Gov. McMaster announces $10.5 million investment in charter schools, workforce development
April 14, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today announced a $10.5 million investment in South Carolina’s public charter schools and the state’s workforce development efforts through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund. South Carolina’s charter schools will receive $9…
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South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Association announces Henry Lewis as its first Executive Director
April 14, 2021
The South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Association (SCEMSA) announced that veteran EMS administrator and South Carolina native Henry Lewis has been hired as its first Executive Director. After a nationwide…
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City of Charleston holds online public meeting for Ashley River Crossing project
April 14, 2021
The city of Charleston is seeking public comment on the Ashley River Crossing project, a bicycle and pedestrian bridge that will connect West Ashley and downtown Charleston. Why it matters: With…
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SC AG Alan Wilson leads coalition of 22 AGs in sending letter to President and Congress opposing D.C. statehood as unconstitutional
April 13, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and 21 attorneys general sent a letter today to President Biden and the leaders of Congress opposing bills to make the…
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DHEC Statement on Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine
April 13, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released the following statement concerning the federal announcement about the Janssen vaccine, also referred to as the Johnson & Johnson…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman, SCDOI Director Ray Farmer announce $24.54 million investment in school buses, public transit
April 13, 2021
Second Round of Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Purchase 235 New School Buses, 3 Public Transit Buses Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and S.C.…
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Councilwoman Newton, Rep. Johnson to lead Lower Richland cleanup
April 13, 2021“Richland County: Too Good to Trash” anti-litter campaign efforts continue Richland County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton and S.C. House Rep. Jermaine Johnson are teaming up to lead residents in a cleanup…
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Gov. McMaster announces appointments to the S.C. Ports Authority Board of Directors
April 13, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster announced six reappointments and one new appointment to the South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors. The governor has chosen Bill Coates of Greenville to fill the…
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Laurens County Council to Meet on Tuesday for Regularly Scheduled Meeting
April 12, 2021
Laurens County Council to Meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 13th at 5:30 pm. The meeting will take place at the historic courthouse on the square in…
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S.C. Governor invites all South Carolinians to participate in history making tree-planting effort
April 9, 2021
S.C. Governor Henry McMaster is inviting all South Carolinians – “old, young, students, churches, community groups, everybody,” he says – to join POWERPLANTSC on Earth Day, April 22 and help…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. PTSD sheet to be the centerpiece of national training
April 9, 2021
17,000-plus law enforcement agencies receiving special document By Alex Junes-Ward An informational one-pager describing PTSD, produced and published by the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) is being disseminated far beyond…
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Berkeley County completes Dirt-to-Pave projects in rural communities
April 8, 2021
Berkeley County has completed five Dirt-to-Pave projects in rural communities across the County. These five projects total approximately three miles in length. Berkeley County Roads and Bridges completed two of…
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DHL Supply Chain establishing operations in Cherokee County
April 7, 2021
More than $92.7 million investment will create 249 new jobs DHL Supply Chain (DHL), a U.S. leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, today announced plans to grow…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Department of Health and Human Services Director
April 7, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and state health care leaders to announce that Robert M. Kerr will be nominated to serve as the next…
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Charleston Essentials Market to return to Marion Square with COVID-19 restrictions in place
April 6, 2021
Due to the ongoing situation related to COVID-19 in South Carolina, the Charleston Farmers Market will return to Marion Square in its essentials-only format on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from…
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Community leaders, nonprofits and government agencies collaborate to plan future state park along the Black River
April 5, 2021Thanks to the leadership and collaboration of community partners, local governments, state agencies and conservation nonprofits, planning has started for a future South Carolina State Park – the first in…
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Charleston Sister Cities International presents CSCI 2021 Woman of the Year Award to Freetown, Sierra Leone Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE
April 1, 2021Charleston Sister Cities International (CSCI) is honored to award Her Worship Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, with the 2021 CSCI Woman of the Year Award in recognition…
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Berkeley County to launch digital plans review process April 5
April 1, 2021
Will Streamline Efficiency Across Multiple Departments Berkeley County will launch a digital plans review process on Monday, April 5 called “E-Review”. This electronic submittal process will help maximize efficiency across the…
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Empower SC to host panel discussions with top mayoral candidates
April 1, 2021
Empower SC hosts panel discussion on April 7th with Tameika Isaac Devine, Sam Johnson ahead of mayoral election in Columbia Local advocacy group Empower SC will be hosting a panel…
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City of Clinton Seeks Public Opinion on Connectivity Master Plan
March 31, 2021
The City of Clinton is asking for your input! Come out and see us at our pop-up locations! Can’t make these days or times? Fill out the survey and turn…
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County Council Exercises Option to Terminate County Administrator’s Contract
March 31, 2021
Laurens County Council met for a called meeting on Tuesday, March 30th to discuss employment matters. After more than an hour in executive session Council returned and voted to terminate…
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NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL
March 31, 2021
Senator Thomas Alexander and the intersection of life and work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. AS A BOY GROWING UP in the thriving northwest corner of South Carolina, State Senator…
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All South Carolinians aged 16 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 31, 2021
March 30, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that all South Carolinians aged 16 and older will be eligible to receive the…
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County Council to Hold Called Meeting on Tuesday, March 30th
March 29, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet on Tuesday, March 30th for a called meeting. The meeting will be held in Council chambers in the historic courthouse and will begin at 5:30.…
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County announces phone line, online portal for Rental Assistance Program
March 29, 2021
Toll-free number and web link launch at 8:30 a.m. April 5; in-person assistance available Richland County will begin accepting applications – by phone and online – at 8:30 a.m. Monday,…
