CCPL now offering mobile Wi-Fi hotspots for checkout
March 18, 2019
The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is working to help its community get digitally connected by providing mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, which are now available for checkout. Library cardholders can access one of…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2019
March 12, 2019
Job Growth Remains Stout Unemployment Rate Unchanged The number of individuals working across the state increased substantially, by an estimated 5,582 people, marking a new record of 2,260,509 for the…
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Louis Waring, Jr. Senior Center now open in West Ashley
March 6, 2019
The official ribbon cutting and grand opening for the Louis Waring, Jr. Senior Center took place today featuring Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg, members of Charleston City Council, President and…
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Official City of Charleston mobile app now available for download
March 6, 2019
Today, the city of Charleston officially launched its new mobile app, which gives citizens easy, mobile access to city services and information on smart phones and tablets. Through the app,…
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Global Entry Program interviews to return to Gaillard Center
February 27, 2019
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers will return to Charleston to conduct in-person enrollment interviews with CBP’s Global Entry applicants in the first floor public meeting room at the…
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Youth Volunteer Corps of Charleston receives top honor
February 27, 2019
Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Charleston was recently named a Gold Level program, one of only 14 YVC programs throughout the U.S. and Canada awarded this honor. Created in Fall…
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Charlotte leader to serve as next executive director for Charleston County Public Library
February 26, 2019
Angela Craig will be Charleston County Public Library’s new executive director, the library’s Board of Trustees announced. “Angela is the perfect fit for leading efforts to continue the tremendous forward…
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Congressmen Clyburn and Cunningham join community leaders to call for closing the Charleston Loophole
February 25, 2019Next week the U.S. House of Representatives will take the first step to close the so-called “Charleston Loophole” that allowed the perpetrator of the Mother Emanuel massacre to obtain his…
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3 Ways Identity Thieves Steal Your Tax Refund and How to Prevent It
February 22, 2019By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis That time of year has come: Tax season. While you may have just started preparing your tax returns, identity thieves have been gearing…
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3 Ways Identity Thieves Steal Your Tax Refund and How to Prevent It
February 22, 2019
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis That time of year has come: Tax season. While you may have just started preparing your tax returns, identity thieves have been gearing…
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Tourism in South Carolina breaks records
February 18, 2019
Tourism is now a $22.6 billion industry in South Carolina, representing a $1.4 billion increase over the previous year and a 50 percent increase since 2010, according to estimates released…
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SC Works awards local businesses $100,000 for Incumbent Worker Training
February 14, 2019SC Works Trident and its Trident Workforce Development Board has awarded $100,000 to eight local businesses connected to Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) programs. The funds, made possible by the Workforce…
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SC Works awards local businesses $100,000 for Incumbent Worker Training
February 14, 2019SC Works Trident and its Trident Workforce Development Board has awarded $100,000 to eight local businesses connected to Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) programs. The funds, made possible by the Workforce…
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Upcoming gala honors distinguished public school graduates and contributors to SC public education
February 13, 2019
Three distinguished graduates of South Carolina public schools and three state leaders with significant contributions to the field of education will be celebrated at an upcoming gala. The honorees include…
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Applications open for Mayor’s Youth Commission
February 12, 2019The Mayor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families is currently accepting applications from high school students who are interested in joining the Mayor’s Youth Commission. Youth must be in good…
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Forts Sumter and Moultrie legislation passes U.S. Senate
February 12, 2019
This afternoon the United States Senate passed U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Act as part of a larger federal lands package. Scott’s…
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Ambassador Nikki R. Haley to Chair Original Six Foundation
February 12, 2019
Non-Profit Serving Rural South Carolina Students Announces New Board, Staff, and Expansion of Programs The Original Six Foundation (The O6 Foundation) announced that the organization’s founder, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley,…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Marketing and Communications director
February 11, 2019
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Alex Clark has been promoted and will serve as the agency’s marketing and communications director. Clark will lead the department’s strategic marketing and communications…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces promotion of Richards H. Green as new Commissioner of Banking
February 11, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Chairman of the State Board of Financial Institutions, announced that Richards H. Green has been promoted to serve as the next Commissioner of Banking for…
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Floodwater Commission’s National Security Task Force is forging ahead
February 11, 2019By Bill Connor The South Carolina Floodwater Commission may well prove to be one of the more important legacy-defining efforts of Gov. Henry McMaster’s administration. After all, what’s more…
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Spring Fishburne Drainage Improvement Project tunnel tour
February 11, 2019South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg led a delegation of South Carolina Floodwater Commission members, including Commission Chairman Thomas S. Mulliken, on a tour of the…
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Floodwater Commission’s National Security Task Force is forging ahead
February 11, 2019
By Bill Connor The South Carolina Floodwater Commission may well prove to be one of the more important legacy-defining efforts of Gov. Henry McMaster’s administration. After all, what’s more…
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City of Charleston partners with SC Thrive to provide free tax clinics
February 4, 2019The average South Carolina tax filer pays $273 to file their state and federal taxes. For many families, that price is just too high. That is why the City of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Co-Chairmen of Santee Cooper Study Committee release report on initial offers to purchase Santee Cooper
February 4, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster joined Senator Paul Campbell and Representative Murrell Smith in releasing to the public the report on the bids submitted by parties interested in purchasing Santee Cooper or…
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Annual South Carolina MPO-COG conference held in Beaufort
February 4, 2019The state’s most influential transportation planners gather Feb. 4-5, 2019 The Greater Beaufort-Port Royal Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), announced the annual South Carolina Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and Councils…
