ACRE awards $175,000 to SC Food Hub Network
October 1, 2018
The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) has awarded $175,000 to the South Carolina Food Hub Network to improve logistics for the state’s five food hubs: GrowFood Carolina in…
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Disaster survivor assistance teams working in South Carolina
September 26, 2018
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are working in South Carolina areas affected by Hurricane Florence, but survivors with uninsured or underinsured losses should not wait for one of these teams…
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Greenville Transit Authority receives $11 million grant for new maintenance facility
September 26, 2018
On Tuesday, the Federal Transit Administration announced $366 million in grant awards through its 5339(b) Bus & Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program, which funds the replacement, rehabilitation and purchase of new buses and the construction of bus-related facilities. This year’s grant…
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Additional county affected by Hurricane Florence eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
September 26, 2018
Georgetown is the fifth county to be declared eligible for DUA. Chesterfield, Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties were declared previously. Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and…
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DHEC closes some shellfish harvesting beds in Georgetown County
September 26, 2018
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Georgetown County due to flooding from Hurricane Florence, the agency announced today. “This closure affects…
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What to expect after registering with FEMA
September 25, 2018
Homeowners and renters in four South Carolina counties with uninsured and underinsured losses caused by Hurricane Florence need to know what to expect when they apply for assistance with FEMA.…
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Florence survivors: What to expect when you apply for FEMA assistance
September 25, 2018
Homeowners and renters in Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties who sustained damage from Hurricane Florence may apply for disaster assistance with FEMA. Applying for Disaster Assistance If you are…
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Additional county affected by Hurricane Florence eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
September 25, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton today announced that residents in Chesterfield County are now eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)…
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SBA awards grant to S.C. Department of Commerce for exporting assistance
September 25, 2018
The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the seventh year. This program is designed…
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Chesterfield County residents eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance Program
September 25, 2018At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence to make residents in Chesterfield County eligible to apply…
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for four counties affected by Hurricane Florence
September 24, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton today announced that residents in Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties are now eligible for…
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USDA eases program rules for South Carolina SNAP participants impacted by Florence
September 23, 2018The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted flexibility to allow South Carolina residents to replace food purchased with SNAP benefits that was lost due to power outages and flooding caused by…
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Four South Carolina counties approved for Individual Assistance program
September 23, 2018
Dillon, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro Individual Assistance Eligibility Added to S.C. Disaster Declaration At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has amended its disaster declaration…
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Agriculture included in Governor’s request for federal aid
September 21, 2018
South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers praised Governor Henry McMaster for including statewide agricultural losses – estimated at $125 million – in his request to the state’s congressional delegation…
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Smith rejoices that jobs have been saved, but they should never have been threatened
September 20, 2018
James Smith, Democratic nominee for governor of South Carolina, had the following to say about the news that Element Electronics in Winnsboro has obtained the exemption it sought, and 126…
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The South Carolina Department of Revenue offers tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence
September 20, 2018The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) recognizes that Hurricane Florence may have affected the ability of certain taxpayers to meet South Carolina’s tax filing deadlines. The SCDOR will work…
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State officials release initial damage assessment following Hurricane Florence
September 20, 2018
The Office of the Governor has released its preliminary damage assessment following Hurricane Florence that hit South and North Carolina late last week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD)…
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces an online Trafficability Inundation Mapping Tool
September 20, 2018The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced the publishing of the online Trafficability Inundation Mapping Tool that provides the public with information on what regions are affected by the…
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Tennis courts at Holmes Park and Cleveland Park to close temporarily
September 18, 2018
As part of the Neighborhood Parks Program, the City will be repairing, resurfacing and restriping a number of basketball courts and tennis courts within the park system this fall. The…
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President Donald J. Trump declares disaster for state of South Carolina and eight counties
September 17, 2018
In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s request, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the state of South Carolina and approved federal reimbursement through FEMA for costs…
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Recovery steps to take after Hurricane Florence
September 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence has the potential to bring catastrophic flooding and wind damage throughout the state of South Carolina. If your business, home, or organization is affected, follow these steps to…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts mandatory evacuations for southern coastal counties
September 11, 2018Evacuation Order Remains in Effect for Edisto Beach and all Central and Northern Coastal Counties All evacuation routes and zones are detailed in the 2018 S.C. Hurricane Guide Click here to…
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City to host community meetings for downtown master plan September 11 & 13
September 8, 2018
Representatives from Urban Design Associates, the international urban design and architecture firm hired to develop the City’s Downtown Master Plan, will be in Greenville next week for a week-long design…
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Windley joins S.C. Board of Financial Institutions
September 6, 2018
Longtime South Carolina banker John Windley began a four-year term on the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions Sept. 5. Windley, president of Columbia-headquartered South State Bank, has spent 43…
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Gov. Henry McMaster hosts 2018 Governor’s Opioid Summit
September 6, 2018Governor Henry McMaster today hosted the 2018 Governor’s Opioid Summit, which included roundtable discussions and exhibits from healthcare professionals, state and local agencies, members of the South Carolina law enforcement community,…
