Charleston Civic Design Center Awarded Silver Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists
September 28, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – September 23, 2010M – The Charleston Civic Design Center (CCDC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded Silver designation as a Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB)…
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HHS releases $686,000 in emergency funding to South Carolina for energy assistance
September 20, 2010SOUTH CAROLINA – September 20, 2010 – U.S. Department of Health andHuman Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the releaseof $686,751 in emergency contingency funding to help eligible low-incomehomeowners and…
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South Carolina Colleges and Universities Awarded Over $6.8 Million in Grants
September 20, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – September 20, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced more than $6.8 million in grants for Benedict College, Medical University of South Carolina, and…
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Graham Announces Over $710,000 in Law Enforcement Grants for South Carolina
September 20, 2010CHARLESTON & MT. PLEASANT, SC – September 19, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) announced that South Carolina will receive $716,987in federal grants through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice…
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Charleston, S.C. Region Becomes Nation's First to Reach 'Tipping Point' to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
September 19, 2010Darkness to Light Program Surpasses 22,500 Participants; Public Involvement Changes Community Conscious CHARLESTON, SC – September 15, 2010 – More adults in Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties in South Carolina…
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U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $10 Million Recovery Grant for US 17 Septima Clark Parkway
September 15, 2010WASHINGTON, SC – Septmeber 15, 2010 – Work can officially begin on US 17 Septima Clark Parkway road improvements as a result of a signed agreement between the U.S. Department of…
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HHS awards $655,000 to South Carolina for increasing adoptions
September 15, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – September 15, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services today awarded $655,440 to South Carolina forincreasing the number of children adopted from foster care. States…
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The City of Charleston Awarded Bicycle Friendly Community Designation
September 14, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – September 14, 2010 – The City of Charleston has been awarded the designation of Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Announced on Friday, September…
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Housing Authority Updates Building with Federal Stimulus Money
September 8, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – Two new speedy elevators in the towering Joseph Floyd Manor quickly carries Brad Boyd to his tenth floor apartment where he enjoys a newly renovated kitchen and…
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Clyburn Statement on August Jobs Report and Recognition of Labor Day
September 6, 2010WASHINGTON – At the start of Labor Day weekend, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement after the Department of Labor released a stronger than expected…
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More than $3 billion in ‘stimulus’ spending
September 6, 2010September 3, 2010 – South Carolina state agencies have spent morethan $3 billion in federal stimulus money, Comptroller Richard Eckstromreported today. Through Aug. 31, state agencies have spent $3.16 billion. …
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South Carolina Universities Awarded Over $5 Million in Grants
September 5, 2010WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) todayannounced more than $5 million in grants for the Medical University ofSouth Carolina and the University of South Carolina. The grants were…
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Clyburn Marks End of Combat Mission in Iraq
September 1, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – September 1, 2010 – House Majority Whip James E.Clyburn today released the following statement on the conclusion ofcombat operations in Iraq. “The end of combat operations in…
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Graham Announces Over $1.4 Million in Law Enforcement Grants for South Carolina
August 26, 2010CHARLESTON, SC & WASHINGTON, DC – August 19, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced that South Carolina will receive more than $1.4 million in federal grants through…
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Councilmember Aubry Alexander Receives NLC Leadership Training Honor
August 25, 2010CHARLESTON, SC & WASHINGTON, DC – August 25, 2010 – Councilmember Aubry Alexander will be recognized by the National League of Cities (NLC) for reaching the Silver level in its…
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Graham Announces Over $1.4 Million for South Carolina Airports
August 22, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – August 19, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) announced more than $1.4 million in grants toairports in Barnwell, Dorchester, Georgetown, Lancaster, Orangeburg, andSpartanburg counties.State of South…
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City of Charleston Department of Recreation Awarded Grant
August 18, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – August 2010 – The City of Charleston Department of Recreation was awarded a grant of $1,000 for equipment by The Carolina Panthers and Fisher Athletic this past…
