Richland, Lexington County residents can drop off items at Recycling Event
October 4, 2019Saturday, Oct. 12, 8 a.m. to noon at Irmo High School, 6671 St. Andrews Road, Columbia Residents of Richland and Lexington counties are encouraged to bring recyclable materials to a…
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Richland, Lexington County residents can drop off items at Recycling Event
October 3, 2019
Residents of Richland and Lexington counties are encouraged to bring recyclable materials to a joint event in which household goods will also be accepted for reuse. Electronics, household hazardous waste,…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various Boards and Commissions
October 3, 2019The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking three (3) Applicants. The purpose of BPAC…
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City of Columbia Municipal Election Tuesday, November 5, 2019
October 3, 2019The Municipal Election Commission of the City of Columbia announces the general election for the City of Columbia to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. South Carolina law requires…
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Department of Commerce launches Pursuit Pass
October 1, 2019New tool provides opportunity to access more statewide events The South Carolina Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in partnership with the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), today announced the launch…
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S.C. Department of Commerce awarded grant to support export assistance programs
October 1, 2019State of South Carolina receives U.S. Small Business Administration grant for eighth year The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the…
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Federal assistance approved for State of South Carolina and 11 counties following Hurricane Dorian
October 1, 2019
In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s request, President Donald Trump approved Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in 11 counties affected by Hurricane Dorian. The Federal Emergency…
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USDA invests in community facilities improvements for 3.3 million rural americans in 23 states including South Carolina
September 30, 2019
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced that USDA is investing $139 million in 56 projects to improve community facilities and provide…
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City of West Columbia public parking garage now open
September 27, 2019
The City of West Columbia’s Public Parking Garage located at 310 Court Avenue at State Street in the Brookland Development and street parking is now open to the public. This…
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State tax issue? Meet with SCDOR’s taxpayer advocate at an office near you later this year
September 25, 2019
Need help resolving a tax issue with the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR)? SCDOR’s Taxpayer Advocate, who is based in Columbia, will visit SCDOR offices across the state beginning…
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Twelve percent of children in South Carolina live in concentrated poverty
September 25, 2019
New Data Snapshot from Annie E. Casey Foundation Shows Little Progress Made Since 2012 on Child Poverty Rate Approximately 130,000 children in South Carolina live in concentrated poverty, according to…
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County’s flood recovery program, Mungo Construction form partnership to rebuild lives
September 25, 2019Mungo Construction, founded by Mungo Homes, the nationally recognized Columbia-based homebuilder, is adding its expertise to Richland County’s efforts to help residents displaced by the 2015 flood. As part of…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
September 25, 2019
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…
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St. David’s Church to celebrate RCSD, other first-responders
September 24, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Homemade chili, bread, deserts, coffee and tea will be served at no charge to first responders in Columbia and Richland County…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2019
September 23, 2019
Number of South Carolinians Working Increases Significantly Nonfarm Payroll Employment Continues Upward Trend DEW Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement: “South Carolina’s numbers continue to be strong as the unemployment…
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City’s Office of Business Opportunities and Columbia Water in conjunction with MBDA Business Center to host Waterline Contractors’ Training Series
September 23, 2019The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities and Columbia Water in conjunction with MBDA Business Center – Columbia, SC to host Waterline Contractors’ Training Series. This program offers a practical approach to…
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Grant spurs improvements for Broad River Road Corridor
September 22, 2019
Richland County is taking steps to improve aesthetics for the Broad River Road Corridor. Enhancements outside The Sunshine House, a child care and early education facility on Broad River Road,…
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South Carolina is mourning the passing of Emily England Clyburn; librarian, activist, and philanthropist
September 19, 2019
Dr. Emily England Clyburn passed away the morning of Thursday, September 19, 2019, in Columbia, South Carolina. Born in the Whitesville section of Berkeley County near Moncks Corner, South Carolina,…
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Congressman Joe Wilson appointed to NDAA Conference Committee
September 18, 2019
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released the following statement on his appointment to the conference committee for this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “I am extraordinarily grateful to serve…
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Columbia City Council gives first-reading approval to business fee reform plan
September 18, 2019
Columbia City council on Tuesday gave first reading approval to a business fee reform proposal by Moe Baddourah. Under the proposal, businesses which have a 501(c) tax status from the…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
September 16, 2019The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…
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City of Columbia to celebrate National Community Planning Month
September 16, 2019The City of Columbia is celebrating National Community Planning Month this October. The City of Columbia prioritizes planning, working to improve our public space and parks, planning for preservation and…
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City of Hartsville launches new resident engagement system
September 16, 2019
The City of Hartsville has launched Citibot, America’s first interactive text messaging and customer service solution for civic engagement with government. Citibot is a communication tool for citizens and their…
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New partnership unites SC businesses with exceptional needs students through state tax credit programs
September 16, 2019
Exceptional SC and the South Carolina Research Authority announced Wednesday the formation of Exceptional Connections – a business-education partnership that unites South Carolina’s business community with more than 3,000 exceptional…
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City of West Columbia water update
September 13, 2019
