Business Leaders Brief Administration on International Trade Policy
September 5, 2014U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will gather input on how trade policies affect businesses’ bottom lines Washington, DC – As Congress is threatening to…
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North Columbia residents organize against beer and wine licensing
September 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – A group of concerned North Columbia residents is organizing to resist the growing number of retail sites in the area licensed to sell beer and wine. Concerned…
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Residents’ Input Wanted at Third Round of Workshops about Future Growth in Richland County
September 5, 2014September 8 – 11, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County residents will have a third opportunity next week to offer up their insight and suggestions about what the future of…
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State Extends Winning Streak
September 5, 2014
SC Earns Prominent Award for Annual Financial Report for 26th Consecutive Year COLUMBIA, SC – Continuing a generation-long streak, S.C. Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom’s office has received a prestigious national financial reporting award…
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Greenville B-Cycle Expands System and Offers Discounted Annual Memberships
September 4, 2014
New Stations Installed at Greenville Zoo and Hughes Public Library at Heritage Green GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville B-cycle installed two new stations this week, expanding the bike share network…
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Fall for Greenville Funds Local Projects Through Grant Program
September 3, 2014
Four nonprofits benefit from success of 2013 festival GREENVILLE, SC – Fall for Greenville board members presented $35,000 to four local nonprofit organizations. With the success of the 2013 festival, local…
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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests Nearly $2 Million to Support Entrepreneurs and Startups in South Carolina
September 3, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million investment to the University of South Carolina (USC)/Columbia…
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Decker Boulevard Demolition Begins
September 3, 2014Once a popular family restaurant will soon become green space COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Councilman Jim Manning announced today that the demolition work has begun at 2628 Decker…
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The SCEA Recommends Bakari Sellers for Lt. Governor
September 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) announced today that it is recommending State Rep. Bakari T. Sellers in the race for South Carolina Lieutenant Governor. “An…
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Richland County Month in Review: August
September 3, 2014The following are highlights from Richland County Government in August: Richland County’s IT Department was presented with two prominent awards by Government Management Information Sciences (GMIS), an association of worldwide government…
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Richland County CASA Sets Personal Record with 100 Percent Compliance
September 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – For the first time in its 30 years, Richland County’s child advocacy program received a perfect assessment from its national association. Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates…
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Two Richland County Residents Plead Guilty To Unemployment Insurance Fraud
September 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and the SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) today announced that two Richland County residents entered guilty pleas to unemployment…
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Advertisement of Vacancies on the Riverbanks Park Commission
September 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill one (1) vacancy on the Riverbanks Park Commission. The purpose of this commission is to establish and operate…
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Municipal Association of SC Rolls Out Expanded On-Demand Training for Elected Officials
August 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Getting a new job typically means getting trained on the specifics of that job. But when someone is elected to a local office, such as mayor or…
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Mayor Benjamin releases statement on Ethics Commission ruling
August 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement today in response to the South Carolina State Ethics Commission’s unanimous ruling that Mayor Benjamin was correct to not…
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Richland County’s IT Department Receives International Awards for Innovative Program, Outstanding Personnel
August 25, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The progress and ingenuity of Richland County’s Information Technology Department was recently recognized with two top awards – one for an innovative new tax-paying system, the other…
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Neighborhood Planning Conference Encourages Residents to Help Build Happy Communities
August 25, 2014Saturday, Oct. 11th, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ~ COLUMBIA, SC – “Striving for Happiness” is more than a theme for Richland County’s neighborhood planning conference this year – it also describes a vision…
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Columbia City Council holds a regularly scheduled meeting
August 20, 2014By Temple Ligon At Columbia City Council last Tuesday night, August 19, three major issues dominated the meeting. First was the city employee and retiree health care plan, something…
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Golden Strip roads, bridges and sidewalks to be repaired with yes vote
August 20, 2014SIMPSONVILLE, SC – The Golden Strip area has 40 infrastructure projects on The November Roads Referendum list. Those are 40 projects that will be completed in the next eight years…
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Golden Strip roads, bridges and sidewalks to be repaired with yes vote
August 20, 2014SIMPSONVILLE, SC – The Golden Strip area has 40 infrastructure projects on The November Roads Referendum list. Those are 40 projects that will be completed in the next eight years…
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City of Columbia Office of Economic Development moves forward with “Business in Motion”
August 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia’s Office of Economic Development has announced the kickoff of their “Business in Motion” program, an extension of their ongoing partnership with the Greater…
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City of Columbia to Launch Fundraising Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness
August 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Mayor Steve Benjamin, Columbia Police Department Chief Skip Holbrook, Columbia Fire Department Chief Aubrey Jenkins and City staff launched the sale of official City of Columbia Breast…
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City Issues Statement Regarding Permits for Vehicles for Hire
August 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia has issued the following statement regarding the process for issuing permits for vehicles for hire: Currently, Columbia permits vehicles for hire compliant…
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Graham Introduces Bill to Designate ‘Manufacturing Universities’
August 18, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware) to help schools strengthen their engineering programs to meet the growing demands of 21st century manufacturing.…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2014
August 18, 2014
