Swansea High School JAG-SC team takes 2nd in Nation
July 7, 2017
The Swansea High School Students in Action Team placed second nationally in the Jefferson Awards Foundation competition. They were recognized for their service learning project which is to promote community…
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New signage to appear on Charleston horse carriages
July 5, 2017
Like many large trucks now on our highways, horse carriages in the city of Charleston will soon carry signage reminding drivers to keep a safe distance between their vehicle…
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City transfers land to Charleston Housing Authority for Development of Affordable Housing
July 5, 2017
Thursday, Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg, City Councilmembers and Housing Authority president and CEO Donald Cameron participated in the real estate closing for the transfer of about 1.4 acres of…
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Charleston District awards Myrtle Beach Storm Damage Reduction Project Contract
July 5, 2017Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes”) (NASDAQ:GLDD) announced the receipt of a $26 million award for the Myrtle Beach Storm Damage Reduction Project. The scope of work includes…
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Charleston District awards Myrtle Beach Storm Damage Reduction Project Contract
July 5, 2017Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes”) (NASDAQ:GLDD) announced the receipt of a $26 million award for the Myrtle Beach Storm Damage Reduction Project. The scope of work includes…
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Mayor Tecklenburg names Interim Police Chief
July 1, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Jerome Taylor as the Charleston Police Department’s Interim Police Chief. Taylor has served in law enforcement…
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City of Charleston files suit in short-term rental case
July 1, 2017
The City of Charleston filed suit in Charleston County Court of Common Pleas against the owner of 4 Atlantic Street in downtown Charleston for violating the city’s zoning ordinances…
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DHEC lifts swimming advisory
July 1, 2017
A section of beach along South Carolina’s Grand Strand is no longer under a swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. “The area affected was…
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DHEC lifts swimming advisory
July 1, 2017
A section of beach along South Carolina’s Grand Strand is no longer under a swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. “The area affected was…
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S.C. DHEC issues temporary swimming advisory
June 29, 2017
A section of beach along South Carolina’s Grand Strand has been placed under a temporary swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. “The area affected…
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S.C. DHEC issues temporary swimming advisory
June 29, 2017
A section of beach along South Carolina’s Grand Strand has been placed under a temporary swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. “The area affected…
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SCDOT embarks on a 10-year plan to rebuild South Carolina’s highway system
June 29, 2017
SCDOT has mapped out a decade-long plan designed to rebuild decayed roads and replace structurally deficient bridges all across the state. The foundation of this mission begins on Saturday, July…
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SCDOT embarks on a 10-year plan to rebuild South Carolina’s highway system
June 29, 2017
SCDOT has mapped out a decade-long plan designed to rebuild decayed roads and replace structurally deficient bridges all across the state. The foundation of this mission begins on Saturday, July…
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S.C. well-represented on the national stage
June 29, 2017
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller South Carolina has had a remarkable presence in the national spotlight lately: For a few months, the national titles in three major college sports belonged…
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S.C. well-represented on the national stage
June 29, 2017
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller South Carolina has had a remarkable presence in the national spotlight lately: For a few months, the national titles in three major college sports belonged…
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Metropolitan area employment and unemployment
June 28, 2017Unemployment rates were lower in May than a year earlier in 298 of the 388 metropolitan areas, higher in 66 areas, and unchanged in 24 areas. Fifty-seven areas had jobless…
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Metropolitan area employment and unemployment
June 28, 2017Unemployment rates were lower in May than a year earlier in 298 of the 388 metropolitan areas, higher in 66 areas, and unchanged in 24 areas. Fifty-seven areas had jobless…
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Street sweeping towing to be enforced in Radcliffeborough
June 27, 2017
Following the success of the Harleston Village street sweeping towing enforcement, the City of Charleston is responding to requests for towing of illegally parked vehicles during street sweeping in the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces interim appointment of SCDOT Commissioner
June 26, 2017Governor Henry McMaster announced the interim appointment of Myrtle Beach businessman Tony K. Cox to the state Department of Transportation Commission representing the seventh congressional district. The appointment follows the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces interim appointment of SCDOT Commissioner
June 26, 2017Governor Henry McMaster announced the interim appointment of Myrtle Beach businessman Tony K. Cox to the state Department of Transportation Commission representing the seventh congressional district. The appointment follows the…
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Coming July 1: Changes at the pump and other road funding initiatives
June 22, 2017
On July 1 several tax changes will go into effect as part of the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act (“Act”) passed by the General Assembly during the…
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Coming July 1: Changes at the pump and other road funding initiatives
June 22, 2017
On July 1 several tax changes will go into effect as part of the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act (“Act”) passed by the General Assembly during the…
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DHEC, Clemson announce South Carolina Adopt-a-Stream Program
June 19, 2017The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Clemson University Center for Watershed Excellence are partnering to form the South Carolina Adopt-a-Stream (SCAAS) program. The…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces S.C. Department of Insurance as lead agency for VW Settlement Funds
June 15, 2017The United States Environment Protection Agency resolved a civil enforcement lawsuit against Volkswagen AG and affiliated businesses that alleged Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act by selling diesel motor vehicles…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces S.C. Department of Insurance as lead agency for VW Settlement Funds
June 15, 2017The United States Environment Protection Agency resolved a civil enforcement lawsuit against Volkswagen AG and affiliated businesses that alleged Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act by selling diesel motor vehicles…
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S.C. DHEC issues temporary swimming advisory
June 14, 2017A section of Surfside Beach has been placed under a temporary swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. “The area affected is at 16th Avenue…
