Amanda Wuenscher Mitchell launches new SC based lobbying firm
August 30, 2019
Amanda Wuenscher Mitchell announced the launch of AWM Consulting Group, a boutique governmental affairs firm focused on lobbying and offering a full range of services that can be customized and…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
August 26, 2019The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Central Midlands Council of Governments Seeking 1 (one) applicant for Appointment. The purpose…
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Floodwater Commission to hold statewide meeting and present initial reports
August 23, 2019
By Alex Junes-Ward The South Carolina Floodwater Commission will hold its third quarterly statewide meeting at Cheraw State Park on Mon., Aug. 26, presenting its first set of recommendations –…
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SCDOT wins two regional transportation awards
August 20, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won two regional transportation awards for its work to preserve a 100-year-old bridge in the Upstate and for innovative methods to maintain…
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City of Columbia Municipal Election
August 20, 2019The filing period for the November 5, 2019 Municipal Election opened on Monday, August 19, 2019 at noon and closes on Friday, September 6, 2019 at noon. The following individual(s)…
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African American Mayors Association releases report on the Future of Work in Cities
August 20, 2019The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) just released a new report entitled, “The Future of Work: The Effect of Job Automation on African-American and Latino Workers in Three Cities.” This…
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Graham on the Path Forward in Afghanistan
August 16, 2019
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made these statements on the path forward in Afghanistan. “American service members are not acting as policemen in Afghanistan. They are the front-line defense…
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Coroner’s Office Re-dedicates County Cemetery
August 13, 2019
The Coroner’s Office unveiled the first round of improvements made at the Richland County Cemetery during a re-dedication ceremony Tuesday morning. A new fence surrounds the cemetery, which serves as…
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City of Columbia hires new Assistant City Manager for Operations
August 12, 2019
The City of Columbia has announced a new member to its executive management team. Henry M. Simons has been named the new Assistant City Manager for Operations effective today, August…
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City of Cayce announces James Crosland as new Assistant City Manager
August 7, 2019
The City of Cayce is pleased to announce that a new Assistant City Manager has been selected and that he will dive into his new role with the City beginning tomorrow morning.…
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South Carolina’s unique approach to battling disastrous flooding
August 7, 2019
By Tom Mullikin With hurricane season upon us, the entire east coast of the United States is again holding its breath, particularly southeastern states like those of us in S.C.,…
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Blythewood Business Park shows county’s competitive focus
August 5, 2019
1,349-Acre Class A Business Park to Provide Increased Tax Revenue, Create More Diverse Job Opportunities Richland County is preparing for economic development for the coming decades and boosting the County’s…
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City Manager’s Spotlight – August 2019
August 5, 2019
The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…
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City of Cayce announces public input session for the 2020 Cayce Comprehensive Plan
August 5, 2019
The City of Cayce will hold a public input session for residents and businesses to provide their thoughts on the 2020 Cayce Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be held on August 13,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs Executive Order establishing the South Carolina 2020 Complete Count Committee
August 1, 2019Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette to Serve as Chair of the Committee Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2019-22, which establishes the South Carolina 2020 Complete Count Committee –…
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Land Development Division releases Floodplain Management Plan progress report
July 31, 2019
The County of Lexington’s Land Development Division has released a report outlining the progress made in mitigating the potential flooding hazards throughout the County. The report lists 22 action items…
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SCDOT Statement
July 30, 2019
On Thursday, July 25, 2019, two South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Horry County highway maintenance workers, Cecil Morgan and David Sibbick, were killed when they were struck by a…
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Invitation for public testimony
July 30, 2019
Your input is wanted about these five agencies Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services; Department of Education; Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services; Secretary of State’s Office;…
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House Task Force on rural broadband sends letter to FCC Chairman Pai on Educational Broadband Service Decision
July 30, 2019
Decision would eliminate important education requirements that will harm communities House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-SC), U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), and members of the House Task Force on…
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$9.33 million investment in South Carolina school buses, public transit
July 30, 2019First Round of Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Purchase 78 New School Buses, 3 Public Transit Buses. Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman, SCDOI Director Ray Farmer made this announcement today.…
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City of Hartsville opens outdoor basketball court
July 30, 2019
The City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation Department has opened an outdoor basketball court on the campus of Byerly Park located at 701 West Washington Street. This court is open…
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Landmark effort by Richland County, Columbia to spur commercial development
July 30, 2019
Local governments join forces on shared vision: more construction across the region In a landmark joint effort, Richland County and the City of Columbia are collaborating to jumpstart commercial development…
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Landmark joint effort by City of Columbia and Richland County to open the door for commercial development
July 30, 2019Local governments join forces on shared vision: more cranes in the sky across the Columbia, S.C., region In a landmark joint effort, Richland County and the City of Columbia are…
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DHEC encourages parents to get their students vaccinated now in preparation for school
July 30, 2019
In a few weeks, South Carolina students will begin returning to school, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding parents to be sure that vaccines are…
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A Conversation with Jim Clyburn, The South Carolina Business Council
July 30, 2019
The South Carolina Business Council (SCBC) is a private, not for profit entity comprised of Washington, DC area leaders in government and commerce with South Carolina ties. The purpose of…
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Run raises funds for dogs
July 30, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. More than 400 runners many with dogs joined Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and members of the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) for the 9th…
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Shop Road extension opens to traffic
July 26, 2019
Shop Road Extension is now open to motorists from Pineview Road to Longwood Road. The new four-lane divided highway runs about a mile and crosses over Reeder Point Branch. Work…
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U.S. Census Bureau seeks to hire over 6,000 applicants across Lexington, Richland and Kershaw Counties.
