Haynie-Sirrine Sewer Rehabilitation Project Set to Begin January 5
December 29, 2014
GREENVILLE SC – Beginning Monday, January 5, the section of Cleveland Street between Ridgeland Drive and University Ridge will be closed for approximately 12 to 14 weeks. The closure marks the start of…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces First Department of Administration Director
December 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Marcia Adams, who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Budget and Control Board, as the first Director of the South Carolina Department…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation: November 2014
December 22, 2014
Number of Employed South Carolinians Hits Record High Labor Force Expands for Fifth Consecutive Month SOUTH CAROLINA – The number of South Carolinians working reached a record high of…
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Record-Breaking Number of S. C. Counties Certified as Work Ready
December 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC — Lt. Gov. Yancey McGill and Lt. Gov.-Elect Henry McMaster announced today that nearly half of South Carolina’s counties are now certified as work ready, outpacing the nation…
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Graham Lands Prestigious Committee Slots
December 15, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced that he has been appointed to continue his service on four powerful committees in the new Republican-controlled Senate which will…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces Next Department of Social Services Director
December 15, 2014
Susan Alford Has Served S.C. Families For More Than 30 Years COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today announced Susan Alford as the next director of the South Carolina Department…
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Graham Pleased with South Carolina Port and Harbor Funding in Year-End Spending Bill
December 15, 2014
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today said he was pleased with the funding provided for the Charleston Harbor deepening project and South Carolina’s ports in the year-end spending…
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State Makes Record Third Unemployment Trust Fund Loan Payment in a Year
December 12, 2014
$75 million repayment paves the way for solvency in early 2015 COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) today announced it made a third loan payment…
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Stanton to Remain Director of SC Department of Employment and Workforce
December 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley today announced that Cheryl M. Stanton will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) during the second…
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Graham Pleased with SRS Funding in Year-End Spending Bill
December 11, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today said he was pleased with the funding provided for Savannah River Site (SRS) in the year-end spending bill, also termed…
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Shwedo to Remain Director of S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles
December 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley announced that Colonel Kevin Shwedo will continue serving in his role as the director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) during the…
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Farmer To Remain Director Of S.C. Department Of Insurance
December 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley today announced that Ray Farmer will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance during the second term. Appointed to the…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces New Department Of Labor, Licensing And Regulation Director
December 8, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today named Richele Taylor as the acting director of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). Taylor has served as the…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on Nomination of Ashton Carter for Secretary of Defense
December 8, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s nomination of Ashton Carter to serve as Secretary of Defense. “Mr. Carter has a wealth of…
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SCDOT Makes Significant Progress on Act 98 Funded Projects
December 4, 20142014 ACT 98 Resurfacing Projects completing on-time COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has announced that projects funded directly by, or benefitting from Act 98…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on the Resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
November 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Senator Tim Scott released the following statement regarding the resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. “In South Carolina, our military and defense communities are a vital part of…
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Grants awarded to improve 13 South Carolina communities
November 24, 2014Commerce awards $4.5 million in Community Development Block Grant funds COLUMBIA, SC – Communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $4.5…
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Mass Casualty Incident Exercise Brings Together Anderson County Public Safety Professionals
November 24, 2014ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – On November 17-18, Anderson County EMS & Special Operations Division hosted a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Exercise at the Anderson County Fire Training Facility, 845 Hillhouse Road.…
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SCDOT Begins Design Work on the I-85/I-385 Interchange Project in Greenville
November 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued the first of two “Notice to Proceed” (NTP) orders to Flatiron-Zachry. Flatiron-Zachry is a joint venture of Flatiron…
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Bipartisan, Bicoastal Group of Lawmakers Calls on Coast Guard to Keep Facilities Open
November 18, 2014Oregon Congressional Members Join South Carolina Lawmakers in Urging Coast Guard to Reverse Course WASHINGTON, SC – In a continued effort to ensure the safety of residents living and working in coastal…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline
November 18, 2014WASHINGTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following Senate Democrats’ refusal to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, which is supported by 60 percent of the American public. “It…
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Every American, Business and Community Can Play a Role in Increasing Rate of Recycling
November 17, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – In advance of America Recycles Day, on November 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calls on communities, businesses, and individuals to leave the next generation a…
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City Working To Help Motorists Traveling On Woodruff Road
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – With the holiday season quickly approaching, and so many popular shopping destinations located on Woodruff Road, the Greenville Police Department will be providing traffic control at key…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces World Diabetes Day In South Carolina
November 17, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley issued a statewide proclamation Friday designating November 14, 2014 as World Diabetes Day in South Carolina. The Governor’s Mansion was also lit blue in recognition of…
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Scott Amendment to Maximize Parental Choice in Child Care for Low-Income Families Heads to White House for Signature
November 17, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – As part of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act (S. 1086) passed by the U.S. Senate, Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) amendment to ensure parental choice…
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Gettys Receives Order of the Palmetto
