Governor McMaster holds bill signing ceremony, creating Governor’s School for Agriculture
December 8, 2020
S.613 Creates the Governor’s School for Agriculture at John De La Howe in McCormick, S.C. Governor Henry McMaster today held a ceremonial bill signing for S. 613, which creates the…
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Educational guide aims to spread importance of pollinators to students
December 7, 2020A new educational tool from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) features lessons aimed at the next generation of conservationists in Richland County and beyond. The RSWCD recently…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces 12 Days of Christmas Cash campaign
December 3, 2020
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is hoping to deliver some holiday GREEN to South Carolinians this year through the 12 Days of Christmas Cash social media campaign. Paying homage to the…
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Gov. McMaster names SCHP veteran Robert Woods to lead S.C. Department of Public Safety
December 3, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster nominated Robert G. Woods, IV as Director of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS). Woods has been serving as the Acting Director of SCDPS since…
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Virtual workshops to give insight into County grant process
December 2, 2020
Organizations will have the opportunity to learn about Richland County’s grant programs at a pair of virtual workshops this month. The Internal Grants Funding Guidelines Workshops will focus on the…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
November 30, 2020The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Food Policy Committee Seeking 2 (two) Applicants for Appointment. The purpose of this…
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COVID-19 Rapid Testing for South Carolina Public Schools
November 26, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) have been working collaboratively to implement a COVID-19 rapid testing option for South…
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Gov. Henry McMaster gives SCDHEC authority to move forward with school testing program
November 26, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today signed Executive Order 2020-73, which gives the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) the authority to implement its school testing program. Governor McMaster and SCDHEC…
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Gov. McMaster urges Dominion to withdraw rate increase request
November 24, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster today requested Dominion Energy withdraw their request to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a 7.7% rate hike for its South Carolina customers. In a letter to the…
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Gov. McMaster urges Dominion to withdraw rate increase request
November 24, 2020
Many South Carolinians Struggling “To Keep Lights On” During Pandemic Governor Henry McMaster today requested Dominion Energy withdraw their request to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a 7.7% rate…
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Community champions raise awareness to support locally owned businesses in Columbia
November 24, 2020
In a season normally overflowing with an abundance of tree lightings, special shopping events, and holiday markets the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 continue to weigh heavily on our local small…
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South Carolina sees increased COVID-19 testing in advance of Thanksgiving; Masks and social distancing remain key in stopping disease spread
November 24, 2020
As South Carolina continues to ramp up testing opportunities and capacity at locations across the state to meet holiday testing demand, state public health officials urge South Carolinians to remain…
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Richland County Drop-off dites to close for Thanksgiving
November 23, 2020
The County’s C&D Landfill, Lower Richland Drop-off Center and Clemson Road Drop-off Recycling Site will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. There will…
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South Carolina Department of Education to provide students and educators with integrated digital learning solution
November 10, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the purchase and rollout of a robust, integrated digital learning solution that will support teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic…
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2020 South Carolina school report cards released
November 9, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released school, district, and state report cards reflective of the unprecedented 2019-2020 school year. “The 2019-2020 school year was unlike any other that…
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Camp Discovery earns Conservation Education Mini-Grant
November 9, 2020An educational camp that is developing virtual environmental field trips for students in Richland County is getting a boost to further its efforts: a $1,000 Conservation Education Mini-Grant. The Richland…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds families about perfect one-size-fits-all gift this holiday season
November 9, 2020
Future Scholar contributions enhance college savings, provide tax benefits State Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to remind South Carolina families about the perfect one-size-fits-all gift suggestion this holiday season – a…
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Defense Engineering Services expanding operations in Charleston County
November 5, 2020
More Than $1.1 Million Investment Will Create 18 New Jobs Defense Engineering Services (DES), a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The more…
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Two-week push leads to more than 11,000 application submissions for SC CARES Act Relief Grant Programs
November 4, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin) today announced that 11,217 applications were received for the SC CARES Act grant programs for the Minority and Small…
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Congaree National Park
November 3, 2020
Congaree National Park preserves the largest intact section of old-growth hardwood bottomland forest left in the south. The national park is nearly 27,000 acres in size and the majority is…
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Congaree National Park conducting prescribed burn Wednesday, November 4, 2020
November 3, 2020
Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn on Wednesday, November 4,…
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Election day is here
November 3, 2020
November 3rd is here! If you haven’t already voted the only option left is to vote at your precinct. While there is significant focus on the Presidential election, there are many…
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West Columbia receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 29th year
November 2, 2020
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of West Columbia by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada…
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Face mask distribution set for Richland Library North Main
October 27, 2020
Richland Library is partnering with Richland County Councilwoman Yvonne McBride to get face masks into the hands of local residents within her district. Starting Wednesday, October 28, customers can pick…
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Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually
October 23, 2020
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26. Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting…
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RCSD chosen for rapid COVID-testing pilot program
