New Report: $1 Cigarette Tax Increase Would Raise $209.4 Million for South Carolina and Cut Youth Smoking
February 13, 2010National Poll Finds Voters Prefer Tobacco Tax to Other Tax Increases, Budget Cuts WASHINGTON, DC – February 10, 2010 – Raising South Carolina’s cigarette tax by $1 per pack would bring…
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Mayoral Forum to Focus on Senior Issues
February 4, 2010COLUMBIA, SC- February 4, 2010 – Capital Senior Center, in partnership with BGTIME, will host a mayoral forum to discuss issues affecting seniors on Thursday, February, 18 at 6 pm. …
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Global issues discussion to focus on U.S. relationship with Canada
January 26, 2010CLEMSON, SC – January 25, 2010 – David H. Wilkins, the former United States ambassador to Canada who served in the South Carolina House of Representatives for 25 years, is the…
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Andrew Bigony elected as President of SCPRA
January 12, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 12, 2010 – Andrew Bigony was elected as the President of the South Carolina Public Records Association (SCPRA). The South Carolina Public Records Association was organized…
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Total monthly revenue for December down 3.1 percent
January 11, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 11, 2010 – State revenues for December 2009 were down 3.1 percent compared with the previous December. Revenues for the state during December 2009 were $661,046,001,…
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Federal stimulus revenue tops $1 billion in SC
January 6, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 6, 2010 – South Carolina state agencies have received more than $1 billion in federal stimulus revenue, Comptroller Richard Eckstrom reported today. Here’s a breakdown: · Dept.…
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South Carolina Women to Recognize and Honor America’s Medal of Honor Recipients
January 4, 2010Luncheon will be attended by former first ladies and national celebrities COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2010 – Women Honoring Valor, an initiative aimed at recognizing and honoring America’s living…
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Senators Request Immediate Halt of 'Unwise and Ill-Considered' Yemeni Detainee Transfer
December 29, 2009WASHINGTON, DC – December 29, 2009 – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), John McCain (R-Arizona), and Joe Lieberman (ID-Connecticut) today wrote to President Obama expressing their concern about the transfer…
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Municipal Association Elects New Officers and a New Board Member for 2009-2010 at December Meeting
December 9, 2009GREER, SC – December 9, 2009 – On Tuesday, December 8, members of the Municipal Association board of directors elected new officers and a new board member for 2009-2010 because…
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National Report Ranks South Carolina 44th in Protecting Kids From Tobacco
December 9, 2009State Urged to Raise Cigarette Tax and Increase Funding for Tobacco Prevention WASHINGTON, DC – December 9, 2009 – South Carolina ranks 44th in the nation in funding programs to…
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Association Elects New Officers and a New Board Member for 2009-2010 at December Meeting
December 9, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 9, 2009 – On Tuesday, December 8, members of the Municipal Association board of directors elected new officers and a new board member for 2009-2010 because of…
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This Week's Healthy SC Challenge Tips
December 4, 2009First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use CHARLESTON, SC – December 4, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to persuade all…
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South Carolinian Dwight McInvaill Honored with the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times 'I Love My Librarian Award'
December 3, 2009One of Ten Librarians Honored Nationally GEORGETOWN, SC – December 3, 2009 – South Carolina’s first winner of the I Love My Librarian Award presented annually by the Carnegie Corporation…
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Municipal Association Takes Home Three Awards from International Association of Business Communicators
November 12, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – November 10, 2009 – The Municipal Association of South Carolina took home three honors from the International Association of Business Communicators Palmetto Awards recently. Winning projects include:…
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HHS Provides More Than $11 Million to South Carolina to Help Low-Income Households with Energy Costs
October 23, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – October 23, 2009 – HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the release of $11,827,826 to South Carolina to help low income citizens with their heating bills during…
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Eckstrom to Speak at School Officials’ Conference
October 23, 2009MYRTLE BEACH, SC – November 4, 2009 – State Comptroller Richard Eckstrom will address the S.C. Association of School Business Officials on Wednesday, November 4 at 2 pm at the…
