Amanda Wuenscher Mitchell launches new SC based lobbying firm
August 30, 2019
Amanda Wuenscher Mitchell announced the launch of AWM Consulting Group, a boutique governmental affairs firm focused on lobbying and offering a full range of services that can be customized and…
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City Council adopts downtown strategic master plan
August 28, 2019
City Council demonstrated its commitment to the revitalization of downtown and its support for planning efforts that will guide future public and private investment by formally adopting the Downtown Strategic…
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Floodwater Commission to hold statewide meeting and present initial reports
August 23, 2019
By Alex Junes-Ward The South Carolina Floodwater Commission will hold its third quarterly statewide meeting at Cheraw State Park on Mon., Aug. 26, presenting its first set of recommendations –…
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Former Mayor Harry Luthi passes on
August 21, 2019
City of Greenville elected officials and staff are saddened to learn of the passing of former Greenville mayor Harry Luthi. Mayor Luthi was the City Council Seat 6 (today’s District…
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SCDOT wins two regional transportation awards
August 20, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won two regional transportation awards for its work to preserve a 100-year-old bridge in the Upstate and for innovative methods to maintain…
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Graham on the Path Forward in Afghanistan
August 16, 2019
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made these statements on the path forward in Afghanistan. “American service members are not acting as policemen in Afghanistan. They are the front-line defense…
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Street resurfacing projects scheduled to begin next week
August 12, 2019
The neighborhood streets below are scheduled for resurfacing as part of the City’s ongoing pavement management program, which includes street resurfacing, restriping and maintenance treatments. The program is funded through…
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Applications being accepted for 2019 Citizens Fire Academy
August 12, 2019
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is now accepting applications for its annual Citizens Fire Academy. The free seven-week program is open to anyone age 18 and older. The Citizens…
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South Carolina’s unique approach to battling disastrous flooding
August 7, 2019
By Tom Mullikin With hurricane season upon us, the entire east coast of the United States is again holding its breath, particularly southeastern states like those of us in S.C.,…
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GVL2040 July 2019 update
August 6, 2019
First Public Survey Completed A total of 3,100 people participated in GVL2040’s first online public survey in July, identifying issues that they see as Greenville’s biggest priorities. The results of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs Executive Order establishing the South Carolina 2020 Complete Count Committee
August 1, 2019Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette to Serve as Chair of the Committee Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2019-22, which establishes the South Carolina 2020 Complete Count Committee –…
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Spartanburg Water opens window for public comment on new rules and regulations
July 30, 2019
In a continued effort to work with our customers and community, Spartanburg Water is opening a window to receive public comments on a draft set of rules and regulations for…
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SCDOT Statement
July 30, 2019
On Thursday, July 25, 2019, two South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Horry County highway maintenance workers, Cecil Morgan and David Sibbick, were killed when they were struck by a…
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House Task Force on rural broadband sends letter to FCC Chairman Pai on Educational Broadband Service Decision
July 30, 2019
Decision would eliminate important education requirements that will harm communities House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-SC), U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), and members of the House Task Force on…
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$9.33 million investment in South Carolina school buses, public transit
July 30, 2019First Round of Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Purchase 78 New School Buses, 3 Public Transit Buses. Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman, SCDOI Director Ray Farmer made this announcement today.…
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DHEC encourages parents to get their students vaccinated now in preparation for school
July 30, 2019
In a few weeks, South Carolina students will begin returning to school, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding parents to be sure that vaccines are…
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Temporary closure of trail section in Cleveland Park
July 26, 2019
Beginning Tuesday, July 30, a section of the trail along Lakehurst Street in Cleveland Park will be closed to allow crews to begin work on the final stage of the…
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Community newspaper column by S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom
July 22, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Most of us probably remember learning things in high school that we rarely if ever use as adults – like how to calculate the…
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Greenville Chamber receives national recognition at Chamber Executives Conference
July 18, 2019
The Greenville Chamber received numerous awards at the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2019 Annual Convention in Long Beach, California. The Greenville Chamber received two “Awards of Excellence”…
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Upstate Forever will transfer bike-share operations to the City of Greenville in late 2019
July 16, 2019
Local conservation group Upstate Forever, who has operated Greenville B-cycle since March 2013, will give up the reins as program operator later this year. The City of Greenville has committed…
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Chapman Cultural Center launches the creative crosswalk public art project in Spartanburg’s downtown cultural district
July 15, 2019
Chapman Cultural Center announced the implementation of a new public art project that will bring unique crosswalk murals to three intersections in Spartanburg’s Downtown Cultural District through funding provided by…
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Cleveland Street Sidewalk Project set to begin next week
July 12, 2019
The City of Greenville will begin a new sidewalk construction project along the north side of Cleveland Street, between McDaniel Avenue and Southland Avenue, the week of July 15. Weather…
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Something special happened in flood-ravaged Marion County
July 12, 2019
By Tom Mullikin and John Cleveland Something very special happened in Marion County. S.C., last month. June 15, the day before Father’s Day, hundreds of volunteers descended on the town…
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Greenlink launches new monthly pass
July 10, 2019
Greenlink is offering a new monthly pass through its electronic TouchPass ticketing system, which allows customers to pay their bus fare using a reloadable smart card or smartphone app. Customers…
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GVL2040 update and survey
July 7, 2019
The project team from czb and Ingalls Planning & Design (IPD) held its first meeting with the City’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee on June 11. The team’s goals for the…
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City of Greenville Board and Commission opportunities
July 2, 2019
