Dorchester County to Offer Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
July 16, 2012Emergency Management is coordinating CERT training to help communities prepare for disasters. SUMMERVILLE, SC – July 14, 2012 – Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) are groups of volunteer citizens who…
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Association of SC Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 11, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 11, 2012 – The Association of South CarolinaMayors met on Friday, June 29, at the Municipal Association of SouthCarolina’s 72nd Annual Meeting and elected new officers…
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Moody’s: Pension reform is “credit positive” for S.C.
July 11, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 11, 2012 – Pension reform legislation signed intolaw last month by Governor Nikki Haley has had an immediate positiveimpact on South Carolina’s fiscal condition, according to…
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Municipal Association elects new board members for 2012-2013 at Annual Meeting
July 5, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 5, 2012 – Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 72ndAnnual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’sboard of directors. Mayor Randy Randall,…
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Dorchester County to Conduct Legal Residence Exemption Compliance Audit with TMA and LexisNexis® Risk Solutions
July 2, 2012ST. GEORGE, SC – June 29, 2012 – Dorchester County has contracted with Tax Management Associates, Inc. (TMA) and LexisNexis® Risk Solutions to audit legal residence exemptions being granted to…
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Gov. Nikki Haley signs small business tax relief into law
July 2, 2012Tax rate for small businesses down from 5% to 3%COLUMBIA, SC – June 28, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley today signed H. 5418into law, a continuing resolution that delivers tax…
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“Stand Up Charleston” Initiative Announced
July 2, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – July 2, 2012 – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. and Police Chief Gregory Mullen announced the “Stand Up Charleston” initiative, a coalition of community leaders and residents…
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Womble Carlyle SC Political Law Team Successfully Defends Gov. Nikki Haley in Ethics Investigation
July 2, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – Womble Carlyle attorneys Butch Bowers, Kevin Hall andTodd Carroll have helped clear South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in astate ethics probe. On June 29th, the State House…
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DeMint Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Obamacare
June 28, 2012Washington, DC – June 28, 2012 – Today, U.S. Senator DeMint (R-South Carolina) made the following statement: “The Supreme Court may have failed to stop this government takeover of health…
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Graham on Supreme Court ‘Tax’ Ruling on Obamacare
June 28, 2012WASHINGTON – June 28, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SouthCarolina) today made this statement on the Supreme Court decision rulingthat the individual mandate is a ‘Tax.’ “To our Democratic…
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Clyburn Statement On U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
June 28, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – June 28, 2012 – Assistant Democratic Leader James E.Clyburn released the following statement after today’s ruling by theU.S. Supreme Court on the Affordable Care Act. “This is…
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JAG-SC Graduates Exceed National Standards
June 28, 2012SOUTH CAROLINA – June 28, 2012 – More than 250 high school studentsenrolled in the state’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG-SC) programreceived a high school diploma this year. This marks…
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Senators: Attorney General Holder Should Immediately Appoint Special Counsel to Investigate Leaks
June 27, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – June 27, 2012 – Citing an ‘avalanche’ of’ nationalsecurity leaks originating out of the Executive Branch 31 senators havewritten to Attorney General Eric Holder requesting he immediatelyappoint…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Requests Special Session of Budget & Control Board on $25 Billion Pension Fund
June 25, 2012Treasurer Loftis says South Carolinians expect and deservetransparency and accountability and he will protect public funds withfierce intensity. B&C Board meeting set for Wednesday June 27. COLUMBIA, SC – June…
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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on pension reform, DOA
June 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 20, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement regardingpension reform and the Department of Administration conference committeemeeting: “This is the critical week for…
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Maybank Tennis Center Renovation Project Plans Unveiling
June 20, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – June 20, 2012 – Mayor Riley, City of Charleston staff and the Charleston Parks Conservancy unveiled the plans for the Maybank Tennis Center Renovation Project at 10:00…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, nuclear industry leaders highlight SMR technology
June 20, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 19, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and nuclear industry leaders – including officials from Holtec International, SCE&G and Areva – highlighted the…
