SC HELP Reports Funding Results
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SC HELP (South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program), a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports its total funding results through July…
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The benefits of shopping locally can’t be overstated.
September 8, 2014
[row] [col col=8] By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller When we spend our money at locally-owned businesses, we’re often reinvesting in our community. The dollars spent at local stores, shops,…
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Spartanburg Regional History Opens Civil Rights Exhibit
September 5, 2014
September 11, 2014 ~ SPARTANBURG, SC – On July 2, 1964 the United States Government issued one of the most notable pieces of legislation in our nation’s history prohibiting discrimination based on…
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State Extends Winning Streak
September 5, 2014
SC Earns Prominent Award for Annual Financial Report for 26th Consecutive Year COLUMBIA, SC – Continuing a generation-long streak, S.C. Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom’s office has received a prestigious national financial reporting award…
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Greenville B-Cycle Expands System and Offers Discounted Annual Memberships
September 4, 2014
New Stations Installed at Greenville Zoo and Hughes Public Library at Heritage Green GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville B-cycle installed two new stations this week, expanding the bike share network…
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Fall for Greenville Funds Local Projects Through Grant Program
September 3, 2014
Four nonprofits benefit from success of 2013 festival GREENVILLE, SC – Fall for Greenville board members presented $35,000 to four local nonprofit organizations. With the success of the 2013 festival, local…
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The SCEA Recommends Bakari Sellers for Lt. Governor
September 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) announced today that it is recommending State Rep. Bakari T. Sellers in the race for South Carolina Lieutenant Governor. “An…
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Municipal Association of SC Rolls Out Expanded On-Demand Training for Elected Officials
August 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Getting a new job typically means getting trained on the specifics of that job. But when someone is elected to a local office, such as mayor or…
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Golden Strip roads, bridges and sidewalks to be repaired with yes vote
August 20, 2014SIMPSONVILLE, SC – The Golden Strip area has 40 infrastructure projects on The November Roads Referendum list. Those are 40 projects that will be completed in the next eight years…
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Golden Strip roads, bridges and sidewalks to be repaired with yes vote
August 20, 2014SIMPSONVILLE, SC – The Golden Strip area has 40 infrastructure projects on The November Roads Referendum list. Those are 40 projects that will be completed in the next eight years…
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Graham Introduces Bill to Designate ‘Manufacturing Universities’
August 18, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware) to help schools strengthen their engineering programs to meet the growing demands of 21st century manufacturing.…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2014
August 18, 2014
Unemployment Rate Shifts Upward In July, South Carolina’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate increased to 5.7 percent from 5.3 percent in June, marking a shift upward after little change during the second…
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Museum 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
August 18, 2014
Moses Holland and Manley McClure to be inducted October 14 ANDERSON, SC – The Anderson County Museum (ACM) Advisory Committee announced today that Moses Holland and Manley McClure will…
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Greenlink Begins Downtown Trolley Service Aug 14th
August 14, 2014
GREENVILLE SC – Greenlink will begin downtown trolley service on Thurs., Aug 14., with a revised route that will transition from a flag-stop to a fixed-stop system. To celebrate Greenville’s new downtown…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.C. Brewery Bill
August 13, 2014
H.3512 – Reducing Regulations For Small Business COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Sean Bennett, Representative Derham Cole and Joseph Ackerman, President of Conquest…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.C. Brewery Bill
August 13, 2014
H.3512 – Reducing Regulations For Small Business COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Sean Bennett, Representative Derham Cole and Joseph Ackerman, President of Conquest…
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Cruver Receives Angels in Adoption Award
August 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Dan Cruver, a 1994 graduate of Bob Jones University, was recently selected by U.S. Senator Tim Scott as a recipient of the 2014 Angels in Adoption Award.…
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Greenlink Previews New Downtown Trolleys During Green Day Ribbon-Cutting
August 6, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – One of two new downtown trolleys made an appearance on Main Street today as part of the city’s annual Green Day celebration. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Landmark Solar Energy Bill
August 6, 2014
S.1189 – Making Solar Energy Affordable And Accessible COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Greg Gregory and representatives from the electric cooperatives, utilities, and…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Landmark Solar Energy Bill
August 6, 2014
S.1189 – Making Solar Energy Affordable And Accessible COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Greg Gregory and representatives from the electric cooperatives, utilities, and…
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S.C. High School Workforce Readiness Program Bests National Standards, Receives Top Awards
August 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly all high school seniors who participated in Jobs for America’s Graduates-SC (JAG-SC) received a diploma this year. The program posted a 92.2 percent graduation rate, which…
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S.C. High School Workforce Readiness Program Bests National Standards, Receives Top Awards
August 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly all high school seniors who participated in Jobs for America’s Graduates-SC (JAG-SC) received a diploma this year. The program posted a 92.2 percent graduation rate, which…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Appoints Robert Polk As S.C. State Fire Marshal
August 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has announced Robert “Bert” Polk as the next State Fire Marshal. Polk has more than 40 years of experience in fire and emergency services,…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Appoints Robert Polk As S.C. State Fire Marshal
August 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has announced Robert “Bert” Polk as the next State Fire Marshal. Polk has more than 40 years of experience in fire and emergency services,…
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Greenville Resident Receives Exceptional Citizen Service Award
July 30, 2014
