Berkeley County Emergency Services Training Center receives $1.6M in state funding
August 20, 2024
For Site Expansion, Facility Upgrades The Berkeley County Emergency Services Training Center has received $1,616,398.57 in state funding for expansion and facility upgrades at its site in Moncks Corner. Since 1996,…
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Coastal Community Foundation opens disaster relief grant applications for Colleton County
August 20, 2024
Coastal Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for nonprofits providing disaster relief and recovery in Colleton County. To apply organizations must be a registered 501(c)3 serving Colleton County. The…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2024 Angels
August 19, 2024
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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Dorchester County to distribute flood cleanup buckets following Tropical Storm Debby
August 15, 2024
In the aftermath of the recent flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby, Dorchester County will host additional distribution sites for flood cleanup buckets, generously donated by The Salvation Army of…
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Dorchester County recognized with two prestigious awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting and Procurement
August 14, 2024
Dorchester County is proud to announce that it has received two distinguished awards that highlight its commitment to excellence in government operations. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States…
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Flood Recovery Assistance: cleanup buckets and community support available
August 13, 2024
In the aftermath of the recent flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby, Dorchester County will be distributing flood cleanup buckets, August 13, 2024. These supplies were generously donated by The…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024
Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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Residents, businesses encouraged to report storm damage
August 12, 2024
County Assessing Damage from Tropical Storm Debby Berkeley County crews are assessing damage from Tropical Storm Debby. Residents and businesses that sustained storm-related damage are urged to report it online HERE or via…
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Berkeley County storm damage assessment continues
August 12, 2024
Berkeley County continues to assess storm damage throughout the county. Crews will be out surveying damage and going door-to-door to gauge the extent of storm’s impact. Residents and businesses that…
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Berkeley County Emergency Operations transition to OPCON 2
August 12, 2024
Public Encouraged to Report Storm Damage Berkeley County Emergency Operations transitioned to OPCON 2 at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 10. The Emergency Operations Center continues to remain activated and…
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Berkeley County Crews surveying damage from Debby
August 12, 2024
Residents, Businesses Encouraged to Report Structural Damage Berkeley County is assessing damage from recent flooding caused by Tropical Depression Debby. Over the next few days, crews will be out surveying…
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Town of Hilton Head Island lifts State of Emergency
August 8, 2024
Town of Hilton Head Island Mayor Alan Perry has rescinded the State of Emergency that was put in place to respond to impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, effective 9 a.m.…
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City of Charleston announces revised garbage collection schedule due to Tropical Storm Debby impact
August 8, 2024
The City of Charleston announces an important update to the garbage collection schedule in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby. Following a last-minute assessment of conditions at the Berkeley County…
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Town of Hilton Head Island updates after Tropical Storm Debby – August 7, 2024
August 8, 2024
With Tropical Storm Debby subsiding, the Town of Hilton Head Island administrative offices will resume normal operations at 8 a.m. on Thursday, August 8. “We are fortunate that we did…
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City-wide curfew extended until Wednesday
August 7, 2024
As a result of the latest forecast, Mayor Cogswell has extended the city-wide curfew until tomorrow morning. As of 7:00am, we have received eight inches of rain and are expecting an additional…
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Dorchester County requests residents to report structural damage from Tropical Storm Debbie
August 7, 2024
Dorchester County requests residents to report structural damage to residences or businesses. This information will assist county damage assessment teams in evaluating the extent of the storm’s impact and will…
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Chugach Government Solutions and Ignite Digital Services partner to deliver tailored services to government customers
August 6, 2024
Chugach Government Solutions, LLC (CGS), and Ignite Digital Services (IDS) have announced newly formed Chugach Ignite Solutions (CIS), an entity established under the Small Business Administration (SBA) approved Mentor Protégé…
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Town of Hilton Head Island updates on Tropical Storm Debby
August 6, 2024
With heavy winds and rains expected from Tropical Storm Debby, the Town of Hilton Head Island is prepared to respond and continues to advise the public to be ready for…
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Governor McMaster declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
August 6, 2024
Order Issued to Prepare for Potential Effects from Tropical Storm Debby Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-16, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of…
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President Biden approves emergency declaration for South Carolina
August 6, 2024
FEMA announced August 5, 2024 that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Carolina to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Debby beginning…
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S.C. Commerce selects first executive director of the SC NEXUS Tech Hub
August 2, 2024
Accomplished Economic Developer Cristina Paredes to head state’s effort to become a leader in advanced energy The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced Cristina Paredes will serve as the…
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SCDES announces grant application period opens for ‘Champions of the Environment’
August 1, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announces the grant application period for Champions of the Environment is now open. Kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers can now apply for grant…
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Berkeley County accepting applications for State Accommodations Tax Funding
August 1, 2024
Apply August 1-31, 2024 Berkeley County is now accepting applications from individuals or businesses to apply for State Accommodation Tax funding. The deadline to apply is Saturday, August 31 at 5…
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The City of Charleston to host Lender Matchmaking event this Friday
July 30, 2024
The City of Charleston and Small Business Association (SBA) are excited for the annual Lender Matchmaking Event this Friday, August 2nd at The Citadel! Join us for this free in-person event to meet…
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The Nature Conservancy to receive $200 million from EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program
July 29, 2024
TNC in South Carolina to receive $39 million to sequester carbon in bottomland forests. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced that it will receive $200 million toward nature-based climate solutions, supporting…
