Haley, Zais, Owens celebrate Charter Schools bill signing
May 14, 2012Governor: “We will no longer settle for what we think education has to be, we will lead on what education should be.” COLUMBIA, SC – May 14, 2012 – Governor…
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Municipal Association of SC recognized with awards for outreach and communications projects
May 14, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – MAY 14, 2012 – Outreach and communications projectscreated by the Municipal Association of South Carolina have beenrecognized for excellence by two statewide organizations. TheAssociation received five awards…
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Senator Clementa Pinckney Recognized as Champion of Affordable Housing
May 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 8, 2012 – Senator Clementa Pinckney has beenrecognized as Elected Official of the Year by the South Carolina StateHousing Finance and Development Authority (SC State Housing). …
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City Manager Presents Proposed Operating Budget for FY 2012-2013
May 7, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 7, 2012 – Greenville City Manager John Castile presented the City’s proposed FY 2012-2013 operating budget to City Council at the first of two work sessions…
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Marshall Taylor to become new DHEC General Counsel
May 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 3, 2012 – The South Carolina Department of Healthand Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that W. Marshall Taylor, Jr.will become the agency’s new General Counsel. As General…
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Graham Opposes NLRB Ambush Election Rule
April 24, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – April 24, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) spoke on the Senate floor in favor of attempts to stop the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB)…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Announces Savings Of $48 Million Dollars From New Bond Refinance
April 16, 2012Coupled with 2011 refinance, Loftis administration saves taxpayersa total of $72 million. In addition, Moody’s and Fitch reaffirm SouthCarolina’s top-rated AAA credit. COLUMBIA, SC – April 16, 2012 – State Treasurer…
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U.S. Senator Jim DeMint Announces EMPOWER SC Education Reform Summit
April 4, 2012Summit to feature former Florida Governor Jeb Bush as special guest speaker COLUMBIA, SC – April 4, 2012 – U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.)announced that he will partner with Governor…
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New chairman, board members join South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority
March 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 26, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley has announcedthe appointment of Christopher N. Union of Charleston as Chairman of thenine-member Board of Commissioners for the South Carolina…
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City of Greenville to Utilize Smart Cars for Parking Enforcement
March 19, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 19, 2012 – The City of Greenville recently purchased two Smart Cars to begin a phased replacement of the five electric vehicles currently being used by…
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Local businessman Jimmy Tobias announces Run for Congress Seat
March 19, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – March 19, 2012 – Local businessman Jimmy Tobias, 57, has officially filed to run for South Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District seat currently held by Trey Gowdy. Running…
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Graham Sponsors Medicare Reform Plan
March 16, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – March 16, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham signedon as a cosponsor of the Congressional Health Care for Seniors Act(CHCSA). The legislation would enroll all seniors into…
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Gov. Nikki Haley appoints Melody James to WCC
March 16, 2012COLUMBIA,SC – Governor NikkiHaley announced the appointment of Melody James to the South CarolinaWorkers’ Compensation Commission. “We look for Workers’ CompensationCommissioners who will be fair – and not political –…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces records retention policy
March 14, 2012Historictransparency initiative is first of its kind in 40 yearsCOLUMBIA, SC – March 14, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley announced that she has taken the historic step offinalizing with the…
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Graham Legislation Provides 'Rebate' to Consumers, Utilities, and Communities for Obama Administration's Refusal to Open Yucca Mountain
March 12, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – March 12, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SouthCarolina), one of the strongest supporters of nuclear energy in theSenate, has introduced legislation, The Nuclear Waste Fund Relief…
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Gov. Nikki Haley celebrates signing of Blue Alert bill
March 7, 2012State Rep. Eddie Tallon, SLED Chief Mark Keel, DPS Director Leroy Smith join governor COLUMBIA, SC – March 6, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley, State Rep. Eddie Tallon, South Carolina…
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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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