Belk announced as title sponsor of 2016 Fall for Greenville Festival donates $44,500 to 11 nonprofit organizations
January 21, 2016
Fall for Greenville board members announced Belk, the private department store company based in Charlotte, N.C., as the title sponsor of the 2016 festival scheduled for October 14-16 in downtown…
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State of the State Address
January 20, 2016
As Prepared for Delivery by Governor Nikki Haley Wednesday, January 20, 2016 The Statehouse, Columbia Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, constitutional officers and my…
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Mayor White proclaims January 19 “Solarize Greenville Day”
January 20, 2016
Mayor Knox White was joined by former U.S. Representative Bob Inglis and representatives of the Green Ribbon Advisory Committee, Upstate Forever and SmartPower to announce the City’s participation in Solarize…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Research Director
January 20, 2016
New director to lead agency’s research initiatives, support economic development The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Benjamin D. Johnson has joined the agency as research director. Johnson will…
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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 18, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Executive Budget FY 2016-17
January 15, 2016
Topline Budget Highlights: A Sustaining Commitment to South Carolina Schools Building on the past two years of success in education reform, Governor Haley announced her 2016 Education Reform…
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Flood relief extension deadline: February 16, 2016
January 15, 2016
South Carolina taxpayers impacted by the October 2015 floods were offered an extension for returns and payments due between October 1, 2015 and February 16, 2016. The February 16 extension deadline is approaching.…
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S.C. Chamber President Ted Pitts testifies on need to reform DOT
January 13, 2016
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts today testified before the House Legislative Oversight Committee about the need to reform the DOT as it relates to a comprehensive infrastructure…
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Trucking Association supports fuel-tax hike, regular review of DOT
January 13, 2016
The President & CEO of the South Carolina Trucking Association supports an increase in the state’s portion of the gasoline and diesel tax to improve the condition and safety of…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces 2016 Education Reform Initiative
January 13, 2016
“It’s time to deal with the facilities of the schools in our state.” Continuing her focus on statewide education reform, Governor Nikki Haley announced her 2016 Education Reform Initiative,…
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Ways and Means Committee Begins Committee Work
January 12, 2016
House Budget writers start deliberations House Ways and Means Chairman Brian White (District 6-Anderson) released the following statement: “The Ways and Means Committee and its subcommittees have been meeting since…
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Alzheimer’s Association honors Campbell children & wife for advocacy in respite care
January 12, 2016
In the first full week of the New Year, the Alzheimer’s Association hosted the first of many “Brain New You” events being held across the state to promote brain health…
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A Conversation with Lindsey Graham
January 9, 2016
Senator Lindsey Graham discuss his experiences in the 2016 campaign and look ahead to major issues confronting our nation this year. A Conversation with Lindsey Graham, Senator from South Carolina…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces statewide domestic violence reforms
January 9, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, members of the South Carolina Domestic Violence Task Force, and solicitors from around the state held a Statehouse press conference announcing the implementation of the first set…
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Anderson County flags lowered to half mast in honor of Senator Billy O’dell
January 7, 2016
Anderson County Council received news of the passing of Senator William “Billy” O’Dell. “It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to Senator O’Dell,” said County Council Chairman Tommy…
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Stringer resigns position at county to become executive director of Cancer Association of Anderson
January 7, 2016
Anderson County Communications Director Angela Stringer is leaving the County to assume the position of executive director of the Cancer Association of Anderson (CAA). “Angie has been an incredible asset…
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Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina to deliver Republican Address following State of the Union
January 6, 2016
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation following the State of…
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Anderson County unemployment rate drops to lowest level in 14 years
December 28, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – Anderson County’s unemployment rate for the month of November was recorded at 4.6%, according to figures released today by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce. This is the…
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Visit Anderson & Visit Greenville named “2015 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism”
December 28, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – Sports Destination Management, a top publication for sports event planners and tournament directors recently honored Visit Anderson and Visit Greenville as recipients of the “2015 Champions of…
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City offering annual Christmas tree recycling program
December 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville is once again sponsoring its annual “Grinding of the Greens” Christmas tree recycling program. For the convenience of city residents, trees can be placed…
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House Ways and Means Chairman prepares Palmetto Farm Aid
December 22, 2015House Ways and Means Chairman Brian White (District 6-Anderson) today announced plans to introduce the first of several legislative responses to the catastrophic flooding the state received this October. The House…
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Treasurer Loftis Statement on Retirement System Report
December 21, 2015
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis issued the following statement in response to the Legislative Audit Council’s (LAC) report of the South Carolina Retirement System. “I want to thank the LAC…
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Year-end spending bill funds new federal courthouse in Greenville
December 18, 2015
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the year-end spending bill set to be voted on in Congress today contains funding to begin and complete construction of…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation November 2015
December 18, 2015
Employment Gains Set New Record Unemployment Rate Continues To Fall South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell for the sixth consecutive month, declining from 5.6 percent in October to 5.5…
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Zipit Solution Selected by Spokane Police Department for Emergency Response Unit Activation
December 16, 2015
Priority messaging feature cited as key factor in decision to adopt critical messaging platform Zipit Wireless announced that the Spokane Police Department (“Spokane PD”) in Spokane, Washington, has selected its…
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Zipit Solution Selected by Spokane Police Department for Emergency Response Unit Activation
December 16, 2015
