U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $10 Million Recovery Grant for US 17 Septima Clark Parkway
September 15, 2010WASHINGTON, SC – Septmeber 15, 2010 – Work can officially begin on US 17 Septima Clark Parkway road improvements as a result of a signed agreement between the U.S. Department of…
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HHS awards $655,000 to South Carolina for increasing adoptions
September 15, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – September 15, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services today awarded $655,440 to South Carolina forincreasing the number of children adopted from foster care. States…
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The City of Charleston Awarded Bicycle Friendly Community Designation
September 14, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – September 14, 2010 – The City of Charleston has been awarded the designation of Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Announced on Friday, September…
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Housing Authority Updates Building with Federal Stimulus Money
September 8, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – Two new speedy elevators in the towering Joseph Floyd Manor quickly carries Brad Boyd to his tenth floor apartment where he enjoys a newly renovated kitchen and…
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Clyburn Statement on August Jobs Report and Recognition of Labor Day
September 6, 2010WASHINGTON – At the start of Labor Day weekend, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement after the Department of Labor released a stronger than expected…
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More than $3 billion in ‘stimulus’ spending
September 6, 2010September 3, 2010 – South Carolina state agencies have spent morethan $3 billion in federal stimulus money, Comptroller Richard Eckstromreported today. Through Aug. 31, state agencies have spent $3.16 billion. …
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South Carolina Universities Awarded Over $5 Million in Grants
September 5, 2010WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) todayannounced more than $5 million in grants for the Medical University ofSouth Carolina and the University of South Carolina. The grants were…
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Construction to Begin on Major Capital Improvement Project in Green Avenue Area
September 1, 2010Infrastructure improvements designed to support City’s ongoing community revitalization efforts GREENVILLE, SC – September 1, 2010 – Construction is scheduled to begin on Green Avenue Phase II-B the first week…
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Clyburn Marks End of Combat Mission in Iraq
September 1, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – September 1, 2010 – House Majority Whip James E.Clyburn today released the following statement on the conclusion ofcombat operations in Iraq. “The end of combat operations in…
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Graham Announces Over $1.4 Million in Law Enforcement Grants for South Carolina
August 26, 2010CHARLESTON, SC & WASHINGTON, DC – August 19, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced that South Carolina will receive more than $1.4 million in federal grants through…
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Councilmember Aubry Alexander Receives NLC Leadership Training Honor
August 25, 2010CHARLESTON, SC & WASHINGTON, DC – August 25, 2010 – Councilmember Aubry Alexander will be recognized by the National League of Cities (NLC) for reaching the Silver level in its…
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Graham Announces Over $1.4 Million for South Carolina Airports
August 22, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – August 19, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) announced more than $1.4 million in grants toairports in Barnwell, Dorchester, Georgetown, Lancaster, Orangeburg, andSpartanburg counties.State of South…
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City of Charleston Department of Recreation Awarded Grant
August 18, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – August 2010 – The City of Charleston Department of Recreation was awarded a grant of $1,000 for equipment by The Carolina Panthers and Fisher Athletic this past…
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Charleston Fire Department Fire Chief receives national award
August 18, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – August 18, 2010 – Fire Chief magazine today announced the winners of the 2010 “Fire Chief of the Year” awards, presented annually in recognition for of dedication to…
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City Of Charleston Announces Winners of Green Business Pioneer Award
August 7, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – August 7, 2010 – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. announced the City’s first Green Pioneer Award recipients as part of the City of Charleston’s Best in Green…
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Graham Votes Against Plan to Extend Bailouts
August 6, 2010WASHINGTON, SC – August 6, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) Thursday voted against a Democratic plan to bailoutstates. The measure passed by a vote of 61-39. Graham said…
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City Parks and Recreation Department Receives $50,000 Grant to Support Summer Feeding Program
August 2, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 2, 2010 – The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), has received a $50,000 grant…
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Community Development Block Grants Awarded to 34 South Carolina Communities
