Light Up the Night – City of Clinton Christmas Decoration Contest
December 7, 2022
The City of Clinton is hosting a Christmas decoration contest. If your house or business is located within the city and you are decked in lights you may be a…
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City Council Highlights | December 6, 2022
December 7, 2022
City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Highlighted agenda items for the meeting include the following: City Council approved item #13: Council is asked to improve Contract…
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City of West Columbia selects new Fire Chief
December 7, 2022
West Columbia City Council has selected Marquis Solomon as the next West Columbia Fire Chief. Fire Chief Marquis Solomon is a 23-year fire service veteran. Chief Solomon most recently held the…
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Filing Opens December 28 for Non-Partisan Elections Scheduled for March 2023
December 5, 2022
There are a number of non-partisan elections to be held on March 7, 2023. Filing for these elections will open on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at noon and remain open…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Blocks ‘TikTok’ on State Government Devices
December 5, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today took action to block access to the social media platform TikTok from all state government electronic devices managed by the South Carolina Department of Administration. The…
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Governor’s Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled for December 5
December 1, 2022
Governor McMaster and the First Lady Welcome South Carolinians for Christmas Celebration Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for…
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Kids First Podcast – A conversation about the future of education with Chris Neeley, Superintendent of the SCPCSD and Ian Rowe, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
December 1, 2022
Today the South Carolina Public Charter School District continues to bring you great weekly content for our Kids First Podcast where we talk to educators, school leaders, policymakers, and charter…
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City of Charleston partners with Intellicheck to equip King Street area businesses with ID scanning app
November 30, 2022
City officials and Intellicheck, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDN) announced the launch of a new pilot program aimed at tackling the problem of underage drinking. The six-month pilot will allow up to…
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Randy Randall Announces Run for Mayor of Clinton
November 29, 2022
Former Clinton Mayor Randy Randall announced this week he will run once again to serve as the city’s mayor. Randall previously served in local government for a total of 17…
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Clinton Native, Andy Howard Announces Candidacy for Clinton City Council Ward 6
November 29, 2022
Andy Howard is a Clinton native. He spent eight years in the United States Marine Corps traveling the world in service to our country and in the end, he chooses…
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$3.1 million in locally grown food headed to South Carolina schools
November 22, 2022
South Carolina students will be eating more food grown by local farmers as part of a partnership involving the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the South Carolina Department of…
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approves major disaster declaration for South Carolina
November 22, 2022
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Carolina to supplement state, local and tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane…
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City Councilwoman Aditi Bussells elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors
November 22, 2022
Columbia City Councilwoman Aditi Bussells was elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors by NLC’s membership at the organization’s 2022 City Summit in Kansas City, MO. Bussells was elected to…
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City of Charleston unveils plans for future Hope Center
November 22, 2022Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie and Mayors’ Commission on Homelessness and Affordable Housing Chair Robert Clement unveiled plans for the future Hope Center at a ceremony…
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Three fire departments merge in Berkeley County
November 21, 2022
To Cut Costs, Improve Fire Services in Each District Three fire departments in Berkeley County recently merged to save costs and improve services to citizens. Effective November 1, 2022, the…
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Stewart Owens Announces Candidacy for Clinton City Council Ward 4
November 21, 2022
Clinton resident and business owner, Stewart Owens, has announced his intent to run for Clinton City Council Ward 4 seat. Filing opens in late December and the election is March…
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Public input requested on bike share expansion
November 21, 2022
Midlands residents are asked provide their input as part of a bike share expansion study. Input can be provided through an interactive online survey and map, and comments provided will help shape the…
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City offers complimentary parking over Thanksgiving Holiday
November 21, 2022
Parking Services once again is excited to support local businesses & the community by offering complimentary parking over the Thanksgiving Holiday! On-street meter operations Wednesday November 23th – enforcement until 6:00pm…
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County Council Meeting – November 22 Agenda
November 21, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 22. Due to the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, County Council is meeting at…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Fights Attempt to Shutter South Carolina’s Faith-Based Foster Agencies
November 20, 2022
Lawsuit Threatens S.C. Foster Children, Religious Liberty In a new filing, Governor Henry McMaster called upon the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina to protect the state’s…
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A Focus on Greer – Rick Danner, Mayor, City of Greer
November 17, 2022
Several months ago, I did an interview with someone in downtown Greer, SC. When I pulled on to the Main Street, my first thought was, “Clearly, I have never been…
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Grants available to preserve county’s history, boost conservation
November 17, 2022Grants worth thousands will soon be available for nonprofits and other groups seeking to protect and preserve the County’s rich land and historic places. Beginning Thursday, Dec. 1, nonprofits, neighborhood…
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City Council Highlights | November 15, 2022
November 16, 2022Before the City Council Meeting on November 15, 2022 commenced, the City of Columbia held a press conference in Council Chambers to highlight November as Diabetes Awareness Month. District II…
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City of Clinton, YMCA and Others Partner to Feed the Community with New Fueling Station
November 15, 2022
Some residents in Clinton and its surrounding areas have limited opportunities to be active and obtain nutritious food, however, local leaders are in the process of changing that. Wholespire recently…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
November 15, 2022
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking to fill nine (9) vacancies. The purpose of BPAC is to advise the Mayor and City Council Members, the City of Columbia transportation planning staff; community organizations; and partners…
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City of Columbia to host December All Access Columbia Event