Unemployment Rate Shifts Upward In July, South Carolina’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate increased to 5.7 percent from 5.3 percent in June, marking a shift upward after little change during the second…
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Museum 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
August 18, 2014
Moses Holland and Manley McClure to be inducted October 14 ANDERSON, SC – The Anderson County Museum (ACM) Advisory Committee announced today that Moses Holland and Manley McClure will…
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Electronics, Tires and More Accepted at Special Recycling Event
August 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County is making it easy for residents to safely recycle items that are not collected curbside by holding a special Electronic Recycling Event. Residents can drop…
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Greenlink Begins Downtown Trolley Service Aug 14th
August 14, 2014
GREENVILLE SC – Greenlink will begin downtown trolley service on Thurs., Aug 14., with a revised route that will transition from a flag-stop to a fixed-stop system. To celebrate Greenville’s new downtown…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.C. Brewery Bill
August 13, 2014
H.3512 – Reducing Regulations For Small Business COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Sean Bennett, Representative Derham Cole and Joseph Ackerman, President of Conquest…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.C. Brewery Bill
August 13, 2014
H.3512 – Reducing Regulations For Small Business COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Sean Bennett, Representative Derham Cole and Joseph Ackerman, President of Conquest…
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Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions
August 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is seeking persons to serve on a variety of boards and commissions. Participation is another way city residents can take part in their…
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K. Lee Graham to Serve as Grand Marshall for Labor Day Festival & Parade
August 11, 2014CHAPIN, SC – Chapin’s own K. Lee Graham, the new 2014 Miss Teen USA, will serve as the Grand Marshall for the 35th annual Chapin Labor Day Festival and Parade, scheduled for September…
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Cruver Receives Angels in Adoption Award
August 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Dan Cruver, a 1994 graduate of Bob Jones University, was recently selected by U.S. Senator Tim Scott as a recipient of the 2014 Angels in Adoption Award.…
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Greenlink Previews New Downtown Trolleys During Green Day Ribbon-Cutting
August 6, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – One of two new downtown trolleys made an appearance on Main Street today as part of the city’s annual Green Day celebration. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Landmark Solar Energy Bill
August 6, 2014
S.1189 – Making Solar Energy Affordable And Accessible COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Greg Gregory and representatives from the electric cooperatives, utilities, and…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Landmark Solar Energy Bill
August 6, 2014
S.1189 – Making Solar Energy Affordable And Accessible COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Greg Gregory and representatives from the electric cooperatives, utilities, and…
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S.C. High School Workforce Readiness Program Bests National Standards, Receives Top Awards
August 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly all high school seniors who participated in Jobs for America’s Graduates-SC (JAG-SC) received a diploma this year. The program posted a 92.2 percent graduation rate, which…
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S.C. High School Workforce Readiness Program Bests National Standards, Receives Top Awards
August 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly all high school seniors who participated in Jobs for America’s Graduates-SC (JAG-SC) received a diploma this year. The program posted a 92.2 percent graduation rate, which…
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Council adopts Mayor Benjamin’s “Refugee Children” resolution
August 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia City Council today adopted a resolution proposed by Mayor Steve Benjamin that welcomes unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children placed with sponsor families in the city and calls…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Appoints Robert Polk As S.C. State Fire Marshal
August 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has announced Robert “Bert” Polk as the next State Fire Marshal. Polk has more than 40 years of experience in fire and emergency services,…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Appoints Robert Polk As S.C. State Fire Marshal
August 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has announced Robert “Bert” Polk as the next State Fire Marshal. Polk has more than 40 years of experience in fire and emergency services,…
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Town of Lexington Earns Elite Achievers Award from the SC Chapter of Government Management Information Sciences
August 5, 2014
LEXINGTON, SC – The Town of Lexington was honored with the Elite Achievers Award from the SC.GMIS for our Patrol Division Device Management Project at their July 24, 2014 Project Management…
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Richland County Energizes its Sustainability Efforts with New Policies
August 3, 2014Richland County is setting a course toward a greener future with new policies to increase energy efficiency and, in turn, reduce operations costs. Two policies recently adopted by County Council…
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Richland County Month in Review: July
August 1, 2014The following are highlights from Richland County Government in July: More than 200 residents offered feedback on the direction of the County’s future growth and plans for land…
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Repairs Completed For “The Turn” at Battery
July 31, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The first phase of the Battery seawall repair & reconstruction project involved the reconstruction of “The Turn” – the portion of the High Battery that connects the stone…
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Operation Move-Out
July 31, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – A large number of leases for rental properties in downtown Charleston are over at the end of July. In the past, this has resulted in a build-up of…
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New Business Lands at County Airport
July 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Airport Commission and Richland County Council have welcomed Aircraft Maintenance Services (AMS) to the Jim Hamilton – LB Owens Airport (CUB). “It means more…
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County’s Transportation Penny Program Shifting into High Gear
July 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In its first year, Richland County’s transportation sales tax brought in $53 million – $3 million more than anticipated. The higher-than-projected revenue puts the County closer to…
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Greenville Resident Receives Exceptional Citizen Service Award
July 30, 2014
GREENVILLE SC – Fire Chief Steve Kovalcik, Deputy Chief Allen Quinn and Battalion Chief Alfred McElrath presented Greenville resident Charles Garretson with the Greenville City Fire Department’s Exceptional Citizen Service Award at…
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Applications Now Being Accepted for Citizens Fire Academy
July 29, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville City Fire Department is now accepting applications for its Citizens Fire Academy. The free seven-week program is open to anyone age 18 and older and…
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