Columbia City Manager Spotlight – July 2018
July 10, 2018
By Teresa Wilson 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…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
July 9, 2018The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Seeking four (4) Applicants from the Hospitality industry; two (2) Applicants from the Lodging industry; two (2) Applicants who are considered At-Large businesspersons and one (1) Applicant from the Hospitality industry. The purpose of this committee is to review applications submitted for Accommodations Tax funding and make recommendations toColumbia City Council. Applicant must reside/work within City Limits. Term – 2 years. Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority (The COMET) Seeking one (1) Applicant. The purpose of this board is to promote transportation opportunities for all citizens within the service Lexington County. This is done by providing transportation services and encouraging the cooperation and coordination of existing transportation…
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West Columbia welcomes cyclists with three bicycle repair stations
July 9, 2018
The City of West Columbia has completed the installation of the three bicycle repair stations located in the City. The stations are part of a project with EngenuitySC’s What’s Next…
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Boys State, Girls State teens provide reasons for optimism
July 6, 2018
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Each year, hundreds of South Carolina high schoolers get a close-up lesson in how government works as part of the Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto…
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National Park Service awards $31,400 to protect 10 acres of a Revolutionary War battlefield in Orangeburg County
July 5, 2018The National Park Service announced a $31,400 grant from the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) to help protect 10 acres of a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina. The grant…
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City of Cayce to declare election open for filing of candidates
July 5, 2018
The City of Cayce’s municipal election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. There will be three seats open for election — Mayor, Council Member District 2 and Council Member…
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James Smith stands with BMW, calls on McMaster to defend SC jobs
July 3, 2018
Smith questions McMaster’s leadership in the face of job killing tariffs James Smith, Democratic nominee for governor, on Monday called on incumbent Henry McMaster to choose SC jobs over ideology. Reuters has…
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SCE&G files lawsuit in federal court challenging new South Carolina law
July 2, 2018
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), a subsidiary of SCANA Corporation , filed a lawsuit on Friday, June 29, 2018 challenging the constitutionality of a South Carolina law significantly…
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On behalf of the Office of Clerk of Court Lisa Comer:
July 2, 2018
Due to an increase of inquiry and interest, South Carolina residents will soon be able to utilize the County of Lexington Clerk of Court’s Office to apply for new passports.…
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SCDOT plans more paving projects for year 2 of the 10-Year Plan to Rebuild SC’s Road
June 29, 2018
South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has experienced a record-breaking year in the first year of the agency’s 10-Year Plan to Rebuild SC’s Road. For the first time in the…
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“All of Us” resource center for homeless citizens now open
June 28, 2018
Today, Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg, members of city council and the Mayors’ Commission on Homelessness and Affordable Housing and We Are Family participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for…
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Kershaw County named All-America City
June 28, 2018Kershaw County has been named a 2018 All-America City by the National Civic League at its annual awards ceremony in Denver, Colorado. Twenty finalists were selected to provide a community…
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Kershaw County named All-America City
June 28, 2018Kershaw County has been named a 2018 All-America City by the National Civic League at its annual awards ceremony in Denver, Colorado. Twenty finalists were selected to provide a community…
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SBA increases disaster recovery lending for small businesses through Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program
June 27, 2018The U.S. Small Business Administration prides itself in the efforts it takes to help small business owners recover from disasters. The SBA 7(a) Loan Program is aiding in that effort…
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House passes VC Summer conference committee reports
June 27, 2018
Provides Rate Relief and Repeals Base Load Review Act Provisions included in conference reports on S. 954 and H.4375: Reduces the nuclear surcharge from over 18% to 3.19% by removing…
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Midlands mayors lead statewide, national efforts
June 25, 2018Steve Benjamin, Mayor of Columbia; Alfred Mae Drakeford, Mayor of Camden; Elise Partin, Mayor of Cayce Three active members of the Midlands Mayors Forum have stepped forward to lead statewide…
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Midlands mayors lead statewide, national efforts
June 25, 2018Steve Benjamin, Mayor of Columbia; Alfred Mae Drakeford, Mayor of Camden; Elise Partin, Mayor of Cayce Three active members of the Midlands Mayors Forum have stepped forward to lead statewide…
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National nurse licensure compact gains two states
June 22, 2018With state legislative sessions winding down across the country, it appears that two states will join the national Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) that allows nurses to work across…
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Richland County receives six national awards for public education campaigns
June 22, 2018
The Richland County Public Information Office is being recognized nationally for its efforts to educate residents about the County’s services and programs. The National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO)…
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City to operate misting stations during extreme summer heat
June 21, 2018
To assist the community in staying cool during the extreme summer heat, the City of Columbia has set up misting stations in several of the City’s parks. According to the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, misting stations will be in operation from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher, at the followinglocations: Misting Stations: · Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Ave. · Martin Luther King, Jr., 2300 Greene St. Owens Field Park, 1351 Jim Hamilton…
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SC Commerce Director Bobby Hitt receives SCEDA Distinguished Service Award
June 20, 2018The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt with its Distinguished Service Award during the 2018 SCEDA Annual Conference held in May at…
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“Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia Area” to host town hall meeting and seeks public input on planning process early findings
June 20, 2018
One Columbia for Arts & History, which advises, amplifies and advocates for the unified arts and history community, announces that, as a part of“Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia…
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The City of Columbia invites YOU to participate in Columbia’s 4th Annual Park(ing) Day!
