DEW offers businesses in disaster areas potential tax extension
October 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is offering businesses impacted by the flooding in counties under the Presidential disaster declaration a potential extension to pay their…
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Eckstrom acts to hold state agencies accountable for financial reporting deadlines
October 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Acting to hold state entities accountable for their financial reporting deadlines under South Carolina law, state Controller Richard Eckstrom has begun publicly announcing agencies that fail to…
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Current statewide road and bridge conditions from SC DOT
October 12, 2015
** As of Oct. 13, 2015 at 11:00 am** All of I-95 in South Carolina is open in both directions. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has reopened the…
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Statement from Commissioner Hugh Weathers about rain damage
October 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Over the past few days here in South Carolina, I’ve watched, worried and prayed for friends and families who have been terribly impacted by this natural disaster…
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Gov. Haley Secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance for More Counties
October 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced today that Bamberg, Colleton and Greenwood counties are eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance…
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Statement from Commissioner Hugh Weathers about rain damage
October 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Over the past few days here in South Carolina, I’ve watched, worried and prayed for friends and families who have been terribly impacted by this natural disaster…
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Fall for Greenville to accept donations for flood relief efforts
October 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Beginning at the pre-event concert Thursday night, and continuing throughout the weekend, Fall for Greenville festival-goers will have an opportunity to support flood victims in the Midlands and…
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Fall for Greenville road closures
October 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC -The following roads will be closed for Fall for Greenville: Thursday, October 8 3:30 p.m. East Washington Street, from Main Street to Spring Street 7 p.m. Main…
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Greenville Police Department to support law enforcement efforts in Columbia
October 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Chief Ken Miller has announced that 10 officers (including one sergeant and one lieutenant) from the Greenville Police Department (GPD) are traveling to Columbia today to provide supplemental…
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SCAM ALERT: Avoid fraudulent charities looking to profit off flood
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the devastation of the recent flood, many South Carolinians are searching for ways to help victims. The SC Department of Consumer Affairs and Secretary of…
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South Carolinians impacted by severe storms and flooding encouraged to register with FEMA to be considered for recovery assistance
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – – As South Carolinians continue to respond and recover from recent severe storms and flooding, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) announced information about registering with and applying for…
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SCDOR to offer tax relief to those impacted by severe storms and flooding in SC
October 7, 2015
SCDOR to Offer Tax Relief to those Impacted by Severe Storms and Flooding in SC South Carolina taxpayers impacted by the severe storms and flooding that began October 1, 2015…
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Gov. Haley secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 6, 2015COLUMBIA , SC – Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) will be made available to assist people who…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding
October 6, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet issued the following statement after the announcement of the Presidential disaster declaration for several counties in South Carolina affected by…
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Greenville emergency services lending aid to rescue and recovery efforts
October 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Having been spared the brunt of this weekend’s historic rain event, the Greenville City Fire Department and public safety agencies throughout Greenville County are now focusing their efforts on…
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FEMA Disaster Relief Information for South Carolina
October 6, 2015
If you live in Charleston, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, or Williamsburg county, you can apply for federal assistance. Apply at: http://www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362 / 800-462-7585 (TTY)
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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on disaster declaration
October 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley released the following statement after President Barack Obama signed a disaster declaration for South Carolina: “Tonight’s federal declaration was an extremely important first step in our…
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Department of Energy awards $6.7-million to Clemson University
October 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Clemson University experts are leading a $6.7-million research project that could dramatically reduce energy consumption worldwide by developing industrial motors that run more efficiently. The research that…
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Greenville City Fire Department to celebrate Fire Prevention Week
September 30, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Location matters when it comes to your smoke alarm. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom…
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2015 Columbia Choice Awards call for entries
September 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission and Columbia Green present the 14th Annual Columbia Choice Awards for Landscaping and Beautification. These prestigious awards recognize individuals, businesses, neighborhoods…
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County to provide information regarding blighted residential structures during next Belton City Council Meeting
September 29, 2015
BELTON, SC – Anderson County will provide information during the Belton City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Belton City Hall located at 306…
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DHEC vaccinates more than 3,700 to help prevent spread of hepatitis A in Upstate
September 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced it has provided 3,706 vaccinations through its hepatitis A vaccine clinics in Spartanburg and Greenville. Vaccinations…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Senior Project Manager
September 22, 2015New project manager to focus on Chinese investment COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that Wally Wang has joined the agency as a Senior Project…
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Cities mean business with easier business licensing process
September 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Getting a business license in South Carolina cities just got a little easier thanks to the Municipal Association’s new website that links directly to the standardized business…
