State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Gayle Whitlock of FIVE Virtual Program as Educator of the Month
December 20, 2024
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Gayle Whitlock of Lexington Richland School District Five’s FIVE Virtual Program in Chapin as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the…
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Berkeley County Greenbelt Program accepting applications for funding in 2025
December 19, 2024
Application Period: January 2 – April 30, 2025 The Berkeley County Greenbelt Program will begin accepting applications to fund Greenbelt Preservation projects starting Thursday, January 2, 2025. Eligible projects must support Greenbelt…
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SCDOT begins clearing and grubbing phase at Carolina Crossroads
December 19, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun clearing and grubbing activities as part of Phase 3B of the Carolina Crossroads Project in Richland and Lexington counties. This work is…
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Governor Henry McMaster Announces Appointment to S.C. Department of Transportation Commission
December 18, 2024
Gov. McMaster Proposes I-77 Exit 90 Feasibility Study Governor Henry McMaster announced the appointment of former York County Council Chairman Dr. James Britt Blackwell as his at-large nominee for the…
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Berkeley County Council approves 200-plus resurfacing projects
December 18, 2024
City, County and State Roadways Around the County Berkeley County Council has approved resurfacing work for 227 city, county and state roads located around Berkeley County. Council approved these items at…
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Fountain Inn Honors Exceptional Public Safety Personnel at Annual Awards Banquet
December 18, 2024
The Fountain Inn Police Department and the Fountain Inn Fire Department recently held their annual awards banquets to recognize and honor outstanding service from their dedicated personnel. Fountain Inn Police…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond certifies South Carolina’s nine electoral votes for Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance
December 17, 2024
Secretary of State Mark Hammond convened the 2024 Electoral College on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM in Columbia, South Carolina. The following members of the Electoral College unanimously…
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Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission maintains National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation
December 17, 2024
Distinction recognizes quality of operation, management and service to the community The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) was recently recognized for its re-accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation…
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Five Points Association celebrates a year of success and announces FPA Award winners
December 16, 2024
The Five Points Association (FPA) is proud to celebrate another year of remarkable achievements and community impact. At the Five Points Annual Meeting on December 12 at Boyd Innovation Center…
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SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
December 16, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…
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Governor Henry McMaster Leads 25 Other Fellow Republican Governors in Support of President Trump’s Immigration Policies
December 15, 2024
Gov. McMaster’s First Initiative as Republican Governor’s Association Policy Chair Governor Henry McMaster, in his first official action as policy chair of the Republican Governors Association, led 25 other fellow…
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Clyburn statement on President Biden providing clemency and pardons for individuals convicted of non-violent crimes
December 12, 2024Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on President Joe Biden providing clemency for nearly 1,500 individuals on home confinement and pardons for 39 individuals convicted of non-violent…
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Congaree Land Trust and partners announce collaborative conservation of land for expansion of Lee State Park
December 12, 2024
Congaree Land Trust and The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism are celebrating the conservation of more than 135 acres of land that will be added to Lee…
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Start Planning Now: Top Tips to Prepare for the 2025 Tax Season and Protect Against Fraud
December 11, 2024
With the new year just three weeks away, start planning now for the 2025 tax season! Getting organized before tax season begins can save you time and money when you’re…
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Conservation District announces mini-grants for environmental learners
December 11, 2024
Students at four Richland County schools will receive funding assistance for hands-on conservation projects and environmental education initiatives this school year, thanks to financial support from the Richland Soil and…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson stops Biden from giving Obamacare to illegal aliens
December 11, 2024
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has obtained a stay from a North Dakota Federal Court stopping the Biden-Harris Administration from unlawfully giving taxpayer-subsidized federal health insurance to illegal aliens and…
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City of Columbia announces Holiday Decorating Contest for local businesses and nonprofits
December 10, 2024
Celebrate the Season: Enter the Contest to Showcase your Holiday Spirit The City of Columbia is pleased to announce the Capital City’s first-ever Holiday Decorating Contest, inviting local businesses and…
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Ready for It: End of the Year Tax Tips
December 10, 2024
It goes fast, doesn’t it? Just when you’re comfortable with the back-to-school routine, here come the holidays. Take a deep breath and enjoy the season – 2024 version. But once…
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New Federal BOIR Filing Requirements: What You Need to Know
December 10, 2024
Starting this year, a new federal requirement mandates that small businesses and certain entities submit a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes…
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Governor Henry McMaster Announces First Director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development
December 9, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster today announced his appointment of Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant as the first director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development (OSWD) housed within the S.C. Department of Employment…
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Governor McMaster and First Lady Host Christmas Open House and Guided Tours at the Governor’s Mansion
December 8, 2024
South Carolinians are invited to experience the magic of the season as Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster host a Christmas Open House at the Governor’s Mansion on…
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Greenline-Spartanburg Neighborhood Plan heads to City Council
December 6, 2024With Planning Commission approval, the draft Greenline-Spartanburg Neighborhood Plan heads to City Council for consideration at its Dec. 9, 2024, meeting. The plan aims to enhance livability, connectivity and inclusivity in the…
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SCDOT receives a “Clean Audit” of Agency’s Finances for seventh consecutive year
December 5, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation was presented with an unmodified, or “clean audit” for the fiscal year 2023-2024. This report marks the seventh consecutive year the agency’s financial operations…
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LEO Santa Toy Drive underway
December 5, 2024
Holiday Alert from our first responders! The LEO Santa Toy Drive is happening NOW until 10 a.m. Friday at Bon Secours Wellness Arena! Drop off new, unwrapped toys for kids ages newborn to…
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Celebrate the Holiday Season at the Meeting Street Artisan Holiday Markets in West Columbia!
