County Council Called Executive Session for Saturday, August 7th
August 5, 2021
A called meeting of the Laurens County Council Executive Session is scheduled for Saturday, August 7th at 9:30 am. After opening the meeting and an invocation, Council will enter into…
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South Carolina Department of Education hires Dr. Christina Melton as Director of Assessment
August 5, 2021
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the hiring of Dr. Christina Melton, a former teacher, principal, and district superintendent, as the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) Director of…
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Special Commission on Equity, Inclusion and Racial Conciliation discuss draft report
August 5, 2021
The Special Commission on Equity, Inclusion and Racial Conciliation met on Wednesday, August 4 to discuss their draft report, which includes 125 recommendations on ways to promote racial justice and…
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Congressman Clyburn announces more than $520 million in funding for South Carolina colleges and universities
August 5, 2021
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina colleges and universities will receive more than $520 million in federal funding made available through the American Rescue Plan. This funding…
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S.C. leaders aim to preserve lands in the Palmetto State
August 4, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin, S.C. Senator George “Chip” Campsen, S.C. Senator Ronnie Sabb, and others met Tues., Aug.…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces return of $35 million in unclaimed funds to South Carolinians
August 3, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that $35.3 million in unclaimed property has been returned to South Carolinians in the fiscal year that ended June 30. “We appreciate our partners…
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Shelly Leeke Law Firm leading supply drive for homeless animals
August 3, 2021
Public invited to drop off “wish list” items at law firm offices around state. Charleston Animal Society is benefiting from a supply drive being organize by the Shelly Leeke Law…
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Congressman Clyburn announces nearly $3 million in African American civil rights grants for South Carolina
August 3, 2021Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the National Park Service will award nearly $3 million to seven projects in South Carolina to help preserve the sites and history related to…
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Healing addiction through the mind, body and spirit the center of attention at North Charleston’s newest rehabilitation facility
August 2, 2021
‘Transcendence Treatment Center’ Heals Addiction Through Holistic Approaches Transcendence Treatment Center is an outpatient rehabilitation center that opened in May 2021 in North Charleston, South Carolina. With love for the…
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Tecklenburg statement: Thanks to extraordinary vaccines, this is now an ‘optional pandemic.’ Let’s get vaccinated and end it together.
August 2, 2021
After today’s press conference with MUSC Health CEO Dr. Patrick Cawley urging citizens to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg summarized his remarks in the following statement: “In…
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Councilman Joseph Dickey selected for Legal Elite
July 30, 2021
Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of the Dickey Law Group, has been selected as a 2021 “Legal Elite” by Integrated Media Publishing, the publishers of Greater Columbia Business Monthly,…
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Midlands Gang and Fugitive Task Forces merge
July 29, 2021
Agency collaboration aids in thwarting violent criminal activity By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The multi-agency Midlands Gang Task Force (MGTF) and the Midlands Fugitive Task Force (MFTF) joined forces in…
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DHEC recommends vaccinations, mask use, in school guidance for K-12 2021-2022 academic year
July 29, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued its COVID-19 interim guidance for K-12 schools as students, teachers, parents, and staff all prepare for the 2021-2022…
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DHEC issues updated wildfire smoke alert
July 28, 2021
South Carolinians should be aware of the continued risk for health effects related to smoke that originated from wildfires burning across parts of central and western Canada and the western…
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Life Cycle Engineering awarded $15 million contract
July 28, 2021
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a $15 million, one-year delivery order by Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC). Under this delivery order, LCE will support the U.S. Navy by…
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DHEC supports updated CDC guidance, recommends indoor masking for all regardless of vaccination Status
July 28, 2021
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases and the increasing threat of the Delta variant, the CDC on Tuesday is recommending public indoor masking for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.…
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DDSN Commissioners announce 2021-2022 officers, committees and new taskforces
July 27, 2021
The South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs (the “Commission”) selects officers and standing committees for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and creates several new task forces to solve emerging…
