Successful Charleston and South Carolina trade mission to Panama City, Republic of Panama
November 19, 2018Charleston Sister Cities International and South Carolina Department of Commerce Partner to Promote Trade Charleston Sister Cities International (CSCI) in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) report that their recent Trade Mission to Panama City, Panama was a success. As a result of the Trade Mission visit October…
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North Carolina Utilities Commission approves Dominion Energy-SCANA combination
November 19, 2018
The proposed combination of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE : D) and SCANA Corporation (NYSE : SCG) has received the approval of the North Carolina Utilities Commission. It is the sixth…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis appoints Melissa Simmons to expanded role at State Treasurer’s office
November 19, 2018Banking Division Director to Add Investment Management to Duties South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has appointed Melissa D. Simmons, CPA, CFP as Director of Banking and Investments for the agency.…
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Councilwoman Kathy Maness elected as Second Vice President to National League of Cities
November 19, 2018
The National League of Cities (NLC) named Councilwoman Kathy Maness Second Vice President on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the annual City Summit in Los Angeles, California. All officers are…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis appoints Melissa Simmons to expanded role at State Treasurer’s office
November 19, 2018
Banking Division Director to Add Investment Management to Duties South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has appointed Melissa D. Simmons, CPA, CFP as Director of Banking and Investments for the agency.…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – October 2018
November 16, 2018
Another record number of people working, unemployment rate holding steady at 3.3 percent The number of individuals working across the state climbed higher in October, increasing by 3,430 people to…
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West Columbia receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 27th year
November 15, 2018
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of West Columbia by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)…
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City of Columbia accepting applications for community promotions grants
November 15, 2018The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Community Promotions Grants. This grant is generally for organizations that do not qualify for Hospitality nor Accommodations Tax funding and meet…
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South Carolina launches new comprehensive state health improvement plan
November 14, 2018Stakeholders in South Carolina’s healthcare and business community along with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) are excited to announce, “Live Healthy SC,” a comprehensive plan…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Angels for 2018 and releases “Wise Giving and Professional Solicitor Report”
November 14, 2018South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the Angels of 2018. Ten Angels as well as one Honorary Angel were recognized at a press conference and honored with…
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South Carolina launches new comprehensive state health improvement plan
November 14, 2018
Stakeholders in South Carolina’s healthcare and business community along with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) are excited to announce, “Live Healthy SC,” a comprehensive plan…
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Greenlink accepting applications for new Citizens Transit Academy
November 13, 2018
Greenlink is accepting applications for its inaugural Citizens Transit Academy, which will be held in January. The Citizens Transit Academy will offer Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn…
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Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 Upcoming Community Meetings
November 13, 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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West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby registration is now open; Learn more this Saturday at EdVenture
November 12, 2018Registration is now open for the City of West Columbia’s 2nd Annual Kinetic Derby Day on April 27, 2019. There are several new components this year including a Zero Gravity…
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City asks for residents’ help during leaf season
November 12, 2018
It is “leaf season” in the city of Greenville and 10 crews and three street sweepers are working six days a week to collect what is expected to total nearly 12…
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Submissions sought for 4th Annual African American History Month Art Exhibition at Greenville Technical College Library
November 12, 2018
Submissions are sought for the February 2019 art exhibition by the Greenville Technical College Library, in celebration of African American History Month. The show will be on display from February…
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Mike Dawson, The Saluda River Walk (coming February 2019)
November 11, 2018
Since 1994, The River Alliance has been working to create safe and secure public access to the rivers in Columbia, SC. In February 2019, the newest section of greenway along…
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SC Board of Financial Institutions announces national accreditation of office of the Commissioner of Banking
November 7, 2018
The South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions announced today that its Office of the Commissioner of Banking has received accreditation from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). CSBS President…
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FEMA extends registration deadline following Hurricane Florence
November 7, 2018
At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, FEMA has extended the deadline for South Carolina residents to apply for federal disaster assistance following Hurricane Florence. The deadline to register for aid…
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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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