Advertise responsibly and decrease youth tobacco use
November 7, 2018
The LRADAC Prevention Department was awarded funds from the SC Tobacco Free Collaborative, for the development of their content-neutral marketing campaign, Counter the Influence. The initiative will focus on bringing awareness…
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Treasured Trees Nominations
November 7, 2018
The nomination deadline for the Treasured Trees Program is Friday, November 16. The Treasured Trees program seeks to document and preserve trees that are significant for a variety of reasons.…
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Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 upcoming community meetings
November 5, 2018
The City of Columbia will host 10 public meetings throughout the City regarding Columbia Compass, the ten-year update to the City of Columbia’s comprehensive plan. This 12 to 18-month effort…
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Lexington County Public Library to offer amnesty for charity!
November 5, 2018Lexington County Public Library will waive late fees for overdue materials that are returned during a special Amnesty Week to be held November 11-17, 2018. Patrons who return current overdue…
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Richland County hires interim County Administrator
November 1, 2018
Richland County Council officially will introduce its new Interim County Administrator to residents when it meets Nov. 13, but Edward Gomeau wasted no time getting to work since starting the…
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West Columbia Police Department growing hair for No Shave November
October 31, 2018
The West Columbia Police Department (WCPD) is growing hair to raise money for No-Shave.org (benefitting Colorectal Cancer Research, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and Prevent Cancer Foundation) and the West Columbia…
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City Manager’s Spotlight – November 2018
October 31, 2018
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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State of South Carolina announces partnership with Fraunhofer Institute
October 31, 2018
New collaboration to create unified, cloud-based platform to support South Carolina’s logistics industry The S.C. Department of Commerce today announced a partnership between the state of South Carolina and the Fraunhofer…
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The foundation of “America’s law enforcement agency”
October 31, 2018By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Countless law enforcement agencies have achieved fame and notoriety over the previous 100 years. High profile criminal cases have led to the renown of…
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The foundation of “America’s law enforcement agency”
October 31, 2018
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Countless law enforcement agencies have achieved fame and notoriety over the previous 100 years. High profile criminal cases have led to the renown of…
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Charleston County Public Library and government officials break ground on St. Paul’s Hollywood Library
October 30, 2018
Construction of the new St. Paul’s Hollywood Library branch is underway. Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and Charleston County Government officials kicked off the construction of the new facility during a groundbreaking ceremony on…
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Museum Newsroom: FREE General Admission, Sat., Nov 3 & Sun., Nov. 4
October 30, 2018
Last Tuesday in Oz, Tuesday, Oct. 30 Guests can experience the Museum of Oz after hours with haunted museum ghost tours at 6:30 p.m., special planetarium shows like Skies over Oz at…
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2019 Industrial Hemp Pilot Program growers selected
October 30, 2018
. . . The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has selected 40 farmers to participate in the 2019 SC Industrial Hemp Pilot Program. The famers represent 24 counties throughout…
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Education and business leaders push for accountable education through passage of Amendment 1
October 30, 2018In a rare showing of bipartisan support, Republican State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and former Democratic Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum joined a chorus of business leaders and local officials to…
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Cayce Police Captain graduates from the FBI National Academy
October 30, 2018The City of Cayce announced that Captain James “Jimmy” Gleaton of the Cayce Department of Public Safety (CDPS) graduated from the 273rd Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA) on September 13, 2018. Captain Gleaton,…
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Cayce Police Captain graduates from the FBI National Academy
October 30, 2018
The City of Cayce announced that Captain James “Jimmy” Gleaton of the Cayce Department of Public Safety (CDPS) graduated from the 273rd Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA) on September 13, 2018. Captain Gleaton,…
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Chief Holbrook receives 2018 Strom Thurmond Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement
October 28, 2018In partnership with the United States Attorney’s Office’s (District of South Carolina) Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers’ Association (SCLEOA), and the Strom Thurmond Foundation, the Columbia…
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Record cuts to unemployment tax rate
October 28, 2018
This year’s Reduction Represents the Sixth Consecutive Year of Cutting S.C. Business Taxes Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton announced that…
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Charleston launches online performance management hub
October 25, 2018The City of Charleston is proud to announce the launch of a new online, data-driven performance management hub focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of City services. The hub…
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Mayor Tecklenburg announces renovation plan for Charleston Municipal Golf Course
October 25, 2018This afternoon, Mayor John Tecklenburg joined members of Charleston City Council and community leaders for a press conference to announce the city’s plans to renovate the Municipal Golf Course for…
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Richland County CASA receives national grant to benefit more children
October 24, 2018
The National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) awarded a $35,000 Program Expansion Grant to Richland County CASA to recruit, screen and train more local volunteers to serve children who experience…
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Lexington sheriff secures grant funding for liaison to Hispanic community
October 23, 2018
Funding for a victim advocate to assist Lexington County Hispanics affected by crime is part of more than $46 million worth of grants recently approved for law enforcement agencies statewide…
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U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin elected to Executive Committee of Global Parliament of Mayors
October 23, 2018
Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin was elected to the Executive Committee of the Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM). Unlike any other urban network,…
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Susie Shannon, President & CEO of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, participates in education field study in Finland
October 19, 2018Susie Shannon, President and CEO of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness is one of 23 South Carolina education stakeholders invited to visit Finland’s public schools to gain insight into…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
October 17, 2018
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking two (4) Applicants. The purpose of…
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Huvis Indorama Advanced Materials launching operations in Spartanburg County