Lake Murray is currently experiencing turnover, a naturally occurring event, which contributes to an increase in natural organic matter. This summer, the region has experienced periods of heavy rain followed…
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USDA to provide $150 million to help rural communities affected by natural disasters
September 11, 2019
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service Administrator Bruce Lammers today announced that USDA is making $150 million in grants available through the Community Facilities Program to help rural communities continue…
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New report highlights South Carolina’s achievements in computer science education
September 11, 2019
Code.org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance, released the 2019 State of Computer Science Education report. The report shows South Carolina continues to be on the cutting edge in…
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Former South Carolina legislator and community activist Julius Murray has died
September 11, 2019
Julius Murray a South Carolina Democrat who served in the House of Representatives and as a member of Richland County Council, died on Sunday in Columbia. He was 81. Born…
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West Columbia receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 28th Year
September 9, 2019
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of West Columbia by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2019 Angels
September 9, 2019
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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Design League and City of Columbia announce new phase of process to adopt a new city flag
September 8, 2019
Top flag competition designers to submit designs based on expanded guidelines. The Columbia Design League, in partnership with the Columbia City Council and Mayor Steve Benjamin, has begun an extended…
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A needed step toward improving S.C.’s beleaguered prisons
September 6, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller First, let’s acknowledge the obvious: All is not well in South Carolina’s prison system. Its troubles have been pretty well-documented over the past few…
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Evacuation orders lifted for all South Carolina counties
September 6, 2019In coordination with local law enforcement and county emergency management officials, Governor Henry McMaster has lifted evacuation orders for residents in all evacuated counties, effective immediately. Those counties include: Charleston, Berkeley,…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Beaufort, Jasper, and Colleton counties at 3:00 PM today
September 5, 2019Evacuation Orders Remain in Effect for all Zones in Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, Georgetown, and Horry Counties In coordination with local officials, Governor Henry McMaster has lifted the evacuation orders for…
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City of Columbia Municipal Election
September 4, 2019The filing period for the November 5, 2019 Municipal Election opened on Monday, August 19, 2019 at noon and closes on Friday, September 6, 2019 at noon. The following individual(s)…
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City of Columbia Municipal Election
September 4, 2019The filing period for the November 5, 2019 Municipal Election opened on Monday, August 19, 2019 at noon and closes on Friday, September 6, 2019 at noon. The following individual(s) have…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Names Brad Livingston as New Director of Administration
September 3, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has hired Brad Livingston as the agency’s new Director of Administration. Livingston is an experienced accountant and financial officer with 26 years of service in…
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September 2019 City Manager Spotlight
September 3, 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 West Columbia to host U.S. Census Job Fair
September 2, 2019
The City of West Columbia is hosting a U.S. Census Job Fair on Thursday, September 5, 2019, from 10 AM – 3 PM, in the City Hall Parking Lot (200…
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Gov. Henry McMaster requests federal disaster declaration in advance of Hurricane Dorian’s potential impact to the state
September 2, 2019COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has submitted to President Donald Trump a request for a federal emergency declaration in anticipation of the possible impact from Hurricane Dorian. A copy of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster orders mandatory evacuations for Coastal Counties effective September 2 at noon
September 2, 2019Governor Also Ordered School and State Government Office Closures in Coastal Counties Governor Henry McMaster, in coordination with local officials, has ordered the evacuation of coastal South Carolina residents for their…
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Amanda Wuenscher Mitchell launches new SC based lobbying firm
August 30, 2019
Amanda Wuenscher Mitchell announced the launch of AWM Consulting Group, a boutique governmental affairs firm focused on lobbying and offering a full range of services that can be customized and…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
August 26, 2019The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Central Midlands Council of Governments Seeking 1 (one) applicant for Appointment. The purpose…
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Floodwater Commission to hold statewide meeting and present initial reports
August 23, 2019
By Alex Junes-Ward The South Carolina Floodwater Commission will hold its third quarterly statewide meeting at Cheraw State Park on Mon., Aug. 26, presenting its first set of recommendations –…
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SCDOT wins two regional transportation awards
August 20, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won two regional transportation awards for its work to preserve a 100-year-old bridge in the Upstate and for innovative methods to maintain…
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City of Columbia Municipal Election
August 20, 2019The filing period for the November 5, 2019 Municipal Election opened on Monday, August 19, 2019 at noon and closes on Friday, September 6, 2019 at noon. The following individual(s)…
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African American Mayors Association releases report on the Future of Work in Cities
August 20, 2019The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) just released a new report entitled, “The Future of Work: The Effect of Job Automation on African-American and Latino Workers in Three Cities.” This…
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Graham on the Path Forward in Afghanistan
August 16, 2019
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made these statements on the path forward in Afghanistan. “American service members are not acting as policemen in Afghanistan. They are the front-line defense…
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Coroner’s Office Re-dedicates County Cemetery
August 13, 2019
The Coroner’s Office unveiled the first round of improvements made at the Richland County Cemetery during a re-dedication ceremony Tuesday morning. A new fence surrounds the cemetery, which serves as…
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City of Columbia hires new Assistant City Manager for Operations
August 12, 2019
The City of Columbia has announced a new member to its executive management team. Henry M. Simons has been named the new Assistant City Manager for Operations effective today, August…
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