Town of Lexington makes offer to purchase Carolina Water Service I-20 plant
September 22, 2017
Based on recent appraisal, the Town of Lexington has made an offer in the amount of $1.584 million to purchase the Carolina Water Service I-20 treatment facility and customer…
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RCSD deputies accept HOT COPS CHALLENGE
September 21, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C.: The HOT COPS CHALLENGE – An ongoing social-media craze that began with a photo which has since gone viral, of Gainesville (Florida)…
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RCSD deputies accept HOT COPS CHALLENGE
September 21, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C.: The HOT COPS CHALLENGE – An ongoing social-media craze that began with a photo which has since gone viral, of Gainesville (Florida)…
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Cannon and Spring Streets to be converted for two-way traffic
September 20, 2017
Starting Monday, October 2, work will begin to convert Spring and Cannon streets to accommodate two-way traffic. Weather permitting, the entire process is expected to take two weeks, with the conversion…
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CommunityWorks receives $720,000 from U.S. Treasury
September 20, 2017
CommunityWorks (CW) has been awarded a $720,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund to bolster its community development lending efforts. The CDFI Fund…
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Fall offerings at Congaree National Park
September 20, 2017
As the nights begin to cool and the days grow ever so shorter, park rangers are working with community partners to provide a number of special programs and activities. These…
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S.C. Department of Commerce awarded grant to support export assistance programs
September 20, 2017The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the sixth year. In total, the SBA…
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S.C. Department of Commerce awarded grant to support export assistance programs
September 20, 2017
The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the sixth year. In total, the SBA…
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Mayor Benjamin and City Council pass proclamation to “Solarize Columbia”
September 19, 2017Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council issued a proclamation at the September 5, 2017 Council meeting launching “Solarize Columbia” and urging all Columbia residents to learn if solar energy…
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Trash collection schedules modified for Hurricane Irma recovery
September 18, 2017
As part of the city of Charleston’s ongoing Hurricane Irma recovery efforts, trash and construction and demolition waste collection is taking place on a modified collection schedule. Trash collection, which…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces promotions and transfers
September 18, 2017
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted 10 deputies, one civilian and transferred three deputies. Chris Burnett, 31, has been transferred to K-9 deputy. Burnett, a resident of Leesville, previously…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2017
September 15, 2017Unemployment rate inches up in August, employer payrolls hit record level The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in August to 4 percent from 3.9 percent in July. The over-the-month…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2017
September 15, 2017Unemployment rate inches up in August, employer payrolls hit record level The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in August to 4 percent from 3.9 percent in July. The over-the-month…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2017
September 15, 2017
Unemployment rate inches up in August, employer payrolls hit record level The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in August to 4 percent from 3.9 percent in July. The over-the-month…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond reminds charitable donors to give smart after back-to-back hurricanes
September 13, 2017
In the wake of back-to-back hurricanes striking the United States, Secretary of State Mark Hammond is reminding South Carolinians to be extra vigilant when helping those in need. “Although South…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond reminds charitable donors to give smart after back-to-back hurricanes
September 13, 2017
In the wake of back-to-back hurricanes striking the United States, Secretary of State Mark Hammond is reminding South Carolinians to be extra vigilant when helping those in need. “Although South…
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Richland County to cover rising costs of employee dependent health coverage
September 13, 2017
Richland County Council is taking steps to lessen the burden of rising health costs for County employees with dependents. Council approved a recommendation from the County Administrator’s Office to absorb…
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Mayor Benjamin’s Move with the Mayor program to continue throughout September
September 13, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will join residents in taking steps to fight the leading killer of Columbia citizens – heart disease. Mayor Benjamin will continue the city’s Move with the…
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City Manager’s Spotlight – September 2017
September 13, 2017
The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…
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Forum planned for Chapin Town Council and Mayor candidates
September 12, 2017Chapin area residents will have an opportunity to meet the candidates running to serve on Chapin Town Council at a candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, October 5 at 5:30 pm…
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County of Lexington administrative offices to reopen for business Tuesday
September 12, 2017
County of Lexington administrative offices will be open under normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. All of the following offices will be open: County Libraries Lexington County Recreations and…
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Forum planned for Chapin Town Council and Mayor candidates
September 12, 2017
Chapin area residents will have an opportunity to meet the candidates running to serve on Chapin Town Council at a candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, October 5 at 5:30 pm…
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Richland County offices to close, Hurricane Irma preparation continues
September 8, 2017Richland County is continuing with preparations to include closing government offices as Hurricane Irma begins to make landfall on the east coast of the United States. County officials held a…
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Lexington County Franchise Collection Service – Waste Industries Customers Rate Increase
September 8, 2017Effective October 1, 2017 customers receiving Curbside Solid Waste and Recycling Collection service from Waste Industries (WI) will see an increase in their quarterly service rate. The current rate of $48.45 will…
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Richland County makes preparations ahead of Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017Richland County emergency officials and other department personnel are preparing for the potential of damaging winds, heavy rain and the risk of flooding as Hurricane Irma moves closer to the…