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Charleston Fire Department Fire Chief receives national award
August 18, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – August 18, 2010 – Fire Chief magazine today announced the winners of the 2010 “Fire Chief of the Year” awards, presented annually in recognition for of dedication to…
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City Of Charleston Announces Winners of Green Business Pioneer Award
August 7, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – August 7, 2010 – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. announced the City’s first Green Pioneer Award recipients as part of the City of Charleston’s Best in Green…
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Graham Votes Against Plan to Extend Bailouts
August 6, 2010WASHINGTON, SC – August 6, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) Thursday voted against a Democratic plan to bailoutstates. The measure passed by a vote of 61-39. Graham said…
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Community Development Block Grants Awarded to 34 South Carolina Communities
August 2, 2010Funding to Assist Communities in Improving Various Sewer and Water Services BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – August 2, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that approximately $14.5…
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Graham Announces $11 Million for South Carolina
July 29, 2010WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) todayannounced over $11 million in federal grants from the Department ofJustice. The awards include: South Carolina Department of Public Safety $6,140,174 for…
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South Carolina Participates in 47th Farnborough International Airshow
July 18, 2010Gov. Sanford, Sen. Graham and S.C. delegation joinaerospace leaders at iconic global aviation event CHARLESTON, SC – July 16, 2010 – Gov. Mark Sanford, U.S. Sen. LindseyGraham, the South Carolina…
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2 Million And Counting Lose Unemployment Benefits—Senate Republicans Need To Step Aside
July 18, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today posted on his website a counter showing the running tally of unemployed Americans losing their benefits. He urged Senate Republicans…
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Civic Design Center Urges Residents To Take Bicycle Survey
July 18, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – July 18, 2010 – Whether an avid bike rider or someone who has not been on a bike in years, residents are encouraged to take the Civic…
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Charge card spending by state government for the month of June now available online
July 15, 2010All charge card purchases made by state government — including state-supported colleges and universities — during the month of June are now available online. (Click here.) Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has…
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Graham Announces Over $10 Million for South Carolina Airports
July 14, 2010CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – July 13, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) today announced more than $10 million in grants toairports in Anderson, Charleston, Chesterfield, Darlington, Greenville,Horry, Laurens, Lexington,…
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Graham Responds to China Currency Report
July 12, 2010WASHINGTON – July 12, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SouthCarolina) made this statement on the China currency report issued bythe Treasury Department. In the report, the Obama Administration againdeclined…
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City Expands SmartCard
June 27, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – June 27, 2010 – In January of 2009, the City of Charleston introduced the new innovative SmartCard Parking program as a convenient and economical way to use…
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South Carolina Universities Awarded Over $4 Million in Grants
June 18, 2010WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced $926,373 in grants for the Medical University of South Carolina and $3,124,876 in grants for the University of South Carolina. …
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Landmark Ruling by South Carolina Supreme Court to Impact Taxpayers Nationwide Ruling Reverses Corporate Tax Reporting Policy – Addresses Need for Fair Tax Relief
June 18, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – June 18, 2010 – On June 14, 2010, the SouthCarolina Supreme Court issued a landmark decision regarding methods ataxpayer may request to fairly reflect its business activities…
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PORTION OF ASHLEY AVENUE SCHEDULED TO BE CLOSED
June 13, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – June 15, 2010 – Zach Movie, LLC is working with the Westside Neighborhood Association and the City of Charleston to film scenes for the feature film…
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City of Charleston Enhances Citizen Service
June 13, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – June 13, 2010 – Beginning June 1, 2010, citizens and guests of the City of Charleston have a new online resource available for asking questions or requesting…
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South Carolina’s financial reporting recognized for excellence
June 7, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – June 4, 2010 – The National Government FinanceOfficers Association has presented the S.C. Comptroller’s Office with aCertificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting,Comptroller Richard Eckstrom announced…
