City of Charleston seeks input on height district updates
May 8, 2017
An ordinance has been given first reading by Charleston City Council to update the height district zoning for the peninsula area. The proposed changes convert most of the existing height…
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City Police, Parks Departments inspect Denmark Vesey Statue; Caulking repairs to begin tomorrow
May 8, 2017
Today, City of Charleston spokesman Jack O’Toole released the following statement with regard to reports of vandalism involving the statue of Denmark Vesey in Charleston’s Hampton Park: “In response to…
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Two organizations receive $400,000 to help inmates return to workforce
May 6, 2017
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded more than $400,000 in grants to two organizations which will provide employment skills training to inmates, enhancing their chances of finding work upon…
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Two organizations receive $400,000 to help inmates return to workforce
May 6, 2017
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded more than $400,000 in grants to two organizations which will provide employment skills training to inmates, enhancing their chances of finding work upon…
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Graham on House passing Obamacare repeal & replace bill
May 4, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the House passage of legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare. “I look forward to carefully reviewing the House-passed legislation…
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Senator Lindsey Graham on government funding bill, North Korea, health care reform
May 3, 2017U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) spoke with CNN about government funding bill, which the Senate is expected to vote on later this week. Graham is opposed to the measure.…
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Senator Lindsey Graham on government funding bill, North Korea, health care reform
May 3, 2017U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) spoke with CNN about government funding bill, which the Senate is expected to vote on later this week. Graham is opposed to the measure.…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Office of Innovation Managing Director
May 1, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Laura Corder has joined the agency as Managing Director of the Office of Innovation. Corder will lead the agency’s strategic…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Office of Innovation Managing Director
May 1, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Laura Corder has joined the agency as Managing Director of the Office of Innovation. Corder will lead the agency’s strategic…
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Governor McMaster signs pension bill into law
April 25, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster today signed into law H.3726, which addresses South Carolina’s $22 billion unfunded pension liability calling it “the first step of many which are needed” to secure the…
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Governor McMaster signs new pension bill with statewide urging from educators
April 25, 2017
The unified membership of The South Carolina Education Association voiced support for H.3726, a law that will now ensure a stable pension plan for state and district employees. COLUMBIA, SC…
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Funding available for Cold Storage Cost Share Program
April 25, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and the South Carolina Specialty Crop Growers Association announce the Cold Storage Cost Share Program, funded through the United States Department of Agriculture’s…
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Economic impact of Beaufort military presence reaches $2.2 billion
April 24, 2017
The South Carolina Military Base Task Force released an updated study, which reflects that the Beaufort region’s military presence boasts an annual economic impact of approximately $2.2 billion that is…
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CCPL to participate in CCSD’s Seamless Summer Feeding Program
April 24, 2017
The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will serve free breakfast to children in need this summer through its participation in the Seamless Summer Feeding Program run by the Charleston County…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2017
April 24, 2017
Employment Growth Continues, Unemployment Rate Remains Steady Nearly everyone who entered the labor force in March found work, setting a new employment record for the state. The number of individuals…
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SC educators combine their voices to urge Governor McMaster to sign new pension bill
April 23, 2017
The unified membership of The South Carolina Education Association supports H.3726, a bill that ensures stable pension plan for state and district employees. The members of The South Carolina Education Association…
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New law enables children in foster care to obtain drivers’ licenses & permits
April 21, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 198 which amended South Carolina Code Section 56-1-100 and expanded the list of responsible adults who can legally sign the application for a minor…
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New law enables children in foster care to obtain drivers’ licenses & permits
April 21, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 198 which amended South Carolina Code Section 56-1-100 and expanded the list of responsible adults who can legally sign the application for a minor…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues pro-business Executive Order reducing burdensome regulations
April 20, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by cabinet officials today to announce that he has issued Executive Order 2017-09, which provides state agencies with guidance on reducing regulations. The order is…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues pro-business Executive Order reducing burdensome regulations
April 20, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by cabinet officials today to announce that he has issued Executive Order 2017-09, which provides state agencies with guidance on reducing regulations. The order is…
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Governor Henry McMaster issues executive order strengthening cybersecurity
April 19, 2017
Order Creates the South Carolina Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Executive Oversight Group Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2017-08 establishing the South Carolina Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Executive Oversight Group, which…
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Youth to clean up litter in West Ashley for Global Youth Service Day
April 19, 2017
The City of Charleston’s renewed focus on West Ashley continues this Saturday, April 22, with West Ashley Clean Sweep, a “clean city” trash pickup from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.…
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SC Ports fiscal year container volume climbs nine percent
April 19, 2017
South Carolina Ports Authority completed the third quarter of its fiscal year with nine percent year-over-year growth of twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) and record-breaking March volumes. As previously announced, SCPA…
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Gov. Henry McMaster backs automatic stay bill
April 13, 2017
Good For Business And Environment Governor Henry McMaster today announced his support for a bill that would limit the time frame in which both public and private projects could be…
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Gov. Henry McMaster backs automatic stay bill
April 13, 2017
Good For Business And Environment Governor Henry McMaster today announced his support for a bill that would limit the time frame in which both public and private projects could be…
