South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2015 Angels
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…
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Gov. Haley and fellow governors oppose Iran Nuclear Agreement
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and fourteen fellow governors sent a letter to President Barack Obama, this morning, opposing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or the Iran Nuclear Agreement.…
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S.C. Rep. Jenny Horne selected for 2015 Aspen-Rodel Fellowship
September 2, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – The Aspen Institute has announced the next group of Rodel Fellows, and South Carolina State Rep. Jenny Horne (R-Summerville), who gave a moving speech in July that helped…
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Statement from Mayor Joseph Riley on the City of Charleston Fire Department
August 27, 2015
“The City of Charleston Fire Department having earned the Accredited status by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International is a huge achievement for our Fire Department and for the City.…
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Mogul establishing first North American operations in the Upstate
August 26, 2015
Company Investing $17.6 Million To Establish A Facility In Laurens County LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Mogul, a privately-owned company that focuses on the production of and sale of nonwovens, is…
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Mogul establishing first North American operations in the Upstate
August 26, 2015
Company Investing $17.6 Million To Establish A Facility In Laurens County LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Mogul, a privately-owned company that focuses on the production of and sale of nonwovens, is…
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SC Ports Authority, Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announce Daniel Island Land Transfer
August 19, 2015
SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to manage 50-acre parcel CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announced the…
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SC Ports Authority, Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announce Daniel Island Land Transfer
August 19, 2015SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to manage 50-acre parcel CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announced the…
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Bipartisan leaders endorse John Tecklenburg for Mayor
August 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The John Tecklenburg for Mayor campaign released its first wave of endorsements, crediting the candidate’s plan to refocus city government on livability and quality of life for…
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Charleston Metro Chamber Political Action Committee announces endorsed candidate for City of Charleston Mayor
August 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee (CMCC PAC) announced August 18, their endorsement of Leon Stavrinakis as Mayor of the City of Charleston. The…
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Senator Marlon Kimpson to address gun control
August 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – State Senator Marlon Kimpson (D-Charleston) announced that he has drafted legislation that he intends to pre-file, aimed at reducing the number of illegal guns, ban assault weapons, strengthen…
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Senator Marlon Kimpson to address gun control
August 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – State Senator Marlon Kimpson (D-Charleston) announced that he has drafted legislation that he intends to pre-file, aimed at reducing the number of illegal guns, ban assault weapons, strengthen…
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Kimpson to Conduct Citizens Public Hearing on Transit August 4
August 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – SC State Senator Marlon Kimpson and Best Friends of Lowcountry Transit, Inc. invite the people of the SC Lowcountry to the first Citizen’s Hearing on Public Transit on…
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Mayor Names New Director Of Department Of Planning, Preservation And Sustainability
August 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. announced that he has selected Jacob Lindsey to be the new Director of the Department of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability succeeding Tim…
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Scott receives awards for commitment to protecting South Carolina families
August 1, 2015
Named NRFs Heroes of Main Street and CCAGWs Taxpayer Super Hero in Same Week WASHINGTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) proudly accepted two awards this week that…
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Scott receives awards for commitment to protecting South Carolina families
August 1, 2015
Named NRFs Heroes of Main Street and CCAGWs Taxpayer Super Hero in Same Week WASHINGTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) proudly accepted two awards this week that…
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Charleston Operation Move-Out 2015
July 29, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – A large number of leases for rental properties in downtown Charleston end during the last few days of July. In the past, this has resulted in a…
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City Of Charleston Awarded Outstanding Achievement City Livability Award From USCM
July 22, 2015
Mayor to Also Announce a Major Donation to the Programs CHARLESTON, SC – On June 20, 2015, The City of Charleston received an Outstanding Achievement City Livability Award from…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 17, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members.…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 17, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members.…
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Whitley Named to Conway, South Carolina’s Community Appearance Board
July 21, 2015
CONWAY, SC – Heather A. Whitley, of Crady’s Eclectic Cuisine in downtown, Conway, South Carolina has been named to the Community Appearance Board for the City of Conway. The board, which…
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City Council Votes Tuesday on Emanuel Nine Resolution
July 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston City Councilman William Dudley Gregorie has submitted a resolution to honor the nine members of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church who were slain June 17. If…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Gen. Bob Livingston Announce Increased Security Measures For Guard Facilities
July 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – As a result of the shooting at Chattanooga Armed Forces recruitment centers, Governor Nikki Haley and Major General Bob Livingston, working together with law enforcement including South…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Gen. Bob Livingston Announce Increased Security Measures For Guard Facilities
July 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – As a result of the shooting at Chattanooga Armed Forces recruitment centers, Governor Nikki Haley and Major General Bob Livingston, working together with law enforcement including South…
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Senator Scott: One month later, lessons from families ring loud
July 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement one month after the tragedy at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. One month ago, our city and our…
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Senator Scott: One month later, lessons from families ring loud