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CITY OF CHARLESTON & PARTNERS PROVIDE INFORMATION SESSION FOR GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE
June 5, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – June 5, 2010 – The City of Charleston, with new partners, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and Charleston County, along with several local non-profit organizations have…
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Tech Systems, Inc. Awarded $8.2 Million Contract for Fitting and Alterations of Military Uniforms at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC Unseating an 86-Year Incumbent
May 31, 2010ALEXANDRIA, VA & PARRIS ISLAND, SC – May 26, 2010 – Tech Systems, Inc. was recently awarded the prestigious contract for the Fittings and Alterations of Military Uniforms for all…
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Keep Charleston Beautiful Receives $10,000 Community Improvement Grant from UPS Foundation
May 26, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – May 26, 2010 – Keep Charleston Beautiful hasbeen named as a recipient of a $10,000 community improvement grant fromThe UPS Foundation. Nationwide, 16 Keep America Beautiful (KAB)affiliates…
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West Ashley Greenway Masterplan To Be Presented
April 29, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 29, 2010 – The City of Charleston will present the “West Ashley Greenway Masterplan 2009” to interested community members on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 6:30…
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Weathers Announces Specialty Crops Grants Program
March 31, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – March 31, 2010 – Hugh E. Weathers, South CarolinaCommissioner of Agriculture, announces the Specialty Crops Grant Programfor institutions and groups that support specialty crops. Specialtycrops are defined…
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Pelosi Appoints Three House Democrats to President's National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
March 25, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – March 24, 2010 – Speaker Nancy Pelosi today announced that she has appointed three House Democrats to President Obama’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. This…
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Graham Displays South Carolina Student Art Exhibition
March 16, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – March 16, 2010 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) recently welcomed representatives from the Columbia Museum of Art to his Washington office to help display works of…
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Richter launches multi-media campaign
March 12, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – March 12, 2010 – A Republican candidate for Lt. Governor is launching his campaign this week with a multi-media announcement, including an Internet blitz, a news media…
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Brent Nelsen Names Former Governor David Beasley to Statewide Leadership Team in his Bid to be the Next Superintendent of Education
March 10, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 10, 2010 – Brent Nelsen, republican candidate for state superintendent of education, named former Governor David Beasley as Co-Chairman of his campaign to succeed Jim Rex…
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Comptroller applauds Richland County for joining financial transparency initiative
February 24, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – February 24, 2010 – Richland County has become the 18th local government in South Carolina to begin putting its check register online under a transparency initiative spearheaded…
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New Report: $1 Cigarette Tax Increase Would Raise $209.4 Million for South Carolina and Cut Youth Smoking
February 13, 2010National Poll Finds Voters Prefer Tobacco Tax to Other Tax Increases, Budget Cuts WASHINGTON, DC – February 10, 2010 – Raising South Carolina’s cigarette tax by $1 per pack would bring…
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Total monthly revenue for December down 3.1 percent
January 11, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 11, 2010 – State revenues for December 2009 were down 3.1 percent compared with the previous December. Revenues for the state during December 2009 were $661,046,001,…
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Federal stimulus revenue tops $1 billion in SC
January 6, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 6, 2010 – South Carolina state agencies have received more than $1 billion in federal stimulus revenue, Comptroller Richard Eckstrom reported today. Here’s a breakdown: · Dept.…
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South Carolina Women to Recognize and Honor America’s Medal of Honor Recipients
January 4, 2010Luncheon will be attended by former first ladies and national celebrities COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2010 – Women Honoring Valor, an initiative aimed at recognizing and honoring America’s living…
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Senators Request Immediate Halt of 'Unwise and Ill-Considered' Yemeni Detainee Transfer
December 29, 2009WASHINGTON, DC – December 29, 2009 – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), John McCain (R-Arizona), and Joe Lieberman (ID-Connecticut) today wrote to President Obama expressing their concern about the transfer…
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National Report Ranks South Carolina 44th in Protecting Kids From Tobacco
December 9, 2009State Urged to Raise Cigarette Tax and Increase Funding for Tobacco Prevention WASHINGTON, DC – December 9, 2009 – South Carolina ranks 44th in the nation in funding programs to…
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