Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine receives NLC University training honor
November 20, 2017. Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine (pictured far left) was recognized by the National League of Cities’ University (NLC University) for reaching the platinum level in its Certificate Program. Sponsored by…
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State workforce board approves strategic plan to strengthen labor market
November 15, 2017
With South Carolina’s unemployment rate near historic lows, the state’s workforce system has to work harder to ensure a skilled labor force is available for new and expanding businesses. To…
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Be Cart Smart: Tips to recycle and dispose of trash the right way
November 15, 2017
In advance of the holiday season when household waste amounts greatly increase, Richland County reminds residents of several tips for disposing of trash and recycling the right way to ensure…
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International economic development initiative leads to invitation to China: Partnership continues with China Jushi
November 15, 2017
Richland County officials recently met with Chinese business leaders to build upon the international relationship forged when a top manufacturing company selected Richland County as the home of its first…
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Wilson receives award from City Center Partnership
November 15, 2017The City Center Partnership recognized Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson with the Chairman’s Award during their 16th anniversary celebration and annual meeting last night at the Capital City Club. Wilson received…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
November 14, 2017
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Award recognizes exemplary displays of committed service to the…
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SC police group names Lexington County Sheriff’s Department top agency
November 14, 2017
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers’ Association presented the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department with its Excellence in Law Enforcement award Nov. 7 at the association’s annual training conference. “The SCLEOA…
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City of Charleston Business Services Division launches New Business Open House series
November 14, 2017
The city of Charleston Business Services Division will host its first New Business Open House for new and potential business owners on Friday, November 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton, S.C. business leaders announce cuts to unemployment tax rate
November 14, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton and business leaders from around the state to announce that for the fifth consecutive year DEWis cutting the Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax rate on South Carolina businesses. “Any time we are…
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Mayor Steve Benjamin of Columbia endorses James Smith
November 13, 2017
Mayor says Smith will make real change in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mayor Steve Benjamin, of Columbia, S.C., today endorsed James Smith’s candidacy for Governor of South Carolina. James…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces next Department of Health and Human Services Director
November 9, 2017Governor Henry McMaster announced Joshua Baker as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Earlier this spring, the governor created a search committee…
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House pre-files utility ratepayer protection legislation package
November 9, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) pre-filed six individual bills intended to protect ratepayers and restructure various agencies involved in the VC Summer nuclear facility collapse. This is the first…
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Deceptive Veterans’ Charity dissolves following action by State Charity Regulators
November 8, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond today announced his office’s participation in a settlement between 24 state agencies and VietNow National Headquarters, Inc., an Illinois-based charitable organization, resulting in the organization’s…
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Municipal Association of SC recognized for excellence in communications projects
November 8, 2017
The SC Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators recognized the Municipal Association of SC with six Palmetto awards at its annual award dinner. The Municipal Association represents all…
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City Community Development Affordable Housing Loan Program
November 7, 2017The City of Columbia Community Development Department is celebrating forty years of Building Communities and Transforming Lives. Community Development is offering an Affordable Housing Loan Program for a limited time…
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Three South Carolina counties added to Presidential Disaster Declaration
November 7, 2017
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved three additional counties for the Public Assistance Program following Hurricane Irma. Governments and certain nonprofits in Abbeville, Newberry and Saluda counties are now able…
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November is National Adoption Month
November 7, 2017
November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and the S.C. Department of Social Services is highlighting the opportunity to create a forever family for one of the state’s waiting children. There…
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City holds ribbon-cutting for new Public Works campus
November 6, 2017City Council was joined by City staff, construction partners and community leaders this morning for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate completion of the City’s new Public Works campus. The ribbon-cutting was…
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Shredding & E-Waste Recycling Day – November 11
November 6, 2017
New Location: Public Works Facility on Fairforest Way The November 11 event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the new public works facility located at 475 Fairforest Way in Greenville. As the event is…
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Two Lowcountry cities receiving Hometown Economic Development Grants
November 6, 2017
Estill and McLellanville are among ten cities and towns across the state that have received a Hometown Economic Development Grant from the Municipal Association of South Carolina. The Town of…
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Five upstate cities receiving Hometown Economic Development Grants
November 6, 2017
Belton, Landrum, Anderson, Pickens and Spartanburg are among ten cities and towns across the state that have received a Hometown Economic Development Grant from the Municipal Association of South Carolina.…
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Incumbent Worker Training program funding available
November 6, 2017Training Incumbent Workers to Provide Skills Employers Need Incumbent Worker Training Assistance (IWT) is available under provisions of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act to assist employers in training currently…
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Gov. Henry McMaster appoints Robert Bockman as Interim Commissioner on S.C. Public Service Commission
November 6, 2017Governor Henry McMaster announced Robert Bockman as interim commissioner on the South Carolina Public Service Commission (SCPSC). Bockman fills the sixth congressional district seat, recently vacated when Nikiya Hall resigned…
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State spent $85.7 million on travel in fiscal year 2016-17
November 6, 2017
State entities spent $85.7 million on travel during the fiscal year that ended June 30, state Controller Richard Eckstrom announced in issuing the 2017 State Travel Report. Total travel spending increased…
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Lexington County Communications Accreditation Team seeks public comment
