Life Cycle Engineering awarded $15 million contract
July 28, 2021
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a $15 million, one-year delivery order by Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC). Under this delivery order, LCE will support the U.S. Navy by…
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DHEC supports updated CDC guidance, recommends indoor masking for all regardless of vaccination Status
July 28, 2021
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases and the increasing threat of the Delta variant, the CDC on Tuesday is recommending public indoor masking for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.…
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DDSN Commissioners announce 2021-2022 officers, committees and new taskforces
July 27, 2021
The South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs (the “Commission”) selects officers and standing committees for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and creates several new task forces to solve emerging…
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DHEC applauds SC reaching 50 percent one-dose COVID-19 vaccine rate, urges more vaccinations ahead of academic year
July 26, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is happy to announce that, as of Thursday, 50 percent of eligible South Carolina residents have received at least one dose of…
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Annual ‘Operation Move-out’ initiative to begin July 29
July 26, 2021
The city of Charleston’s annual “Operation Move-out” initiative will begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 29 and be conducted through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, excluding Sunday, August…
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Dedication of memorial plaque honoring the U.S. Coast Guard’s presence in the City of Charleston
July 26, 2021
Please join Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg; USCG Base Charleston Commanding Officer, Captain Veronica Brecht; USCG Sector Charleston Commanding Officer, Captain John D. Cole; USCG Cutter Hamilton Commanding Officer, Captain Matthew T.…
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DHEC issues wildfire smoke alert
July 21, 2021
Residents of South Carolina should be aware of possible health effects related to smoke from wildfires that originated from fires burning across parts of central and western Canada and the…
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Summer tax tips, from teen jobs to summer camp
July 21, 2021
Summer means warmer temperatures, vacations, and special tax situations. Wait. Tax situations? From teen summer jobs and W-4s to taxes on gig work and using summer camp costs for a…
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2021 ‘Rescue Brew Beer Star Search’ search underway
July 19, 2021
Palmetto Brewing Company, Southern Eagle Distributing, WCSC Live 5 News, Charleston City Paper and Cupcake DownSouth Partner to Benefit Charleston Animal Society The Second Annual Rescue Brew Beer Spokesdog and…
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Berkeley County announces Mega Boat Landing Project in Moncks Corner
July 19, 2021Project done in Partnership with Santee Cooper, on Lake Moultrie Berkeley County, in partnership with Santee Cooper, announces plans for the Mega Boat Landing Project on Lake Moultrie. The site…
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Berkeley County Council awards contract for U.S. 176 Phase 1
July 19, 2021Berkeley County Council awarded the contract for U.S. 176 improvement project phase 1, on Monday, June 28 at the County Council meeting. U.S. 176 Phase 1 consists of widening U.S. 176 from…
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DDSN announces innovative plan to strengthen services at South Carolina’s five regional intermediate care facilities
July 19, 2021
The South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs unanimously voted today during the July 15,2021, commission meeting to support the agency’s most progressive plan in years to improve safety,…
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DHEC announces ‘Champions of the Environment’ funding will support training program for K-12 environmental educators
July 18, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that “Champions of the Environment” grant funding is helping sponsor the Palmetto Environmental Education Certification program (PEEC), which trains and informs school…
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Rural infrastructure broadband grants awarded
July 13, 2021
The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) has issued Notices to Proceed to 18 internet service providers in 22 counties for almost $30 million in projects to expand broadband…
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City of Charleston recognizes National HIV Testing Day
July 12, 2021
Today, in honor of National HIV Testing Day on Sunday, June 27th, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and regional healthcare professionals held a press conference encouraging Charleston residents to get tested.…
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Last Step Recycling, LLC establishing operations in Chester County
July 12, 2021$46.4 million investment will create 50 new jobs Last Step Recycling, LLC, an automotive shredder residue (ASR) company, today announced plans to establish operations in Chester County. The $46.4 million…
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DHEC data show more than 90 percent of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations in 14 days were unvaccinated individuals
July 8, 2021
DHEC’s Dr. Jane Kelly: “The overwhelming majority of people who are getting hospitalized and dying from COVID-19 are those who are not fully vaccinated” The South Carolina Department of Health…
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Gov. Henry McMaster appeals preliminary injunction of Fetal Heartbeat Bill
July 7, 2021Governor Henry McMaster – joined by other defendants – has appealed the federal district court’s preliminary injunction of the South Carolina Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act (Fetal Heartbeat…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, SCEMD urge storm preparation for Tropical Storm Elsa
July 6, 2021Residents should finalize their storm preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center predict portions of South Carolina’s coast will experience tropical storm conditions beginning Wednesday…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomes new members to S.C. Board of Financial Institutions
July 6, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomes two new appointees to the State Board of Financial Institutions. Thomas Bouchette and Jenny Michaels were confirmed by the Senate in May to serve four-year…
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Congressman Clyburn announces his Help is Here Town Hall Tour July 6 – 14, 2021
July 6, 2021
Tour will highlight expanded Child Tax Credit payments, increased Affordable Care Act subsidies, and the need to close the Medicaid coverage gap Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn will kick off…
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Graham, Scott announce $25 million grant for Berkeley County
July 1, 2021
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will award the South Carolina Department of Commerce Division Of Public Railways…
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Congressman Clyburn secures $20 million in the House-passed INVEST in America Act for Sixth District infrastructure projects
July 1, 2021
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has approved $20 million to fund several highway and transit projects in the Sixth Congressional District. This funding…
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Nestlé USA expanding operations in Cherokee County
June 30, 2021
$100 million investment will create approximately 160 new jobs Nestlé USA, a leading food and beverage company, today unveiled plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The $100 million investment will…
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Charleston Water System named a best place to work in SC for 10th year
June 30, 2021
Charleston Water System (CWS) was named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for a 10th year in a program offered by SC Biz News, South Carolina…