August 2, 2010Funding to Assist Communities in Improving Various Sewer and Water Services BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – August 2, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that approximately $14.5…
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Graham Announces $11 Million for South Carolina
July 29, 2010WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) todayannounced over $11 million in federal grants from the Department ofJustice. The awards include: South Carolina Department of Public Safety $6,140,174 for…
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2 Million And Counting Lose Unemployment Benefits—Senate Republicans Need To Step Aside
July 18, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today posted on his website a counter showing the running tally of unemployed Americans losing their benefits. He urged Senate Republicans…
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Civic Design Center Urges Residents To Take Bicycle Survey
July 18, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – July 18, 2010 – Whether an avid bike rider or someone who has not been on a bike in years, residents are encouraged to take the Civic…
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South Carolina Participates in 47th Farnborough International Airshow
July 18, 2010Gov. Sanford, Sen. Graham and S.C. delegation joinaerospace leaders at iconic global aviation event CHARLESTON, SC – July 16, 2010 – Gov. Mark Sanford, U.S. Sen. LindseyGraham, the South Carolina…
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Charge card spending by state government for the month of June now available online
July 15, 2010All charge card purchases made by state government — including state-supported colleges and universities — during the month of June are now available online. (Click here.) Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has…
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Graham Announces Over $10 Million for South Carolina Airports
July 14, 2010CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – July 13, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) today announced more than $10 million in grants toairports in Anderson, Charleston, Chesterfield, Darlington, Greenville,Horry, Laurens, Lexington,…
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Graham Responds to China Currency Report
July 12, 2010WASHINGTON – July 12, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SouthCarolina) made this statement on the China currency report issued bythe Treasury Department. In the report, the Obama Administration againdeclined…
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Greenville Zoo Launches Quarters For Conservation
July 2, 2010Portion of zoo admissions to benefit wildlife conservation programs GREENVILLE, SC – July 1, 2010 – Beginning July 1, the Greenville Zoo will kick off Quarters for Conservation, an initiative…
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City Web Site Features New Research Tool for Downtown Cemeteries
July 2, 2010Map-based application simplifies records management and provides historic documentation GREENVILLE , SC – July 2, 2010 – The City of Greenville has launched a new interactive web application called Cemetery Viewer,…
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City Expands SmartCard
June 27, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – June 27, 2010 – In January of 2009, the City of Charleston introduced the new innovative SmartCard Parking program as a convenient and economical way to use…
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South Carolina Universities Awarded Over $4 Million in Grants
June 18, 2010WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced $926,373 in grants for the Medical University of South Carolina and $3,124,876 in grants for the University of South Carolina. …
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Landmark Ruling by South Carolina Supreme Court to Impact Taxpayers Nationwide Ruling Reverses Corporate Tax Reporting Policy – Addresses Need for Fair Tax Relief
June 18, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – June 18, 2010 – On June 14, 2010, the SouthCarolina Supreme Court issued a landmark decision regarding methods ataxpayer may request to fairly reflect its business activities…
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PORTION OF ASHLEY AVENUE SCHEDULED TO BE CLOSED
June 13, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – June 15, 2010 – Zach Movie, LLC is working with the Westside Neighborhood Association and the City of Charleston to film scenes for the feature film…
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City of Charleston Enhances Citizen Service
June 13, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – June 13, 2010 – Beginning June 1, 2010, citizens and guests of the City of Charleston have a new online resource available for asking questions or requesting…
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South Carolina’s financial reporting recognized for excellence
June 7, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – June 4, 2010 – The National Government FinanceOfficers Association has presented the S.C. Comptroller’s Office with aCertificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting,Comptroller Richard Eckstrom announced…
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CITY OF CHARLESTON & PARTNERS PROVIDE INFORMATION SESSION FOR GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE
June 5, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – June 5, 2010 – The City of Charleston, with new partners, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and Charleston County, along with several local non-profit organizations have…
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Tech Systems, Inc. Awarded $8.2 Million Contract for Fitting and Alterations of Military Uniforms at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC Unseating an 86-Year Incumbent
