Clyburn and Sanders introduce bill to expand community health centers
March 28, 2019House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced legislation Thursday to extend and expand funding for community health centers and the National Health Service Corps. If Congress…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces next Director of the S.C. Department of Social Services
March 27, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster today nominated Michael Leach to be the next director of the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS). Leach, a trained mental health clinician, has over 10…
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Registration open for City’s Summer Camps Program
March 27, 2019Registration for the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Camps Program, which includes weekly camps and a variety of specialty camps, is open for children ages 5 and up. Weekly…
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DHEC partners with veterinarians to offer low-cost rabies vaccinations
March 25, 2019
Several South Carolina veterinarians are partnering with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) this spring to help pet owners protect themselves, their families, communities and pets from…
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Mayor Benjamin and City of Columbia announce Columbia Youth Commission election
March 25, 2019Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia are relaunching the Columbia Youth Commission program and will hold an election for students in Richland and Lexington counties on May…
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Joint Resolution on establishing process for the sale of Santee Cooper gets first reading
March 21, 2019
The South Carolina House gave first reading to a Joint Resolution to authorize the Public Service Authority Evaluation and Recommendation Committee to receive and approve offers to purchase state-owned utility…
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West Columbia donates retired fire department air packs to Lexington School District Two’s Innovation Center
March 21, 2019West Columbia City Council recognized Lexington School District Two’s Innovation Center teacher David Crossland and students for their efforts in training future firefighters. The City has supported the innovative program…
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SCDOT names Justin Powell new Deputy Secretary for Finance & Administration
March 20, 2019
Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall has selected Justin Powell to assume the duties of Deputy Secretary for Finance & Administration for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Powell has…
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County Council approves new direction for Penny Program
March 18, 2019
Richland County Council will receive new details Tuesday on its decision to transition management of the Transportation Penny Program from a private contractor to County staff. Changing the Transportation Program’s…
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Community partners join Richland County to help displaced residents
March 14, 2019
With $150,000 in funding from Richland County Government, several local community partners put forth plans to assist the more than 400 residents of Allen Benedict Court who had to vacate…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2019
March 12, 2019
Job Growth Remains Stout Unemployment Rate Unchanged The number of individuals working across the state increased substantially, by an estimated 5,582 people, marking a new record of 2,260,509 for the…
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The Town of Chapin receives highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting
March 11, 2019
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Town of Chapin by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)…
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City of Columbia Public Space Public Life Survey
March 11, 2019The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 28 and March 30 to help conduct our annual Public Space Public Life Survey throughout downtown Columbia. Tracking how we use our…
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Greenville City Fire Department launches Project Lifesaver
March 6, 2019
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) has partnered with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to launch Project Lifesaver, a program that provides public safety agencies and caregivers with equipment…
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City of Columbia public space public life survey
March 6, 2019The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 28 and March 30 to help conduct our annual Public Space Public Life Survey throughout downtown Columbia. Tracking how we use our…
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Louis Waring, Jr. Senior Center now open in West Ashley
March 6, 2019
The official ribbon cutting and grand opening for the Louis Waring, Jr. Senior Center took place today featuring Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg, members of Charleston City Council, President and…
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Official City of Charleston mobile app now available for download
March 6, 2019
Today, the city of Charleston officially launched its new mobile app, which gives citizens easy, mobile access to city services and information on smart phones and tablets. Through the app,…
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Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions
March 4, 2019
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee Seeking eleven (11) Applicants for Appointment/Re-Appointment. Six (6) must…
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City Manager’s Spotlight – March 2019
March 1, 2019
The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…
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City of Lancaster leverages $1 million funding to connect downtown to greenway
February 28, 2019The City of Lancaster has leveraged $1 million in transportation alternative funding from the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to improve connectivity near the Lindsay Pettus Greenway. Both…
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Richland County names two new Assistant County Administrators
February 27, 2019
Interim Richland County Administrator Ed Gomeau announced the appointment of Richland County employees Ashley Powell and Dr. John Thompson to fill the vacant Assistant County Administrator positions. Both appointments became…
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Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions
February 27, 2019
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee Seeking eleven (11) Applicants for Appointment/Re-Appointment. Six (6) must…
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Global Entry Program interviews to return to Gaillard Center
February 27, 2019
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers will return to Charleston to conduct in-person enrollment interviews with CBP’s Global Entry applicants in the first floor public meeting room at the…
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Youth Volunteer Corps of Charleston receives top honor
February 27, 2019
Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Charleston was recently named a Gold Level program, one of only 14 YVC programs throughout the U.S. and Canada awarded this honor. Created in Fall…
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Reviewed. Revised. Relaunched. Council approves revamped Richland Renaissance project
February 25, 2019
Richland County Council recently voted unanimously to proceed with a scaled-down version of the Richland Renaissance project, setting its focus on three priority areas: a facilities plan for government operations,…
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3 Ways Identity Thieves Steal Your Tax Refund and How to Prevent It