A number of City of Greenville boards and commissions have terms expiring in the coming months. Individuals interested in serving on a board or commission can complete an application online.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster forms advisory panel for S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs secretary search
July 2, 2019Governor Henry McMaster announced the formation of an advisory panel made up of a diverse group of stakeholders to assist in the search of the first secretary of the South…
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High Wire Distilling Co. expanding operations in Charleston County
July 1, 2019
Expansion Creating 45 Jobs High Wire Distilling Co., a producer of premium, handcrafted small batch spirits with an agricultural focus, today announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County.…
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Atlantic Packaging expanding operations in Dorchester County
June 28, 2019
Expansion Creating 10 New Jobs Atlantic Packaging, a leading distributor of industrial packaging materials and paperboard converter, is expanding its existing Dorchester County operations. The company’s investment of $4.5 million…
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Greenville Zoo creates sensory inclusive environment for guests
June 27, 2019
While a trip to the zoo is a great way to spend time with family and friends, for individuals with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and other sensory challenges, the unexpected…
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SCPRT seeking public input on draft recreation plan
June 27, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is seeking public input on the draft 2019 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. SCORP is a planning document that identifies outdoor…
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Senator Scott accepting applications for Service Academy nominations
June 26, 2019
U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) 2019 Military Academy Nomination Application is now open. The Office of Sen. Scott will be accepting applications through Friday, October 18th, 2019 at 5:00 PM. Candidates…
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It’s time to be alarmed about our pension system debt
June 25, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller A school in Colorado Springs, Colorado was shuttered. In Three Rivers, Oregon, the school board shortened the school year five days and laid off employees.…
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Peace Center updates restoration plans for Wyche Pavilion
June 24, 2019The Peace Center has revised its plans for restoration of the Wyche Pavilion and will return to the City of Greenville’s Design Review Board on July 9. The July 9…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2019: Number of South Carolinians working remains at all time high
June 24, 2019
Payroll Employment Increases Set Another New Record Employment: The monthly survey of households across the state estimated the number of South Carolinians working moved significantly higher, establishing a new record…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces distribution of recovered funds to cancer centers after landmark lawsuit against sham cancer charities
June 20, 2019
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that $2.5 million will be distributed to cancer centers across the country as a result of a multistate enforcement action against…
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Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive kicks off Gimme the Gig
June 20, 2019
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive kicks off its annual Gimme the Gig competition today, inviting bands to battle for a chance to earn a paid gig at the weekly series…
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Lindsey Graham endorsed by every South Carolina constitutional officer
June 19, 2019
Team Graham announced today that every statewide elected constitutional officer in South Carolina has endorsed Lindsey Graham’s 2020 re-election campaign for the United States Senate. Graham received endorsements from the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces and signs Children’s Internet Safety Governor’s Pledge
June 19, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster, First Lady Peggy McMaster, and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette were joined today by representatives from Enough Is Enough (EIE), Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Representative Beth Bernstein, and representatives…
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73rd Annual American Legion Auxiliary Palmetto Girls State session hosts inauguration at State House
June 17, 2019The American Legion Auxiliary’s Palmetto Girls State program culminated with a parade through downtown Columbia, S.C. and an inauguration at the State House on Friday, June 13. The inauguration was…
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Bank of America to be title sponsor of 2019 Fall for Greenville
June 17, 2019
Fall for Greenville board members announced Bank of America, one of the largest financial services companies in the U.S., as the 2019 title sponsor of the festival scheduled for October…
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City Council approves hiring of new City Manager
June 17, 2019
City Council approved the hiring of John McDonough as Greenville’s next city manager at a special formal meeting of City Council at 4 p.m. McDonough’s first day will be Monday,…
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Curtis Loftis, South Carolina State Treasurer
June 11, 2019
The team at the State Treasurer’s Office acts as the state’s banker, managing and investing more than $45 billion in public funds for South Carolina State Government. They also safeguard…
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City announces consultant for GVL2040
June 10, 2019
Tonight’s City Council meeting began with an announcement that czb, LLC, a Virginia-based urban planning and community development firm, will lead GVL2040, the City’s comprehensive planning process, over the next…
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Two S.C. sites receive federal funding for environmental cleanup projects
June 7, 2019
Two South Carolina brownfields will receive funding for environmental remediation projects, announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s. The cities of Camden and Easley are each recipients of $300,000 Brownfield Assessment…
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The little-known number at the root of S.C.’s biggest problem
June 7, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Seven and a quarter percent. That’s the official “assumed rate of return” for South Carolina’s retiree pension system. In other words, state officials tell…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomes new members to S.C. Board of Financial Institutions
June 6, 2019
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomed two new appointees to the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions as part of the board’s monthly meeting. Billy Byrd and Charles “Chuck” H. Stuart…
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DHEC accepting nominations for ‘Community Stars’
June 5, 2019
Nominations are now being accepted for Community Star awards that spotlight some of South Carolina’s advocates for a better environment and healthier communities. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental…
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City announces finalists for City Manager position
June 4, 2019
The Mayor and City Council have announced three finalists for the City of Greenville’s City Manager position, which has been filled temporarily by Deputy City Manager Nancy Whitworth. Find Great…
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It’s budget time. Your participation is vital.
June 4, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Followers of today’s political news are treated to plenty of fireworks, fanfare and theatrics. There’s talk of contempt charges and “constitutional crises,” of tariffs…
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