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Graham NLRB Amendments Fail in Senate Appropriations Committee
June 18, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – June 18, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s(R-South Carolina) three amendments to protect American businesses fromthe National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) job-killing tactics failedtoday in the Senate…
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Graham, Haley, Duncan Push for Drilling Off South Carolina Coast
June 11, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 11, 2012 – South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley,U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and Third District Congressman Jeff Duncantoday all spoke out in support of legislation which will…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Shane Ray as State Fire Marshal
June 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today announced Shane Ray asState Fire Marshal. Chief Ray has 26 years of experience in fire andemergency services. For the last seven months, Ray…
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Lockheed Martin to Support DoD in Key Command and Control Missions
June 4, 2012SSC Atlantic contract brings IT services and command center technology to key DoD customersHERNDON, VA – May 31, 2012 – Known for innovation and ITsystems integration, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Uncovers 23 State Lawmakers On Unclaimed Property List
June 1, 2012Treasurer Loftis says new media efforts may yield potentiallythousands of dollars owed to lawmakers. List underscores importance ofprogram which returned nearly $13 million in 2011. COLUMBIA, SC – June 1, 2012…
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Lindsey Graham Statement on KSM Trial
May 29, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – May 29, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SouthCarolina) released the following statement regarding a motion filed bydefense attorneys for KSM seeking dismissal of charges based on…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Thanks SC State Senate for Keeping Unclaimed Property Rights Intact
May 29, 2012Treasurer Loftis says vote maintains agency’s ability to seek and return unclaimed money to citizens. COLUMBIA, SC – May 25, 2012 – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis thanked theSouth Carolina State Senate…
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Statements from Gov. Nikki Haley and Ambassador David Wilkins on SEUS-CP
May 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 21, 2012 – As the State of South Carolina hoststhe 5th Annual Southeastern U.S. – Canadian Provinces Alliance (SEUS-CP)trade conference, more than 300 Canadian and U.S.…
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Gov. Nikki Haley celebrates NK Newlook’s investment in Blackville
May 16, 2012Haley: “It’s a great day in Barnwell County, and it’s a great day in South Carolina.” COLUMBIA, SC – May 16, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley visited Blackville on Tuesday for…
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Graham Supports Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank in the Senate
May 15, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – May 15, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) spoke today on the Senate floor in favor of reauthorizing the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank. The Export-Import Reauthorization…
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Haley, Zais, Owens celebrate Charter Schools bill signing
May 14, 2012Governor: “We will no longer settle for what we think education has to be, we will lead on what education should be.” COLUMBIA, SC – May 14, 2012 – Governor…
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Municipal Association of SC recognized with awards for outreach and communications projects
May 14, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – MAY 14, 2012 – Outreach and communications projectscreated by the Municipal Association of South Carolina have beenrecognized for excellence by two statewide organizations. TheAssociation received five awards…
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Mayor Riley Announces New Chief of the City of Charleston Fire Department
May 13, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 11, 2012 – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. announced the selection of a new Chief of the City of Charleston Fire Department. She is Karen E.…
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Team Coast Guard Launches National Safe Boating Week At Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park
May 11, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 11, 2012 – Members of the Charleston area U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard Station Charleston are kicking off National Safe Boating Week by hosting…
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Congressman Clyburn Announces Summer Job Opportunities for Youth
May 9, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 9, 2012 – Sixth District Congressman and AssistantDemocratic Leader James E. Clyburn announced the U.S. Department ofLabor has launched an online tool to help youth access…
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Senator Clementa Pinckney Recognized as Champion of Affordable Housing
May 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 8, 2012 – Senator Clementa Pinckney has beenrecognized as Elected Official of the Year by the South Carolina StateHousing Finance and Development Authority (SC State Housing). …
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Marshall Taylor to become new DHEC General Counsel