November 1, 2017
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) will arrive on November 6 to examine all aspects of the Lexington County Communications Center’s policies and procedures, management,…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
November 1, 2017The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Citizens Advisory Committee Seeking 1 (one) appointee. The purpose of this committee is…
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West Columbia among 10 cities receiving Hometown Economic Development Grants
November 1, 2017West Columbia is among ten cities and towns across the state that have received a Hometown Economic Development Grant from the Municipal Association of South Carolina. In partnership with EngenuitySC,…
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ReWa adds Thompson to its Board
November 1, 2017
Clint Thompson has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources Board of Commissioners. A Pawley’s Island native, Thompson resides in Greenville with…
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VA to host Veteran appreciation open house – Nov. 1
October 31, 2017
The William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Columbia VA Regional Office will host an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 1 in the main lobby of the hospital (Building 100).…
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City of Columbia opens new Columbia Art Center
October 30, 2017The City of Columbia celebrated the opening of the new Columbia Art Center on Saturday, October 28, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. Mayor Steve Benjamin, Councilman Sam Davis,…
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Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association of SC names Elizabeth Herlong Brogdon as Executive Director
October 26, 2017
Elizabeth Herlong Brogdon, Esq. has been named Executive Director of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association of SC (WSWA-SC). In this role, Elizabeth will lead the Association, to include overseeing…
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City of Columbia Municipal Election update
October 25, 2017
The following individuals filed for the November 7, 2017 Municipal Election: Stephen K. Benjamin (incumbent) filed for the Mayoral Seat Tameika Isaac Devine (incumbent) filed for the At-Large Seat Joseph Azar filed…
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County Councilman elected treasurer of South Carolina Association of Counties
October 25, 2017
Richland County Councilman Calvin “Chip” Jackson, District 9, was recently elected treasurer of a statewide government organization, the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC). The SCAC is dedicated to representing,…
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Women’s Solar 101 Workshop recap
October 25, 2017The City of Columbia and Solarize Columbia held a Women’s Solar 101 Workshop on Tuesday, October 24. City residents received information about the potential for solar energy for their homes.…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
October 25, 2017
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 for Re-Appointment/Appointment from the…
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Lexington County’s top jailer earns national certification
October 24, 2017
The man who oversees the daily operations of the Lexington County Detention Center for Sheriff Jay Koon has successfully completed requirements for a national corrections certification. Maj. Kevin Jones earned…
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City receives 2017 SWANA Excellence Award
October 24, 2017
Public Works Director Mike Murphy announced the City’s receipt of a 2017 Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Excellence Award at last night’s City Council meeting. The award was presented…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces promotions and transfers
October 23, 2017
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted eight deputies, one civilian employee and transferred a correctional officer and a deputy. Ray Chandler, 49, has been promoted to registry compliance clerk.…
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City Foods Cooperative Membership drive success
October 23, 2017In observance of National Cooperative Month, more than 30 citizens became members of the City Foods Cooperative. The City Foods Cooperative press conference was held on Friday, October 20, where…
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Profiles of Public Servants: Chief Deputy County Attorney Doubles as Marine Corps Reserve Judge Advocate
October 20, 2017This is the first in a series of human interest stories highlighting Richland County employees. To learn more, access www.rcgov.us Serving His Country, Representing Richland County Chief Deputy County…
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Pay increases scheduled for EMS, detention center personnel
October 19, 2017
Following a nearly yearlong review by the Richland County Administrator’s Office, the salaries of some Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center employees will increase by 5…
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2017 Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship recipient named
October 18, 2017
Richland Library Foundation Honors Library Service Steward Columbia, SC– The Richland Library Foundation announced Jocelyn Pettigrew has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship during a…
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Columbia goes for LEED® Gold with new water & sewer administration site
October 18, 2017
On Tuesday, October 17th, the City of Columbia and Columbia Water celebrated the opening of its new water and wastewater administration building, the City of Columbia’s first building registered with…
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Treasured Trees nominations underway
October 18, 2017
Nominations are currently being accepted for the Treasured Trees Program. This program seeks to document and preserve trees that are significant for a variety of reasons. Trees can be superior…
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Town of Lexington begins construction on the SC-6 One-Way Pair Project
October 16, 2017
The Town of Lexington has issued a notice to proceed on the SC-6 One-Way Pair Project, with construction slated to last nine-months. This is the first traffic and tourism project…
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2017 Advocate Exchange a huge success
October 12, 2017More than 50 victims’ advocates and domestic violence service providers from across the Midlands observed Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, Oct. 11 by participating in the 2017 Advocate Exchange…
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Water quality study conducted in Congaree National Park
October 12, 2017
A recent study conducted by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) focused on water quality at Congaree National Park has been published and is one of many tools utilized by…
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Mayor Benjamin joins groundbreaking coalition of 134 mayors to launch 10-Minute Walk to a Park Campaign
October 11, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has joined The Trust for Public Land, National Recreation and Park Association, and Urban Land Institute in launching an historic “10-minute walk” parks advocacy campaign, establishing…
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City of Columbia along with Richland School District One and South State Bank to host Children’s Savings Account PILOT Program (CSA) press conference
October 10, 2017
The City of Columbia Community Development Department in partnership with Richland School District One and South State Bank will host a Children’s Savings Account Pilot Program press conference on Thursday, October…
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West Columbia seeking public input for community redevelopment plan – October 12
October 9, 2017The City of West Columbia and RMA invite you to RMA’s presentation and roundtable style public input session on Thursday, October 12, 2017, from 6 PM to 8 PM, in the New…
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