Grants awarded to improve 10 South Carolina communities
July 8, 2024
S.C. Department of Commerce awards more than $10.5 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Ten communities from around South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling more than…
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County’s new HOME Program offering grant assistance for affordable housing projects
July 8, 2024
Informational Workshop on July 25, 2024 Berkeley County is hosting an informational workshop this month about its new Homeownership Development Program, an initiative to help fund construction of affordable housing…
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Governor Henry McMaster’s Working Group Builds Foundation for Independent Forensic Accounting Review of State Funds
July 8, 2024
The working group charged by Governor Henry McMaster this spring to look into questions surrounding the existence of $1.8 billion in state funds has prepared the documentation and information necessary…
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Graham helps secure $45 million in federal funding for South Carolina Tech Hub
July 3, 2024
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) applauded the announcement that South Carolina will receive $45 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA)’s Tech Hubs…
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Governor Henry McMaster Announces Line Item Vetoes for FY 2024-2025 State Budget
July 3, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster today announced line item vetoes for the FY 2024-2025 state budget at a Statehouse news conference. The budget includes a historic 292 proposals from the governor’s executive…
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The urgent need to address China UnionPay’s influence in the credit card industry
July 2, 2024By Kyle Johnson As lawmakers continue to crackdown on China’s growing threat to the U.S., it’s time for Congress to turn its attention to the credit card industry, another area…
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SC NEXUS one of 12 tech hubs to receive millions in federal funding
July 2, 2024
SC NEXUS awarded $45 million to advance cyber-secure grid resilience technologies (GRT) SC NEXUS received $45 million in implementation grant funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration…
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City of Charleston initiates Active Flooding Mitigation Plan in preparation for July 1st heavy rainfall
July 1, 2024
In light of forecasted potential flooding from excessive rainfall and elevated tides on Monday, July 1, 2024, the City of Charleston is taking proactive measures to safeguard residents and businesses…
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Dorchester County announces appointment of Adam Davis as Deputy Administrator of Operations
July 1, 2024
Dorchester County is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Adam Davis as the new Deputy Administrator of Operations, effective Monday, July 15, 2024. As Deputy Administrator of Operations, Mr.…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Charleston Symphony Orchestra and City of Charleston present “CSO at The Joe” concert
June 10, 2024
The City of Charleston and Charleston Symphony Orchestra will once again present a special free-to-attend “CSO at The Joe” concert on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. Kick off…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces free notary public seminars, online payment option for notary commission fees
June 10, 2024
Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will be offering free, in-person notary public seminars in Greenville, Lexington, and Charleston counties in July and August. These seminars will…
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Proper water flow is returning to the Peachtree drainage basin in Wagener Terrace
June 7, 2024
Today, the City of Charleston is excited to announce the successful completion of the Peachtree outfall drainage system cleaning project. This is encouraging news for residents in the Wagener Terrace Neighborhood…
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Beresord Creek Bridge will be open to traffic friday, reducing commute times for Daniel Island residents
June 5, 2024
The Beresford Creek Bridge will open to vehicle traffic on Friday, June 7th at 7:00 a.m. With two traffic lanes open, commuters will experience reduced travel times, eliminating the need…
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SCDOT asks for public input on Momentum 2050 plan through Multimodal Transportation Planning survey
June 5, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is looking for public input on the future of transportation in South Carolina through a multimodal transportation survey. Momentum 2050 is the statewide plan…
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Key West Boats donates custom boat to Dorchester County Fire Rescue
June 4, 2024
Dorchester County Fire Rescue is proud to announce the generous donation of a custom-built Key West 197 Skiff “FD” edition from Key West Boats in Ridgeville, SC. This state-of-the-art vessel,…
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Charleston Mayor William Cogswell outlines city’s priorities for improving infrastructure and traffic
June 4, 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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Berkeley County receives funding from national opioid settlement
May 29, 2024
Grants available to help combat the opioid epidemic Berkeley County has received an installment of $1,244,050.95 as part of a $26 billion national opioid settlement. The County plans to distribute…
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St. Stephen Brownfield community meeting
May 28, 2024
Representatives from Berkeley County Economic Development and Terracon will host a community meeting on Thursday, June 6 for a one-year update on the $500,000 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant in St.…
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RIA awards construction and planning grants to upgrade critical infrastructure
May 28, 2024
More than $25 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 36 projects, totaling more than $25 million in…
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City of Charleston improves services and efficiency with organizational changes – marking the first update in almost 50 years
May 23, 2024
Mayor William Cogswell released the City of Charleston’s newly updated organizational structure aimed at enhancing efficiency and improving customer service for its residents. This initiative marks the first substantial update…
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Mayor William Cogswell announces unified effort to combat homelessness with Lowcountry Rapid Housing Program
May 22, 2024
This morning, Mayor William Cogswell announced the city’s intent to launch Lowcountry Rapid Housing Program, a transformative plan designed to address homelessness across four municipalities by providing rapid housing and…
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Hurricane Preparedness Expo at Ashley River Park
May 22, 2024
In anticipation of the upcoming hurricane season beginning June 1, Dorchester County Emergency Management will be hosing the annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo. This is an educational and interactive event designed…
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SCDOT requests public comment on the 2021-2027 statewide Improvement Program to include the 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program
May 20, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks public comment on the action to amend the 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program. SCDOT will receive public comment for a 21-day period from May…
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Advocacy groups unite in their support for public amenities at Union Pier
May 20, 2024
Mayor William Cogswell announced today that a broad coalition of advocacy groups have signed a letter in support of establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District to fund public infrastructure…
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St. Johns Fire District celebrates new Johns Island maintenance facility
May 20, 2024
Choate Construction Company partners with St. Johns Fire District (SJFD) and Construction Dynamics, Inc to bring a fully-equipped Fire Equipment Maintenance facility to the community through a design-build delivery. Following…
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City of Charleston staff and officials invite residents to participate in Westside neighborhood cleanup
May 15, 2024
City staff from the Division of Business and Neighborhood Services, Keep Charleston Beautiful, Livability, Public Service, Charleston Fire Department, Charleston Police Department, and the Mayor’s Office will gather with residents…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces National 529 Day celebration with $529 college savings grants
May 15, 2024
For the 12th year, babies born on May 29 are eligible to receive PalmettoBaby grant for future education State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the return of the PalmettoBaby Grant Program…
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The Citadel awards honorary degrees in recognition of service to state and national leaders
May 15, 2024
The Citadel Board of Visitors presented honorary degrees to recipients during the commencement celebrations for the Class of 2024. Honorary degrees are awarded to the speakers for the commencement ceremonies…
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Berkeley County early voting locations & polling location changes for 2024 Statewide Primaries
May 14, 2024
The Early Voting Period for the 2024 South Carolina Primary Elections is Tuesday, May 28 – Friday, June 7. Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. during this time (closed on…
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