May 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 3, 2012 – The South Carolina Department of Healthand Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that W. Marshall Taylor, Jr.will become the agency’s new General Counsel. As General…
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Graham Opposes NLRB Ambush Election Rule
April 24, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – April 24, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) spoke on the Senate floor in favor of attempts to stop the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB)…
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Commerce Launches Aerospace Task Force
April 18, 2012Charlie Farrell to lead new advisory council COLUMBIA, SC – April 18, 2012 – The South Carolina Department ofCommerce today announced that Charlie Farrell will direct the new S.C.Aerospace Task…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Announces Savings Of $48 Million Dollars From New Bond Refinance
April 16, 2012Coupled with 2011 refinance, Loftis administration saves taxpayersa total of $72 million. In addition, Moody’s and Fitch reaffirm SouthCarolina’s top-rated AAA credit. COLUMBIA, SC – April 16, 2012 – State Treasurer…
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U.S. Senator Jim DeMint Announces EMPOWER SC Education Reform Summit
April 4, 2012Summit to feature former Florida Governor Jeb Bush as special guest speaker COLUMBIA, SC – April 4, 2012 – U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.)announced that he will partner with Governor…
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New chairman, board members join South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority
March 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 26, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley has announcedthe appointment of Christopher N. Union of Charleston as Chairman of thenine-member Board of Commissioners for the South Carolina…
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Graham Sponsors Medicare Reform Plan
March 16, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – March 16, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham signedon as a cosponsor of the Congressional Health Care for Seniors Act(CHCSA). The legislation would enroll all seniors into…
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Gov. Nikki Haley appoints Melody James to WCC
March 16, 2012COLUMBIA,SC – Governor NikkiHaley announced the appointment of Melody James to the South CarolinaWorkers’ Compensation Commission. “We look for Workers’ CompensationCommissioners who will be fair – and not political –…
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Standard and Poor’s Upgrades Dorchester County Water and Sewer Bond Rating
March 16, 2012ST. GEORGE, SC – March 13, 2012 Standard & Poor’s Rating Services has upgraded the County’s waterworks and sewer system revenue bond rating one notch from ‘A+’ to ‘AA-‘. The…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces records retention policy
March 14, 2012Historictransparency initiative is first of its kind in 40 yearsCOLUMBIA, SC – March 14, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley announced that she has taken the historic step offinalizing with the…
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Town of James Island Incorporation
March 12, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – The organizers of a 4th Town of James Island will conduct a referendum on the incorporation of another town on Tuesday, April 24. The City of Charleston…
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Graham Legislation Provides 'Rebate' to Consumers, Utilities, and Communities for Obama Administration's Refusal to Open Yucca Mountain
March 12, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – March 12, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SouthCarolina), one of the strongest supporters of nuclear energy in theSenate, has introduced legislation, The Nuclear Waste Fund Relief…
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Gov. Nikki Haley celebrates signing of Blue Alert bill
March 7, 2012State Rep. Eddie Tallon, SLED Chief Mark Keel, DPS Director Leroy Smith join governor COLUMBIA, SC – March 6, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley, State Rep. Eddie Tallon, South Carolina…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Holly Gillespie Pisarik as next Director of LLR
March 2, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 2, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley announced Holly Gillespie Pisarik as the nextDirector of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation(LLR). Pisarik currently serves…
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New online service connects small business and entrepreneurs 24-7 for first time
February 29, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 29, 2012 – Gov. Nikki Haley and the South Carolina Department of Commerce todaylaunched a new service called South Carolina Business Network at SCBizNetwork.com.The service provides…
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President Obama Announces New White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs David Agnew
February 28, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – February 27, 2012 – The White House announced that current Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs David Agnew will now serve as the Deputy Assistant to the President…
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SC House Committee Sets Aside $180 Million for Harbor Deepening
February 22, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 22, 2012 – The House committee shaping the state’s budget is setting aside $180 million for harbor deepening in a key move to modernize South Carolina’s…
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