Standard and Poor’s Upgrades Dorchester County Water and Sewer Bond Rating
March 16, 2012ST. GEORGE, SC – March 13, 2012 Standard & Poor’s Rating Services has upgraded the County’s waterworks and sewer system revenue bond rating one notch from ‘A+’ to ‘AA-‘. The…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces records retention policy
March 14, 2012Historictransparency initiative is first of its kind in 40 yearsCOLUMBIA, SC – March 14, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley announced that she has taken the historic step offinalizing with the…
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Town of James Island Incorporation
March 12, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – The organizers of a 4th Town of James Island will conduct a referendum on the incorporation of another town on Tuesday, April 24. The City of Charleston…
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Graham Legislation Provides 'Rebate' to Consumers, Utilities, and Communities for Obama Administration's Refusal to Open Yucca Mountain
March 12, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – March 12, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SouthCarolina), one of the strongest supporters of nuclear energy in theSenate, has introduced legislation, The Nuclear Waste Fund Relief…
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Gov. Nikki Haley celebrates signing of Blue Alert bill
March 7, 2012State Rep. Eddie Tallon, SLED Chief Mark Keel, DPS Director Leroy Smith join governor COLUMBIA, SC – March 6, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley, State Rep. Eddie Tallon, South Carolina…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Holly Gillespie Pisarik as next Director of LLR
March 2, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 2, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley announced Holly Gillespie Pisarik as the nextDirector of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation(LLR). Pisarik currently serves…
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New online service connects small business and entrepreneurs 24-7 for first time
February 29, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 29, 2012 – Gov. Nikki Haley and the South Carolina Department of Commerce todaylaunched a new service called South Carolina Business Network at SCBizNetwork.com.The service provides…
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President Obama Announces New White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs David Agnew
February 28, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – February 27, 2012 – The White House announced that current Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs David Agnew will now serve as the Deputy Assistant to the President…
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SC House Committee Sets Aside $180 Million for Harbor Deepening
February 22, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 22, 2012 – The House committee shaping the state’s budget is setting aside $180 million for harbor deepening in a key move to modernize South Carolina’s…
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Governor Haley announces job training initiative with ACT
February 10, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 10, 2012 – Gov. Nikki Haley, Department ofEmployment and Workforce Executive Director Abraham Turner, ACT WorkforceDevelopment Division President Martin Scaglione and Midlands Technical CollegePresident Sonny White…
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Graham Opposes Obamacare Mandates Which Violate Religious Freedom
February 9, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced he opposes the Obama Administration’s push for mandates on contraception which forces some religious organizations to provide services which…
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EPA To Provide Nearly $10 Million to Clean Up Beaches Across the Nation
February 1, 2012The agency launches improved website for beach advisories and closures WASHINGTON, DC – February 1, 2012 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) todayannounced that it will provide $9.8 million…
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Graham Sponsors Legislation To Approve Keystone XL Pipeline
January 30, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) today joined 43 Senators in sponsoring legislation toapprove the Keystone XL pipeline. In addition to providing stable oilsupplies,…
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Allison Barry to Serve as S.C. Department of Commerce’s Lead Agribusiness Recruiter
January 25, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – January 25, 2012 – The South Carolina Departmentof Commerce announced the addition of Allison Amick Barry to theagency’s Global Business Development division as the new agribusinessproject manager.…
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More Than 50 Legislators Honored with Business Advocate Awards
January 24, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – January 24, 2012 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, presented 54 South Carolina legislators with the third annual Business Advocate…
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Department of Justice Approves Redistricting Plan
January 18, 2012ST. GEORGE, SC – January 18, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Justice has approved the redistricting plan submitted by the County. After the decennial Census, the County district lines…
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Dorchester County Hires New Fire Coordinator
January 12, 2012ST. GEORGE, SC – January 12, 2012 – Aubrey “Tres” Atkinson has been hired as the new Dorchester County Fire Coordinator. He start date is Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Mr.…
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Congressional Delegation to Visit Africa
January 6, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – January 6, 2012 – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), John Thune (R-South Dakota), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Mike Johanns (R-Nebraska), Kay Hagan (D-North Carolina), Richard Burr (R-North…
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City of Charleston Unveils Recreation Online
December 29, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – December 28, 2011 – The City of Charleston Recreation Department will be launching a new online tool for use through the City of Charleston website at www.charleston-sc.gov.…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces updated record retention policy
December 22, 2011Office of the Governor to develop policy with Department of Archives and History COLUMBIA, SC – December 22, 2011 – Governor Nikki Haley today announcedthat her office is working with…
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Gov. Nikki Haley releases new video: “2011: The Year Jobs Began Coming Back to S.C.”
