Laurens County Council Meeting – July 25 Agenda
July 24, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 25. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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Lakelands Young Republicans Unite District 55 Community for an Informative School Board Forum
July 22, 2023
The Lakelands Young Republicans are excited to announce a significant initiative aimed at fostering civic engagement and informed decision-making within the Laurens District 55 community. We take immense pride in…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $300 thousand in Federal Transit Administration funding for rural transit project
July 20, 2023Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced South Carolina will receive $342,000 in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Areas of Persistent Poverty Program funding for the TriCounty Link. Currently, the TriCounty Link…
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Richland County groups can apply for grants worth more than $2 million
July 19, 2023
Funding available for community-based programs, services Organizations in Richland County that offer community-based programs and services have until Monday, July 31 to apply for a share of more than $2…
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The City of Columbia becomes the first city/county in South Carolina to receive LEED Certification
July 19, 2023
The City of Columbia Public Works Department announced at last night’s City Council meeting that the City of Columbia has achieved LEED Gold certification. The City of Columbia is part…
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Richland County groups can apply for Grants worth more than $2 million
July 19, 2023
Funding available for community-based programs, services Organizations in Richland County that offer community-based programs and services have until Monday, July 31 to apply for a share of more than $2…
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City Council Highlights | July 18, 2023
July 19, 2023During the presentation portion of the City Council meeting, a proclamation was presented for National Parks and Recreation Month. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department wants to recognize several events…
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The City of Columbia invites YOU to participate in Columbia’s 8th annual Park(ing) Day!
July 19, 2023PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day…
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Captains BJ Ferguson and Lee Jenkins to lead Community Outreach and Recruitment for Town Fire Rescue Department
July 18, 2023
The Town of Hilton Head Island is thrilled to announce the strategic reassignment of two distinguished community mentors within its Fire Rescue Department, Fire Captains BJ Ferguson and Lee Jenkins.…
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Retailers must notify the SCDOR by August 14, 2023 if you sell tobacco products
July 18, 2023
What you need to know: All retailers are required to notify the SCDOR if they sell tobacco products by August 14, 2023. More information can be found in the ST-608,…
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Dorchester County holds ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ladson Road Fire and EMS Station
July 17, 2023
Dorchester County Government held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ladson Road Fire and EMS Station on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Elected officials, community leaders, and honored guests gathered together…
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City of Charleston concludes successful Intellicheck ID verification pilot, launches permanent program
July 17, 2023
Following the successful completion of its 6-month pilot program, the city of Charleston announced a permanent ID verification program in partnership with Intellicheck, Inc., an identity validation company that provides…
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Early Voting Now Open for Three LCSD55 Board Seats
July 17, 2023
Early voting is now open for the three open school board seats in Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD55). Eligible Voters can visit the Laurens County Voter Registration and Election…
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Congressman Duncan Holds Meeting and Site Visit to Laurens Post Office in Continued Efforts for Much Needed Improvements
July 16, 2023
During a recent week of local constituent work, Congressman Jeff Duncan made it a priority to bring U.S. Postal Service officials from Washington D.C. and Columbia to the district to…
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Mayor of Fountain Inn Announces Campaign for Re-election
July 16, 2023
On Friday, July 14, Mayor George Patrick “GP” McLeer announced that he would be running for re-election as mayor of Fountain Inn. To learn more about McLeer, his background and…
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Local Favorite, Cayce Fall Fest, returns October 7
July 14, 2023The City of Cayce is excited to announce the return of the Cayce Fall Fest! Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, October 7, from 12 pm – 6 pm…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for S. 36, Ignition Interlock
July 12, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) National President Tess Rowland, law enforcement officers, and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing…
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Deputy Police Chief Chito Walker appointed Interim Chief of Police
July 12, 2023
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Chito Walker as the Interim Chief of Police for the Charleston Police Department. Chief Walker, the department’s most senior Deputy…
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Berkeley County Government to hold in-house job fair July 13
July 6, 2023
Berkeley County Government is hosting an in-house job fair for open County positions on Thursday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the…
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Richland County launches Residential Rental Property Registration Program
July 6, 2023
Richland County’s new Residential Rental Property Registration Program will change registration and business license requirements for residential rental properties in unincorporated areas of the County. With the changes, the County…
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Rapid Shelter Columbia seeking donations
July 5, 2023Rapid Shelter Columbia serves men and women over the age of 18 who are chronically unsheltered by offering primary care, mental health, substance and overall physical/mental well-being and support. As…
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Hilton Head Island celebrates 360th sighting and town’s 40th anniversary
July 5, 2023You’re invited to participate, volunteer and share in the festivities This year marks two significant milestones in Hilton Head Island’s history – the 360th anniversary of the sighting of the…
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South Carolina’s 2023 Tax Free Weekend kicks off on Friday, August 4
July 5, 2023
What you need to know: South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 4-6, 2023. For 72 hours, tax-free items include computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories,…
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City of Orangeburg receives $22.7 million for Railroad Corner
June 29, 2023The City of Orangeburg will be receiving $22.7 million that will fund a pedestrian bridge and parking lot at Railroad Corner. Secretary Pete Buttigieg, along with Congressman James Clyburn were…
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SCSBIT’s Hinson promoted to assistant director for Risk Control
June 29, 2023
The South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust’s (SCSBIT) Risk Control Manager Tim Hinson has been named Assistant Director for Risk Control, effective July 1. “Tim’s promotion is SCSBIT’s formal recognition…
