Detention Center Receives National Accreditation
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC) received national accreditation by the American Correctional Association (ACA) following a review of its jail operations for 2013. ASGDC Director…
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Revitalization at County’s Decker Center Starting on the Inside
June 26, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Visitors to the large, dimly lit space at the former Decker Mall this week could be excused for thinking they stumbled onto the set of a courtroom drama.…
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Cat Rescued from Structure Fire
June 26, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins announced today that during a residential structure fire yesterday afternoon (June 25th) on Tryon St, in the Olympia community, fire crews…
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Secretary of State Offers Free Notary Public Training Seminars Across South Carolina
June 25, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering two regional notary public seminar this summer and fall for all midlands-area South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming…
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Secretary of State Offers Free Notary Public Training Seminars Across South Carolina
June 25, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering two regional notary public seminar this summer and fall for all midlands-area South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming…
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Republican Lieutenant Governors Association Congratulates Henry McMaster on South Carolina Victory
June 25, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) Chairman, Tate Reeves (MS), issued the following statement congratulating Henry McMaster on his victory in today’s primary election in South Carolina.…
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Republican Lieutenant Governors Association Congratulates Henry McMaster on South Carolina Victory
June 25, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) Chairman, Tate Reeves (MS), issued the following statement congratulating Henry McMaster on his victory in today’s primary election in South Carolina.…
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Tuesday, June 17: City council revues timeline for Bull Street Development
June 23, 2014By Temple Ligon Venue license agreement: First reading was March 4; second reading, April 8. Management and operation of venue projected for 30-year period fully executed. Venue development agreement (VDA):…
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Voterheads Weekly Update – June 23
June 23, 2014If things like Parks, Construction, Common Core, and Sidewalks float your boat, well you’re in luck! Be sure to vote and comment on the following links and put local government…
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South Carolina State House to Open for Tours Every Saturday
June 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Beginning Saturday, July 12th, Columbia, SC’s most iconic landmark – the South Carolina State House – will be open to visitors every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for…
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Richland County’s Mosquito Prevention Tips Take the Bite Out of Summer
June 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Summer officially starts Saturday, and avoiding mosquito bites should be on everyone’s must-do list for the season. The Richland County Vector Control Department wants residents to take precautions…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2014
June 20, 2014Unemployment Rate Holding Steady In May, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 5.3 percent, reflecting no change from April’s estimate. An increase of 736 people moved the estimated…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2014
June 20, 2014
Unemployment Rate Holding Steady In May, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 5.3 percent, reflecting no change from April’s estimate. An increase of 736 people moved the estimated…
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Mayor Benjamin to attend Medal of Honor Ceremony
June 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is traveling to Washington D.C. today where he will join President Barack Obama this afternoon for a White House Ceremony where Marine Cpl. William…
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New Bridges on the way due to New Funding Measure
June 19, 2014The first contract to build South Carolina bridges using ACT 98 funding has been awarded and construction will begin in coming weeks, according to the South Carolina Department of…
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New Bridges on the way due to New Funding Measure
June 19, 2014The first contract to build South Carolina bridges using ACT 98 funding has been awarded and construction will begin in coming weeks, according to the South Carolina Department of…
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Tom Upshaw honored with Order of the Palmetto and named USCB scholarship
June 18, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Tom Upshaw, Palmetto Electric Cooperative President and CEO, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and honored with a $100,000 endowed scholarship…
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Tom Upshaw honored with Order of the Palmetto and named USCB scholarship
June 18, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Tom Upshaw, Palmetto Electric Cooperative President and CEO, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and honored with a $100,000 endowed scholarship…
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Graham Secures Charleston Harbor Deepening Funds
June 18, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Appropriations Energy & Water subcommittee, applauded the passage of its FY 2015 appropriations bill which contains…
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Graham Secures Charleston Harbor Deepening Funds
June 18, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Appropriations Energy & Water subcommittee, applauded the passage of its FY 2015 appropriations bill which contains…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, South Carolina Celebrate Over 50,000 New Jobs Since January 2011
June 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and state business leaders today responded to the news that South Carolina has announced over 50,000 new jobs since 2011. This benchmark was reached on the same…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, South Carolina Celebrate Over 50,000 New Jobs Since January 2011
June 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and state business leaders today responded to the news that South Carolina has announced over 50,000 new jobs since 2011. This benchmark was reached on the same…
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Town of Chapin, Utility Attorney Agree to New Contract
June 17, 2014CHAPIN, SC – Chapin Mayor Skip Wilson announced today that the Town’s Utility Attorney David Knight has agreed to accept the terms and conditions of a new contract drafted by the…
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Richland County’s Transportation Penny is Foundation of Project to Benefit Midlands, State
June 17, 2014RICHLAND, SC – Richland County is taking part in a local coalition, including Columbia and Lexington County, seeking state aid for a bundle of transportation projects that are collectively designed…
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Congressman Clyburn Announces Local Student Selected for Library of Congress Junior Fellow Program
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – House Assistant Democratic Leader and South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today that Salters, S.C. native, Margie Scott, was selected to serve as a Library of…
