Graham urges Trump Administration to not return diplomatic compounds to Russia
June 12, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) urged the Trump Administration not to return two diplomatic compounds in the United States to Russia. Intelligence reports indicate that the two compounds —…
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Graham urges Trump Administration to not return diplomatic compounds to Russia
June 12, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) urged the Trump Administration not to return two diplomatic compounds in the United States to Russia. Intelligence reports indicate that the two compounds —…
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South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture participates in White House Infrastructure Summit
June 12, 2017Hugh Weathers with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue On Thursday, June 8, 2017, South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers represented farmers and rural America at the White House…
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South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture participates in White House Infrastructure Summit
June 12, 2017Hugh Weathers with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue On Thursday, June 8, 2017, South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers represented farmers and rural America at the White House…
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North American Properties (NAP) cancels planned development on Laurel Island
June 8, 2017
North American Properties (NAP) announced recently that it is no longer pursuing the Lorelei project. First announced in May 2016, NAP planned to transform 160 acres of waterfront property into…
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City of Charleston Summer Camp to include Reading Partners curriculum
June 8, 2017
The City of Charleston Recreation Department’s summer camp at the Arthur W. Christopher Community Center (AWCCC) began with a new pilot program featuring a specialized Reading Partners curriculum. During the…
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City of Charleston statement about Laurel Island
June 6, 2017
City of Charleston director of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability Jacob Lindsey released the following statement about North American Properties’ decision to withdraw its plans to create a large-scale, mixed…
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Keith Benjamin begins as City of Charleston Director of Traffic and Transportation
June 5, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Randall “Keith” Benjamin, II started work today as the new Director of the Department of Traffic and Transportation for the City of Charleston. Mayor John Tecklenburg nominated Benjamin…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Senior Program Director
June 1, 2017The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Cynthia Jones will serve as a senior program director for the agency’s Existing Industry program. Jones will oversee the day-to-day operation of the…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Senior Program Director
June 1, 2017
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Cynthia Jones will serve as a senior program director for the agency’s Existing Industry program. Jones will oversee the day-to-day operation of the…
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Charleston County Public Library announces effort to reduce plastic waste in local waterways
June 1, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) has committed to ending the distribution of single-use plastic bags at all 16 branch locations in an effort to fight marine debris…
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EPA awards $1.15 million to South Carolina to protect water quality
May 30, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,156,250 grant to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to help protect human health and the environment. The…
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EPA awards $1.15 million to South Carolina to protect water quality
May 30, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,156,250 grant to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to help protect human health and the environment. The…
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Charleston District’s Civil Works program for fiscal years 2017 and 2018
May 29, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – In good news for South Carolina, more than $100 million was allocated to the Charleston District’s Civil Works program for FY 2017. The FY 2017 program includes funding…
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The “Green Book of South Carolina” launches as mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites
May 26, 2017
The first-ever mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites, the Green Book of South Carolina, has been launched by the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission, offering residents…
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The “Green Book of South Carolina” launches as mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites
May 26, 2017
The first-ever mobile travel guide to S.C. African American cultural sites, the Green Book of South Carolina, has been launched by the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission, offering residents…
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Graham questions OMB Director Mulvaney on Trump budget
May 26, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), member of the Senate Budget Committee, questioned Director of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Mick Mulvaney on…
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Graham questions OMB Director Mulvaney on Trump budget
May 26, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), member of the Senate Budget Committee, questioned Director of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Mick Mulvaney on…
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Changes to the Freedom of Information Act good for the public, the news media and open government
May 26, 2017
Changes to the state’s Freedom of Information Act benefit the public, news media and open government. This session, legislators crafted H3352 to make all public bodies more responsive to records…
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Changes to the Freedom of Information Act good for the public, the news media and open government
May 26, 2017
Changes to the state’s Freedom of Information Act benefit the public, news media and open government. This session, legislators crafted H3352 to make all public bodies more responsive to records…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project receives construction funding
May 24, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Harbor Deepening Project was named one of six “new starts” and received $17.5 million in construction funding in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project receives construction funding
May 24, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Harbor Deepening Project was named one of six “new starts” and received $17.5 million in construction funding in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Charleston Harbor Deepening Project
May 24, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers naming the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project one of six new…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Charleston Harbor Deepening Project
May 24, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers naming the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project one of six new…
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Accelerated completion of Charleston Harbor Deepening Project on track under President Trump
May 24, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased with a portion of President Trump’s spending proposal – put together in consultation with South Carolina’s Mick Mulvaney…
