West Columbia Police Department to set lures for prime Pokè hunting
August 3, 2016
Join the West Columbia Police Department for Pokè Monday at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater every Monday, for the next several months, with extended hours until 10pm. The Riverwalk Park…
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Chapin Police to offer Citizens Academy this fall
August 2, 2016
The Chapin Police Department is accepting applications for the Chapin Citizens Academy, a six-week program designed to expose citizens to police operations and build stronger relationships between the community and…
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Chapin Police to offer Citizens Academy this fall
August 1, 2016The Chapin Police Department is accepting applications for the Chapin Citizens Academy, a six-week program designed to expose citizens to police operations and build stronger relationships between the community and…
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Traffic signal improvements underway at Johns Island intersection
August 1, 2016
On Monday, July 25, the City of Charleston Department of Traffic and Transportation began manually operating the traffic signal at Maybank Highway and River Road during peak weekday traffic (7-9…
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Richland County month in review: July
August 1, 2016
The following are highlights from Richland County Government in July: Richland County Coroner Gary Watts and his staff invited the community to an open house and tour of the new…
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I-26 eastbound lane closure in Newberry County starting 8 pm Sunday, July 31, 2016
July 29, 2016
Heavy Traffic Congestion Expected The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to close one lane along a portion of Interstate 26 Eastbound in Newberry County for emergency bridge repairs…
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I-26 eastbound lane closure in Newberry County starting 8 pm Sunday, July 31, 2016
July 29, 2016
Heavy Traffic Congestion Expected The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to close one lane along a portion of Interstate 26 Eastbound in Newberry County for emergency bridge repairs…
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S.C. Department of Commerce partners with SCBIO
July 28, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Commerce has formed a partnership with the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization (SCBIO) to design a strategic plan for creating future growth in the life…
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S.C. Department of Commerce partners with SCBIO
July 28, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Commerce has formed a partnership with the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization (SCBIO) to design a strategic plan for creating future growth in the life…
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County of Lexington to hold a community meeting regarding CDBG-DR funding for flood relief
July 27, 2016The County of Lexington Department of Community Development will host a community meeting to present information regarding the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, and the County’s ongoing flood…
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County of Lexington to hold a community meeting regarding CDBG-DR funding for flood relief
July 27, 2016The County of Lexington Department of Community Development will host a community meeting to present information regarding the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, and the County’s ongoing flood…
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County of Lexington to hold two community meetings regarding CDBG-DR funding for flood relief
July 26, 2016
The County of Lexington Department of Community Development will host two community meetings to present information regarding the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, and the County’s ongoing flood…
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Voterheads launches free service to monitor local and county governments across South Carolina
July 26, 2016Voterheads announced today that citizens in all 46 South Carolina counties will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. Subscribers enter a zip code…
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Voterheads launches free service to monitor local and county governments across South Carolina
July 26, 2016
Voterheads announced today that citizens in all 46 South Carolina counties will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. Subscribers enter a zip code…
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Mayor Tecklenburg announces West Ashley Farmers Market
July 25, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – This fall the City of Charleston will host a pilot farmers market west of the Ashley. The West Ashley Farmers Market will be held on Wednesday evenings from…
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Secretary of State offers free notary public seminars across South Carolina
July 25, 2016
Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering six free regional notary public seminars this summer and fall for all South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. These…
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DSS names new Greenville County Director
July 22, 2016
Officials with South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) recently named Dena Reeves-Green as the Director of Greenville County DSS. Ms. Reeves-Green has worked for the State of South Carolina…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2016
July 22, 2016
DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement: “It has been 15 years since our unemployment rate has been this low. Businesses are putting their trust in us that we can provide…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2016
July 22, 2016
DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement: “It has been 15 years since our unemployment rate has been this low. Businesses are putting their trust in us that we can provide…
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Greenville City and Boiling Springs Fire Departments to welcome Carolina Brotherhood Ride July 25
July 21, 2016
Founded in 2012 by two Charlotte Fire Department members, the Carolina Brotherhood is an annual cycling event comprised of active duty and retired firefighters and police officers from South Carolina…
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City of Columbia Wastewater team wins national Water Heroes Award
July 21, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – City of Columbia Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant staff, Ashley Dove, James Foust, Adrian Martin, and Brandon Wilcox, were selected by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) for its…
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Next set of meetings announced for community-based flood recovery committee
July 20, 2016
Richland County’s Blue Ribbon Committee has scheduled its next five meetings for discussing flood recovery initiatives and making recommendations on behalf of those affected by the October 2015 flood. The…
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Richland County Concludes EMS Investigation
July 18, 2016
Richland County’s investigation into inappropriate social media posts by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) employees concluded Monday with the termination of two staffers and the resignation of another, following the discharge…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 18, 2016
The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 15, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The Association of…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2016-2017
July 18, 2016
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Bill Young, City of Walterboro, was re-elected president.…
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Five questions for Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
