City Manager Presents Proposed 2013-2017 Capital Improvement Program
March 6, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 5, 2012 – Greenville City Manager John Castile presented the City’s proposed 2013-2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to City Council at the first of two work…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Holly Gillespie Pisarik as next Director of LLR
March 2, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 2, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley announced Holly Gillespie Pisarik as the nextDirector of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation(LLR). Pisarik currently serves…
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New online service connects small business and entrepreneurs 24-7 for first time
February 29, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 29, 2012 – Gov. Nikki Haley and the South Carolina Department of Commerce todaylaunched a new service called South Carolina Business Network at SCBizNetwork.com.The service provides…
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Governor Haley announces job training initiative with ACT
February 10, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 10, 2012 – Gov. Nikki Haley, Department ofEmployment and Workforce Executive Director Abraham Turner, ACT WorkforceDevelopment Division President Martin Scaglione and Midlands Technical CollegePresident Sonny White…
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Graham Opposes Obamacare Mandates Which Violate Religious Freedom
February 9, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced he opposes the Obama Administration’s push for mandates on contraception which forces some religious organizations to provide services which…
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Restoration of Reedy West Bank Set to Begin
February 7, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – After successfully completing the stabilization of approximately 100 feet of river bank within Falls Park on February 13, the City will begin work on the second phase…
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Graham Sponsors Legislation To Approve Keystone XL Pipeline
January 30, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) today joined 43 Senators in sponsoring legislation toapprove the Keystone XL pipeline. In addition to providing stable oilsupplies,…
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Allison Barry to Serve as S.C. Department of Commerce’s Lead Agribusiness Recruiter
January 25, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – January 25, 2012 – The South Carolina Departmentof Commerce announced the addition of Allison Amick Barry to theagency’s Global Business Development division as the new agribusinessproject manager.…
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More Than 50 Legislators Honored with Business Advocate Awards
January 24, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – January 24, 2012 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, presented 54 South Carolina legislators with the third annual Business Advocate…
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Clemson Palmetto Poll finds Gingrich leading, 20% of S.C. voters still uncommitted
January 21, 2012CLEMSON, SC – January 20, 2012 – With polls opening in less than 24hours for the important South Carolina presidential primary election,the final Palmetto Poll shows Newt Gingrich leading over…
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Congressional Delegation to Visit Africa
January 6, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – January 6, 2012 – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), John Thune (R-South Dakota), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Mike Johanns (R-Nebraska), Kay Hagan (D-North Carolina), Richard Burr (R-North…
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UBS Ice on Main Extended by Popular Demand
December 29, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – December 30, 2011 – The overwhelming success of UBS Ice on Main has prompted the city of Greenville to extend the new downtown attraction by one week.…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces updated record retention policy
December 22, 2011Office of the Governor to develop policy with Department of Archives and History COLUMBIA, SC – December 22, 2011 – Governor Nikki Haley today announcedthat her office is working with…
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Gov. Nikki Haley releases new video: “2011: The Year Jobs Began Coming Back to S.C.”
