South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2017
September 15, 2017
Unemployment rate inches up in August, employer payrolls hit record level The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in August to 4 percent from 3.9 percent in July. The over-the-month…
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City of Charleston recovery efforts continue
September 14, 2017City of Charleston recovery efforts related to Hurricane Irma continued today. Public service crews continued to move throughout the city today cleaning residual mud off of roadways and sidewalks that…
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Emergency Permitting Procedures for Irma Storm Damage
September 14, 2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District announced the initiation of emergency regulatory permitting procedures in response to conditions resulting from possible erosion and storm damage associated with Hurricane…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond reminds charitable donors to give smart after back-to-back hurricanes
September 13, 2017
In the wake of back-to-back hurricanes striking the United States, Secretary of State Mark Hammond is reminding South Carolinians to be extra vigilant when helping those in need. “Although South…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond reminds charitable donors to give smart after back-to-back hurricanes
September 13, 2017
In the wake of back-to-back hurricanes striking the United States, Secretary of State Mark Hammond is reminding South Carolinians to be extra vigilant when helping those in need. “Although South…
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Richland County to cover rising costs of employee dependent health coverage
September 13, 2017
Richland County Council is taking steps to lessen the burden of rising health costs for County employees with dependents. Council approved a recommendation from the County Administrator’s Office to absorb…
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Mayor Benjamin’s Move with the Mayor program to continue throughout September
September 13, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will join residents in taking steps to fight the leading killer of Columbia citizens – heart disease. Mayor Benjamin will continue the city’s Move with the…
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City Manager’s Spotlight – September 2017
September 13, 2017
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 Manager’s Spotlight on…
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Report coastal damage to DHEC
September 12, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging residents and officials to report Tropical Storm Irma damage to the agency and local building officials. Damage to…
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City of Charleston recovery efforts underway
September 12, 2017
City of Charleston recovery efforts have been underway since daybreak following initial assessments of damage related to Hurricane Irma. Throughout the day, more than 200 city employees will fan out…
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Forum planned for Chapin Town Council and Mayor candidates
September 12, 2017Chapin area residents will have an opportunity to meet the candidates running to serve on Chapin Town Council at a candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, October 5 at 5:30 pm…
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County of Lexington administrative offices to reopen for business Tuesday
September 12, 2017
County of Lexington administrative offices will be open under normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. All of the following offices will be open: County Libraries Lexington County Recreations and…
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Forum planned for Chapin Town Council and Mayor candidates
September 12, 2017
Chapin area residents will have an opportunity to meet the candidates running to serve on Chapin Town Council at a candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, October 5 at 5:30 pm…
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Richland County offices to close, Hurricane Irma preparation continues
September 8, 2017Richland County is continuing with preparations to include closing government offices as Hurricane Irma begins to make landfall on the east coast of the United States. County officials held a…
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Lexington County Franchise Collection Service – Waste Industries Customers Rate Increase
September 8, 2017Effective October 1, 2017 customers receiving Curbside Solid Waste and Recycling Collection service from Waste Industries (WI) will see an increase in their quarterly service rate. The current rate of $48.45 will…
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Richland County makes preparations ahead of Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017Richland County emergency officials and other department personnel are preparing for the potential of damaging winds, heavy rain and the risk of flooding as Hurricane Irma moves closer to the…
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State officials announce preparations for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017Governor Issues Executive Order Evacuating Hospitals, Nursing Homes Governor Henry McMaster today held a media briefing with state emergency response officials to provide an update on the potential impact of…
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State officials announce preparations for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017Governor Issues Executive Order Evacuating Hospitals, Nursing Homes Governor Henry McMaster today held a media briefing with state emergency response officials to provide an update on the potential impact of…
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Richland County offices to close, Hurricane Irma preparation continues
September 8, 2017Richland County is continuing with preparations to include closing government offices as Hurricane Irma begins to make landfall on the east coast of the United States. County officials held a…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels
September 7, 2017
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels
September 7, 2017
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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West Columbia Riverwalk open
September 7, 2017
The West Columbia Riverwalk is now open from Moffatt Street to the South end. After the October 2015 flood, portions of the Riverwalk were closed due to damage from the…
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Lottery chief touts public gaming for public good
September 7, 2017Matthew Pollard (center), a member of Capital Rotary’s programs committee, welcomes South Carolina Education Lottery chief operating officer Tony Cooper (left) and assistant controller Brian Ford to the club’s Sept.…
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Sandbags available to residents in preparation for Hurricane Irma
September 7, 2017The City of Charleston has a limited number of free sandbags available to assist residents who anticipate localized flooding. Distribution will begin tomorrow, September 7th, at 8 a.m. The sandbags may be picked…
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SCDOT restricts lane closures on all South Carolina interstates due to Hurricane Irma
September 7, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has restricted lane closures for non-emergency highway work on all interstate highways in South Carolina to help travel conditions impacted by Hurricane Irma.…
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SCDOT restricts lane closures on all South Carolina interstates due to Hurricane Irma
