Transit agencies will end evacuation services

  October 7, 2016

As Hurricane Matthew approaches the state, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces that all transit agencies along the South Carolina coast will be discontinuing emergency and evacuation operations…

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Transit agencies will end evacuation services

  October 7, 2016

As Hurricane Matthew approaches the state, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces that all transit agencies along the South Carolina coast will be discontinuing emergency and evacuation operations…

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Clearing of I-26 reversed lanes begun

  October 7, 2016

The SC Highway Patrol has begun clearing the reversed, eastbound lanes on I-26. NO traffic will be allowed on the eastbound lanes until the clearing is complete from Charleston to…

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Clearing of I-26 reversed lanes begun

  October 7, 2016

The SC Highway Patrol has begun clearing the reversed, eastbound lanes on I-26. NO traffic will be allowed on the eastbound lanes until the clearing is complete from Charleston to…

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SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges

  October 6, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased  winds from Hurricane Matthew to impact the state later this week. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal area are…

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SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges

  October 6, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased  winds from Hurricane Matthew to impact the state later this week. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal area are…

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City of Charleston Hurricane Matthew update

  October 6, 2016

The City of Charleston Municipal Emergency Operations Center (MEOC) moved to OPCON 1 at 3:00 p.m. in coordination with Governor Nikki Haley’s evacuation order.  This status fully staffs the EOC…

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City of Charleston prepares for Hurricane Matthew

  October 4, 2016

As of 6 p.m., The City of Charleston is operating at OPCON 4. The city’s Emergency Management Department is in close communication with Charleston County and other local agencies about…

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Dates set for fall waste pesticide collections

  September 26, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is offering South Carolina residents the opportunity to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or unwanted pesticides. The pesticide and chemical program is open…

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Dates set for fall waste pesticide collections

  September 26, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is offering South Carolina residents the opportunity to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or unwanted pesticides. The pesticide and chemical program is open…

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SCDOT named top state DOT in national report

  September 22, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been rated as the top ranked overall state DOT in the nation by the Reason Foundation in Los Angeles. The Foundation released…

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SCDOT named top state DOT in national report

  September 22, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been rated as the top ranked overall state DOT in the nation by the Reason Foundation in Los Angeles. The Foundation released…

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Senators introduce legislation aimed at bolstering support for Israel

  September 22, 2016

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire), John McCain (R-Arizona), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mark Kirk (R-Illinois), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) today introduced legislation…

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Senators introduce legislation aimed at bolstering support for Israel

  September 22, 2016

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire), John McCain (R-Arizona), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mark Kirk (R-Illinois), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) today introduced legislation…

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$3M grant available to help defense contractors diversify

  September 21, 2016

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and Department of Commerce are making $3 million available to help defense contractors diversify their business and become less dependent on U.S.…

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$3M grant available to help defense contractors diversify

  September 21, 2016

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and Department of Commerce are making $3 million available to help defense contractors diversify their business and become less dependent on U.S.…

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Unemployment rate falls to 5.1%, fourth consecutive monthly drop

  September 21, 2016

South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped for the fourth consecutive month to 5.1 percent in August from 5.2 percent in July. Unemployment fell by 3,856 people to 116,998. Employment…

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Unemployment rate falls to 5.1%, fourth consecutive monthly drop

  September 21, 2016

South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped for the fourth consecutive month to 5.1 percent in August from 5.2 percent in July. Unemployment fell by 3,856 people to 116,998. Employment…

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Dorchester County hires Tiffany Norton as Public Information Officer

  September 20, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – On September 19, 2016, Tiffany Norton became Dorchester County’s first official Public Information Officer (PIO). In her new role as PIO, Ms. Norton will oversee the county’s social media…

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Local Mayors prepare for Homelessness Summit

  September 19, 2016

The municipalities of the City of Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant and Summerville are hosting a homelessness summit entitled “House Charleston.” The event will be held in the auditorium of…

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South Carolina Department of Agriculture announces Farm Aid grants

  September 16, 2016

Farmers still recovering from last October’s devastating flood have some relief in sight. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is mailing checks for the South Carolina Farm Aid grants on…

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South Carolina Department of Agriculture announces Farm Aid grants

  September 16, 2016

Farmers still recovering from last October’s devastating flood have some relief in sight. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is mailing checks for the South Carolina Farm Aid grants on…

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Gov. Nikki Haley announces BabyNet transition to SCDHHS

  September 14, 2016

Governor Nikki Haley today announced the transition of BabyNet, currently managed by First Steps, to the Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). A copy of the governor’s executive order,…

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Gov. Nikki Haley announces BabyNet transition to SCDHHS

  September 14, 2016

Governor Nikki Haley today announced the transition of BabyNet, currently managed by First Steps, to the Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). A copy of the governor’s executive order,…

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SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges

  September 2, 2016

​The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased winds from Hurricane Hermine to begin impacting the state at about mid-morning Friday. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal…

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