SCDES launches new Coastal Atlas to provide valuable information about SC’s Coastal Environment
January 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services’s Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) launched a new public resource providing valuable information about South Carolina’s coastal environment. The new South Carolina Coastal…
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Former Assistant County Attorney Kimberly Wunder joins Pope Flynn
December 27, 2024
Kimberly Wunder, a former in-house local government attorney, has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters. Wunder will focus on providing cities,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Gayle Whitlock of FIVE Virtual Program as Educator of the Month
December 20, 2024
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Gayle Whitlock of Lexington Richland School District Five’s FIVE Virtual Program in Chapin as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the…
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SCDOT begins clearing and grubbing phase at Carolina Crossroads
December 19, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun clearing and grubbing activities as part of Phase 3B of the Carolina Crossroads Project in Richland and Lexington counties. This work is…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond certifies South Carolina’s nine electoral votes for Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance
December 17, 2024
Secretary of State Mark Hammond convened the 2024 Electoral College on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM in Columbia, South Carolina. The following members of the Electoral College unanimously…
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Five Points Association celebrates a year of success and announces FPA Award winners
December 16, 2024
The Five Points Association (FPA) is proud to celebrate another year of remarkable achievements and community impact. At the Five Points Annual Meeting on December 12 at Boyd Innovation Center…
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SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
December 16, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…
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Clyburn statement on President Biden providing clemency and pardons for individuals convicted of non-violent crimes
December 12, 2024Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on President Joe Biden providing clemency for nearly 1,500 individuals on home confinement and pardons for 39 individuals convicted of non-violent…
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Congaree Land Trust and partners announce collaborative conservation of land for expansion of Lee State Park
December 12, 2024
Congaree Land Trust and The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism are celebrating the conservation of more than 135 acres of land that will be added to Lee…
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Start Planning Now: Top Tips to Prepare for the 2025 Tax Season and Protect Against Fraud
December 11, 2024
With the new year just three weeks away, start planning now for the 2025 tax season! Getting organized before tax season begins can save you time and money when you’re…
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Conservation District announces mini-grants for environmental learners
December 11, 2024
Students at four Richland County schools will receive funding assistance for hands-on conservation projects and environmental education initiatives this school year, thanks to financial support from the Richland Soil and…
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City of Columbia announces Holiday Decorating Contest for local businesses and nonprofits
December 10, 2024
Celebrate the Season: Enter the Contest to Showcase your Holiday Spirit The City of Columbia is pleased to announce the Capital City’s first-ever Holiday Decorating Contest, inviting local businesses and…
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Ready for It: End of the Year Tax Tips
December 10, 2024
It goes fast, doesn’t it? Just when you’re comfortable with the back-to-school routine, here come the holidays. Take a deep breath and enjoy the season – 2024 version. But once…
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SCDOT receives a “Clean Audit” of Agency’s Finances for seventh consecutive year
December 5, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation was presented with an unmodified, or “clean audit” for the fiscal year 2023-2024. This report marks the seventh consecutive year the agency’s financial operations…
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Celebrate the Holiday Season at the Meeting Street Artisan Holiday Markets in West Columbia!
December 5, 2024
The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is bringing the holiday spirit to life with special Holiday Editions on the first three Saturdays of December: December 7, 14,…
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City of Columbia approves parking rate ordinance
December 5, 2024
During the City Council Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Columbia City Council amended and approved the new parking rate ordinance. Based on public feedback and extended discussions during the…
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City Council Highlights | December 3, 2024
December 4, 2024
During the City Council meeting this evening, City Council approved the City of Columbia Resilient Water Supply Project (Item #20). As part of the Columbia Canal Recovery from the October…
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Richland County continues efforts to give to children in need
December 3, 2024
Donate toys, clothing and other items through Court Appointed Special Advocates Richland County is providing two ways for the community to help children in need this holiday season through the…
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Lexington County seeks resident input for the 2024 Citizen Engagement Study
December 3, 2024
The Lexington County Council has launched the 2024 County-wide Citizen Engagement Study. It is designed and conducted to assess and track resident perceptions and priorities relative to Lexington County public…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
December 2, 2024
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2025 NxLevel For Micro Entrepreneurs and 2025 FastTrac Growth Venture courses taking place from January to…
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The Station at Congaree Pointe: New mixed-use development set to revitalize Bluff Road
November 26, 2024A mixed-use development designed to transform the Bluff Road corridor Earlier this week, Felicia Maloney, Executive Director of the Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc. (CEZ), Councilman Will Brennan, Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem,…
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2024-25 South Carolina Annual Educator Supply & Demand Report
November 25, 2024
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2024-25 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. For the first time since 2019-20, districts reported a decrease in…
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City of Columbia Parking Services to offer complimentary parking for Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024
Parking Services once again is excited to support our local businesses & community by offering complimentary parking over the Thanksgiving Holiday! On-street meter operations Wednesday November 27th – enforcement until 6:00pm…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Angels for 2024
November 21, 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels of 2024. Secretary Hammond honored ten Angel charities in a ceremony at the Edgar Brown Building on the Capitol Complex.…
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Holiday Market at Richland Library brings joy beginning December 5th!