September 7, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has restricted lane closures for non-emergency highway work on all interstate highways in South Carolina to help travel conditions impacted by Hurricane Irma.…
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Lottery chief touts public gaming for public good
September 7, 2017
Matthew Pollard (center), a member of Capital Rotary’s programs committee, welcomes South Carolina Education Lottery chief operating officer Tony Cooper (left) and assistant controller Brian Ford to the club’s Sept.…
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Richland County’s Emergency Planners: Be Prepared, Stay Prepared
September 6, 2017
The antidote to an emergency is preparedness. No one knows that better than Richland County’s emergency planners who built their careers around communicating the importance of being prepared and self-sustaining…
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Gov. Henry McMaster asks South Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Hurricane…
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City of Cayce and Cayce Department of Public Safety partner with Lexington School District Two to provide resource officer for Cayce Elementary
September 6, 2017The City of Cayce and the Cayce Department of Public Safety are thrilled to announce its partnership with Lexington School District Two to provide a School Resource Officer (SRO) for the new Cayce Elementary School. Cayce…
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Gov. Henry McMaster asks South Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Hurricane…
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Gov. Henry McMaster asks South Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Hurricane…
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City of Charleston closely monitoring Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
The city of Charleston has been and will continue closely monitoring Hurricane Irma’s track and the potential impact for South Carolina. Emergency officials, supervisors, managers, and department heads from the…
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Finance Department receives top award for 4th Consecutive Year
September 6, 2017The City of Columbia has earned the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Government Financial Officers Association of the United States and Canada issues…
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Applications now being accepted for 2017 Citizens Fire Academy
September 4, 2017
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is now accepting applications for its annual Citizens Fire Academy. This will be the fifth year of GCFD’s free seven-week program, which is open…
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First new roads bill funds received by SCDOT
September 2, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received its first influx of new revenues from the Roads Bill passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. The $4.8…
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First new roads bill funds received by SCDOT
September 2, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received its first influx of new revenues from the Roads Bill passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. The $4.8…
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South Carolina sends additional emergency assistance resources to Texas
September 1, 2017Governor Henry McMaster announced that the Pee Dee Regional Incident Management Team (IMT) has been deployed to Texas in response to Hurricane Harvey. The Team has been augmented with members of…
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Richland County partners with ‘Columbia Relief’ for Hurricane Harvey victims
September 1, 2017
Richland County is joining the City of Columbia, Lexington County, the University of South Carolina and other community partners to maximize efforts to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey. The Columbia…
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Coordinated effort to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey from Columbia, SC
September 1, 2017In 2015, in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin, Columbia and the Midlands area received support from around the country. Now, it’s our turn to give back. Governments, businesses, and nonprofits…
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South Carolina sends emergency assistance resources to Texas
September 1, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina has received a request from Texas for emergency assistance following Hurricane Harvey and that the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Teams (SC-HART) have…
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City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts: Volunteers needed to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride!
August 31, 2017
Volunteers to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride! The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers in September to help conduct our fourth annual…
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Folly Association of Business is seeking Event Manager to coordinate Annual Folly Beach Festivals
August 31, 2017
The Folly Association of Business (FAB) is looking for an event manager to plan and coordinate four Folly Beach festivals. FAB hosts four outdoor festivals throughout the year including the Bill Murray Look-A-Like…
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Mayor Tecklenburg presents plan for monuments to Commission on History
August 31, 2017
August 30th, Mayor John J. Tecklenburg sent the following letter to the chair of the city of Charleston’s Commission on History: Dear Chairman Greene: Earlier this year, my wife…
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Avoid Fraudulent Charities Looking to Profit Off Texas Devastation
August 30, 2017From the Office of the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond: COLUMBIA, S.C. – In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, many South Carolinians are searching…
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Avoid Fraudulent Charities Looking to Profit Off Texas Devastation
August 30, 2017From the Office of the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond: COLUMBIA, S.C. – In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, many South Carolinians are searching…
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Greenville City Fire Department receives Class 1 rating from ISO
August 29, 2017
A representative from ISO officially announced the City of Greenville’s receipt of a Public Protection Classification of 1 at tonight’s formal meeting of City Council. The ISO evaluates municipal fire protection efforts in…
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City of Charleston to Host Civic Engagement Workshop, “I’m a Resident, Now What?” – September 23
August 29, 2017
The city of Charleston will hold a civic engagement workshop, “I’m a Resident, Now What?” on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Citadel Holliday…
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S.C. Department of Commerce creates Council for Innovation Initiatives
August 28, 2017
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced the creation of the Council for Innovation Initiatives. Tasked with helping the state advance the South Carolina Innovation Plan, which was published in January…
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S.C. Department of Commerce creates Council for Innovation Initiatives
August 28, 2017
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced the creation of the Council for Innovation Initiatives. Tasked with helping the state advance the South Carolina Innovation Plan, which was published in January…
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