New Mural Grant Program aims to beautify West Columbia and promote local artists
September 25, 2024The City of West Columbia introduced the West Columbia Mural Grant (WCMG) Program, an initiative to transform public spaces through vibrant, outdoor murals. The program invites local businesses and property…
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Berkeley County Council approves opioid recovery funding for local organizations
September 25, 2024At its meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, Berkeley County Council approved approximately $1.2 million in opioid recovery funding to be distributed to local organizations and agencies helping fight the opioid…
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Laurens County Clerk of Court Introduces Free Recording Alert Service to Protect Residents
September 25, 2024The Laurens County Clerk of Court has launched a free Recording Alert Service to help residents stay informed about any documents recorded in their name with the Register of Deeds…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Executive Order to Create WaterSC Working Group
September 24, 2024Collaborative Effort Will Craft Updated State Water Plan Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-22, establishing the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group (WaterSC). WaterSC will work across state agencies…
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Registration open for Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run and Walk on Nov. 13 & 14
September 24, 2024Register before it sells out and get a running start on the holiday season Runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to a magical sneak peek of the…
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Applications for Leadership Lexington County Class of 2025 application and non-profit RFP deadline approaching
September 24, 2024Leadership Lexington County (LLC) invites non-profit organizations to submit proposals for the 2025 class year by October 15, 2024. Applications to become a 2025 Class Member are due October 4,…
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Richland Library unveils powerful new exhibition
September 24, 2024Continental Divide Explores Wildlife, People, and the Border Wall Richland Library announced the opening of its newest art exhibition, “Continental Divide: Wildlife, People, and the Border Wall”, a powerful photographic…
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Greenville City Council takes first step to redevelop City Hall
September 23, 2024Exterior photo of City Hall at 206 S. Main Street Transformation is coming to City Hall’s downtown location on Main Street. At its Sept. 23, 2024, meeting, Greenville City Council…
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S.C. Arts Commission launches Creative Careers website
September 23, 2024Today, the South Carolina Arts Commission formally announced the launch of a new website designed to provide information and insight into the vast career opportunities within the state’s thriving $14…
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South Carolina Improves Voting System While Confidence from Voters Remains High
September 22, 2024A survey of voters who participated in the June Statewide Primaries shows that voters have confidence in the integrity of elections in South Carolina. 82 percent of voters surveyed are…
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Zoo awarded “Gold Standard” of accreditation
September 20, 2024For the 34th straight year, the Greenville Zoo earned accreditation through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for institutions that provide world-class animal care and welfare.…
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New social event “Birds of a Feather” debuts at Caw Caw on Sept. 28
September 20, 2024Nature enthusiasts and social butterflies are invited to the perfect new event at Caw Caw Interpretive Center! Called Birds of a Feather, the evening will feature live music, cold beverages…
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Dorchester County Rosebrock Park and Davis-Bailey Park open TRACK Trails for kids and families
September 19, 2024The Dorchester County Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Kids in Parks program, announced the grand opening of new TRACK Trails at Rosebrock Park (507 Beech Hill Rd.,…
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The City of Cayce introduces their new Police Chief
September 19, 2024The City of Cayce announces the name of the newly selected Chief of the Cayce Police Department: Chief Herbert Blake. Blake is a veteran police officer and currently serves as the Chief…
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40th annual MOJA Arts Festival returns to Charleston with a vibrant celebration of black arts and culture
September 19, 2024The MOJA Arts Festival, Charleston’s premier celebration of African American and Caribbean culture, will return from September 26th to October 6th, 2024. Produced by the City of Charleston Office of…
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Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee highlights
September 19, 2024The City of Columbia’s Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee met on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, to review the first public art project to be presented to the committee, since…
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Laurens Mayor Announces First Class of Mayor’s Youth Council
September 18, 2024The City of Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn has announced the first group of young leaders selected to serve on the inaugural Mayor’s Youth Council for the 2024-2025 term. This initiative…
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Important Notice to Laurens County Taxpayers in Fountain Inn
September 18, 2024City of Fountain Inn residents and businesses with properties located in Laurens County need to be aware that their property tax bill’s LOST Tax Credit will decrease when they receive…
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Laurens County to Hold Mass Casualty Simulation at Sawmill Training Complex and Gulches ORV Trail, Seeks Volunteers
September 18, 2024Laurens County will host a large-scale mass casualty exercise on October 2, 2024, simulating an adverse weather event at a fictional state park. The exercise will take place at The…
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Dorchester County Council approves affiliate membership in South Carolina Land Trust Network
September 17, 2024Dorchester County Council announced that it has unanimously approved the county’s request to become an affiliate member of the South Carolina Land Trust Network. This partnership will further Dorchester County’s…
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Richland County’s Master-in-Equity Court moving Sept. 30
September 16, 2024Richland County’s Master-in-Equity Court is relocating soon, moving from the downtown Judicial Center to the Richland County Central Court facilities just north of Columbia. Beginning Monday, Sept. 30, the court’s…
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Laurens City Council Meeting – September 17
September 16, 2024The September meeting of Laurens City Council will be held at the Municipal Center, located at 250 West Laurens Street, Laurens, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 5:30 pm. Agenda…
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Richland County shares important facts on 2024 Transportation Penny Referendum with residents of Elmwood, Forest Acres
September 12, 2024Request a speaker at RichlandPenny.com Earlier this week, both the Historic Elmwood Park Neighborhood Association and Forest Acres Town Council hosted meetings featuring a special presentation on the 2024 Richland…
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Richland County responds to recent news reports
September 11, 2024Richland County Council and the County Attorney’s Office would like to clarify a few statements made in recent news coverage by television station WIS. Regarding the Attorney’s hiring of outside…
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Alvin S. Glenn Sergeant receives top academic accolade from SCCJA, among 3 to graduate from Basic Detention Training
September 9, 2024Richland County is boasting the noteworthy achievements of three Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center officers, each of whom graduated Thursday from the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Detention (BD) training…