May 31, 2010ALEXANDRIA, VA & PARRIS ISLAND, SC – May 26, 2010 – Tech Systems, Inc. was recently awarded the prestigious contract for the Fittings and Alterations of Military Uniforms for all…
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Keep Charleston Beautiful Receives $10,000 Community Improvement Grant from UPS Foundation
May 26, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – May 26, 2010 – Keep Charleston Beautiful hasbeen named as a recipient of a $10,000 community improvement grant fromThe UPS Foundation. Nationwide, 16 Keep America Beautiful (KAB)affiliates…
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Eckstrom: Thirty-five local governments now post individual spending details the Web
May 14, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – May 14, 2010 – Thirty-five local governments in SouthCarolina now post details about their individual expenditures on theInternet, state Comptroller Richard Eckstrom announced Thursday. Eckstrom, who in…
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City Manager Presents Proposed 2010-2011 Operating Budget
May 3, 2010Proposed budget maintains 20% reserve fund, with no increase in property taxes or business license fees GREENVILLE, SC – May 3, 2010 – Greenville City Manager Jim Bourey presented the…
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Lord Challenges DC Special Interest Targeting Boeing to Answer Questions and Debate
April 29, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – April 27, 2010 – Republican candidate for Attorney General Leighton Lord held a news conference Tuesday morning in Greenville to ask questions and to issue a challenge…
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Anti- Boeing Group Response to Lord Questions and Challenge: Silence & Quick Crawl Back Under the Rock
April 29, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – April 27, 2010 – Earlier today Republican candidate for Attorney General Leighton Lord held a news conference responding to the anti-Boeing ads that mention him being run…
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West Ashley Greenway Masterplan To Be Presented
April 29, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 29, 2010 – The City of Charleston will present the “West Ashley Greenway Masterplan 2009” to interested community members on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 6:30…
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Check out what’s blooming at the Greenville State Farmers Market
April 25, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – April 29th through May 2nd, 2010 – Looking for a wide variety ofplants to spruce up the yard this spring or planting a vegetable garden?Then make your…
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Weathers Announces Specialty Crops Grants Program
March 31, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – March 31, 2010 – Hugh E. Weathers, South CarolinaCommissioner of Agriculture, announces the Specialty Crops Grant Programfor institutions and groups that support specialty crops. Specialtycrops are defined…
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Pelosi Appoints Three House Democrats to President's National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
March 25, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – March 24, 2010 – Speaker Nancy Pelosi today announced that she has appointed three House Democrats to President Obama’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. This…
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Treasury and Education Announce 2010 School Bond Allocation
March 18, 2010The U.S. Departments of Treasury and Education announced $11 billion in funding today for low-cost bonds for school construction and acquisition of land. S.C. will receive $129 million and two school districts…
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HHS Awards $162 Million in Final Round of Federal Cooperative Agreement Awards to States to Advance the Use of Health Information Technology
March 18, 2010Final Awards of State Health Information Exchange Cooperative Agreement Program work to build health information exchange infrastructure throughout the States The SC Department of Health and Human Services will be…
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Graham Displays South Carolina Student Art Exhibition
March 16, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – March 16, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) recently welcomed representatives from the Columbia Museum of Art to his Washington office to help display works of…
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Richter launches multi-media campaign
March 12, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – March 12, 2010 – A Republican candidate for Lt. Governor is launching his campaign this week with a multi-media announcement, including an Internet blitz, a news media…
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Brent Nelsen Names Former Governor David Beasley to Statewide Leadership Team in his Bid to be the Next Superintendent of Education
March 10, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 10, 2010 – Brent Nelsen, republican candidate for state superintendent of education, named former Governor David Beasley as Co-Chairman of his campaign to succeed Jim Rex…
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Comptroller applauds Richland County for joining financial transparency initiative
February 24, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – February 24, 2010 – Richland County has become the 18th local government in South Carolina to begin putting its check register online under a transparency initiative spearheaded…
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