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, 2014COLUMBIA, 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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City of Columbia to Host Walk Bike Columbia! Input Meetings
July 28, 2014City of Columbia to Host Walk Bike Columbia! Input Meetings COLUMBIA, SC – July 29th – July 31st, 2014 ~ WHAT: The City of Columbia will host four public meetings in…
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Apollo 11 an achievement worth remembering
July 28, 2014
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller July 21 marked the anniversary of one of America’s great triumphs. Forty-five years earlier, the eyes of a nation were transfixed to their black and…
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Apollo 11 an achievement worth remembering
July 28, 2014
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller July 21 marked the anniversary of one of America’s great triumphs. Forty-five years earlier, the eyes of a nation were transfixed to their black and…
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Former Mayor’s Fellow chosen for Foreign Affairs Fellowship
July 25, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin congratulated former Mayor’s Fellow and Columbia native Sheimaliz Glover for being selected as a recipient of the 2014 Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign…
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Realtors® Commend FEMA for Effective Implementation of Flood Insurance Reforms
July 25, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressional action and the timely implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act relieved property owners of costly premium hikes and stabilized housing markets where flood insurance…
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Public Meeting Scheduled To Discuss Ideas For Morrison Drive Corridor
July 25, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The City of Charleston is hosting a public meeting to discuss recommendations for urban development along the Morrison Drive corridor from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the…
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City of Greenville Announces New Police Chief
July 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – City Manager John Castile announced today that the City has hired Kenneth C. Miller as the new police chief. Chief Miller will replace former chief Terri Wilfong, who…
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Key Components of Senator Tim Scott’s SKILLS Act Signed into Law
July 22, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement today upon President Obama signing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) into law. WIOA contains several key…
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Key Components of Senator Tim Scott’s SKILLS Act Signed into Law
July 22, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement today upon President Obama signing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) into law. WIOA contains several key…
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City Announces New Attorney Michael Pitts
July 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Mayor Knox White announced that the City of Greenville has hired Michael S. Pitts to replace long-time City Attorney Ron McKinney, who recently retired. Pitts brings 18 years…
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Registration Underway for Mayor’s Back-to-School Drills & Skills Clinics
July 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin invites the public to register youth ages 6 to 17 for the 5th Annual Mayor’s Back-to-School Drills & Skills Clinics. Drills & Skills offers…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2014
July 21, 2014
Unemployment Rate Unchanged for Second Consecutive Month COLUMBIA, SC – The state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate held firm at 5.3 percent in June, reflecting no change since April. An estimated…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2014
July 21, 2014
Unemployment Rate Unchanged for Second Consecutive Month COLUMBIA, SC – The state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate held firm at 5.3 percent in June, reflecting no change since April. An estimated…
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Seph Wunder Returns to Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Greenville Office
July 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to welcome Stephen J. (Seph) Wunder back to the Firm’s Greenville, SC office. Mr. Wunder first joined the law firm in 2007, and left…
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City Council Meeting , July 15
July 16, 2014By Temple Ligon Child safety and civil liberties Debate heated up over Ordinance #2014-038, which establishes minor children play zones in city parks. Minor children are identified as those…
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Community Leaders Rally Support to Defeat Strong Mayor Movement in West Columbia
July 16, 2014WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Community and business leaders have formed West Columbia United to preserve representative democracy in West Columbia by opposing the current Mayor’s push for a Strong Mayor form of…
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MTC board member Jim Reynolds awarded Order of the Palmetto
July 16, 2014Award presented by Senator John E. Courson COLUMBIA, SC – Jim Reynolds, CEO of Total Comfort Solutions and longtime Midlands Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees member, has been awarded the…
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Municipal Association of South Carolina Honors Eight Cities and Towns with Achievement Awards
July 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Eight South Carolina cities and towns won an Achievement Award from the Municipal Association of SC. These awards for innovative projects were presented at the Association’s 74th Annual Meeting on…
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Municipal Association of South Carolina Honors Eight Cities and Towns with Achievement Awards
July 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Eight South Carolina cities and towns won an Achievement Award from the Municipal Association of SC. These awards for innovative projects were presented at the Association’s 74th Annual Meeting on…
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Margaret Stegall to Serve as Intern for Senator Tim Scott
July 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Margaret Stegall, a sophomore Journalism and Mass Communication major at Bob Jones University, has been selected as an intern for U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s office in Greenville. Stegall,…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors Elects New Officers and Board Members
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 11, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors Elects New Officers and Board Members
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 11, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The…
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