Hemingway Sewing Solutions establishing operations in Williamsburg County
March 24, 2022
$3.3 million investment creating 242 new jobs Hemingway Sewing Solutions, a subsidiary of Beverly Knits – one of the largest circular knitters in the United States – today announced plans to establish…
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City of Columbia celebrates one of the strongest allies against climate change on Saturday
March 24, 2022On Saturday, March 26, the City of Columbia will join cities, businesses and organizations across the globe in celebrating Earth Hour, one of the world’s largest public environmental action events.…
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SCDPPPS Receives Community Awareness Project Funding for 2022 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
March 23, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) has received funding from the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) through a grant from the Office for…
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Shawn Colin named Assistant Town Manager – Community Development
March 21, 2022
Shawn Colin, an experienced community planner and a long-service employee with the Town of Hilton Head Island, has been named its Assistant Town Manager – Community Development. “Shawn is a…
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County reschedules zoning public hearing for April
March 20, 2022
Richland County Planning & Development reminds residents and property owners that a zoning public hearing set for Tuesday, March 22 has been rescheduled. Items from the March 22 agenda, which…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis files for re-election
March 20, 2022
Midlands Republican Says More Work to be Done State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced he will seek re-election as the “State’s Banker,” who manages, invests and retains custody of $60 billion…
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Local organizations team up to purchase a drone for The Irmo Police Department
March 20, 2022
The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo is partnering with The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation to fund the purchase of a drone for the Town of Irmo Police Department. On…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – March 22nd
March 20, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 22nd. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Strom Thurmond High School wins SC Bar Mock Trial statewide competition
March 17, 2022
Ninth Time Strom Thurmond High has been SC Mock Trial Champions The South Carolina Bar congratulates the students and coaches from Strom Thurmond High School of Johnson for winning the…
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Senn’s State of the City Address Shines Light on Improvements and Growth
March 17, 2022
Mayor Senn brought another first to Laurens on Tuesday with the city’s first “state of the city” address. The setting for the event was the Capitol Theatre now owned by…
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Paul Livingston to seek reelection to Richland County Council District 4 seat
March 16, 2022
Richland County Councilman Paul Livingston announced Wednesday, March 16, 2022 that he will file for reelection to the Richland County Council District 4 seat. During his time in office, Livingston…
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Governor Henry McMaster files for re-election
March 16, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette today filed for re-election at the South Carolina Election Commission. During a press conference earlier in the day at the South Carolina…
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State Grand Jury indicts Cory Howerton Fleming, Richard Alexander Murdaugh
March 16, 2022
State Grand Jury Indicts Cory Howerton Fleming for Money Laundering, Computer Crimes, Criminal Conspiracy, False Statement or Misrepresentation in Connection with an Insurance Transaction, and Breach of Trust; Richard Alexander…
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CurTec establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Oconee County
March 16, 2022
$13 million investment to create 32 new jobs CurTec, a manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $13 million investment will…
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Graham war crimes resolution unanimously passes Senate
March 15, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R-South Carolina) Senate resolution calling for Vladimir Putin and members of his regime to be held accountable for the numerous acts of war crimes, aggression, and…
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Graham backs bill to seize Russian oligarchs’ assets
March 15, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) will support a new bipartisan bill, Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act to enable the seizure and sale of Russian oligarchs’ assets. Proceeds from the sale…
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Families may qualify for SC tax credits and deductions – learn how
March 15, 2022
Last year, more than 1 million returns claimed state tax breaks available for South Carolina families, according to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR). With the state tax filing…
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City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts: volunteer to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride!
March 15, 2022The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
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City announces rental permit renewal amnesty period
March 15, 2022In an effort to gain compliance, the City is offering a one-time Amnesty on the late penalties charged for expired rental permits over the next 15 days, beginning on March…
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Cayce’s Mayor Pro Tem selected as Vice President of the Lexington County Municipal Association
March 15, 2022
Cayce City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem, James “Skip” Jenkins, was recently selected by the Lexington County Municipal Association (LCMA) as their new Vice President. Jenkins was born and raised…
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Jay Lucas not seeking reelection
March 15, 2022
S.C. House Speaker Jay Lucas announced today that he will not seek reelection. Governor Henry McMaster issued the following statement: “Speaker Jay Lucas has served the people of South Carolina…
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Defendant in “Blue Magic” State Grand Jury case receives 20 years after pleading guilty to Trafficking of Counterfeit Pills Containing Heroin and Fentanyl, which involved an overdose death
March 14, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that Shiv Balvant Tailor and Savannah Stroud pleaded guilty to charges for their participation in a drug trafficking conspiracy primarily involving heroin…
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County preps mosquito control efforts, and residents can help
March 14, 2022
Residents should expect to see crews with Richland County spraying for mosquitoes in the coming months, as Vector Control staff begin their annual campaign to control the pests. Workers will…
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Application process open for Accommodations Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2022/2023
March 14, 2022The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Accommodations Tax Grant Funding for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023). Applications are due on Friday, March…
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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2022/2023
March 14, 2022The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023). Applications are due on Friday, March…
