Richland Library introduces new Entrepreneur-in-Residence
September 5, 2023
Meet Noelle Jones of Wilder Realty, Inc. Learn more about marketing your business, creating your brand, and making career shifts to suit your needs. Richland Library is thrilled to welcome Noelle Jones…
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Tameika Isaac Devine launches her campaign for South Carolina State Senate District 19
September 4, 2023
Tomorrow (Sept. 5) at Meadowlake Park in Richland County, Tameika Isaac Devine formally launches her candidacy for the unexpired term of the late John Scott in South Carolina State Senate…
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Upgrades to West Columbia parks – An investment in the community
September 4, 2023
The City of West Columbia has announced that upgrades are underway at the B Avenue Ball Field and Butler Park. Both parks will get new fencing and new restroom facilities.…
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CCSD announces that it has received a high bond rating for last five years
August 31, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced at the Board Meeting on Monday, August 28, 2023, that it has maintained a high bond rating for the last five years. The rating…
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Berkeley County encourages public to report storm damage
August 31, 2023
Dispose of Storm Debris Friday, Saturday at Landfill & Convenience Centers Berkeley County Government is encouraging any resident or business that sustained storm damage from Idalia to report it online HERE or…
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Public comment period opening for PY2022 CAPER report draft on county grant programs
August 31, 2023
Public Hearing on Draft Set for September 13 Berkeley County is seeking public feedback on the draft of its PY2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which details accomplishments…
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August 31 Tropical Storm Idalia recovery update
August 31, 2023
Tropical Storm Idalia recovery efforts began at daybreak, as city crews fanned out across the city to complete initial damage assessments and clean-up. The city shifted to OPCON 3 this…
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Dorchester County announces updates on county services
August 31, 2023
Dorchester County Administrative Offices and Dorchester County Courts All Dorchester County Administrative Offices and Dorchester County Courts will resume their normal operating hours on Friday, September 1. Dorchester County Convenience…
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New bid posting – design services for baseball field at Unity Park
August 30, 2023
The City of Greenville is requesting proposals from experienced and qualified planning/design consultants and/or similar professionally qualified consultants to provide comprehensive design and construction administration services for the renovation of…
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Columbia City Councilman Ed McDowell announces re-election campaign for District 2 Seat
August 30, 2023
A Proven Leader Who Fights for Affordable Housing, Quality Health Care, and Community Safety With his unwavering commitment to the prosperity and well-being of District 2, City Councilman Ed McDowell…
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City of Fountain Inn Announces New Clerk of Court
August 29, 2023
The City of Fountain Inn is pleased to announce the appointment of Assistant Police Chief Melissa Woods as the new Clerk of Court / Ministerial Recorder. This strategic decision is…
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Berkeley County awards construction contract for Bushy Park Dredging Project
August 29, 2023
Berkeley County Government has awarded the construction contract for the Bushy Park Dredging and Spoil Site Project to J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. County Council approved the contract at its meeting…
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Dorchester County receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
August 29, 2023
Dorchester County was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Fiscal Year 2022. This commendation, presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), reflects Dorchester…
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Apply for Citizens Fire Academy
August 29, 2023
Applications are open through September 8 for the Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) annual Citizens Fire Academy. The program offers a unique opportunity for citizens who live and work in…
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LPD Foundation Fall Festival sponsorships
August 29, 2023
Chief Terrence Green is excited to announce that planning continues for our upcoming Lexington Police Department Foundation Fall Festival, which will be held at the Icehouse Amphitheater and Pavilion on…
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SC Supreme Court Upholds State Fetal Heartbeat Act in 4-1 Decision
August 23, 2023
In a 4-1 ruling issued today, the South Carolina Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, affirming, “[T]he legislature has found that…
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Lexington County’s Jeff Anderson honored for service with SCAC President’s Cup
August 23, 2023
Lexington County Attorney Jeff M. Anderson was recognized for his public service and dedication to South Carolina county government with the 2023 David K. Summers Jr. President’s Cup from the…
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Dorchester County Fire Rescue receives donation of grain bin rescue equipment
August 22, 2023
Dorchester County Fire Rescue (DCFR) is proud to announce the generous donation of grain bin rescue equipment from the Dorchester County Farm Bureau. This donation marks a significant step forward…
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Cayce’s River Arts District selected for statewide Achievement Award
August 22, 2023At the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 2023 Annual Meeting in July, the City of Cayce received the Annual Achievement Award for the development in the City’s Cayce River Arts…
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New community resource center to open adjacent to Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center
August 22, 2023A ribbon-cutting event on August 23rd, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. will mark the inauguration of a new community resource center adjacent to the Kathryn M. Bellfield Booker Washington Heights Cultural…
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Landscaping Technician I
August 17, 2023
Under frequent supervision, performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of City streets/sidewalks, residential refuse collection, and man-made and cellulosic refuse collections. General duties include but are…
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A personal tribute to Senator John Scott
August 16, 2023
“Beyond the lofty superlatives … he was my friend” By Dr. Tom Mullikin Senator John Scott, 69, who passed away Sunday, August 13, was my friend and colleague in the…
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City Council Highlights | August 15, 2023
August 16, 2023During the presentation portion of the City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann presented the Small Business Day Administration Proclamation. Mayor Pro Tem Ed McDowell presented the Miss Jada Samuel Day…
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How to file the final tax return for a deceased taxpayer
August 15, 2023
What you need to know: When someone dies, their surviving spouse, an executor, or an administrator normally files the deceased taxpayer’s final Income Tax return. On the South Carolina Individual…
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Leadership Series – Jim Stritzinger, South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO)
August 15, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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City of Columbia issues statement regarding meal sharing plan for unsheltered population
