Three South Carolina counties added to Presidential Disaster Declaration
November 7, 2017
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved three additional counties for the Public Assistance Program following Hurricane Irma. Governments and certain nonprofits in Abbeville, Newberry and Saluda counties are now able…
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November is National Adoption Month
November 7, 2017
November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and the S.C. Department of Social Services is highlighting the opportunity to create a forever family for one of the state’s waiting children. There…
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Two Lowcountry cities receiving Hometown Economic Development Grants
November 6, 2017
Estill and McLellanville are among ten cities and towns across the state that have received a Hometown Economic Development Grant from the Municipal Association of South Carolina. The Town of…
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Incumbent Worker Training program funding available
November 6, 2017Training Incumbent Workers to Provide Skills Employers Need Incumbent Worker Training Assistance (IWT) is available under provisions of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act to assist employers in training currently…
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Gov. Henry McMaster appoints Robert Bockman as Interim Commissioner on S.C. Public Service Commission
November 6, 2017Governor Henry McMaster announced Robert Bockman as interim commissioner on the South Carolina Public Service Commission (SCPSC). Bockman fills the sixth congressional district seat, recently vacated when Nikiya Hall resigned…
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State spent $85.7 million on travel in fiscal year 2016-17
November 6, 2017
State entities spent $85.7 million on travel during the fiscal year that ended June 30, state Controller Richard Eckstrom announced in issuing the 2017 State Travel Report. Total travel spending increased…
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Incumbent Worker Training program funding available
November 6, 2017
Training Incumbent Workers to Provide Skills Employers Need Incumbent Worker Training Assistance (IWT) is available under provisions of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act to assist employers in training currently…
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Posing Possibilities: Drawing Inspiration from and for Charleston’s Parks at City Gallery
November 2, 2017
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Posing Possibilities: Drawing Inspiration from and for Charleston’s Parks at City Gallery November 14 through December 18, 2017. This celebration of the beauty…
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Jennifer Gorham named Program Director of the Year by Youth Volunteer Corps National Office
November 2, 2017Pictured from left to right are: Faith Brown, Masi Sundara, Kailyn Brown, Andrea Sturm, Keory Ancrum, Jennifer Gorham The City of Charleston is pleased to announce that Youth Volunteer…
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Charleston County Public Library launches new website
November 1, 2017
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) has launched its new website at http://www.ccpl.org. The dramatically redesigned site, built by the library’s in-house digital and communications team, is the next step in CCPL’s commitment…
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City of Charleston announces FEMA grant approval
October 25, 2017
After speaking directly with state emergency officials today, the city of Charleston can now confirm that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a $7,785,715 grant for the mitigation…
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City of Charleston Police and Fire Departments recognized for exemplary service to community
October 12, 2017
At last night’s City Council meeting, the city of Charleston’s two public safety departments were individually recognized for their commitment to self-assessment and maintaining the highest standards of service to…
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City of Charleston’s ‘triple A’ bond rating reaffirmed by ratings agencies
October 11, 2017
The city of Charleston is among the most financially sound cities in the nation, according to a pair of recent reports by two of the world’s leading bond ratings agencies,…
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Evening Post Industries Inc. recognized as a Centennial Business
October 10, 2017
Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond officially recognized Evening Post Industries Inc. as a South Carolina Centennial Business. This honor is reserved for domestic business entities that have been in…
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Past Presidents serve as Honorary Directors for National Medal of Honor Museum
October 9, 2017The National Medal of Honor Museum (MOHM) is honored to announce that former presidents Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama have joined…
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Past Presidents serve as Honorary Directors for National Medal of Honor Museum
October 9, 2017
The National Medal of Honor Museum (MOHM) is honored to announce that former presidents Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama have joined…
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James Smith announces campaign for Governor
October 5, 2017
Smith will kick off the campaign at a campaign event in the coming weeks COLUMBIA, S.C. — James Smith, a husband, father of four, soldier, legislator, attorney, and small business owner,…
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James Smith announces campaign for Governor
October 5, 2017
Smith will kick off the campaign at a campaign event in the coming weeks COLUMBIA, S.C. — James Smith, a husband, father of four, soldier, legislator, attorney, and small business owner,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster sends South Carolina National Guard Engineers to support Puerto Rico recovery
September 28, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2017-33, authorizing approximately 150 Engineer Soldiers from the South Carolina Army National Guard to assist in Puerto Rico’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Maria. “It is…
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City of Charleston to hold public workshop on low battery project
September 27, 2017
A public workshop to review progress on the Low Battery Seawall Project will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Memminger Auditorium (56 Beaufain…
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Sonoco recognized as a Centennial Business
September 26, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond officially recognized Sonoco as a South Carolina Centennial Business. This honor is reserved for domestic business entities that have been in good standing with the…
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Sonoco recognized as a Centennial Business
September 26, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond officially recognized Sonoco as a South Carolina Centennial Business. This honor is reserved for domestic business entities that have been in good standing with the…
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Short Term Rental Task Force votes to send proposal to Planning Commission
September 26, 2017
After more than six months of careful study and deliberation, the City of Charleston Short Term Rental Task Force voted 9-2 this evening to send their proposal to the city’s…