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Annual South Carolina MPO-COG conference held in Beaufort
February 4, 2019
The state’s most influential transportation planners gather Feb. 4-5, 2019 The Greater Beaufort-Port Royal Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), announced the annual South Carolina Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and Councils…
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Transformative education legislation filed on January 24, 2019
January 24, 2019
Three bills filed today to modernize education system with a focus on students and teachers. House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement today: “It is time for transformative…
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Statement from State Superintendent Molly Spearman on House Bill 3759
January 24, 2019
State Superintendent Molly Spearman today released the following statement on the filing of House Bill 3759, the “South Carolina Career Opportunity and Access for All Act”: . “As a proud South…
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State of the State Address – January 2019
January 24, 2019
As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 23, 2019 The State House, Columbia Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you all for being here tonight, those in this magnificent building as well…
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ov. Henry McMaster statement on U.S. Department and Health and Human Services granting religious freedom waiver request
January 23, 2019Waiver Protects S.C. Child Placing Agencies’ Religious Freedom COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the United States Department of Health and Human Services’…
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Kevin Shwedo to continue leading S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles
January 23, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Kevin Shwedo will continue serving as executive director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV). Executive Director Shwedo was first appointed to his…
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Director Jerry Adger to continue leading S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
January 21, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Jerry Adger will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS). Director Adger was originally appointed…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces South Carolina’s next Adjutant General
January 18, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Major General R. Van McCarty will be South Carolina’s next Adjutant General. Maj. Gen. McCarty will become the first Adjutant General appointed by a governor…
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BHSA recognizes Legislators of the Year
January 17, 2019
Senator Kevin Johnson was awarded the Behavioral Health Services Association (BHSA) Legislator of the Year for the SC Senate and Representative Richard “Richie” Yow was recognized as the Legislator of…
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Tony K. Cox named Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 17, 2019
Tony K. Cox, of Horry County, was named Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, during the commission’s monthly meeting in…
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Robert D. “Robby” Robbins named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 17, 2019
Robert D. “Robby” Robbins, of Summerville, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, during the commission’s monthly meeting in Columbia.…
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Historic Charleston Foundation, City of Charleston kick off Dutch Dialogues Charleston
January 17, 2019
Representatives from Historic Charleston Foundation, the City of Charleston and the visiting Dutch Dialogues Team announced the kick off of Dutch Dialogues® Charleston, a community-driven project that will bring together…
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South Carolina issuing February SNAP benefits early
January 16, 2019
February payments will be made Thursday because of government shutdown The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) will be issuing February Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits early as a result…
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Gov. Henry McMaster unveils Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget
January 15, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced the FY 2019-20 Executive Budget – a fiscally responsible budget that invests heavily in K-12 education, returns $200 million of surplus funds back to the taxpayers…
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Lowcountry Rapid Transit community workshops announced
January 14, 2019The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments will hold a series of three interactive, public community workshops Jan. 29-31 in Charleston, Summerville and North Charleston to kick off the next phase of…
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2019 Inaugural Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 9, 2019
Inaugural Address as Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 9, 2019 The Statehouse, Columbia GOVERNOR HENRY McMASTER: It is another beautiful day in South Carolina. Thank you for coming. Words cannot…
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Graham elected Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee
January 9, 2019
United States Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has been elected to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Established in 1816 as one of the original standing committees…
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A compelling case against high taxes
January 7, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller It’s the central dividing line of American politics: the age-old debate between those who generally favor higher spending and taxes, and those on the other…
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Congressman Clyburn hires District Press Secretary
January 3, 2019Today, Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced Rachel Stein is joining his staff as District Press Secretary. Stein will manage and coordinate media activities for the Congressman in South…
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Majority Whip Clyburn announces office staff
January 3, 2019U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn announced the Whip office staff for the 116th Congress. “This remarkable team of dedicated professionals reflects the diversity of the Democratic Caucus, and they…
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Coalition rolls out 100 Day Clean Energy Agenda for 2019
January 3, 2019
A coalition of solar industry groups, conservation organizations, and clean energy advocates announced the release of a 100 Day Clean Energy Agenda, calling on state lawmakers to pass a suite…
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Director Sara Goldsby to continue leading S.C. Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services
December 19, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Sara Goldsby will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS). Governor McMaster appointed Director…
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Let’s recognize those who give of themselves to make a difference
December 17, 2018
By Richard Eckstrom, CPA, SC Comptroller Given how bad news tends to dominate headlines – and how misdeeds are far more likely to find their way onto the nightly…
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Director Josh Baker to continue leading S.C. Department of Health and Human Services
December 17, 2018Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Josh Baker will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). Governor McMaster appointed Director Baker…
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Statement by Dominion Energy, SCANA Corporation on Public Service Commission of South Carolina vote on merger
December 15, 2018
On Friday, the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (SCPSC) voted to approve the merger between Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D) and SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) with conditions to be outlined later…
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