Priority messaging feature cited as key factor in decision to adopt critical messaging platform Zipit Wireless announced that the Spokane Police Department (“Spokane PD”) in Spokane, Washington, has selected its…
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U.S. Senate ushers in new era in public education with historic vote
December 10, 2015
The U.S. Senate today approved S. 1177, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a bipartisan and bicameral bill to reauthorize the federal education law known as the Elementary and Secondary…
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Governor Haley Announces 2016 Slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
December 9, 2015
Governor Nikki Haley named chefs Teryi Youngblood of Passerelle Bistro in Greenville, Ramone Dickerson of 2 Fat 2 Fly & Wing City in Columbia, Orchid Paulmeier of One Hot Mama’s…
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Gov. Nikki Haley and Marcia Adams announce Department Of Administration’s Real Property Plan
December 9, 2015
Governor Nikki Haley and Marcia Adams, Director of the South Carolina Department of Administration (DOA), announced the results of DOA’s comprehensive inventory of state-owned real estate assets and the agency’s…
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Export-Import Bank reauthorized by Congress
December 4, 2015
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a leading proponent and one of the most outspoken supporters of the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank, said he was pleased that the U.S. House of…
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SCDOT reviews flood damage & costs with SCDOT Commission
December 3, 2015
Interim SCDOT Secretary Christy A. Hall reported the damage costs to South Carolina’s Highway System as a result of the 1,000 year flood stands at $137 million. Of that $137…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new International Strategy and Trade Division
December 2, 2015
Former director of Global Business Development Ford Graham to lead new division The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced the establishment of a new International Strategy and Trade Division.…
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Crop insurance claim clarifications for South Carolina Farmers
December 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Pursuant to a request by South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) has released a memorandum related to crop…
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Gov. Nikki Haley’s request for FEMA Individual Assistance extension granted
November 30, 2015
S.C. Flood Survivors Now Have Until January 4 To Apply For Federal Aid Governor Nikki Haley announced that her request for a 30 day extension of the registration period for…
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Education is Key to Financial Health
November 30, 2015
By Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. South Carolina State Treasurer As State Treasurer, I believe that achieving a strong financial future for our children is crucial to achieving a strong…
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DEW receives Disaster Recovery Grant from U.S. Department of Labor
November 30, 2015
The Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) received a $3.2 million National Dislocated Workers Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The grant will be used to assist with…
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Gov. Nikki Haley requests expedited aid for South Carolina farmers
November 23, 2015
No South Carolina Farmer With “A Viable Business Should Lose That Business Solely Because Of This Flood” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today requested assistance from United States Department…
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SCDOR Teams with IRS, State Tax Agencies, and Industry Leaders to fight Tax Refund Fraud
November 19, 2015
South Carolina Department of Revenue Director Rick Reames joined IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, tax preparation and software developer industry leaders, and other state tax agency executives in Washington, D.C. to…
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HRP Associates environmental engineers win S.C. Department of Mental Health contract
November 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC − HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental health and safety engineering and consulting firm in Greenville, has been awarded a two-year Environmental Consultant Services Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC)…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Scrooges and Angels for 2015
November 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the 20th annual Scrooges and Angels list of 2015. Ten Angels as well as one Honorary Angel were…
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S.C. Businesses to Pay Lowest Federal Unemployment Taxes for 2015
November 18, 2015
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has approved giving the full 5.4 percent tax reduction on business federal unemployment taxes (FUTA) for 2015 to South Carolina businesses. This is in…
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MetroConnects removes I/I in Taylors area
November 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – MetroConnects (Metro) announced the completion of the Piedmont Park Rehabilitation project. This project area covers the Piedmont Park collection system in the Taylors area of the Pelham…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces One SC Fund
November 16, 2015
Charleston’s Stephen Colbert Joins Haley and Others in Flood Relief Fundraising Effort Governor Nikki Haley announced the One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that will help South Carolinians who are…
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City receives AAA rating from Moody’s Investors Service
November 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the rating on the City of Greenville’s General Obligation (GO) debt to Aaa. Additionally, both Standard & Poor’s and Fitch have re-affirmed the…
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New joint venture agreement established for Jasper Ocean Terminal
November 16, 2015
The Georgia and South Carolina Ports Authorities signed a new joint venture agreement that provides the necessary framework for the two states to work cooperatively toward the development of the…
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TumbleBook Library now available statewide to public libraries
November 16, 2015
The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the agreement of a two-year statewide subscription to the TumbleBook Library for all South Carolina public libraries. The TumbleBook Library collection…
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SCDOT’s Friday, Nov. 13, update on the flooding impacts in South Carolina
November 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Interim Secretary Christy A. Hall has issued her Friday, Nov. 13, update on the transportation system in South Carolina. Secretary Hall’s report…
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Future Scholar 529 Program earns Bronze Rating
November 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is once again receiving accolades for delivering excellence and value to its customers and the state of South Carolina.…
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Mayor Knox White recognized by American Society of Landscape Architects
November 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Mayor Knox White was awarded Honorary Membership in the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) at the 2015 ASLA Annual Meeting & EXPO, held in Chicago November…
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City Receives Project of the Year Award from SC Chapter of American Public Works Association
November 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville received the 2015 Project of the Year award from the South Carolina Chapter of the American Public Works Association (SCAPWA) at its annual conference…
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