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SC Launch company partners with SCDNR
April 13, 2017
Fatsack Outdoors to Create Mobile Tagging Application Fatsack Outdoors, Inc., located in Greenville, South Carolina, has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to create a unique…
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SC Launch company partners with SCDNR
April 13, 2017Fatsack Outdoors to Create Mobile Tagging Application Fatsack Outdoors, Inc., located in Greenville, South Carolina, has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to create a unique…
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Gov. Henry McMaster joins effort opposing boycott of Israel
April 12, 2017
Governor McMaster today signed the American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) letter rejecting the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, one of the United States’ oldest and most important economic…
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SC Ports achieves record container volume in March
April 10, 2017
Today South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest monthly container volume in its history, with 192,411 twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) handled in March. The month was nearly 13 percent higher…
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Statement by Graham & McCain on military strikes in Syria
April 6, 2017
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John McCain (R-Arizona) released the following statement on tonight’s military strikes in Syria: “We salute the skill and professionalism of…
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City of Charleston seeks public input for “Plan West Ashley”
April 6, 2017
The city of Charleston is kicking off the planning process for the West Ashley master plan with several public input and engagement opportunities. The process, referred to as “Plan…
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Speaker Lucas responds to Governor McMaster’s road bonding letter
April 6, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement in response to a letter received from Governor Henry McMaster earlier this morning. In the letter, Governor McMaster threated to…
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Speaker Lucas responds to Governor McMaster’s road bonding letter
April 6, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement in response to a letter received from Governor Henry McMaster earlier this morning. In the letter, Governor McMaster threated to…
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Whatever It Takes
April 5, 2017
By U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) In 2005, I was part of the Gang of 14 because I thought the United States Senate was about to hit rock-bottom when…
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Whatever It Takes
April 5, 2017
By U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) In 2005, I was part of the Gang of 14 because I thought the United States Senate was about to hit rock-bottom when…
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Transportation grants available to provide more direct access to work, training
March 30, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) are making $600,000 in grants available to implement or expand existing public transportation to give…
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Transportation grants available to provide more direct access to work, training
March 30, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) are making $600,000 in grants available to implement or expand existing public transportation to give…
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Statement from Governor Henry McMaster on V.C. Summer Nuclear Station
March 29, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster has released the following statement in response to Westinghouse Electric Co. filing for bankruptcy: “Completion of the reactors at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station will provide our state…
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Statement from Governor Henry McMaster on V.C. Summer Nuclear Station
March 29, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster has released the following statement in response to Westinghouse Electric Co. filing for bankruptcy: “Completion of the reactors at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station will provide our state…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominees to state Ethics Commission
March 28, 2017Governor Henry McMaster has nominated each of his four appointees to the new South Carolina Ethics Commission. Created by H.3184, which was signed into law June 23 of 2016, the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominees to state Ethics Commission
March 28, 2017Governor Henry McMaster has nominated each of his four appointees to the new South Carolina Ethics Commission. Created by H.3184, which was signed into law June 23 of 2016, the…
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CARTA driver wins SCDOT Bus Operator of the Year
March 28, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – The SC Department of Transportation has recognized Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) driver Gloria Fulton as its fixed route Operator of the Year, noting that the…
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Geismar launching first U.S. manufacturing facility in Beaufort County
March 28, 2017
BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC – Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, is launching its new operations in Beaufort County. The development is expected to bring $2.9 million of…
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Geismar launching first U.S. manufacturing facility in Beaufort County
March 28, 2017BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC – Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, is launching its new operations in Beaufort County. The development is expected to bring $2.9 million of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of S.C. Board of Economic Advisors
March 28, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster announced Edward Grimball as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). Mr. Grimball most recently served as Chief Financial…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of S.C. Board of Economic Advisors
March 28, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster announced Edward Grimball as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). Mr. Grimball most recently served as Chief Financial…
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State Barbecue Champion named at the Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival
March 27, 2017Killer B’s BBQ of Evans, GA took home the Grand Champion title from the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival. The 6th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and…
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State Barbecue Champion named at the Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival
March 27, 2017Killer B’s BBQ of Evans, GA took home the Grand Champion title from the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival. The 6th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and…
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Mayor Tecklenburg names Interim Fire Chief
March 24, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – In a memo to Fire Department personnel, Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg announced the appointment of Chief John Tippett as Interim Fire Chief, effective April 7, 2017.…
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Freezing temperatures devastate South Carolina farmers
March 20, 2017
Last week, temperatures dipped to record lows and now South Carolina peach farmers face the worst crop damage they have seen in ten years. Strawberries and blueberries were among other…
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