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Tax tips for remote workers and their employers
June 27, 2023
What you need to know: If you live in South Carolina and work from home for an out-of-state employer, South Carolina Income Taxes will be withheld from your paycheck, and…
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Fountain Inn Police Department Receives SRO funding from State
June 26, 2023
The Fountain Inn Police Department has been awarded $177,575 in funding for a school resource officer (SRO) for Fountain Inn Elementary. This development promises to provide a safer learning environment for students and peace of mind…
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$25.9 million in Federal Transit Administration funding for CARTA
June 26, 2023
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced nearly $26 million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding for the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority. The funding is a direct result of…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $551.5 million in broadband funding for South Carolina
June 26, 2023
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is allocating $551,535,983 in funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to help…
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Richland County seeks information on fixed base operator for airport
June 26, 2023
County also seeks to expand flight instruction services at Hamilton-Owens facility Richland County Government has issued requests for information (RFIs) related to Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services and flight instruction…
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City of Columbia Parking Services announces 2023 amnesty program
June 26, 2023City of Columbia Parking Services has announced an amnesty program. Citizens will have the opportunity to have all late fees forgiven that are 30 days up to 3 years old.…
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City of Clinton Police One Day Hiring Event – June 28
June 26, 2023
Have you been considering a career in law enforcement? The City of Clinton is hosting a one-day recruiting event on Wednesday, June 28 starting at 9:00 am at 211 N.…
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Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission Meeting June 27
June 26, 2023
The Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 27 at 8:15 am in the main office training room (3850 Hwy 221, Laurens, SC). The meeting is…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – June 27 Agenda
June 26, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 27. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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Richland County sets training sessions for Community Impact Grants
June 22, 2023
Starting July 1, organizations can apply for more than $2M in funding Richland County will soon accept applications for financial support from organizations that offer community-based programs and services. County…
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Berkeley County completes Daniel Island parking lot expansion project
June 22, 2023
Opening to the Public on Thursday, June 22 Berkeley County Government recently completed its parking lot expansion project on Daniel Island and is scheduled to open the lot to the…
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City Manager Teresa Wilson elected President of South Carolina City and County Management Association
June 22, 2023
City Manager Teresa Wilson has been elected President of the South Carolina City and County Management Association (SCCCMA). Outgoing President Tim Harper, County Administrator, Dillon County handed off the presidency…
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City Council Highlights June 20, 2023
June 21, 2023In the presentation portion of the City Council meeting, City Manager Teresa Wilson presented a check to the American Heart Association. This money was raised through multiple fundraisers from City…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Line Item Vetoes of FY 2023-2024 State Budget
June 20, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today announced his Line Item Vetoes of the FY 2023-2024 State Budget at a press conference. The budget includes a record number of 283 of Governor McMaster’s…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Bond Reform, Issues Signing Statement
June 20, 2023
Gov. Instructs SLED, DOI to Strictly Enforce New Law and Hold Bail Bondsmen, Electronic-Monitoring Companies Accountable Governor Henry McMaster today signed into law H. 3532, bond reform, and issued a signing…
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Community Development is accepting applications for the SHINE program
June 20, 2023
The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department is accepting applications for a new housing rehabilitation program, SHINE (Single-Family Housing Improvement for Neighborhood Enhancement). This program includes projects ranging from weatherization up to home replacement…
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Feel the Heat in newest exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
June 20, 2023
We watch the news with a sense of disbelief yet can’t seem to pull ourselves away even as the screen fills with image after image of raging wildfires. In its…
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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda – June 20
June 19, 2023
The City of Laurens will hold a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 20 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the CPW Training Center at…
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Laurens City Fire Department Earns Fire Safe Community Designation at State Conference
June 18, 2023
Laurens City Fire Department was well represented at the recent South Carolina Firefighter Conference. The department was represented at the conference by Chief Neil Roberts, Lieutenant Eric Morse, Engineer Sean…
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Richland County Offices, Drop-off Sites Closed Monday for Juneteenth
June 15, 2023
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, Richland County Government offices will close Monday, June 19. Richland County’s C&D Landfill Drop-off Center and Lower Richland Drop-off Center will be closed Monday…
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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health and SC Department on Aging release recommendations to combat social isolation in older adults
June 13, 2023
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, in partnership…
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Central Midlands Council of Governments hires local manager to serve as new Executive Director
June 13, 2023
Britt Poole has been hired as the new Executive Director for the Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG,) effective July 1, 2023. Poole comes to the agency with 22 years…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Executive Order to Ensure South Carolina’s Power Generation Future
June 12, 2023
Gov. McMaster Creates PowerSC Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2023-18, establishing the PowerSC Energy Resources and Economic Development Interagency Working Group (PowerSC). PowerSC will work with the state’s…
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SC Housing Board of Commissioners names interim executive director
June 12, 2023
The Board of Commissioners of the SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) announced Friday that Richard Hutto has been named the agency’s interim executive director. Hutto comes…
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Change in Location for City of Laurens Workshop on Boards and Commissions Applications
June 12, 2023
The City of Laurens would like to inform all interested individuals about a change in the workshop location for Council Members reviewing applications for boards and commissions. The workshop, previously…
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