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State officials announce preparations for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017Governor Issues Executive Order Evacuating Hospitals, Nursing Homes Governor Henry McMaster today held a media briefing with state emergency response officials to provide an update on the potential impact of…
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State officials announce preparations for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017Governor Issues Executive Order Evacuating Hospitals, Nursing Homes Governor Henry McMaster today held a media briefing with state emergency response officials to provide an update on the potential impact of…
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Richland County offices to close, Hurricane Irma preparation continues
September 8, 2017Richland County is continuing with preparations to include closing government offices as Hurricane Irma begins to make landfall on the east coast of the United States. County officials held a…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels
September 7, 2017
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels
September 7, 2017
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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West Columbia Riverwalk open
September 7, 2017
The West Columbia Riverwalk is now open from Moffatt Street to the South end. After the October 2015 flood, portions of the Riverwalk were closed due to damage from the…
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Lottery chief touts public gaming for public good
September 7, 2017Matthew Pollard (center), a member of Capital Rotary’s programs committee, welcomes South Carolina Education Lottery chief operating officer Tony Cooper (left) and assistant controller Brian Ford to the club’s Sept.…
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SCDOT restricts lane closures on all South Carolina interstates due to Hurricane Irma
September 7, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has restricted lane closures for non-emergency highway work on all interstate highways in South Carolina to help travel conditions impacted by Hurricane Irma.…
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SCDOT restricts lane closures on all South Carolina interstates due to Hurricane Irma
September 7, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has restricted lane closures for non-emergency highway work on all interstate highways in South Carolina to help travel conditions impacted by Hurricane Irma.…
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Lottery chief touts public gaming for public good
September 7, 2017
Matthew Pollard (center), a member of Capital Rotary’s programs committee, welcomes South Carolina Education Lottery chief operating officer Tony Cooper (left) and assistant controller Brian Ford to the club’s Sept.…
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Richland County’s Emergency Planners: Be Prepared, Stay Prepared
September 6, 2017
The antidote to an emergency is preparedness. No one knows that better than Richland County’s emergency planners who built their careers around communicating the importance of being prepared and self-sustaining…
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Gov. Henry McMaster asks South Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Hurricane…
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City of Cayce and Cayce Department of Public Safety partner with Lexington School District Two to provide resource officer for Cayce Elementary
September 6, 2017The City of Cayce and the Cayce Department of Public Safety are thrilled to announce its partnership with Lexington School District Two to provide a School Resource Officer (SRO) for the new Cayce Elementary School. Cayce…
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Gov. Henry McMaster asks South Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Hurricane…
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Gov. Henry McMaster asks South Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Hurricane…
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Finance Department receives top award for 4th Consecutive Year
September 6, 2017The City of Columbia has earned the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Government Financial Officers Association of the United States and Canada issues…
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First new roads bill funds received by SCDOT
September 2, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received its first influx of new revenues from the Roads Bill passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. The $4.8…
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First new roads bill funds received by SCDOT
September 2, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received its first influx of new revenues from the Roads Bill passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. The $4.8…
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South Carolina sends additional emergency assistance resources to Texas
September 1, 2017Governor Henry McMaster announced that the Pee Dee Regional Incident Management Team (IMT) has been deployed to Texas in response to Hurricane Harvey. The Team has been augmented with members of…
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Richland County partners with ‘Columbia Relief’ for Hurricane Harvey victims
September 1, 2017
Richland County is joining the City of Columbia, Lexington County, the University of South Carolina and other community partners to maximize efforts to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey. The Columbia…
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Coordinated effort to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey from Columbia, SC
September 1, 2017In 2015, in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin, Columbia and the Midlands area received support from around the country. Now, it’s our turn to give back. Governments, businesses, and nonprofits…
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South Carolina sends emergency assistance resources to Texas
September 1, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina has received a request from Texas for emergency assistance following Hurricane Harvey and that the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Teams (SC-HART) have…
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City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts: Volunteers needed to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride!
August 31, 2017
Volunteers to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride! The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers in September to help conduct our fourth annual…
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Avoid Fraudulent Charities Looking to Profit Off Texas Devastation
August 30, 2017From the Office of the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond: COLUMBIA, S.C. – In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, many South Carolinians are searching…
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Avoid Fraudulent Charities Looking to Profit Off Texas Devastation
August 30, 2017From the Office of the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond: COLUMBIA, S.C. – In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, many South Carolinians are searching…
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