Ignite Digital Services named to America’s Most Loved Workplaces presented by Newsweek
October 23, 2024
Ignite Digital Services, a digital transformation company serving the national security sector, joined the annual America’s Most Loved Workplaces list for the first time. Published annually by Newsweek Magazine and…
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Berkeley County witnesses record-breaking early voting turnout
October 23, 2024
Transportation Support to be Provided at Election Headquarters Due to record-breaking early voter turnout in Berkeley County, starting Thursday, October 24, 2024, overflow parking will be available at the old KJ’s parking lot at…
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Installation of River Drive buffered bicycle lanes
October 23, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) began resurfacing River Drive in February 2024 as part of their regular maintenance schedule, and are now installing buffered bicycle lanes between Main…
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Berkeley County receives top recognition at SCAC Fall Advocacy Meeting
October 22, 2024
Recipient of Golden Palmetto Award, Honorable Mention for Multi-County 911 Initiative At the SC Association of Counties’ Fall Advocacy Meeting Awards Luncheon in Columbia on October 17, 2024, Berkeley County was…
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Collaboration between Coroners in Beaufort, Charleston counties earns statewide award
October 22, 2024
The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) announced Beaufort and Charleston counties have won the 2024 Barrett Lawrimore Memorial Regional Cooperation Award for their collaborative efforts on their “Strengthening Regional…
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DSS Director Michael Leach to Step Down After More Than 5 Years of Service
October 22, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that S.C. Department of Social Services Director (DSS) Michael Leach will step down from his position, effective January 2, 2025. Leach, who served as director for…
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Early Voting Begins with High Turnouts in Laurens County and Across South Carolina
October 21, 2024
South Carolina voters turned out in large numbers today as early voting opened statewide, marking the start of a two-week window ahead of Election Day. Reports from across the state…
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Berkeley County releases updated statement on absentee ballot issue
October 21, 2024
Berkeley County is investigating the cause of an absentee ballot issue in which duplicate ballots were sent to certain registered absentee voters in Berkeley County ahead of the General Election. The…
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SCDOT receives $195 million federal grant for Long Point Road Interchange Project
October 21, 2024
SCDOT received $195 million in federal grant money from the US Department of Transportation to fund the Long Point Road Interchange Project. This is the largest single grant award in…
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Palmetto Public Deposits Coalition launches to strengthen South Carolina’s financial ecosystem
October 17, 2024
Palmetto Public Deposits Coalition to Focus on Creating Competition for Public Deposits, Delivering Better Returns for Taxpayers Community leaders across South Carolina have come together to announce the launch of…
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Cayce awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
October 17, 2024
The City of Cayce announced that it has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Finance Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada…
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Columbia Water releases initial EPA water service line inventory
October 17, 2024
In accordance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR), Columbia Water recently submitted to the state of South Carolina Department of Environmental Services…
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SCDES hosts first Environmental Justice PREP meeting with community partners, plans impactful use of $1 million EPA grant funding
October 17, 2024
On Oct. 15, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) welcomed community partners from around the state to the first EJ Strong PREP meeting, which is a new Environmental…
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Early Voting in South Carolina Begins October 21
October 16, 2024
Voters across South Carolina will have the opportunity to cast their ballots early starting Monday, October 21, with early voting centers available statewide, including in Laurens County. South Carolina voters…
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Team South Carolina Day Brings Vital Aid to Laurens, Union, and Newberry Counties
October 16, 2024
On Tuesday, October 15, hundreds of residents from Laurens, Union, and Newberry counties gathered at Piedmont Technical College’s Laurens County Higher Education Center in Clinton to receive assistance in the…
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City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announces public response to planning surveys during 10-Year Master Plan community presentations
October 16, 2024
Citizen Input Matters: See the Results & Shape Our Future! Through recent surveys, more than 1,000 Columbia residents and citizens have shared their thoughts about the future of our community…
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S.C. Commerce announces first UK and Republic of Ireland office, managing director
October 16, 2024
New international office to continue building trade and investment relations The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced the opening of a new international office to serve the United Kingdom…
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Laurens County to Assist Hurricane Helene Survivors
October 16, 2024
Laurens County residents impacted by Hurricane Helene now have access to in-person assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the Laurens County Public Library (1017 W. Main St.,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Leads Coalition of Governors in Defense of Help Not Harm Laws
October 16, 2024Governor Henry McMaster today was joined on Tuesday by nine other Republican governors in filing an amicus brief in United States v. Skrmetti supporting Tennessee’s Help Not Harm Law that prohibits physicians…
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The 35th annual Holiday Festival of Lights opens Nov. 15!
