SCDOT awards more road work across the state
August 2, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has announced the awarding of nearly $39 million in contracts for another 100 road resurfacing and rehabilitation projects totaling 72 miles in nine…
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SCDOT awards more road work across the state
August 2, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has announced the awarding of nearly $39 million in contracts for another 100 road resurfacing and rehabilitation projects totaling 72 miles in nine…
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Richland County ESD: Don’t be in the Dark about upcoming solar eclipse
August 1, 2017
South Carolina’s Capital County is expected to be one of the best places in the world to view this month’s total solar eclipse. With one million spectators anticipated to visit…
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City of West Columbia releases statement about park and parking development near the Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater and Brookland Mill Village
August 1, 2017
We are excited about what the future holds for this area, and this revitalization project will add a well-deserved amenity for all the citizens of West Columbia, providing easier and…
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City of Columbia to host Columbia City Serve in October
July 27, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia will host Columbia City Serve Oct. 1-31. In an effort to unite organizations and volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, City Serve…
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Municipal Association elects Cayce Mayor Elise Partin president of its 2017-2018 board of directors
July 27, 2017
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting unanimously elected Elise Partin, mayor of the City of Cayce, as the Association’s president. She will serve a one year term. Elections took place…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2017-2018 at Annual Meeting
July 27, 2017
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Elise Partin, City of Cayce, was elected president. All officers were elected to…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 27, 2017
The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 21, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The Association of SC Mayors was formed…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 27, 2017
The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 21, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The Association of SC Mayors was formed…
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County of Lexington awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
July 26, 2017For the 29th year in a row, the County of Lexington’s Financial Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers…
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County of Lexington awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
July 26, 2017
For the 29th year in a row, the County of Lexington’s Financial Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers…
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National Night Out at Lexington Square Park – August 1
July 25, 2017Chief Terrence Green would like to invite all Town of Lexington neighborhoods to Lexington Square Park for the annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. …
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2017
July 24, 2017
Unemployment rate hits 4 percent, number of unemployed drops 4,800 The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell for the third consecutive month to its lowest level since December 2000. The…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2017
July 24, 2017
Unemployment rate hits 4 percent, number of unemployed drops 4,800 The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell for the third consecutive month to its lowest level since December 2000. The…
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Third generation officer joins Chapin Police Department
July 24, 2017Walker Campbell followed in his family’s law enforcement footsteps today as he was sworn as a police officer with the Chapin Police Department. His grandfather Robert Smith was Chapin’s first…
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Richland County seeks public input about housing and development plan
July 24, 2017
Richland County is seeking public input about its recently drafted plan to address housing and development issues in neighborhoods across the County. The Office of Community Development organized nine public…
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City encourages citizens to take protective measures against mosquitoes
July 21, 2017
Below are some precautions and protective measures you can take against the potential contact with mosquitoes that might be carrying the West Nile virus. Apply insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin,…
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SC Campaign CEO E.A. “Beth” De Santis on impact of federal funding cuts to teen pregnancy prevention programs
July 21, 2017
By Beth De Santis CEO, South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy We were recently notified by the Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) that the five-year project for Teen Pregnancy…
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Richland Library Cooper back open after construction
July 19, 2017After nearly 16 months of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Cooper location and inviting the community to take a look at the newly redesigned facility.…
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S.C. Military Base Task Force approves strategic plan
July 19, 2017
Wednesday, July 19, 2017, the South Carolina Military Base Task Force (Task Force) approved the state’s first ever strategic plan recognizing the importance of the role that the military plays…
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S.C. Military Base Task Force approves strategic plan
July 19, 2017
Wednesday, July 19, 2017, the South Carolina Military Base Task Force (Task Force) approved the state’s first ever strategic plan recognizing the importance of the role that the military plays…
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Richland Library Cooper back open after construction
July 19, 2017After nearly 16 months of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Cooper location and inviting the community to take a look at the newly redesigned facility.…
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Richland Library accepts 2017 National Medal in Washington, DC
July 18, 2017IMLS Awards 2017 National Medal Recipients in Washington, DC Gaining nationwide recognition for the distinctive resources, services and programs that it provides the community, Richland Library officially received the…
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Murphy & Grantland attorney joins Department of Revenue
July 18, 2017Jason Luther Becomes a General Counsel for State Agency The South Carolina Department of Revenue has hired Jason P. Luther as General Counsel for Litigation. Luther had been practicing civil…
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Richland Library accepts 2017 National Medal in Washington, DC
July 18, 2017IMLS Awards 2017 National Medal Recipients in Washington, DC Gaining nationwide recognition for the distinctive resources, services and programs that it provides the community, Richland Library officially received the…
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Murphy & Grantland attorney joins Department of Revenue
July 18, 2017
Jason Luther Becomes a General Counsel for State Agency The South Carolina Department of Revenue has hired Jason P. Luther as General Counsel for Litigation. Luther had been practicing civil…
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Deputy becomes Lexington County’s first state-certified emergency manager
