City launches Trail user survey
June 28, 2024
Users of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail are encouraged to participate in a trailside survey open for the next two weeks. The survey will be available along the trail,…
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South Carolina First Steps celebrates 25 years of preparing children for success in school and life
June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the creation of South Carolina First Steps. Since inception, First Steps has impacted over one million children during the most important stage…
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City’s misting stations to operate during summer heat
June 28, 2024
The City of Columbia will operate misting stations in several of the City’s parks to help guests stay cool during the summer months. Misting stations will operate Monday-Friday from 10…
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Justin Lane Defeats Incumbent David Tribble in District 7 GOP Primary Runoff
June 26, 2024
In a decisive victory, Justin Lane of Joanna defeated incumbent David Tribble in the Republican Primary runoff on Tuesday, securing the nomination to represent District 7 on the Laurens County…
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City of Charleston hosts 3rd annual open data day to reinforce commitment to an open and transparent government
June 26, 2024
The City of Charleston is hosting an event to demonstrate how public data informs decision-making and to teach residents how to use our tools and data for their own projects.…
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Dorchester County launches Reassessment Roadshow
June 26, 2024
Dorchester County is excited to announce the Reassessment Roadshow, a series of drop-in events designed to provide residents with important information about the reassessment process and its impact on property…
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Greenville Literacy Association announces dates for 2024 Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale
June 26, 2024
The Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) will host its 23rd annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale at McAlister Square on Saturday, August 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday,…
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City of West Columbia Independence Day office closing, sanitation changes, and fireworks information
June 26, 2024
City Hall The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Friday, July 5,…
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Historic Columbia Executive Director Robin Waites awarded Order of the Palmetto
June 26, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster has bestowed the prestigious Order of the Palmetto upon Robin Waites, Executive Director of Historic Columbia, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion…
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Berkeley County’s St. Stephen Magistrate Court temporarily closing, relocating
June 25, 2024
Berkeley County’s St. Stephen Magistrate Court, currently located at 113 Ravenell Drive, will be temporarily closed from Saturday, July 8 – Friday, July 12, 2024, to allow staff to move their offices to…
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The City of Columbia Community Development receives the John Sasso Award at the National Community Development Conference
June 25, 2024
The City of Columbia Community Development was recognized and received the John Sasso Award at the National Community Development Conference in Cambridge, MA. This acknowledgment reflects the department’s exceptional efforts…
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Wasteful litigation ignores Lowcountry’s climate needs
June 25, 2024
By Tom Swatzel In 2020, the mayor of Charleston filed a lawsuit against several energy producers, including a local company based here in South Carolina, over climate change. The suit…
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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Richland, Oconee Counties
June 25, 2024
Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, announced it is expanding operations in Richland and Oconee counties. The…
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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Oconee, Richland counties
June 25, 2024
Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee and Richland counties. The…
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Dorchester County Summerville Magistrate Court renovation completed
June 25, 2024
Dorchester County is pleased to announce that the renovation of the Summerville Magistrate location at 212 Deming Way in Summerville has been completed. Summerville Magistrate Court will return to full-service…
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Biden-Harris Administration announces availability of $25 million to help expand high-speed internet access in rural areas
June 24, 2024
Funding Provides Technical Assistance Through Local Organizations, Cooperatives and Tribes as Part of Investing in America Agenda U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden announced…
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Berkeley County reassessment notices
June 24, 2024
County-wide reassessment notices for Berkeley County property owners were mailed on June 22, 2024. These notices were sent to all property owners. A notice of property tax assessment is not…
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Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Advisory Board
June 24, 2024
City of Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann was elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Advisory Board during the USCM’s 92nd annual meeting (June 20-23), which convened nearly 200 mayors…
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SCDOT, Dominion Energy and Town of Sullivan’s Island work together on Sullivan’s Island palmettos
June 24, 2024
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, Dominion Energy and the Town of Sullivan’s Island announced that through a collaborative effort, the 2024 project to ensure utility safety and…
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City of Columbia Preservation staff receive Preservation Service Award from the State of South Carolina
June 24, 2024
Each year thousands of South Carolinians work to preserve the state’s legacy that is reflected in our historic buildings, structures, and sites. Since 1995, Preservation South Carolina, the SC Department…
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Berkeley County unveils new heliport on Daniel Island
June 24, 2024
Located seven minutes or less from area hospitals Berkeley County Government has opened a new designated heliport on Daniel Island, located near the off-ramp from I-526 and Seven Farms Drive.…
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Meet the Author: Mathew Cordell
June 24, 2024
An Evening of Imagination and Inspiration Join Richland Library for an enchanting evening with celebrated children’s book author and illustrator, Matthew Cordell, as he shares insights into his creative journey, the…
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County Council Adopts $1.24B Operating Budget for FY2025
June 24, 2024
During its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, June 18, Richland County Council passed the County’s budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on third reading. County Council uses the budget to oversee the…
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Berkeley County unveils new heliport on Daniel Island
June 21, 2024
Located seven minutes or less from area hospitals Berkeley County Government has opened a new designated heliport on Daniel Island, located near the off-ramp from I-526 and Seven Farms Drive. See…
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Coffee with the Mayor is back! Join Mayor Cogswell on Johns Island for coffee and conversation June 27th
June 21, 2024
Mayor Cogswell is bringing back Coffee with the Mayor to engage with residents across the city. The first event will be on Johns Island at Gold Star Coffee, 3293 Maybank Hwy,…
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Berkeley County Government launches new online portal for residents
June 19, 2024