October 15, 2024
The Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park opens on Nov. 15! The event will be open nightly from 5:30 – 10 p.m. through Dec. 31, 2024. For…
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Mayor Cogswell makes offer to Charleston County for substantial affordable housing investment
October 15, 2024
Last week, Mayor William Cogswell took a significant step toward addressing affordable housing in our community by sending a letter of intent (LOI) to Charleston County’s administrator to purchase 993…
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Berkeley County EMS receives $5,000 donation from 9/11 Heroes Run – Charleston, SC
October 14, 2024
For Continued Emergency Care Services Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services was honored as this year’s first responder agency recipient of a $5,000 donation from the 9/11 Heroes Run – Charleston,…
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SBA Offers Assistance to S.C. Businesses and Residents Affected by Hurricane Helene
October 14, 2024
Following Governor Henry McMaster’s September 28 request for an expedited major disaster declaration, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that South Carolina’s businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Helene…
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FEMA and The U.S. Small Business Association open satellite locations in the Lexington County Public Library
October 11, 2024
FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance program will be at the Lexington County Public Library’s Main branch, located at 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Representatives will be on…
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Team South Carolina County Day to be Held in Clinton to Assist Laurens County Residents Impacted by Hurricane Helene
October 10, 2024
Residents of Laurens County will have the opportunity to access disaster relief resources and support services at the upcoming Team South Carolina County Day in Clinton. The event, which will…
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2024 First Responders of the Year announced by SAFE Federal Credit Union
October 10, 2024
South Carolina’s first responders were honored before a 77,000-person sellout crowd as SAFE Federal Credit Union announced its 2024 First Responders of the Year during the University of South Carolina’s…
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City of Charleston mobilizes Mayor Cogswell’s active flood mitigation plan ahead of Hurricane Milton
October 10, 2024
In preparation for expected major tidal flooding from Hurricane Milton, the City of Charleston has activated Mayor Cogswell’s Active Flood Mitigation Plan. Key Updates Major Flooding Expected: Hurricane Milton’s high northeast…
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Berkeley Animal Center issues moratorium amid overcrowding
October 10, 2024
Shelter operating at max capacity Berkeley Animal Center is implementing an emergency moratorium on animal intakes due to overcrowding. Effective immediately, the shelter will only accept animals that are injured,…
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Officials warn of major flooding today; urge residents to take caution
October 10, 2024
The City of Charleston warns residents of major tidal flooding expected between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Hurricane Milton’s high northeast winds, storm surge, and projected 8.1 to 8.3-foot-high tide…
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City of Columbia announcing a proposed increase in parking rates
October 10, 2024
The City of Columbia is announcing a proposed increase in parking rates in order to reinvest revenue into the parking system and enhance the customer experience. The City will focus…
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Laurens County Recovery Progress Following Hurricane Helene
October 10, 2024
Laurens County is nearing the final stages of recovery after Hurricane Helene. As of Wednesday afternoon, only 2% of residents remained without power, and the Points of Distribution (PODs) closed…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Sends S.C. National Guard Support to Florida
October 9, 2024Governor Henry McMaster has authorized and directed the deployment of South Carolina National Guard Soldiers to Florida in response to Hurricane Milton. This comes in response to the state of Florida’s…
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League of Women voters of Columbia Area provides website with election information
October 9, 2024
The League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area offers a nonpartisan online election information resource at the website VOTE411.org. VOTE411 is a “one-stop shop” source of election information including…
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South Carolina First Steps announces Ann Vandervliet as new executive director
October 9, 2024
South Carolina First Steps, the state’s public-private partnership for early childhood services, announced that Ann Vandervliet has been named as its new executive director. “We are thrilled to welcome Ann…
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FEMA Provides Disaster Assistance at The Ridge in Laurens Today and Tomorrow
October 8, 2024
The FEMA Disaster Assistance Station is open today, Tuesday, October 8, and will return on Wednesday, October 9, at The Ridge, located at 301 Exchange Rd, Laurens, to offer support…
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Richland County emphasizes guidelines for disposal of organic storm debris
October 8, 2024
Many Richland County residents continue to deal with fallen trees, tree limbs and yard debris left in the path of Hurricane Helene. The County’s Public Works Department has been diligent…
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Awards announced from the City of Columbia’s 9th annual PARK(ing) Day!
