Section of I-95 southbound closed in Jasper County due to flooding
May 29, 2016
Three other roads also closed in Jasper County The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has closed a section of Interstate 95 southbound in Jasper County Sunday, May 29, 2016,…
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Aiken, Union counties receive work ready certification
May 25, 2016
COLUMBIA—Gov. Nikki Haley announced today that Aiken and Union counties have received certification through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities (SCWRC) initiative. Aiken and Union join the 42 other counties…
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Aiken, Union counties receive work ready certification
May 25, 2016
COLUMBIA—Gov. Nikki Haley announced today that Aiken and Union counties have received certification through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities (SCWRC) initiative. Aiken and Union join the 42 other counties…
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Haley, Governors ask FCC to change contraband cellphone regulations
May 23, 2016
“States must have the flexibility and authority to eradicate this threat to the public safety in our states” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and fellow governors from across the…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces new website and county challenge for domestic violence
May 23, 2016
www.SafePlaceSC.sc.gov Provides Citizens With Resources For Domestic Violence Governor Nikki Haley began the Statewide Domestic Violence Summit by announcing a new website aimed at providing information and resources to domestic…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces new website and county challenge for domestic violence
May 23, 2016
www.SafePlaceSC.sc.gov Provides Citizens With Resources For Domestic Violence Governor Nikki Haley began the Statewide Domestic Violence Summit by announcing a new website aimed at providing information and resources to domestic…
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Taylors Fire and Sewer District receives top rating
May 20, 2016
Taylors Fire and Sewer District is pleased to announce the district has been notified that it has received a satisfactory rating by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental…
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Gantt Fire and Sewer District dedicates new headquarters
May 20, 2016
Gantt Fire and Sewer District announced the opening of the district’s new headquarters located at 1201 White Horse Road in Greenville. The district’s Board of Commissioners recently hosted a dedication…
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Taylors Fire and Sewer District receives top rating
May 20, 2016
Taylors Fire and Sewer District is pleased to announce the district has been notified that it has received a satisfactory rating by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental…
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Gantt Fire and Sewer District dedicates new headquarters
May 20, 2016
Gantt Fire and Sewer District announced the opening of the district’s new headquarters located at 1201 White Horse Road in Greenville. The district’s Board of Commissioners recently hosted a dedication…
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Greenville recognized as 2016 Playful City
May 18, 2016
As part of its annual “Playability Week,” KaBOOM! announced that Greenville is among 257 cities and towns across the United States named as 2016 Playful City USA communities. This is…
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Graham supports Zika funding
May 18, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting to move forward with legislation which provides $1.1 billion in funding for American efforts to stop…
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Graham supports Zika funding
May 18, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting to move forward with legislation which provides $1.1 billion in funding for American efforts to stop…
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House overrides Governor’s Farm Aid veto
May 17, 2016
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement today after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly (112-2) to override Governor Haley’s Farm Aid veto. “The South…
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Two groups receive apprenticeship grants for innovative workforce programs
May 17, 2016
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County Technical College have been awarded apprenticeship grants from the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), which made available $267,000 for innovative apprenticeship…
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Two groups receive apprenticeship grants for innovative workforce programs
May 17, 2016
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County Technical College have been awarded apprenticeship grants from the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), which made available $267,000 for innovative apprenticeship…
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Weathers calls for veto override, says Governor’s action is unfair to South Carolina farmers
May 16, 2016
Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers today opposed Governor Haley’s veto of flood relief legislation for South Carolina farmers and urged the General Assembly to override the veto when they return…
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) on 2016 Elections
May 6, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the 2016 elections. “It’s hard to believe that in a nation of more than 300 million Americans…
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) on 2016 Elections
May 6, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the 2016 elections. “It’s hard to believe that in a nation of more than 300 million Americans…
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SBA launches 3rd Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
May 2, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – For the third year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching an Accelerator Growth Fund competition for accelerators and other entrepreneurial ecosystem models to compete for…
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SBA launches 3rd Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
May 2, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – For the third year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching an Accelerator Growth Fund competition for accelerators and other entrepreneurial ecosystem models to compete for…
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Fire Department to offer “Sidewalk CPR” at two downtown locations
April 28, 2016
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) will hold two “Sidewalk CPR” events in downtown Greenville tomorrow (April 29). One will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ONE City…
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Work Ready Initiative aims to put ex-offenders to work
April 25, 2016
Each year, approximately 10,000 people are released from South Carolina prisons. An important part of the release process is preparing individuals to re-enter society and reduce the likelihood of them…
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Work Ready Initiative aims to put ex-offenders to work
April 25, 2016
Each year, approximately 10,000 people are released from South Carolina prisons. An important part of the release process is preparing individuals to re-enter society and reduce the likelihood of them…
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Governor Haley signs lifesaving hands-on CPR in schools bill into law
April 23, 2016
American Heart Association celebrates a law which will teach SC students CPR, adding thousands of lifesavers in SC each year. Governor Nikki Haley signed House Bill 3265 into law…
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Governor Haley signs lifesaving hands-on CPR in schools bill into law
April 23, 2016
American Heart Association celebrates a law which will teach SC students CPR, adding thousands of lifesavers in SC each year. Governor Nikki Haley signed House Bill 3265 into law…