Berkeley County Government has launched a new online portal for residents called “The OneBerkeley Portal,” which serves as a one-stop shop for all county services and information. The portal can…
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Ignite Digital Services named a Most Loved Workplace
June 18, 2024
Ignite Digital Services has, once again, been certified as a Most Loved Workplace®, an organizational culture achievement backed by the research and analysis of Best Practice Institute (BPI). For the…
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Dorchester County announces debris pickup in specific neighborhoods beginning June 17
June 18, 2024
Dorchester County has hired an outside contractor to assist with debris pickup in the following neighborhoods: Quail Arbor 5, Quail Arbor, Irongate, Briarwood, Community Road, and Greenhurst. Debris pickup will…
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Dorchester County welcomes Denise M. Christmas as new Deputy Administrator – Chief Financial Officer
June 17, 2024
Dorchester County is pleased to announce Denise M. Christmas as the new Deputy Administrator/Chief Financial Officer. With 24 years of dedicated county government experience in South Carolina, Ms. Christmas brings…
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National League of Cities brings Centennial ‘Roadshow’ to the City of Columbia
June 17, 2024
The City of Columbia is honored to announce its participation as an official stop on the National League of Cities (NLC) Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This initiative is…
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Spartanburg Water participating in the SCORE program to help Recycle Oyster Shells
June 17, 2024
Statewide program collects and recycles oyster shells to benefit the South Carolina coast Spartanburg Water is now only the second location in the Upstate to partner with the South Carolina…
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Pelion-area schools eligible for no-cost meals
June 17, 2024
Forts Pond Elementary, Pelion Elementary, Pelion Middle and Pelion High in Lexington County School District One are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024–25 school year. Section…
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Transportation Penny yielding strong results in road safety, efficiency
June 17, 2024
County aims to boost transportation enhancements with potential new Penny Richland County is boasting safer and more efficient travel for residents and commuters as County Council considers funding avenues for…
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Design/Development Review Commission | Thursday, June 20, 2024
June 17, 2024
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, the Design/Development Review Commission meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public and/or…
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Columbia’s Historic Black Business District featured in new documentary film “Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street” to premiere in Columbia June 19
June 17, 2024
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is proud to announce the highly anticipated release of “Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street,” a powerful documentary that chronicles…
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“Operation: Cool Down” provides a fan to beat the heat
June 17, 2024
With temperatures staying steady over 90 degrees for the foreseeable future, Chief Terrence Green would like to remind the Town of Lexington community that the Lexington Police Department offers free…
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Spartanburg Water issues boil water advisory for Residents in Central Pacolet and Pacolet Mills
June 17, 2024
Advisory is in effect until further notice, with a minimum of 48-hours Residents and businesses in Central Pacolet and Pacolet Mills are now under a boil water advisory. Spartanburg Water…
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Town of Cross Hill Prepares for Nonpartisan Municipal Election
June 17, 2024
The community of Cross Hill is gearing up for its upcoming nonpartisan municipal election, scheduled for Tuesday, July 30. Residents will head to the polls at the Cross Hill Precinct,…
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USPS to Close on June 19 in Observance of Juneteenth
June 17, 2024
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Freedom Day, also known as Juneteenth. According to the USPS, all postal service locations…
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City of Laurens Announces Amnesty Period Before “Clean Up Crack Down” for a Cleaner, Safer Community
June 13, 2024
In an effort to enhance the beauty and safety of the community, the City of Laurens is offering city residents a unique opportunity to address property maintenance code violations without…
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Celebrate Juneteenth week with Black Eats Week 803
June 13, 2024
Announcement of participating food establishments in the Midlands area, June 17-23 Get ready! The 2nd Annual Black Eats Week 803 is just around the corner, and nine Black-owned food establishments will participate in this…
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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announces Preservation Through Art: Charleston
June 13, 2024
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Preservation Through Art: Charleston, an exhibition at City Gallery that presents new interpretations by Charleston area artists of 150-year-old etchings of…
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Dorchester County announces Storm Debris pickup for specific neighborhoods
June 13, 2024
Dorchester County will conduct a vegetation-only storm debris pickup on Tuesday, June 18, in the following neighborhoods: Quail Arbor 5 Quail Arbor Irongate Briarwood Community Road Greenhurst Storm Debris Collection…
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Laurens City Council Meeting – June 18
June 12, 2024
The June meeting of Laurens City Council will be held at the Municipal Center, located at 250 West Laurens Street, Laurens, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 5:30 pm. Under…
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City of Greenville breaks ground on 10-story Honor Tower, Gardens at Unity Park
June 12, 2024
Iconic structure dedicated to military veterans and first responders Dozens of private donors contributing a total of $5.5 million joined the City of Greenville in breaking ground on the 10-story…
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Dorchester County announces debris disposal options and damage assessment efforts for residents affected by storm damage
June 11, 2024
In response to the recent storm on June 10, 2024, Dorchester County residents who experienced storm damage have several options for the disposal of vegetation debris. Residents can either contact…
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Berkeley County sets up Citizen Call Line after storm damage
June 11, 2024
County’s Emergency Operations Center Moves to OPCON 1 After severe storms impacted the area on Monday, June 10, 2024, Berkeley County Government has setup a Citizen Call Line at 843-719-4800. Callers will hear an…
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Dale Morris stepping down as Head of Resilience and Sustainability; city pivoting towards engineering efforts to defend against rising waters
June 11, 2024
As Charleston moves toward implementing solutions for resilience efforts, Dale Morris has decided to step down from his position. Morris has served the city for almost three years and has…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
June 11, 2024
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BOZA) Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The Board…
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Charleston Mayor William Cogswell outlines city’s priorities for improving infrastructure and traffic ahead of transportation sales tax vote
June 10, 2024
In a letter to Charleston County Council, Mayor William Cogswell emphasized the city’s infrastructure priorities and strongly advocated for funding for important road projects aimed at reducing traffic congestion. The…
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