Richland County to consider how to allocate millions in emergency funds
March 7, 2023
Richland County’s Coronavirus Ad Hoc Committee will hold a public work session as the County winds down its distribution of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. During the work…
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Lexington County deputy receives Order of the Palmetto for more than 50 years of service
March 5, 2023
Col. Mel Seboe, who has served the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department for more than 50 years, has received the Order of the Palmetto from Gov. Henry McMaster. Seboe started the…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Honors Palmetto ABLE Ambassadors as part of SC Disability Advocacy Day observance
March 1, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicked off SC Disability Advocacy Day with a reception honoring 22 disability organization partners for their support of the Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. Administered by the State Treasurer,…
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Over 600 leaders from across South Carolina will convene to tackle critical issues and hear from Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s CEO
March 1, 2023
Over 600 leaders from across South Carolina will convene to tackle critical issues and hear from Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s CEO. Together SC, the state’s “chamber of commerce” for…
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Governmental law attorney Ginny Bozeman joins Pope Flynn
February 27, 2023
Virginia “Ginny” Bozeman has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters, where she will be providing local governments advice and counsel while…
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League of Women Voters turns 103 and the VOTE411 website provides voting information for Columbia City Council Special Election
February 24, 2023
The League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area celebrates its 103rd Anniversary. The League of Women Voters was founded on February 14, 1920, following the ratification of the 19th…
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Tax tips for South Carolina college students
February 22, 2023
What you need to know: You may need to file a tax return depending on your gross income and whether or not your parents can claim you as a dependent.…
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NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, CCIM elected Chair for City of Columbia’s Board of Zoning Appeals
February 14, 2023
NAI Columbia, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm announced that John Gregory, PE, CCIM has been elected Chair for City of Columbia’s Board of Zoning Appeals. “Serving on the…
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$19 million settlement in non-intervened South Carolina False Claims Act case against Laboratory Corporation of America
February 7, 2023
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two whistleblowers from Florence, South Carolina, Scarlett Lutz and Kayla Webster, have resolved their 10-year qui tam lawsuit against Laboratory Corporation of America, Inc. (“Labcorp”), one of…
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Midlands Technical College Student recognized at 2023 State of the State Address
February 1, 2023
During the 2023 S.C. State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster honored Midlands Technical College (MTC) Early Childhood and Elementary Education student Geena Rocanella. Rocanella is a recipient of…
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2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 26, 2023
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We are here tonight to address challenges and opportunities. But first, as in prior years,…
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Housing Program Coordinator
January 24, 2023
Job Responsibilities The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (Authority) administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program in seven South Carolina counties (Clarendon, Colleton, Dorchester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, and…
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Income Tax season opens today
January 23, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the IRS begin accepting Individual Income Tax returns today, January 23, 2023. The filing deadline for both state and federal returns is Tuesday,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces promotion of Jordan Dominick to Director of Administration
January 23, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has promoted Jordan Dominick to serve as the agency’s Director of Administration. Dominick joined the State Treasurer’s Office in 2015. During his tenure, he has…
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Richland County Bar Association announces new leadership for 2023
January 12, 2023The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2023 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2022 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest county…
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Workforce Housing Program Manager
January 12, 2023
The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking a Workforce Housing Program Manager to direct, manage, oversee, and review workforce housing activities affecting current and long-range housing affordability issues, policies,…
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CPI for all items falls 0.1% in December as gasoline decreases
January 12, 2023
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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City’s Food Truck Fridays continues in January 2023
January 11, 2023
With the New Year beginning, the City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one…
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Newberry County Water Rescue and Dive Team: Saving Lives in South Carolina
January 10, 2023
Motivated by a tragic drowning on Lake Murray that occurred just a few months prior, first responders from across Newberry County came together in January 2006 with the goal of…
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35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
January 9, 2023
NBA Hall of Famer Alex English to be Keynote Speaker Columbia Native and Naismith Hall of Famer, Alex English attended Hand Junior High School and Dreher High School. More than…
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Cayce Fire Chief Steven Bullard and City Councilman Hunter Sox named as Top 20 Professionals Under 40
January 9, 2023The City of Cayce congratulates Fire Chief Steven Bullard and City Councilman Hunter Sox for being recognized as one of Lexington County Chronicle’s 2023 Top 20 Professionals Under 40. Chief…
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Richland County Council re-elects leadership, welcomes 2 new councilmembers
January 4, 2023
On Tuesday, Richland County officially swore in five Councilmembers, including newcomers Jason Branham (District 1) and Don Weaver (District 6). County Council also re-elected Councilman Overture Walker as chair and…
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SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority
January 4, 2023
We are a state governmental agency but one unlike you’ve encountered before. We operate much more like a private sector business. We are a self-sustaining operation that offers rental and…
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Joe Taylor passes on
December 29, 2022
We were saddened to hear today of the passing of former Secretary of Commerce and current Councilman for the city of Columbia, Joe Taylor. Columbia City Council released the following…
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Richland County taking further steps to evaluate ARPA funding applicants
December 20, 2022
County aims to ensure all relief applications get appropriate consideration Because of overwhelming demand for a program that provides relief to businesses and nonprofits impacted by the pandemic, Richland County…
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South Carolina installs electric vehicle chargers at State Parks
December 14, 2022Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette unveiled a new program that will install electric vehicle chargers powered by 100% renewable energy at state parks across South Carolina. The program, supported by the electric vehicle maker and…
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Nonprofit honors Richland County Councilwoman Newton for green efforts
December 14, 2022A local nonprofit focused on cleanup and other green efforts recently honored Richland County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton for promoting beautification across the Midlands. Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) highlighted Newton’s…
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Senate President Thomas Alexander and Lowcountry community health leader Roland Gardner to receive Riley Institute’s South Carolina leadership awards
December 12, 2022
Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that South Carolina Senate President Thomas Alexander (R-Oconee/Pickens) will receive the 2023 Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative Leadership Award. Community health leader Roland Gardner of Beaufort…
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City Council Highlights | December 6, 2022
December 7, 2022City 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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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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$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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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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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, 2022Parking 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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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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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
November 15, 2022The 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, 2022WHO: 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 Columbia to host December All Access Columbia Event
November 9, 2022WHO: 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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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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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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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, 2022The 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 Council Highlights | November 1, 2022
November 3, 2022The 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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Congressman Clyburn announces over $58 Million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for 16 South Carolina school districts
October 26, 2022Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $58.46 million from President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to South Carolina school districts through the…
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Chapin appoints Town Administrator
October 20, 2022
The Town of Chapin announced that the Chapin Town Council voted unanimously to appoint Nicholle Burroughs as the Town’s first Town Administrator. Mrs. Burroughs is now responsible for the day-to-day…
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