Will Rochester named New Berkeley County Emergency Management Director
September 13, 2022
Will Rochester has been named the new Director of Berkeley County Emergency Management. Rochester’s first official day in the new position was Monday, September 12, 2022. Rochester most recently served…
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How to know if you are eligible for a state tax rebate
September 8, 2022
Make sure you file your 2021 return by October 17, 2022 What you need to know: You must file a South Carolina Individual Income Tax return (SC1040) for tax year…
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SCDOT receives $190 million in additional federal road funds
August 31, 2022
State Policymakers and Strong Pipeline of Projects Position S.C. for More Funding The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) recently received notice that it will receive access to an additional…
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SCDOT wins regional transportation award for bridge project in Beaufort County
August 31, 2022The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won a regional transportation award for innovative technology used in the US 21 over Harbor River Bridge Replacement Project in Beaufort County. “We…
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SCDOT Office of Public Transit to host Technical Outreach Session
August 30, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Office of Public Transit is hosting a technical assistance outreach session for private nonprofit organizations who serve senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.…
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Berkeley County accepting applications for PARD Grant Program
August 25, 2022
Apply now through September 30, 2022 Berkeley County is accepting applications for park projects through the South Carolina Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) Grant Program for the 2023 Fiscal Year.…
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Grants available for building and maintaining recreational trails across South Carolina
August 23, 2022
SCPRT is accepting letters of intent from eligible entities until October 1, 2022 The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is now accepting letters of intent from…
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The City of Charleston, Shifa Clinic hosting first clinic at Hope Center on August 19
August 18, 2022
The city of Charleston and the Shifa Clinic will host the first community health fair at the new Hope Center, 529 Meeting Street, on Friday, August 19, 2022 from 9…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominations to Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force
August 18, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster announced his three appointments to the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, which was created by the General Assembly to recommend policies for improving the recruitment, retention,…
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Supporting financial stability for South Carolinians with disabilities
August 15, 2022
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Nearly 800,000 people in South Carolina live with a physical or mental disability. Many of them are able and willing to work, yet our state…
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Dorchester County hosts public meeting for Ladson Road Streetscape
August 15, 2022
Dorchester County will host a public meeting at the Dorchester County Council Chambers, located at 500 N. Main Street, Summerville, S.C. on Monday, August 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.…
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Georgia-Pacific expanding operations in Clarendon County
August 11, 2022
Company investing approximately $40 million Georgia-Pacific, one of the world’s leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging and building products, today announced plans to expand operations in Clarendon County. The company…
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S.C. senators and representatives oppose proposed shutdown of red snapper fishing
August 11, 2022
NOAA proposal would hurt southeast economy South Carolina’s senators and congressmen co-signed a letter along with colleagues from the southeast asking the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to suspend…
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South Carolina tax rebates are coming to eligible taxpayers who file returns by October 17
August 11, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) will issue close to one billion dollars in state tax rebates before the end of the year but only to those who have…
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$8.4 million EDA Good Jobs Challenge Grant awarded to Charleston Chamber Foundation, E3 Foundation and Roper St. Francis Healthcare
August 10, 2022
The Charleston Chamber Foundation, through the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, along with Educate, Empower and Elevate Foundation (E3) and Roper St. Francis Healthcare have been selected to receive an…
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Berkeley County Council approves one-cent sales tax referendum for Nov. 8 ballot
August 10, 2022
For Roadway Resurfacing, Intersection Improvements, Greenbelt Preservation Projects & More At the Berkeley County Council meeting on Monday, August 8, 2022, Council passed third and final reading of an ordinance…
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SC Works Trident to host hybrid Public Sector Career Fair
August 10, 2022
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments and SC Works Trident will host a Public Sector Career Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 17 to provide public sector employers an opportunity to connect with…
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How to Keep Your Tax Records Safe in an Emergency
August 8, 2022
It’s hurricane season again and last year marked the first time that two consecutive hurricane seasons used all 21 storm names, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Five of…
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Chamber hosts opportunity to have conversations with elected officials
August 3, 2022
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announces their 3rd Annual “Know Your Lawmaker” Reception powered by REV Federal Credit Union. This event will take place on Wednesday, August 10…
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Application period opens for Berkeley County State Accommodations Tax funding
August 3, 2022
The application period opened today, Monday, August 1, 2022 to apply for Berkeley County State Accommodations Tax funding. Individuals or businesses in Berkeley County meeting the criteria of the Accommodations…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces the formation of a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
August 2, 2022
Attorneys General form a national bipartisan Task Force to combat robocalling Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that South Carolina is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50…
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State agencies encourage nominations for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
August 2, 2022
South Carolina state agencies are seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who do extraordinary work advocating for our state’s natural environment. Nominations for the South Carolina Environmental Awareness…
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Annual ‘Operation Move Out’ initiative to begin July 29
July 28, 2022The city of Charleston’s annual “Operation Move Out” initiative will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 29 and continue until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, excluding Sunday, July…
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Coastal Community Foundation launches annual Equity Speaker Series
July 28, 2022
Coastal Community Foundation today announced the launch of its annual Equity Speaker Series, which will kick off with an inaugural event featuring Barbara Whye, Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity…
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Gov. Henry McMaster makes major investment into S.C. workforce
July 26, 2022
Governor Invests $25 Million in Workforce Scholarships for the Future Governor Henry McMaster today announced an additional $25 million investment into Workforce Scholarships for the Future, a program that provides…
