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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Library board elects Brack to be new chairman
July 1, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – The Board of Trustees of the Charleston County Public Library has elected Charleston businessman and publisher Andy Brack to serve as its chairman. Other officers elected include tax…
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Cayce DPS promotes Lt. Steinbring to Captain
June 30, 2016
The Cayce Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Thomas Steinbring to Captain over Fire Suppression and Special Operations. Capt. Steinbring has been with the…
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SCDA unveils living wall in Marion Square
June 30, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – A fun and innovative new way to learn more about restaurants serving South Carolina-grown food was unveiled in Charleston’s Marion Square. Using Blippar, an augmented reality and image…
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Richland County’s penny tax petition granted
June 30, 2016
Richland County was notified Wednesday that the SC Department of Revenue (DOR) will be ordered to release the County’s penny sales tax revenues. One day after Richland County argued its…
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Lexington County Council approves Fiscal Year 2016-2017 $192.5 million budget
June 30, 2016On Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Lexington County Council approved the County’s $192.5 million Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, with an eight out of eight vote. The Operating Budget is…
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Lexington County Council approves Fiscal Year 2016-2017 $192.5 million budget
June 30, 2016
On Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Lexington County Council approved the County’s $192.5 million Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, with an eight out of eight vote. The Operating Budget is…
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Community Development receives John A. Sasso award
June 27, 2016
On Friday, June 24, 2016, the National Community Development Association (NCDA) recognized the Community Development department as one of the winners of the 2016 John A. Sasso National Community Development…
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Mayor Benjamin elected Second Vice President of United States Conference of Mayors
June 27, 2016
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was elected Second Vice President of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) earlier today at this year’s annual meeting in Indianapolis, positioning Columbia at the…
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Dominion supports improvements on Palmetto Trail Passage
June 27, 2016
The Palmetto Trail’s Fort Jackson Passage will receive some much needed upgrades soon, thanks to a $15,000 environmental grant from the Dominion Foundation and Dominion Resources. “Palmetto Conservation Foundation is…
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Burns endorses Kuper in District 21
June 27, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville County Councilman Jim Burns affirmed his endorsement and support of Stacy Kuper to replace him in District 21 today. “This has been a campaign season filled…
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Burns endorses Kuper in District 21
June 27, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville County Councilman Jim Burns affirmed his endorsement and support of Stacy Kuper to replace him in District 21 today. “This has been a campaign season filled…
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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day
June 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…
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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day
June 26, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department accepting reserve deputy applications
June 24, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department will begin its next reserve deputy training cycle Oct. 19. “Reserve deputies are a major component of our commitment to serve the…
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SCDA introduces new tool to assist farmers with SC Farm Aid application
June 24, 2016
SOUTH CAROLINA, SC – In advance of the application period, farmers can visit a new web page to determine eligibility and find a complete list of necessary documentation that must accompany…
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SCDA introduces new tool to assist farmers with SC Farm Aid application
June 24, 2016
SOUTH CAROLINA, SC – In advance of the application period, farmers can visit a new web page to determine eligibility and find a complete list of necessary documentation that must accompany…
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Graham backs measure to prevent terrorists from purchasing weapons
June 24, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting in support of the Collins amendment to prevent terrorists from buying guns. The amendment survived a procedural…
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Graham backs measure to prevent terrorists from purchasing weapons
June 24, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting in support of the Collins amendment to prevent terrorists from buying guns. The amendment survived a procedural…
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National Park Service awards over $1M to preserve American battlefields
June 24, 2016
WASHINGTON –The National Park Service announced $1.19 million grants to support 20 projects at significant battlefields across the country. The projects will research, document, or interpret dozens of battlefields representing…
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City of Columbia | 2015 Water Quality Report
June 24, 2016
The City of Columbia, SC has released the 2015 Water Quality Report. This report is provided to all City of Columbia water customers to comply with the Consumer Confidence Reports…
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City of Columbia establishes Columbia Cares Fund to support the Orlando community after Pulse tragedy
June 23, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the tragic events that have occurred in Orlando, the City of Columbia announced the establishment of the Columbia Cares Fund, a fundraising effort that…
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City Council approves budget beginning July 1
June 22, 2016
By Temple Ligon Columbia’s coming fiscal year, from the first of July, 2016, till the end of June, 2017, is fully funded. Columbia City Council has approved a $310.6…
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Amaker named Poet Laureate of the City of Charleston
June 22, 2016
Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the appointment of Marcus Amaker as the first Poet Laureate of the City of Charleston. The position of Poet Laureate of the City of Charleston was…
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Public input wanted: How to best spend $23.5 million on flood recovery projects
June 22, 2016
Richland County officials will hold a series of meetings to ask residents one big question: What flood recovery projects should take priority with $23.5 million in federal grant money? In…
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Chapin soliciting feedback through 2016 community survey
June 22, 2016The Town of Chapin wants to know what is on the minds of its citizens, businesses and utility customers as it begins planning for 2017. The town has created a…