October 17, 2018Joint Manufacturing Venture Creating 50 New Jobs Huvis Indorama Advanced Materials, a 50-50 joint venture between Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited and South Korea-based Huvis Corporation, is launching new manufacturing…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes winners
October 17, 2018Blythewood family wins Carolina Prize Pack, $529 College Savings Grant South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the winners of the second annual Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes. Sarah Christopher of Awendaw,…
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Mayor Benjamin welcomes new Mayor’s Fellows to City Hall
October 15, 2018Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin welcomes six students this fall to the Mayor’s Fellows program. The program provides both undergraduate and graduate-level students with the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster creates statewide Commission to address flooding
October 15, 2018Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-50, which creates the South Carolina Floodwater Commission. The governor has created the Commission due to a need for communication and coordination between local…
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City of Columbia’s 40th Annual Veterans Day Parade
October 15, 2018
The City of Columbia’s 40th Annual Veterans Day Parade will be held on Monday, Nov. 12, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. The Veterans Day Parade, known as one of…
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Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine to speak at the EmPOWERED to Serve Summit and Urban Health Accelerator in Baltimore, MD
October 15, 2018
On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine will be a guest speaker at the EmPOWERED to Serve Summit and Urban Health Accelerator in Baltimore, MD. The summit will…
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Special Recycling Collection Event for residents in Lexington and Richland Counties – October 20
October 15, 2018Lexington and Richland County residents are encouraged to recycle electronics, scrap metal and household hazardous waste and to have paper documents shred on site free of charge on Saturday, October…
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Special Recycling Collection Event for residents in Lexington and Richland Counties – October 20
October 15, 2018
Lexington and Richland County residents are encouraged to recycle electronics, scrap metal and household hazardous waste and to have paper documents shred on site free of charge on Saturday, October…
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Safety Tips: What to Do Before, During, and After a Hurricane
October 11, 2018These tips are critical to staying safe before, during, and after a hurricane The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June through November and, although most of the time all you…
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City Officials announce Customer Care Information Hotline during Tropical Storm Michael
October 11, 2018
City of Columbia officials are urging citizens to use a primary contact number for information during Tropical Storm Michael operations. The primary information number is telephone number 803-545-3300. The customer care…
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Town of Lexington Hurricane Michael update
October 10, 2018
Due to the pending arrival and impact Hurricane Michael will have on South Carolina and the Midlands Region, the Town of Lexington has rescheduled the following event: Show has been…
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The City of Columbia will be postponing solid waste collections for Thursday, October 11, 2018
October 10, 2018
Due to expected high winds from Hurricane Michael, the City of Columbia will be postponing solid waste collections for Thursday, October 11, 2018. Thursday service areas for garbage, recycling and…
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Hurricane Michael update
October 10, 2018
As the County prepares for Hurricane Michael, residents are asked to note the following: CLOSING: Richland County offices will close Thursday, Oct. 11. The County will resume normal operating hours…
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Lexington County to remain open for business Thursday, County EOC moves to OPCON 4
October 10, 2018
While County officials continue to monitor the path of Hurricane Michael and its potential impacts for our area, the County of Lexington will remain open for business to residents and…
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Lexington Sheriff spokesman earns national certification
October 9, 2018
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s captain of public information has earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s highest certification for public information officers. Capt. Adam Myrick completed three weeks of…
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Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 interactive online survey
October 9, 2018
The City of Columbia has released an interactive online survey in order to gather information for Columbia Compass, the ten-year update to the City of Columbia’s comprehensive plan. This 12…
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City officially launches Blue Bike Share
October 8, 2018Mayor Steve Benjamin, City Officials, Bewegen, and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Officially Launch Blue Bike Share The official launch of the new bike share system, Blue Bike was…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Marlboro Team South Carolina Day
October 5, 2018State and Federal Officials, Non-Profits will Offer Residents Disaster Relief Assistance Governor Henry McMaster has announced that Marlboro Team South Carolina Day will be held Tuesday, October 9 in Bennettsville,…
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Flood recovery continues: Richland County marks historic event; replaces more homes
October 4, 2018
It’s been three years since Richland County experienced the historic October 2015 flood – a time that, for many, signifies loss and devastation. To aid in the community’s recovery, Richland…
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Conway, SC is open for business!
October 3, 2018The majority of the small business community of Conway, South Carolina wants you to know that they are operational and ready to serve the needs of Horry County residents! In…
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State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers opening in Chesterfield, Dillon and Horry Counties
October 3, 2018The State of South Carolina and FEMA are opening three Disaster Recovery Centers in the cities of Cheraw (Chesterfield County) Dillon (Dillon County) and Conway (Horry County) Tuesday, Oct. 2.…
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LT. Matthew Timmerman graduates from FBI National Academy
October 2, 2018
Chief Terrence Green announced that Lieutenant Matt Timmerman has graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. On Thursday September 13, 2018, Lieutenant Matt Timmerman, along with 228 men…
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Museum Newsroom: $1 General Admission Sunday, Oct. 7
October 2, 2018
Tuesday in Oz, Oct. 2 Guests can experience the Museum of Oz after hours with ghost tours at 6:30 p.m., special pumpkin planetarium shows like Skies over Oz at 6 p.m. and HalloScream…
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Florence and Darlington County residents eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance
October 2, 2018At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence to make residents in Florence and Darlington counties eligible…
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ACRE awards $175,000 to SC Food Hub Network
October 1, 2018
The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) has awarded $175,000 to the South Carolina Food Hub Network to improve logistics for the state’s five food hubs: GrowFood Carolina in…
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