U.S Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District receives IIJA Funding
February 3, 2022
On Nov. 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The Act provides $17.1 billion for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Civil Works…
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Berkeley County to host public meetings on One Berkeley Comp. Plan Feb. 17
February 2, 2022
In-Person & Virtually at Four Different Locations Berkeley County will host its final set of public meetings for the One Berkeley Comprehensive Plan update on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Meetings will be…
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USDA invests $63.3 million to support local businesses, create good-paying jobs and strengthen the economy in South Carolina
February 2, 2022
Investments support the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to build back better in rural America United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for South Carolina Dr. Saundra Glover today announced that…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces addition of 615,000 new properties to Unclaimed Property website
January 31, 2022
In observance of February 1 being National Unclaimed Property Day, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that more than 615,000 new properties have been reported to the State’s Unclaimed Property Program.…
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Text of Mayor John J. Tecklenburg’s State of the City Address
January 26, 2022
The following State of the City Address was prepared for delivery by Mayor John J. Tecklenburg on January 25, 2022, at 6 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Brady, members of City…
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USDA invests over $73.7 million to improve community infrastructure for people living in rural towns across South Carolina
January 26, 2022
Funding Will Increase Access to Health Care, Education and Public Safety for the People Who Call Rural Communities Home United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for South Carolina…
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City of Charleston to host Mentor Recruitment Fair
January 26, 2022
The city of Charleston Mayor’s Mentoring Consortium will host a Mentor Recruitment Fair to raise awareness of the importance of mentorship and supporting local youth on Saturday, February 5, 2022…
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BCDCOG awarded $860,000 grant for transit-oriented development planning
January 25, 2022
Federal Transit Administration funds will help connect communities and improve access to transit and affordable housing The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has been awarded $860,000 to plan for transit-oriented development (TOD)…
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Tax season opens today
January 24, 2022
Filing online and choosing direct deposit is safe, fast, and accurate The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the IRS begin accepting Individual Income Tax returns today, January 24, 2022. The…
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Governor McMaster delivers the 2022 State of the State address
January 20, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster delivered his fifth State of the State address to state senators and representatives at the Statehouse on Wednesday, January 19th. Here is his speech in its entirety…
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SC Bar Member serves as keynote speaker for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event
January 19, 2022
Attorney Doward Harvin is an SC Bar Board Member On Monday, our nation honored the life and work of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. South Carolina attorney…
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DHEC updates widespread vendor testing delays
January 18, 2022
Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it is continuing to actively address issues with multiple COVID-19 testing vendors and reporting facilities for failures to process…
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Berkeley County seeking public feedback on redistricting plan
January 17, 2022
Citizens Encouraged to Submit Comments/Questions Through January 20 Berkeley County is seeking public input on its proposed Redistricting Plan by encouraging citizens to submit comments and/or questions online now through…
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State Guard volunteers help people during emergencies
January 17, 2022
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller One Saturday a month, hundreds of folks from across the state come together at sites in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville for a day of military-style…
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City of Charleston launches composting pilot program
January 15, 2022
Beginning January 23, City of Charleston residents can participate in a new pilot program to recycle food scraps for free at designated drop sites. The food scraps will then be…
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City begins final phase of Denmark Vesey statue restoration
January 13, 2022
This morning, city Parks Department crews and expert representatives from the private sector began the final phase of repairs to the Denmark Vesey statue, during which the statue was detached…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlement with student loan servicer Navient
January 13, 2022
Settlement includes $1.7 billion in debt cancellation; South Carolina borrowers will receive over $20 million in relief. Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that Navient, known as one of the…
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Let’s Put South Carolina First
January 13, 2022
By John Boyanoski, Rosylin Weston and Chip Felkel The State of South Carolina has roughly $6 billion dollars in relatively unexpected money to spend in the next five years due…
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Incorrect online claims lead to confusion regarding proposed city ordinance
January 10, 2022
Based on questions received by the city over the past several days, an online petition is apparently causing confusion about an ordinance that Charleston City Council will consider during their…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Executive Budget, ARPA recommendations
January 10, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today announced the FY 2022-2023 Executive Budget and provided his recommendations on how funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) should be invested by the General…
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DHEC updates COVID-19 school guidance
January 10, 2022
Supports CDC Recommendation for Moderna Boosters After 5 Months The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) on Sunday updated its COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools booklet to reflect the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names Robert Bolchoz as the next Chairman of DHEC Board
January 10, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster nominated Robert Bolchoz as the next chairman of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control following the retirement of current chairman Mark Elam. “Mr. Elam…
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South Carolina’s infant mortality rate decreases but remains above the national average
January 6, 2022
With infant mortality rates double for women of color, DHEC seeks cross-sector support for improving healthy births among minorities An annual report released today by the South Carolina Department of…
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Governor announces 2022 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
January 5, 2022South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Director Duane Parrish appointed three chefs to serve as South Carolina…
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DHEC supports CDC recommendation to use Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines over Janssen
December 20, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday it is advising citizens to receive the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine brands over the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) brand,…