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Chapin soliciting feedback through 2016 community survey
June 22, 2016
The Town of Chapin wants to know what is on the minds of its citizens, businesses and utility customers as it begins planning for 2017. The town has created a…
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County of Lexington releases results of community engagement survey
June 21, 2016
On April 11, 2016, Lexington County Council embarked on a community engagement survey, giving residents a chance to voice their opinions of the County’s provided services and how they can…
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DHEC issues swimming advisory for Saluda River
June 21, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – A section of the Saluda River at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia has been placed under a swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control reported…
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Mayor Benjamin welcomes new Mayor’s Fellows to City Hall
June 21, 2016
Mayor Steve Benjamin welcomes seven college students this summer to the Mayor’s Fellows program. The program provides both undergraduate and graduate-level students with the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of…
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DEW launches new website to better support workforce development, employers and jobseekers
June 21, 2016
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has launched a new version of the dew.sc.gov website. The update not only refreshes the look and feel of the site, it…
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DEW launches new website to better support workforce development, employers and jobseekers
June 21, 2016
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has launched a new version of the dew.sc.gov website. The update not only refreshes the look and feel of the site, it…
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Terence Roberts, Mayor, City of Anderson
June 21, 2016
UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Terence…
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Richland Library Partners to keep local school library open over summer
June 20, 2016
School may be out for the summer, but Richland Library is in session at Lower Richland High School. As part of a pilot program to expand its reach in the…
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New S.C. Farmers and Roadside Market App supports healthy eating and local growers
June 20, 2016
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control launched the new S.C. Farmers and Roadside Market App – a free, interactive map that makes it easier to find and buy…
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New S.C. Farmers and Roadside Market App supports healthy eating and local growers
June 20, 2016The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control launched the new S.C. Farmers and Roadside Market App – a free, interactive map that makes it easier to find and buy…
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Councilman Manning named chair of office of Small Business Opportunity Ad Hoc Committee
June 20, 2016
Richland County Councilman Jim Manning, who represents District 8, was unanimously voted chair of an ad hoc committee that aims to improve the outreach of small, local businesses. The Richland…
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Grants awarded to improve 14 South Carolina communities
June 20, 2016
Department of Commerce awards $8.9 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Fourteen communities from across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $8.9…
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Grants awarded to improve 14 South Carolina communities
June 20, 2016
Department of Commerce awards $8.9 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Fourteen communities from across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $8.9…
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South Carolina’s Employment Growth Remains Positive
June 17, 2016
The number of South Carolinians working continued its climb to a new record level in May, which helped push the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate down to 5.6 percent in May…
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South Carolina’s Employment Growth Remains Positive
June 17, 2016
The number of South Carolinians working continued its climb to a new record level in May, which helped push the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate down to 5.6 percent in May…
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Richland Library hosts public art workshops
June 13, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland Library is inviting the community to have a hand in shaping the look and feel of its new location in Ballentine. This summer, there are two separate,…
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Statement of Mayor John Tecklenburg on Orlando mass shooting tragedy
June 13, 2016
Today, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg released the following statement, on the horrific mass shooting in Orlando, Florida: Early this morning, in an act of unimaginable savagery, the lives of at…
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City Council meets on budget and speed humps
June 10, 2016
By John Temple Ligon BUDGET The big event of the night, Tuesday, was the presentation of the city’s annual budget. There’s time for further discussion and adjustments in that…
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City hosts groundbreaking for new Water Distribution and Wastewater Management facility
June 10, 2016
The City of Columbia held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, June 8 for the City’s new Water Distribution and Wastewater Management Facilities. The new facility is located at 4011 West…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department recycling for ‘Sight and Sound’
June 10, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has partnered with the Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club to collect new and used eyeglasses and hearing aids to support the Lions’ mission…
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U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service adding new staff in Columbia to support global companies
June 10, 2016
MORE INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE IN COLUMBIA TO SUPPORT AREA BUSINESSES COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service office in Columbia has added new staff to support South…
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Crews conducting utility work as part of two Richland Penny Program Projects
June 10, 2016
Electric duct banks for Bluff Road and North Main Street to be completed by SCE&G RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Workers managed by the Richland Penny Program and South Carolina…
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Sheriff Leon Lott receives award from PTSD support group
June 9, 2016By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) received the DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD from Project Josiah Restoration…
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S.C. Chamber releases statement on S.1258 being signed into law
June 9, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber President Ted Pitts issued the following statement after Governor Haley signed S.1258, the roads bill, into law: “The state’s business community thanks Governor Haley for…
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