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S.C. DHEC issues temporary swimming advisory
June 14, 2017]A section of Surfside Beach has been placed under a temporary swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. “The area affected is at 16th Avenue…
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Graham meets with VP Pence and National Security Advisor McMaster
June 14, 2017WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the decision to allow Secretary of Defense Mattis to set the troop level in Afghanistan. Graham was…
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Graham meets with VP Pence and National Security Advisor McMaster
June 14, 2017WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the decision to allow Secretary of Defense Mattis to set the troop level in Afghanistan. Graham was…
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Highway Workers’ Safety Act becomes law
June 14, 2017Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall, members of the SCDOT Commission, members of the Aiken County Legislative Delegation and others will join Governor Henry McMaster in Aiken Wednesday afternoon at 3:30…
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Highway Workers’ Safety Act becomes law
June 14, 2017Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall, members of the SCDOT Commission, members of the Aiken County Legislative Delegation and others will join Governor Henry McMaster in Aiken Wednesday afternoon at 3:30…
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CPI for all items falls 0.1% in May as energy index declines
June 14, 2017The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.1 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12…
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CPI for all items falls 0.1% in May as energy index declines
June 14, 2017The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.1 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12…
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Senator Jim DeMint joins The Convention of States Project as Senior Advisor
June 13, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – The Convention of States proudly announces that former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (SC) has officially come on board as a Senior Advisor. His extensive experience in Washington gives…
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Senator Jim DeMint joins The Convention of States Project as Senior Advisor
June 13, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – The Convention of States proudly announces that former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (SC) has officially come on board as a Senior Advisor. His extensive experience in Washington gives…
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South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is August 4-6
June 12, 2017
South Carolina’s popular Sales Tax Holiday weekend will kick off Friday, August 4 and run through Sunday, August 6. During the annual Sales Tax Holiday, a variety of approved school…
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South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is August 4-6
June 12, 2017
South Carolina’s popular Sales Tax Holiday weekend will kick off Friday, August 4 and run through Sunday, August 6. During the annual Sales Tax Holiday, a variety of approved school…
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Graham urges Trump Administration to not return diplomatic compounds to Russia
June 12, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) urged the Trump Administration not to return two diplomatic compounds in the United States to Russia. Intelligence reports indicate that the two compounds —…
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Graham urges Trump Administration to not return diplomatic compounds to Russia
June 12, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) urged the Trump Administration not to return two diplomatic compounds in the United States to Russia. Intelligence reports indicate that the two compounds —…
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South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture participates in White House Infrastructure Summit
June 12, 2017Hugh Weathers with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue On Thursday, June 8, 2017, South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers represented farmers and rural America at the White House…
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South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture participates in White House Infrastructure Summit
June 12, 2017Hugh Weathers with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue On Thursday, June 8, 2017, South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers represented farmers and rural America at the White House…
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North American Properties (NAP) cancels planned development on Laurel Island
June 8, 2017
North American Properties (NAP) announced recently that it is no longer pursuing the Lorelei project. First announced in May 2016, NAP planned to transform 160 acres of waterfront property into…
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City of Charleston Summer Camp to include Reading Partners curriculum
June 8, 2017
The City of Charleston Recreation Department’s summer camp at the Arthur W. Christopher Community Center (AWCCC) began with a new pilot program featuring a specialized Reading Partners curriculum. During the…
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City of Charleston statement about Laurel Island
June 6, 2017
City of Charleston director of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability Jacob Lindsey released the following statement about North American Properties’ decision to withdraw its plans to create a large-scale, mixed…
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Keith Benjamin begins as City of Charleston Director of Traffic and Transportation
June 5, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Randall “Keith” Benjamin, II started work today as the new Director of the Department of Traffic and Transportation for the City of Charleston. Mayor John Tecklenburg nominated Benjamin…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Senior Program Director
June 1, 2017The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Cynthia Jones will serve as a senior program director for the agency’s Existing Industry program. Jones will oversee the day-to-day operation of the…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Senior Program Director
June 1, 2017
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Cynthia Jones will serve as a senior program director for the agency’s Existing Industry program. Jones will oversee the day-to-day operation of the…
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Charleston County Public Library announces effort to reduce plastic waste in local waterways
June 1, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) has committed to ending the distribution of single-use plastic bags at all 16 branch locations in an effort to fight marine debris…
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EPA awards $1.15 million to South Carolina to protect water quality
May 30, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,156,250 grant to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to help protect human health and the environment. The…
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EPA awards $1.15 million to South Carolina to protect water quality
May 30, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,156,250 grant to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to help protect human health and the environment. The…
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