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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City’s Pet of the Week: Mac!
February 16, 2018
Meet Animal Services’ new Pet of the Week, Mac. Mac is a 1-year-old, lab mix. Mac is crate trained, housebroken and knows basic commands. Mac does not seem to mind cats…
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Columbia Art Center to hold Spring Break Art Camp
February 14, 2018
The Columbia Art Center is accepting registrations for its 5-day multimedia visual art camp for children ages 5-12. The Spring Break Art Camp will be held April 2-6 from 9 a.m. to 12…
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Governor McMaster headlines state conference on tourism and travel
February 14, 2018Governor Henry McMaster headlines the annual South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Travel scheduled for Feb. 19-21 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa. The conference is the largest…
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Lexington County sheriff launches effort to recruit, retain employees
February 14, 2018The Lexington County Council has approved a program Sheriff Jay Koon will start immediately to help his department recruit and retain employees. Koon presented details of a monetary incentive package…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs H.3653 into law
February 14, 2018
H.3653 Protects South Carolina Businesses, Promotes Investment and Job Creation COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members of the business community and members of the General Assembly…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs H.3653 into law
February 14, 2018
H.3653 Protects South Carolina Businesses, Promotes Investment and Job Creation COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members of the business community and members of the General Assembly…
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Summit Worx completes Mobile Command and Communications Center project for Mt Pleasant Police Department
February 12, 2018
Summit Worx, a leading provider of flexible and robust mission solutions for Federal, State, and Local government agencies as well as commercial entities, recently completed a project for the Town…
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Congressman Clyburn breaks ground at South Carolina Water Project Extension
February 12, 2018
Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn issued the following statement on the groundbreaking of the Dorchester Reach of the Lake Marion Regional Water Agency. The Dorchester Reach is the latest…
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The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants for the 2019 Fiscal Year
February 12, 20182019 Fiscal Year: July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019. Please visit our website at www.columbiasc.net/grants/offe red for guidelines, applications and more information. Accommodations Tax Grants (Due March 16, 2018, by 12:00 pm) provide financial…
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Office of Business Opportunities Call for Presenters for 6th Annual Small Business Week
February 12, 2018The 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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Mayor Benjamin welcomes new Mayor’s Fellows for spring semester
February 7, 2018
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin welcomes 10 students for the spring semester of the Mayor’s Fellows program. The program provides both undergraduate and graduate-level students the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge…
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City of Columbia Public Space Public Life Survey
February 7, 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 use our…
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Cultural Planning input survey for Amplify: a Cultural Plan for the Columbia
February 7, 2018
The City of Columbia Planning & Development Services Department invites the public to participate in a cultural planning input survey which will help guide the planning process for Amplify: A…
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SC Chamber applauds legislature for passage of H.3653
February 7, 2018The South Carolina House today concurred with Senate amendments to H.3653, legislation which limits nuisance actions by new neighbors against the normal operations of existing manufacturing facilities by codifying the “coming to the nuisance” defense. The bill now…
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SC Chamber applauds legislature for passage of H.3653
February 7, 2018
The South Carolina House today concurred with Senate amendments to H.3653, legislation which limits nuisance actions by new neighbors against the normal operations of existing manufacturing facilities by codifying the “coming to the nuisance” defense. The bill now…
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Secretary of Transportation presents 2018 “State of SCDOT”
February 7, 2018
Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall presented the “State of SCDOT” report for 2018 to the Senate Transportation Committee on February 7, 2018. The annual review provided the current status of…
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Secretary of Transportation presents 2018 “State of SCDOT”
February 7, 2018
Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall presented the “State of SCDOT” report for 2018 to the Senate Transportation Committee on February 7, 2018. The annual review provided the current status of…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s department announces promotions, transfer
February 6, 2018
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon has announced the promotion of eight deputies and one civilian employee, as well as the transfer of one deputy. Travis Bass, 43, has been promoted…
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City of Columbia Mentor Protégé College Classes
February 6, 2018The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, in conjunction with the Minority Business Development Agency, will be conducting the City of Columbia Mentor Protégé College beginning February 6, 2018 through…
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Yturria named director of RCSD’s public information office
February 2, 2018By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Newly promoted Captain Maria Yturria, Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), has been named director of the RCSD’s office of public information.…
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Yturria named director of RCSD’s public information office
February 2, 2018
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Newly promoted Captain Maria Yturria, Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), has been named director of the RCSD’s office of public information.…
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Town of Lexington takes over Carolina Water Services I-20 WWTF and customers
February 1, 2018
As of February 1, 2018, the Town of Lexington will begin service to Utilities Inc/Carolina Water Services, Inc. sewer customers currently served by the I-20 Wastewater Treatment Facility. The transition from…
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BHSA welcomes SC Legislators to Myrtle Beach for legislative panel at annual board seminar
February 1, 2018
Members of the SC House of Representatives and the SC Senate were present at the Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina (BHSA) Board Seminar held January 26-28, 2018 at…
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BHSA welcomes SC Legislators to Myrtle Beach for legislative panel at annual board seminar
February 1, 2018
Members of the SC House of Representatives and the SC Senate were present at the Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina (BHSA) Board Seminar held January 26-28, 2018 at…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
February 1, 2018
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Seeking one (1) Applicant from the Hospitality industry; one…
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City of Columbia Public Life Public Space Survey
February 1, 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 use our…
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City Manager Spotlight – February 2018
January 31, 2018
By Teresa Wilson The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The…
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H.4375 passes the SC House of Representatives with a vote of 119 to 1
January 31, 2018The SC House of Representatives voted to pass bill H.4375, the Utility Ratepayer Protection Package. The purpose of the bill is to provide: for the manner in which and procedures…
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