Mayor Benjamin to make major announcement about 100% clean energy
May 24, 2017
Mayor Steve Benjamin is one of 26 mayors from across the United States who has joined with the Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 campaign to announce a new effort to…
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DHEC closes some Charleston County shellfish beds
May 24, 2017
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County due to excessive rainfall, the agency announced today. “This closure affects shellfish…
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DHEC closes some Charleston County shellfish beds
May 24, 2017
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County due to excessive rainfall, the agency announced today. “This closure affects shellfish…
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Richland County Business wins award for contributions to local, state industry
May 24, 2017A longstanding Richland County business was recently recognized for its positive influence on local and statewide industry. The S.C. Department of Commerce presented a 2017 Industry Impact Award (Medium Company)…
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Stantec’s Erica Chase elected Chair of Charleston’s Design Review Board
May 23, 2017
Erica Chase, licensed professional engineer and associate with Stantec in Charleston, has been elected Chairperson of the City of Charleston’s Design Review Board (DRB). The DRB establishes a review process…
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City Pools, Splash Pads open Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2017
The City of Columbia swim season will begin on Saturday, May 27 for Maxcy Gregg Pool, Greenview Pool and spray pools/splash pads, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. Both…
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Graham spearheads letter urging OMB Director Mulvaney to reevaluate cost analysis for Army Corps Projects
May 23, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), joined by four senators and 14 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, sent a letter to Director of the Office of Management and…
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Graham spearheads letter urging OMB Director Mulvaney to reevaluate cost analysis for Army Corps Projects
May 23, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), joined by four senators and 14 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, sent a letter to Director of the Office of Management and…
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Work Zone Safety Bill will save lives
May 23, 2017Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is celebrating the passage of the Work Zone Safety Bill, legislation that will save lives for the construction industry and the public. This bill has been five…
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Work Zone Safety Bill will save lives
May 23, 2017Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is celebrating the passage of the Work Zone Safety Bill, legislation that will save lives for the construction industry and the public. This bill has been five…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces main street Business roundtable meetings June 5 – 23
May 22, 2017June 5 – 23, 2017 Aimed At Identifying Regulations and Red Tape For Elimination Governor McMaster will begin holding a series of roundtable style meetings with local business leaders across…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces main street Business roundtable meetings June 5 – 23
May 22, 2017June 5 – 23, 2017 Aimed At Identifying Regulations and Red Tape For Elimination Governor McMaster will begin holding a series of roundtable style meetings with local business leaders across…
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HUD allocates additional $7.254 million to Richland County for flood recovery
May 22, 2017
The federal government is providing an additional $7.254 million to Richland County to help with flood recovery efforts. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Thursday it…
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HUD allocates additional $7.254 million to Richland County for flood recovery
May 22, 2017
The federal government is providing an additional $7.254 million to Richland County to help with flood recovery efforts. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Thursday it…
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South Carolina continues march toward being the best state for craft breweries
May 22, 2017
For the fourth time in just 7 years, the South Carolina legislature has passed new legislation, signed into law by the Governor, that fundamentally changes the craft beer scene in…
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South Carolina continues march toward being the best state for craft breweries
May 22, 2017
For the fourth time in just 7 years, the South Carolina legislature has passed new legislation, signed into law by the Governor, that fundamentally changes the craft beer scene in…
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Richland County’s drone program continues reaching new heights
May 19, 2017
They may look like toys, but Richland County’s two drone units are anything but. Each unmanned aerial system ― or UAS, but commonly called a drone ― is elevating the…
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South Carolina’s employment increases to record level, unemployment rate falls
May 19, 2017
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped in April to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent in March, while the number of people working in the state marked another record high.…
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South Carolina’s employment increases to record level, unemployment rate falls
May 19, 2017
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped in April to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent in March, while the number of people working in the state marked another record high.…
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City of Charleston Commission on Women to hold public listening sessions
May 18, 2017
The City of Charleston Commission on Women will hold a series of public listening sessions to gather ideas and insights from the community to help shape the focus and goals…
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Greenville honored as 2017 Playful City USA community
May 18, 2017
National non-profit KaBOOM! announced today that Greenville is among 257 cities and towns across the United States named as 2017 Playful City USA communities. This is the seventh year that…
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FREE community conflict resolution training
May 18, 2017
The Midlands Mediation Center will offer five Conflict = Opportunity community workshops. The two-hour training sessions will take place throughout Richland County, and all sessions are free and open to…
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South Carolina Center for the Book selects The Other Mother for 2017 Route One Reads initiative
May 18, 2017
For the third consecutive year, the South Carolina Center for the Book will participate in the Route One Reads initiative, a program under the Center for the Book in the…
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City of Columbia honored as 2017 Playful City USA community
May 17, 2017
National non-profit KaBOOM! is honoring the City of Columbia with a 2017 Playful City USA designation for the fourth consecutive year. Playful City USA honors cities and towns across the…
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Columbia Park Rangers offer free kayak and history tours
May 17, 2017
The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department invites the public to join the City’s park rangers to view the Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies, and learn about the Three Rivers Greenway and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names State Cyber executive