GREENVILLE SC – Fire Chief Steve Kovalcik, Deputy Chief Allen Quinn and Battalion Chief Alfred McElrath presented Greenville resident Charles Garretson with the Greenville City Fire Department’s Exceptional Citizen Service Award at…
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Applications Now Being Accepted for Citizens Fire Academy
July 29, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville City Fire Department is now accepting applications for its Citizens Fire Academy. The free seven-week program is open to anyone age 18 and older and…
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Apollo 11 an achievement worth remembering
July 28, 2014
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller July 21 marked the anniversary of one of America’s great triumphs. Forty-five years earlier, the eyes of a nation were transfixed to their black and…
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Apollo 11 an achievement worth remembering
July 28, 2014
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller July 21 marked the anniversary of one of America’s great triumphs. Forty-five years earlier, the eyes of a nation were transfixed to their black and…
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Realtors® Commend FEMA for Effective Implementation of Flood Insurance Reforms
July 25, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressional action and the timely implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act relieved property owners of costly premium hikes and stabilized housing markets where flood insurance…
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City of Greenville Announces New Police Chief
July 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – City Manager John Castile announced today that the City has hired Kenneth C. Miller as the new police chief. Chief Miller will replace former chief Terri Wilfong, who…
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Key Components of Senator Tim Scott’s SKILLS Act Signed into Law
July 22, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement today upon President Obama signing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) into law. WIOA contains several key…
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Key Components of Senator Tim Scott’s SKILLS Act Signed into Law
July 22, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement today upon President Obama signing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) into law. WIOA contains several key…
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City Announces New Attorney Michael Pitts
July 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Mayor Knox White announced that the City of Greenville has hired Michael S. Pitts to replace long-time City Attorney Ron McKinney, who recently retired. Pitts brings 18 years…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2014
July 21, 2014
Unemployment Rate Unchanged for Second Consecutive Month COLUMBIA, SC – The state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate held firm at 5.3 percent in June, reflecting no change since April. An estimated…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2014
July 21, 2014
Unemployment Rate Unchanged for Second Consecutive Month COLUMBIA, SC – The state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate held firm at 5.3 percent in June, reflecting no change since April. An estimated…
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Seph Wunder Returns to Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Greenville Office
July 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to welcome Stephen J. (Seph) Wunder back to the Firm’s Greenville, SC office. Mr. Wunder first joined the law firm in 2007, and left…
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Municipal Association of South Carolina Honors Eight Cities and Towns with Achievement Awards
July 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Eight South Carolina cities and towns won an Achievement Award from the Municipal Association of SC. These awards for innovative projects were presented at the Association’s 74th Annual Meeting on…
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Municipal Association of South Carolina Honors Eight Cities and Towns with Achievement Awards
July 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Eight South Carolina cities and towns won an Achievement Award from the Municipal Association of SC. These awards for innovative projects were presented at the Association’s 74th Annual Meeting on…
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Margaret Stegall to Serve as Intern for Senator Tim Scott
July 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Margaret Stegall, a sophomore Journalism and Mass Communication major at Bob Jones University, has been selected as an intern for U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s office in Greenville. Stegall,…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors Elects New Officers and Board Members
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 11, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors Elects New Officers and Board Members
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 11, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The…
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Municipal Association of SC Elects New Board Members for 2014-2015 at Annual Meeting
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Terence Roberts, City of…
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Municipal Association of SC Elects New Board Members for 2014-2015 at Annual Meeting
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Terence Roberts, City of…
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Voterheads
July 14, 2014This week in local government, the City gets busy approving projects for the new fiscal year. What are some of the interesting ones? The Fire Chief is concerned about all…
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Voterheads Weekly Update – July 14
July 14, 2014This week in local government, the City gets busy approving projects for the new fiscal year. What are some of the interesting ones? The Fire Chief is concerned about all…
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Voterheads Weekly Update – July 7
July 7, 2014While the much of the state basks in summer’s post-Fourth-of-July glow, Greenville County is hard at work doing the people’s business. Citizens are invited to a public hearing to give…
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Grants awarded to improve 24 South Carolina communities
July 6, 2014Commerce awards $13.3 million in Community Development Block Grant funds COLUMBIA, SC – Communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $13.3 million in…
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Grants awarded to improve 24 South Carolina communities
July 6, 2014Commerce awards $13.3 million in Community Development Block Grant funds COLUMBIA, SC – Communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $13.3 million in…
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Mullikin named commander of State Guard
July 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Brig. Gen. Thomas Stowe Mullikin – a global expedition leader, attorney, and former U.S. Army officer – has assumed command of the S.C. State Guard (SCSG). “This…
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Mullikin named commander of State Guard
July 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Brig. Gen. Thomas Stowe Mullikin – a global expedition leader, attorney, and former U.S. Army officer – has assumed command of the S.C. State Guard (SCSG). “This…
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