South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2014
September 19, 2014
Unemployment Rate Increases for Second Consecutive Month The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.4 percent in August from a revised 5.8 percent in July. The estimated number of…
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South Carolina’s Improving Economy Allows DEW to Make Second Early Unemployment Trust Fund Loan Repayment This Year
September 16, 2014
This payment amount more than doubles the payment sent in April COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) today announced it made a second early voluntary…
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Gabe Klein To Give Second Presentation On Peninsula Mobility
September 16, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Gabe Klein will give his second public presentation related to peninsula mobility issues on Monday, September 22 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Charleston Museum (360…
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DHEC awards coastal public access improvement grants
September 12, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Three communities will work to improve public access to coastal areas, thanks to grants from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. “Our beautiful coastal resources…
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DHEC coastal photography contest accepting entries
September 11, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Photographers of all ages and degrees of expertise are invited to ready their cameras and tripods to enter their best photographs of coastal South Carolina scenes in…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond Invites Nominations for 2014 Angels
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…
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SC HELP Reports Funding Results
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SC HELP (South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program), a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports its total funding results through July…
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The benefits of shopping locally can’t be overstated.
September 8, 2014
[row] [col col=8] By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller When we spend our money at locally-owned businesses, we’re often reinvesting in our community. The dollars spent at local stores, shops,…
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City of Charleston Installing Additional Bicycle Parking Along King Street
September 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – During the next few weeks, the City of Charleston will be installing additional bike parking on King Street between Calhoun Street and Market Street. The first set of…
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Business Leaders Brief Administration on International Trade Policy
September 5, 2014U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will gather input on how trade policies affect businesses’ bottom lines Washington, DC – As Congress is threatening to…
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State Extends Winning Streak
September 5, 2014
SC Earns Prominent Award for Annual Financial Report for 26th Consecutive Year COLUMBIA, SC – Continuing a generation-long streak, S.C. Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom’s office has received a prestigious national financial reporting award…
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The SCEA Recommends Bakari Sellers for Lt. Governor
September 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) announced today that it is recommending State Rep. Bakari T. Sellers in the race for South Carolina Lieutenant Governor. “An…
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Municipal Association of SC Rolls Out Expanded On-Demand Training for Elected Officials
August 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Getting a new job typically means getting trained on the specifics of that job. But when someone is elected to a local office, such as mayor or…
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Graham Introduces Bill to Designate ‘Manufacturing Universities’
August 18, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware) to help schools strengthen their engineering programs to meet the growing demands of 21st century manufacturing.…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2014
August 18, 2014
Unemployment Rate Shifts Upward In July, South Carolina’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate increased to 5.7 percent from 5.3 percent in June, marking a shift upward after little change during the second…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.C. Brewery Bill
August 13, 2014
H.3512 – Reducing Regulations For Small Business COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Sean Bennett, Representative Derham Cole and Joseph Ackerman, President of Conquest…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs S.C. Brewery Bill
August 13, 2014
H.3512 – Reducing Regulations For Small Business COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Sean Bennett, Representative Derham Cole and Joseph Ackerman, President of Conquest…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Landmark Solar Energy Bill
August 6, 2014
S.1189 – Making Solar Energy Affordable And Accessible COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Greg Gregory and representatives from the electric cooperatives, utilities, and…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Landmark Solar Energy Bill
August 6, 2014
S.1189 – Making Solar Energy Affordable And Accessible COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Greg Gregory and representatives from the electric cooperatives, utilities, and…
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S.C. High School Workforce Readiness Program Bests National Standards, Receives Top Awards
August 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly all high school seniors who participated in Jobs for America’s Graduates-SC (JAG-SC) received a diploma this year. The program posted a 92.2 percent graduation rate, which…
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S.C. High School Workforce Readiness Program Bests National Standards, Receives Top Awards
August 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly all high school seniors who participated in Jobs for America’s Graduates-SC (JAG-SC) received a diploma this year. The program posted a 92.2 percent graduation rate, which…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Appoints Robert Polk As S.C. State Fire Marshal
August 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has announced Robert “Bert” Polk as the next State Fire Marshal. Polk has more than 40 years of experience in fire and emergency services,…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Appoints Robert Polk As S.C. State Fire Marshal
August 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has announced Robert “Bert” Polk as the next State Fire Marshal. Polk has more than 40 years of experience in fire and emergency services,…
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Repairs Completed For “The Turn” at Battery
July 31, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The first phase of the Battery seawall repair & reconstruction project involved the reconstruction of “The Turn” – the portion of the High Battery that connects the stone…
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Operation Move-Out
