Voterheads Brings Local Government Friendliness to the Charlotte, NC Community
April 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – April 30, 2014 – Voterheads, a Columbia-based company, announced today that it is launching its social media platform and alert services for the Charlotte market. After a successful…
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Former South Carolina Legislator, Joan Brady, Awarded the Order of The Palmetto
April 11, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – April 11, 2013 – Former Richland County State Representative, Ms. Joan Brady, was awarded the prestigious Order of the Palmetto in a special presentation today, at the…
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Voterheads.com Launches Richland County Candidate Research Blog
October 17, 2012Voters Now Have Handy Research Tool For 2012 Election COLUMBIA, SC – October 17, 2012 – The new citizen empowerment/voter education technology venture, Voterheads.com, has begun publishing a blog dedicated…
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Dorchester County to Conduct Legal Residence Exemption Compliance Audit with TMA and LexisNexis® Risk Solutions
July 2, 2012ST. GEORGE, SC – June 29, 2012 – Dorchester County has contracted with Tax Management Associates, Inc. (TMA) and LexisNexis® Risk Solutions to audit legal residence exemptions being granted to…
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Standard and Poor’s Upgrades Dorchester County Water and Sewer Bond Rating
March 16, 2012ST. GEORGE, SC – March 13, 2012 Standard & Poor’s Rating Services has upgraded the County’s waterworks and sewer system revenue bond rating one notch from ‘A+’ to ‘AA-‘. The…
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EPA To Provide Nearly $10 Million to Clean Up Beaches Across the Nation
February 1, 2012The agency launches improved website for beach advisories and closures WASHINGTON, DC – February 1, 2012 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) todayannounced that it will provide $9.8 million…
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Second Community Planning Meeting for Holston Creek
November 8, 2011Community Encouraged to Attend SPARTANBURG, SC – November 8, 2011 – Having heard input from the surrounding community on September 27th, consultants Milone and MacBroom went to work. The opinions…
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Northwest Recreation Center Receives Facelift
April 27, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – April 25, 2011 – The Northwest Recreation Center located at 701 Saxon Avenue has received a facelift. Internal upgrades include new ceiling and floor tiles and painting…
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St. Francis Fall For Greenville Donates $35,000 To Local Community
January 26, 2011Six nonprofit organizations benefit from annual event GREENVILLE, SC – January 26, 2011 – St. Francis Fall for Greenville board members and event partners today presented $35,000 to six nonprofit…
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Graham Announces Over $470,000 for South Carolina Rural Development Job Creation Efforts
September 26, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – September, 26, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced that South Carolina will receive over $470,000 in Rural Development Grants effecting Chester , Chesterfield…
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Mayoral Forum to Focus on Senior Issues
February 4, 2010COLUMBIA, SC- February 4, 2010 – Capital Senior Center, in partnership with BGTIME, will host a mayoral forum to discuss issues affecting seniors on Thursday, February, 18 at 6 pm. …
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Andrew Bigony elected as President of SCPRA
January 12, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 12, 2010 – Andrew Bigony was elected as the President of the South Carolina Public Records Association (SCPRA). The South Carolina Public Records Association was organized…
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Parks and Recreation Promotes Mentoring Through A Speaking Tour to Schools
September 17, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 17, 2009 – Beginning in October, Terry Dozier, Parks and Recreation Special Programs Supervisor, will begin attending Parent Teacher Organization meetings to put the spotlight on…
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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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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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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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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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