Graham supports Zika funding
May 18, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting to move forward with legislation which provides $1.1 billion in funding for American efforts to stop…
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House overrides Governor’s Farm Aid veto
May 17, 2016
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement today after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly (112-2) to override Governor Haley’s Farm Aid veto. “The South…
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Two groups receive apprenticeship grants for innovative workforce programs
May 17, 2016
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County Technical College have been awarded apprenticeship grants from the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), which made available $267,000 for innovative apprenticeship…
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Two groups receive apprenticeship grants for innovative workforce programs
May 17, 2016
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County Technical College have been awarded apprenticeship grants from the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), which made available $267,000 for innovative apprenticeship…
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Weathers calls for veto override, says Governor’s action is unfair to South Carolina farmers
May 16, 2016
Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers today opposed Governor Haley’s veto of flood relief legislation for South Carolina farmers and urged the General Assembly to override the veto when they return…
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A Conversation with Harry Lesesne, Executive Director, The Charleston Parks Conservancy
May 16, 2016
LowcountryBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Giving Back, The Arts The Charleston Parks Conservancy and…
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) on 2016 Elections
May 6, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the 2016 elections. “It’s hard to believe that in a nation of more than 300 million Americans…
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) on 2016 Elections
May 6, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the 2016 elections. “It’s hard to believe that in a nation of more than 300 million Americans…
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SBA launches 3rd Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
May 2, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – For the third year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching an Accelerator Growth Fund competition for accelerators and other entrepreneurial ecosystem models to compete for…
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SBA launches 3rd Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
May 2, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – For the third year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching an Accelerator Growth Fund competition for accelerators and other entrepreneurial ecosystem models to compete for…
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Clyburn Statement on Smith Amendment to the NDAA on the Confederate Battle Flag
April 27, 2016
WASHINGTON – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement on the House Armed Services Committee’s markup of the National Defense Authorization Act: “I strongly support Ranking Member…
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Work Ready Initiative aims to put ex-offenders to work
April 25, 2016
Each year, approximately 10,000 people are released from South Carolina prisons. An important part of the release process is preparing individuals to re-enter society and reduce the likelihood of them…
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Work Ready Initiative aims to put ex-offenders to work
April 25, 2016
Each year, approximately 10,000 people are released from South Carolina prisons. An important part of the release process is preparing individuals to re-enter society and reduce the likelihood of them…
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Governor Haley signs lifesaving hands-on CPR in schools bill into law
April 23, 2016
American Heart Association celebrates a law which will teach SC students CPR, adding thousands of lifesavers in SC each year. Governor Nikki Haley signed House Bill 3265 into law…
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Governor Haley signs lifesaving hands-on CPR in schools bill into law
April 23, 2016
American Heart Association celebrates a law which will teach SC students CPR, adding thousands of lifesavers in SC each year. Governor Nikki Haley signed House Bill 3265 into law…
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South Carolina business community letter to General Assembly regarding S.1203
April 19, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, South Carolina Economic Developers Association, South Carolina Hospital Association, and the Charleston, Clemson, Columbia, Greenville, Greenwood, Myrtle Beach, North…
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South Carolina business community letter to General Assembly regarding S.1203
April 19, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, South Carolina Economic Developers Association, South Carolina Hospital Association, and the Charleston, Clemson, Columbia, Greenville, Greenwood, Myrtle Beach, North…
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State House Report: Top Three Things You Need to Know
April 19, 2016
By Ashley Hunter SENATE FINANCE DEBATES THE STATE BUDGET The Senate Finance Committee met this past week and addressed some of the funding for the K-12 Education, Higher Education and Criminal Justice state…
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State House Report: Top Three Things You Need to Know
April 19, 2016
By Ashley Hunter SENATE FINANCE DEBATES THE STATE BUDGET The Senate Finance Committee met this past week and addressed some of the funding for the K-12 Education, Higher Education and Criminal Justice state…
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Four new Palmetto Military Employers recognized at second annual OPE Midlands Summit
April 18, 2016
Employers, hiring managers, veteran employment representatives and military service members met Thursday in Columbia to learn more about how to recruit and retain military hires through Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE),…
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Four new Palmetto Military Employers recognized at second annual OPE Midlands Summit
April 18, 2016
Employers, hiring managers, veteran employment representatives and military service members met Thursday in Columbia to learn more about how to recruit and retain military hires through Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE),…
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Senate Appropriations Committee rejects Obama Administration proposal to terminate MOX program
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee rejected the Obama Administration proposal to terminate the MOX program at Savannah River…
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Senate Appropriations Committee rejects Obama Administration proposal to terminate MOX program
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee rejected the Obama Administration proposal to terminate the MOX program at Savannah River…
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Senate Appropriations Committee approves provision which could help push Charleston Harbor deepening toward construction
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a provision which could help the Charleston Harbor deepening project move…
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Senate Appropriations Committee approves provision which could help push Charleston Harbor deepening toward construction
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a provision which could help the Charleston Harbor deepening project move…
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DEW Business Intelligence director joins national advisory board
April 13, 2016