May 17, 2017Bruce C. Smalley to lead the S.C. Critical Cybersecurity Program COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced that Bruce C. Smalley has been named Cyber Executive to lead the S.C.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names State Cyber executive
May 17, 2017Bruce C. Smalley to lead the S.C. Critical Cybersecurity Program COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced that Bruce C. Smalley has been named Cyber Executive to lead the S.C.…
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Builders Supply Company recognized as a Centennial Business
May 17, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond officially recognized Builders Supply Company as a South Carolina Centennial Business. This honor is reserved for domestic business entities that have been on file with…
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West Columbia City Council approves firm for city wide redevelopment and community revitalization plans
May 16, 2017
The City of West Columbia City Council approved a revitalization and redevelopment plan on Monday, May 15, 2017. The winning proposals from Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) presented ideas to plan…
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Opening of Swamp Rabbit Trail Section Delayed
May 15, 2017
Due to inclement weather over the past few weeks, the re-opening of the section of Swamp Rabbit Trail linking Cleveland Park to Falls Park has been delayed until Saturday, June…
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Traffic Advisory: Downtown Underground project update for week of May 15
May 15, 2017Spartanburg Water continues work on water line replacement on Daniel Morgan Avenue between the intersections of West Main Street and West Broad Street. Construction of the water main will be…
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City and CEZ announce plans for Busby Street Community Resource and Training Complex
May 15, 2017The Busby Street Community Resource & Training Complex is an 8+ acre site and will provide a perfect venue for business, training/educational and community residents to gather for meetings…
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Richland Library named 2017 National Medal Winner
May 15, 2017Recognized as One of the Top Five Libraries in the Country After back-to-back years as a finalist, the Institute of Museum of Library Services (IMLS) is naming Richland…
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COMET announces Interim Executive Director
May 12, 2017
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (COMET), has named public transportation veteran Ann August, CCTM as the Interim Executive Director. In March, Bob Schneider announced he was leaving the COMET…
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Booz Allen Hamilton expanding its Berkeley County operations
May 11, 2017
Latest Expansion To Bring At Least $10 Million Investment And Create More Than 90 New Jobs Booz Allen Hamilton, a management consulting and technology firm based in the United States,…
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Booz Allen Hamilton expanding its Berkeley County operations
May 11, 2017
Latest Expansion To Bring At Least $10 Million Investment And Create More Than 90 New Jobs Booz Allen Hamilton, a management consulting and technology firm based in the United States,…
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Richland County Public Works keeps communities connected
May 11, 2017
Richland County Public Works keeps our communities connected, safely and securely. From repairing roadways and managing infrastructure to protecting waterways and reducing the impacts of natural disasters, public works provides…
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Statement on Infrastructure from Sonoco CEO Jack Sanders
May 11, 2017
Today, I want to publicly thank the vast majority of the House and Senate for passing a comprehensive infrastructure bill as well as swiftly overriding its veto this week. I…
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City of Columbia designated a Bicycle Friendly Community
May 11, 2017
The City of Columbia has been designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level by the League of American Bicyclists. The Bicycle Friendly Community program is a national…
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FREE community conflict resolution training
May 11, 2017
The Midlands Mediation Center will offer five Conflict = Opportunity community workshops. The two-hour training sessions will take place throughout Richland County, and all sessions are free and open to…
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Three Rivers Greenway Extension Phase 1, road resurfacing projects get green light for construction
May 11, 2017
Work on the first phase of the Three Rivers Greenway Extension in Richland County is expected to begin in the next two months after County Council awarded a $5.9 million…
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Three Rivers Greenway Extension Phase 1, road resurfacing projects get green light for construction
May 11, 2017
Richland County Council approves work as part of Transportation program Work on the first phase of the Three Rivers Greenway Extension in Richland County is expected to begin in the…
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Walk + Bike BCD Bicycle and Pedestrian draft plan to be unveiled May 24
May 11, 2017The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) invites the community to an unveiling of the draft Walk + Bike BCD plan, the regional pedestrian and bicycle master plan. The meeting, on…
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Statement from Greenville Chamber President/CEO Carlos Phillips
May 10, 2017
Today, South Carolina legislators passed a road-funding bill that will provide a reliable, steady revenue stream for repairs and construction for our state’s roads and bridges. According to Greenville Chamber…
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Keep Charleston Beautiful hosts 12th Annual Green and Lean 5K
May 10, 2017
Keep Charleston Beautiful (KCB) will host the 12th Annual Green and Lean 5K on Saturday, May 13th to benefit Friends of Keep Charleston Beautiful, whose mission is to promote the…
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Historic wood siding repair and painting workshop
May 10, 2017
Join the City of Columbia for a Historic Wood Siding Repair and Painting workshop. Want to learn how to repair old wood siding, remove paint, and install and paint siding?…
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Plan West Ashley community events scheduled May 8-13
May 8, 2017
Citizens are invited to stay connected with Plan West Ashley by attending community events at the Planning Studio May 8th through 12th and the Work-in-Progress & Feedback Session on May…
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City of Charleston seeks input on height district updates
May 8, 2017
An ordinance has been given first reading by Charleston City Council to update the height district zoning for the peninsula area. The proposed changes convert most of the existing height…
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City Police, Parks Departments inspect Denmark Vesey Statue; Caulking repairs to begin tomorrow
May 8, 2017
Today, City of Charleston spokesman Jack O’Toole released the following statement with regard to reports of vandalism involving the statue of Denmark Vesey in Charleston’s Hampton Park: “In response to…
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Spartanburg Water celebrates Drinking Water Week
May 8, 2017
Spartanburg Water, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and water professionals across North America kicked off Drinking Water Week with the theme “Your Water – To Know it is to…
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