Greenlink to Host Open House April 26
March 29, 2018
The Greenville Transit Authority (GTA) has finalized the 2020-24 Transit Development Plan (TDP) study of the Greenlink transit system and will hold a drop-in style open house on Thursday, April 26 from 4…
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Richland County to celebrate Community Development Week with special events
March 28, 2018Richland County Community Development is planning events to showcase how federally funded programs make a positive difference in the lives of low- and moderate-income families. Programs like the Community Development…
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South Carolina State Museum Presents South Carolina and Reconstruction, 1865-1876
March 28, 2018
In The State Museum’s newest exhibit, South Carolina and Reconstruction, 1865-1876opening, Saturday, March 31, guests will explore life for South Carolinians during Reconstruction, a time of fundamental social, economic and political change.…
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Sign up today to volunteer for Kinetic Derby Day
March 28, 2018
The City of West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day is seeking volunteers to be a part of the inaugural day. Volunteer opportunities range from registration, check-in, parade escorts, food truck managers,…
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S.C. veterans’ unemployment rate drops in 2017
March 27, 2018
South Carolina’s annual unemployment rate from veterans declined to 3.9 percent in 2017 from 5 percent in 2016. There were 182,000 veterans employed in 2017 and 7,000 unemployed. Of the…
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S.C. veterans’ unemployment rate drops in 2017
March 27, 2018
South Carolina’s annual unemployment rate from veterans declined to 3.9 percent in 2017 from 5 percent in 2016. There were 182,000 veterans employed in 2017 and 7,000 unemployed. Of the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces designated S.C. ‘Opportunity Zones’
March 26, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Congressman Ralph Norman, Department of Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt, South Carolina business leaders, and local and county officials to announce his submission of 135…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces designated S.C. ‘Opportunity Zones’
March 26, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Congressman Ralph Norman, Department of Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt, South Carolina business leaders, and local and county officials to announce his submission of 135…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation: February 2018
March 26, 2018
Employment, labor force and jobs continue to grow People entering the state’s labor force and the number of people finding work increased in February 2018. Businesses’ payrolls also continued to…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation: February 2018
March 26, 2018
Employment, labor force and jobs continue to grow People entering the state’s labor force and the number of people finding work increased in February 2018. Businesses’ payrolls also continued to…
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SCDOT’s spring spruce up litter collection results
March 24, 2018
Thousands of South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Maintenance workers and volunteers from various SCDOT offices spent Thursday March 22 collecting litter on highways in every county of the…
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SCDOT’s spring spruce up litter collection results
March 24, 2018
Thousands of South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Maintenance workers and volunteers from various SCDOT offices spent Thursday March 22 collecting litter on highways in every county of the…
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Governor McMaster nominates three Opportunity Zones in the City of West Columbia
March 24, 2018
Governor McMaster has designated three areas in the City of West Columbia to be nominated as Opportunity Zones. This program provides a federal tax incentive for taxpayers who reinvest…
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City of Columbia urges recognition of Earth Hour – March 24
March 23, 2018
. The 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…
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City of Columbia announced as 2018 All-America City Finalist
March 23, 2018
The City of Columbia has been named one of 20 finalists nationwide for the 2018 All-America City Awards. The finalists will compete June 22-24 in Denver to be recognized among the…
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The COMET announces that its newly designed Purple Heart bus is ready for service
March 21, 2018
The COMET announces that its newly designed Purple Heart bus is ready for service in recognition of the contributions our Purple Heart Veterans have made to our nation. In February…
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County of Lexington to utilize CodeRED emergency alert system
March 21, 2018
In an effort to deliver effective and timely public safety information during a natural or manmade emergency, the County of Lexington Department of Public Safety will be utilizing the CodeRED…
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Nominations sought for award honoring local human rights icon
March 19, 2018
Residents can recognize individuals or groups committed to social justice by nominating them for an award that remembers one of Richland County’s most important human rights figures. The Modjeska Monteith…
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Nominations sought for award honoring local human rights icon
March 19, 2018Residents can recognize individuals or groups committed to social justice by nominating them for an award that remembers one of Richland County’s most important human rights figures. The Modjeska Monteith…
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Lexington County’s major crimes commander graduates from FBI National Academy
March 19, 2018
Capt. Hampton Taylor, commander of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s major crimes unit, has graduated from the FBI’s National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. “The National Academy gathers law enforcement…
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Republican Stan Smith to seek Richland County Council seat
March 16, 2018
Saying he’ll be a “strong, unwavering advocate” for local taxpayers, Lake Murray businessman Stan Smith this week announced his candidacy for Richland County Council. Smith, a Republican, is running…
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D.U.I. enforcement reminder during St. Patrick’s Day weekend
March 16, 2018
Chief Terrence Green would like to remind the Town of Lexington community that the Lexington Police Department, along with law enforcement statewide, will be conducting increased D.U.I. enforcement activities…
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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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