House passes bill to reform SC Retirement System
March 1, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed H.3726, a bill that seeks to restore the solvency of the South Carolina Retirement System and…
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Two of South Carolina’s favorites matchup this weekend
March 1, 2017
Baseball and peanuts go together like a ball and glove. South Carolina’s favorite pastime and favorite snack come together this month as the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series heads down…
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Two of South Carolina’s favorites matchup this weekend
March 1, 2017
Baseball and peanuts go together like a ball and glove. South Carolina’s favorite pastime and favorite snack come together this month as the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series heads down…
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House passes Infrastructure Funding and Reform Bill
March 1, 2017House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed H. 3516, the SC Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act, by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote…
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House passes Infrastructure Funding and Reform Bill
March 1, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed H. 3516, the SC Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act, by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host 2017 Women’s Business Opportunity Conference
February 28, 2017
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) will host a Women’s Business Opportunity Conference on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at AGAPE Conference Center (1624 Main Street Columbia, SC…
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Greenville City Fire Department announces partnership with CPI Security
February 27, 2017
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is partnering with CPI Security on an initiative to help young men and women prepare for a career in the fire service. CPI Security provided…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces promotions and transfers
February 27, 2017
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted eleven deputies and transferred three deputies. Adam Bryant, 36, has been promoted to school resource officer at Nursery Road Elementary School. Bryant, a…
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Richland County to repair roads in northeast community
February 27, 2017
Richland County is taking steps to resolve a long-standing concern among Hunters Run subdivision residents who have sought help for several years to upgrade crumbling roads in their Blythewood-area neighborhood.…
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South Carolina online business filings system launches
February 22, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond has announced that organizations in South Carolina can now file more than 150 official business forms through a new online service built in partnership with SC.gov.…
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South Carolina online business filings system launches
February 22, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond has announced that organizations in South Carolina can now file more than 150 official business forms through a new online service built in partnership with SC.gov.…
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Startup Grind selects Voterheads for Top 100
February 22, 2017Voterheads was inducted into the 2017 Class of Startup Exhibitioners by Startup Grind at their annual event held this month in California. “Of the 6,000 plus startups that were considered,…
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SecureGate Ports approved for DHS Qualified Technology List
February 22, 2017
SecureGate Ports, an integrated identification management solution for port security, has earned approval for the Department of Homeland Security’s Qualified Technology List (QTL). Developed by idSoftware — an identification software…
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City Center Partnership announces Main Street District wins four amazing American Advertising Awards
February 22, 2017City Center Partnership is pleased to announce the Main Street District has received four American Advertising Awards from the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands. The awards are as follows:…
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SecureGate Ports approved for DHS Qualified Technology List
February 22, 2017
SecureGate Ports, an integrated identification management solution for port security, has earned approval for the Department of Homeland Security’s Qualified Technology List (QTL). Developed by idSoftware — an identification software…
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City Center Partnership announces Main Street District wins four amazing American Advertising Awards
February 22, 2017
City Center Partnership is pleased to announce the Main Street District has received four American Advertising Awards from the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands. The awards are as follows:…
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Startup Grind selects Voterheads for Top 100
February 22, 2017
Voterheads was inducted into the 2017 Class of Startup Exhibitioners by Startup Grind at their annual event held this month in California. “Of the 6,000 plus startups that were considered,…
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Mayor Benjamin named the recipient of the 2016 Deborah Boward Leadership Award
February 21, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has been name the recipient of the 2016 Deborah Boward Leadership award. “It is an honor to receive this award from Senior Resources,” said Mayor Benjamin. …
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City officials announce The Edge project to proceed on 1401 Assembly St. property
February 17, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced that The Edge project adjacent to the Richland Library is moving forward at 1401 Assembly St. “After consulting with the family that owns the property…
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Local Representative, Rita Allison, receives Common Good Award
February 16, 2017
South Carolina House Representative, Rita Allison received the 2017 South Carolina Common Good Award for Education. Each year, South Carolina United Ways come together to recognize individuals who work to…
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Local Representative, Rita Allison, receives Common Good Award
February 16, 2017
South Carolina House Representative, Rita Allison received the 2017 South Carolina Common Good Award for Education. Each year, South Carolina United Ways come together to recognize individuals who work to…
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Navy releases new research into civil war sub with historic ties to South Carolina
February 15, 2017
From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division Just ahead of the 153rd anniversary of the loss of civil war submarine H.L. Hunley, the Naval History and Heritage…
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Woodrow “Woody” W. Willard, Jr. of Spartanburg begins term as new Chairman of the SCDOT Commission
February 15, 2017
Woodrow “Woody” W. Willard Jr. of Spartanburg will lead his first South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission meeting on Feb. 16 in Columbia since being elected Chairman of the Commission.…
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Woodrow “Woody” W. Willard, Jr. of Spartanburg begins term as new Chairman of the SCDOT Commission
February 15, 2017
Woodrow “Woody” W. Willard Jr. of Spartanburg will lead his first South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission meeting on Feb. 16 in Columbia since being elected Chairman of the Commission.…
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Councilman’s annual update, free movie showing among upcoming county events
February 15, 2017
Several community events are taking place in the coming weeks, including a Councilman’s annual public address and an African American History Month celebration. For a list of all upcoming Richland…
