April is “Second Chance Month” in the City of Greenville
April 9, 2018
Mayor Knox White has proclaimed April as “Second Chance Month” in the city of Greenville. The proclamation aims to honor the tireless work carried out by the Greenville Re-entry Coalition, a…
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National Park Service awards over $42,900 to protect 15 acres of a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina
April 6, 2018The National Park Service announced a $42,903 grant from the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) to help protect 15.47 acres of a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina threatened with…
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National Park Service awards over $42,900 to protect 15 acres of a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina
April 6, 2018
The National Park Service announced a $42,903 grant from the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) to help protect 15.47 acres of a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina threatened with…
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Gov. Henry McMaster statement on H.4376, Santee Cooper Reform Bill
April 3, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the S.C. House of Representatives passing H.4376, a bill that, among other things, reforms the structure of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors…
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Richard Eckstrom honored by national comptrollers group
April 3, 2018S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has been honored for leadership in the field of governmental accounting and financial reporting. . The National Association of State Comptrollers (NASC) recently presented Eckstrom with…
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Greenlink to Host Open House April 26
March 29, 2018
The Greenville Transit Authority (GTA) has finalized the 2020-24 Transit Development Plan (TDP) study of the Greenlink transit system and will hold a drop-in style open house on Thursday, April 26 from 4…
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S.C. veterans’ unemployment rate drops in 2017
March 27, 2018
South Carolina’s annual unemployment rate from veterans declined to 3.9 percent in 2017 from 5 percent in 2016. There were 182,000 veterans employed in 2017 and 7,000 unemployed. Of the…
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S.C. veterans’ unemployment rate drops in 2017
March 27, 2018
South Carolina’s annual unemployment rate from veterans declined to 3.9 percent in 2017 from 5 percent in 2016. There were 182,000 veterans employed in 2017 and 7,000 unemployed. Of the…
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Shannon Pierce announces campaign for U.S. Congressional District 4
March 27, 2018
Shannon Pierce, a nurse and entrepreneur from Greenville, S.C. announced her campaign for U.S. Congressional District 4 at a campaign launch at The Beacon in Spartanburg. Pierce, who grew…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces designated S.C. ‘Opportunity Zones’
March 26, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Congressman Ralph Norman, Department of Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt, South Carolina business leaders, and local and county officials to announce his submission of 135…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces designated S.C. ‘Opportunity Zones’
March 26, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Congressman Ralph Norman, Department of Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt, South Carolina business leaders, and local and county officials to announce his submission of 135…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation: February 2018
March 26, 2018
Employment, labor force and jobs continue to grow People entering the state’s labor force and the number of people finding work increased in February 2018. Businesses’ payrolls also continued to…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation: February 2018
March 26, 2018
Employment, labor force and jobs continue to grow People entering the state’s labor force and the number of people finding work increased in February 2018. Businesses’ payrolls also continued to…
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SCDOT’s spring spruce up litter collection results
March 24, 2018
Thousands of South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Maintenance workers and volunteers from various SCDOT offices spent Thursday March 22 collecting litter on highways in every county of the…
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SCDOT’s spring spruce up litter collection results
March 24, 2018
Thousands of South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Maintenance workers and volunteers from various SCDOT offices spent Thursday March 22 collecting litter on highways in every county of the…
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Greenlink Launches Smartphone App
March 13, 2018
Greenlink has launched FindGreenlink, a new smartphone app for Android and iOS devices designed to remove the guesswork for customers by providing real-time tracking of Greenlink buses. The free app…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2018
March 12, 2018
Jobs grow to record level as employment and labor force increase South Carolina employers added more than 3,000 jobs in January with the manufacturing and trade, transportation and utility sectors…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2018
March 12, 2018
Jobs grow to record level as employment and labor force increase South Carolina employers added more than 3,000 jobs in January with the manufacturing and trade, transportation and utility sectors…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Charlie Condon as the next Chairman of Santee Cooper Board of Directors
March 7, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon as the next Chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors. Mr. Condon will serve the unexpired term ending…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Charlie Condon as the next Chairman of Santee Cooper Board of Directors
March 7, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon as the next Chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors. Mr. Condon will serve the unexpired term ending…
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Senate confirms Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina
March 1, 2018
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina. His nomination was received into the Senate on August 8, 2017. Marvin Quattlebaum is a…
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Senate confirms Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina
March 1, 2018
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina. His nomination was received into the Senate on August 8, 2017. Marvin Quattlebaum is a…
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Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announces $150,000 for Small Business Research and Development Grant in South Carolina
February 28, 2018Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) will award 179 grants totaling $30 million to 149 small businesses in 36 states including 1 in South…
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Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announces $150,000 for Small Business Research and Development Grant in South Carolina
February 28, 2018Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) will award 179 grants totaling $30 million to 149 small businesses in 36 states including 1 in South…
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Local small business owner, Adam Morgan, announces State House Run
February 26, 2018
Vice President of Majesty Music Becomes the First Candidate to Announce Run for State House District 20 On February 22, Adam Morgan, local businessman and attorney, announced his candidacy to the…
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Three Schools in South Carolina will be gifted a $100,000 Don’t Quit! Fitness Center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils
February 26, 2018Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to announce that fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils…