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Weathers Announces $400,000 Specialty Crop Block Grant for SC
October 16, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – October 16, 2009 – Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, today announced that South Carolina is the recipient of a U.S.D.A. Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) grant. South Carolina…
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SCDA to Feature Certified SC Grown at Broadway at the Beach Holiday Harvest
October 16, 2009MYRTLE BEACH, SC – October 15, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has partnered with Broadway at the Beach and Clemson University Extension Service to feature a Holiday…
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Joanie Thresher Chosen As USO South Carolina Director
September 26, 2009Former USO Volunteer Hired to Lead State’s Only USO Center ARLINGTON, VA & CHARLESTON, SC – September 25, 2009 – The USO proudly announces that Joanie Thresher has been hired…
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Parks and Recreation Promotes Mentoring Through A Speaking Tour to Schools
September 17, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 17, 2009 – Beginning in October, Terry Dozier, Parks and Recreation Special Programs Supervisor, will begin attending Parent Teacher Organization meetings to put the spotlight on…
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HHS Awards $721,757 to South Carolina for Increasing Adoptions
September 15, 2009WASHINGTON, DC – September 15, 2009 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today awarded $721,757 to the state of South Carolina for increasing the number of…
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Fort Moultrie at Fort Sumter National Monument to be Featured in United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters(TM) Program
September 9, 2009WASHINGTON, DC & SOUTH CAROLINA – September 9, 2009 – The United States Mint announced today that the nation will honor Fort Moultrie at Fort Sumter National Monument Park in South…
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Columbia World Affairs Council Announces the 2009 Global Vision Award Recipient
September 2, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 2, 2009 – Two titans of business, law and government who have led South Carolina into new global directions will be the recipients of the 2009…
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Ten Local Governments in SC Now Put Spending Online
August 20, 2009Government becoming more transparent across the state CHARLESTON, SC – August 20, 2009 – A spending-transparency initiative championed by state Comptroller Richard Eckstrom is gaining momentum, as ten municipal and…
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Municipal Association Elects New Board Members for 2009-2010
August 11, 2009
COLUMBIA, SC – August 11, 2009 – Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 69th Annual Meeting elected new board members to the Municipal Association board of directors. …
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S.C. War Hero to be included on 'Wall of Honor'
August 3, 2009Induction ceremony set for Friday morning COLUMBIA, SC – August 3, 2009 – The late S.C. Representative M.J. “Dolly” Cooper will be inducted into the S. C. Wall of Honor this…
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New Grants Enhance Cayce’s Public Safety Efforts
July 31, 2009CAYCE, SC – July 31, 2009 – City of Cayce Public Safety Department will add three more officers to the force and will be awarded $387,297 due to federal grants…
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Celebrate Farmers Market Month in South Carolina in August
July 29, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 29, 2009 – Hugh Weathers, South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture, is pleased to announce that Governor Mark Sanford has proclaimed the month of August as Farmers…
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Celebrate Farmers Market Month in South Carolina in August
July 29, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 29, 2009 – Hugh Weathers, South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture, is pleased to announce that Governor Mark Sanford has proclaimed the month of August as Farmers…
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This Week's Healthy SC Challenge Tips
July 24, 2009First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use COLUMBIA, SC – July 24, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to get all…
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Richland County Hospitality Tax Reduced to 1% Effective July 1, 2009
July 16, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 1, 2009 – Starting today, it will be a little cheaper to dine out at Richland County restaurants. Effective Wednesday, July 1, 2009, Richland County’s Hospitality…
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Cayce’s Finance Department Receives High Honor
July 14, 2009CHICAGO, IL – July 14, 2009 – The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Cayce’s Finance Department by the Government Finance Officers Association…
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TSC Joins Columbia’s “Green Business Member” Club
July 10, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 10, 2009 – The Tom Sawyer Company (TSC) has become a member of an exclusive club – the city of Columbia’s Green Business Program. The program…