June 20, 2018PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day…
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Senate passes Defense Authorization bill includes key South Carolina and national security priorities
June 20, 2018U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) voted in favor of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019(FY19 NDAA), which included several priorities for South Carolina and…
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Richland County receives national honor for community development programs
June 20, 2018Richland County Community Development is once again the recipient of a national award for showcasing the many resources it provides to residents through federal funding. The John A. Sasso Award…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Opioid Emergency Response Plan
June 20, 2018Organizations Will Use Plan to Combat Opioid Crisis as One Team Governor Henry McMaster today announced the South Carolina Opioid Emergency Response Plan, which details strategy and guidance developed to support…
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City of Columbia to be recognized as 2018 all-American city finalist
June 20, 2018The City of Columbia will be among 20 finalists that will conduct presentations this week as a part of the All-America City designation process. The All-America City Awards is the…
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City of Columbia to host #LoveColumbia photo challenge
June 20, 2018The #LoveColumbia Photo Challenge is a City initiative that encourages citizens of Columbia to submit photos via social media of the images they love in the city. The City of…
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South Carolina’s 2018 sales tax holiday kicks off on Friday, August 3
June 19, 2018
Get ready for South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday weekend with a list of items that will be tax free from Friday, August 3, through Sunday, August 5, 2018. During tax free…
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TCCC receives $40,000 grant to focus on FAFSA
June 18, 2018
Charleston one of 25 cities selected for FAFSA Completion Challenge National College Access Network (NCAN) has selected Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) to receive a $40,000 grant for the 2018-2019…
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Greenville conservative leaders backing Timmons in Congressional race
June 18, 2018
A wide array of Greenville conservative political leaders have publicly endorsed William Timmons in the GOP Primary for the Fourth Congressional District on June 26th. This impressive list of leaders…
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Richland County welcomed hundreds of firefighters for training conferences
June 18, 2018Hoses, helmets and rubber boots abounded in Richland County this week as hundreds of firefighters from across the state visited the Capital County to take part in two simultaneous conferences.…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – May 2018
June 18, 2018
Unemployment rate declines to 4.0 percent, payroll employment gained 1,800 South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.0 percent from 4.2 percent in April as unemployment fell by 5,431…
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Salute from the Shore to feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-16s flyover of South Carolina’s coast on July 4th
June 15, 2018
The F-16s will also perform a flyby over the USS Yorktown in Charleston Harbor around 1:15 on July 4th Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic…
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Senior Military Colleges push to secure collective national cyber institute
June 13, 2018America’s Senior Military Colleges (SMC) worked jointly to address the escalating need for highly trained cyber operations and cybersecurity leaders. The colleges, which include The Citadel, the University of North…
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Lucas Marchant running as independent petition candidate for solicitor
June 11, 2018
Local attorney Lucas C. Marchant announced his intention to run for 13th Circuit Solicitor, the chief prosecutor for Greenville and Pickens counties. Following Catherine Templeton’s selection of Walt Wilkins as…
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CHA provides free meals through Summer Food Service Program
June 11, 2018
The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) starting on Monday, June 11 and ending on Friday, August 3. Meals will be provided to…
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City of Cayce Takes National Wildlife Federation “Mayors’ Monarch Pledge” to help save the Monarch Butterfly
June 8, 2018
The City of Cayce is proud to announce that Cayce Mayor Elise Partin took the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge on May 8, being the first city in South Carolina to sign the…
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The City Manager’s Spotlight
June 8, 2018
By Teresa Wilson 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…
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City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities welcomes nearly 80 local business owners to access to Capital Symposium
June 7, 2018
Nearly 80 local business owners gathered for the Office of Business Opportunities’ annual Access to Capital Symposium: The Midland’s Financing Options for Small Businesses on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at…
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Mayor Benjamin leads nation’s mayors in Boston for U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting
June 7, 2018
Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, School Safety, Immigration, Jobs, Affordable Housing, Automation Top Agenda Mayor Steve Benjamin will lead more than 250 of the nation’s mayors in Boston, June 8-11, for the U.S. Conference…
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Richland County EMS earns national award four years in a row
June 5, 2018
For the fourth consecutive year, Richland County’s emergency responders are being recognized nationally for the life-saving care they provide to heart attack patients. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently presented…
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City of Columbia and AARP Partnership Project
June 5, 2018
The City of Columbia Planning and Development Services in partnership with an AARP Community Challenge grant will provide 13 more tables and 36 additional chairs to expand the available seating…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs nine bills aimed at combating opioid Eepidemic in S.C.
June 5, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by the co-chairmen of the House Opioid Abuse Prevention Study Committee, Rep. Phyllis Henderson and Rep. Russell Fry, cabinet agency officials, addiction treatment professionals, and…
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Hartsville Museum opens newest addition: The Edition
June 4, 2018
The Hartsville Museum is excited to announce the opening of its new addition, The Edition, Downtown Hartsville’s premier event space, and invites the public to come see the new facility…
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City of Charleston parking study moving forward
May 31, 2018
The city of Charleston Department of Traffic and Transportation is conducting a study to update its parking system for the first time in 20 years. The study will examine current…
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Duke Energy builds new kayak launch and river access area at Landsford Canal State Park
May 29, 2018pictured left to right are Steve Jester, Vice President for Water Strategy, Hydro Licensing and Lake Services for Duke Energy; Al James, Manager of Landsford Canal State Park, and Phil…
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Mayor Benjamin welcomes new Mayor’s Fellows to City Hall
May 29, 2018
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin welcomes six students this summer 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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Carta Adopt-A-Stop program expands to entire service area
May 29, 2018
CARTA’s popular Adopt-A-Stop upkeep program will now be available throughout the agency’s entire service area thanks to a nearly $10,000 Palmetto Pride grant aimed at beautifying bus stops. Expansion of…
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County of Lexington celebrates ribbon cutting of new Fleet Services building
May 29, 2018On Wednesday, May 23rd, members of the County of Lexington joined together to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new Fleet Services building on Ball Park Road in Lexington. The…
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