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South Carolina business community letter to General Assembly regarding S.1203
April 19, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, South Carolina Economic Developers Association, South Carolina Hospital Association, and the Charleston, Clemson, Columbia, Greenville, Greenwood, Myrtle Beach, North…
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South Carolina business community letter to General Assembly regarding S.1203
April 19, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, South Carolina Economic Developers Association, South Carolina Hospital Association, and the Charleston, Clemson, Columbia, Greenville, Greenwood, Myrtle Beach, North…
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State House Report: Top Three Things You Need to Know
April 19, 2016
By Ashley Hunter SENATE FINANCE DEBATES THE STATE BUDGET The Senate Finance Committee met this past week and addressed some of the funding for the K-12 Education, Higher Education and Criminal Justice state…
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State House Report: Top Three Things You Need to Know
April 19, 2016
By Ashley Hunter SENATE FINANCE DEBATES THE STATE BUDGET The Senate Finance Committee met this past week and addressed some of the funding for the K-12 Education, Higher Education and Criminal Justice state…
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Four new Palmetto Military Employers recognized at second annual OPE Midlands Summit
April 18, 2016
Employers, hiring managers, veteran employment representatives and military service members met Thursday in Columbia to learn more about how to recruit and retain military hires through Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE),…
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Four new Palmetto Military Employers recognized at second annual OPE Midlands Summit
April 18, 2016
Employers, hiring managers, veteran employment representatives and military service members met Thursday in Columbia to learn more about how to recruit and retain military hires through Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE),…
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Senate Appropriations Committee rejects Obama Administration proposal to terminate MOX program
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee rejected the Obama Administration proposal to terminate the MOX program at Savannah River…
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Senate Appropriations Committee rejects Obama Administration proposal to terminate MOX program
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee rejected the Obama Administration proposal to terminate the MOX program at Savannah River…
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Senate Appropriations Committee approves provision which could help push Charleston Harbor deepening toward construction
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a provision which could help the Charleston Harbor deepening project move…
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Senate Appropriations Committee approves provision which could help push Charleston Harbor deepening toward construction
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a provision which could help the Charleston Harbor deepening project move…
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DEW Business Intelligence director joins national advisory board
April 13, 2016
S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Business Intelligence Director Brenda Lisbon has been invited to serve on the national Workforce Information Advisory Council (WIAC) for a three-year term. Lisbon…
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Colonial Lake Park celebration
April 13, 2016
The Charleston Parks Conservancy and the City of Charleston will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, June 4, to celebrate the newly renovated Colonial Lake. The event…
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S.C. Chamber statement on house amendment to roads bill
April 13, 2016
State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts today released the following statement after the House amended the Senate passed roads bill: “The business community appreciates the work Speaker Lucas and…
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Governor’s military employment initiative hosts first of three regional summits this week
April 13, 2016
Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE), a statewide military employment initiative comprised of several state agencies and veteran service organizations, will host the first of three regional summits this Thursday, April 14 at…
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Governor’s military employment initiative hosts first of three regional summits this week
April 13, 2016
Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE), a statewide military employment initiative comprised of several state agencies and veteran service organizations, will host the first of three regional summits this Thursday, April 14 at…
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Spartanburg is a Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Grantee
April 13, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – In October 2014, Bloomberg Philanthropies invited U.S. mayors to collaborate with artists and arts organizations on developing innovative public art projects that engage residents and attract visitors. After…
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Wilkes Law Firm attorney Derham Cole named Legislator of the Year
April 7, 2016
Hundreds of pairs of shoes, large and small, covered the State House steps on March 2, 2016, as part of Disability Advocacy Day. The shoes represent South Carolina citizens with…
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Wilkes Law Firm attorney Derham Cole named Legislator of the Year
April 7, 2016
Hundreds of pairs of shoes, large and small, covered the State House steps on March 2, 2016, as part of Disability Advocacy Day. The shoes represent South Carolina citizens with…
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Greenville business leader announces for State House District 22
March 30, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Jason Elliott, a former District Director for Jim DeMint, announced his candidacy for the South Carolina House of Representatives this morning. Outlining a plan that would focus…
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Rick Roberts announces candidacy for County Council District 21 Seat
March 30, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Rick Roberts is excited to announce his candidacy as a Republican for Greenville County Council District 21. The seat is being vacated by Jim Burns, who has…
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Greenville business leader announces for State House District 22
March 30, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Jason Elliott, a former District Director for Jim DeMint, announced his candidacy for the South Carolina House of Representatives this morning. Outlining a plan that would focus…
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Senator Scott nominates 50 South Carolina Students to U.S. Military Service Academies
March 29, 2016
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today announced the nominations of 50 South Carolina students to the United States Military Service Academies for the class of 2020, including the U.S. Naval…
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Zipit Wireless announces partnership with Iron Bow Technologies to serve Federal Government customers
March 24, 2016
Federal agencies will be able to acquire secure critical messaging solution through GSA, SEWP contracts GREENVILLE, SC – Zipit Wireless, a provider of critical communication solutions announced that it…
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Zipit Wireless announces partnership with Iron Bow Technologies to serve Federal Government customers
March 23, 2016
Federal agencies will be able to acquire secure critical messaging solution through GSA, SEWP contracts GREENVILLE, SC – Zipit Wireless, a provider of critical communication solutions announced that it…
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