The City of Cayce and the Cayce Police Department announces a new community partnership with Jim Hudson Automotive Group
April 13, 2022
The details of the ongoing partnership and the donation of E-Bikes and the use of E-technology (E- Speed Trailers, E-Cameras), by the Police Department will be held on April 14,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs Convention of the States bill into law, issues signing statement
April 13, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today signed into law H. 3205, Convention of the States, and issued a signing statement. “Efforts to rein in federal spending and reduce the national debt have repeatedly met…
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South Carolina Humanities now accepting nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities
April 13, 2022
Open call for nominations now through May 14, 2022. South Carolina Humanities is accepting nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities and the Fresh Voices in the Humanities Awards through May 14, 2022. Established in…
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SCDOI Director Ray Farmer to retire after 9 years of service
April 12, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today announced the retirement of South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) Director Ray Farmer after nine years of service, effective April 15, 2022. “Under the leadership of…
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Mission Command spurring Ukrainian Success
April 12, 2022
Trust and freedom have been key variables in Ukraine’s success thus far By Bill Connor “In warfare, morale is to material as is the ratio of three to one.” –…
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What to do if you can’t afford to pay your taxes, Individual Income Taxes due in one week
April 11, 2022
The Individual Income Tax due date is coming up Monday, April 18. If you have a tax bill and are worried you can’t pay, the South Carolina Department of Revenue…
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Prosperity resident among first Peace Corps volunteers to return to service overseas
April 4, 2022
Prosperity resident Tyler Ulch is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020. The Peace Corps suspended global…
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National Community Development Week
April 4, 2022Who: City Council members, the Community Development Department, City officials and community partners. What: The Community Development Department to hold National Community Development Week from April 11 through April 15. The week…
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More than 1 million file state tax returns electronically, filing deadline two weeks away
April 4, 2022
If you haven’t filed your Individual Income Tax return yet, you have two weeks before the April 18 deadline. More than 1.1 million South Carolina returns have already been filed…
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Grant from Richland County helps Irmo library go bird-friendly
March 31, 2022
A new project that balances wildlife preservation with art will make the area around Richland Library Ballentine safer for local and visiting birds. Thanks to grant funding from the Richland County…
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EIA data show that by 2020, U.S. households had more efficient lighting, larger TVs, and more refrigerators
March 30, 2022
U.S. households have been changing the types and number of electricity consuming devices used in homes, according to the latest data released from the 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS). The latest…
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Senator Tim Scott announces his second slate of 2022 House endorsements
March 28, 2022
Scott Endorses 12 Republicans Who Look to Help Flip the House Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott announced his second round of congressional endorsements as he helps lead Republicans to retake…
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South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs honors women
March 28, 2022Two Richland County Deputy Sheriffs among five named military Veterans of the Week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Major Maria Yturria and Master Deputy Addy Perez, both U.S. Army veterans…
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Forensic Nurse Examiner Task Force releases SAFE designation to support sexual assault victims
March 28, 2022
The South Carolina Forensic Nurse Examiners Task Force, led by the South Carolina Victims Assistance Network (SCVAN), joined Attorney General Alan Wilson today to release the state’s new Sexual Assault…
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City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts: volunteer to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride!
March 28, 2022The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
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City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts report release
March 28, 2022The City of Columbia is proud to release a report detailing the analysis of data collected from the City’s periodic Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts. These counts began in 2014 in…
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Councilman Joe Walker won’t seek re-election in 2022
March 24, 2022
Councilman Joe Walker III announced Thursday he will not seek re-election for his seat on Richland County Council later this year. Walker, who was elected to a four-year term in…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
March 24, 2022The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Accommodations Tax (A-Tax) Seeking to fill three (3) vacancies: Two (2) in the…
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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2022/2023
March 24, 2022The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023). Applications are due on Friday, March…
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City of Columbia celebrates one of the strongest allies against climate change on Saturday
March 24, 2022On Saturday, March 26, the City of Columbia will join cities, businesses and organizations across the globe in celebrating Earth Hour, one of the world’s largest public environmental action events.…
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County reschedules zoning public hearing for April
March 20, 2022
Richland County Planning & Development reminds residents and property owners that a zoning public hearing set for Tuesday, March 22 has been rescheduled. Items from the March 22 agenda, which…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis files for re-election
March 20, 2022
Midlands Republican Says More Work to be Done State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced he will seek re-election as the “State’s Banker,” who manages, invests and retains custody of $60 billion…
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Local organizations team up to purchase a drone for The Irmo Police Department
March 20, 2022
The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo is partnering with The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation to fund the purchase of a drone for the Town of Irmo Police Department. On…
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Strom Thurmond High School wins SC Bar Mock Trial statewide competition
March 17, 2022
Ninth Time Strom Thurmond High has been SC Mock Trial Champions The South Carolina Bar congratulates the students and coaches from Strom Thurmond High School of Johnson for winning the…
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Paul Livingston to seek reelection to Richland County Council District 4 seat
March 16, 2022
Richland County Councilman Paul Livingston announced Wednesday, March 16, 2022 that he will file for reelection to the Richland County Council District 4 seat. During his time in office, Livingston…
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Governor Henry McMaster files for re-election
March 16, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette today filed for re-election at the South Carolina Election Commission. During a press conference earlier in the day at the South Carolina…
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State Grand Jury indicts Cory Howerton Fleming, Richard Alexander Murdaugh
March 16, 2022
State Grand Jury Indicts Cory Howerton Fleming for Money Laundering, Computer Crimes, Criminal Conspiracy, False Statement or Misrepresentation in Connection with an Insurance Transaction, and Breach of Trust; Richard Alexander…
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CurTec establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Oconee County
March 16, 2022
$13 million investment to create 32 new jobs CurTec, a manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $13 million investment will…
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Graham war crimes resolution unanimously passes Senate
March 15, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R-South Carolina) Senate resolution calling for Vladimir Putin and members of his regime to be held accountable for the numerous acts of war crimes, aggression, and…
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Graham backs bill to seize Russian oligarchs’ assets
March 15, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) will support a new bipartisan bill, Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act to enable the seizure and sale of Russian oligarchs’ assets. Proceeds from the sale…
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Families may qualify for SC tax credits and deductions – learn how
March 15, 2022
Last year, more than 1 million returns claimed state tax breaks available for South Carolina families, according to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR). With the state tax filing…
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City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts: volunteer to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride!