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Secretary of State files enforcement actions against veterans’ charities
September 25, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office has filed a series of enforcement actions against charities raising money in the name of veterans. “Over the next year,…
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Secretary of State files enforcement actions against veterans’ charities
September 25, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office has filed a series of enforcement actions against charities raising money in the name of veterans. “Over the next year,…
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Ways and Means Chairman to study local government fund
September 25, 2017S.C. House Ways and Means Chairman Brian White (District 6-Anderson) has appointed a special ad hoc committee of the Ways and Means Committee to study the Local Government Fund. The…
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Ways and Means Chairman to study local government fund
September 25, 2017S.C. House Ways and Means Chairman Brian White (District 6-Anderson) has appointed a special ad hoc committee of the Ways and Means Committee to study the Local Government Fund. The…
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Cannon and Spring Streets to be converted for two-way traffic
September 20, 2017
Starting Monday, October 2, work will begin to convert Spring and Cannon streets to accommodate two-way traffic. Weather permitting, the entire process is expected to take two weeks, with the conversion…
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S.C. Department of Commerce awarded grant to support export assistance programs
September 20, 2017
The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the sixth year. In total, the SBA…
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S.C. Department of Commerce awarded grant to support export assistance programs
September 20, 2017The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the sixth year. In total, the SBA…
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Daniel Island Waterfront Trail footbridges and floating dock temporarily closed
September 20, 2017Due to damage from Hurricane Irma, the Daniel Island Waterfront Trail footbridges and floating dock will be closed for design, permitting and repair until further notice. A consultant hired to…
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Trash collection schedules modified for Hurricane Irma recovery
September 18, 2017
As part of the city of Charleston’s ongoing Hurricane Irma recovery efforts, trash and construction and demolition waste collection is taking place on a modified collection schedule. Trash collection, which…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2017
September 15, 2017Unemployment rate inches up in August, employer payrolls hit record level The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in August to 4 percent from 3.9 percent in July. The over-the-month…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2017
September 15, 2017
Unemployment rate inches up in August, employer payrolls hit record level The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in August to 4 percent from 3.9 percent in July. The over-the-month…
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City of Charleston recovery efforts continue
September 14, 2017City of Charleston recovery efforts related to Hurricane Irma continued today. Public service crews continued to move throughout the city today cleaning residual mud off of roadways and sidewalks that…
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Emergency Permitting Procedures for Irma Storm Damage
September 14, 2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District announced the initiation of emergency regulatory permitting procedures in response to conditions resulting from possible erosion and storm damage associated with Hurricane…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond reminds charitable donors to give smart after back-to-back hurricanes
September 13, 2017
In the wake of back-to-back hurricanes striking the United States, Secretary of State Mark Hammond is reminding South Carolinians to be extra vigilant when helping those in need. “Although South…
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Report coastal damage to DHEC
September 12, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging residents and officials to report Tropical Storm Irma damage to the agency and local building officials. Damage to…
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City of Charleston recovery efforts underway
September 12, 2017
City of Charleston recovery efforts have been underway since daybreak following initial assessments of damage related to Hurricane Irma. Throughout the day, more than 200 city employees will fan out…
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State officials announce preparations for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017Governor Issues Executive Order Evacuating Hospitals, Nursing Homes Governor Henry McMaster today held a media briefing with state emergency response officials to provide an update on the potential impact of…
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State officials announce preparations for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017Governor Issues Executive Order Evacuating Hospitals, Nursing Homes Governor Henry McMaster today held a media briefing with state emergency response officials to provide an update on the potential impact of…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels
September 7, 2017
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels
September 7, 2017
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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Sandbags available to residents in preparation for Hurricane Irma
September 7, 2017The City of Charleston has a limited number of free sandbags available to assist residents who anticipate localized flooding. Distribution will begin tomorrow, September 7th, at 8 a.m. The sandbags may be picked…
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SCDOT restricts lane closures on all South Carolina interstates due to Hurricane Irma
September 7, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has restricted lane closures for non-emergency highway work on all interstate highways in South Carolina to help travel conditions impacted by Hurricane Irma.…
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SCDOT restricts lane closures on all South Carolina interstates due to Hurricane Irma
September 7, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has restricted lane closures for non-emergency highway work on all interstate highways in South Carolina to help travel conditions impacted by Hurricane Irma.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster asks South Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Hurricane…
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Gov. Henry McMaster asks South Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Hurricane…
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City of Charleston closely monitoring Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
The city of Charleston has been and will continue closely monitoring Hurricane Irma’s track and the potential impact for South Carolina. Emergency officials, supervisors, managers, and department heads from the…
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First new roads bill funds received by SCDOT
September 2, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received its first influx of new revenues from the Roads Bill passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. The $4.8…
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