Public Meetings Jan. 10 in Greenville and Jan. 12 in Inman concerning I-85 Corridor Management Plan
January 9, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has scheduled two public information meetings concerning the development of an Interstate 85 Corridor Management Plan. Two segments of I-85 will be considered…
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MLK Pool to close for maintenance work
January 9, 2017
The MLK, Jr. Pool located at 155 Jackson Street will close Sunday, Jan. 8 while improvements are made to the locker rooms and lobby. The work, which includes a fresh…
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City moves forward in securing Gadsden Street structure
January 9, 2017
In order to ensure the safety of residents near the stressed structure at 4 Gadsden Street, the City of Charleston has ordered a mandatory evacuation of two homes in the…
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New councilmembers receive overview of County Government
January 9, 2017
Meetings with County departments held in advance of Council’s annual retreat Newly elected Richland County Councilmembers are attending a weeklong orientation in advance of this month’s annual Council retreat, which…
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City of Cayce receives $5,000 energy efficiency grant
January 9, 2017The City of Cayce announced that the City has received a $5,000 energy efficiency grant from the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff, Energy Office to purchase new LED lights for…
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Winter Storm Report as of 8:00 AM January 6, 2017
January 6, 2017
Statewide Summary – SCDOT continues preparation activities for Winter Storm Helena, which is predicted to begin impacting the state later this afternoon. Current forecasts show predictions from 4 to 6…
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Winter Storm Report as of 8:00 AM January 6, 2017
January 6, 2017
Statewide Summary – SCDOT continues preparation activities for Winter Storm Helena, which is predicted to begin impacting the state later this afternoon. Current forecasts show predictions from 4 to 6…
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Senator Lindsey Graham sponsors Senate resolution condemning anit-Israel resolution passes by the United Nations
January 5, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) sponsored a Senate resolution objecting to passage of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, which rebuked close American ally Israel and deemed all Israeli…
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Senator Lindsey Graham sponsors Senate resolution condemning anit-Israel resolution passes by the United Nations
January 5, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) sponsored a Senate resolution objecting to passage of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, which rebuked close American ally Israel and deemed all Israeli…
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Senator Lindsey Graham secures position on important Senate committees
January 4, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), at the start of the 115th Congress, announced he will continue to serve on four key Senate committees — Armed Services, Appropriations,…
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Senator Lindsey Graham secures position on important Senate committees
January 4, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), at the start of the 115th Congress, announced he will continue to serve on four key Senate committees — Armed Services, Appropriations,…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
January 4, 2017
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Award recognizes exemplary displays of committed service to…
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Sheriff sworn-in for sixth term
January 4, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott was sworn-in for his sixth term as sheriff of the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), one of the largest law enforcement…
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Sheriff sworn-in for sixth term
January 3, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott was sworn-in for his sixth term as sheriff of the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), one of the largest law enforcement…
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Richland Two passes incentive package for bus drivers
January 3, 2017
At its December 13, 2016 meeting, the Richland Two Board of Trustees took steps to improve bus transportation by approving the implementation of an incentive package that awards bonuses to…
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5th Annual SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo Set for 2017
January 3, 2017
The 5th annual South Carolina AgriBiz and Farm Expo will be held January 11-12, 2017 at the Florence Civic Center, 3300 West Radio Drive, Florence, SC. This year’s Expo focuses…
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5th Annual SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo Set for 2017
January 3, 2017
The 5th annual South Carolina AgriBiz and Farm Expo will be held January 11-12, 2017 at the Florence Civic Center, 3300 West Radio Drive, Florence, SC. This year’s Expo focuses…
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DHEC offers free resources to help South Carolinians quit tobacco use in the New Year
January 2, 2017
The New Year offers the perfect opportunity for tobacco users to quit and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is helping tobacco users kick the habit, for…
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DHEC offers free resources to help South Carolinians quit tobacco use in the New Year
January 2, 2017
The New Year offers the perfect opportunity for tobacco users to quit and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is helping tobacco users kick the habit, for…
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Richland Library tackles popular 2017 resolutions
January 2, 2017
As we prepare to wave goodbye to 2016, Richland Library is encouraging the community to set and tackle another round of New Year’s resolutions. Whether local residents are looking to…
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Help City Council choose the official hashtag for the City Council Vision Statement
January 2, 2017
Voting Starts Monday, January 2nd, 2017 Throughout 2016, Columbia City Council members worked diligently to come up with a strategic plan to improve the overall quality of life in the city.…
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The City Manager’s Spotlight – January 2017
January 2, 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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Richland County accepting applications for several grant programs
January 2, 2017
Beginning Jan. 1, the funding cycle will open for Richland County Accommodations Tax, Hospitality Tax and Discretionary Grant programs. This year marks the first that applications for these three types…
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Columbia Police Department launches new website
January 2, 2017A new and enhanced website experience is now available at www.ColumbiaPD.net, Columbia Police Chief William “Skip” Holbrook announced on Saturday, December 31, 2016. “Our goal is to provide better access…
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Richland County accepting applications for several grant programs
December 30, 2016
Beginning Jan. 1, the funding cycle will open for Richland County Accommodations Tax, Hospitality Tax and Discretionary Grant programs. This year marks the first that applications for these three types…
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City Park Rangers to Host Columbia Canal History Tour
December 28, 2016