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SC Department of Employment & Workforce reports additional drop in county unemployment rate
September 21, 2015
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC — Anderson County Council announced that the unemployment rate for Anderson County dropped to 5.6% in August. The information was recently released by the S.C. Department of…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – August 2015
September 18, 2015
Largest Unemployment Rate Decline Since August 1983 Employment Total Sets Another Record South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate recorded the largest one-month decline since 1983, falling from 6.4 percent in…
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SCDEW appoints director of communications and marketing
September 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced the appointment of Robert “Bob” Bouyea as director of communications and marketing. Bouyea will lead the Department’s strategic communications…
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DEW promotes new assistant executive director of Unemployment Insurance
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced the appointment of Jamie Suber as the assistant executive director of the Unemployment Insurance Division. Suber has been with…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding
September 11, 2015
South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 30-31, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding
September 11, 2015
South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 30-31, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2015 Angels
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – 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…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2015 Angels
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – 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…
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Gov. Haley and fellow governors oppose Iran Nuclear Agreement
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and fourteen fellow governors sent a letter to President Barack Obama, this morning, opposing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or the Iran Nuclear Agreement.…
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City selected as Build it with KaBOOM! community partner
September 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The CarMax Foundation and KaBOOM!, a national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids, have awarded the City of Greenville…
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Rare WWII aircraft to land in Greenville
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – “Almost every year that the Collings Foundation’s WW II aircraft came to the Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina, Hugh Brown, along with his lifelong friend, Bucky…
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Parking services to conduct “Warning Blitz” on Main Street
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Beginning September 2, 2015, the City’s Parking Services staff will issue warning tickets to vehicles parked on Main Street (from Beattie Place to River Street) between 5 a.m.…
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Mogul establishing first North American operations in the Upstate
August 26, 2015
Company Investing $17.6 Million To Establish A Facility In Laurens County LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Mogul, a privately-owned company that focuses on the production of and sale of nonwovens, is…
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Mogul establishing first North American operations in the Upstate
August 26, 2015
Company Investing $17.6 Million To Establish A Facility In Laurens County LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Mogul, a privately-owned company that focuses on the production of and sale of nonwovens, is…
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Duncan Chapel’s New Fire Chief Promoted from Within
August 20, 2015
Former Assistant Chief Watson Earns Top Job GREENVILLE, SC – The commissioners of the Duncan Chapel Fire District in northern Greenville County concluded their search for a new fire chief…
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City to install two solar powered trash/recycling compactors downtown
August 20, 2015
GREENVILLE SC – Two years after installation of the City’s first two BigBelly solar compactors in Cleveland Park, on Wednesday, City crews will install additional compactors at two downtown locations – ONE City…
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SC Ports Authority, Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announce Daniel Island Land Transfer
August 19, 2015SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to manage 50-acre parcel CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announced the…
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SC Ports Authority, Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announce Daniel Island Land Transfer
August 19, 2015
SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to manage 50-acre parcel CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announced the…
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Applications Now Being Accepted for Citizens Fire Academy
August 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is now accepting applications for its annual Citizens Fire Academy. This will be the third year of GCFD’s free seven-week program, which…
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Dr. Ben Carson Announces SC College Chairs
August 17, 2015COLUMBIA, GREENVILLE & CHARLESTON, SC – Dr. Ben Carson announced his SC college leadership team. The team of young conservative leaders will help share Dr. Carson’s common sense message with…
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Greenlink buses now feature triple bicycle racks
August 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – New transit racks that can carry up to three bicycles have been installed on Greenlink’s fixed route buses. Heavy and increasing use of Greenlink’s bikes-on-buses program prompted…
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Senator Marlon Kimpson to address gun control
August 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – State Senator Marlon Kimpson (D-Charleston) announced that he has drafted legislation that he intends to pre-file, aimed at reducing the number of illegal guns, ban assault weapons, strengthen…
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Senator Marlon Kimpson to address gun control
August 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – State Senator Marlon Kimpson (D-Charleston) announced that he has drafted legislation that he intends to pre-file, aimed at reducing the number of illegal guns, ban assault weapons, strengthen…
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SC Association of Counties J Mitchell Graham award
August 7, 2015
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Green Pond Landing & Event Center received Honorable Mention in the SC Association of Counties’ (SCAC) 2015 J. Mitchell Graham Award Competition during the annual conference…
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City of Greenville Receives Recycling Partnership Grant
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville has received a $125,000 grant from national recycling nonprofit The Recycling Partnership to assist with the conversion to an automated recycling collection system. The Recycling…
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Scott receives awards for commitment to protecting South Carolina families
August 1, 2015
Named NRFs Heroes of Main Street and CCAGWs Taxpayer Super Hero in Same Week WASHINGTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) proudly accepted two awards this week that…
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