December 13, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – December 12, 2011 – As her first year in office draws to a close, Governor Nikki Haley today released a new video entitled, “2011: The Year Jobs…
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Rep. James Smith, Ed Sellers to be Honored at Riley Institute Event
December 11, 2011Awards for legislative leadership, civic leadership to be presented at annual David H. Wilkins awards dinnerGREENVILLE, SC – December 9, 2011 – The Riley Institute at FurmanUniversity has announced that…
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City Announces Winter Recreation Schedule
December 7, 2011Parks and Recreation Department to offer a variety of youth and adult programs GREENVILLE, SC – December 7, 2011 – The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department announced its…
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Gov. Nikki Haley congratulates Boeing, thanks people across country for their support
November 30, 2011“When the feds attack a company in South Carolina, they can expect us to fight back and win” COLUMBIA, SC – November 30, 2011 – Governor Nikki Haley this evening released…
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Graham Supports Stopping Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Executive Bonuses
November 16, 2011WASHINGTON, DC – November 16, 2011 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) today said he supports efforts prohibiting Fannie Maeand Freddie Mac executives from receiving millions in bonuses as longas…
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Clemson Palmetto Poll finds GOP voters uncommitted in presidential race
November 10, 2011CLEMSON, SC – November 10, 2011 – Two months short of the state’s Jan. 21, 2012, presidentialprimary, South Carolina voters are unsure of who is the best GOPcandidate to support.…
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Second Community Planning Meeting for Holston Creek
November 8, 2011Community Encouraged to Attend SPARTANBURG, SC – November 8, 2011 – Having heard input from the surrounding community on September 27th, consultants Milone and MacBroom went to work. The opinions…
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LCWSC Makes Direct Impact with Small Change
October 6, 2011Coins that Care program partners with Crisis Center to provide utility bill payments for local families in need LAURENS COUNTY, SC – October 7, 2011 – The Laurens County Water…
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National Purchasing Institute Selects ReWa as only SC Government Agency to Receive Procurement Award
September 29, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – September 29, 2011 – Denitsa Terzieva-McGuirt, Purchasing Manager for Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), has been awarded the prestigious 16th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award (AEP)…
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ReWa Breaks Ground on Regional Consolidation Project
August 16, 2011PIEDMONT, SC – August 16, 2011 – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) recently recognized the launch of a major development project with a groundbreaking ceremony. The event broke ground on the…
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City to Offer New Fall Recreational Programming
August 10, 2011Parks and Recreation Department expands lineup to feature 30 new programs GREENVILLE, SC – August 8, 2011 – The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department announced today its new…
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City Of Spartanburg to Hold Groundbreaking for the New Stewart Park
August 8, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – August 3, 2011 – A groundbreaking program tocelebrate the initial improvements to Stewart Park will take place at11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 500 Highland…
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Seven New Greenlink Vehicles Being Readied for Service
July 25, 2011GREENVILLE, SC, July 22, 2011 – Public Transportation Director Carl Jackson announced that the City has taken delivery of seven new buses to supplement the Greenlink fleet. The 35-foot, heavy-duty…
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City Announces New Fire Chief
July 15, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – July 15, 2011 – Greenville City Manager John Castile announced today that the City has hired Stephen J. Kovalcik to replace long-time fire chief Tommy McDowell, who…
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City and Senior Action Announce Changes in Service Delivery Partnership
July 10, 2011Long-term agreement streamlined to better serve city’s senior citizens GREENVILLE, SC – July 8, 2011 – City of Greenville and Senior Action officials announced changes to the organizations’ long-term partnership…
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Approved By SC State Housing Board of Commissioners
July 5, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – June 30, 2011 – The Board of Commissioners for the SouthCarolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC StateHousing) approved more than $1 million in Housing Trust…
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Greenville, SC wins “Best of the Best” water taste test
June 15, 2011Water Provider Secures Top Honor at American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE11) GREENVILLE, SC – June 15, 2011 – The American Water Works Association (AWWA) announced that…
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Northwest Recreation Center Receives Facelift
April 27, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – April 25, 2011 – The Northwest Recreation Center located at 701 Saxon Avenue has received a facelift. Internal upgrades include new ceiling and floor tiles and painting…
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Renewable Water Resources Employee Receives WEF Award
April 26, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – April 26, 2011 – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has recognized Adger Turner, Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) West Divisions Manager, with the William D. Hatfield Award. The…