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Three Schools in South Carolina will be gifted a $100,000 Don’t Quit! Fitness Center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils
February 26, 2018Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to announce that fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils…
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Two special events in South Carolina and an outstanding hospitality employee are recognized for their contributions to tourism
February 26, 2018
Also recognized by the Travel and Tourism Coalition was Myrtle Beach Chamber’s President and CEO Hilton Head Island – Governor Henry McMaster presented tourism industry achievement awards Wednesday to two special events and…
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Two special events in South Carolina and an outstanding hospitality employee are recognized for their contributions to tourism
February 26, 2018
Also recognized by the Travel and Tourism Coalition was Myrtle Beach Chamber’s President and CEO Hilton Head Island – Governor Henry McMaster presented tourism industry achievement awards Wednesday to two special events and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces two nominees to serve on the S.C. Department of Transportation Commission
February 21, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced his nominees to serve in the 2nd and 4th Congressional District seats on the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission. Woodrow “Woody” Willard, Jr., first…
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CBL State Savings Bank of Greer, S.C. recognized as a Centennial Business
February 20, 2018
Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond officially recognized CBL State Savings Bank of Greer, S.C. (“CBL”) as a South Carolina Centennial Business. This honor is reserved for domestic business entities…
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Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government celebrates 30 years of graduates
February 16, 2018
For anyone elected to serve as a mayor or member of a city council in South Carolina, the Municipal Association of South Carolina offers a variety of training opportunities that give local…
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Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government celebrates 30 years of graduates
February 16, 2018
For anyone elected to serve as a mayor or member of a city council in South Carolina, the Municipal Association of South Carolina offers a variety of training opportunities that give local…
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South Carolina has 2-to-1 unemployment vs. demand ratio
February 16, 2018
While South Carolina experienced a slight increase in its unemployment rate to 4.1 percent in December 2017, it also saw an increase in the number of available jobs. The number…
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South Carolina has 2-to-1 unemployment vs. demand ratio
February 16, 2018
While South Carolina experienced a slight increase in its unemployment rate to 4.1 percent in December 2017, it also saw an increase in the number of available jobs. The number…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs H.3653 into law
February 14, 2018
H.3653 Protects South Carolina Businesses, Promotes Investment and Job Creation COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members of the business community and members of the General Assembly…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs H.3653 into law
February 14, 2018
H.3653 Protects South Carolina Businesses, Promotes Investment and Job Creation COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members of the business community and members of the General Assembly…
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SC Chamber applauds legislature for passage of H.3653
February 7, 2018
The South Carolina House today concurred with Senate amendments to H.3653, legislation which limits nuisance actions by new neighbors against the normal operations of existing manufacturing facilities by codifying the “coming to the nuisance” defense. The bill now…
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SC Chamber applauds legislature for passage of H.3653
February 7, 2018The South Carolina House today concurred with Senate amendments to H.3653, legislation which limits nuisance actions by new neighbors against the normal operations of existing manufacturing facilities by codifying the “coming to the nuisance” defense. The bill now…
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Secretary of Transportation presents 2018 “State of SCDOT”
February 7, 2018
Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall presented the “State of SCDOT” report for 2018 to the Senate Transportation Committee on February 7, 2018. The annual review provided the current status of…
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Secretary of Transportation presents 2018 “State of SCDOT”
February 7, 2018
Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall presented the “State of SCDOT” report for 2018 to the Senate Transportation Committee on February 7, 2018. The annual review provided the current status of…
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BHSA welcomes SC Legislators to Myrtle Beach for legislative panel at annual board seminar
February 1, 2018
Members of the SC House of Representatives and the SC Senate were present at the Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina (BHSA) Board Seminar held January 26-28, 2018 at…
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H.4375 passes the SC House of Representatives with a vote of 119 to 1
January 31, 2018The SC House of Representatives voted to pass bill H.4375, the Utility Ratepayer Protection Package. The purpose of the bill is to provide: for the manner in which and procedures…
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Gov. Henry McMaster reappoints SLED Chief Mark Keel
January 31, 2018Governor Henry McMaster announced his decision to reappoint South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel. Having first been appointed to the position by Governor Nikki Haley in June…
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Gov. Henry McMaster reappoints SLED Chief Mark Keel
January 31, 2018Governor Henry McMaster announced his decision to reappoint South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel. Having first been appointed to the position by Governor Nikki Haley in June…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis sets new record in returning unclaimed property
January 31, 2018
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the Unclaimed Property Program returned nearly $33 million in 2017, bringing the total amount of money returned during his administration to $137 million, more than…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis sets new record in returning unclaimed property
January 30, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the Unclaimed Property Program returned nearly $33 million in 2017, bringing the total amount of money returned during his administration to $137 million, more than…
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Another reminder that officers deserve our gratitude
January 29, 2018
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller January 9 was National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The annual observance aims to remind us of the constant dangers facing our police, deputies and other public…
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Another reminder that officers deserve our gratitude
January 29, 2018
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller January 9 was National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The annual observance aims to remind us of the constant dangers facing our police, deputies and other public…
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Deadline approaching in South Carolina for SBA working capital loans due to freeze
January 26, 2018
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Feb. 28 is the filing deadline…
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