Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions
February 7, 2019
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Columbia Housing Authority Commission Seeking one (1) Applicant for Appointment. Applicant must reside within the city limits. The mission of the Columbia Housing Authority is “to meet…
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Mayor Benjamin welcomes new Mayor’s Fellows to City Hall
February 7, 2019Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin welcomes eight students to the Mayor’s Fellows program. The program provides both undergraduate and graduate-level students with the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of how…
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City to host Commercial Retention & Redevelopment orientation sessions
February 7, 2019
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities will host two public orientation sessions to discuss the Commercial Retention & Redevelopment (CRR) program. Participants will receive information on CRR and…
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City Manager Spotlight – February 2019
February 7, 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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Application process open for Accommodations Tax & Hospitality Tax Grant funding fiscal year 2019/2020
February 6, 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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Lexington County announces new Lexington County Fire Service chief
February 6, 2019
The County of Lexington has named Mark A. Davis as the new Lexington County Fire Service fire chief, replacing former Fire Chief Brad Cox, who retired Jan. 25, 2019. Davis…
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County of Lexington announces new Lexington County Fire Service chief
February 5, 2019The County of Lexington has named Mark A. Davis as the new Lexington County Fire Service fire chief, replacing former Fire Chief Brad Cox, who retired Jan. 25, 2019. Davis…
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County of Lexington announces new Lexington County Fire Service chief
February 5, 2019
The County of Lexington has named Mark A. Davis as the new Lexington County Fire Service fire chief, replacing former Fire Chief Brad Cox, who retired Jan. 25, 2019. Davis…
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City of Charleston partners with SC Thrive to provide free tax clinics
February 4, 2019The average South Carolina tax filer pays $273 to file their state and federal taxes. For many families, that price is just too high. That is why the City of…
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City’s Poet Laureate continues to make literary art public art for another term
February 4, 2019Dr. Ed Madden has been reappointed as the City’s Poet Laureate for a second four-year term. As the city’s first poet laureate, Dr. Madden has used his experience as…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Co-Chairmen of Santee Cooper Study Committee release report on initial offers to purchase Santee Cooper
February 4, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster joined Senator Paul Campbell and Representative Murrell Smith in releasing to the public the report on the bids submitted by parties interested in purchasing Santee Cooper or…
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Annual South Carolina MPO-COG conference held in Beaufort
February 4, 2019The state’s most influential transportation planners gather Feb. 4-5, 2019 The Greater Beaufort-Port Royal Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), announced the annual South Carolina Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and Councils…
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Major road projects top transportation priorities in 2019
February 4, 2019
A major road project gets underway in Richland County this year and construction continues on another as transportation officials work to address traffic congestion and road safety on major thoroughfares…
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2019 State of the City Address Speech
January 30, 2019
Please see below Columbia Mayor’s Steve Benjamin’s State of the City Address as delivered at the University of South Carolina School of Law in the Karen Williams Courtroom. Good…
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Congressman Wilson receives committee assignments
January 29, 2019
U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) received the following committee assignments for the 116th Congress: House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member: Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism Subcommittee Member: Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and…
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Richland County Utilities employee honored by statewide water association
January 29, 2019
A Richland County Utilities employee has received statewide recognition for her work in the field of water analysis. Kelly Price was presented in January with the Laboratory Analyst of the…
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SC Banking Commissioner Robert Davis retires
January 29, 2019Robert L. Davis is presented with a framed resolution from the State Board of Financial Institutions and State Treasurer Curtis Loftis in acknowledgement of his service as the Commissioner of…
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Elections, new appointments to S.C. Floodwater Commission
January 25, 2019Connor named chair of the Commission’s National Security Task Force By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. Bill Connor was unanimously elected chairman of the National Security Task…
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Local church presents check to Richland County Sheriff’s Foundation
January 25, 2019By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Members of the Korean Community Presbyterian Church in downtown Columbia presented Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott with a check in the amount…
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Local church presents check to Richland County Sheriff’s Foundation
January 25, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Members of the Korean Community Presbyterian Church in downtown Columbia presented Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott with a check in the amount…
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Elections, new appointments to S.C. Floodwater Commission
January 25, 2019
Connor named chair of the Commission’s National Security Task Force By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. Bill Connor was unanimously elected chairman of the National Security Task…
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Transformative education legislation filed on January 24, 2019
January 24, 2019
Three bills filed today to modernize education system with a focus on students and teachers. House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement today: “It is time for transformative…
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Statement from State Superintendent Molly Spearman on House Bill 3759
January 24, 2019
State Superintendent Molly Spearman today released the following statement on the filing of House Bill 3759, the “South Carolina Career Opportunity and Access for All Act”: . “As a proud South…
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State of the State Address – January 2019
January 24, 2019
As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 23, 2019 The State House, Columbia Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you all for being here tonight, those in this magnificent building as well…
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Columbia Housing Authority works to house displaced residents; thanks community for support
January 23, 2019
Following the shutdown of Allen Benedict Court last Friday, 411 residents, representing 212 families, have been moved into temporary housing. “Director Walker and his staff are committed to taking care…
