camp at the Arthur W. Christopher Community Center (AWCCC) began with a new pilot program featuring a specialized Reading Partners curriculum. During the…
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City of Charleston statement about Laurel Island
June 6, 2017
City of Charleston director of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability Jacob Lindsey released the following statement about North American Properties’ decision to withdraw its plans to create a large-scale, mixed…
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Lower Richland High School Library open this summer
June 5, 2017
School may be out for the summer, but the library at Lower Richland High School (2615 Lower Richland Boulevard) is in session. Thanks to a partnership with Richland School District…
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City’s Summer Movies Series at Finlay Park – Moana on June 9
June 5, 2017
The City of Columbia’s Summer Movies Series will kick off on Friday, June 2 at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel Street. Movies will be shown on Friday nights from June 2…
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Keith Benjamin begins as City of Charleston Director of Traffic and Transportation
June 5, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Randall “Keith” Benjamin, II started work today as the new Director of the Department of Traffic and Transportation for the City of Charleston. Mayor John Tecklenburg nominated Benjamin…
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Richland County to repair or replace damaged roll carts
June 2, 2017
Richland County is launching a mission to repair and replace damaged trash and recycle roll carts after an audit of its more than 160,000 receptacles found some were no longer…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Senior Program Director
June 1, 2017
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Cynthia Jones will serve as a senior program director for the agency’s Existing Industry program. Jones will oversee the day-to-day operation of the…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Senior Program Director
June 1, 2017The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Cynthia Jones will serve as a senior program director for the agency’s Existing Industry program. Jones will oversee the day-to-day operation of the…
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Charleston County Public Library announces effort to reduce plastic waste in local waterways
June 1, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) has committed to ending the distribution of single-use plastic bags at all 16 branch locations in an effort to fight marine debris…
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Tax Seminar for the Retail Industry – June 22
May 31, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) will host a Sales & Use Tax Seminar for the retail industry on Thursday, June 22. The seminar will cover the basics of…
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EPA awards $1.15 million to South Carolina to protect water quality
May 30, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,156,250 grant to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to help protect human health and the environment. The…
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EPA awards $1.15 million to South Carolina to protect water quality
May 30, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,156,250 grant to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to help protect human health and the environment. The…
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City of Columbia Invites Customers To Water Utility Rate Change Drop-In – June 1
May 30, 2017WHAT: The City is hosting an after-hours drop-in to learn: About proposed water, sewer, and stormwater utility rate changes About the investment in the City’s water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure…
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Charleston District’s Civil Works program for fiscal years 2017 and 2018
May 29, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – In good news for South Carolina, more than $100 million was allocated to the Charleston District’s Civil Works program for FY 2017. The FY 2017 program includes funding…
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It’s time to seriously look at ending business license fee exemptions
May 29, 2017
By Moe Baddourah In May 2015, I proposed a reform measure designed to lessen demands on Columbia taxpayers and help shore up city finances. Under the “fair fee plan,”…
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Field work set to begin for comprehensive stormwater master plan
May 29, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville has hired a team of consultants from Woolpert; Brown and Caldwell; and Vaughn & Melton to develop a Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan to address…
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SCDOT creates detour for girder erection over I-85 beginning May 30
May 26, 2017
SCDOT cautions drivers to expect detours nightly on I-85 North Bound beginning Tuesday, May 30 through Thursday, June 1. The work is scheduled to begin each night at 10:00. The detour…
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SCDOT creates detour for girder erection over I-85 beginning May 30
May 26, 2017
SCDOT cautions drivers to expect detours nightly on I-85 North Bound beginning Tuesday, May 30 through Thursday, June 1. The work is scheduled to begin each night at 10:00. The detour…
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The “Green Book of South Carolina” launches as mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites
May 26, 2017
The first-ever mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites, the Green Book of South Carolina, has been launched by the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission, offering residents…
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The “Green Book of South Carolina” launches as mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites
May 26, 2017
The first-ever mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites, the Green Book of South Carolina, has been launched by the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission, offering residents…
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Graham questions OMB Director Mulvaney on Trump budget
May 26, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), member of the Senate Budget Committee, questioned Director of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Mick Mulvaney on…
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Graham questions OMB Director Mulvaney on Trump budget
May 26, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), member of the Senate Budget Committee, questioned Director of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Mick Mulvaney on…
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Changes to the Freedom of Information Act good for the public, the news media and open government
May 26, 2017
Changes to the state’s Freedom of Information Act benefit the public, news media and open government. This session, legislators crafted H3352 to make all public bodies more responsive to records…
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Changes to the Freedom of Information Act good for the public, the news media and open government
May 26, 2017
Changes to the state’s Freedom of Information Act benefit the public, news media and open government. This session, legislators crafted H3352 to make all public bodies more responsive to records…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project receives construction funding
May 24, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Harbor Deepening Project was named one of six “new starts” and received $17.5 million in construction funding in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project receives construction funding
May 24, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Harbor Deepening Project was named one of six “new starts” and received $17.5 million in construction funding in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Charleston Harbor Deepening Project
May 24, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers naming the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project one of six new…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Charleston Harbor Deepening Project
May 24, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers naming the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project one of six new…
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Accelerated completion of Charleston Harbor Deepening Project on track under President Trump
May 24, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased with a portion of President Trump’s spending proposal – put together in consultation with South Carolina’s Mick Mulvaney…
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Accelerated completion of Charleston Harbor Deepening Project on track under President Trump
May 24, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased with a portion of President Trump’s spending proposal – put together in consultation with South Carolina’s Mick Mulvaney…
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Mayor Benjamin to make major announcement about 100% clean energy
May 24, 2017
Mayor Steve Benjamin is one of 26 mayors from across the United States who has joined with the Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 campaign to announce a new effort to…
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DHEC closes some Charleston County shellfish beds
May 24, 2017
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County due to excessive rainfall, the agency announced today. “This closure affects shellfish…
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DHEC closes some Charleston County shellfish beds
May 24, 2017
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County due to excessive rainfall, the agency announced today. “This closure affects shellfish…
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Richland County Business wins award for contributions to local, state industry
May 24, 2017A longstanding Richland County business was recently recognized for its positive influence on local and statewide industry. The S.C. Department of Commerce presented a 2017 Industry Impact Award (Medium Company)…
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