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SC Works Trident to host Public Service Career Fair
September 9, 2024A BERKELEY-CHARLESTON-DORCHESTER COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PROGRAM Hiring event for government jobs in the Tri-County region SC Works Trident will host the second annual Public Service Career Fair on Tuesday, Sept.…
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Seema Shrivastava-Patel receives Order of the Palmetto
September 9, 2024First woman of color to serve as DHEC Board Chair native honored as a trailblazer Columbia native and former Chair of the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC),…
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The City of Columbia announces Riverfront Gateway Improvements
September 9, 2024On Tuesday, August 20th the City of Columbia announced Phase One of the Williams Street extension project, which will greatly expand access to our riverfront and improve our riverfront gateways.…
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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin honored with Best Public Official award
September 6, 2024On Tuesday, September 3 at the City of Cayce Council meeting, Cayce Mayor Elise Partin was recognized as the Best Public Official in Lexington, SC. Partin is the longest serving…
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Community Development Committee highlights
September 4, 2024The City of Columbia’s Community Development Committee met on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 to discuss several items involving programs and activities that directly affect our communities in the City of…
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Growing again: Seed Sanctuary launching in time for cooler weather
September 4, 2024The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) has opened its Seed Sanctuary in time for the fall season. This means County residents can again obtain up to four free…
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City Council highlights | September 3, 2024
September 4, 2024To begin the City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann and City Council approved the honorary naming of the intersection of the 1200 block of Blanding Street and the 1600…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Bill to Create Robert Smalls Monument on State House Grounds
August 31, 2024Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today were joined by members of the General Assembly and other state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 5042,…
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Complexities, tragedies of Native American boarding schools explored in exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
August 30, 2024“To educate and assimilate into “civilized” society.” That was the motive in the 1870s behind taking Native American children to distant residential boarding schools and stripping them of all signs…
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Berkeley County Council approves Greenbelt Preservation Plan
August 29, 2024Protecting land and improving outdoor recreation in the County During its meeting on Monday, August 26, Berkeley County Council approved Berkeley County’s first-ever Greenbelt Preservation Plan. The plan outlines the county’s strategy…
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City announces 2024 free registration for the Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
August 29, 2024The 2024 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29207. October is Domestic Violence Awareness…
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Charleston County Parks acquires 19-acre property in Hollywood on Wallace Creek
August 28, 2024Charleston County Parks has acquired the 19-acre Sea Island Small Farmers Cooperative property on Wallace Creek, a site of historical and cultural significance. The property, linked to the 1739 Stono…
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Queens Court in Mount Pleasant being redeveloped
August 28, 2024Queens Court, the residential complex situated across from Agave’s Cantina, is undergoing a redevelopment project. The former 22 duplexes have been demolished, making way for 22 new duplexes on the…
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Charleston launches Basin Flood Action Program to address immediate flooding concerns
August 28, 2024Mayor William Cogswell unveiled the city’s new Basin Flood Action Program (BFAP) following a public workshop about the Charleston Integrated Water Plan with city council. BFAP marks a decisive step…
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Rapid Shelter Columbia receives donated water stations from the American Heart Association and Ritedose Corporation
August 27, 2024In a significant step towards promoting heart health and sustainability, Rapid Shelter Columbia was excited to receive the generous donation of new water-filling stations from the American Heart Association and…
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City of Fountain Inn Announces Hiring Opportunities Across Multiple Departments
August 26, 2024The City of Fountain Inn is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill several key positions across various departments, offering competitive pay and a commitment to equal employment opportunities. The available…
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Fountain Inn Civics Academy: Get an Inside Look at How Your City Operates
August 25, 2024Ever wondered what it takes to keep the City of Fountain Inn running smoothly day after day? Curious about the roles and responsibilities of our Firefighters, Police Officers, or how…
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City of Columbia Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts: help make sure we all count!
August 23, 2024The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
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SCDNR Director Boyles to Retire after More Than 30 Years of Service
August 22, 2024After nearly 32 years of service to the state of South Carolina, Robert H. Boyles Jr., director of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), has announced his retirement…
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City welcomes Adaptive Sports and Wellness Center to Unity Park
August 22, 2024The City of Greenville celebrated the grand opening of the $2.3 million Prisma Health Roger C. Peace (RCP) Adaptive Sports and Wellness Center, located at 159 Wellborn Street in the…
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Grantees selected for City of Columbia Youth Climate Action Fund supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies
August 22, 2024The City of Columbia, in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced the grantees for the 2024 Youth Climate Action Fund microgrant program. This initiative, spearheaded by the Office of the Mayor and…
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First reading of Union Pier tax increment financing district passes unanimously
August 22, 2024Charleston City Council voted unanimously to initiate the establishment of a tax increment financing (TIF) district for the Union Pier property. This vote now signals Charleston County Council and the Charleston…
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The City of Columbia unveils a new urban canvas large scale art tapestry at Todd & Moore Sporting Goods
August 22, 2024The City of Columbia unveiled a new large-scale urban canvas art tapestry on the south facing wall of Todd & Moore Sporting Goods on Tuesday, August 20 at 11:30 am.…
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City of Columbia announces the Williams Street Extension project to improve our riverfront gateways
August 22, 2024The City of Columbia announced phase one of the Williams St. Extension project that will further expand access to our riverfront and improve our riverfront gateways. This press conference took…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit Bill into law
August 21, 2024Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and local business leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 1021, which extends the Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit…
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