Mayor Tecklenburg announces renovation plan for Charleston Municipal Golf Course
October 25, 2018This afternoon, Mayor John Tecklenburg joined members of Charleston City Council and community leaders for a press conference to announce the city’s plans to renovate the Municipal Golf Course for…
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Huvis Indorama Advanced Materials launching operations in Spartanburg County
October 17, 2018Joint Manufacturing Venture Creating 50 New Jobs Huvis Indorama Advanced Materials, a 50-50 joint venture between Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited and South Korea-based Huvis Corporation, is launching new manufacturing…
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Gov. Henry McMaster creates statewide Commission to address flooding
October 15, 2018Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-50, which creates the South Carolina Floodwater Commission. The governor has created the Commission due to a need for communication and coordination between local…
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Southern Current launching new solar projects in Marion County
October 9, 2018
Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with five new solar facilities in Marion County. The company is…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Marlboro Team South Carolina Day
October 5, 2018State and Federal Officials, Non-Profits will Offer Residents Disaster Relief Assistance Governor Henry McMaster has announced that Marlboro Team South Carolina Day will be held Tuesday, October 9 in Bennettsville,…
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Conway, SC is open for business!
October 3, 2018The majority of the small business community of Conway, South Carolina wants you to know that they are operational and ready to serve the needs of Horry County residents! In…
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State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers opening in Chesterfield, Dillon and Horry Counties
October 3, 2018The State of South Carolina and FEMA are opening three Disaster Recovery Centers in the cities of Cheraw (Chesterfield County) Dillon (Dillon County) and Conway (Horry County) Tuesday, Oct. 2.…
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Florence and Darlington County residents eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance
October 2, 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 Florence and Darlington counties eligible…
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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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Nicolle Davies to step down as library’s executive director
September 27, 2018
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) Executive Director Nicolle Davies recently announced she is stepping down for family reasons to return to her home state of Colorado. “I love what we’re doing…
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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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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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City of Charleston Personnel dispatched to assist with Hurricane Florence response in Georgetown and Horry Counties
September 25, 2018
The city of Charleston today announced the dispatch of Charleston Police and Fire Department personnel to parts of Georgetown and Horry Counties to assist with Hurricane Florence response efforts. In…
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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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Stakeholders bring Blue Zones exploration process to a close
September 20, 2018Thursday, September 20th, a group of local stakeholders evaluating the Blue Zones Project for possible implementation in the Charleston area concluded that there was not a viable path forward for…
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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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City of Charleston announces final approval for Joe Riley Waterfront Park expansion
September 19, 2018The City of Charleston announced that the Army Corps of Engineers has granted approval for the planned expansion of the Joe Riley Waterfront Park, the city’s most visited park. The Office…
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Area Mayors announce formation of Lowcountry Mayors’ Disaster Relief Fund to aid Hurricane Florence recovery efforts
September 19, 2018The following Lowcountry Mayors and Coastal Community Foundation President and CEO Darrin Goss, Sr. announced the formation of the Lowcountry Mayors’ Disaster Relief Fund, which will raise money for Florence-related…
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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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Horry County institutes curfew
September 13, 2018In response to Hurricane Florence and for the protection of lives and property, Horry County Council has instituted a curfew for the unincorporated areas of the county from 7 p.m. to…
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City of Charleston September 12 Hurricane Florence PM update
September 13, 2018
City emergency operations are at OPCON 1. Today, city employees continued storm preparations and began plans to shift to response, while officials stressed the importance of following the governor’s order…
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City of Charleston to provide shuttle service to Flowertown Elementary School shelter
September 13, 2018
Due to logistical considerations, the city’s rolling shuttle service will transport those in need of shelter to the Flowertown Elementary School shelter rather than Cane Bay High School. With CARTA…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District prepares for Hurricane Florence
September 13, 2018
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, has activated their Emergency Operations Center and stands ready to respond to Hurricane Florence recovery efforts. The District’s priority continues to be…
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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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Residents urged to secure property
September 11, 2018In anticipation of Hurricane Florence, Horry County Emergency Management officials are urging county residents not in evacuation zones to ensure that their properties are secured before the storm arrives. Family…
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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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S.C. agencies, residents prepare for Hurricane Florence
September 10, 2018The South Carolina Emergency Management Division continues to monitor Hurricane Florence, which forecasters say could affect the East Coast as a powerful storm. The state Emergency Operations Center is operational,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares State of Emergency to prepare for potential impact from Tropical Storm Florence, Hurricane Guide
September 10, 2018Click here to see the 2018 S.C. Hurricane Guide Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order on Sep 10th declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management…
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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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Shuttle Ridership surpasses 11,400 in August, again sets new record
September 5, 2018
Ridership on the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority’s (CARTA) Hospitality on Peninsula (HOP) shuttle surpassed 11,400 in August, the fourth-straight record-setting month for the pilot park-and-ride program and up more…
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City of Charleston breaks ground on Fire Station 11
August 27, 2018
The city of Charleston officially broke ground on Fire Station 11, which is being built at 1835 Savannah Highway adjacent to Charleston 9 Memorial Park. When completed, the 14,500 square…
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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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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 of Charleston sends Cease and Desist Letter to Bird Rides, Inc.
August 6, 2018
Today, City of Charleston Assistant Corporation Counsel Steve Ruemelin sent a cease and desist letter to Bird Rides, Inc. regarding their operation of an unlicensed and illegal motorized scooter rental…
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