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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Highway construction training program offered in five SC counties
March 20, 2017
Thirty residents of five (5) South Carolina Counties may be eligible to receive pre-employment training, heavy equipment operator training and commercial drivers’ license training in the field of highway construction.…
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Highway construction training program offered in five SC counties
March 20, 2017
Thirty residents of five (5) South Carolina Counties may be eligible to receive pre-employment training, heavy equipment operator training and commercial drivers’ license training in the field of highway construction.…
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City of Charleston to host Public Listening Sessions about short-term rentals
March 16, 2017
The City of Charleston Department of Planning, Preservation, and Sustainability is hosting four Public Listening Sessions for citizens to express their thoughts about short-term rentals in the City of Charleston.…
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New websites to help South Carolinians search for jobs
March 15, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has enhanced its powerful online job-matching website SCWorks.org with the comprehensive search engine SCWorks.jobs. SCWorks.jobs allows job seekers to look for work…
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New websites to help South Carolinians search for jobs
March 15, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has enhanced its powerful online job-matching website SCWorks.org with the comprehensive search engine SCWorks.jobs. SCWorks.jobs allows job seekers to look for work…
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House passes FY2017-2018 budget
March 15, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the SC House passed its budget for fiscal year 2017-2018. “Early this morning, the South Carolina House of…
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House passes FY2017-2018 budget
March 15, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the SC House passed its budget for fiscal year 2017-2018. “Early this morning, the South Carolina House of…
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SCDOT mourns the loss of two workers
March 13, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is feeling great sorrow Monday morning, March 13, 2017 following the tragic incident that took the lives of two SCDOT workers while working…
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SCDOT mourns the loss of two workers
March 13, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is feeling great sorrow Monday morning, March 13, 2017 following the tragic incident that took the lives of two SCDOT workers while working…
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Employment hits new record as labor force grows
March 13, 2017
While the number of people working in South Carolina hit a new record and the size of the workforce rose, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in January. “It…
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Employment hits new record as labor force grows
March 13, 2017
While the number of people working in South Carolina hit a new record and the size of the workforce rose, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in January. “It…
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SC Ports breaks ground on Inland Port Dillon
March 10, 2017
Officials broke ground on the site of Inland Port Dillon, a South Carolina Ports Authority facility slated to open in early 2018 to support growing intermodal cargo volumes between the…
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SC Ports breaks ground on Inland Port Dillon
March 10, 2017
Officials broke ground on the site of Inland Port Dillon, a South Carolina Ports Authority facility slated to open in early 2018 to support growing intermodal cargo volumes between the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Jonathan Jones as next State Fire Marshal
March 8, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster announced Jonathan Jones as the next S.C. State Fire Marshal at the Firefighters Association’s Annual Luncheon on the State House grounds. Jones has 22 years of experience…
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Mayor Tecklenburg unveils Neighborhood Toolkit
March 8, 2017
Mayor John J. Tecklenburg will officially unveil a new “Neighborhood Toolkit” to Neighborhood Council representatives at a special event on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
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Education 2 Employment (E2E) program garners national and statewide honors
March 8, 2017The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments has received a 2016 National Association of Development Associations (NADO) Innovation Award for an outstanding, creative approach to bettering North Charleston with its Employment 2…
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Education 2 Employment (E2E) program garners national and statewide honors
March 8, 2017
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments has received a 2016 National Association of Development Associations (NADO) Innovation Award for an outstanding, creative approach to bettering North Charleston with its Employment 2…
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BCDCOG welcomes Sharon Hollis as Principal Planner
March 6, 2017The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments announced that Sharon Hollis has joined its staff as a Principal Planner. Hollis comes to the BCDCOG from the private sector, where she worked on…
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BCDCOG welcomes Sharon Hollis as Principal Planner
March 6, 2017
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments announced that Sharon Hollis has joined its staff as a Principal Planner. Hollis comes to the BCDCOG from the private sector, where she worked on…
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City of Charleston addresses harmful effects of e-waste, discontinues curbside pick-up
March 2, 2017
Electronic waste, or e-waste, comprises just two percent of all waste collected in the United States, but amounts to 70 percent of the toxic waste in our landfills. There are…
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House passes bill to reform SC Retirement System
March 1, 2017House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed H.3726, a bill that seeks to restore the solvency of the South Carolina Retirement System and…
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House passes Infrastructure Funding and Reform Bill
March 1, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed H. 3516, the SC Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act, by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote…
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House passes Infrastructure Funding and Reform Bill
March 1, 2017House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed H. 3516, the SC Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act, by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote…
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South Carolina online business filings system launches
February 22, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond has announced that organizations in South Carolina can now file more than 150 official business forms through a new online service built in partnership with SC.gov.…
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Navy releases new research into civil war sub with historic ties to South Carolina
February 15, 2017
From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division Just ahead of the 153rd anniversary of the loss of civil war submarine H.L. Hunley, the Naval History and Heritage…