March 15, 2022The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
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City announces rental permit renewal amnesty period
March 15, 2022In an effort to gain compliance, the City is offering a one-time Amnesty on the late penalties charged for expired rental permits over the next 15 days, beginning on March…
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Cayce’s Mayor Pro Tem selected as Vice President of the Lexington County Municipal Association
March 15, 2022
Cayce City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem, James “Skip” Jenkins, was recently selected by the Lexington County Municipal Association (LCMA) as their new Vice President. Jenkins was born and raised…
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Jay Lucas not seeking reelection
March 15, 2022
S.C. House Speaker Jay Lucas announced today that he will not seek reelection. Governor Henry McMaster issued the following statement: “Speaker Jay Lucas has served the people of South Carolina…
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Defendant in “Blue Magic” State Grand Jury case receives 20 years after pleading guilty to Trafficking of Counterfeit Pills Containing Heroin and Fentanyl, which involved an overdose death
March 14, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that Shiv Balvant Tailor and Savannah Stroud pleaded guilty to charges for their participation in a drug trafficking conspiracy primarily involving heroin…
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County preps mosquito control efforts, and residents can help
March 14, 2022
Residents should expect to see crews with Richland County spraying for mosquitoes in the coming months, as Vector Control staff begin their annual campaign to control the pests. Workers will…
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Application process open for Accommodations Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2022/2023
March 14, 2022The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Accommodations Tax Grant Funding for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023). Applications are due on Friday, March…
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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2022/2023
March 14, 2022The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023). Applications are due on Friday, March…
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2021 Art Rish Employee of the Year Award announcement
March 13, 2022
Chief Terrence Green is pleased to announce that Corporal Grady Johnson was chosen by his peers as the recipient of the 2021 Art Rish Employee of the Year Award. Corporal…
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City receives FY 2022 Omnibus Appropriations bill funding
March 13, 2022The FY 2022 Omnibus Appropriations bill released early this morning includes funding for the City of Columbia Police Department. $709,000 – City of Columbia Body-Worn and In-Car Camera Modernization (COPS…
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County adds informational meetings on proposed zoning changes
March 11, 2022
Residents will have several upcoming opportunities to learn about potential zoning changes, as Richland County continues to finalize its rewritten Land Development Code (LDC). The new meetings were added after…
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Gov. Henry McMaster joins Spectrum to host major jobs announcement in West Columbia
March 11, 2022
State and Local Leaders to Take Part in Inbound Sales Call Center Announcement at Spectrum’s West Columbia Campus on March 15 Spectrum and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will host…
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South Carolina projects in FY 2022 spending legislation
March 11, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced that multiple projects across South Carolina would receive funding from the Fiscal Year 2022 spending bill that the United States Senate will…
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S.C. Treasurer’s Office facilitates bond issuances for Coastal Carolina and University of South Carolina
March 11, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that his office recently facilitated transactions for Coastal Carolina University and the University of South Carolina issuing $129,445,000 (par) in Higher Education Refunding Revenue Bonds…
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South Carolina tax tips for college students
March 9, 2022
With new Name, Image, and Likeness legislation taking effect this tax year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) knows that many collegiate student-athletes are filing an Individual Income Tax…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces selection of Kathy L. Bickham as New Commissioner of Banking
March 9, 2022
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Chairman of the State Board of Financial Institutions, announced that Kathy L. Bickham has been selected to serve as the next Commissioner of Banking for…
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Get involved in the City of West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day
March 9, 2022
On Saturday, April 23, 2022, the streets of West Columbia will be filled with art, soapbox racing, and an obstacle course with thousands of people gathering together for West Columbia’s…
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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2022/2023
March 8, 2022The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023). Applications are due on Friday, March…
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Pension plan shortfall demands lawmakers’ attention
March 8, 2022
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller It definitely doesn’t get the attention it deserves, but it’s among the most severe financial problems facing South Carolina today: The state retiree pension plan…
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