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The City of Columbia partners with Prisma Health, SC DHEC and Lexington Medical Center to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations
July 27, 2021
The City of Columbia is partnering with Prisma Health, SC DHEC and Lexington Medical Center to host free COVID-19 vaccination clinics at city operated facilities. The city is increasing vaccination…
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A Conversation with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott on recent national and state honors
July 26, 2021
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. As most South Carolinians now know, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was named National Sheriff of the Year 2021 by the National Sheriff’s Association in…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – July 27, 2021
July 26, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 27th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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City of Columbia to kickoff National Night Out with ‘Re-Engage Columbia’ event
July 26, 2021
Who: The City of Columbia, Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department, Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, Columbia Council of Neighborhoods What: After having to cancel the 2020 event due to…
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DHEC applauds SC reaching 50 percent one-dose COVID-19 vaccine rate, urges more vaccinations ahead of academic year
July 26, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is happy to announce that, as of Thursday, 50 percent of eligible South Carolina residents have received at least one dose of…
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City of Columbia receives two SC OSHA safety awards
July 26, 2021
The City of Columbia Public Works Department and Public Administration Department were recognized as recipients for their outstanding safety performance at the 2021 Safety Achievement Awards on Wednesday, July 21,…
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SC Council on Competitiveness to Host ‘SC Aerospace Night’ With Greenville Drive
July 26, 2021
A night planned around industry celebration, education, and networking with in-game features and pre-game reception The SC Council on Competitiveness initiative, SC Aerospace, along with the Greenville Drive, will host…
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Midlands COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics and COVID-19 Testing (July 26-August 1, 2021)
July 26, 2021
DHEC is providing regular updates for COVID-19 vaccine clinics and testing opportunities in the Midlands Region (Aiken, Barnwell, Edgefield, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, Newberry, Saluda, Richland, and York counties). Most current…
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DHEC Analysis: More than 90 percent of COVID-19 cases, deaths in June were among unvaccinated residents
July 26, 2021
Following an analysis that revealed the overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the first two weeks of June were among residents who were not fully vaccinated, the South…
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Historic Columbia announces August 2021 events and programming
July 26, 2021
Historic Columbia’s slate of events for August will center on women’s history in a nod towards National Women’s Equality Day (Aug. 26). HC is welcoming guests for a variety of themed activities, including a Historic Water Balloon Battle that links to stories…
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County renews call for input on new land development rules
July 26, 2021
A series of in-person events beginning this week will help inform Richland County residents about newly rewritten land development regulations before the new rules are finalized. The rules make up…
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Hire Me SC launches new employment resource for families of people with disabilities
July 26, 2021
Free online tool seeks to close the employment gap in South Carolina Hire Me SC — a statewide workforce development campaign to increase employment outcomes for young adults with intellectual and…
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Annual ‘Operation Move-out’ initiative to begin July 29
July 26, 2021
The city of Charleston’s annual “Operation Move-out” initiative will begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 29 and be conducted through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, excluding Sunday, August…
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Dedication of memorial plaque honoring the U.S. Coast Guard’s presence in the City of Charleston
July 26, 2021
Please join Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg; USCG Base Charleston Commanding Officer, Captain Veronica Brecht; USCG Sector Charleston Commanding Officer, Captain John D. Cole; USCG Cutter Hamilton Commanding Officer, Captain Matthew T.…
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Breaking News – City of Laurens Takes Top Award at South Carolina Municipal Association Annual Meeting
July 24, 2021
The city of Laurens was well represented at the South Carolina Municipal Association Annual Meeting. The conference was held July 22-24, 2021 at Hilton Head Island, SC. Representing Laurens at…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. receives top awards from ESGR and the American Legion
July 23, 2021
Sheriff Lott praised by Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) and two RCSD officers – Major Maria…
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SC Probation and Parole Agency Appoints Gambrell to Divisional Deputy Director