October 8, 2024
We had a blast on Friday, September 20th, when the City celebrated our 9th annual PARK(ing) Day, with 12 parklets placed along Main Street! Each parklet was designed around the theme…
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Voterheads receives grant to expand free newsletter across Columbia metro area, addressing need for public meeting knowledge
October 8, 2024
Free weekly subscription notifies those who live, work, or own a business or property in Richland County of upcoming public meetings, agendas Voterheads, a South Carolina-based technology company that provides…
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October 7 Update on Laurens County’s Recovery from Hurricane Helene
October 7, 2024
Laurens County continues to make significant progress in its recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The county’s color-coded status system reflects the current conditions and ongoing challenges, with some sectors showing…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
October 7, 2024
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The Board of…
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City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announces public response to planning surveys during 10-year master plan community presentations
October 7, 2024
Citizen Input Matters: See the Results & Shape Our Future! Through recent surveys, more than 1,000 Columbia residents and citizens have shared their thoughts about the future of our community…
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Carolinas unite
October 7, 2024
City of Columbia, SC, Provides Water Aid to Asheville, NC In response to a water shortage request from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, the South Carolina Governor’s office quickly enlisted…
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City of Charleston Fire and Police departments unite for Hurricane Helene relief: volunteer and donation efforts underway
October 7, 2024
Hurricane Helene devastated communities the Upstate and in North Carolina. People have lost their homes, businesses, and many are still without power or cell service. The City of Charleston’s Police…
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Voter registration deadline in South Carolina extended to October 14
October 7, 2024
The deadline to register to vote in South Carolina ahead of the 2024 General Election has been extended to Monday, October 14, 2024. To vote in South Carolina, state law requires a person…
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Community Resource Fair set for Oct. 8
October 7, 2024
Join City staff and elected officials as we welcome local workforce agencies, support organizations and educational institutions to the CommUNITY Resource Fair at the Prisma Health Welcome Center in Unity Park on Tuesday,…
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City of Laurens Cancels October 8th Planning Commission Meeting Amid Hurricane Recovery Efforts
October 7, 2024
The City of Laurens has announced the cancellation of its Planning Commission meeting, originally scheduled for October 8th, due to ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. Eric Delgado, Laurens City…
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FEMA Provides Disaster Assistance at The Ridge in Laurens Today – What You Need to Know
October 7, 2024
By Staff Reporter The FEMA Disaster Assistance Station is open today at The Ridge, located at 301 Exchange Rd, Laurens, to offer support to residents affected by Hurricane Helene. Brenda…
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Status Update on Laurens County Recovery from Hurricane Helene
October 6, 2024
As of October 6, Laurens County continues its recovery efforts from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, with various aspects of community infrastructure returning to stability. County Administrator Thomas Higgs provided…
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Sonny Ledda Retires as Clinton Police Chief, Begins New Role as Laurens County Emergency Management Director
October 6, 2024
By staff reporter On Friday at 3:15 PM, Chief Sonny Ledda made his final call with the City of Clinton, marking the end of a 25+ year law enforcement career…
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South Carolina Extends Voter Registration Deadline Due to Historic Storm
October 6, 2024
South Carolina citizens now have additional time to register to vote ahead of the 2024 General Election, following a court order extending the voter registration deadline to Monday, October 14.…
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