August 14, 2023City of Columbia officials and staff have been working on developing a meal sharing plan for feeding the homeless population. The identification of a site and logistical arrangements to ensure…
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Greenville Police will add six additional School Resource Officers
August 14, 2023
Greenville Police will add six additional School Resource Officers to city schools this year, funded with a $1.5 million grant from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. The grant…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2023 Angels
August 14, 2023
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors several…
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Gary T. Pope Jr. and C.D. Rhodes selected by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2023 “Rising Stars” list in Government Law
August 14, 2023
Gary T. Pope Jr. and C.D. Rhodes, attorneys concentrating in public finance and government law with Pope Flynn, have been named to the “Rising Stars” list in Government Law for…
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Development Project Preview meetings debut at the City of Greenville
August 13, 2023
Aiming to better inform residents and increase transparency, the City is adding a new type of monthly public meeting to its schedule. “Project Preview Meetings” will give residents a first…
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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda – August 15
August 13, 2023
The City of Laurens will hold a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 15 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the CPW Training Center at…
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An explosion of art is a big part of West Columbia’s revitalization effort
August 11, 2023
August is American Artist Appreciation Month. It’s to recognize American artists for their contributions, talents, and achievements. In the last five years or so, the West Columbia River District has…
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SCDOR’s new Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax aims to help students learn about state taxes
August 10, 2023
What you need to know: The SCDOR’s new Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax will help middle and high school students learn the basics of South Carolina Individual Income…
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Major upgrade in progress for Gower Park courts
August 10, 2023
A major renovation underway at Gower Park will add two basketball courts, three tennis courts and 10 pickleball courts. As part of a grant request for Gower Park renovations, the City received…
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City of Columbia parking services introduces the Barnacle
August 8, 2023The City of Columbia is introducing the Barnacle, an immobilization device that will be used in lieu of towing vehicles off high traffic areas in the City. This device is…
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Early Voting Opens for Runoff Election for Two District 55 School Board Seats
August 7, 2023
On Tuesday, August 15, voters in the district will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the runoff elections for Seat 1 and Seat 3 of the Laurens…
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Congressman Clyburn celebrates $17.4 million in federal funding for Claflin University
August 7, 2023
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) celebrate over $17.4 million in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funding for Claflin University. The funding will go towards the construction of…
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Multiple Roadway resurfacing and Dirt-to-Pave Projects to begin across the County
August 4, 2023
Multiple roadway resurfacing and dirt-to-pave projects are scheduled to begin across Berkeley County this month. Starting Monday, August 7, 2023, a total of 17 roads will be resurfaced through funding from the…
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Pickens County Council’s Costner elected to serve as SC Association of Counties President
August 4, 2023
Pickens County Council Vice Chairman Roy Costner III was elected President of the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) for 2023-24 during the Association’s Annual Conference held Aug. 1-3. Business…
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Parents as Teachers appoints Georgia Mjartan to its board of directors
August 4, 2023
Parents as Teachers, the nation’s most replicated home visiting, early childhood development, and parenting education program, has appointed Georgia Mjartan, executive director of South Carolina First Steps and the South…
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Charleston Water System Citizens Academy applications open through Aug. 20!
August 2, 2023
Charleston Water System (CWS) is accepting applications from customers 18 and older for its annual Citizens Academy through Aug. 20 at www.charlestonwater.com\CitizensAcademy. Five weekly sessions held 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.…
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South Carolina’s 2023 Tax Free Weekend launches on Friday
August 2, 2023
South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend starts this Friday at 12:00 a.m. and ends Sunday at 11:59 p.m. What you need to know: South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend starts…
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City Council Highlights | August 1, 2023
August 2, 2023During the consent agenda portion of the City Council Meeting, City Council approved the first of three sanitary sewer projects that will upgrade the existing system to serve the new…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Fentanyl Trafficking Bill Into Law
August 1, 2023
Renews Call for Legislators to Close Revolving Door for Criminals with Illegal Guns Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, state and local law enforcement…
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Berkeley County to open application period for state accommodations tax funding
July 31, 2023
Apply August 1-31, 2023 Berkeley County Government will open its application period to apply for state accommodations tax funding on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Individuals or businesses in Berkeley County meeting…
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Mayor Nathan Senn Elected Vice President of the Association of South Carolina Mayors
July 30, 2023
Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn recently attended the Association of South Carolina Mayors (ASCM) conference and was elected to serve as Vice President alongside the newly elected President, Mayor Stephen Murray…
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Congressman Jeff Duncan Announces Ron DeSantis as Keynote Speaker for Twelfth Annual Faith & Freedom BBQ
July 27, 2023
Today, Congressman Jeff Duncan announced the keynote speaker for his twelfth annual Faith & Freedom BBQ hosted at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center on August 28 at 6pm in Anderson, SC.…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond to offer free notary public seminars across South Carolina
July 27, 2023
This fall, Secretary of State Mark Hammond will be offering seven free regional notary public seminars for South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. These seminars will…
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Mayors meet mid-bridge over the Cooper River in SC7 destination event
July 27, 2023
Linked by the 2.5-mile Ravenel Bridge spanning the South Carolina Lowcountry’s historic Cooper River is the City of Charleston and the Town of Mount Pleasant from which their respective mayors…
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Chairs Rodgers and Duncan Unveil Draft Legislation to Modernize and Expand U.S. Pipeline Infrastructure
July 26, 2023
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) today unveiled draft legislation, the Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and…
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