Gov. Nikki Haley, State Leaders, Crime Victims’ Advocates announce The Crime Victim Services Of South Carolina
November 3, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, Attorney General Alan Wilson and victims advocates today announced the formation of the Crime Victim Services of South Carolina. In an effort to improve services for crime…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, State Leaders, Crime Victims’ Advocates announce The Crime Victim Services Of South Carolina
November 3, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, Attorney General Alan Wilson and victims advocates today announced the formation of the Crime Victim Services of South Carolina. In an effort to improve services for crime…
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Redesigned training provider portal connects individuals to education
November 2, 2016
SC Works has launched its new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Eligible Training Provider List website to better link individuals to organizations that can provide education and training to…
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Redesigned training provider portal connects individuals to education
November 2, 2016
SC Works has launched its new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Eligible Training Provider List website to better link individuals to organizations that can provide education and training to…
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USDA invests in infrastructure improvements in rural South Carolina
November 1, 2016U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah highlighted an innovative public-private partnership in which USDA is investing $10 million to build and improve infrastructure in some…
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USDA invests in infrastructure improvements in rural South Carolina
November 1, 2016U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah highlighted an innovative public-private partnership in which USDA is investing $10 million to build and improve infrastructure in some…
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Three additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 31, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Berkeley, Charleston, and Chesterfield counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be made…
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Three additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 31, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Berkeley, Charleston, and Chesterfield counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be made…
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City of Columbia to present $135,000 check to Senior Resources
October 31, 2016
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and members of City Council will present a $135,000 check to Senior Resources at 11 a.m. on Oct. 31 at the Denny Terrace Community Center. “On…
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The City Manager’s Spotlight November 2016
October 31, 2016
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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States provide taxpayer relief in response to natural disasters
October 30, 2016Nature has wreaked havoc on several states recently. In response, these states have taken steps to provide relief to taxpayers. Here is just some of the activity we’ve seen: South…
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Bluff Road widening, area sidewalks get green light for construction
October 30, 2016
The first phase of a project to widen Bluff Road in Richland County is set to begin this winter. Richland County Council recently awarded a $5,515,719 contract to Cherokee Inc.…
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Bluff Road widening, area sidewalks get green light for construction
October 29, 2016
County Council approves projects as part of Penny Tax transportation program The first phase of a project to widen Bluff Road in Richland County is set to begin this winter.…
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Ridgeway receives $25,000 economic development grant from the Municipal Association of SC
October 27, 2016
The Town of Ridgeway is one of eight cities and towns across the state that has been awarded a Hometown Economic Development Grant by the Municipal Association of South Carolina. …
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Disaster recovery centers open in Dorchester and Williamsburg counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
October 26, 2016Disaster recovery centers are now open in Kingstree and Summerville to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Dorchester County and Williamsburg County centers will be open Monday through…
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Disaster recovery centers open in Dorchester and Williamsburg counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
October 26, 2016Disaster recovery centers are now open in Kingstree and Summerville to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Dorchester County and Williamsburg County centers will be open Monday through…
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Public assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for additional counties
October 26, 2016Eight additional counties were approved for all categories of Public Assistance to help them recover from the Hurricane Matthew, including: Calhoun, Charleston, Clarendon, Chesterfield, Darlington, Kershaw, Marlboro and Richland. This assistance from…
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Public assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for additional counties
October 26, 2016Eight additional counties were approved for all categories of Public Assistance to help them recover from the Hurricane Matthew, including: Calhoun, Charleston, Clarendon, Chesterfield, Darlington, Kershaw, Marlboro and Richland. This assistance from…
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DHEC and BCN partners working together to help more women access breast cancer screenings
October 26, 2016
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming to a close, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Best Chance Network (BCN) are taking this opportunity to remind…
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DHEC and BCN partners working together to help more women access breast cancer screenings
October 26, 2016With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming to a close, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Best Chance Network (BCN) are taking this opportunity to remind…
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Folly Beach Goes Green
October 26, 2016
Folly Beach made history when City Council passed a new ordinance banning specific items that raise a potential risk to the environment and its inhabitants. Beachgoers will no longer be…
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Lexington County Sandhills Collection and Recycling Center announce temporary closure
October 26, 2016The County of Lexington Department of Solid Waste announces a temporary closure of the Sandhills Collection and Recycling Center, located at 3241 Charleston Highway, as construction at the site…
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Disaster Recovery Centers open in Florence and Marion Counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
October 26, 2016
Disaster recovery centers are now open in Gresham and Lake City to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Florence County and Marion County centers will be open Monday…
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Gov. Nikki Haley and CCCF celebrate $100,000 donation to one SC Relief Fund
October 26, 2016
Nucor Steel Boosts Hurricane Matthew Recovery Effort Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by executives from Nucor Steel and representatives from the Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF) to celebrate the…
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City of Columbia’s 38th Annual Veterans Day Parade
October 26, 2016
