Rotary Club of Greenville honors three law enforcement officials
February 10, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Rotary Club of Greenville honored three law enforcement officers for exceptional service today. The Rotary Club of Greenville held its annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at…
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Rotary Club of Greenville honors three law enforcement officials
February 10, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Rotary Club of Greenville honored three law enforcement officers for exceptional service today. The Rotary Club of Greenville held its annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at…
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South Carolina Department of Revenue Reviewing Suspected Returns to Prevent Fraudulent Refunds
February 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is reviewing a significant number of 2014 income tax returns flagged as being potentially fraudulent. The review is directly related…
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Graham on Ukraine
February 9, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on President Obama’s reluctance to provide defensive weapons to Ukraine. “President Obama’s continual weakness in the face of…
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Falls Park Named Finalist For 2015 Rudy Bruner Award For Urban Excellence
February 6, 2015
GREENVILLE SC – The Bruner Foundation Inc., sponsor of the Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence (RBA), has announced Falls Park on the Reedy as one of five finalists for its…
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Littlejohn Completes Elected Officials Institute
February 6, 2015
GREENVILLE SC – City Council member Jil Littlejohn graduated from the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s (MASC) Municipal Elected Officials Institute on February 4. The Elected Officials Institute is designed to…
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City To Continue Tree Restoration And Replacement Project Downtown
February 3, 2015
GREENVILLE SC – On Monday, the City of Greenville will continue its ongoing tree restoration and replacement program along Main Street, between East Court Street and West North Street. The purpose…
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Pritzker Announces Competition for Next Round of Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Designations
January 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that the round two designation competition of the ‘Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership’ (IMCP) is now open. IMCP, an Administration-wide initiative…
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SC Unclaimed Property Director Appointed to National Board
January 28, 2015S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ unclaimed property director has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators executive board. Linda Gamble was appointed due to her experience overseeing…
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SC Unclaimed Property Director Appointed to National Board
January 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ unclaimed property director has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators executive board. Linda Gamble was appointed due to…
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Graham, Grassley Demand Answers About Extradition of al-Qaeda Members to U.S. for Article III Trial
January 27, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with eight…
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Senator Tim Scott To Introduce CHOICE Act to Expand Educational Opportunities
January 27, 2015Measure focuses on children with disabilities, on military bases and in low-income communities WASHINGTON, DC– During his keynote address this morning at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), U.S. Senator…
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Greenlink Ridership Tops 1 Million in 2014
January 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenlink recorded 1,030,000 rides in 2014, a 9.1% increase compared with 2013, according to Greenville Transit Authority officials. Contributing to the increase was a 2.3% growth in…
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Hispanic Chamber Member Brings Spanish Academy to Upstate
January 20, 2015
GREER, SC – SC Hispanic Chamber member Julia E. Pinto held the grand opening of her academy, El Mundo en Español SC, last Monday. El Mundo en Español SC offers Spanish…
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Senator Tim Scott Reflects on the Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 18, 2015U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement in advance of the celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: “As we reflect on the life and the…
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Inaugural Address, Governor Nikki R. Haley
January 14, 2015
GOVERNOR NIKKI R. HALEY: Four years ago, I spoke from this very same spot, on this very same occasion. It’s really good to be back! On this amazing day, I…
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Official Portrait of Gov. Nikki Haley Unveiled
January 12, 2015Painting Will Be Displayed at Governor’s Mansion Complex COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley’s official portrait was unveiled today at the Governor’s Mansion Complex. An oil-on-linen portrait by John Seibels…
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DHEC Board Appoints Eleanor Kitzman as Director
January 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control announced the appointment of Eleanor Kitzman as director of DHEC. The appointment is subject to approval by the Governor,…
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Senator Scott Co-Sponsors “Hire More Heroes Act” to Support Veterans Transitioning Back into Civilian Workforce
January 12, 2015Measure Also Provides Relief to Burdensome Obamacare Employer Mandate WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) announced his support and co-sponsorship of the “Hire More Heroes Act,” legislation aimed…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces Next Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
January 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today announced Jerry Adger as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services. Adger has served in South…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces Next Department of Juvenile Justice Director
January 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today announced Sylvia Murray as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Murray, who has been at DJJ for…
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Greenville County Redevelopment Authority Announces Board of Directors & Officers for 2015
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) is pleased to announce its 2015 board of directors appointed by the Greenville County Council. The board’s executive committee was elected in…
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Greenville City Fire Department Joining with State Fire Marshal to Urge Fire Safety During Extreme Cold
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville City Fire Department is joining with State Fire Marshal Bert Polk, who issued a plea this morning asking for the public’s help as S.C. residents brace for extreme…
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Graham Takes Oath of Office
January 7, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on January 6, 2015 after taking the oath of office as a United States Senator for South Carolina. “The…
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Artisphere Seeks Arts Group Volunteers for Festival Weekend
January 7, 2015
Annual event’s Arts Partner Program supports local arts community GREENVILLE, SC – Artisphere, Greenville’s Arts Weekend, is currently accepting group volunteer applications for its Arts Partner Program. A unique element of…
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Facade Improvement Program Making Big Impact on Commercial Corridors
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville’s Commercial Corridors Facade Improvement Program (FIP) provides financial and technical design assistance to commercial property and business owners for qualified facade improvements. The purpose…
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Residents Can Become More Money Savvy at Free Financial Literacy Workshop
January 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County residents with holiday season bills lingering and hopes for more organized finances in the new year could gain some money-saving insight by attending a free…
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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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