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Dorchester County Delinquent Tax sale
July 26, 2022
The Dorchester County Delinquent Tax Collector’s Office has started the process of having signs placed on properties for unpaid property taxes. This posting is required by state law for those…
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SCPRT awards nearly $1.2M in federal grants to 11 trail projects across the state
July 20, 2022
Two trail projects along the Saluda River selected for federal grant funding The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is pleased to announce that 11 projects from…
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State agencies encourage nominations for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
July 20, 2022South Carolina state agencies are seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who do extraordinary work advocating for our state’s natural environment. Nominations for the South Carolina Environmental Awareness Award…
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SC Ports achieves record fiscal year
July 12, 2022
South Carolina Ports achieved a record fiscal year 2022 while maintaining fluidity for customers and the Southeast supply chain. “Through well-planned, targeted investment, South Carolina Ports has positioned itself as a…
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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announces South Arts’ 2021 Southern Prize and State Fellowships Exhibition
July 11, 2022
The city of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents South Arts’ 2021 Southern Prize and State Fellowships Exhibition, on view July 15 – August 28, 2022 at City Gallery. South Arts’…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order to remove toxic waste from USS Yorktown
July 11, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2022-20, which directs the South Carolina Office of Resilience to begin the process of removing hundreds of thousands of gallons of toxic pollutants…
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DHEC announces first confirmed cases of monkeypox infection in South Carolina
July 8, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed two cases of monkeypox infection in a person in the Midlands region and another person in the Lowcountry…
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South Carolina officials announce infestation of Asian longhorned ticks
July 8, 2022
Ask Public to Help Limit Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases South Carolina public health and livestock officials have recently identified a large population of Asian longhorned ticks infesting a pasture at a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster directs state agencies to publicly disclose information on budget earmark recipients
July 5, 2022
Governor’s executive order shines spotlight on how funds are spent Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2022-19, which directs state agencies to disclose online detailed information about the entities who are…
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Majority Whip Clyburn statement on the swearing in of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
June 30, 2022
U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn issued the following statement on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s swearing in as the first African American woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court:“The…
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Following Sens. Scott, Ossoff successful push, FEMA distributes $350 million in disaster relief to heirs property owners
June 30, 2022
U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.)’s successful push to reform FEMA policies that discriminated against Black homeowners has helped tens of thousands of people get the help…
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Gov. McMaster holds ceremonial bill signing for the Workforce Enhancement and Military Recognition Act
June 30, 2022
South Carolina veterans’ military pay is now exempt from all state income taxes Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Secretary William Grimsley, members of…
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Engineering Council launches infrastructure advancement initiative
June 28, 2022
ACEC-SC guides lawmakers on critical state infrastructure projects, funding allocation Through the launch of its Infrastructure Works (IW) initiative, the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) will…
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City of Charleston hosting Mayor’s Roundtable on Brain Health
June 27, 2022
Please join Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, the city of Charleston Mayor’s Office on Aging and the South Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association on Monday, June 27, 2022, from 1…
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Dorchester County holds groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate new North Charleston Library
June 27, 2022
Dorchester County Government held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new North Charleston Library Branch on Monday, June 27. Community leaders and honored guests came together to celebrate the future 15,000…
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IMPH releases guide for local policymakers in use of opioid settlement funds
June 22, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), hosted a press conference regarding…
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Dorchester County invites residents to Building Safer Communities event
June 22, 2022
Join Dorchester County Public Safety Departments on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Dorchester County Fire Rescue Givhans Station 12 (1475 Highway 61, Ridgeville,…
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Tax tips about working remotely
June 21, 2022
The relief offered to out-of-state employers from South Carolina’s requirements to withhold taxes from wages for employees who temporarily work in the state due to COVID-19 will end on June…
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Primary runoff for Berkeley County Council District 6 set for Tuesday, June 28
June 20, 2022
Early Voting Period for Runoff Election: June 22-24 Berkeley County will hold a primary runoff election for the County Council District 6 race on Tuesday, June 28. Polls will be open…
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Berkeley County hosting inaugural Family Emergency Preparedness Day
June 13, 2022
Saturday, July 9 at Cypress Gardens Berkeley County Emergency Management will host its inaugural Family Emergency Preparedness Day on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Cypress Gardens, located at…
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Berkeley County holding public hearing on amended FY 2022 Annual Action Plan
June 11, 2022
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 5 p.m. Berkeley County has proposed a substantial amendment to its FY2022 Annual Action Plan and 2022-2025 Consolidated Plan—both of which address local housing and…
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Coming July 1: A final increase of the Motor Fuel User Fee
June 8, 2022
For the sixth consecutive year, South Carolina’s Motor Fuel User Fee—which helps support road, bridge, and infrastructure construction—increases at the pump starting July 1. Users will pay $0.02 more per…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces SC maintains high credit ratings
June 7, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina continues to receive an excellent response from the three major credit rating agencies. In preparation for a general obligation bond issuance, Moody’s…
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U.S. Chamber endorses Rep. Nancy Mace for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District
June 6, 2022
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Representative Nancy Mace (R) to represent South Carolina’s First Congressional District. The Chamber endorses pro-business candidates for federal office who…
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Berkeley County publishes inaugural Hurricane Guide for 2022 Storm Season
June 2, 2022
Available in English and Spanish; Portuguese by 2023 Berkeley County has published its inaugural Hurricane Guide for the 2022 Storm Season. Available in both English and Spanish, the Hurricane Guide…
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