The Hive Community Circle attends “Communities in Action: Building a Better South Carolina” hosted by the White House
May 9, 2023
Joined by elected officials and community leaders from South Carolina (SC), The Hive Community Circle (The Hive) Executive Director, Ashley Thomas, attended the event “Communities in Action: Building a Better…
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How and when to amend your SC Individual Income Tax return
May 3, 2023
What you need to know: Generally, you should amend a return if an IRS audit changes your state return, or when there are changes to your income, deductions, credits, payments,…
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Richland County’s new fireworks law: What to Know
May 2, 2023
Updated ordinance makes overnight pyrotechnics unlawful in unincorporated areas With the adoption of a new fireworks ordinance, Richland County Council is introducing major changes to the County’s fireworks laws. County…
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Chernoff Newman awarded multi-year contracts by two South Carolina agencies
May 2, 2023
Recent announcements reflect new, existing state agency partnerships Chernoff Newman, a top-ranking Southeastern agency and South Carolina’s longest-standing and most prominent integrated marketing communications firm has been selected to provide…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis joins coalition of state financial officers in slamming Biden’s penalty on responsible homebuyers
May 2, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced he and 33 other state financial officers have united to speak out against new federal policy that will make it more expensive for homebuyers…
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Town of Chapin and the American Legion Post 193 to host Memorial Day ceremony
April 27, 2023
Town of Chapin Mayor Al Koon announced that the Town of Chapin along with American Legion Post 193 will jointly host a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 29, at…
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City of West Columbia awarded $10 million grant for water infrastructure upgrades
April 26, 2023
The City of West Columbia received a grant for $10 million from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Investment Program with the assistance of Senator Nikki Setzler and Representative Micah Caskey.…
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City of Columbia Solid Waste Division to offer expedited collection services during the months of May, June and July
April 26, 2023The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is offering expedited collection services for move out piles during the months of May, June and July. Residents can call the Solid…
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Graham seeks more than $60 million in funding for water improvement projects in South Carolina
April 20, 2023
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham released his funding requests for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill the Senate will consider later this year. Graham posted…
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City Council Highlights | April 18, 2023
April 19, 2023During the City Council Meeting, City Council approved the honorary naming of the 800 and 900 blocks of Washington Street, “Joe E. Taylor, Jr. Way” in memory of the former…
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Compliance Officer/Administrative
April 17, 2023
Job Responsibilities Our agency creates affordable housing opportunities for South Carolinas whose needs are not be the market. The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (Authority) is responsible…
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Get Involved: Applications open for Richland County boards, committees
April 6, 2023
Richland County Council is accepting applications for dozens of openings on various volunteer boards. Currently, 10 Richland County boards, commissions, committees and advisory councils have at least one vacancy. Council…
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Richland County to begin controlling for mosquitoes
April 6, 2023
Through preventive efforts, residents can also help keep the pests away Residents should expect to see Richland County employees spraying for mosquitoes in the coming months, as Vector Control staff…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Melissa Simmons as Deputy State Treasurer
April 5, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Melissa D. Simmons, CPA, CFP, as the agency’s new Deputy State Treasurer after the recent retirement of Tonia Morris. Simmons will oversee the…
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City Council Highlights | April 4, 2023
April 5, 2023This City Council Meeting was the first meeting attended by new council member, Councilman Peter Brown. He was sworn in on April 3, 2023. Three proclamations were presented during the…
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MUSC named a founding partner in launch of first South Carolina Innovation Month
April 4, 2023The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced a partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce and South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) to launch, for the first time in…
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SCDOR Tax Tips: tax credits for SC business owners that could lower their tax liability
April 4, 2023
If you’re a South Carolina small business owner and want to save money on your tax bill in 2023, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants you to know…
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Sumter and Beaufort counties’ Sales Tax rates to change May 1
April 3, 2023
The Sales & Use Tax rate will change May 1, 2023, in both Beaufort and Sumter counties. Beaufort County adds County Green Space local tax Beaufort County taxpayers will begin…
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A Conversation with Elise Partin, Mayor, City of Cayce
March 23, 2023
Cayce is located in the center of the state, along the Congaree River and has over 14,000 residents. Cayce has more than 700 businesses and is located between I-77 and…
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USDA makes grants available to help people in rural South Carolina repair their homes damaged by hurricanes in 2022
March 23, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover today announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Nominates the Next Executive Director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
March 9, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today nominated William H. Floyd to be the next executive director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW). Previously the agency’s chief of staff,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Ken Earley as Director of Information Technology
March 9, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Ken Earley as the agency’s new Director of Information Technology. With more than 25 years of IT industry experience, Earley has held management…
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RSWCD awards 5 grants to support students’ conservation initiatives
March 8, 2023
Hydroponics, school gardens, composting among grant-funded projects Students in five Richland County schools and education sites will take part in hands-on environmental education this spring, thanks to Conservation Education Mini-Grants…
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Richland County to consider how to allocate millions in emergency funds
March 7, 2023
Richland County’s Coronavirus Ad Hoc Committee will hold a public work session as the County winds down its distribution of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. During the work…
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Lexington County deputy receives Order of the Palmetto for more than 50 years of service
March 5, 2023
Col. Mel Seboe, who has served the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department for more than 50 years, has received the Order of the Palmetto from Gov. Henry McMaster. Seboe started the…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Honors Palmetto ABLE Ambassadors as part of SC Disability Advocacy Day observance
