Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on pension reform, DOA
June 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 20, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement regardingpension reform and the Department of Administration conference committeemeeting: “This is the critical week for…
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Maybank Tennis Center Renovation Project Plans Unveiling
June 20, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – June 20, 2012 – Mayor Riley, City of Charleston staff and the Charleston Parks Conservancy unveiled the plans for the Maybank Tennis Center Renovation Project at 10:00…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, nuclear industry leaders highlight SMR technology
June 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 19, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and nuclear industry leaders – including officials from Holtec International, SCE&G and Areva – highlighted the…
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Graham NLRB Amendments Fail in Senate Appropriations Committee
June 18, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – June 18, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s(R-South Carolina) three amendments to protect American businesses fromthe National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) job-killing tactics failedtoday in the Senate…
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Graham, Haley, Duncan Push for Drilling Off South Carolina Coast
June 11, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 11, 2012 – South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley,U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and Third District Congressman Jeff Duncantoday all spoke out in support of legislation which will…
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Regional Collaboration Improves Water Service For Local Community
June 11, 2012Greenville Water Completes Project to Provide Direct Service to Slater GREENVILLE, SC – June 8, 2012 – A few years ago Slater, a former mill village located near Travelers Rest and…
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City of Greenville Celebrates New Section of Swamp Rabbit Trail
June 6, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – June 6, 2012 – Mayor Knox White was joined by Dr. Keith Miller, Greenville Technical College President, and Jerry Howard, President/CEO of the Greenville Area Development Corporation,…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Shane Ray as State Fire Marshal
June 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today announced Shane Ray asState Fire Marshal. Chief Ray has 26 years of experience in fire andemergency services. For the last seven months, Ray…
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Lockheed Martin to Support DoD in Key Command and Control Missions
June 4, 2012SSC Atlantic contract brings IT services and command center technology to key DoD customersHERNDON, VA – May 31, 2012 – Known for innovation and ITsystems integration, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Uncovers 23 State Lawmakers On Unclaimed Property List
June 1, 2012Treasurer Loftis says new media efforts may yield potentiallythousands of dollars owed to lawmakers. List underscores importance ofprogram which returned nearly $13 million in 2011. COLUMBIA, SC – June 1, 2012…
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Lindsey Graham Statement on KSM Trial
May 29, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – May 29, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SouthCarolina) released the following statement regarding a motion filed bydefense attorneys for KSM seeking dismissal of charges based on…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Thanks SC State Senate for Keeping Unclaimed Property Rights Intact
May 29, 2012Treasurer Loftis says vote maintains agency’s ability to seek and return unclaimed money to citizens. COLUMBIA, SC – May 25, 2012 – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis thanked theSouth Carolina State Senate…
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Greenville First City to Pilot LED Fixtures in SC
May 23, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 22, 2012 – Mayor Knox White joined representatives from Hubbell Lighting, GE, Duke Energy and the Green Ribbon Advisory Committee to announce the first Light Emitting…
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Statements from Gov. Nikki Haley and Ambassador David Wilkins on SEUS-CP
May 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 21, 2012 – As the State of South Carolina hoststhe 5th Annual Southeastern U.S. – Canadian Provinces Alliance (SEUS-CP)trade conference, more than 300 Canadian and U.S.…
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Former Capitol Hill Staffer and Entrepreneur Henri' Thompson to Announce Candidacy for South Carolina Senate
May 17, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 17, 2012 – Henri’ Thompson, an entrepreneur and community servant, will officially launch his candidacy for the South Carolina Senate District 12 seat at two events…
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City of Greenville Announces Summer Recreation Schedule
May 17, 2012Parks and Recreation Department to offer a variety of youth and adult programs GREENVILLE, SC – May 17, 2012 – Greenville, S.C. – The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation…
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Gov. Nikki Haley celebrates NK Newlook’s investment in Blackville
May 16, 2012Haley: “It’s a great day in Barnwell County, and it’s a great day in South Carolina.” COLUMBIA, SC – May 16, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley visited Blackville on Tuesday for…
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Graham Supports Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank in the Senate
May 15, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – May 15, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) spoke today on the Senate floor in favor of reauthorizing the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank. The Export-Import Reauthorization…
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Haley, Zais, Owens celebrate Charter Schools bill signing
May 14, 2012Governor: “We will no longer settle for what we think education has to be, we will lead on what education should be.” COLUMBIA, SC – May 14, 2012 – Governor…
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Municipal Association of SC recognized with awards for outreach and communications projects
May 14, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – MAY 14, 2012 – Outreach and communications projectscreated by the Municipal Association of South Carolina have beenrecognized for excellence by two statewide organizations. TheAssociation received five awards…
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Mayor Riley Announces New Chief of the City of Charleston Fire Department
May 13, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 11, 2012 – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. announced the selection of a new Chief of the City of Charleston Fire Department. She is Karen E.…
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Team Coast Guard Launches National Safe Boating Week At Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park
May 11, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 11, 2012 – Members of the Charleston area U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard Station Charleston are kicking off National Safe Boating Week by hosting…
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Congressman Clyburn Announces Summer Job Opportunities for Youth
May 9, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 9, 2012 – Sixth District Congressman and AssistantDemocratic Leader James E. Clyburn announced the U.S. Department ofLabor has launched an online tool to help youth access…
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Senator Clementa Pinckney Recognized as Champion of Affordable Housing
May 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 8, 2012 – Senator Clementa Pinckney has beenrecognized as Elected Official of the Year by the South Carolina StateHousing Finance and Development Authority (SC State Housing). …
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City Manager Presents Proposed Operating Budget for FY 2012-2013
May 7, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 7, 2012 – Greenville City Manager John Castile presented the City’s proposed FY 2012-2013 operating budget to City Council at the first of two work sessions…
