Special Recycling Collection Event for residents in Lexington and Richland Counties – October 20
October 15, 2018Lexington and Richland County residents are encouraged to recycle electronics, scrap metal and household hazardous waste and to have paper documents shred on site free of charge on Saturday, October…
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Special Recycling Collection Event for residents in Lexington and Richland Counties – October 20
October 15, 2018
Lexington and Richland County residents are encouraged to recycle electronics, scrap metal and household hazardous waste and to have paper documents shred on site free of charge on Saturday, October…
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Safety Tips: What to Do Before, During, and After a Hurricane
October 11, 2018These tips are critical to staying safe before, during, and after a hurricane The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June through November and, although most of the time all you…
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City Officials announce Customer Care Information Hotline during Tropical Storm Michael
October 11, 2018
City of Columbia officials are urging citizens to use a primary contact number for information during Tropical Storm Michael operations. The primary information number is telephone number 803-545-3300. The customer care…
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Town of Lexington Hurricane Michael update
October 10, 2018
Due to the pending arrival and impact Hurricane Michael will have on South Carolina and the Midlands Region, the Town of Lexington has rescheduled the following event: Show has been…
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The City of Columbia will be postponing solid waste collections for Thursday, October 11, 2018
October 10, 2018
Due to expected high winds from Hurricane Michael, the City of Columbia will be postponing solid waste collections for Thursday, October 11, 2018. Thursday service areas for garbage, recycling and…
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Hurricane Michael update
October 10, 2018
As the County prepares for Hurricane Michael, residents are asked to note the following: CLOSING: Richland County offices will close Thursday, Oct. 11. The County will resume normal operating hours…
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Lexington County to remain open for business Thursday, County EOC moves to OPCON 4
October 10, 2018
While County officials continue to monitor the path of Hurricane Michael and its potential impacts for our area, the County of Lexington will remain open for business to residents and…
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Lexington Sheriff spokesman earns national certification
October 9, 2018
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s captain of public information has earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s highest certification for public information officers. Capt. Adam Myrick completed three weeks of…
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Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 interactive online survey
October 9, 2018
The City of Columbia has released an interactive online survey in order to gather information for Columbia Compass, the ten-year update to the City of Columbia’s comprehensive plan. This 12…
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City officially launches Blue Bike Share
October 8, 2018Mayor Steve Benjamin, City Officials, Bewegen, and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Officially Launch Blue Bike Share The official launch of the new bike share system, Blue Bike was…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Marlboro Team South Carolina Day
October 5, 2018State and Federal Officials, Non-Profits will Offer Residents Disaster Relief Assistance Governor Henry McMaster has announced that Marlboro Team South Carolina Day will be held Tuesday, October 9 in Bennettsville,…
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Flood recovery continues: Richland County marks historic event; replaces more homes
October 4, 2018
It’s been three years since Richland County experienced the historic October 2015 flood – a time that, for many, signifies loss and devastation. To aid in the community’s recovery, Richland…
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Conway, SC is open for business!
October 3, 2018The majority of the small business community of Conway, South Carolina wants you to know that they are operational and ready to serve the needs of Horry County residents! In…
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State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers opening in Chesterfield, Dillon and Horry Counties
October 3, 2018The State of South Carolina and FEMA are opening three Disaster Recovery Centers in the cities of Cheraw (Chesterfield County) Dillon (Dillon County) and Conway (Horry County) Tuesday, Oct. 2.…
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LT. Matthew Timmerman graduates from FBI National Academy
October 2, 2018
Chief Terrence Green announced that Lieutenant Matt Timmerman has graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. On Thursday September 13, 2018, Lieutenant Matt Timmerman, along with 228 men…
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Museum Newsroom: $1 General Admission Sunday, Oct. 7
October 2, 2018
Tuesday in Oz, Oct. 2 Guests can experience the Museum of Oz after hours with ghost tours at 6:30 p.m., special pumpkin planetarium shows like Skies over Oz at 6 p.m. and HalloScream…
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Florence and Darlington County residents eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance
October 2, 2018At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence to make residents in Florence and Darlington counties eligible…
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ACRE awards $175,000 to SC Food Hub Network
October 1, 2018
The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) has awarded $175,000 to the South Carolina Food Hub Network to improve logistics for the state’s five food hubs: GrowFood Carolina in…
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Disaster survivor assistance teams working in South Carolina
September 26, 2018
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are working in South Carolina areas affected by Hurricane Florence, but survivors with uninsured or underinsured losses should not wait for one of these teams…
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Additional county affected by Hurricane Florence eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
September 26, 2018
Georgetown is the fifth county to be declared eligible for DUA. Chesterfield, Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties were declared previously. Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and…
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DHEC closes some shellfish harvesting beds in Georgetown County
September 26, 2018
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Georgetown County due to flooding from Hurricane Florence, the agency announced today. “This closure affects…
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What to expect after registering with FEMA
September 25, 2018
Homeowners and renters in four South Carolina counties with uninsured and underinsured losses caused by Hurricane Florence need to know what to expect when they apply for assistance with FEMA.…
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Florence survivors: What to expect when you apply for FEMA assistance
September 25, 2018
Homeowners and renters in Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties who sustained damage from Hurricane Florence may apply for disaster assistance with FEMA. Applying for Disaster Assistance If you are…
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Additional county affected by Hurricane Florence eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
September 25, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton today announced that residents in Chesterfield County are now eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)…
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SBA awards grant to S.C. Department of Commerce for exporting assistance
September 25, 2018
The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the seventh year. This program is designed…