October 22, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) was selected by the S.C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to be the pilot agency for a…
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USDA invests $62 million in rural South Carolina electric infrastructure
October 22, 2020
Highlights Record Investments in FY 2020 Investments to Benefit 1.4 Million Rural Residents and Businesses in 25 States U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department…
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County seeks input on Neighborhood Plan for Northeast Richland
October 21, 2020
Residents of Northeast Richland have an opportunity to weigh in on plans for the area’s future. In fall 2019, Richland County began work on a neighborhood plan for the Sandhills…
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Richland Library announces partnership to distribute face masks at three locations
October 21, 2020
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Richland Library is partnering with Richland County Councilwoman Allison Terracio to distribute 2,000 face masks within her district. Starting Wednesday, October…
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City of Columbia Economic Development receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council
October 20, 2020City of Columbia Economic Development (CED) won a silver category award for its ChooseColumbiaSC, a project in the General Purpose Website category of the International Economic Development Council’s 2020 Excellence in Economic Development Awards Program. The honor…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
October 19, 2020The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…
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Partnership leads to only face-to-face debate in 2nd Congressional District race
October 19, 2020On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, the Lexington County School District One’s Center for Law and Global Policy, in partnership with the Center for Media Arts, Design and Production, WIS News…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Minority, Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Application Start
October 19, 2020
Gov. McMaster announced that two new South Carolina CARES Act grant programs, the Minority and Small Business Relief Grant Program and the Nonprofit Relief Grant Program, will begin accepting applications…
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SC Secretary of State releases Wise Giving Report and Give Smart Watch List in conjunction with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
October 19, 2020
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the release of his office’s 2019-2020 Wise Giving Report, in conjunction with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW). ICFAW, which runs from…
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Utilities expansion advancing in Southeast Richland
October 19, 2020
A $24.2 million project to expand water and sewer access in Lower Richland is taking shape along several streets, six months after breaking ground and becoming one of the County’s…
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DHEC, Prisma Health offer free flu shots in Midlands throughout October
October 15, 2020
As the fight against COVID-19 continues nationally and worldwide, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) stresses how critical it is for everyone to receive their flu…
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DHEC receives $200,000 EPA grant for environmental justice project in South Carolina
October 14, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) celebrated its selection as a recipient of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant for environmental justice projects that…
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Columbia selected to participate in new program to tackle budget crises and advance equity
October 14, 2020
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that Columbia is one of 30 cities that will participate in the What Works Cities City Budgeting for Equity and Recovery program, a new effort that will help cities confront…
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City of Columbia to cancel annual “Spooktacular Halloween Party”
October 14, 2020
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced they will cancel this year’s “Spooktactular Halloween Party” to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread COVID-19 in our community.…
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County of Lexington awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
October 13, 2020
The County of Lexington’s Financial Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada…
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South Carolina Department of Education funds over $33 million in protective equipment and supplies for all school districts
October 13, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced today at River Springs Elementary School that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will purchase and distribute over $33 million worth of…
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Certified South Carolina is good for farmers, good for business
October 12, 2020
South Carolinians are eating more local food thanks to the continued success of the Certified South Carolina program. According to a new study by Joseph C. Von Nessen, Ph.D., a research economist…
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Richland County asking for proposals to help address housing needs
October 12, 2020
Richland County is seeking proposals to invest federal funding in housing developments as it looks to preserve and increase affordable homes for low- to moderate-income families. The County encourages Community…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
October 12, 2020
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…
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“This may be the most important flu shot of your life”; DHEC Officials Stress Importance of Flu Vaccines Amid COVID-19
October 12, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) joins state and national partners in emphasizing how critical it is for individuals to stay as healthy as possible during…
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The Stoplight Project aims to help people express social distance comfort levels
October 11, 2020
NDB Association & Event Management recently announced the creation of The Stoplight Project, a campaign to bring awareness to the varying degrees of social distancing comfort levels in local communities.…
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Supreme Court sides with The SCEA in major school funding case
October 8, 2020
The South Carolina Supreme Court issued a historic opinion late Wednesday, siding with The South Carolina Education Association and affirming that the use of public funds for private schools is…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson obtains judgment resolving Community Health Systems data breach investigation
October 8, 2020South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with the attorneys general of 27 other states, has obtained a judgment against Tennessee-based CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., and its subsidiary, CHSPSC LLC.…
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5 years after epic storm, county’s flood recovery efforts transforming community, lives
October 8, 2020
In October 2015, a historic storm and resulting floods inundated Richland County, devastating the lives of many residents, damaging or destroying thousands of homes and businesses, and impairing infrastructure. The…
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Richland County Government assists local election officials
October 8, 2020
Richland County Government is assisting local election officials with a voter information effort to alleviate confusion about casting a ballot in the November election, the County Administrator announced this week.…
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