Deadline nears to apply for ARPA funding through Richland County
October 12, 2022
Applications must be complete to be considered for available grant dollars Organizations in Richland County impacted by COVID-19 have until this Friday, Oct. 14 to apply for emergency federal funding…
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Charleston’s residential compost program expands, adds new drop sites with regional partners
October 11, 2022
Charleston’s residential compost program is now serving more people. All residents in the Charleston region can take their food scraps to participating drop sites – for free – to be…
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Conservation Commission grant bridges gaps at Harbison State Forest
October 10, 2022Application period for funding to reopen Dec. 1 Thanks to a grant from the Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC), volunteers with a local organization recently finished replacing four aging bridges…
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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding round two
October 10, 2022
Fiscal Year 2022/2023 The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the second round of 2022/2023 Fiscal Year projects/events need to take place in…
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SC issues tax relief due to Hurricane Ian, encourages filing by October 17 to receive state tax rebate in 2022
October 10, 2022
As a result of Hurricane Ian, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has extended the deadline for extension filers to file Individual Income Tax returns to February 15, 2023.…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – October 11 Agenda
October 10, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 11. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and the meeting…
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City of Laurens Demands Improved Waste Removal Service – Hires Locally Owned Trash Service
October 10, 2022
The City of Laurens has given notice that it will terminate its contract with Green For Life (GFL), formerly Waste Industries, Inc., and replace the provider when its contract expires…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Law Enforcement Analysis Following Hoax Phone Calls to Schools
October 7, 2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster wrote a letter today to South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel requesting that the agency work with local law enforcement and…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches From Our Future Scholars to Yours Campaign
October 4, 2022
Staff share their stories as part of SC’s 529 plan’s 20th anniversary State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today the launch of a new social media campaign promoting South Carolina’s Future…
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City of Charleston continues recovery efforts
October 3, 2022October 3 Hurricane Ian Recovery Briefing LATEST UPDATES Damage reports: As of 3 p.m., 336 rapid neighborhood-level assessments and 100 FEMA preliminary damage assessments had been completed. In addition, 256 damage…
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Berkeley County continuing to assess storm damage from Hurricane Ian
October 3, 2022
Minimal Damage Reported as of Monday, October 3 Berkeley County Government is continuing to assess storm damage across the County as part of the recovery process from Hurricane Ian. As…
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September 30 Hurricane Ian AM update
September 30, 2022
September 30 Hurricane Ian AM Update City of Charleston Experiencing Impacts of Hurricane Ian, Residents Urged to Stay Home Charleston, S.C. – The city of Charleston is now experiencing the early…
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September 30 Tropical Storm Ian AM update
September 29, 2022Here is a link to the September 30 AM update
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State agencies preparing for potential impact from Hurricane Ian
September 29, 2022On September 28, Governor Henry McMaster signed an Executive Order 2022-28 declaring a state of emergency and activating the state’s emergency operations plan, which enables state agencies to prepare for…
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City of Laurens Announces Early Closures for Friday
September 29, 2022
Due to the threat of high winds and heavy rain on Friday the City of Laurens will close the following City facilities at noon tomorrow: City Hall The Ridge
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Richland County offices to close Friday ahead of weather threat
September 29, 2022
Because of the potential of inclement weather with the approach of Tropical Storm Ian, Richland County facilities will be closed to the public Friday, Sept. 30. Non-essential County personnel will…
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State Agencies Preparing for Potential Impact from Hurricane Ian
September 28, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today signed an Executive Order 2022-28 declaring a state of emergency and activating the state’s emergency operations plan, which enables state agencies to prepare for Hurricane Ian’s potential impact…
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SCFC Urges Vigilance Against Wildfire as Hurricane Ian Approaches
September 28, 2022
As Hurricane Ian approaches the Palmetto State, bringing with it increased wind speeds and high gusts Thursday in particular, the South Carolina Forestry Commission is cautioning residents about the increase…
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Mashburn Construction joins Laurens County in Notable Groundbreaking Celebration
September 24, 2022
Mashburn Construction is pleased to announce the official groundbreaking of the Laurens County Historic Courthouse project. The project focuses on the historic exterior restoration and addition of the decades’ old…
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City Council highlights | September 20, 2022
September 21, 2022Advanced Water Meter Infrastructure The City Council Meeting on September 20, 2022, started with an important update from Columbia Water regarding the advanced water meter infrastructure throughout the City of…
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City of West Columbia Council District Three filing and election information
September 20, 2022
A Special Election for the City of West Columbia’s Council District Three seat will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Any person wishing to vote in this election must…
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Berkeley County receives $500,000 grant to fund revitalization in St. Stephen area
September 20, 2022
At its meeting on Monday, September 12, 2022, Berkeley County Council approved a $500,000 EPA Brownfields Assessment grant to help fund a large-scale revitalization initiative to greatly improve quality of life opportunities…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony to Celebrate Commencement of Historic Courthouse Exterior Restoration
September 18, 2022
The historic Courthouse on the Public Square in Laurens is getting a much needed facelift. On Friday, September 23 the community is invited to join public officials at the front…
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Graham applauds Clemson, SC State University funding announcement
September 15, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award Clemson University and South Carolina State University up to $70 million under the Partnerships…
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The Leadership Series – Leon Lott, Richland County Sheriff’s Department
September 14, 2022
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Cayce PD announces initiatives for Hispanic Heritage Month
September 14, 2022