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City of Charleston to offer Summer of Service events for local youth
June 29, 2021Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Charleston will hold a Summer of Service series of service projects, leadership development opportunities and team building events for local youth between the ages of…
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Mayor Tecklenburg issues proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s Stoney Field Exhibition
June 29, 2021Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg today issued the attached proclamation in observance of the 50th anniversary of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Exhibition that was held at the city of Charleston’s Stoney Field…
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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. Arts Commission announce $20 million partnership to expand arts learning initiatives
June 29, 2021
A $20 million partnership announced today by the South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Arts Commission will help public schools throughout the state address pandemic related learning loss…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs S. 147, protecting South Carolina businesses
June 25, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and business leaders from around the state for a ceremonial bill signing of S.147, the South Carolina COVID-19 Liability…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces line item vetoes of FY 2021-2022 state budget
June 25, 2021Governor Vetoes 226 Earmarks Totaling $152.25 million Governor Henry McMaster announced his line item vetoes of the FY 2021-2022 state budget at a statehouse news conference. Totaling $152.5 million, the…
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Avoid these common mistakes on alcohol beverage license applications
June 24, 2021
Each year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) handles thousands of applications for various types of alcohol beverage licenses (ABL) and permits. Mistakes or omissions can cause applications to…
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New members join South Carolina First Steps leadership team
June 22, 2021
South Carolina First Steps has two new members of its leadership team. Karen Oliver joined the agency in February as the Early Childhood Advisory Council’s (ECAC) Program Manager, and Derek…
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Congressman Clyburn announces families will start receiving expanded Child Tax Credit checks in July
June 22, 2021U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn is reminding all South Carolinians that the major expansion of the Child Tax Credit for 2021 included in the American Rescue Plan will…
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Ribbon-cutting for new Berkeley County Veterans Affairs Office
June 21, 2021Monday, June 28 at 4 p.m. Berkeley County will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new location of the Veterans Affairs Office (VA) on Monday, June 28 at 4 p.m. The Berkeley…
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City of Charleston to host webinar regarding Johns Island Restoration Plan to Improve Flood Resiliency
June 17, 2021
The city of Charleston Stormwater Department will host a virtual webinar to discuss flood resiliency on Johns Island at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021 via Zoom. The webinar…
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Dale Morris named City of Charleston’s new Chief Resilience Officer
June 17, 2021
At a press conference this afternoon in the Church Creek area of West Ashley, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the appointment of Dutch Dialogues Co-Founder Dale Morris as the city of…
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USDA launches grant program to help expand regional economies and create high-wage jobs in distressed rural communities
June 17, 2021
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal today unveiled a new grant program to help rural communities create good-paying jobs and support new…
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Gov. Henry McMaster nominates Harry M. Lightsey III to be the next secretary of S.C. Department of Commerce
June 17, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has nominated longtime South Carolina business executive Harry M. Lightsey III to serve as the next secretary of the South Carolina Department of…
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USDA launches resource guide to help America’s rural workforce build back better
June 14, 2021
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today unveiled a resource guide to help rural community leaders start and expand employment opportunities and…
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College of Charleston a key player in Charleston’s new Climate Action Plan
June 14, 2021
Residents of coastal communities around the Southeast know the impact of a changing climate firsthand. They witness flooding. They experience rising temperatures. And they endure increasingly menacing weather. Charleston, South…
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City of Charleston Recreation Department to offer free meals this summer
June 14, 2021
The City of Charleston Recreation Department will be serving free meals to children this summer as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program. The free meals…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. DEW, S.C. Technical College System announce workforce retraining initiative
June 8, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by state officials to announce a new workforce training initiative between the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce and the S.C. Technical College System.…
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“Perfect Storm” creates fostering crisis at Charleston Animal Society
June 7, 2021
34 cats saved in hotel room, cruelty investigations and kitten season combine to overwhelm shelter. Charleston Animal Society is making an urgent plea for foster families to help with an…
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New Berkeley County Animal Center to open June 14
June 7, 2021
Ribbon-Cutting at 4 p.m. to Celebrate the Grand Opening Berkeley County will hold a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the new Berkeley Animal Center on Monday, June 14 at 4 p.m. The public is invited…
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L. Mendel Rivers Federal Building marker unveiling
June 7, 2021
Please join the city of Charleston, members of L. Mendel Rivers’ family and family, and representatives from The Dewberry Hotel at 10 a.m., Sunday, June 6, 2021, at The Dewberry…
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State Treasurer’s Office launches new Matchelor Promotion for Unclaimed Property
June 7, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is committed to reconnecting South Carolinians with their missing money, and today his office launched The Matchelor, a new social media promotion aimed at helping people…
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South Carolina’s first statewide Town Hall on animal welfare
June 7, 2021
Tuesday at 6pm: Shelters around the state will share strategies on making South Carolina a No Kill State by 2024. No Kill South Carolina 2024 and Charleston Animal Society will…
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City of Charleston investigates vandalism of Denmark Vesey Monument
June 2, 2021
In response to citizen reports, city of Charleston police officers inspected the Denmark Vesey monument in Hampton Park and discovered significant damage to the statue’s granite pedestal. The damage is…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. Board of Economic Advisors’ updated revenues and estimates
May 20, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the S.C. Board of Economic Advisors’ (BEA) updated revenues and estimates, which were announced at a meeting of the Board…
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State lawmakers praise smart river technologies
May 19, 2021S.C. Floodwater Commission concept developed by Coastal Carolina University By Alex Junes-Ward HORRY COUNTY, S.C. – The S.C. Floodwater Commission’s SMART RIVER TASK FORCE and Coastal Carolina University (CCU) have…
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