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Ferillo Elected Chairman of S.C. Arts Commission Board
June 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 11, 2009 – The Board of the South Carolina Arts Commission elected new officers during its June 3 meeting. The board named Charles T. “Bud” Ferillo…
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City of Cayce Awards Calendar Contest Photo Winners
June 5, 2009Judges report that it was difficult to choose CAYCE, SC – June 5, 2009 – The top twelve photos have been chosen for the City of Cayce’s Second Annual Amateur…
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Palmettovore Challenge Month at Kershaw County Farmers Market
June 4, 2009Funderburk Joins Certified SC Grown Fruits/Veggies in taking the Palmettovore Challenge CAMDEN, SC – June 4, 2009 – The South Carolina Legislature recently declared June as Palmettovore Challenge Month. To…
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This Week's Healthy SC Challenge Tips
May 31, 2009First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use COLUMBIA, SC – May 29, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to get all South…
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City of Cayce’s Traffic Speed Enforcement Unit Off to a Good Start
May 31, 2009But still has more work to do CAYCE, SC – May 29, 2009 – Last fall, the City of Cayce was awarded a South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Office…
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SCANG Command Master Sergeant Change of Command
May 27, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 27, 2009 – The SCANG and 169th Fighter Wing said goodbye to their command chief master sergeants and welcomed their replacements during a ceremony held on…
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First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use
May 22, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 22, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to get all South Carolinians to do just a little more to live a…
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Certified SC Produce Join Agriculture Commissioner Weathers to Rally Support for New Palmettovore Movement
May 21, 2009Locally Grown Fruits and Vegetables Urge South Carolinians to Buy Certified SC Grown and Take Palmettovore Challenge COLUMBIA, SC – May 21, 2009 – Yesterday Certified SC Grown fruits and…
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City of Cayce Announces Financial Transparency
May 14, 2009CAYCE, SC – May 8, 2009 – The City of Cayce has taken another step towards making information accessible to its residents. The city’s financial information can be found at…
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Nikki Haley Announces Bid for Governor
May 14, 2009LEXINGTON, SC – May 14, 2009 – Representative Nikki Haley (R-Lexington) today announced her intention to seek the Republican nomination for Governor of South Carolina. After months of encouragement from…
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Congressman Jim Clyburn to address LCAA Leadership Summit
May 8, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 8, 2009 – LCAA is pleased to announce the 12th Annual Leadership Summit with Speaker Congressman Jim Clyburn. Clyburn will address the crowd on Monday, May…
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Cayce Begins Putting Spending Details on the Internet
May 7, 2009CAYCE, SC – May 7, 2009 – The City of Cayce has begun disclosing its spending details on the Internet for purchases ranging from tools and equipment to office supplies…
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Southeast Asia Philanthropy Tour with U.S. State Department Specialist James P. LaRose, CFRE
May 6, 2009JAKARTA, INDONESIA – May 5, 2009 – Jimmy LaRose took his Beyond Government Tour to Southeast Asia challenging citizens, philanthropists, corporations, and government officials of Indonesia to new heights of involvement in civil society. As a young democracy,…
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First Lady Jenny Sanford Participates in 9th Annual Women Build
May 6, 2009Sea Island Habitat for Humanity Builds Home for Ramirez Family JOHN’S ISLAND, SC – May 6, 2009 – This morning, First Lady Jenny Sanford volunteered at the 9th Annual Women…
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This Week's Healthy SC Challenge Tips – First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use
May 5, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 1, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to get all South Carolinians to do just a little more to live a…
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Municipal Association’s Communications Efforts Recognized
May 5, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – Amay 4, 2009 – The Municipal Association of SC was recognized in five categories at the annual statewide Mercury Awards hosted by the South Carolina Chapter of…
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Attorney General Holder Announces Recovery Act Grant to Save or Create Justice Related South Carolina Jobs
May 3, 2009$23 Million Recovery Act Grant Addresses Public Safety in the State WASHINGTON, April 29, 2009 – U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $23 million in Recovery…
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