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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Newberry County DUA deadline approaches
November 9, 2015
The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in Newberry County is Thursday. The DUA program makes funds available to assist people who became unemployed as a direct result…
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DEW cuts 2016 Unemployment Tax Rate
November 3, 2015
For the second consecutive year, the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is cutting the Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax rate, saving South Carolina businesses more than $151 million over…
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Eckstrom issues state travel report for fiscal 2015
November 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – SC Controller Richard Eckstrom has issued the latest state Travel Report detailing amounts spent on travel by every state agency in the fiscal year that ended June…
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New park dedicated to local garden club
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – City officials and community volunteers gathered on Monday for the dedication of a new pocket park in honor of a local garden club. McDaniel Park, located at the…
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Presidential candidate Ben Carson to speak Dec. 2 at Wofford
November 2, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Wofford College as part of the Commander-in-Chief Presidential Forum series. The event…
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Deadlines Approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 28, 2015
Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 19 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA. Those 19 counties have…
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29 Counties declared Primary Natural Disaster Areas By U.S. Department of Agriculture
October 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today announced that United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack has issued a disaster designation for counties in South Carolina that suffered damage…
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Public and Individual Assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for additional counties
October 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Greenville and Spartanburg Counties were approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Individual Assistance, allowing survivors who sustained losses from the flood to apply for assistance. Assistance…
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DHEC and ACS working together to help more women access Breast Cancer Screenings
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – With Breast Cancer Awareness Month under way, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) are taking the opportunity…
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Geography Legislator of the Year Award to representative Kenny Bingham
October 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Representative Kenneth “Kenny” Bingham, South Carolina House District 89, was recently named the Geography Legislator of the Year by the South Carolina Geographic Alliance. Mr. Bingham was recognized…
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New GASB guidelines on tax abatements
October 26, 2015
Local Governments change how Tax Abatements are reported COLUMBIA, SC – New accounting requirements that go into effect in December will change the way local governments must report economic…
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SCDOT’s Sunday, Oct. 25, update on flooding impacts in South Carolina
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Acting Secretary Christy A. Hall has issued her Sunday, Oct. 25, update on the transportation system in South Carolina. Secretary Hall’s…
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First hour free coming to all city parking garages
October 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC- Those who come downtown to shop, dine, do business and enjoy the cultural and entertainment options will soon be able to park for free at any of the City’s…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces next Department of Transportation Secretary
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Christy Hall as the next Secretary of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). “Many of you know Christy Hall – she has been…
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Applications for Service Academy Nominations due Monday, October 26th at 5PM
October 21, 2015
WASHINGTON – The Office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is accepting applications for Service Academy Nominations through Monday, October 26th at 5PM. High school students interested in attending one of…
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SCDEW appoints chief legal officer and strategic advisor
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced the appointment of Susan Maupin Boone as chief legal officer and strategic advisor to the executive director. Boone will…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Kevin A. Shwedo as State Disaster Recovery Coordinator
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Kevin A. Shwedo, who has served as Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles since 2011, as the State Disaster Recovery…
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SCDOT maps out plan for repairing highway system
October 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Acting Secretary Christy A. Hall has unveiled a plan to repair the highways and bridges in South Carolina. The list of repairs needed…
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Additional disaster recovery centers in South Carolina open in Horry County
October 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Two disaster recovery centers are now open in Horry County to help South Carolina flood survivors. The centers’ hours are 8 AM to 7 PM seven days a…
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Gov. Haley secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance eligibility for Newberry County
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced today that Newberry County is eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) after FEMA…
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Downtown trolley route expands to include Bon Secours Wellness Arena
October 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville’s downtown trolley route will be expanded to include a stop at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena beginning Fri., Oct. 23. The deviated trolley route will operate for…
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SCDOT reopens I-95 northbound lanes
October 13, 2015
All of I-95 in South Carolina is open in both directions. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has reopened the northbound lanes that had been closed since last week…
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SCDOT’s Storm Debris Removal Begins Monday, Oct. 12
October 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) debris removal contractors will begin debris removal on Monday, Oct. 12 in the following counties impacted by the recent flooding:…
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