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State of South Carolina posts strong year in industry recruitment and international trade
February 15, 2017
State recruited more than 13,100 new jobs, while exporters achieved seventh consecutive record year in 2016 The S.C. Department of Commerce today released its 2016 industry recruitment and international trade…
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State of South Carolina posts strong year in industry recruitment and international trade
February 15, 2017
State recruited more than 13,100 new jobs, while exporters achieved seventh consecutive record year in 2016 The S.C. Department of Commerce today released its 2016 industry recruitment and international trade…
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AmeriCorps VISTA program opportunity for agencies
February 13, 2017
Organizations serving the Charleston area low-income community looking for high quality volunteers are invited to apply to host an Americorps VISTA member for a one-year term of service. The City…
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Greenville City Fire Department partners with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to launch Project Lifesaver
February 13, 2017
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is partnering with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System on an initiative to launch Project Lifesaver in the city of Greenville. Bon Secours St. Francis…
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No evidence of contamination found at West Ashley dog park
February 13, 2017
A thorough evaluation of the Bees Landing dog park by HAZMAT crews using standard hazardous materials protocols has revealed no evidence of chemical contamination. Earlier, the city of Charleston temporarily…
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City of Greenville opens new fire station
February 13, 2017
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) opened Verdae Station 1, a new fire station located at the corner of Verdae Boulevard and Old Sulphur Springs Road. The facility is ready…
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Deadline approaching in South Carolina for SBA working capital
February 13, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that March 13 is the filing deadline for…
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Deadline approaching in South Carolina for SBA working capital
February 13, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that March 13 is the filing deadline for…
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The SC Alliance to Fix Our Roads President, Bill Ross, issued the following statement
February 10, 2017
In response to the House Ways and Means Committee approving H.3516 The South Carolina House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee gave a key approval today for a plan to…
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The SC Alliance to Fix Our Roads President, Bill Ross, issued the following statement
February 10, 2017
In response to the House Ways and Means Committee approving H.3516 The South Carolina House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee gave a key approval today for a plan to…
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NAGR champions Constitutional Carry in South Carolina
February 9, 2017
H. 37000 would remove the requirement to obtain a permit to carry a concealed firearm Yesterday, State Representative Jonathon Hill filed Constitutional Carry, a bill that would remove the requirement…
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NAGR champions Constitutional Carry in South Carolina
February 9, 2017
H. 37000 would remove the requirement to obtain a permit to carry a concealed firearm Yesterday, State Representative Jonathon Hill filed Constitutional Carry, a bill that would remove the requirement…
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County cleans up trash debacle
February 8, 2017
About 600 households in two of Richland County’s trash collection service areas experienced lackluster service over a period of several weeks in January – so, the County Administrator thought an…
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County Administrator responds to charges of illegality
February 8, 2017
Note: Following is a statement from Richland County Administrator Gerald Seals. A recent front page story about Richland County’s awarding of a construction contract to extend Shop Road alleges…
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Senator Scott delivers powerful speech on race and support of Sessions for Attorney General
February 8, 2017
Washington U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) delivered a powerful speech on the current discussion about race and his support for Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General. Senator Scott…
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Senator Scott delivers powerful speech on race and support of Sessions for Attorney General
February 8, 2017
Washington U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) delivered a powerful speech on the current discussion about race and his support for Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General. Senator Scott…
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SC Ports announces all-time record container volume
February 6, 2017
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced an all-time record container volume of nearly 105,000 pier containers and 185,018 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled in January. As measured in pier containers, or…
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Read to succeed summer reading camp symposium
February 6, 2017
Armed with the intention of leaders making readers, Richland Library is partnering with the South Carolina Department of Education and several other organizations to host the Read to Succeed Summer…
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SCANA and City of Cayce dedicate new ‘Sign of Growth’ for the area
February 6, 2017
There’s a new sign of economic growth in Cayce. SCANA Corporation, the parent company of SCE&G, and the City of Cayce today dedicated a new “Welcome to Cayce” sign on…
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Gov. McMaster asks president for $5.18 billion for SC infrastructure needs
February 6, 2017
In a letter to President Donald Trump, Governor Henry McMaster requested that the president include two South Carolina projects in his national infrastructure plan. A copy of the letter can…
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Gov. McMaster asks president for $5.18 billion for SC infrastructure needs
February 6, 2017
In a letter to President Donald Trump, Governor Henry McMaster requested that the president include two South Carolina projects in his national infrastructure plan. A copy of the letter can…
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County of Lexington Spotlight: Projects, events and daily happenings in February 2017
February 6, 2017In 2017, the County of Lexington will be bringing you monthly updates as to what is happening within the County! With the guidance of Lexington County Council, this is an…
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County of Lexington Spotlight: Projects, events and daily happenings in February 2017
February 6, 2017In 2017, the County of Lexington will be bringing you monthly updates as to what is happening within the County! With the guidance of Lexington County Council, this is an…
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Tom Mullikin announces run for U.S. Congress
February 3, 2017
Commentary by W. Thomas Smith Jr. Last night before hundreds of gathered family, friends, and supporters at the historic Robert Mills Courthouse in Camden; Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin announced…
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Tom Mullikin announces run for U.S. Congress
February 2, 2017Commentary by W. Thomas Smith Jr. Last night before hundreds of gathered family, friends, and supporters at the historic Robert Mills Courthouse in Camden; Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin announced…
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