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City of Laurens First State of the City Address Scheduled for March 15
March 14, 2022
Another first for Laurens will take place on Tuesday, March 15. Laurens Mayor, Nathan Senn, will take to the stage at the Historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Laurens to provide a…
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City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announces Creek by Creek
March 13, 2022
The city of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents its newest exhibition, Creek by Creek, which will be on view March 18 through May 8, 2022 at the City Gallery, located…
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2021 Art Rish Employee of the Year Award announcement
March 13, 2022
Chief Terrence Green is pleased to announce that Corporal Grady Johnson was chosen by his peers as the recipient of the 2021 Art Rish Employee of the Year Award. Corporal…
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City receives FY 2022 Omnibus Appropriations bill funding
March 13, 2022The FY 2022 Omnibus Appropriations bill released early this morning includes funding for the City of Columbia Police Department. $709,000 – City of Columbia Body-Worn and In-Car Camera Modernization (COPS…
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County Council Called Meeting – March 15
March 13, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet on March 15th for a special called meeting. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at 5:00. Below…
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City of Charleston to host Small Business Opportunity Expo at Gaillard Center
March 11, 2022
The city of Charleston’s Business Services Division will host the 2022 Small Business Opportunity Expo on Thursday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gaillard Center, located…
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County adds informational meetings on proposed zoning changes
March 11, 2022
Residents will have several upcoming opportunities to learn about potential zoning changes, as Richland County continues to finalize its rewritten Land Development Code (LDC). The new meetings were added after…
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Gov. Henry McMaster joins Spectrum to host major jobs announcement in West Columbia
March 11, 2022
State and Local Leaders to Take Part in Inbound Sales Call Center Announcement at Spectrum’s West Columbia Campus on March 15 Spectrum and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will host…
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Scott, Graham, Norman, Timmons commend DeJoy for commitment to USPS contract in Spartanburg
March 11, 2022
Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), along with U.S. Representatives Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and William Timmons (R-S.C.), sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy…
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South Carolina projects in FY 2022 spending legislation
March 11, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced that multiple projects across South Carolina would receive funding from the Fiscal Year 2022 spending bill that the United States Senate will…
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S.C. Treasurer’s Office facilitates bond issuances for Coastal Carolina and University of South Carolina
March 11, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that his office recently facilitated transactions for Coastal Carolina University and the University of South Carolina issuing $129,445,000 (par) in Higher Education Refunding Revenue Bonds…
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SC Rep Jones Leads Effort to Suspend South Carolina Gas Tax
March 10, 2022
This week two bills were filed in the South Carolina House of Representatives aimed at easing record breaking prices people are paying at the pumps. This legislation would suspend the gas…
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South Carolina tax tips for college students
March 9, 2022
With new Name, Image, and Likeness legislation taking effect this tax year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) knows that many collegiate student-athletes are filing an Individual Income Tax…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces selection of Kathy L. Bickham as New Commissioner of Banking
March 9, 2022
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Chairman of the State Board of Financial Institutions, announced that Kathy L. Bickham has been selected to serve as the next Commissioner of Banking for…
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Get involved in the City of West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day
March 9, 2022
On Saturday, April 23, 2022, the streets of West Columbia will be filled with art, soapbox racing, and an obstacle course with thousands of people gathering together for West Columbia’s…
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Berkeley County announces candidate filing information for 2022 General Election
March 8, 2022
Filing Period Available March 16-30 Any candidate who is seeking a political party’s nomination for a local, state or federal seat in the 2022 General Election may file for office…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Advances Appeal of Preliminary Injunction of Fetal Heartbeat Act
March 8, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has moved to have the entire Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals review a federal district court’s preliminary injunction of the South Carolina Fetal…
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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2022/2023
March 8, 2022The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023). Applications are due on Friday, March…
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Pension plan shortfall demands lawmakers’ attention
March 8, 2022
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller It definitely doesn’t get the attention it deserves, but it’s among the most severe financial problems facing South Carolina today: The state retiree pension plan…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – March 8th
March 7, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 8th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Alerting South Carolina to the Dangers Of ESGs
March 7, 2022
“Anti-American social credit scoring system” threatens Palmetto State citizens, small businesses …” If you haven’t heard much about ESGs, you will soon. The Mom and Pop Alliance of South Carolina…
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Congaree National Park announces details for 2022 firefly viewing event
March 7, 2022Congaree National Park today announced opportunities for the public to view the park’s fireflies from May 20-22 and May 27-29, 2022. In order to protect critical firefly habitat and provide…
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Op-Ed: The time is here to let voters decide on Sunday liquor store sales
March 7, 2022
Opinion Editorial By Ed McMullen Chairman, Cheers! Let South Carolina Decide Elected representatives in Columbia are currently debating legislation that will help South Carolina businesses compete in the 21st century.…
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City of Clinton Hires New City Manager
March 4, 2022
The City of Clinton, SC City Council has voted to hire Tom Brooks of Saluda County as the next City Manager of the City of Clinton. His first day on…
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Embedded mental health clinician initiative expansion
March 2, 2022
The Columbia Police Department (CPD) with the full support of Columbia City Council announces the expansion of an initiative that assists citizens encountered by officers during mental health or behavioral…
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