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Ignite Digital Services joins SkillBridge program
July 25, 2024
Ignite Digital Services, a digital transformation company serving the national security sector, joined the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge program in June. With nearly 200,000 members of the U.S.…
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SCDOT and City of Charleston announce safety enhancement project along Morrison Drive
July 22, 2024
Officials from the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the City of Charleston announced the details of a safety enhancement project along Morrison Drive between Johnson Street and Blake Street…
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New Guidelines announced for public comments at Hilton Head Island Town meetings
July 22, 2024
Residents and other members of the public who wish to address the Town of Hilton Head Island council members must now follow new guidelines that took effect on July 1.…
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SCDOT awarded $175 million to replace bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion
July 19, 2024This week, the Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by…
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The City of Charleston launches annual School Supply Drive for the 21st First Day Festival
July 18, 2024
The City of Charleston is proud to announce the kickoff of its annual School Supply Drive in support of the upcoming First Day Festival. While the First Day Festival will…
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The City of Charleston’s livability and tourism department to facilitate annual Operation Moveout from July 31-August 5
July 16, 2024
The City of Charleston will be conducting the annual Operation Moveout collection program to help remove trash and bulk items from crowded downtown streets with the high volume of lease…
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Dorchester County hosts onsite hiring event
July 15, 2024
Dorchester County is excited to announce another onsite hiring event to fill multiple positions within the Water and Sewer Department. This accelerated hiring event will take place on July 17th,…
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529s – Not Just for Four-Year Schools
July 15, 2024
Whether it’s a quiet lane, a winding trail or a busy highway – the roads we travel are as unique and distinct as the people who travel them. The paths…
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A Growing Concern: addressing the dangers of social isolation and food insecurities in Summerville
July 15, 2024
As social isolation and food insecurity continue to impact the Summerville area, Meals on Wheels of Summerville remains dedicated to addressing these critical issues during these unprecedented, challenging times. The…
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Dorchester County Council approves $2.27 million for storm debris removal
July 11, 2024
On Monday, July 8, 2024, Dorchester County Council approved the allocation of $2,277,471 for the removal of debris from County easements affected by the storm on June 10th. This effort…
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CPI for all items falls 0.1 percent in June; gasoline down
July 11, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, after being unchanged in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.…
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Dorchester County appoints new Clerk to Council
July 8, 2024
Dorchester County is pleased to announce the appointment of Lona R. Conrad as the new Clerk to Council, effective July 8, 2024. Ms. Conrad brings a wealth of experience and…
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Grants awarded to improve 10 South Carolina communities
July 8, 2024
S.C. Department of Commerce awards more than $10.5 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Ten communities from around South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling more than…
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County’s new HOME Program offering grant assistance for affordable housing projects
July 8, 2024
Informational Workshop on July 25, 2024 Berkeley County is hosting an informational workshop this month about its new Homeownership Development Program, an initiative to help fund construction of affordable housing…
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Governor Henry McMaster’s Working Group Builds Foundation for Independent Forensic Accounting Review of State Funds
July 8, 2024
The working group charged by Governor Henry McMaster this spring to look into questions surrounding the existence of $1.8 billion in state funds has prepared the documentation and information necessary…
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Graham helps secure $45 million in federal funding for South Carolina Tech Hub
July 3, 2024
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) applauded the announcement that South Carolina will receive $45 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA)’s Tech Hubs…
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Governor Henry McMaster Announces Line Item Vetoes for FY 2024-2025 State Budget
July 3, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster today announced line item vetoes for the FY 2024-2025 state budget at a Statehouse news conference. The budget includes a historic 292 proposals from the governor’s executive…
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The urgent need to address China UnionPay’s influence in the credit card industry
July 2, 2024By Kyle Johnson As lawmakers continue to crackdown on China’s growing threat to the U.S., it’s time for Congress to turn its attention to the credit card industry, another area…
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SC NEXUS one of 12 tech hubs to receive millions in federal funding
July 2, 2024
SC NEXUS awarded $45 million to advance cyber-secure grid resilience technologies (GRT) SC NEXUS received $45 million in implementation grant funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration…
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City of Charleston initiates Active Flooding Mitigation Plan in preparation for July 1st heavy rainfall
July 1, 2024
In light of forecasted potential flooding from excessive rainfall and elevated tides on Monday, July 1, 2024, the City of Charleston is taking proactive measures to safeguard residents and businesses…
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Dorchester County announces appointment of Adam Davis as Deputy Administrator of Operations
July 1, 2024
Dorchester County is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Adam Davis as the new Deputy Administrator of Operations, effective Monday, July 15, 2024. As Deputy Administrator of Operations, Mr.…
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City of Charleston hosts 3rd annual open data day to reinforce commitment to an open and transparent government
June 26, 2024
The City of Charleston is hosting an event to demonstrate how public data informs decision-making and to teach residents how to use our tools and data for their own projects.…
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Dorchester County launches Reassessment Roadshow
June 26, 2024
Dorchester County is excited to announce the Reassessment Roadshow, a series of drop-in events designed to provide residents with important information about the reassessment process and its impact on property…
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Berkeley County’s St. Stephen Magistrate Court temporarily closing, relocating
June 25, 2024
Berkeley County’s St. Stephen Magistrate Court, currently located at 113 Ravenell Drive, will be temporarily closed from Saturday, July 8 – Friday, July 12, 2024, to allow staff to move their offices to…
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Wasteful litigation ignores Lowcountry’s climate needs
June 25, 2024
By Tom Swatzel In 2020, the mayor of Charleston filed a lawsuit against several energy producers, including a local company based here in South Carolina, over climate change. The suit…
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