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ov. Henry McMaster statement on U.S. Department and Health and Human Services granting religious freedom waiver request
January 23, 2019Waiver Protects S.C. Child Placing Agencies’ Religious Freedom COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the United States Department of Health and Human Services’…
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Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 – February Public Open Houses
January 23, 2019
The City of Columbia will host two public open houses to share what the project team has learned from citizen input and research during the first phase of Columbia Compass,…
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Kevin Shwedo to continue leading S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles
January 23, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Kevin Shwedo will continue serving as executive director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV). Executive Director Shwedo was first appointed to his…
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Military expert receives South Carolina’s highest award
January 22, 2019By Chris Carter COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. (Ret.) W. Thomas Smith Jr. received the ORDER OF THE PALMETTO, the highest award presented by the State of South Carolina, Jan.…
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Military expert receives South Carolina’s highest award
January 22, 2019
By Chris Carter COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. (Ret.) W. Thomas Smith Jr. received the ORDER OF THE PALMETTO, the highest award presented by the State of South Carolina, Jan.…
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Director Jerry Adger to continue leading S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
January 21, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Jerry Adger will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS). Director Adger was originally appointed…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces South Carolina’s next Adjutant General
January 18, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Major General R. Van McCarty will be South Carolina’s next Adjutant General. Maj. Gen. McCarty will become the first Adjutant General appointed by a governor…
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BHSA recognizes Legislators of the Year
January 17, 2019
Senator Kevin Johnson was awarded the Behavioral Health Services Association (BHSA) Legislator of the Year for the SC Senate and Representative Richard “Richie” Yow was recognized as the Legislator of…
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Tony K. Cox named Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 17, 2019
Tony K. Cox, of Horry County, was named Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, during the commission’s monthly meeting in…
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Robert D. “Robby” Robbins named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 17, 2019
Robert D. “Robby” Robbins, of Summerville, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, during the commission’s monthly meeting in Columbia.…
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Director Hartley Powell to continue leading S.C. Department of Revenue
January 16, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Hartley Powell will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR). Director Powell was first appointed to his current position…
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South Carolina issuing February SNAP benefits early
January 16, 2019
February payments will be made Thursday because of government shutdown The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) will be issuing February Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits early as a result…
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Gov. Henry McMaster unveils Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget
January 15, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced the FY 2019-20 Executive Budget – a fiscally responsible budget that invests heavily in K-12 education, returns $200 million of surplus funds back to the taxpayers…
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Lowcountry Rapid Transit community workshops announced
January 14, 2019The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments will hold a series of three interactive, public community workshops Jan. 29-31 in Charleston, Summerville and North Charleston to kick off the next phase of…
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Greenville County Redevelopment Authority announces a notice of funding availability for the new Greenville County Affordable Housing Fund
January 14, 2019
The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) announces the Availability of Funding for the newly established Greenville County Affordable Housing Fund (GCAHF) and is requesting proposals from non-profit and for-profit housing developers.…
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County Engineer’s work featured in National Scientific Journal
January 10, 2019
A Richland County employee who collaborated on pioneering research will have his work recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers, which will publish a scientific paper of the findings…
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2019 Inaugural Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 9, 2019
Inaugural Address as Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 9, 2019 The Statehouse, Columbia GOVERNOR HENRY McMASTER: It is another beautiful day in South Carolina. Thank you for coming. Words cannot…
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SWAT-certification week for Sheriff’s Dept.’s Special Response Team
January 9, 2019By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Candidates for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Response Team (RCSD-SRT) are being put through the paces this week as they master…
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Graham elected Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee
January 9, 2019
United States Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has been elected to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Established in 1816 as one of the original standing committees…
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Council elects Livingston to serve as Chair; Myers as Vice Chair
January 9, 2019Councilwoman Dalhi Myers, District 10, and Councilman Paul Livingston, District 4 Councilman Paul Livingston was elected Tuesday by Richland County Council to serve as its Chair, after an earlier…
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SWAT-certification week for Sheriff’s Dept.’s Special Response Team
January 9, 2019By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Candidates for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Response Team (RCSD-SRT) are being put through the paces this week as they master…
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Submit grant applications for Conservation, Historic Preservation projects
January 8, 2019
Richland County Conservation Commission is accepting applications for its Historic Preservation and Community Conservation grants. The grants are used to help fund projects that protect and preserve land and historic…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
January 7, 2019
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Seeking seven (7) Applicants for Appointment/Re-Appointment. Four (4) must…
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A compelling case against high taxes
January 7, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller It’s the central dividing line of American politics: the age-old debate between those who generally favor higher spending and taxes, and those on the other…
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An organized front against natural disasters
January 7, 2019Floodwater Commission begins work mitigating impacts of catastrophic storms By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and some 75-80 floodwater experts – scientists, engineers,…
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