July 17, 2017
LEXINGTON, SC – A longtime member of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has become Lexington County’s first Certified Emergency Manager. Lt. Billy Aiken used his free time to pursue something…
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Swimming advisory issued for the Saluda River
July 17, 2017
A section of the Saluda River at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia has been placed under a swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. The affected…
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DHEC Director to return to private sector
July 13, 2017
Catherine Heigel, Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), will rejoin Elliott Davis, a rapidly growing Southeast accounting and business advisory firm, as its Chief…
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DHEC Director to return to private sector
July 13, 2017
Catherine Heigel, Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), will rejoin Elliott Davis, a rapidly growing Southeast accounting and business advisory firm, as its Chief…
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Graham proposes Obamacare replacement
July 13, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) brought forward a new approach to health care reform that would redirect much of the current federal funding for Obamacare health insurance – an…
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Graham proposes Obamacare replacement
July 13, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) brought forward a new approach to health care reform that would redirect much of the current federal funding for Obamacare health insurance – an…
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Charleston selected to join national What Works Cities initiative
July 12, 2017
Today, Mayor John Tecklenburg announced that Charleston has been selected as one of five new cities to participate in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works Cities initiative – one of the largest-ever…
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City Manager Teresa Wilson announces new leadership team for Columbia Water
July 12, 2017
City Manager Teresa Wilson has announced a new leadership team for Columbia Water, which includes the Department of Utility Operations, the Department of Engineering and the Customer Care Division. The…
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Moody’s assigns Aa3 issuer rating to West Columbia, SC W&S Ent.
July 11, 2017
The City of West Columbia’s SC Water and Sewer Enterprise (SC W&S Ent.) has received a positive credit rating of Aa3 from Moody’s Investors Service. SC W&S Ent. services 19,700…
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Roseburg Forest Products launching new Chester County manufacturing plant
July 11, 2017CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Roseburg Forest Products, a privately-owned, integrated forest products company based in the Pacific Northwest, is locating a new engineered wood products plant in Chester County. The…
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Roseburg Forest Products launching new Chester County manufacturing plant
July 11, 2017CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Roseburg Forest Products, a privately-owned, integrated forest products company based in the Pacific Northwest, is locating a new engineered wood products plant in Chester County. The…
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Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC launching operations in Cherokee County
July 11, 2017CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC – Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC, a fabricated steel products galvanizer, is launching a new facility in Cherokee County. The development is projected to bring $14.1 million of…
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Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC launching operations in Cherokee County
July 11, 2017CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC – Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC, a fabricated steel products galvanizer, is launching a new facility in Cherokee County. The development is projected to bring $14.1 million of…
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SCDOT to replace the bridges over the Savannah River
July 11, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is partnering with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to replace the bridges over the Savannah River and widen the roadway to six…
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SCDOT to replace the bridges over the Savannah River
July 11, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is partnering with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to replace the bridges over the Savannah River and widen the roadway to six…
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City to host Disaster Recovery Program Sessions for (RAIN) Recovery Assistance for Impacted Neighborhoods during October 2015 flood
July 11, 2017
The City of Columbia experienced a devastating flood during October 2015 resulting in millions of dollars in damages to our citizens’ homes, businesses and local infrastructure. Columbia is strong and…
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Miss South Carolina spotlights volunteer work with Richland County CASA
July 11, 2017
Miss South Carolina is no stranger to center stage, however, her behind-the-scenes work is what’s making her a star for some local children. Suzi Roberts was crowned Miss South Carolina…
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Contract awarded to repair Wilson Boulevard in Richland County
July 10, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) awarded a repair contract Monday, July 10, 2017, for US 21 (Wilson Boulevard) in Richland County, according to Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall. “This…
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Swansea High School JAG-SC team takes 2nd in Nation
July 7, 2017
The Swansea High School Students in Action Team placed second nationally in the Jefferson Awards Foundation competition. They were recognized for their service learning project which is to promote community…
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Swansea High School JAG-SC team takes 2nd in Nation
July 7, 2017
The Swansea High School Students in Action Team placed second nationally in the Jefferson Awards Foundation competition. They were recognized for their service learning project which is to promote community…
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Gamecocks win Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series second year in a row
July 7, 2017
The University of South Carolina won the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series the second year in a row. The Palmetto Series is an annual points competition between the state’s flagship…
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Public review of City of Columbia flag finalists to close July 10
July 6, 2017The public commenting phase for the new City of Columbia flag will close on Monday, July 10, 2017. To review the finalists, please visit the public commenting site at http://colaflag.org.…
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Charleston District awards Myrtle Beach Storm Damage Reduction Project Contract
July 5, 2017Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes”) (NASDAQ:GLDD) announced the receipt of a $26 million award for the Myrtle Beach Storm Damage Reduction Project. The scope of work includes…
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Charleston District awards Myrtle Beach Storm Damage Reduction Project Contract
July 5, 2017Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes”) (NASDAQ:GLDD) announced the receipt of a $26 million award for the Myrtle Beach Storm Damage Reduction Project. The scope of work includes…
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