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Woodrow “Woody” W. Willard, Jr. of Spartanburg begins term as new Chairman of the SCDOT Commission
February 15, 2017
Woodrow “Woody” W. Willard Jr. of Spartanburg will lead his first South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission meeting on Feb. 16 in Columbia since being elected Chairman of the Commission.…
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State of South Carolina posts strong year in industry recruitment and international trade
February 15, 2017
State recruited more than 13,100 new jobs, while exporters achieved seventh consecutive record year in 2016 The S.C. Department of Commerce today released its 2016 industry recruitment and international trade…
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State of South Carolina posts strong year in industry recruitment and international trade
February 15, 2017
State recruited more than 13,100 new jobs, while exporters achieved seventh consecutive record year in 2016 The S.C. Department of Commerce today released its 2016 industry recruitment and international trade…
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AmeriCorps VISTA program opportunity for agencies
February 13, 2017
Organizations serving the Charleston area low-income community looking for high quality volunteers are invited to apply to host an Americorps VISTA member for a one-year term of service. The City…
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No evidence of contamination found at West Ashley dog park
February 13, 2017
A thorough evaluation of the Bees Landing dog park by HAZMAT crews using standard hazardous materials protocols has revealed no evidence of chemical contamination. Earlier, the city of Charleston temporarily…
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The SC Alliance to Fix Our Roads President, Bill Ross, issued the following statement
February 10, 2017
In response to the House Ways and Means Committee approving H.3516 The South Carolina House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee gave a key approval today for a plan to…
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The SC Alliance to Fix Our Roads President, Bill Ross, issued the following statement
February 10, 2017
In response to the House Ways and Means Committee approving H.3516 The South Carolina House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee gave a key approval today for a plan to…
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NAGR champions Constitutional Carry in South Carolina
February 9, 2017
H. 37000 would remove the requirement to obtain a permit to carry a concealed firearm Yesterday, State Representative Jonathon Hill filed Constitutional Carry, a bill that would remove the requirement…
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Senator Scott delivers powerful speech on race and support of Sessions for Attorney General
February 8, 2017
Washington U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) delivered a powerful speech on the current discussion about race and his support for Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General. Senator Scott…
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SC Ports announces all-time record container volume
February 6, 2017
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced an all-time record container volume of nearly 105,000 pier containers and 185,018 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled in January. As measured in pier containers, or…
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Gov. McMaster asks president for $5.18 billion for SC infrastructure needs
February 6, 2017
In a letter to President Donald Trump, Governor Henry McMaster requested that the president include two South Carolina projects in his national infrastructure plan. A copy of the letter can…
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Gov. McMaster asks president for $5.18 billion for SC infrastructure needs
February 6, 2017
In a letter to President Donald Trump, Governor Henry McMaster requested that the president include two South Carolina projects in his national infrastructure plan. A copy of the letter can…
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Secretary of Transportation presents 2017 “State of SCDOT”
February 1, 2017
Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall presented the “State of SCDOT” report for 2017 to the Senate Transportation Committee on February 1, 2017. The annual review provided the current status…
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SCDOT introduces “Project Viewer” for the public
January 26, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has taken another step to make the agency transparent and accountable, while at the same time providing a user-friendly and convenient way for…
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SCDOT introduces “Project Viewer” for the public
January 26, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has taken another step to make the agency transparent and accountable, while at the same time providing a user-friendly and convenient way for…
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U.S. Senate confirms Gov. Nikki Haley as ambassador to the United Nations
January 25, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Nikki Haley was confirmed by the United States Senate as the next U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Upon confirmation, the governor stepped down to…
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U.S. Senate confirms Gov. Nikki Haley as ambassador to the United Nations
January 25, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Nikki Haley was confirmed by the United States Senate as the next U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Upon confirmation, the governor stepped down to…
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Graham signs onto Obamacare replacement plan
January 25, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a supporter of repealing Obamacare, has signed on as a cosponsor of the Patient Freedom Act of 2017. The legislation is the second half…
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Graham signs onto Obamacare replacement plan
January 25, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a supporter of repealing Obamacare, has signed on as a cosponsor of the Patient Freedom Act of 2017. The legislation is the second half…
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Former S.C. House Majority Leader Kenny Bingham receives Order of the Palmetto
January 25, 2017
Former South Carolina House Majority Leader Kenneth A. “Kenny” Bingham has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, in recognition of his extraordinary work and…
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Former S.C. House Majority Leader Kenny Bingham receives Order of the Palmetto
January 24, 2017Former South Carolina House Majority Leader Kenneth A. “Kenny” Bingham has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, in recognition of his extraordinary work and…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2016
January 23, 2017
Employment Marks Another New Record in December South Carolinians continued to find work in December as employment rose to a new record high and unemployment dropped for the eighth consecutive…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2016
January 23, 2017
Employment Marks Another New Record in December South Carolinians continued to find work in December as employment rose to a new record high and unemployment dropped for the eighth consecutive…
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Clemson, Coastal Carolina titles a reminder of state’s potential
January 23, 2017
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller For many South Carolinians – including a lot of die-hard Gamecock fans like me – the early morning hours of Jan. 10 won’t soon…
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