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Columbia’s economy continues to boom in spite of COVID-19 with over $1 billion in investment underway
March 25, 2021Since January 2020, Columbia SC has seen over $1.1 billion dollars in announced or active development activity in the City and Richland County. These projects encompass a wide variety of regional…
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Laurens City Council Conducts Goal Setting Workshop
March 24, 2021
Laurens City Council held a goal setting workshop on Wednesday, March 24th, in advance of the FY 2021-2022 City Budget planning process. The planning session was intentionally scheduled to take…
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Lexington County Council names Lynn Sturkie as County administrator
March 24, 2021
Lexington County Council named Lynn Sturkie as the County of Lexington’s new administrator during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Sturkie, 55, a lifelong resident of Lexington County, was deemed as the…
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Lexington County Council names Lynn Sturkie as County Administrator
March 24, 2021
Lexington County Council named Lynn Sturkie as the County of Lexington’s new administrator during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Sturkie, 55, a lifelong resident of Lexington County, was deemed as the…
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City of Charleston seeks public input on draft Climate Action Plan
March 23, 2021
The City of Charleston’s Office of Resilience and Sustainability has released the draft strategies and action items for the Climate Action Plan and is seeking public input to help shape…
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Public engagement sought for final phase of Charleston City Plan
March 23, 2021
Charleston residents are invited to participate in the upcoming final round of community engagement for the Charleston City Plan, where they will have the opportunity to review segments of the…
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The life, loss, and legacy of Col. J.H. “Red” Lanier
March 23, 2021Former commander of the S.C. Highway Patrol passes away at 85 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Almost everyone from South Carolina has a Colonel Joseph H. “Red” Lanier story. My…
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County seeks input ahead of virtual hearing on federal housing grants
March 22, 2021
A virtual public hearing Tuesday, March 30 will focus on Richland County’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), an end-of-year account that gives information on federal funding to address…
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Berkeley County appoints Deputy County Supervisors
March 18, 2021Berkeley County has appointed two new Deputy County Supervisors to serve under the County Supervisor and ensure efficient and effective delivery of services consistent with County objectives. Ashley Powell has been hired…
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County Council sets virtual hearing for rezoning requests, seeks public input
March 18, 2021County Council will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss a set of proposed map amendments Tuesday, March 23. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will stream live on…
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Parks and Recreation Department moves into Phase IV and V Re-opening Plan Effective May 3, 2021
March 18, 2021In an effort to provide citizens with directions regarding re-opening, the City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced that they will re-open their parks and amenities on May 3,…
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Several Richland County offices now open by appointment
March 18, 2021
As Richland County continues to work toward safely reopening County facilities, several offices have reopened to the public by appointment only. Residents can now sign up for in-person appointments with…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Urges Feds to Respect State’s Ability to Cut Taxes
March 17, 2021
Twenty-one States Warn Language in American Rescue Plan Act Could Prevent States from Implementing Any Tax Relief (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a letter today signed…
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Richland County providing $12.5M in emergency aid to renters
March 17, 2021
Richland County renters seeking relief from past due and unpaid rent and utilities could qualify for a COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) that opens Monday, April 5. With the…
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Longtime Conservation Commission chair earns state’s highest honor
March 17, 2021Carol Kososki, a longtime chair of the Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC), has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor. Kososki received the honor for…
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USDA increases funding limits for the Revolving Fund Program to help expand access to rural water and wastewater infrastructure
March 17, 2021
Columbia, S.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it is increasing funding limits for loans financed under the Revolving Fund Program to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects…
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Virtual meeting welcomes residents’ input on flood-prone properties
March 16, 2021
After answering questions about how they would transform nearby flood-prone properties, residents in the Timberlane Drive area will soon get a chance to ask questions of their own. In February,…
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Richland Library highlights local political milestones during Women’s History Month
March 16, 2021
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Richland Library is recognizing achievements that have shifted our civic landscape and examining their monumental impact on local government. Join us for Women in Politics:…
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Shubert joins Lander University Board of Trustees
March 16, 2021
Lander University has announced that the South Carolina General Assembly has elected Jim Shubert, of Simpsonville, to Seat 9 (at-large) of Lander University’s Board of Trustees. Shubert replaces Maurice Holloway,…
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More than 1 million file state tax returns electronically, filing deadline one month away
March 15, 2021
More than 1 million South Carolina returns have been filed electronically at the halfway point for the tax season. According to figures from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR),…
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Get to Know New Richland County Councilmembers during Community Tele-Town Hall
March 14, 2021
Get to know your local leaders and see who’s representing you in Richland County. Richland Library is hosting a Community Tele-Town Hall at 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 22. Hear from…
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Laurens City Council Meeting – Tuesday, March 16, 2021
March 14, 2021
Laurens City Council will have its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The full agenda may be accessed here. Some items of interest on the…
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National Smithsonian traveling exhibition now open in City of Westminster
March 12, 2021The City of Westminster has been selected as the only upstate stop for displaying the SC Humanities “Water/Ways” Exhibit. The Exhibit is now open at the Historic Westminster Train Depot,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces multistate settlement with American Medical Collection Agency over 2019 data breach
March 11, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that South Carolina, as part of a coalition of 41 Attorneys General, has settled with Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a American Medical Collection Agency (“AMCA”)…
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Laurens County Council Addresses Personnel Matters
March 11, 2021
In a regularly scheduled meeting of Laurens County Council on Tuesday, council addressed several personnel matters in executive session. When they returned to the general meeting (open session) they voted…
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