November 15, 2022
WHO: City of Columbia Community Development Department and Office of Business Opportunities WHAT: The City of Columbia Community Development Department and Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting a Resource Fair that…
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Rebates now being issued; cap amount set at $800
November 14, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has begun issuing 2022 Individual Income Tax rebates to eligible taxpayers. The rebate amount is based on an individual’s 2021 tax liability, up to a…
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City of Charleston closely monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole
November 10, 2022
City of Charleston officials are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole and have begun initial preparations for any potential impacts the storm may have here in the Lowcountry. City Emergency Management…
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City hosts public meetings to review proposed redistricting map
November 9, 2022
The City of Greenville will host four drop-in meetings in November and December to receive public comment on a proposed redistricting plan. The proposed redistricting map will be available for…
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City of Columbia to host December All Access Columbia Event
November 9, 2022
WHO: City of Columbia Community Development Department and Office of Business Opportunities WHAT: The City of Columbia Community Development Department and Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting a Resource Fair that…
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Representative Stewart Jones Handedly Wins Third Term to South State House
November 9, 2022
South Carolina Representative, Stewart Jones (District 14) won another term in office in a sound victory over his opponent. The Buzz reached out to Jones for comment on his win…
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Chapin Police Department awarded thousands in grant funding
November 9, 2022
The Chapin Police Department has been awarded $69,506.55 in grant funding through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs. The mission of the…
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Election Day is Tuesday – What You Need to Know
November 7, 2022
After tomorrow the robo-calls, text messages, commercials and political mailers will all stop. Tomorrow is election day and one that is being hyped for larger than normal turnout across the…
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Conservation District awards 5 mini-grants for fall projects
November 7, 2022
Initiatives for County students involve food production, garden revitalization, animal habitat Students at five local education sites will receive hands-on environmental education this fall, thanks to financial support provided by…
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Accountant/Fiscal Analyst
November 7, 2022
The State Treasurer’s Office promotes a culture that is a fast-paced environment that supports high performance, exceptional work product, accountability and collaboration. The Administration Analyst will contribute to multiple functional…
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Gov. Henry McMaster and More Than 30 State Agencies Announce the State’s Third Veterans Virtual Career Fair
November 7, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin) and the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) encourage all South Carolina Veterans looking to continue a career of…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – November 8
November 7, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 8. With the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, this meeting and future meetings will…
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Official Christmas Tree arrives at South Carolina State House
November 7, 2022
South Carolina’s official Christmas Tree arrived at the South Carolina State House this morning following a brief press conference on the North Lawn. Kelly Barbrey, vice president of marketing and communications with…
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South Carolina leads the fight against cancer – but congressional battle is not over
November 7, 2022
By Representative Patricia Moore Henegan In 2022, the American Cancer Society estimates that just over 33,000 of our family, friends and neighbors across the state will first learn they have cancer. More than 10,000…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
November 7, 2022
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking to fill nine (9) vacancies. The purpose of BPAC is to advise the Mayor and City…
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City of Laurens Public Meetings Seeking Community Input Begin November 10
November 7, 2022
As reported last month on the Buzz, the City of Laurens wants to hear from residents as they begin the job of updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan is…
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Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey Announce 2023 Tax Rate Cuts for South Carolina Businesses
November 7, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey have announced that South Carolina’s unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates will decrease or remain the…
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City of Charleston, JJR Development LLC announce creation of six new affordable homes under homeownership initiative
November 3, 2022
On Wednesday, November 2, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, Charleston’s Director of Housing & Community Development Geona Shaw Johnson, city Councilmember Robert Mitchell, Friendship Baptist Church Pastor Rev. Joshua Jaques Jr.,…
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Little-known automatic tax cut reduced city property tax bills by $28 million in 2022
November 3, 2022
Last year, Charleston residents were told that city property taxes were set to rise in 2022. So why did their actual property tax bills from the city go down? As…
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City Council Highlights | November 1, 2022
November 3, 2022
The City Council Meeting on November 1, 2022 started off with approving the consent agenda (Items 2-11), which consisted of various contract approvals that improve the efficiencies of our City’s fleet services, public safety and Columbia water infrastructure. Another…
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SC Supreme Court appoints Lisle Traywick to Commission on CLE and Specialization
November 3, 2022
The Supreme Court of South Carolina has appointed Lisle Traywick, an attorney at Robinson Gray law firm, to serve on the Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization. The Commission…
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Early Voting Continues Through Saturday November 5
November 2, 2022
Early voting in South Carolina began on Monday, October 24 and ends this Saturday, November 5. Mail absentee applications cannot be requested or accepted now but mail ballots will be…
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Fountain Inn Chamber Announces Annual Christmas Parade
November 1, 2022
The Fountain Inn Chamber announces the Annual Fountain Inn Christmas Parade will be held on December 7th at 5:30 pm. Applications to participate in the Parade are due November 7,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ian
November 1, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to assist state and local recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian. This request comes after extensive damage assessments conducted by local officials,…
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Permit Clerk/Receptionist
October 31, 2022
The City of Clinton is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Permit Clerk/Receptionist in the Department of Building, Planning, & Zoning. Under general supervision, the Permit Clerk/Receptionist performs various…
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