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Nominations Being Accepted for 2011 TD Bank Making a Difference Award
April 11, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – April 11, 2011 – Nominations for the 2011 TD Bank Making a Difference Community Leadership Award are now being accepted. Held in conjunction with the Greenville Hospital…
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Upstate Elected Officials Provided an Update on the Region
April 1, 2011UPSTATE, SC – March 31, 2011 – Elected leaders from the cities and counties within the 10-county Upstate, as well as members of the Upstate legislative delegation, once again assembled…
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Greenlink Receives Statewide Recognition
March 28, 2011South Carolina Department of Transportation honors Greenlink at annual conference GREENVILLE, SC – March 28, 2011 – Greenlink received the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) Most Improved Transit Provider…
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Outdoor Events Season Is Back! Music On Main Set To Begin In April
March 21, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – April 7, 2011 – The City of Spartanburg’s long running weekly concert series Music on Main – will kick off on Thursday, April 7. The event, presented…
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Outdoor Events Season Is Back!- Jazz On The Square Begins April 1
March 21, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – April 1, 2011 – The City of Spartanburg and presenting sponsor QS/1 will once again be bringing live Jazz music to downtown Spartanburg when the 2011 season…
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Reedy River Bank Stabilization Project Scheduled Begins March 21
March 21, 2011Project designed to address erosion along river bank behind Peace Center GREENVILLE SC – March 18, 2011 – On Monday, March 21, the City began work to stabilize approximately 450…
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City Web Site Features New Map-Based Application
March 20, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – March 18, 2011 – The City of Greenville has launched a new interactive web application called Historic Aerial Photography Viewer, which allows users to view aerial photos…
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City Kicks Off 2011 Downtown Event Series This Week
March 16, 2011Popular weekly events launch season with St. Patrick’s Day celebration GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville kicks off its Downtown Event Series this week with the season opening nights…
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Mayors encourage Congressional support of successful local grant program
March 3, 2011Community Development Block Grant program threatened on Capitol Hill COLUMBIA, SC – March 3, 2011 – More than 100 mayors from around thestate have come together to call on the…
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2011 Riley-Wilkins Dinner Event Honoring Sen. Wes Hayes, Minor Shaw
February 3, 2011South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley Spoke at Jan. 25 Event Honoring Sen. Wes Hayes, Minor Shaw David H. Wilkins awards event sponsored by Riley Institute at Furman Click here to…
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City Unveils Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
February 2, 2011Greenville currently leads state with 16 units installed downtown GREENVILLE, SC – February 2, 2011 – The City of Greenville and Plug In Carolina, a Charleston nonprofit sponsored by the…
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St. Francis Fall For Greenville Donates $35,000 To Local Community
January 26, 2011Six nonprofit organizations benefit from annual event GREENVILLE, SC – January 26, 2011 – St. Francis Fall for Greenville board members and event partners today presented $35,000 to six nonprofit…
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Travelers Rest native crowned South Carolina Watermelon Queen
January 20, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – January 20, 2011 – Holly Whatley, a 23-year-old native of Travelers Rest and recent graduate of Presbyterian College, was crowned as the South Carolina Watermelon Queen Jan.…
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Gov. Haley announces Upstate businessman David Black to lead Insurance
January 20, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – January 20, 2011 – Governor Nikki Haley today announced the appointment of Greenville’s David Black to be the next Director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance.…
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Partial Closure Of Swamp Rabbit Trail To Begin January 25
January 20, 2011City to spend up to four weeks on Reedy River bank stabilization project GREENVILLE, SC – January 20, 2011 – The City of Greenville will close part of the Swamp…
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USA Cycling Professional Championships Race Into Greenville Memorial Day Weekend
January 19, 2011Event partners kick off countdown to major tourism event in Upstate GREENVILLE, SC – May 28-30, 2011 – The Greenville Hospital System USACycling Professional Championships will return to Greenville for…
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CITY WEATHER RELATED CLOSURES CONTINUE WEDNESDAY
January 12, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – January 12, 2011 – In anticipation of Wednesday’s continued hazardous weather and road conditions, the City of Greenville will close/suspend the following services: City of Greenville offices…
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City Sponsoring Annual “Grinding Of the Greens” Program
December 22, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville is once again sponsoring its annual “Grinding of the Greens” Christmas tree recycling program. For the convenience of city residents, trees can be…
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