Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2025-2026
January 16, 2025
The City of Columbia will begin accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) on Thursday, January 23, 2025.…
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Richland Library welcomes new artist-in-residence, Brittany Watkins
January 16, 2025Richland Library is dedicated to providing unrestricted access to programming, services, and resources, encompassing support for mental health and mindfulness. Please join us in welcoming the newest addition to the residency program,…
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County Government offices closing for MLK Jr. Day
January 16, 2025
Richland County Government facilities will operate on altered schedules Monday, Jan. 20 as the County observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day. County Government offices will be closed Monday and reopen…
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The City of Columbia Business Licensing Division to launch new software for licensing
January 16, 2025
The City of Columbia Business Licensing Division announced a partnership with HdL Companies to provide enhanced licensing services via a new cloud-based platform effective now. What is Changing? The new software…
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Helene Debris Update: SCDOT completes final debris pickup in many impacted counties and reminds others to put debris out to the curb now
January 16, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is making a final pass for debris in many impacted counties. Those counties are listed below and shown on the map. The counties currently…
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Berkeley County issues update on Red Bank Road Gravity Sewer Project
January 16, 2025
Anticipated Completion Date of Spring 2025 Berkeley County’s Red Bank Road Gravity Sewer Project in Goose Creek has made significant progress in recent weeks, with a tentative substantial completion date…
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Swiss-based PHENOGY announces plans for Columbia headquarters
January 16, 2025
Sustainable energy storage systems leader will introduce sodium-ion technology to the United States PHENOGY AG has announced plans to open their US headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina. Based in Switzerland,…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond honors Joshua Shumak with the 2024 NASS John Lewis Youth Leadership Award for advocacy on behalf of Native American Communities
January 16, 2025
Secretary of State Mark Hammond presented Joshua Shumak with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Joshua Shumak was honored for his advocacy efforts…
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Governor Henry McMaster Issues Statement on State Treasury Forensic Accounting Review
January 15, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster today issued the following statement regarding the release of the independent State Treasury Forensic Accounting Review: “This comprehensive forensic accounting report confirms that there is no $1.8…
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Richland County responds to Department of Justice findings
January 15, 2025
Richland County disagrees with the conclusion of the report the Department of Justice released today and strongly believes we provide constitutional protections for individuals housed at Alvin S. Glenn Detention…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond honors Joshua Shumak with the 2024 NASS John Lewis Youth Leadership Award for Advocacy on behalf of Native American Communities
January 15, 2025On January 14, 2025, Secretary of State Mark Hammond presented Joshua Shumak with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Joshua Shumak was honored…
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Swiss-Based PHENOGY announces plans for Columbia headquarters
January 15, 2025
Sustainable energy storage systems leader will introduce sodium-ion technology to the United States PHENOGY AG has announced plans to open their US headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina. Based in Switzerland,…
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The United Way of the Midlands seeks volunteers for 2025 Point-in-Time Homelessness Counts
January 15, 2025
The United Way of the Midlands is calling on community members to join the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homelessness Counts, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This annual effort…
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City of Columbia to host 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration service
January 14, 2025
The City of Columbia will be hosting the 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration service on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at…
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Columbia Parks & Recreation Department launches new Park & Play recreational van
January 14, 2025
The mobile activity center will serve as a vital resource to reach underserved communities by providing accessible, free, and engaging recreational activities for families and children. The City of Columbia…
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City of Columbia Mayor’s Coffee with the Press
January 14, 2025
Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann What: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will hold an informal coffee with the press the last Wednesday morning of every month. These will be informal coffee talks where representatives from…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
January 14, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2025 NxLevel For Micro Entrepreneurs and 2025 FastTrac Growth Venture courses taking place from January to…
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City of Columbia receives $204 million in federal funding for Assembly Street Railroad Project
January 14, 2025On Friday, January 10, 2025 Congressman James E. Clyburn of South Carolina announced $204,200,000 for the Assembly Street Railroad in Columbia. This project was funded by the U.S. Department of…
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Laurens County Council Elects New Leadership to Begin 2025
January 13, 2025
Laurens County Council convened for its first meeting of the year on January 13, 2025, with the election of officers as the primary order of business. The seven-member council, representing…
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2025 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
January 13, 2025
On January 13, 2025, Governor Henry McMaster announced chefs from Greenville, Conway, and North Charleston have been selected to represent South Carolina as 2025 Chef Ambassadors. He was joined by…
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Laurens County Election Commission Upholds Registration of County Council Member-Elect Arthur Lee Philson Jr.