S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Business Intelligence Director Brenda Lisbon has been invited to serve on the national Workforce Information Advisory Council (WIAC) for a three-year term. Lisbon…
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Colonial Lake Park celebration
April 13, 2016
The Charleston Parks Conservancy and the City of Charleston will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, June 4, to celebrate the newly renovated Colonial Lake. The event…
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S.C. Chamber statement on house amendment to roads bill
April 13, 2016
State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts today released the following statement after the House amended the Senate passed roads bill: “The business community appreciates the work Speaker Lucas and…
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City of Charleston designated as Pinwheel City
April 13, 2016
On Wednesday, April 13, at 11:30 a.m., Mayor John Tecklenburg with the City of Charleston and staff of Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center observed the city’s designation as a Pinwheel…
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Governor’s military employment initiative hosts first of three regional summits this week
April 13, 2016
Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE), a statewide military employment initiative comprised of several state agencies and veteran service organizations, will host the first of three regional summits this Thursday, April 14 at…
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Governor’s military employment initiative hosts first of three regional summits this week
April 13, 2016
Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE), a statewide military employment initiative comprised of several state agencies and veteran service organizations, will host the first of three regional summits this Thursday, April 14 at…
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Medal of Honor recipient Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. passes away at 86
April 13, 2016
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Private First Class Hector A. Cafferata, Jr., Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Tuesday evening, April 12, 2016,…
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City CFO transitioning to Gaillard Management Corporation
April 11, 2016
Mayor John Tecklenburg announced that the City’s Chief Financial Officer, Stephen “Steve” Bedard, will be transitioning over the next two-and-one-half months from his current position to the position of President…
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Dimitri Cherny is the official Democratic Congressional candidate to replace Mark Sanford in the 1st congressional district of South Carolina
April 11, 2016
With the closing of the South Carolina Election Commission candidate filing period on March 30th, Dimitri Cherny, the well-loved social justice advocate from Charleston, was confirmed as the official Democratic candidate…
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Horry County receives Work Ready certification
April 6, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley announced today that Horry County has received certification through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities (SCWRC) initiative. The county joins the 41 other counties that have met…
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Dennis O’Neill reappointed as Chief Municipal Court Judge of Seabrook Island
April 4, 2016
Mt. Pleasant Attorney Dennis E. O’Neill has been reappointed chief municipal court judge for Seabrook Island by the mayor and members of Town Council. O’Neill, 63, began his service as…
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Senator Paul Campbell to run for re-election
April 4, 2016
The current State Senator, representing South Carolina’s District 44, announces his plans to run for re-election Paul Campbell, the current State Senator representing District 44 (Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester…
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Senator Scott nominates 50 South Carolina Students to U.S. Military Service Academies
March 29, 2016
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today announced the nominations of 50 South Carolina students to the United States Military Service Academies for the class of 2020, including the U.S. Naval…
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City of Charleston to provide transitional housing to residents of tent city
March 28, 2016
The City of Charleston and homeless service providers have been working diligently for the past 60 days to assist individuals in tent city with alternative housing options, as the population…
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Ocean waters beckon in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
March 24, 2016
Recent water quality report reaffirms ocean waters safe across the destination Spring travel season has just started in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, an area best known for its gorgeous…
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Department of Commerce holds Annual South Carolina Rural Summit
March 23, 2016
State honors individuals for leadership in rural economic development The South Carolina Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across the state on Monday, February 29 and Tuesday, March 1 for…
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Department of Commerce holds Annual South Carolina Rural Summit
March 23, 2016State honors individuals for leadership in rural economic development The South Carolina Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across the state on Monday, February 29 and Tuesday, March 1 for…
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S.C. Chamber Statement On House Budget
March 23, 2016
State Chamber President Ted Pitts released the following statement after the House passed a budget allocating $415 million to roads next year: “The business community is glad to see…
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S.C. Chamber Statement On House Budget
March 23, 2016
State Chamber President Ted Pitts released the following statement after the House passed a budget allocating $415 million to roads next year: “The business community is glad to see…
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South Carolina State Library releases 2015 Notable State Documents list
March 17, 2016
Historical brochures, flood response measures featured among selections Maps detailing barbecue restaurants, executive orders directing natural disaster recovery efforts, and a periodical researching African-American history were among the 18 publications…
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South Carolina State Library releases 2015 Notable State Documents list
March 17, 2016
Historical brochures, flood response measures featured among selections Maps detailing barbecue restaurants, executive orders directing natural disaster recovery efforts, and a periodical researching African-American history were among the 18 publications…
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Graham on Supreme Court nominee
March 16, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made this statement on President Obama’s Supreme Court nomination. “As I have repeatedly…
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Graham on Supreme Court nominee
March 16, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made this statement on President Obama’s Supreme Court nomination. “As I have repeatedly…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford announce “Champions For Children” Foster Care recruitment campaign
March 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and foster parents and child advocates from across the state announced DSS’ “Champions…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford announce “Champions For Children” Foster Care recruitment campaign
March 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and foster parents and child advocates from across the state announced DSS’ “Champions…
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