July 31, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – A large number of leases for rental properties in downtown Charleston are over at the end of July. In the past, this has resulted in a build-up of…
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Apollo 11 an achievement worth remembering
July 28, 2014
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller July 21 marked the anniversary of one of America’s great triumphs. Forty-five years earlier, the eyes of a nation were transfixed to their black and…
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Apollo 11 an achievement worth remembering
July 28, 2014
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller July 21 marked the anniversary of one of America’s great triumphs. Forty-five years earlier, the eyes of a nation were transfixed to their black and…
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Public Meeting Scheduled To Discuss Ideas For Morrison Drive Corridor
July 25, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The City of Charleston is hosting a public meeting to discuss recommendations for urban development along the Morrison Drive corridor from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the…
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Key Components of Senator Tim Scott’s SKILLS Act Signed into Law
July 22, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement today upon President Obama signing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) into law. WIOA contains several key…
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Key Components of Senator Tim Scott’s SKILLS Act Signed into Law
July 22, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement today upon President Obama signing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) into law. WIOA contains several key…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2014
July 21, 2014
Unemployment Rate Unchanged for Second Consecutive Month COLUMBIA, SC – The state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate held firm at 5.3 percent in June, reflecting no change since April. An estimated…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2014
July 21, 2014
Unemployment Rate Unchanged for Second Consecutive Month COLUMBIA, SC – The state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate held firm at 5.3 percent in June, reflecting no change since April. An estimated…
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Municipal Association of South Carolina Honors Eight Cities and Towns with Achievement Awards
July 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Eight South Carolina cities and towns won an Achievement Award from the Municipal Association of SC. These awards for innovative projects were presented at the Association’s 74th Annual Meeting on…
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Municipal Association of South Carolina Honors Eight Cities and Towns with Achievement Awards
July 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Eight South Carolina cities and towns won an Achievement Award from the Municipal Association of SC. These awards for innovative projects were presented at the Association’s 74th Annual Meeting on…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors Elects New Officers and Board Members
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 11, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors Elects New Officers and Board Members
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 11, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The…
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Municipal Association of SC Elects New Board Members for 2014-2015 at Annual Meeting
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Terence Roberts, City of…
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Municipal Association of SC Elects New Board Members for 2014-2015 at Annual Meeting
July 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Terence Roberts, City of…
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Public Meeting Scheduled to Present Planned Improvements to Colonial Lake
July 7, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The City of Charleston, in conjunction with the Charleston Parks Conservancy, is hosting a public drop-in style meeting to present the planned improvements to Colonial Lake from 5-7…
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Grants awarded to improve 24 South Carolina communities
July 6, 2014Commerce awards $13.3 million in Community Development Block Grant funds COLUMBIA, SC – Communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $13.3 million in…
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Grants awarded to improve 24 South Carolina communities
July 6, 2014Commerce awards $13.3 million in Community Development Block Grant funds COLUMBIA, SC – Communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $13.3 million in…
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Mullikin named commander of State Guard
July 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Brig. Gen. Thomas Stowe Mullikin – a global expedition leader, attorney, and former U.S. Army officer – has assumed command of the S.C. State Guard (SCSG). “This…
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Mullikin named commander of State Guard
July 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Brig. Gen. Thomas Stowe Mullikin – a global expedition leader, attorney, and former U.S. Army officer – has assumed command of the S.C. State Guard (SCSG). “This…
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South Carolina Awards $17.6 Million To Grow Small Businesses With Funds From The U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative
July 2, 2014New report shows more than $835 million SSBCI funds are supporting small businesses nationwide WASHINGTON, SC – The U.S. Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) released a…
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South Carolina Awards $17.6 Million To Grow Small Businesses With Funds From The U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative
July 2, 2014New report shows more than $835 million SSBCI funds are supporting small businesses nationwide WASHINGTON, SC – The U.S. Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) released a…
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SC Housing Hall of Fame to Induct Three New Members
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame trustees have announced that F. William “Bill” Hargrove, Sr., Hank Chardos and W.B. “Bill” Cox, Sr. will be inducted into…
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SC Housing Hall of Fame to Induct Three New Members
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame trustees have announced that F. William “Bill” Hargrove, Sr., Hank Chardos and W.B. “Bill” Cox, Sr. will be inducted into…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – In advance of tomorrow’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement: .…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – In advance of tomorrow’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement: .…
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Fruit Of The Loom To Double Size Of Berkeley County Distribution Center
July 2, 2014
Expansion Expected To Create 49 New Jobs In Summerville BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Fruit of the Loom announced today plans to expand the company’s Berkeley County distribution center. The addition…
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