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Accelerated completion of Charleston Harbor Deepening Project on track under President Trump
May 24, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased with a portion of President Trump’s spending proposal – put together in consultation with South Carolina’s Mick Mulvaney…
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DHEC closes some Charleston County shellfish beds
May 24, 2017
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County due to excessive rainfall, the agency announced today. “This closure affects shellfish…
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DHEC closes some Charleston County shellfish beds
May 24, 2017
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County due to excessive rainfall, the agency announced today. “This closure affects shellfish…
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Stantec’s Erica Chase elected Chair of Charleston’s Design Review Board
May 23, 2017
Erica Chase, licensed professional engineer and associate with Stantec in Charleston, has been elected Chairperson of the City of Charleston’s Design Review Board (DRB). The DRB establishes a review process…
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Graham spearheads letter urging OMB Director Mulvaney to reevaluate cost analysis for Army Corps Projects
May 23, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), joined by four senators and 14 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, sent a letter to Director of the Office of Management and…
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Graham spearheads letter urging OMB Director Mulvaney to reevaluate cost analysis for Army Corps Projects
May 23, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), joined by four senators and 14 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, sent a letter to Director of the Office of Management and…
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Work Zone Safety Bill will save lives
May 23, 2017Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is celebrating the passage of the Work Zone Safety Bill, legislation that will save lives for the construction industry and the public. This bill has been five…
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Work Zone Safety Bill will save lives
May 23, 2017Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is celebrating the passage of the Work Zone Safety Bill, legislation that will save lives for the construction industry and the public. This bill has been five…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces main street Business roundtable meetings June 5 – 23
May 22, 2017June 5 – 23, 2017 Aimed At Identifying Regulations and Red Tape For Elimination Governor McMaster will begin holding a series of roundtable style meetings with local business leaders across…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces main street Business roundtable meetings June 5 – 23
May 22, 2017June 5 – 23, 2017 Aimed At Identifying Regulations and Red Tape For Elimination Governor McMaster will begin holding a series of roundtable style meetings with local business leaders across…
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HUD allocates additional $7.254 million to Richland County for flood recovery
May 22, 2017
The federal government is providing an additional $7.254 million to Richland County to help with flood recovery efforts. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Thursday it…
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HUD allocates additional $7.254 million to Richland County for flood recovery
May 22, 2017
The federal government is providing an additional $7.254 million to Richland County to help with flood recovery efforts. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Thursday it…
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South Carolina continues march toward being the best state for craft breweries
May 22, 2017
For the fourth time in just 7 years, the South Carolina legislature has passed new legislation, signed into law by the Governor, that fundamentally changes the craft beer scene in…
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South Carolina continues march toward being the best state for craft breweries
May 22, 2017
For the fourth time in just 7 years, the South Carolina legislature has passed new legislation, signed into law by the Governor, that fundamentally changes the craft beer scene in…
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South Carolina’s employment increases to record level, unemployment rate falls
May 19, 2017
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped in April to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent in March, while the number of people working in the state marked another record high.…
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South Carolina’s employment increases to record level, unemployment rate falls
May 19, 2017
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped in April to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent in March, while the number of people working in the state marked another record high.…
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City of Charleston Commission on Women to hold public listening sessions
May 18, 2017
The City of Charleston Commission on Women will hold a series of public listening sessions to gather ideas and insights from the community to help shape the focus and goals…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names State Cyber executive
May 17, 2017Bruce C. Smalley to lead the S.C. Critical Cybersecurity Program COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced that Bruce C. Smalley has been named Cyber Executive to lead the S.C.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names State Cyber executive
May 17, 2017Bruce C. Smalley to lead the S.C. Critical Cybersecurity Program COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced that Bruce C. Smalley has been named Cyber Executive to lead the S.C.…
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City of Charleston Board of Architectural Review to hold special meeting on Height District updates
May 16, 2017Beginning this week, public hearing signs will be posted across the peninsula announcing proposed changes to height district zoning in the area. These changes would convert most of the existing…
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Booz Allen Hamilton expanding its Berkeley County operations
May 11, 2017
Latest Expansion To Bring At Least $10 Million Investment And Create More Than 90 New Jobs Booz Allen Hamilton, a management consulting and technology firm based in the United States,…
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Walk + Bike BCD Bicycle and Pedestrian draft plan to be unveiled May 24
May 11, 2017The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) invites the community to an unveiling of the draft Walk + Bike BCD plan, the regional pedestrian and bicycle master plan. The meeting, on…
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Walk + Bike BCD Bicycle and Pedestrian draft plan to be unveiled May 24
May 11, 2017
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) invites the community to an unveiling of the draft Walk + Bike BCD plan, the regional pedestrian and bicycle master plan. The meeting, on…
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Keep Charleston Beautiful hosts 12th Annual Green and Lean 5K
May 10, 2017
Keep Charleston Beautiful (KCB) will host the 12th Annual Green and Lean 5K on Saturday, May 13th to benefit Friends of Keep Charleston Beautiful, whose mission is to promote the…
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Plan West Ashley community events scheduled May 8-13
May 8, 2017
Citizens are invited to stay connected with Plan West Ashley by attending community events at the Planning Studio May 8th through 12th and the Work-in-Progress & Feedback Session on May…
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