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Changes to Parks & Recreation rental fees scheduled for October 1
September 4, 2018
The City of Greenville’s Parks & Recreation Department will implement a new rental fee schedule and offer additional rental options beginning October 1. The City’s rental portfolio includes shelters, fields, gardens,…
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Graham statement on passage of multiple funding bills
August 24, 2018
Legislation includes pay raise for troops, increases funding for military, national institutes of health U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) voted in favor of the appropriations package which funds the…
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Three honorees recognized for their support of South Carolina’s agriculture industry
August 16, 2018(From left to right): Senator Brad Hutto, SC Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Edgar Woods The South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture honored three individuals at its 11th annual…
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Workforce board awards Workforce Innovation Grants
August 14, 2018
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded $1.8 million to seven organizations for the development and advancement of innovative programs that reflect the alignment of workforce, education and training practices. The…
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Smith inducted into Palmetto Military Academy Hall of Fame
August 12, 2018
Major James E. Smith Jr. was inducted Saturday into the Palmetto Military Academy Hall of Fame for his extraordinary “bravery and commitment” in military service. The induction was held at…
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Greenville City Fire Department awarded International Accreditation
August 9, 2018The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). GCFD is one of only 250 agencies to achieve Internationally…
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Two SCDOT projects honored in Southeast regional transportation competition
August 7, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) won two honors in a Southeast regional transportation award competition. SCDOT was awarded two out of eight winning projects announced Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018,…
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City seeking applicants for Comprehensive Plan steering committee
August 6, 2018
The City of Greenville is gearing up for the launch of GVL2040, a two-year initiative to update its long-range Comprehensive Plan. The City adopted its last Comprehensive Plan in 2009 and…
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The real value of American Legion Baseball
August 6, 2018
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller The American Legion plays a special role in the lives of military veterans. It’s a source of fellowship, advocacy, healing, and support, as well…
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Wicker, Ham join South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions
August 4, 2018
Two longtime bankers began terms on the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions on Aug. 1. Wayne Wicker, chairman and chief executive officer of Myrtle Beach-based South Atlantic Bank, and Barry…
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Greenville City Fire Department becomes EMT Rapid Responder Agency
August 1, 2018
Chief Stephen Kovalcik announced today that Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) has been licensed by the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC) as an EMT Rapid Responder…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis returns more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to Department of Mental Health
July 24, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis returned more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to S.C. Department of Mental Health officials Monday, money that will be used to meet the emergency needs of…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis returns more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to Department of Mental Health
July 24, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis returned more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to S.C. Department of Mental Health officials Monday, money that will be used to meet the emergency needs of…
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Streambank stabilization project to begin in Cleveland Park
July 23, 2018Work is scheduled to begin this week on a streambank stabilization project in Cleveland Park. The project limits are from just upstream of Cleveland Street on the Reedy River to…
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City receives AARP Community Challenge Grant
July 19, 2018
AARP has awarded the City of Greenville a $10,000 grant through its 2018 Community Challenge Grant Program. In its second year, the Community Challenge Grant Program provides “quick action” grant…
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Stream Enhancement Project wet to begin in McPherson Park
July 11, 2018Work is scheduled to begin this week on a stream enhancement project in McPherson Park. While the park and most of its amenities, including the shelter, playground and bandstand will…
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Boys State, Girls State teens provide reasons for optimism
July 6, 2018
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Each year, hundreds of South Carolina high schoolers get a close-up lesson in how government works as part of the Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto…
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James Smith stands with BMW, calls on McMaster to defend SC jobs
July 3, 2018
Smith questions McMaster’s leadership in the face of job killing tariffs James Smith, Democratic nominee for governor, on Monday called on incumbent Henry McMaster to choose SC jobs over ideology. Reuters has…
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SCDOT plans more paving projects for year 2 of the 10-Year Plan to Rebuild SC’s Road
June 29, 2018
South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has experienced a record-breaking year in the first year of the agency’s 10-Year Plan to Rebuild SC’s Road. For the first time in the…
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SC Commerce Director Bobby Hitt receives SCEDA Distinguished Service Award
June 20, 2018The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt with its Distinguished Service Award during the 2018 SCEDA Annual Conference held in May at…
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Senate passes Defense Authorization bill includes key South Carolina and national security priorities
June 20, 2018U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) voted in favor of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019(FY19 NDAA), which included several priorities for South Carolina and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Opioid Emergency Response Plan
June 20, 2018Organizations Will Use Plan to Combat Opioid Crisis as One Team Governor Henry McMaster today announced the South Carolina Opioid Emergency Response Plan, which details strategy and guidance developed to support…
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South Carolina’s 2018 sales tax holiday kicks off on Friday, August 3
June 19, 2018
Get ready for South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday weekend with a list of items that will be tax free from Friday, August 3, through Sunday, August 5, 2018. During tax free…
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Greenville conservative leaders backing Timmons in Congressional race
June 19, 2018
A wide array of Greenville conservative political leaders have publicly endorsed William Timmons in the GOP Primary for the Fourth Congressional District on June 26th. This impressive list of leaders…
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Greenville conservative leaders backing Timmons in Congressional race
June 18, 2018
A wide array of Greenville conservative political leaders have publicly endorsed William Timmons in the GOP Primary for the Fourth Congressional District on June 26th. This impressive list of leaders…
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