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Town of Lexington Recognizes Medal of Honor Recipient and Declares “Kyle Carpenter Day”
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Mayor Steve MacDougall and Town Council recognized Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, Medal of Honor Recipient, at their June Council Meeting and proclaimed Thursday, June 19, 2014 as…
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Governor Signs Charter School Bill – Creating Pathways to High Quality Charter School Growth
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley signed the House Bill H3853 into law on Thursday, June 12, 2014 refining the procedures of starting and closing public charter schools in South Carolina…
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Governor Signs Charter School Bill – Creating Pathways to High Quality Charter School Growth
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley signed the House Bill H3853 into law on Thursday, June 12, 2014 refining the procedures of starting and closing public charter schools in South Carolina…
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Senator Tim Scott Continues to Press For Answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs For South Carolina’s Veterans
June 16, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – On the heels of the Senate passage of bi-partisan legislation to strengthen access for veterans to health care services and reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S.…
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Senator Tim Scott Continues to Press For Answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs For South Carolina’s Veterans
June 16, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – On the heels of the Senate passage of bi-partisan legislation to strengthen access for veterans to health care services and reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S.…
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National Defense Briefs – June 16, 2014
June 15, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Nineteenth in the series, National Defense Briefs. Each week we bring to readers of MidlandsBiz.com updates aimed at informing with timely military and homeland-security…
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National Defense Briefs – June 16, 2014
June 15, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Nineteenth in the series, National Defense Briefs. Each week we bring to readers of MidlandsBiz.com updates aimed at informing with timely military and homeland-security…
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Eckstrom earns promotion in State Guard
June 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – State Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has been promoted to the rank of Major General with the S.C. State Guard. Eckstrom, who previously held the rank of Brigadier General,…
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Eckstrom earns promotion in State Guard
June 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – State Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has been promoted to the rank of Major General with the S.C. State Guard. Eckstrom, who previously held the rank of Brigadier General,…
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Historic Columbia Receives 2014 SC Historic Preservation Honor Award for Restoration of Woodrow Wilson Family Home
June 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC — Governor Nikki Haley presented Historic Columbia, Richland County and John Milner Associates with the 2014 Historic Preservation Honor Award during the 2014 Historic Preservation Awards ceremony at…
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City council crunches budget
June 11, 2014By Temple Ligon Columbia City Council met Tuesday morning, June 10, for a workshop and that night for a FY-2014/2015 budget public hearing. Excerpts from Tuesday’s budget workshop and the evening…
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Year End Session Report
June 11, 2014By Chip Huggins, SC House District 85 and Nathan Ballentine, SC House District 71 Last week the General Assembly concluded work on the regular legislative session, but lawmakers are…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative
June 9, 2014
Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative
June 9, 2014
Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…
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City of Cayce Named 2013 Tree City
June 9, 2014CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce announced it has been named a 2013 Tree City USA by theArbor Day Foundation in recognition of its dedication to effective urban forest management and promoting the importance of…
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Congressman Clyburn Congratulates Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks on Her Confirmation
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Bruce Howe Hendricks was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate today for a seat on the Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina. “Brucie” Hendricks…
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Congressman Clyburn Congratulates Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks on Her Confirmation
June 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Bruce Howe Hendricks was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate today for a seat on the Federal District Court for the District of South Carolina. “Brucie” Hendricks…
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Richland County Month in Review: May
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County officials, neighborhood residents and others gathered for the official groundbreaking of the County’s dirt road paving program. Nearly 30 roads are scheduled to be paved…
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National Defense Briefs
June 9, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Eighteenth in the series, National Defense Briefs. Each week we bring to readers of MidlandsBiz.com updates aimed at informing with timely military and homeland-security news…
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National Defense Briefs
June 9, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Eighteenth in the series, National Defense Briefs. Each week we bring to readers of MidlandsBiz.com updates aimed at informing with timely military and homeland-security news…
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City and School District Officials Announce Plans for Virginia Pack Site
June 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia and Richland County School District One officials announced the demolition and future plans for the former Virginia Pack Elementary School site. The demolition…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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South Carolina State Parks Service Launches Yearlong ‘Making Memories’ Photo Contest
June 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Parks Service is excited to announce the launch of ‘Making Memories,’ a yearlong photo contest inviting visitors and locals alike to capture, then share,…
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Board Appoints Benggio Acting Director
June 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Leesa Benggio as Acting Director of the South Carolina State Library. Benggio has been employed by…
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Board Appoints Benggio Acting Director
June 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Leesa Benggio as Acting Director of the South Carolina State Library. Benggio has been employed by…
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