February 22, 2019By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis That time of year has come: Tax season. While you may have just started preparing your tax returns, identity thieves have been gearing…
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3 Ways Identity Thieves Steal Your Tax Refund and How to Prevent It
February 22, 2019
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis That time of year has come: Tax season. While you may have just started preparing your tax returns, identity thieves have been gearing…
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Greenlink Fare Free Day and gallery viewing March 1
February 20, 2019Greenlink is partnering with the Jolley Foundation and the Piedmont Health Foundation to offer Fare Free Friday on Friday, March 1. This special Fare Free Friday is designed to coincide…
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Amendment to City of Greenville General Election filing deadlines
February 20, 2019
Attached is an amendment to the 2019 City of Greenville General Election Filing Deadlines for Municipal Offices of the City of Greenville and the Greenville Water Commissioner of Public Works,…
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“Code Discussions” meetings seek public input on land use, growth
February 20, 2019
Join the ongoing conversation about the future of Richland County by attending an upcoming public meeting and giving feedback on draft regulations on land use, growth and development. The County…
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Application process open for Accommodations Tax & Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2019/2020
February 19, 2019
The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants for the 2020 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020.) Applications are due by…
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Tourism in South Carolina breaks records
February 18, 2019
Tourism is now a $22.6 billion industry in South Carolina, representing a $1.4 billion increase over the previous year and a 50 percent increase since 2010, according to estimates released…
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Columbia’s Blue Bike Program expanding with the assistance of The COMET
February 18, 2019
Columbia’s bike share system, Blue Bike SC, will grow by 8 fully functional, docked stations this year as part of the program’s expansion funded by a $250,000 Federal Transit Administration grant…
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West Columbia provides parking options for dining and shopping on State Street
February 17, 2019
The City of West Columbia is providing numerous parking options for customers frequenting businesses on the 100 Block of State Street during the construction of the highly anticipated Interactive Art…
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Gov. Henry McMaster removes entire Richland County election board
February 15, 2019Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2019-09, removing every member of the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. The decision comes as a result of continued misconduct and…
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SC Works awards local businesses $100,000 for Incumbent Worker Training
February 14, 2019SC Works Trident and its Trident Workforce Development Board has awarded $100,000 to eight local businesses connected to Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) programs. The funds, made possible by the Workforce…
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Upcoming gala honors distinguished public school graduates and contributors to SC public education
February 13, 2019
Three distinguished graduates of South Carolina public schools and three state leaders with significant contributions to the field of education will be celebrated at an upcoming gala. The honorees include…
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City of Columbia urges recognition of Earth Hour – March 30
February 13, 2019The City of Columbia urges citizens to participate in Earth Hour at 8:30p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Joining hundreds of millions of other cities, businesses and…
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Application process open for Accommodations Tax & Hospitality Tax Grant funding Fiscal Year 2019/2020
February 12, 2019The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants for the 2020 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020.) Applications are due by…
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Applications open for Mayor’s Youth Commission
February 12, 2019The Mayor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families is currently accepting applications from high school students who are interested in joining the Mayor’s Youth Commission. Youth must be in good…
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Forts Sumter and Moultrie legislation passes U.S. Senate
February 12, 2019
This afternoon the United States Senate passed U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Act as part of a larger federal lands package. Scott’s…
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Ambassador Nikki R. Haley to Chair Original Six Foundation
February 12, 2019
Non-Profit Serving Rural South Carolina Students Announces New Board, Staff, and Expansion of Programs The Original Six Foundation (The O6 Foundation) announced that the organization’s founder, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley,…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
February 12, 2019
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking five (5) Applicants. The purpose of BPAC…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Marketing and Communications director
February 11, 2019
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Alex Clark has been promoted and will serve as the agency’s marketing and communications director. Clark will lead the department’s strategic marketing and communications…
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Palmetto Promise Institute President to lead key education committee
February 11, 2019PPI President Ellen Weaver to focus on student success, innovation, transparency and meaningful accountability as new chair of South Carolina’s Education Oversight Committee Palmetto Promise Institute Founding President and CEO…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces promotion of Richards H. Green as new Commissioner of Banking
February 11, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Chairman of the State Board of Financial Institutions, announced that Richards H. Green has been promoted to serve as the next Commissioner of Banking for…
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Floodwater Commission’s National Security Task Force is forging ahead
February 11, 2019By Bill Connor The South Carolina Floodwater Commission may well prove to be one of the more important legacy-defining efforts of Gov. Henry McMaster’s administration. After all, what’s more…
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Council approves spending $150,000 to assist Allen Benedict Court residents
February 11, 2019
Richland County Council is pledging $150,000 and seeking to enhance the efforts of social service agencies to aid the displaced residents of Allen Benedict Court Apartments. At its meeting Feb.…
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Floodwater Commission’s National Security Task Force is forging ahead
February 11, 2019
By Bill Connor The South Carolina Floodwater Commission may well prove to be one of the more important legacy-defining efforts of Gov. Henry McMaster’s administration. After all, what’s more…
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Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 Interactive Online Survey
February 8, 2019
The City of Columbia has released a second interactive online survey in order to gather feedback on the draft recommendations of Columbia Compass, the ten-year update to the City of…
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