July 24, 2019Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau is responsible for conducting the nationwide census. While the next census itself will be taken in 2020, the Census Bureau is already recruiting…
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City Manager Teresa Wilson unveiled Resiliency Knowledge Center at statewide conference
July 22, 2019
City Manager Teresa Wilson and the City’s Emergency Management Team conducted a presentation for approximately 120 city and county management officials from across the state of South Carolina. The presentation…
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Community newspaper column by S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom
July 22, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Most of us probably remember learning things in high school that we rarely if ever use as adults – like how to calculate the…
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Public invited to review proposed supplemental instructional materials and textbooks
July 17, 2019
The public is invited to review supplemental textbooks and instructional materials for South Carolina High School Credential (SCHSC) courses that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools.…
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Public art highlights county’s stormwater campaign
July 16, 2019
Richland County Stormwater Management is partnering with Columbia Water, One Columbia and a local artist on a storm drain public art project. The art project is part of the “Drains…
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The Power of Words
July 15, 2019
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s “Peace Officer” initiative is changing public perception By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In Jan. 2018, the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) became the first sheriff’s…
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Area youth gain work experience through City of Columbia & Columbia Urban League Partnership
July 12, 2019Sixty youth began their summer break at various sites in the City of Columbia as part of the Columbia Urban League’s Science Technology Enrichment Program (STEP). STEP exposes youth ages 14…
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Registration begins for 13th Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
July 12, 2019Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and Mayor Pro Tem Tameika Isaac Devine announce that registration is now open for the 13th Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence on Saturday, Oct. 5 in…
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Something special happened in flood-ravaged Marion County
July 12, 2019
By Tom Mullikin and John Cleveland Something very special happened in Marion County. S.C., last month. June 15, the day before Father’s Day, hundreds of volunteers descended on the town…
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Upcoming events in Richland County
July 12, 2019
2019 Reassessment: How Does This Affect My Property? Event date: 7/16/2019 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM County Council Chambers, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia Richland County recently completed its five-year Countywide…
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Gov. Henry McMaster forms advisory panel for S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs secretary search
July 2, 2019Governor Henry McMaster announced the formation of an advisory panel made up of a diverse group of stakeholders to assist in the search of the first secretary of the South…
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Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
July 2, 2019A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive July 8, 2019 to examine all aspects of the Columbia-Richland Communications Center’s policy…
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Nine communities receive the distinguished 2019 John A. Sasso National Community Development Week Award
July 2, 2019On June 21, 2019, the National Community Development Association (NCDA) recognized the following winners of the 2019 John A. Sasso National Community Development Week Award during a luncheon at the…
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High Wire Distilling Co. expanding operations in Charleston County
July 1, 2019
Expansion Creating 45 Jobs High Wire Distilling Co., a producer of premium, handcrafted small batch spirits with an agricultural focus, today announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County.…
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Atlantic Packaging expanding operations in Dorchester County
June 28, 2019
Expansion Creating 10 New Jobs Atlantic Packaging, a leading distributor of industrial packaging materials and paperboard converter, is expanding its existing Dorchester County operations. The company’s investment of $4.5 million…
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SCPRT seeking public input on draft recreation plan
June 27, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is seeking public input on the draft 2019 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. SCORP is a planning document that identifies outdoor…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
June 26, 2019The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. City Center Partnership Seeking 1(one) Applicant for Appointment. The purpose of the Board…
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Senator Scott accepting applications for Service Academy nominations
June 26, 2019
U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) 2019 Military Academy Nomination Application is now open. The Office of Sen. Scott will be accepting applications through Friday, October 18th, 2019 at 5:00 PM. Candidates…
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It’s time to be alarmed about our pension system debt
June 25, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller A school in Colorado Springs, Colorado was shuttered. In Three Rivers, Oregon, the school board shortened the school year five days and laid off employees.…
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Collins & Lacy announces workers’ compensation Inn of Court
June 25, 2019
Stanford E. Lacy American Inn of Court holds banquet & business meeting in Columbia Collins & Lacy launched the Stanford E. Lacy American Inn of Court on Tuesday evening in…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2019: Number of South Carolinians working remains at all time high
June 24, 2019
Payroll Employment Increases Set Another New Record Employment: The monthly survey of households across the state estimated the number of South Carolinians working moved significantly higher, establishing a new record…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
June 24, 2019The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. City Center Partnership Seeking 1(one) Applicant for Appointment. The purpose of the Board…
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City of Cayce adopts new election dates
June 20, 2019
Last night, the Cayce City Council adopted a new ordinance to change the Cayce municipal election cycle to run on odd-numbered years, at the request of the Lexington County Commission of…
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