July 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement one month after the tragedy at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. One month ago, our city and our…
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Charleston Water System Earns Triple-A Rating from Moody’s, S&P
July 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Water System has earned the highest possible bond ratings from Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s and is now one of only 10 combined water and wastewater utilities…
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Grants awarded to improve 34 South Carolina communities
July 12, 2015
More than 30 communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $16.3 million in funds from the latest round of the Community Development…
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Grants awarded to improve 34 South Carolina communities
July 12, 2015More than 30 communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $16.3 million in funds from the latest round of the Community Development…
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Graham applauds South Carolina State Legislature’s vote to take down Confederate Battle Flag
July 10, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement on the South Carolina Legislature’s vote in favor of removing the Confederate Battle Flag from Statehouse grounds. “This…
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Graham applauds South Carolina State Legislature’s vote to take down Confederate Battle Flag
July 10, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement on the South Carolina Legislature’s vote in favor of removing the Confederate Battle Flag from Statehouse grounds. “This…
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Statement From Mayor Joe Riley Re: Flag Removal From State Grounds
July 9, 2015
“Today, in South Carolina, division has been replaced with unity. Our state capitol building — a building that belongs to all South Carolinians — will house flags that belong to…
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Angel Investors Have Until July 31 to Apply for Tax Credit
July 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Investors now have more time to apply for Angel Investor Tax Credits thanks to a request from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the state legislature’s…
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Angel Investors Have Until July 31 to Apply for Tax Credit
July 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Investors now have more time to apply for Angel Investor Tax Credits thanks to a request from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the state legislature’s…
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Upcoming News from The Citadel: summer edition
July 7, 2015Citadel cadet to compete on international level at World University Games in Korea July 3-14 Citadel cadet, David Wilkinson, will travel to Guangzhou, Korea to compete on a global stage…
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Treasurer Reclaims $60 Million in Insurance Policies for SC Citizens
July 7, 2015This week the State Treasurer’s Office staff searched for and located two beneficiaries of life insurance policies totaling $325,925. The beneficiaries did not know the policies existed or that the…
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Treasurer Reclaims $60 Million in Insurance Policies for SC Citizens
July 7, 2015
This week the State Treasurer’s Office staff searched for and located two beneficiaries of life insurance policies totaling $325,925. The beneficiaries did not know the policies existed or that the…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley on SC Senate Vote to Remove Confederate Battle Flag
July 6, 2015
“Senate today rose to this historic occasion” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement: “The South Carolina Senate today rose to this historic occasion, with a…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley on SC Senate Vote to Remove Confederate Battle Flag
July 6, 2015
“Senate today rose to this historic occasion” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement: “The South Carolina Senate today rose to this historic occasion, with a…
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Remarks by the President in Eulogy for the Honorable Reverend Clementa Pinckney
June 26, 2015
College of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina THE PRESIDENT: Giving all praise and honor to God. (Applause.) The Bible calls us to hope. To persevere, and have faith in things…
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Remarks by the President in Eulogy for the Honorable Reverend Clementa Pinckney
June 26, 2015
College of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina THE PRESIDENT: Giving all praise and honor to God. (Applause.) The Bible calls us to hope. To persevere, and have faith in things…
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Charleston City Council Ratifies Emergency Ordinance
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — Charleston City Council held a special meeting at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. on June 23, 2015 to ratify an emergency ordinance to prohibit picketing and other…
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Bessinger’s Barbeque to donate portion of sales to Mother Emanuel Hope Fund
June 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Following the tragic loss Wednesday of nine devoted and beloved members of the Charleston community, Bessinger’s Barbeque, a popular third generation Charleston-based restaurant serving Southern-style barbeque, will donate…
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Nexsen Pruet Applauds Governor & Lawmakers on Efforts to Remove Confederate Flag from State House
June 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Chairman of the Nexsen Pruet law firm issued this statement today. After last week’s violence in Charleston, South Carolinians revealed to the world that our…
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Municipal Association board endorses removing the flag
June 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The board of the Municipal Association of SC endorsed removing the Confederate flag from the grounds of the State House. “It is time to put the issue…
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Remarks From Governor Haley
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Remarks from Gov. Nikki Haley calling for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds. “This has been a very difficult time for our state.…
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Remarks From Governor Haley
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Remarks from Gov. Nikki Haley calling for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds. “This has been a very difficult time for our state.…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Advocates Removal of Confederate Flag from State House
June 22, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce advocates the removal of the Confederate flag from the State House grounds and joins local and state leadership as well as our…
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Construction Employment Increases in 40 States and D.C. During the Past Year as 28 States and D.C. Add Construction Jobs Between April and May
June 20, 2015
California and Idaho Have Largest 12-Month Gains, West Virginia and Ohio Have Biggest Declines for the Year; Northeastern States Top Monthly Ranking While Energy-Producing States Experienced Monthly Job Losses …
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Clyburn Statement on Charleston Shooting
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement today about last night’s shooting at Emanuel AME Church: It is with great sadness that…
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