On September 15, 2022, the Cayce Police Department and other local leaders will host a press announcement to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. Location: The Cayce Riverwalk, 201 Naples Ave.,…
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Will Rochester named New Berkeley County Emergency Management Director
September 13, 2022
Will Rochester has been named the new Director of Berkeley County Emergency Management. Rochester’s first official day in the new position was Monday, September 12, 2022. Rochester most recently served…
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Cayce Police Department receives SCLEA Accreditation
September 13, 2022
On September 9, 2022, the Cayce Police Department received reaccreditation from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation (SCLEA) Council. The Cayce Police Department, along with several other state and local…
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City’s Food Truck Fridays continues in September
September 12, 2022
After successful operations in August the City of Columbia continues the exciting summer initiative Food Truck Fridays. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – September 13 Agenda
September 12, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 13. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Greenwood County awarded $38 million for highway 246 widening project
September 11, 2022
Greenwood County was awarded $38 million from the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank for the widening of S.C. Highway 246 South. In a meeting yesterday, State Transportation Infrastructure Bank members…
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How to know if you are eligible for a state tax rebate
September 8, 2022
Make sure you file your 2021 return by October 17, 2022 What you need to know: You must file a South Carolina Individual Income Tax return (SC1040) for tax year…
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Richland County CASA summons superheroes for 5K event, fun day
September 8, 2022
Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is calling all superheroes to assemble for a race against child abuse on Saturday, Sept. 17. Participants are encouraged to dress as their…
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City Council Meeting Highlights | September 6, 2022
September 6, 2022Before the City Council meeting this afternoon, the City of Columbia made a big announcement regarding providing new services to our chronically unsheltered homeless population in the City of Columbia. …
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Two Laurens County Council Meetings Scheduled for Tuesday, September 6
September 4, 2022
On Tuesday, September 6, there will be a Special Called meeting at 5:30 pm followed by a meeting for the Committee as a Whole. The meeting location is the old…
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City of Clinton Accepting Accommodations Tax Grant Applications – Deadline is September 12
September 4, 2022
The City of Clinton will open the 2022 Accommodations Tax Grant Program funding cycle on Friday August 12, 2022. Organizations that attract or provide for tourists are encouraged to apply to the…
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Fountain Inn To Hold Its First Civics Academy
September 3, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn will be holding its first ever Civics Academy for residents. The Fountain Inn Civics Academy (FICA) is a Free 6-week course that provides residents of…
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SCDOT launches public information meeting for I-95 widening project
August 31, 2022
SCDOT Requests Input on Proposed Improvements The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will launch a virtual public information meeting for the I-95 Widening: Savannah River to US 278 project…
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SCDOT receives $190 million in additional federal road funds
August 31, 2022
State Policymakers and Strong Pipeline of Projects Position S.C. for More Funding The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) recently received notice that it will receive access to an additional…
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SCDOT wins regional transportation award for bridge project in Beaufort County
August 31, 2022The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won a regional transportation award for innovative technology used in the US 21 over Harbor River Bridge Replacement Project in Beaufort County. “We…
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The 2022 South Carolina State Budget Review
August 30, 2022
The South Carolina State Budget Review is an initiative of the South Carolina Bar. It is co-authored by Representative Micah Caskey (left) and House Minority Leader, Todd Rutherford (right). …
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SCDOT Office of Public Transit to host Technical Outreach Session
August 30, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Office of Public Transit is hosting a technical assistance outreach session for private nonprofit organizations who serve senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.…
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MPA Strategies Director of Development, Adrienne Patrick, secures federal grant for the City of Westminster
August 29, 2022
Adrienne Patrick, Director of Development at MPA Strategies, recently secured a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to develop a Downtown Master Plan for the City of Westminster. The…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Bipartisan Law Providing State Employees with Paid Family Leave
August 29, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster was joined last Thursday by a bipartisan group of members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 11, which provides state employees with…
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Berkeley County accepting applications for PARD Grant Program
August 25, 2022
Apply now through September 30, 2022 Berkeley County is accepting applications for park projects through the South Carolina Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) Grant Program for the 2023 Fiscal Year.…
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West Columbia Police Department is using ShotSpotter
August 23, 2022
The West Columbia Police Department has implemented ShotSpotter technology across one square mile of West Columbia to identify, locate, and deter gun violence, and improve the quality of life in…
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Grants available for building and maintaining recreational trails across South Carolina
August 23, 2022
SCPRT is accepting letters of intent from eligible entities until October 1, 2022 The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is now accepting letters of intent from…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – August 23 Agenda
August 22, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 23. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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The City of Charleston, Shifa Clinic hosting first clinic at Hope Center on August 19
August 18, 2022
The city of Charleston and the Shifa Clinic will host the first community health fair at the new Hope Center, 529 Meeting Street, on Friday, August 19, 2022 from 9…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominations to Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force
August 18, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster announced his three appointments to the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, which was created by the General Assembly to recommend policies for improving the recruitment, retention,…
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