Correction Notice for 2023 Taxes: Laurens County Taxpayers to Receive Adjusted Tax Notices
October 18, 2023Laurens County taxpayers are set to receive a corrected tax notice for the year 2023, following the discovery of a technical error in the calculation of taxes. The county administration…
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Dorchester County announces early voting and redistricting information for 2023 Elections
October 17, 2023Dorchester County Voter Registration and Elections Office announced the early voting locations for the 2023 General Election. Early voting will be held from October 23 – November 3, 2023, Monday…
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SC Council on Competitiveness announces two new hires
October 17, 2023Jamie DeMent and Amy Sartain Join the SC Competes Team SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes), a nonpartisan, business-led, nonprofit organization located in Columbia, SC, welcomes Jamie DeMent as the…
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Scam Alert: SC businesses targeted with solicitation for certificates of status and other documents
October 17, 2023South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond issued a scam alert to businesses warning them of a bogus solicitation letter selling “certificates of status” and other federally issued documents for…
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SC Afterschool Alliance hosts 500+ students at first SC STEM Extravaganza in Columbia’s Segra Park
October 17, 2023South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) welcomed nearly 600 students and 11 afterschool programs from across the state to Segra Park on Thursday, Oct. 12 for the first SC STEM…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
October 17, 2023The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Seeking to fill three (3) vacancies. The Board of…
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City of Charleston debuts new ‘TrashTracker’ mobile app
October 17, 2023The city of Charleston Environmental Services Division announced the launch of ‘CHS TrashTracker,’ a new mobile app that delivers garbage, trash and street sweeping service reminders to city residents via…
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Berkeley County’s Brownfield Grant initiative making strides in St. Stephen
October 17, 2023Community Update Meeting Happening October 24 at 6 p.m. A year after Berkeley County Council approved a $500,000 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant to fund a large-scale revitalization initiative in the…
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Update: City of Charleston Business & Neighborhood Services Division to host ‘Local Government 101’ event
October 17, 2023The city of Charleston Business & Neighborhood Services Division will host a ‘Local Government 101’ event designed to provide citizens with a comprehensive understanding of city operations on Thursday, October…
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Mayor of Laurens, SC Visits Exeter, UK: a Historic Moment for Laurens and Exeter
October 16, 2023In a display of friendship and shared history, the Mayor of Laurens, South Carolina, recently travelled across the Atlantic to visit the historic city of Exeter, United Kingdom. This visit…
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Partners invest $12 million in affordable, workforce and senior housing
October 12, 2023Representatives of Greenville Housing Fund (GHF), the City of Greenville, and Truist Bank gathered at Unity Park for a $12 million ceremonial check presentation and celebration of 147 units of…
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Berkeley County Council passes One Berkeley Comprehensive Plan update
October 12, 2023Provides Blueprint for County Growth Over Next 20 Years Berkeley County Council adopted the One Berkeley Comprehensive Plan at its meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023. To view the full Plan, go HERE. Watch the…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
October 10, 2023The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Seeking to fill three (3) vacancies. The Board of…
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The State Treasurer’s Office recognized for communications excellence at Palmetto Awards ceremony
October 9, 2023The State Treasurer’s Office was recently recognized for communications excellence at the International Association of Business Communicators S.C. Chapter 2023 Palmetto Awards ceremony for two of its recent communications campaigns.…
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2023 MOJA Arts Festival announces new closing weekend highlights
October 5, 2023The city of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the MOJA Planning Committee, has announced details of additional MOJA Arts Festival performances and performing artists ahead of its…
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Mayor John Tecklenburg announces selection of Chito Walker as next Chief of Police
October 5, 2023During a 1 p.m. press conference in Washington Square, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the selection of Chito Walker as the city of Charleston’s next Chief of Police. The announcement…
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Richland County to begin Alpine Road Sidewalk and road resurfacing project
October 5, 2023Groundbreaking set for Tuesday, Oct. 31 Richland County announced plans to begin an extensive $4.3 million Transportation Penny project to build a sidewalk along Alpine Road that will connect S.C.…
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County Council gives third reading approval to revised LDC zoning map
October 5, 2023Text amendments pass first reading Richland County Council has approved a revised version of the County’s Land Development Code (LDC) zoning map. The zoning map passed a third reading during…
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Richland County employees to benefit from new paid parental leave policy
October 5, 2023County becomes only the second in state to implement plan Richland County Council approved a paid parental leave policy for all full-time and part-time employees during Council’s regularly scheduled meeting…
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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann announces new Columbia Public Art Program Columbia Streams Art at Boyd Plaza
October 5, 2023Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will announce Columbia Streams Art, a new City of Columbia public art program, during a public ceremony at Boyd Plaza on Wednesday, October 11 at 1:00 pm.…
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The Cayce Police Department announces events for the 4-Day National Faith & Blue Initiative
October 5, 2023In conjunction with National Crime Prevention Month, the Cayce Police Department will kick the weekend off by hosting the following events to celebrate the national Faith & Blue initiative beginning…
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Dispose of scrap metal, tires, paper, hazardous waste on Richland Recycles Day
October 5, 2023Richland County residents can drop off a variety of unwanted household items for Richland Recycles Day this Saturday, Oct. 7. The free event will be from 8 a.m. to noon…
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Berkeley County seeking feedback on updated Stormwater Design Standards Manual
October 3, 2023Public Comment Period Opening October 2, 2023 Berkeley County is in the process of updating its Stormwater Design Standards Manual (SWDSM) and is seeking public feedback on the document. A…
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Charleston Metro Chamber hosts ACCESS: Mayoral Forum – City of North Charleston
October 3, 2023The Charleston Metro Chamber will be hosting the ACCESS: Mayoral Forum – City of North Charleston on October 3, 2023. The Mayoral Forum aims to facilitate access to candidates, enabling members…
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City of Laurens – Explanation of Solid Waste Collection Fee and Other Changes
October 2, 2023Dear City of Laurens Residents, In the past, the City of Laurens (the “City”) levied a monthly solid waste collection fee of $11. The City maintained this monthly rate for…