January 13, 2025
The Laurens County Election Commission held a hearing this morning to address a voter registration challenge filed by incoming county council chairman W. Brown Patterson Jr. against Arthur Lee Philson…
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City of Cayce announces 2025 funding opportunities
January 13, 2025
The City of Cayce announced the opening of the 2025 Hospitality and Accommodation Grants program. This annual funding opportunity is designed to support local businesses, tourism-related initiatives, and community organizations…
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Project Showcase | Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund
January 13, 2025
Who: Office of the Mayor What: Join us for a celebration of the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund projects! Meet the passionate young change makers, celebrate their efforts, share ideas, and be…
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Richland County works to protect Residents’ privacy rights in legal dispute
January 13, 2025
Richland County is working to protect property owners’ privacy rights in response to a lawsuit filed by Zillow Inc. The lawsuit, filed in Richland County Circuit Court, requests that the…
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City of Clinton Seeks High School and College Interns
January 13, 2025
The City of Clinton is offering an exciting opportunity for high school and college students interested in gaining hands-on experience through its internship program. Students will have the chance to…
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Ashley River Crossing Pedestrian and Bike Bridge
January 9, 2025
A major step forward in Charleston’s infrastructure was marked on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, as city officials and community leaders gathered for the groundbreaking of the Ashley River Crossing. This…
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With wintry mix in forecast Friday, Richland County urges caution
January 9, 2025
With the threat of inclement weather in the area Friday, Jan. 10, Richland County Government is encouraging residents to plan ahead and exercise caution. A wintry mix is expected to affect the County beginning midday Friday. A…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ruth Jordan, Entrepreneur Resource Center
January 8, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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Clear Bag Policy Announced for Upcoming Stand Up for Life Rally at South Carolina State Capitol Complex
January 8, 2025
The South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services (SCBPS) has announced the implementation of a clear bag policy for the upcoming Stand Up for Life rally, set to take place at…
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South Carolina joins $20 million multistate data breach settlement with nation’s largest nonbank mortgage servicing company
January 8, 2025
The State of South Carolina and 52 state financial regulatory agencies have taken coordinated action against mortgage company Bayview Asset Management LLC, and three of its affiliates, Lakeview Loan Servicing,…
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Laurens County Officials Sworn In During Ceremony at Courthouse
January 8, 2025
The main courtroom of the Laurens County Courthouse was filled to capacity on the evening of Tuesday, January 7, as the community gathered for the swearing-in ceremony of recently elected…
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3 Weeks Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
January 7, 2025
If you have sustained damage or losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina, it is important to act quickly, as the deadline to apply for federal assistance is approaching.…
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City of Laurens Fire Department Reflects on a Year of Service and Excellence
January 7, 2025
The City of Laurens Fire Department in Laurens County had an extraordinary year in 2024, responding to over 1,900 alarms, managing the challenges of a detrimental storm, and dedicating countless…
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Candidate Filing for 2025 Laurens County Municipal Elections Closes
January 6, 2025
Candidate filing for the 2025 Laurens County Municipal Elections closed today at noon, Friday, January 3, 2025. The elections will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2025, and will use the Majority-Runoff…
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Berkeley County hosting Community Development Block Grant Workshop
January 6, 2025
Registration Period Opening December 30, 2024 Berkeley County is hosting a special Application Workshop on its Community Development Block Grant Program at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in the Assembly…
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Greenville Transit Authority operations and maintenance facility opens
January 6, 2025
Creating the foundation to fulfill mobility goals and support growing demand for bus service, the Greenville Transit Authority opened a state-of-the-art operations and maintenance facility at 205 Arcadia Drive. City,…
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Gateway moves closer to groundbreaking
January 6, 2025
Greenville’s skyline will rise as a project decades in the making moves closer to reality. The Design and Review Board (DRB) unanimously approved street lighting and landscaping plans for the…
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Section of Saluda Riverwalk behind Riverbanks Zoo & Garden closed for construction from January 6 through January 13
January 6, 2025The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will close a portion of the Saluda Riverwalk trail on January 6, 2025 for public safety during heavy construction being undertaken by…
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Lowcountry Council of Governments receives Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Grant to empower Workforce Development
January 6, 2025
The Lowcountry Council of Governments (LCOG) announced that it has received a generous grant of $100,000 from the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) to support Workforce Development Program, “Training…
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South Carolina industry recruitment reaches $8.19 billion in 2024
January 6, 2025
Capital investment by existing industry excels, accounting for $5.38 billion The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today released its 2024 industry recruitment results, with an announced total capital…
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South Carolina industry recruitment reaches $8.19 billion in 2024
January 6, 2025
Capital investment by existing industry excels, accounting for $5.38 billion The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today released its 2024 industry recruitment results, with an announced total capital…
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The United Way of the Midlands seeks volunteers for 2025 Point-in-Time Homelessness Counts
January 6, 2025
The United Way of the Midlands is calling on community members to join the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homelessness Counts, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This annual effort…
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Proposed refinements to Dev Code reduce burden on small business
January 6, 2025
The City will hold two public meetings to seek feedback on further refinements to its Development Code, including a change that will lessen the burden on businesses when opening in…
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City of Greenville shares Popular Annual Financial Report
January 6, 2025
The City of Greenville has published its Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). Designed to report the City’s financial status, the public can learn how the City’s achievements align with City…
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SCDES launches new Coastal Atlas to provide valuable information about SC’s Coastal Environment
January 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services’s Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) launched a new public resource providing valuable information about South Carolina’s coastal environment. The new South Carolina Coastal…
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Danny Cook Announces Re-Election Campaign for Clinton City Council Ward 1
January 1, 2025
Clinton City Councilman Danny Cook has officially announced his candidacy for re-election to represent Ward 1 in the upcoming election on March 4, 2025. In a heartfelt message to friends…
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Filing Deadline Approaches for Clinton Municipal Elections
December 30, 2024
The filing period for the upcoming Clinton municipal elections is nearing its close, with the final day to file set for this Friday, January 5, at 12:00 p.m. Interested candidates…
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Former Assistant County Attorney Kimberly Wunder joins Pope Flynn
December 27, 2024
Kimberly Wunder, a former in-house local government attorney, has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters. Wunder will focus on providing cities,…
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Clinton Firefighter Honored as Michael “Mike Mike” Vinson Firefighter of the Year
December 23, 2024
The Clinton Fire Department has announced John Michael Lapomarda as the 2024 recipient of the Michael “Mike Mike” Vinson Award, recognizing him as Firefighter of the Year. This prestigious honor,…
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Filing Period for Clinton Municipal Elections Opens December 25 with Elections Scheduled for March 4th
December 22, 2024
The Clinton Municipal elections are scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025, with seats in Ward 1, Ward 3, and Ward 5 up for election. Individuals interested in running for these…
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