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Marshall Taylor to become new DHEC General Counsel
May 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 3, 2012 – The South Carolina Department of Healthand Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that W. Marshall Taylor, Jr.will become the agency’s new General Counsel. As General…
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Graham Opposes NLRB Ambush Election Rule
April 24, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – April 24, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) spoke on the Senate floor in favor of attempts to stop the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB)…
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Commerce Launches Aerospace Task Force
April 18, 2012Charlie Farrell to lead new advisory council COLUMBIA, SC – April 18, 2012 – The South Carolina Department ofCommerce today announced that Charlie Farrell will direct the new S.C.Aerospace Task…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Announces Savings Of $48 Million Dollars From New Bond Refinance
April 16, 2012Coupled with 2011 refinance, Loftis administration saves taxpayersa total of $72 million. In addition, Moody’s and Fitch reaffirm SouthCarolina’s top-rated AAA credit. COLUMBIA, SC – April 16, 2012 – State Treasurer…
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U.S. Senator Jim DeMint Announces EMPOWER SC Education Reform Summit
April 4, 2012Summit to feature former Florida Governor Jeb Bush as special guest speaker COLUMBIA, SC – April 4, 2012 – U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.)announced that he will partner with Governor…
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New chairman, board members join South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority
March 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 26, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley has announcedthe appointment of Christopher N. Union of Charleston as Chairman of thenine-member Board of Commissioners for the South Carolina…
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City of Greenville to Utilize Smart Cars for Parking Enforcement
March 19, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 19, 2012 – The City of Greenville recently purchased two Smart Cars to begin a phased replacement of the five electric vehicles currently being used by…
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Local businessman Jimmy Tobias announces Run for Congress Seat
March 19, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – March 19, 2012 – Local businessman Jimmy Tobias, 57, has officially filed to run for South Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District seat currently held by Trey Gowdy. Running…
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Graham Sponsors Medicare Reform Plan
March 16, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – March 16, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham signedon as a cosponsor of the Congressional Health Care for Seniors Act(CHCSA). The legislation would enroll all seniors into…
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Gov. Nikki Haley appoints Melody James to WCC
March 16, 2012COLUMBIA,SC – Governor NikkiHaley announced the appointment of Melody James to the South CarolinaWorkers’ Compensation Commission. “We look for Workers’ CompensationCommissioners who will be fair – and not political –…
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Standard and Poor’s Upgrades Dorchester County Water and Sewer Bond Rating
March 16, 2012ST. GEORGE, SC – March 13, 2012 Standard & Poor’s Rating Services has upgraded the County’s waterworks and sewer system revenue bond rating one notch from ‘A+’ to ‘AA-‘. The…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces records retention policy
March 14, 2012Historictransparency initiative is first of its kind in 40 yearsCOLUMBIA, SC – March 14, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley announced that she has taken the historic step offinalizing with the…
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Town of James Island Incorporation
March 12, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – The organizers of a 4th Town of James Island will conduct a referendum on the incorporation of another town on Tuesday, April 24. The City of Charleston…
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Graham Legislation Provides 'Rebate' to Consumers, Utilities, and Communities for Obama Administration's Refusal to Open Yucca Mountain
March 12, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – March 12, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SouthCarolina), one of the strongest supporters of nuclear energy in theSenate, has introduced legislation, The Nuclear Waste Fund Relief…
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Gov. Nikki Haley celebrates signing of Blue Alert bill
March 7, 2012State Rep. Eddie Tallon, SLED Chief Mark Keel, DPS Director Leroy Smith join governor COLUMBIA, SC – March 6, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley, State Rep. Eddie Tallon, South Carolina…
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City Manager Presents Proposed 2013-2017 Capital Improvement Program
March 6, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 5, 2012 – Greenville City Manager John Castile presented the City’s proposed 2013-2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to City Council at the first of two work…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Holly Gillespie Pisarik as next Director of LLR
March 2, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 2, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley announced Holly Gillespie Pisarik as the nextDirector of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation(LLR). Pisarik currently serves…
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New online service connects small business and entrepreneurs 24-7 for first time
February 29, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 29, 2012 – Gov. Nikki Haley and the South Carolina Department of Commerce todaylaunched a new service called South Carolina Business Network at SCBizNetwork.com.The service provides…
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President Obama Announces New White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs David Agnew
February 28, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – February 27, 2012 – The White House announced that current Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs David Agnew will now serve as the Deputy Assistant to the President…
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SC House Committee Sets Aside $180 Million for Harbor Deepening
February 22, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 22, 2012 – The House committee shaping the state’s budget is setting aside $180 million for harbor deepening in a key move to modernize South Carolina’s…
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Governor Haley announces job training initiative with ACT
February 10, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 10, 2012 – Gov. Nikki Haley, Department ofEmployment and Workforce Executive Director Abraham Turner, ACT WorkforceDevelopment Division President Martin Scaglione and Midlands Technical CollegePresident Sonny White…
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Graham Opposes Obamacare Mandates Which Violate Religious Freedom
February 9, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced he opposes the Obama Administration’s push for mandates on contraception which forces some religious organizations to provide services which…
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Restoration of Reedy West Bank Set to Begin
February 7, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – After successfully completing the stabilization of approximately 100 feet of river bank within Falls Park on February 13, the City will begin work on the second phase…
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EPA To Provide Nearly $10 Million to Clean Up Beaches Across the Nation
February 1, 2012The agency launches improved website for beach advisories and closures WASHINGTON, DC – February 1, 2012 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) todayannounced that it will provide $9.8 million…
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Graham Sponsors Legislation To Approve Keystone XL Pipeline
January 30, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) today joined 43 Senators in sponsoring legislation toapprove the Keystone XL pipeline. In addition to providing stable oilsupplies,…
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