City of Columbia Food Policy Committee launches food recovery app
March 15, 2018
The City of Columbia Food Policy Committee will launch a food recovery app in partnership with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) Don’t Waste Food SC…
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Richland Renaissance … the County’s Cure to Blight Blind Syndrome
March 15, 2018
It’s one thing, as a popular air freshener company suggests, to get accustomed to foul odors. Richland County is working to ensure no one is similarly desensitized to unpleasant community…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order requiring state agencies to protect religious freedom
March 14, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-12, ensuring and bolstering individuals’ and organizations’ right to religious freedom in South Carolina. Specifically, the governor’s order clarifies the South Carolina Department of…
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Residents can help protect waterways by volunteering to mark storm drains
March 14, 2018
If Richland County Stormwater Management can relay just one important message to residents, it’s this: only rain should go down a storm drain. In an ongoing effort to spread this…
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#ColumbiaWeighsIn partners with local gyms for official weigh-in locations
March 14, 2018
The #ColumbiaWeighsIn challenge now has official weigh-in locations where participants in the challenge can weigh themselves free of charge. “We are excited to embark on a three-month health and wellness…
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Greenlink Launches Smartphone App
March 13, 2018
Greenlink has launched FindGreenlink, a new smartphone app for Android and iOS devices designed to remove the guesswork for customers by providing real-time tracking of Greenlink buses. The free app…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2018
March 12, 2018
Jobs grow to record level as employment and labor force increase South Carolina employers added more than 3,000 jobs in January with the manufacturing and trade, transportation and utility sectors…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2018
March 12, 2018
Jobs grow to record level as employment and labor force increase South Carolina employers added more than 3,000 jobs in January with the manufacturing and trade, transportation and utility sectors…
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County issues statement on court ruling regarding transportation program
March 9, 2018
In response to this week’s S.C. Supreme Court ruling on the Richland County transportation penny program, Richland County Council and the County Administrator issue the following statement: Richland County wants to ensure residents…
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Zoning Ordinance Draft Review Open House – March 27
March 9, 2018
The City of Columbia Zoning Department will host an open house event for citizens and business owners to review the draft of the new zoning ordinance. On Tuesday, March 27 at…
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Find Richland County tax bills easily, securely online
March 8, 2018
Residents seeking copies of their tax bills and other information can skip the trip to the County Administration Building. Real estate, vehicle, business and personal property tax information is available…
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The man behind the mic
March 8, 2018
The many media hats of Lieutenant Curtis Wilson By W. Thomas Smith Jr. IF YOU ARE A FAN OF GAMECOCK BASKETBALL, especially if you have regularly attended University of…
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The man behind the mic
March 7, 2018The many media hats of Lieutenant Curtis Wilson By W. Thomas Smith Jr. IF YOU ARE A FAN OF GAMECOCK BASKETBALL, especially if you have regularly attended University of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Charlie Condon as the next Chairman of Santee Cooper Board of Directors
March 7, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon as the next Chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors. Mr. Condon will serve the unexpired term ending…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Charlie Condon as the next Chairman of Santee Cooper Board of Directors
March 7, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon as the next Chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors. Mr. Condon will serve the unexpired term ending…
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How Your County Works: Business Licenses
March 6, 2018
The March 15 deadline is fast approaching for the nearly 10,000 businesses and contractors operating in Richland County to renew their licenses, giving them the green light to continue making products, selling…
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West Columbia Police partner with BILO for food drive Saturday, March 10
March 5, 2018
The West Columbia Police Department is teaming up with BILO, located at 2349 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC, on Saturday, March 3rd and 10th, from 10 AM until 2 PM, to collect…
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Resurfacing of Spring and Cannon Streets scheduled to begin next week
March 5, 2018
Based on the current weather forecast, the resurfacing of Spring and Cannon Streets is scheduled to begin Monday. Work is expected to last six days and will impact traffic flow and on-street parking…
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Volunteers needed for Public Space Public Life Survey
March 5, 2018
The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th to help conduct our third annual Public Space Public Life Survey throughout downtown Columbia. Tracking how we…
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Former Richland County Jail director set to return to head facility
March 5, 2018
Nearly a year after resigning as head of Richland County’s Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, Ronaldo Myers will return to the post he held for 13 years leading the nearly…
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City of Columbia urges recognition of Earth Hour
March 2, 2018The City of Columbia urges citizens to participate in Earth Hour at 8:30p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Joining hundreds of millions of other cities, businesses and organizations across the globe.…
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Town of Lexington converts I-20 Wastewater Treatment Facility flow to Joint Facility
March 2, 2018On Wednesday, February 28 at 1pm, the Town of Lexington diverted all flow from the I-20 Wastewater Treatment Facility to the Joint Wastewater Treatment Facility in Cayce. This officially eliminates discharge…
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Councilmember Tameika Isaac Devine appointed vice chair of National League of Cities Council on Youth, Education, and Families
March 2, 2018
Columbia Councilmember Tameika Isaac Devine has been appointed vice chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2018 Council on Youth, Education, and Families. This council guides and oversees the…
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Senate confirms Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina
March 1, 2018
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina. His nomination was received into the Senate on August 8, 2017. Marvin Quattlebaum is a…
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Senate confirms Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina
March 1, 2018
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina. His nomination was received into the Senate on August 8, 2017. Marvin Quattlebaum is a…
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Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announces $150,000 for Small Business Research and Development Grant in South Carolina
February 28, 2018Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) will award 179 grants totaling $30 million to 149 small businesses in 36 states including 1 in South…