March 1, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicked off SC Disability Advocacy Day with a reception honoring 22 disability organization partners for their support of the Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. Administered by the State Treasurer,…
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Over 600 leaders from across South Carolina will convene to tackle critical issues and hear from Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s CEO
March 1, 2023
Over 600 leaders from across South Carolina will convene to tackle critical issues and hear from Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s CEO. Together SC, the state’s “chamber of commerce” for…
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Governmental law attorney Ginny Bozeman joins Pope Flynn
February 27, 2023
Virginia “Ginny” Bozeman has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters, where she will be providing local governments advice and counsel while…
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League of Women Voters turns 103 and the VOTE411 website provides voting information for Columbia City Council Special Election
February 24, 2023
The League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area celebrates its 103rd Anniversary. The League of Women Voters was founded on February 14, 1920, following the ratification of the 19th…
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Tax tips for South Carolina college students
February 22, 2023
What you need to know: You may need to file a tax return depending on your gross income and whether or not your parents can claim you as a dependent.…
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NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, CCIM elected Chair for City of Columbia’s Board of Zoning Appeals
February 14, 2023
NAI Columbia, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm announced that John Gregory, PE, CCIM has been elected Chair for City of Columbia’s Board of Zoning Appeals. “Serving on the…
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$19 million settlement in non-intervened South Carolina False Claims Act case against Laboratory Corporation of America
February 7, 2023
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two whistleblowers from Florence, South Carolina, Scarlett Lutz and Kayla Webster, have resolved their 10-year qui tam lawsuit against Laboratory Corporation of America, Inc. (“Labcorp”), one of…
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Midlands Technical College Student recognized at 2023 State of the State Address
February 1, 2023
During the 2023 S.C. State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster honored Midlands Technical College (MTC) Early Childhood and Elementary Education student Geena Rocanella. Rocanella is a recipient of…
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2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 26, 2023
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We are here tonight to address challenges and opportunities. But first, as in prior years,…
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Housing Program Coordinator
January 24, 2023
Job Responsibilities The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (Authority) administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program in seven South Carolina counties (Clarendon, Colleton, Dorchester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, and…
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Income Tax season opens today
January 23, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the IRS begin accepting Individual Income Tax returns today, January 23, 2023. The filing deadline for both state and federal returns is Tuesday,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces promotion of Jordan Dominick to Director of Administration
January 23, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has promoted Jordan Dominick to serve as the agency’s Director of Administration. Dominick joined the State Treasurer’s Office in 2015. During his tenure, he has…
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Richland County Bar Association announces new leadership for 2023
January 12, 2023The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2023 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2022 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest county…
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Workforce Housing Program Manager
January 12, 2023
The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking a Workforce Housing Program Manager to direct, manage, oversee, and review workforce housing activities affecting current and long-range housing affordability issues, policies,…
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CPI for all items falls 0.1% in December as gasoline decreases
January 12, 2023
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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City’s Food Truck Fridays continues in January 2023
January 11, 2023
With the New Year beginning, the City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one…
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Newberry County Water Rescue and Dive Team: Saving Lives in South Carolina
January 10, 2023
Motivated by a tragic drowning on Lake Murray that occurred just a few months prior, first responders from across Newberry County came together in January 2006 with the goal of…
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35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
January 9, 2023
NBA Hall of Famer Alex English to be Keynote Speaker Columbia Native and Naismith Hall of Famer, Alex English attended Hand Junior High School and Dreher High School. More than…
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Cayce Fire Chief Steven Bullard and City Councilman Hunter Sox named as Top 20 Professionals Under 40
January 9, 2023The City of Cayce congratulates Fire Chief Steven Bullard and City Councilman Hunter Sox for being recognized as one of Lexington County Chronicle’s 2023 Top 20 Professionals Under 40. Chief…
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Richland County Council re-elects leadership, welcomes 2 new councilmembers
January 4, 2023
On Tuesday, Richland County officially swore in five Councilmembers, including newcomers Jason Branham (District 1) and Don Weaver (District 6). County Council also re-elected Councilman Overture Walker as chair and…
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SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority
January 4, 2023
We are a state governmental agency but one unlike you’ve encountered before. We operate much more like a private sector business. We are a self-sustaining operation that offers rental and…
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Joe Taylor passes on
December 29, 2022
We were saddened to hear today of the passing of former Secretary of Commerce and current Councilman for the city of Columbia, Joe Taylor. Columbia City Council released the following…
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Richland County taking further steps to evaluate ARPA funding applicants
December 20, 2022
County aims to ensure all relief applications get appropriate consideration Because of overwhelming demand for a program that provides relief to businesses and nonprofits impacted by the pandemic, Richland County…
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South Carolina installs electric vehicle chargers at State Parks
December 14, 2022Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette unveiled a new program that will install electric vehicle chargers powered by 100% renewable energy at state parks across South Carolina. The program, supported by the electric vehicle maker and…
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Nonprofit honors Richland County Councilwoman Newton for green efforts
December 14, 2022A local nonprofit focused on cleanup and other green efforts recently honored Richland County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton for promoting beautification across the Midlands. Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) highlighted Newton’s…
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