November 21, 2024
Richland Library Sandhills & Richland Library Main This December, Richland Library invites the community to experience the joy of the season by shopping local at the annual Holiday Market, where creativity, community, and…
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City of Columbia kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
November 19, 2024
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food…
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Retirees – Lower your individual income tax bill with these 5 tips
November 18, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants retired South Carolinians and those who are 65 and older to know about tax deductions and exemptions the state offers its older…
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SCDES, Lt. Governor Evette and partners launch new phone app to help make recycling easier in South Carolina
November 18, 2024
Recycling just got easier in South Carolina with the introduction of the Recycle Here SC mobile phone app. The app – developed through a partnership between the S.C. Department of Environmental…
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Tips for requesting an ABLE gift this Holiday Season
November 18, 2024
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis People with a disability and their families know that simply navigating life can come with a high price tag. On average, the cost of living…
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Test holes will help prep for Transportation Penny upgrades in SE Richland
November 15, 2024
Drivers could see delays near Lower Richland Boulevard-Garners Ferry Road intersection During the week of Monday, Nov. 18, crews with Richland County Utilities will begin digging test holes near the…
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Richland County provides update on storm debris removal efforts
November 15, 2024
Richland County advises residents that the last day for storm debris removal in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene will be Friday, Nov. 22. The County’s Department of Public Works (DPW),…
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Trust parents over unelected officials to protect teens’ online safety
November 14, 2024As technology rapidly advances, ensuring the online safety of our teens has become a pressing concern for parents and lawmakers. While federal proposals like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)…
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Cayce Mayor participates in a U.S. Speaker Program on Insights into the Electoral Process and Democratic Institutions
November 14, 2024
Mayor Partin with the U. S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, Lesslie Viguerie, wearing the City of Cayce hat she gave him, and Mayor Partin and Michelle Yerkin, the U.S.…
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City of Columbia resubmits the proposed parking rate ordinance for first reading on Tuesday, November 19, 2024
November 14, 2024
The City of Columbia is resubmitting an ordinance for first reading regarding the proposed parking rates throughout the City of Columbia. Based on public feedback from educational meetings and public…
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SCDES, Lt. Governor Evette and partners launch new ‘Recycle Here SC’ phone app to make recycling easier in South Carolina
November 14, 2024
The new “Recycle Here SC” mobile phone app will be officially launched Nov. 15 as an innovative way to make recycling easier in South Carolina. The free mobile phone app…
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County approves public-private partnership for economic development
November 14, 2024
During its special called meeting Tuesday, Richland County Councilmembers approved the creation of a public-private economic development partnership (P3). The transition of the County’s economic development functions to a P3 will…
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Cayce gifted $2.1 million from Boyd Foundation
November 13, 2024
The City of Cayce accepted a gift in the amount of $2.1 million from the Boyd Foundation. The generous donation is the amount needed to complete building the Visitor’s Center…
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C.H.U.G.S. Winter Donation Drive
November 12, 2024
City of Columbia Homeless Services and the Office of Violent Crime Prevention are teaming up for a winter donation drive taking place from November 11, 2024 – December 31, 2024.…
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City of Columbia kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
November 12, 2024
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food…
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Pope Flynn achieves Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in Chambers and Partners USA 2024 guide
November 11, 2024
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has achieved a Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in the 2024 USA Chambers and…
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Richland County EMS driving holiday ‘Stuff an Ambulance’ effort for children in need
November 11, 2024
Donations will be distributed through Court-Appointed Special Advocates program For the eighth consecutive holiday season, Richland County residents have the chance to help “Stuff an Ambulance” to help children in…
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Richland County votes to extend the Penny Tax
November 7, 2024
On Tuesday, November 5, Richland County voters opted to extend the County’s 1 percent special sales and use tax, also known as the “Penny Tax,” which has funded transportation infrastructure…
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Inaugural WaterSC meeting brings together statewide collaborators to plan for the preservation and management of South Carolina’s water resources
October 31, 2024
Representatives from multiple state agencies and stakeholder groups joined Gov. Henry McMaster for the first meeting of the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group. WaterSC is a newly launched statewide initiative…
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FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams to begin door-to-door visits with City of Columbia and Richland County residents
October 31, 2024
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will begin door-to-door visits with City of Columbia and Richland County residents Thursday, Oct. 31 in the aftermath of Hurricane…
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City of Columbia, Prisma Health® and National Fitness Campaign launch two Fitness Courts® bringing free community wellness to South Carolina’s Capital
October 30, 2024
The City of Columbia, Prisma Health® and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) unveiled not one, but two new outdoor Fitness Courts® at Greenview Park and Finlay Park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at…
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SCDES announces recipients of DERA grant funding to support clean air projects
October 30, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has announced the winners of this year’s grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that supports South Carolina’s State Diesel…
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Congaree National Park announces contract for Boardwalk Replacement Project
October 29, 2024
Congaree National Park officials announced that the contract has been awarded for the replacement of Boardwalk Loop Trail sections B, D, and F, which have exceeded their intended service life.…
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Alvin S. Glenn officer earns leadership honor upon graduation from Criminal Justice Academy Training
October 29, 2024
Richland County is proud to recognize an officer at the County’s Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center as a recent graduate of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Detention (BD) training…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches new personal finance lesson for Elementary Students
October 29, 2024
Free classroom kit available for first 100 teachers who sign-up State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of a new personal finance lesson plan designed to engage kindergarten through second grade…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis reveals his latest list of “Spooky Names” with unclaimed property
October 29, 2024
Once again channeling his inner Halloween spirit, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has a scared up another list of South Carolinians with “spooky names” that are owed unclaimed money in hopes…
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