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Organizations awarded opioid settlement funds for prevention efforts in Greenville, South Carolina
September 28, 2023The POWER Collective, in partnership with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, RIZE Prevention, Inc., Just Say Something and Safe Rx, will implement a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to combating the opioid…
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City Council commits long-term to affordable housing
September 28, 2023City Council took steps to ensure its planned contribution to affordable housing extends into the next decade. By unanimous vote, Council offered their support to the Greenville Housing Fund (GHF)…
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Dorchester County invites community input at Complete Streets Workshops
September 28, 2023Dorchester County Government invites the public to a series of Complete Streets Workshops, designed to engage the community in shaping the future of our streets. These workshops aim to gather…
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A New Phase for Laurens & Presbyterian College: Transforming the Capitol Theatre
September 27, 2023In an exciting development, Presbyterian College has transferred ownership of the historic Capitol Theatre to the City of Laurens, signifying a collaborative and enduring relationship between the two entities. The…
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Richland County awards more than $1.7M in Grants to local nonprofits
September 26, 2023Richland County Council voted to allocate Community Impact Grant funding to 37 nonprofits during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19, ahead of an Oct. 1 deadline. Funding totaled $1.785 million…
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Free registration now open for Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
September 25, 2023The 2023 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29207. October is Domestic Violence Awareness…
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Pavement work begins on 15 city streets
September 25, 2023A total of $5 million worth of road resurfacing projects will get underway this week on 15 city streets. Funded by the Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond (NIB), 12 streets will be…
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Cities of West Columbia and Columbia unveil Joe E. Taylor, Jr. Way
September 25, 2023The City of West Columbia and the City of Columbia, and state and local leaders, held an unveiling of Joe E. Taylor, Jr. Way at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater…
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2023 Berkeley County Election schedule & voter registration information
September 21, 2023Deadlines Approaching for Municipal Elections In recognition of National Voter Registration Day today, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, Berkeley County Government’s Voter Registration and Elections Office is reminding the public of important dates and information…
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Dorchester County to enhance Emergency Services with launch of PURVIS
September 21, 2023Dorchester County is taking a significant step towards enhancing the safety and well-being of its residents by announcing the implementation of PURVIS’ Fire Station Alerting System. PURVIS is a cutting-edge…
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West Columbia City Council Invests in Sanitation Equipment to Improve Services for Residents
September 21, 2023In 2021, the West Columbia City Council invested in new sanitation equipment to update and expand the city’s fleet. The new equipment includes a street sweeper, a one-arm bandit, a…
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County Council approves new timeline to consider Land Development Code Updates
September 21, 2023Zoning map revisions pass second reading Richland County Council approved an updated timeline to consider text amendments to the County’s Land Development Code (LDC) during Council’s meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19.…
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City Council Highlights | September 19, 2023
September 20, 2023During this evening’s City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann proclaimed the week of September 17-September 23 as “Constitution Week” in the City of Columbia. This week honors the Framers of…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
September 20, 2023The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Seeking to fill three (3) vacancies. The Board of…
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South Carolina State Parks Director to lead National Association of State Park Directors
September 20, 2023The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) has named a new leadership team to help guide the organization into the future. South Carolina State Parks Director, Paul McCormack, is…
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City of Fountain Inn Welcomes New Recreation Director
September 19, 2023The City of Fountain Inn is pleased to announce the appointment of James Rice as the new Recreation Director. With a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to community…
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Consider these often overlooked SC Income Tax credits when filing your Individual Income Tax return next year
September 19, 2023What you need to know: As taxpayers begin to prepare for the 2024 filing season, they should learn more about several often overlooked tax credits that they may be able…
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City of Cayce announces fun & flavorful food and beverage vendors for Cayce Fall Fest
September 19, 2023The City of Cayce is excited to announce an exciting array of authentic, delicious, as well as several locally-owned, food and drink vendors for Cayce Fall Fest! Fall Fest will…
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Two new employees join the S.C. Aeronautics Commission
September 18, 2023Two new employees have joined the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission. Christopher S. Eversmann, P.E., A.A.E., will be the Airport Development Program Manager and Ronnie L. Gannt will be a pilot…
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Richland Library closes for CSI Day
September 18, 2023Schedule Effective for all Library Locations on September 21 All Richland Library locations will close Thursday, September 21, 2023, for Customer Service Improvement (CSI) Day. During CSI Day, nearly 400…
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City of Columbia announces Mayor Daniel Rickenmann’s Town Hall Tour
September 18, 2023Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City Council members, Assistant City Managers, City staff What: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will be leading a town hall tour across all four districts to share the state of the…
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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda – September 19
September 18, 2023The City of Laurens will hold a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 19 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the CPW Training Center at…
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Governor Henry McMaster Provides Update on Workforce Scholarships for the Future
September 13, 2023Workforce Scholarships Have Trained Over 32,000 South Carolinians for High Demand Careers Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Technical College System today announced that 32,426 South Carolinians have earned…
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County Council to hold first reading and public hearing on proposed zoning map
September 12, 2023Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m Richland County Council will hold a first reading and public hearing on the newly revised zoning map for unincorporated Richland County…
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Stronger ordinance will reduce downtown noise
September 11, 2023After receiving ongoing public complaints about excessive noise downtown, City Council revised its noise ordinance, giving police additional tools to enforce a quieter downtown experience for all. The changes came…
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