July 23, 2021
Columbia, SC- Chad Gambrell of Laurens County has been appointed Deputy Director of Offender Su- pervision and Enforcement Services with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Par- don…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs the Student Identification Card Suicide Prevention Act Into Law
July 22, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, members of the General Assembly, and state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S.231, the Student Identification…
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West Columbia Police Chief to retire after 37 years of service
July 21, 2021
After 37 years of dedicated service to the West Columbia Police Department, Chief Dennis Tyndall is announcing his retirement. Chief Tyndall will remain with the Police Department during the search…
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DHEC issues wildfire smoke alert
July 21, 2021
Residents of South Carolina should be aware of possible health effects related to smoke from wildfires that originated from fires burning across parts of central and western Canada and the…
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Richland County, SCDOR reach agreement on Transportation Penny Tax Program
July 21, 2021
County Council has approved the terms of a settlement agreement to end long-running litigation involving the County, the Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority and the S.C. Department of Revenue (SCDOR)…
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County seeks public input on how to spend $2.4M in housing grants
July 21, 2021
An upcoming virtual public hearing will gather input on how Richland County uses federal funding to aid low-to-moderate-income residents. The meeting, set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 via Zoom,…
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Summer tax tips, from teen jobs to summer camp
July 21, 2021
Summer means warmer temperatures, vacations, and special tax situations. Wait. Tax situations? From teen summer jobs and W-4s to taxes on gig work and using summer camp costs for a…
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County’s rental assistance efforts earn praise from U.S. Treasury
July 21, 2021
Richland County’s management of its Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is being touted as a national model of “promising practices” for other jurisdictions to follow. ERAP, launched in April, aids renters who…
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Columbia Urban League Young Professionals to host the Columbia Mayoral Candidates Forum: A Healthy Future Isn’t Up For Debate! in Allen University’s Historic Chappelle Auditorium
July 20, 2021
The Columbia Urban League Young Professionals (CULYPSC), will be hosting a mayoral candidate’s forum on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The goal of the community forum is to…
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Lander University receives funding to construct new nursing building on campus
July 19, 2021
When the South Carolina General Assembly finalized its budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, it included a record amount of new funding for Lander University. The state legislature has appropriated…
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2021 ‘Rescue Brew Beer Star Search’ search underway
July 19, 2021
Palmetto Brewing Company, Southern Eagle Distributing, WCSC Live 5 News, Charleston City Paper and Cupcake DownSouth Partner to Benefit Charleston Animal Society The Second Annual Rescue Brew Beer Spokesdog and…
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Berkeley County announces Mega Boat Landing Project in Moncks Corner
July 19, 2021Project done in Partnership with Santee Cooper, on Lake Moultrie Berkeley County, in partnership with Santee Cooper, announces plans for the Mega Boat Landing Project on Lake Moultrie. The site…
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Berkeley County Council awards contract for U.S. 176 Phase 1
July 19, 2021Berkeley County Council awarded the contract for U.S. 176 improvement project phase 1, on Monday, June 28 at the County Council meeting. U.S. 176 Phase 1 consists of widening U.S. 176 from…
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DDSN announces innovative plan to strengthen services at South Carolina’s five regional intermediate care facilities
July 19, 2021
The South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs unanimously voted today during the July 15,2021, commission meeting to support the agency’s most progressive plan in years to improve safety,…
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DHEC announces ‘Champions of the Environment’ funding will support training program for K-12 environmental educators
July 18, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that “Champions of the Environment” grant funding is helping sponsor the Palmetto Environmental Education Certification program (PEEC), which trains and informs school…
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Wartime U.S. flag becomes part of S.C. State Guard history
July 15, 2021Flag flew in combat during World War II By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A 76-year-old battle-worn United States flag was presented to the S.C. State Guard during ceremonies at the…
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President Biden encourages FTC to consider limiting non-competition agreements with employees
July 15, 2021
By David Dubberly and Brittany Clark On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order on “Promoting Competition in the American Economy.” The order directs more than a dozen…
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