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Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announces $150,000 for Small Business Research and Development Grant in South Carolina
February 28, 2018Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) will award 179 grants totaling $30 million to 149 small businesses in 36 states including 1 in South…
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South Carolina’s new licenses and identification cards available to the public
February 28, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) Executive Director Col. Kevin Shwedo to announce that South Carolina’s new driver’s licenses and identification cards, including…
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S.C. State Guardsmen to patrol state prison facility exterior grounds
February 28, 2018By Chris Carter COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Guard will begin augmenting security along the perimeters of S.C. correctional facilities. Guardsmen will now patrol on foot along…
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S.C. State Guardsmen to patrol state prison facility exterior grounds
February 28, 2018By Chris Carter COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Guard will begin augmenting security along the perimeters of S.C. correctional facilities. Guardsmen will now patrol on foot along…
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Councilman Ted Stambolitis resigns from Lexington Town Council
February 27, 2018
Mayor Steve MacDougall has accepted the resignation of Councilman Ted Stambolitis effective Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Mr. Stambolitis no longer meets the eligibility requirements of a qualified elector set forth in…
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CHA awarded HUD’s ROSS Service Coordinator grant
February 27, 2018The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) has been awarded a Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinator grant…
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CHA awarded HUD’s ROSS Service Coordinator grant
February 27, 2018
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) has been awarded a Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinator grant…
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City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities launched the Commercial Retention & Redevelopment Program
February 26, 2018
City of Columbia’s, Office of Business Opportunities (OBO), launched the Commercial Retention & Redevelopment Program (CRR) on Monday, February 26, 2018, at Columbia Water, 4011 West Beltline Blvd. OBO will…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation recognizes LCSD employees, volunteers
February 26, 2018
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation has honored 10 Lexington County Sheriff’s Department employees and three individuals who volunteer their time to work with the department. “The foundation’s goal is to…
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Local small business owner, Adam Morgan, announces State House Run
February 26, 2018Vice President of Majesty Music Becomes the First Candidate to Announce Run for State House District 20 On February 22, Adam Morgan, local businessman and attorney, announced his candidacy to the…
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Local small business owner, Adam Morgan, announces State House Run
February 26, 2018
Vice President of Majesty Music Becomes the First Candidate to Announce Run for State House District 20 On February 22, Adam Morgan, local businessman and attorney, announced his candidacy to the…
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Three Schools in South Carolina will be gifted a $100,000 Don’t Quit! Fitness Center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils
February 26, 2018Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to announce that fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils…
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Three Schools in South Carolina will be gifted a $100,000 Don’t Quit! Fitness Center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils
February 26, 2018Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to announce that fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils…
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Two special events in South Carolina and an outstanding hospitality employee are recognized for their contributions to tourism
February 26, 2018
Also recognized by the Travel and Tourism Coalition was Myrtle Beach Chamber’s President and CEO Hilton Head Island – Governor Henry McMaster presented tourism industry achievement awards Wednesday to two special events and…
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Two special events in South Carolina and an outstanding hospitality employee are recognized for their contributions to tourism
February 26, 2018
Also recognized by the Travel and Tourism Coalition was Myrtle Beach Chamber’s President and CEO Hilton Head Island – Governor Henry McMaster presented tourism industry achievement awards Wednesday to two special events and…
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Seibels recognized as a Centennial Business
February 22, 2018Secretary of State Mark Hammond officially recognized Seibels, Bruce & Company, now known simply as “Seibels,” as a South Carolina Centennial Business. This honor is reserved for domestic business entities…
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Foster care recruitment blitz in Richland, Lexington Counties
February 21, 2018Richland and Lexington counties need more than 270 more foster families to care for the increasing number of vulnerable children who come into care and keep those children close to…
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Office of Business Opportunities call for presenters for 6th Annual Small Business Week
February 20, 2018
The Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is pleased to issue a Call for Presenters for the 6th Annual Small Business Week Conference to be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center…
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BCDCOG revolving loan fund grows jobs, local economy
February 20, 2018A more than quarter-million dollar loan made by the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments Revolving Loan Fund has produced 45 local jobs — and was recently paid off by the borrower.…
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Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc. held groundbreaking ceremony for Veranda at North Main
February 20, 2018The Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of new apartment units on Monday, February 19, 2018 next door to the North Main Plaza. “I want to…
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Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government celebrates 30 years of graduates
February 16, 2018
For anyone elected to serve as a mayor or member of a city council in South Carolina, the Municipal Association of South Carolina offers a variety of training opportunities that give local…
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Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government celebrates 30 years of graduates
February 16, 2018
For anyone elected to serve as a mayor or member of a city council in South Carolina, the Municipal Association of South Carolina offers a variety of training opportunities that give local…
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South Carolina has 2-to-1 unemployment vs. demand ratio
February 16, 2018
While South Carolina experienced a slight increase in its unemployment rate to 4.1 percent in December 2017, it also saw an increase in the number of available jobs. The number…
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South Carolina has 2-to-1 unemployment vs. demand ratio
February 16, 2018
While South Carolina experienced a slight increase in its unemployment rate to 4.1 percent in December 2017, it also saw an increase in the number of available jobs. The number…
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