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Government Contracting in the Carolinas: South Carolina and North Carolina collaborate to Help Small Businesses Sell to the Government
December 16, 2021
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) and North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) are pleased to announce a collaboration to help small businesses sell…
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DHEC confirms first three cases of Omicron variant in South Carolina; Vaccines and masks continue to be best protection
December 15, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed the state’s first three reported cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. These cases were identified via whole genome…
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SCEMD sends Logistics Chief to Kentucky
December 15, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to send its Chief of Operations Support and Logistics to Kentucky to assist with tornado response and recovery efforts. The…
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Bosch Rexroth Corporation expanding operations with new testing facility in Greenville County
December 15, 2021
$12.8 million investment creating 60 new jobs Bosch Rexroth Corporation, (Bosch Rexroth) a global leader in the field of drive and control technologies, today announced it will expand its existing…
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First round of public input meetings scheduled for US-52 Corridor Study
December 8, 2021
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) will host its first round of public input meetings for the US-52 Corridor Study on December 13 and 14, 2021. The public meetings will…
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Gov. Henry McMaster honors Gold Star families with a Tree for the Fallen
December 8, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster were joined today by Gold Star families, S.C. Adjutant General Van McCarty, and representatives from the S.C. National Guard’s Survivor Outreach Services…
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Hilton Head Island Town Council extends Town Manager’s contract following positive evaluation
December 8, 2021
Hilton Head Island, SC – After applauding Town Manager Marc Orlando for his work over the last 10 months, the Hilton Head Island Town Council voted 7 – 0 on…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces the ‘Happy HoliPAID’ campaign to return unclaimed funds
December 6, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is excited to spread some holiday cheer in South Carolina by reuniting individuals with their missing money. Paying homage to popular Christmas carols, the State Treasurer’s…
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S.C. a national leader on timely financial reporting
November 29, 2021
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller Each fall, my office releases the state’s financial report for the prior fiscal year. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, commonly called a CAFR, is a…
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SC Works Trident to host veteran virtual hiring event Nov. 17
November 17, 2021
SC Works Trident is hosting a virtual job fair specifically for veterans on Wednesday, November 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is open to the public and…
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Senator High Leatherman passes away
November 12, 2021
On Friday November 12, South Carolina Senator High Leatherman passed away at the age of 90. The 31st District of South Carolina, which he represented, has Florence as its largest…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman assumes CCSSO Board presidency
November 10, 2021
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced South Carolina Superintendent Molly Spearman will assume the presidency of its Board of Directors, and two state leaders will join the…
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S.C. Department of Education invites the public to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
November 9, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Education invites the public to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials will be…
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Berkeley County to suspend NEW applications for Emergency Rental Assistance
November 8, 2021
Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 Berkeley County will suspend any NEW applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program on November 12, 2021. The County will…
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Gov. Henry McMaster bans vaccine mandates at cabinet agencies
November 8, 2021
Requires State Agencies to Cooperate with Ongoing and Anticipated Litigation Related to Federal Vaccine Mandates COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2021-38, which prohibits all state agencies in his…
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Tax rate cuts announced as the UI trust fund remains strong
November 4, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey today announced South Carolina’s unemployment insurance tax rates for employers will decrease or remain unchanged for 2022.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Workforce Scholarship Program to continue economic growth
November 3, 2021Governor Henry McMaster announced a $17 million investment into South Carolina’s workforce through the creation of the Workforce Scholarships for the Future pilot program and called upon the General Assembly…
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South Carolina recognized as leader in K-12 computer science education
November 3, 2021Today, Code.org and its partners released the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy. Published annually, the report provides the most comprehensive analysis of national progress in computer science…
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BCDCOG chips in to fuel growth of Lowcountry Kettle
October 29, 2021
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) continues to fuel business growth and job creation in the region as evidenced by the $250,000 in business development funding provided to Lowcountry Kettle,…
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Berkeley County encourages citizens to take statewide survey on flooding
October 28, 2021
Berkeley County is encouraging its citizens to complete a brief survey from the South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) about area flooding and its impacts. Survey responses from various citizens…
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Gov. Henry McMaster leads Republican Governors in fight to protect auto workers, manufacturers
October 27, 2021
10 Governors Sign on to McMaster’s Letter Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by 10 Republican governors in sending a letter to United States Senate and House leadership in opposition to proposed tax breaks for manufacturers…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman releases statement on candidacy for 2022 election
October 27, 2021
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released the following statement concerning her candidacy for re-election in 2022. “A strong public education system that offers every student, no matter where…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reveals his latest list of unclaimed funds
October 22, 2021
Channeling his inner Halloween spirit, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has a scared up a list of South Carolinians with “spooky names” that are owed unclaimed money. “No tricks, just treats…
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City of Charleston Department of Housing and Community Development announces funding opportunities
October 21, 2021
Applications are now open for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and…
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Charleston Metro Chamber PAC announces endorsements for Summerville Town Council
October 21, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (Chamber PAC) is pleased to announce its endorsements of Aaron Brown for Summerville Town Council District 1 and Kima Garten-Schmidt for…
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