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Mayor Benjamin, America’s mayors and Surgeon General will celebrate World Heart Day with a Move with the Mayor walk on Sept. 29
September 25, 2018Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and mayors visiting for the US Conference of Mayors Fall Leadership Meeting will celebrate World Heart Day with a Move with the Mayor walk with U.S.…
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Chesterfield County residents eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance Program
September 25, 2018At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence to make residents in Chesterfield County eligible to apply…
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for four counties affected by Hurricane Florence
September 24, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton today announced that residents in Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties are now eligible for…
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Columbia-Richland Fire Department deploys personnel and equipment to assist with flooding from Hurricane Florence
September 24, 2018The Columbia-Richland Fire Department has deployed 15 personnel, along with a contingent of specialized vehicles and equipment to assist with potential water search/rescues, due to the flooding caused by Hurricane…
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James E. Clark receives nomination from President Donald J. Trump
September 24, 2018
President Donald J. Trump announces his intent to appoint James E. Clark, President of South Carolina State University, to the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.…
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USDA eases program rules for South Carolina SNAP participants impacted by Florence
September 23, 2018The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted flexibility to allow South Carolina residents to replace food purchased with SNAP benefits that was lost due to power outages and flooding caused by…
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City of Columbia’s outdoor ice skating rink returns Thanksgiving Day at new location
September 23, 2018The City of Columbia’s outdoor ice skating rink will open on Thanksgiving Day with a new name and a new location. Columbia’s Holiday ICE, formerly known as Main Street ICE,…
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Four South Carolina counties approved for Individual Assistance program
September 23, 2018
Dillon, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro Individual Assistance Eligibility Added to S.C. Disaster Declaration At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has amended its disaster declaration…
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Columbia Empowerment Zone celebrates 10 years of service
September 21, 2018
During the month of September, the Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc. (CEZ) celebrates 10 years of service to the City of Columbia. The Columbia Empowerment Zone Board of Directors, who oversaw…
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Agriculture included in Governor’s request for federal aid
September 21, 2018
South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers praised Governor Henry McMaster for including statewide agricultural losses – estimated at $125 million – in his request to the state’s congressional delegation…
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Stakeholders bring Blue Zones exploration process to a close
September 20, 2018Thursday, September 20th, a group of local stakeholders evaluating the Blue Zones Project for possible implementation in the Charleston area concluded that there was not a viable path forward for…
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Smith rejoices that jobs have been saved, but they should never have been threatened
September 20, 2018
James Smith, Democratic nominee for governor of South Carolina, had the following to say about the news that Element Electronics in Winnsboro has obtained the exemption it sought, and 126…
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The South Carolina Department of Revenue offers tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence
September 20, 2018The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) recognizes that Hurricane Florence may have affected the ability of certain taxpayers to meet South Carolina’s tax filing deadlines. The SCDOR will work…
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Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 October public open houses
September 20, 2018
The City of Columbia will host two public open houses to kick off the first round of public engagement for Columbia Compass, the ten-year update to the City of Columbia’s…
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State officials release initial damage assessment following Hurricane Florence
September 20, 2018
The Office of the Governor has released its preliminary damage assessment following Hurricane Florence that hit South and North Carolina late last week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD)…
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Richland School District Two bond referendum nights
September 20, 2018
Richland School District Two is inviting the community and media to learn more about the bond referendum at several upcoming information sessions. · September 24, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Forest…
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces an online Trafficability Inundation Mapping Tool
September 20, 2018The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced the publishing of the online Trafficability Inundation Mapping Tool that provides the public with information on what regions are affected by the…
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City of Columbia announces two West Nile alerts
September 18, 2018
The City of Columbia has been alerted of two dead birds found within the city limits that have tested positive for West Nile Virus. In response, personnel will begin applying larvicide to the…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond reminds charitable donors to give smart after Hurricane Florence devastation
September 17, 2018
As the Carolinas begin their recovery from Hurricane Florence, Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages South Carolinians to stay vigilant when giving to those in need. “Our hearts go out…
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West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater will open Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 7 AM
September 17, 2018All sections of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater will be open to the public beginning Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 7 AM. The Riverwalk and Amphitheater were closed…
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President Donald J. Trump declares disaster for state of South Carolina and eight counties
September 17, 2018
In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s request, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the state of South Carolina and approved federal reimbursement through FEMA for costs…
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City Officials announce customer care information hotline during Hurricane Florence
September 14, 2018
City of Columbia officials are urging citizens to use a primary contact number for information during Hurricane Florence operations. The primary information number is telephone number 803-545-3300. The customer care center…
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Hurricane Florence Update: Pet Shelter
September 14, 2018In an effort to assist Hurricane Florence evacuees with pets, Richland County Government will open a pet-friendly shelter to house the animals during the weather emergency. The Richland County Emergency…
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Revised schedule for City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts due to Hurricane Florence
September 14, 2018In an abundance of caution and in anticipation of Hurricane Florence, the City’s Planning and Development Services have cancelled the counts scheduled for this Saturday, September 15, 2018 and Tuesday, September…
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