November 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Former Baptist Easley Hospital CEO Roddey E. Gettys, III has received South Carolina’s highest civilian honor — The Order of the Palmetto — for his longtime leadership…
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Gettys Receives Order of the Palmetto
November 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Former Baptist Easley Hospital CEO Roddey E. Gettys, III has received South Carolina’s highest civilian honor — The Order of the Palmetto — for his longtime leadership…
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Governor Nikki Haley Announces New Department Of Health and Human Services Director
November 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today named Christian Soura as the acting director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), effective November 20, 2014. Soura…
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Senator Scott Statement on Obama Administration’s Net Neutrality Announcement
November 10, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, released the following statement on President Obama’s call for the Federal…
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Important Upcoming Changes in State Law – Corporate Officer Exemption
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Effective January 1, 2015, state law (S.C. Code Ann. § 41-27-265) exempts corporate officers from state unemployment insurance (UI) coverage. However, a corporation may elect coverage of…
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New Manager Oversees the Anderson County Planning & Community Development
November 5, 2014ANDERSON, SC – Anderson County is pleased to welcome Michael Forman, AICP as the new Planning & Community Development Manager. Mr. Forman received his Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees from…
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Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $6.2 million in first round of FY15 grants
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has awarded nearly $6.2 million in the first grant round in Fiscal Year 2015 for 20 water and sewer projects…
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Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $6.2 million in first round of FY15 grants
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has awarded nearly $6.2 million in the first grant round in Fiscal Year 2015 for 20 water and sewer projects…
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Student Artwork Showcased at TD Convention Center
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The TD Convention Center recently debuted a unique art installation sponsored by the Greenville Youth Commission. The paintings depict Greenville landmarks, and were created by art students from…
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Greenlink Launches Automated Bus Locator Service
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenlink has launched a new automated bus locator service that allows passengers to track the real-time whereabouts of the system’s 14 fixed route buses either online or via a…
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DEW Releases 2015 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates
November 2, 2014
Businesses will realize nine percent reduction over 2014 tax rates COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announces the release of the 2015 unemployment insurance tax…
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DEW Releases 2015 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates
November 2, 2014
Businesses will realize nine percent reduction over 2014 tax rates COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announces the release of the 2015 unemployment insurance tax…
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Eckstrom Releases State Travel Report for Fiscal 2014
November 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has released the latest State Travel Report giving details of amounts spent on travel by every state agency for the fiscal year that…
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Eckstrom Releases State Travel Report for Fiscal 2014
November 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has released the latest State Travel Report giving details of amounts spent on travel by every state agency for the fiscal year that…
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Mayor White sees referendum as next step in Greenville’s growth
November 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Fixing Greenville’s infrastructure is the necessary next step in the county’s growth, Greenville Mayor Knox White stated today. Greenville County citizens are being asked to consider a…
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Senators Graham and Scott Convince Coast Guard to Delay Closure of the Air Facility Charleston
November 1, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Working together to prevent the closure of the Air Facility Charleston, South Carolina’s United States Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott today announced that Admiral Paul Zukunft, the…
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Senators Graham and Scott Convince Coast Guard to Delay Closure of the Air Facility Charleston
November 1, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Working together to prevent the closure of the Air Facility Charleston, South Carolina’s United States Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott today announced that Admiral Paul Zukunft, the…
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Former State Tax Commissioner addresses need for referendum
October 29, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Member of the group that helped create the plan for the November Roads Referendum addressed some of the recent false statements made about the proposed project. The…
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Former State Tax Commissioner addresses need for referendum
October 28, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Member of the group that helped create the plan for the November Roads Referendum addressed some of the recent false statements made about the proposed project. The…
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Membership Elects 2015 Officers and New Members to Board of Directors
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) announced the newly elected 2015 Officers and new members to the Board of Directors at its annual business meeting on…
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Membership Elects 2015 Officers and New Members to Board of Directors
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) announced the newly elected 2015 Officers and new members to the Board of Directors at its annual business meeting on…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2014
October 21, 2014Unemployment Rate Increases for Third Consecutive Month The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.6 percent in September from a revised August level of 6.3 percent. The number of…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2014
October 21, 2014
Unemployment Rate Increases for Third Consecutive Month The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.6 percent in September from a revised August level of 6.3 percent. The number of…
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DEW Launches Nation’s First Real-Time Jail and Unemployment Data Cross Match
October 20, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – As the first workforce agency in the nation to implement a real-time comparison of jail records to unemployment data, the SC Department of Employment and Workforce has realized…
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DEW Launches Nation’s First Real-Time Jail and Unemployment Data Cross Match
October 20, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – As the first workforce agency in the nation to implement a real-time comparison of jail records to unemployment data, the SC Department of Employment and Workforce has realized…
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