Palmetto Poll Shows Voter Support for Incumbents in SC

  June 4, 2014

CLEMSON, SC — The first Clemson University Palmetto Poll of 2014, taken just before Democratic and Republican primary voters go to the polls Tuesday, finds incumbents doing well, some unfamiliarity with…

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Governor Nikki Haley Announces Hurricane Awareness Week

  June 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley issued a statewide proclamation recognizing June 1-7 as Hurricane Awareness Week. The proclamation highlights the importance of hurricane preparedness across the state before the onset of the 2014…

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Governor Nikki Haley Announces Hurricane Awareness Week

  June 3, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley issued a statewide proclamation recognizing June 1-7 as Hurricane Awareness Week. The proclamation highlights the importance of hurricane preparedness across the state before the onset of the…

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Transportation Sales Tax Programs See 155.4% ROI

  May 29, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – The transportation sales tax programs in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties have resulted in a 155.4% return on investment according to a study released by the Charleston Metro Chamber…

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SC Babies Born On 529 Day Celebrated With $529 College Savings Grants

  May 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. is announcing the second annual privately funded Future Scholar 529 Palmettobaby grant program on National 529 College Savings Day, Thursday, May 29, 2014.  The Palmettobabyprogram was…

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SC Babies Born On 529 Day Celebrated With $529 College Savings Grants

  May 29, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. is announcing the second annual privately funded Future Scholar 529 Palmettobaby grant program on National 529 College Savings Day, Thursday, May 29, 2014.  The Palmettobabyprogram was…

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New Digitization Program for Libraries Announced

  May 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Libraries often have photographs, local histories, maps, family papers and/or genealogical documents that could reach a wider audience if digitized and made available online.  The South Carolina…

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New Digitization Program for Libraries Announced

  May 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Libraries often have photographs, local histories, maps, family papers and/or genealogical documents that could reach a wider audience if digitized and made available online.  The South Carolina…

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E&I Engineering, Ltd. to locate U.S. operations in Anderson County

  May 24, 2014

Ireland-based manufacturer to invest $17 million   ANDERSON, SC – E&I Engineering, Ltd., a provider of switchgear and power distribution solutions throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, plans to invest $17…

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E&I Engineering, Ltd. to locate U.S. operations in Anderson County

  May 24, 2014

Ireland-based manufacturer to invest $17 million   ANDERSON, SC – E&I Engineering, Ltd., a provider of switchgear and power distribution solutions throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, plans to invest $17…

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Congress Backs SC Ports Provisions in Water Resources Reform and Development Act

  May 22, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Today, Congress finalized the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), solidifying critical provisions for SCPA initiatives, including the Post-45 Harbor Deepening Project. “We applaud Congress for their…

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Congress Backs SC Ports Provisions in Water Resources Reform and Development Act

  May 22, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – Today, Congress finalized the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), solidifying critical provisions for SCPA initiatives, including the Post-45 Harbor Deepening Project. “We applaud Congress for their…

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Georgetown County Library to Host Heritage Fair

  May 22, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Old scrapbooks, family letters, photographs and other precious reminders of our past are items that the Georgetown County Library works daily to preserve. How do you preserve your…

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Plastic Products Company To Open New Facility In Oconee County

  May 21, 2014

$3.2 Million Investment Is Expected To Create 68 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Plastic Products Company Inc. (PPC), a manufacturer of plastics and injection molding, has selected Oconee County for the…

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Plastic Products Company To Open New Facility In Oconee County

  May 21, 2014

$3.2 Million Investment Is Expected To Create 68 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Plastic Products Company Inc. (PPC), a manufacturer of plastics and injection molding, has selected Oconee County for the…

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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley On April 2014 Unemployment Rate

  May 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement in response to South Carolina’s unemployment rate decreasing to 5.3 percent in April from 5.5 percent in March. This is…

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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley On April 2014 Unemployment Rate

  May 16, 2014

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement in response to South Carolina’s unemployment rate decreasing to 5.3 percent in April from 5.5 percent in March. This is…

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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2014

  May 16, 2014

Unemployment Rate Decreases; Lowest Rate Since June 2001 COLUMBIA, SC The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.3 percent in April down from March’s rate of 5.5 percent. The…

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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2014

  May 16, 2014

Unemployment Rate Decreases; Lowest Rate Since June 2001 COLUMBIA, SC The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.3 percent in April down from March’s rate of 5.5 percent. The…

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Commerce awards $2.4 million in innovation grants

  May 6, 2014

14 organizations to receive support toward efforts fostering high-tech and entrepreneurial endeavors COLUMBIA, SC – May 6, 2014 – In its inaugural round of innovation-related grants, the South Carolina Department…

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Commerce awards $2.4 million in innovation grants

  May 6, 2014

14 organizations to receive support toward efforts fostering high-tech and entrepreneurial endeavors   COLUMBIA, SC – May 6, 2014 – In its inaugural round of innovation-related grants, the South Carolina…

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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.137 – Emma’s Law

  May 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – April 30, 2014 – Gov. Nikki Haley was today joined by the South Carolina Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), members of the General Assembly, David and…

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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.137 – Emma’s Law

  May 4, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – April 30, 2014 – Gov. Nikki Haley was today joined by the South Carolina Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), members of the General Assembly, David and…

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Gov. Nikki Haley designates September as “Voter Education Month”

  September 10, 2012

Encourages  all  eligible  South  Carolinians  to  register  to  vote and to  exercise  their  most  basic  democratic  right  by  participating  in  all  elections COLUMBIA, SC – September 10, 2012 – Governor Nikki…

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Gov. Nikki Haley announces ethics reform package

  August 22, 2012

Tours South Carolina with Attorney General Alan Wilson to promote state government transparency, accountabilityCOLUMBIA, SC – August 22, 2012 – During a statewide tour with AttorneyGeneral Alan Wilson, Governor Nikki…

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Gov. Nikki Haley announces PEBA appointments

  August 8, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – August 6, 2012 – GovernorNikki Haley today announced three appointments to the South Carolina PublicEmployee Benefit Authority (PEBA). Established as a part of pension reformlegislation signed into…

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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Pay for Printing Act


  August 6, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – August 6, 2012 – U.S. Senators DeMint (R-SouthCarolina), Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), Ron Johnson(R-Wis.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), Rand Paul(R-Ky.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho),…

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