Inaugural Address, Governor Nikki R. Haley

  January 14, 2015

GOVERNOR NIKKI R. HALEY: Four years ago, I spoke from this very same spot, on this very same occasion. It’s really good to be back! On this amazing day, I…

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Parking Ticket Online Payments

  January 13, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. announces the option to pay parking tickets online via the City of Charleston website. In order to provide another option and…

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Official Portrait of Gov. Nikki Haley Unveiled

  January 12, 2015

Painting Will Be Displayed at Governor’s Mansion Complex COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley’s official portrait was unveiled today at the Governor’s Mansion Complex. An oil-on-linen portrait by John Seibels…

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Tecklenburg says he’s ready for 2015 campaign

  January 12, 2015

Quarterly report shows $133,696.24 in contributions CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston businessman and mayoral candidate John Tecklenburg continues a strong fundraising effort with a quarterly campaign disclosure report showing year to…

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DHEC Board Appoints Eleanor Kitzman as Director

  January 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control announced the appointment of Eleanor Kitzman as director of DHEC. The appointment is subject to approval by the Governor,…

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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces Executive Budget FY 2015-16

  January 12, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today announced her FY 2015-2016 Executive Budget, a budget that stays within a spending cap and pays down debt while investing in education, the…

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The City Manager’s Spotlight

  January 12, 2015

The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City of Columbia has…

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DHEC Director Catherine Templeton Announces Resignation

  January 8, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – At today’s meeting of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control, Director Catherine Templeton announced that she will resign effective January 12, 2015. “When Governor…

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Heightened Level of Home Fire Safety Warranted

  January 7, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The tragedy of the loss of life due to fire is an unspeakable loss at any time of the year, but over the week of Christmas, December…

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Graham Takes Oath of Office

  January 7, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on January 6, 2015 after taking the oath of office as a United States Senator for South Carolina. “The…

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Wilson Votes to Help Small Businesses Hire More Veterans

  January 7, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 22, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015, to permit employers to exclude employees…

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Artisphere Seeks Arts Group Volunteers for Festival Weekend

  January 7, 2015

Annual event’s Arts Partner Program supports local arts community GREENVILLE, SC – Artisphere, Greenville’s Arts Weekend, is currently accepting group volunteer applications for its Arts Partner Program. A unique element of…

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Facade Improvement Program Making Big Impact on Commercial Corridors

  January 7, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville’s Commercial Corridors Facade Improvement Program (FIP) provides financial and technical design assistance to commercial property and business owners for qualified facade improvements. The purpose…

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Citizens reminded to test homes for radon

  January 6, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Department of Health and Environmental Control reminds South Carolinians to test their homes for radon during National Radon Action Month, the agency announced today. “Radon is a naturally-occurring,…

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Subfreezing Temperatures to Hit Richland County This Week

  January 6, 2015

Residents urged to take precautions to keep pets, property safe COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County residents should take special precautions to keep their families, pets and property safe this week…

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Councilman Hill Enters Special Election

  January 5, 2015

FLORENCE, SC – Republican Councilman Robby Hill, small businessman and Florence City Councilman, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the State House 63 special election to be held…

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Two Firefighters Receive Medal of Valor

  January 5, 2015

Several other members of CFD honored with awards during ceremony   COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins presented the Medal of Valor to Engineer Anthony Holloway and…

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Richland County Month in Review: December

  January 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The following are highlights from Richland County Government in December:   Several volunteers gathered at the retention pond at the County’s Public Works facility on Powell Road…

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Wilson Unveils Legislative Agenda for 2015

  January 3, 2015

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after unveiling his 2015 Legislative Agenda at several press conferences across South Carolina’s Second Congressional District in West Columbia,…

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Wilson Mourns the Passing of Gov. James B. Edwards

  December 29, 2014

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on the passing of Governor James B. Edwards: “I am grateful to have had a lifetime of working with…

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South Carolina’s Employment Situation: November 2014

  December 22, 2014

Number of Employed South Carolinians Hits Record High Labor Force Expands for Fifth Consecutive Month   SOUTH CAROLINA – The number of South Carolinians working reached a record high of…

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Record-Breaking Number of S. C. Counties Certified as Work Ready

  December 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC — Lt. Gov. Yancey McGill and Lt. Gov.-Elect Henry McMaster announced today that nearly half of South Carolina’s counties are now certified as work ready, outpacing the nation…

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SC Treasurer’s Office Names Deputy State Treasurer

  December 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Tonia Morris has joined the South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer as Deputy State Treasurer. Morris will oversee the Investment, Debt, and Treasury Management functions. Morris…

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SC Treasurer’s Office Names Deputy State Treasurer

  December 18, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Tonia Morris has joined the South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer as Deputy State Treasurer. Morris will oversee the Investment, Debt, and Treasury Management functions. Morris…

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