December 5, 2024
The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is bringing the holiday spirit to life with special Holiday Editions on the first three Saturdays of December: December 7, 14,…
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City of Columbia approves parking rate ordinance
December 5, 2024
During the City Council Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Columbia City Council amended and approved the new parking rate ordinance. Based on public feedback and extended discussions during the…
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Jeffrey Netzinger promoted to Engineering & Projects Director for the Town of Hilton Head Island
December 4, 2024
Jeffrey Netzinger, an experienced engineer with the Town of Hilton Head Island, has been promoted to Engineering & Projects Director. In his expanded role, Jeff will oversee the Public Projects,…
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City Council Highlights | December 3, 2024
December 4, 2024
During the City Council meeting this evening, City Council approved the City of Columbia Resilient Water Supply Project (Item #20). As part of the Columbia Canal Recovery from the October…
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Richland County continues efforts to give to children in need
December 3, 2024
Donate toys, clothing and other items through Court Appointed Special Advocates Richland County is providing two ways for the community to help children in need this holiday season through the…
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City uses state funds to accelerate road safety improvements
December 3, 2024
Thanks to a one-time matching program funded by state gas tax, Greenville will receive $7.5 million to make streets safer, bringing the total capital budget for a dozen projects to…
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson co-leads coalition urging the U.S. Senate to confirm Pam Bondi as United States Attorney General
December 3, 2024
Attorney General Alan Wilson co-led a coalition of 30 current and future state attorneys general in urging the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Pam Bondi as the 87th United…
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Lexington County seeks resident input for the 2024 Citizen Engagement Study
December 3, 2024
The Lexington County Council has launched the 2024 County-wide Citizen Engagement Study. It is designed and conducted to assess and track resident perceptions and priorities relative to Lexington County public…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
December 2, 2024
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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Natural Resources Board Appoints Thomas Stowe (Tom) Mullikin, Ph.D., J.D., as Director of the SC Department of Natural Resources
December 1, 2024
The seven-member South Carolina Natural Resources Board has unanimously selected retired Maj. Gen. Thomas S. (Tom) Mullikin, Ph.D., J.D., for appointment to serve as the next director of the S.C.…
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Resources for Agricultural Recovery After Hurricane Helene
December 1, 2024
Did you experience agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene? This fact sheet will help you explore a variety of state and federal assistance programs designed to support agricultural recovery. Local…
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Berkeley County Council approves A-Tax and A-Fee Funding for local organizations
November 26, 2024
Berkeley County has awarded approximately $118,500 in Accommodations Tax (A-Tax) funding to 13 different local nonprofits and organizations. At its meeting on Monday, November 25, 2024, County Council approved the recommended funding allocations made…
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The Station at Congaree Pointe: New mixed-use development set to revitalize Bluff Road
November 26, 2024A mixed-use development designed to transform the Bluff Road corridor Earlier this week, Felicia Maloney, Executive Director of the Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc. (CEZ), Councilman Will Brennan, Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem,…
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City of Charleston is offering 2 hours of free parking dowtown this holiday season
November 25, 2024
As a gift to residents this holiday season, the City of Charleston is once again offering a free 2-hour parking voucher for use in participating city garages November 29th through…
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2024-25 South Carolina Annual Educator Supply & Demand Report
November 25, 2024
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2024-25 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. For the first time since 2019-20, districts reported a decrease in…
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City of Columbia Parking Services to offer complimentary parking for Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024
Parking Services once again is excited to support our local businesses & community by offering complimentary parking over the Thanksgiving Holiday! On-street meter operations Wednesday November 27th – enforcement until 6:00pm…
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LCWSC: Driving Growth and Infrastructure Expansion to Build a Stronger Laurens County
November 23, 2024
As you drive through Laurens County, you might wonder about the pipes, equipment, and land clearing yousee along the way. These are signs that LCWSC is growing and expanding to…
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City of Clinton Accepting Applications for Cowboy Christmas Parade and Vendor Spaces
November 23, 2024
The City of Clinton invites the community to participate in its annual Cowboy Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 7, at 9 a.m. Parade applications are now being accepted, with…
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Streamlining Energy Infrastructure: Why Senator Graham should support permitting reform
November 21, 2024
Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate released the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. The bipartisan legislation aims to simplify the permitting processes that have been causing massive delays in…
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Off-Road Duathlon run-bike-run race returns to Laurel Hill County Park Jan. 11
November 21, 2024
Charleston County Parks will host the annual Off-Road Duathlon on the trails of Laurel Hill County Park in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, Jan. 11. Registration for the run-bike-run event is open through…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Angels for 2024
November 21, 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels of 2024. Secretary Hammond honored ten Angel charities in a ceremony at the Edgar Brown Building on the Capitol Complex.…
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Holiday Market at Richland Library brings joy beginning December 5th!
November 21, 2024
Richland Library Sandhills & Richland Library Main This December, Richland Library invites the community to experience the joy of the season by shopping local at the annual Holiday Market, where creativity, community, and…
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Governor Henry McMaster Names Dr. Edward Simmer as First Director of the Department of Public Health
November 20, 2024
Led the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Governor Henry McMaster today announced his appointment of Dr. Edward Simmer as the first director of the South Carolina Department of…
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City of Columbia kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
November 19, 2024
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food…
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Retirees – Lower your individual income tax bill with these 5 tips
November 18, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants retired South Carolinians and those who are 65 and older to know about tax deductions and exemptions the state offers its older…
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SCDES, Lt. Governor Evette and partners launch new phone app to help make recycling easier in South Carolina
November 18, 2024
Recycling just got easier in South Carolina with the introduction of the Recycle Here SC mobile phone app. The app – developed through a partnership between the S.C. Department of Environmental…
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