The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department’s park rangers will host a Columbia Canal History Tour on Saturday, December 31 from 2-3 p.m. at Riverfront Park. Guests will tour the…
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City of Columbia District IV Special Election Tuesday, January 3, 2017
December 28, 2016
A Special Election will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. for the City of Columbia District IV term ending December 31, 2017. The…
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Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive ends Thursday
December 20, 2016
The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive held by the City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation…
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Public safety must always ‘trump’ reactionary protesting
December 20, 2016
By Leon Lott President-elect Donald Trump will become the 45th U.S. president on Jan. 20, 2017. And his inauguration as with any presidential inauguration or similar event will bring with…
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Public safety must always ‘trump’ reactionary protesting
December 19, 2016By Leon Lott President-elect Donald Trump will become the 45th U.S. president on Jan. 20, 2017. And his inauguration as with any presidential inauguration or similar event will bring with…
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Richland Library recaps most checked-out items
December 18, 2016Your Access to What Was Hot throughout 2016 As 2016 begins to wind down, Richland Library is looking back over the last year at what was trending…
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Richland Library Sandhills set to close and relocate
December 16, 2016
As we head into the holiday season, Richland Library Sandhills is entering a period of transition. The location is scheduled to close 6 p.m., Saturday, December 17 as staff prepare…
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Richland County to review funding process for hospitality tax program
December 15, 2016
Richland County Council is reviewing its process of awarding taxpayer dollars to local organizations to promote tourism-related activities to determine whether the 11-member body needs to improve the way it…
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Bluff Road widening effort underway
December 13, 2016
Construction on the first phase of a project to widen Bluff Road near Williams-Brice Stadium is underway. The work is the latest major effort of the Richland County Penny Transportation Program and is designed to increase pedestrian safety and improve traffic flow along the major sports and recreational hub around the…
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Local professionals offer mentoring for students in year three of Richland Two’s CAT Program
December 13, 2016
Last week, 44 professionals went back to high school for the morning as part of Richland County School District Two’s Carolina Alliance for Technology program. These professionals are taking part…
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Richland County recognized for leadership in eco-friendly practices
December 13, 2016
Richland County is the recipient of two environmental awards that laud the County’s leadership in “green” practices. At the annual Gala for a Greener Midlands on Dec. 9, Keep the…
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Greenville City Fire Department urging fire safety during cold weather
December 12, 2016
Since winter seems to have finally arrived, the Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is asking for the public’s help to prevent winter fires. According to state and federal fire authorities,…
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Graham on Passage of the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017
December 12, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on the passage of the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The final vote was…
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Graham on Passage of the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017
December 12, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on the passage of the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The final vote was…
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Richland Library Sandhills set to close and relocate
December 12, 2016
Staff Prepare for Move to New 30,000 Square-Foot Facility As we head into the holiday season, Richland Library Sandhills is entering a period of transition. The location…
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Municipal Association announces 2017 advocacy initiatives
December 11, 2016
South Carolina cities and towns have rolled out their Advocacy Initiatives for the 2017 legislative session. Hundreds of local government officials took part in a statewide process in the summer…
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Municipal Association announces 2017 advocacy initiatives
December 11, 2016
South Carolina cities and towns have rolled out their Advocacy Initiatives for the 2017 legislative session. Hundreds of local government officials took part in a statewide process in the summer…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces promotions and transfers
December 9, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted six deputies, two correctional officers, one civilian employee and transferred two deputies. Raymond Barrett, 30, has been promoted to resident…
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Richland County eyes restructuring to improve efficiency
December 9, 2016
Richland County Council will consider Tuesday whether to move forward with a reorganization plan designed to provide residents with more effective and efficient government services. The restructuring effort, crafted by…
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Burroughs and Chapin Company, Inc. recognized as a Centennial Business
December 7, 2016
Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond officially recognized Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc. as a South Carolina Centennial Business. This honor is reserved for domestic business entities that have been…
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Richland County Offices and Sheriff’s Department substation open at New Decker Center
December 7, 2016
Three Richland County offices and a Sheriff’s Department substation have officially relocated to the Decker Center, the County’s new state-of-the-art public facility. Staff from Richland County Central Court, the Dentsville…
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Richland County begins audit of Recreation Commission
December 7, 2016
An independent audit of the Richland County Recreation Commission began this week to aid Richland County Council in evaluating the management of the property-tax funded agency and scrutinizing its financial…
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West Columbia Fire Department needs cans for kids
December 7, 2016
The City of West Columbia Fire Department has partnered with MUSC Children’s Hospital Burned Children’s Fund to collect all recyclable metals, including aluminum cans. The collection trailer is located behind…
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City of Cayce to begin Thomas Newman Boat Landing repairs
December 7, 2016
The City of Cayce is proud to announce that the repair of Thomas Newman Boat Landing along the Congaree River begins this month. The City has contracted with R.L. Morrison…
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Subfreezing temperatures to hit Richland County
December 7, 2016
With the coldest weather of the season expected this weekend, Richland County’s emergency officials urge residents to take the necessary precautions to keep their families, pets and property safe. “Our…
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