July 18, 2016By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the wake of the nationwide ambush-shootings of police officers and the obviously escalating polarization between law enforcement and many within America’s largely African-American communities,…
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County of Lexington awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
July 18, 2016For the 28th year in a row, the County of Lexington’s Financial Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers…
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County of Lexington awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
July 18, 2016
For the 28th year in a row, the County of Lexington’s Financial Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers…
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Five questions for Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
July 18, 2016
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the wake of the nationwide ambush-shootings of police officers and the obviously escalating polarization between law enforcement and many within America’s largely African-American communities,…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
July 13, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Citizens Advisory Council for the Columbia Police Department Seeking one (1) Applicant for…
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Advertisement of Vacancy on Façade Improvement Review Committee
July 13, 2016
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is accepting applications to fill the Architect and Commercial Loan Officer vacancies on the Façade Improvement Review Committee. The purpose of this…
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Georgia and South Carolina announce collaborative infrastructure project on I-20
July 13, 2016
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley jointly announced a state partnership for an estimated $75 million project to replace the existing Interstate 20 bridges over the…
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Richland County terminates EMS worker after social media posts
July 13, 2016
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – After completing an investigation that revealed a violation of personnel policies and “erosion of public trust,” Richland County terminated a senior paramedic Wednesday. The County is also…
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Statement Issued by City Manager Teresa Wilson, Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins
July 11, 2016
I support the actions taken today by Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins regarding the inappropriate actions of a former Columbia firefighter. As public servants, using the best judgment is…
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Mayor Benjamin attending Dallas memorial service Tuesday
July 11, 2016
Benjamin serves as Second Vice President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will be attending the Dallas memorial service for the five police…
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Capitol Resources expands into South Carolina
July 11, 2016Capitol Resources, LLC is expanding its footprint to include South Carolina, with the addition of Darrell T. Scott. Scott, who has 15 years of government and public affairs experience and…
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Regional Mayors in S.C. Midlands call for inclusiveness, unity
July 11, 2016Leaders from the Regional Mayors Forum representing municipalities in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield and Kershaw counties made this statement today following the tragic events of this week. The disturbing events of…
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Capitol Resources expands into South Carolina
July 11, 2016
Capitol Resources, LLC is expanding its footprint to include South Carolina, with the addition of Darrell T. Scott. Scott, who has 15 years of government and public affairs experience and…
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Regional Mayors in S.C. Midlands call for inclusiveness, unity
July 11, 2016
Leaders from the Regional Mayors Forum representing municipalities in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield and Kershaw counties made this statement today following the tragic events of this week. The disturbing events of…
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Q&A on Flood Recovery Funds
July 8, 2016
Richland County is holding a series of public meetings to gather input to help shape recovery efforts following the devastating and historic flooding of October 2015. The federal government recently…
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DHEC lifts swimming advisory for Saluda River
July 8, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has lifted the swimming advisory that has been in place for the Saluda River at Saluda Shoals Park in…
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Richland County Council hires interim County Administrator
July 8, 2016
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Former Greenville County Administrator and Newberry College associate professor Gerald Seals is Richland County government’s new chief executive after the County Council recently appointed him to…
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Lincoln Tunnel Greenway is the First Greenway Project to be Funded and completed under the Richland Transportation Penny Program
July 8, 2016
Richland County and the City of Columbia Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Family Fit Event for the Lincoln Tunnel Greenway Project RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County is excited…
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Telehealth to transform patient care behind bars
July 6, 2016Partnership with SCDC to increase safety, reduce costs for taxpayers The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) and Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health are partnering to provide telehealth…
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Homeless Installation – A design installation connecting our community to the homeless – Charleston, July 2016
July 6, 2016
Charleston residents have a history of uniting in a time of crisis. Homelessness is a crisis. Caused by different circumstances, anyone can become homeless. Most do not understand the extent of…
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South Carolina a fully certified work ready state
July 6, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley announced today that the final two counties, Jasper and Richland, have received certification through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities (SCWRC) initiative, making South Carolina the first…
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South Carolina a fully certified work ready state
July 6, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley announced today that the final two counties, Jasper and Richland, have received certification through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities (SCWRC) initiative, making South Carolina the first…
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Meadors design installation statement from Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg
July 5, 2016
Meadors design installation statement from Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg Today, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg released the following statement on the design installation of 430 figure cut-outs on the lawn of the Gaillard…
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SCE&G releases customer service number for utility work on North Main Street widening project
July 1, 2016
Customer service line can be used for residents and business owners in the area who are impacted by the project RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G)…
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Colliers Special Report: Why South Carolina will Continue to be a Favorite for Foreign Investors
July 1, 2016
South Carolina may have received greater national attention for many of its economic developments announcements in recent years, especially its foreign direct investments (FDI), but anyone who’s been watching the…
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