December 13, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – December 12, 2011 – As her first year in office draws to a close, Governor Nikki Haley today released a new video entitled, “2011: The Year Jobs…
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Civil Rights Groups Again Ask Government to Block South Carolina Voter ID Law
December 11, 2011Coalition Calls the Law Racially Discriminatory; Asks Justice Department to Intervene CHARLESTON, SC – December 9, 2011 – A coalition of civil rights and advocacy groups has again asked the…
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Rep. James Smith, Ed Sellers to be Honored at Riley Institute Event
December 11, 2011Awards for legislative leadership, civic leadership to be presented at annual David H. Wilkins awards dinnerGREENVILLE, SC – December 9, 2011 – The Riley Institute at FurmanUniversity has announced that…
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Gov. Nikki Haley congratulates Boeing, thanks people across country for their support
November 30, 2011“When the feds attack a company in South Carolina, they can expect us to fight back and win” COLUMBIA, SC – November 30, 2011 – Governor Nikki Haley this evening released…
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Graham Supports Stopping Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Executive Bonuses
November 16, 2011WASHINGTON, DC – November 16, 2011 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) today said he supports efforts prohibiting Fannie Maeand Freddie Mac executives from receiving millions in bonuses as longas…
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Chamber PAC Makes Mayoral Endorsements
October 28, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – October 27, 2011 – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (CMCCPAC) has endorsed Joseph P. Riley Jr. for City of Charleston mayor and Keith…
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Four City of Charleston Recreation Employees Receive Awards from The South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association
October 26, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – October 26, 2011 – The South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association (SCRPA) presents several awards each year to recognize agencies, organizations, and individuals for outstanding contributions to…
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Navy League Charleston Host 236th United States Navy Birthday Celebration aboard USS Yorktown at Patriots Point
October 5, 2011Navy League Charleston Hosts 236TH United States Navy Birthday Celebration aboard USS Yorktown at Patriots Point 50TH Anniversary of US Naval Sea Cadet Corps Yorktown Division Also Honored with Fundraiser…
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City Of Charleston Award for Design Excellence
September 28, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – September 28, 2011 – The City of Charleston announces the first annual presentation of “The City of Charleston Award for Design Excellence.” These awards will be presented…
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First Ever iPad-powered Mass Transit Kiosks Catch a Ride on Charleston Trolleys
August 16, 2011Interactive kiosks enable CARTA riders to view location, relevant travel information and points of interest CHARLESTON, SC – August 9, 2011 – Slicker Interactive and Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority…
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Green Roof Installed on City Storage Facility
August 14, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – August 12, 2011 – A small City storage building being built in Marion Square had a green roof installed on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. This installation makes…
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SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center Names U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn 2011 Advocate of the Year
August 9, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – August 8, 2011 – The South Carolina Appleseed LegalJustice Center’s Board of Directors has named Congressman James E.Clyburn as their 2011 Advocate of the Year and will…
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Joe Riley, Mayor of the City of Charleston
August 7, 2011
LowcountryBizSC: What is your education and background? Joe Riley: I was born and raised in Charleston. I attended Bishop England High School before earning an undergraduate degree at the Citadel,…
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Operation Move-Out
July 27, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – July 27, 2011 – Many of the leases for rental properties in downtown Charleston are over at the end of July. Historically, this has resulted in a…
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City of Charleston Receives Our Town Grant From the National Endowment for the Arts
July 18, 2011Gaillard Center Arts Precinct is among 51 grants nationwide selected to support creative placemaking CHARLESTON,SC – July 15, 2011 – The City of Charleston announced that it will receive an…
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Clyburn Names New Communications Director
July 6, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – July 6, 2011 – U.S. House Assistant DemocraticLeader James E. Clyburn today announced the appointment of PatrickDevlin as the new Communications Director in his Leadership office. Devlin…
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Approved By SC State Housing Board of Commissioners
July 5, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – June 30, 2011 – The Board of Commissioners for the SouthCarolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC StateHousing) approved more than $1 million in Housing Trust…
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Marjorie Amos-Frazier Award Draws County and Statewide Attention
June 28, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – June 28, 2011 – A June 16, 2011 historic vote by Charleston County Council approved placing the Marjorie Amos-Frazier Pacesetter Award on the rotunda just outside Council…
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Parks Conservancy Names Local Businesswoman to Board
June 22, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – June 22, 2011 – Pamela M. “Pam” Pearce has joined the Charleston Parks Conservancy board of directors. Pearce is a vice president and senior wealth adviser in…
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Town of James Island Declared Invalid
June 20, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – June 20, 2011 – As a result of the legal challenge filed by several Town of James Island residents and property owners and the City of Charleston,…
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City of Charleston Selected as Project Sponsor for Local Americorps*Vista Project
May 19, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – May 19, 2011 – The Corporation for National and Community Service has approved the City of Charleston as Project Sponsor for the Charleston AmeriCorps*VISTA program for the…
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City to Host Forums for Council Redistricting
May 11, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – May 16 – 19, 2011 – The City of Charleston is hosting four public forums to present and discuss City Council redistrictingplans. Every ten years, the City…
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City of Charleston Pedestrian Safety Program
April 25, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – On April 28, 2011, the City of Charleston will expand its Crosswalk Flag program to include the intersection of Calhoun Street and Jonathan Lucas Street/Barre Street. In…
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Commemorative Cannon Fire during Sesquicentennial Event
April 6, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – April 12, 2011 marks the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War. There are groups around the area who will be firing cannons throughout the day to commemorate the…
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City of Charleston Summer Youth Employment Program
April 5, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – April 2011 – The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is now accepting applications for jobs during the summer of 2011. The program offers students in the Charleston…
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Mayors encourage Congressional support of successful local grant program
March 3, 2011Community Development Block Grant program threatened on Capitol Hill COLUMBIA, SC – March 3, 2011 – More than 100 mayors from around thestate have come together to call on the…
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Free Trolley Begins Extended Route on King Street
January 8, 2011Beginning on Monday, January 10, 2011, the route for the Free Trolley on King Street will extend to Spring Street. Running from Broad Street and now up to Spring Street,…
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NASA Chief, General Charles Bolden, to Speak at Annual MLK Breakfast
January 6, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – January 6, 2011 – The 11th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Business and Professional Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 7:30 am…
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Call for Entries! Contemporary Charleston 2011: Under the Radar
December 21, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – December 21, 2010 – Charleston magazine, the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art are partnering up to present “Contemporary…
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Keep Charleston Beautiful Honored by Keep America Beautiful for High Performance Achieved in 2010
December 15, 2010Local Organization Recognized as Among the “Best of the Best” Nationwide CHARLESTON, SC – December 15, 2010 – Keep Charleston Beautiful received Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award at the…
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