Celebrate Veterans Day at the City of Columbia’s 38th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 11. Known as one of the Southeast’s largest Veterans Day Parade, the event will…
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City announces Purple Partnership during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 26, 2016
The City has announced a “Purple Partnership” in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During the City Council meeting, held on October, 18th, Mayor Pro Tempore Tameika Isaac Devine acknowledged…
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SC withholding tax tables are being updated for the first time in 25 years
October 26, 2016
Employers, payroll providers and tax professionals need to prepare for a big change in South Carolina taxes coming January 1, 2017. For the first time in 25 years, the South…
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Richland County issues notice to proceed to contractor for more than one hundred resurfacing projects
October 25, 2016
Several Richland County roadways will receive a facelift now that the Richland Penny Program has issued a Notice to Proceed to Lane Construction to resurface roads listed under the program.…
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City of Columbia to present $135,000 check to Senior Resources
October 24, 2016
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and members of City Council will present a $135,000 check to Senior Resources at 11 a.m. on Oct. 31 at the Denny Terrace Community Center. “On…
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Flood Survivors’ homes rebuilt through successful ‘Richland Restores’ partnerships
October 24, 2016
A little more than a year after historic flooding devastated Richland County, one local flood survivor is home once again thanks to a successful partnership between local government and several…
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Richland County partners with local school for pilot food waste project
October 24, 2016
Lunch scraps are being turned into plant food at a local elementary school, thanks to a new recycling program and lots of green-minded students. Dutch Fork Elementary School is participating…
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City Manager selected to participate in Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) Conference
October 24, 2016
City Manager Teresa Wilson was selected to participate in the ELGL Pop-Up Conference on Friday, October 21 in Durham, North Carolina. The City Manager was featured in the panel discussion…
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Gov. Nikki Haley to host Team South Carolina Pee Dee Day
October 23, 2016
State and federal officials, non-profits will offer residents disaster relief assistance MARION, SC – Governor Nikki Haley will visit Marion on Friday, October 28, for a Team South Carolina Hurricane…
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Gov. Nikki Haley to host Team South Carolina Pee Dee Day
October 23, 2016
State and federal officials, non-profits will offer residents disaster relief assistance MARION, SC – Governor Nikki Haley will visit Marion on Friday, October 28, for a Team South Carolina Hurricane…
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Road to recovery annual report
October 23, 2016
By Temple Ligon Last Tuesday, October 18, city council heard its first annual report in the recovery from the October 4, 2015 flood. According to Mayor Benjamin, nearly 12…
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Disaster recovery centers open in Orangeburg County to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
October 23, 2016
Two disaster recovery centers are open in Orangeburg and Holly Hill to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Orangeburg county centers will be open Monday through Saturday until…
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Disaster recovery centers open in Orangeburg County to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
October 23, 2016
Two disaster recovery centers are open in Orangeburg and Holly Hill to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Orangeburg county centers will be open Monday through Saturday until…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2016
October 21, 2016
Employment sets new record high; Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.9 Percent The number of South Carolinians working in September rose to an all-time high while the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2016
October 21, 2016
Employment sets new record high; Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.9 Percent The number of South Carolinians working in September rose to an all-time high while the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment…
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Holroyd establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
October 20, 2016
Company Investing $12.5 Million In Upstate Facility Holroyd Precision Components (Holroyd), a sub-contract manufacturing division of Precision Technologies Group (PTG) Limited, is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operations – Holroyd…
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Holroyd establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
October 20, 2016
Company Investing $12.5 Million In Upstate Facility Holroyd Precision Components (Holroyd), a sub-contract manufacturing division of Precision Technologies Group (PTG) Limited, is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operations – Holroyd…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces promotions and transfers
October 20, 2016Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted six deputies, two civilian employees and transferred two deputies and two correctional officers. Tammy Chandler, Steve Collins, Joel Cooper, Bill Finch, Gerald Gerity Tammy Chandler,…
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Four additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 19, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Clarendon, Calhoun, Horry and Marlboro counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be…
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Four additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 19, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Clarendon, Calhoun, Horry and Marlboro counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be…
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DHEC will reopen shellfish harvesting in Charleston County
October 19, 2016
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will reopen some shellfish harvesting areas in Charleston County previously closed due to excessive rainfall from Hurricane Matthew, the agency announced…
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Mayor Benjamin, Richland Library, Parks and Recreation to host additional Books 2 Boys events
October 19, 2016
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, in collaboration with the Richland Library and City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, will host two additional Books 2 Boys book fairs in November. “The kickoff…
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Public and individual assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for additional counties
October 19, 2016
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved four additional counties for Individual Assistance, allowing survivors who sustained losses to apply for aid in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Counties approved for…
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Public and individual assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for additional counties
October 19, 2016
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved four additional counties for Individual Assistance, allowing survivors who sustained losses to apply for aid in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Counties approved for…
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FEMA approves reimbursement of Hurricane Matthew infrastructure costs for 18 counties, state agencies
October 19, 2016
South Carolina state agencies, local governments and non-profit organizations in 18 counties are now eligible through FEMA to recoup costs associated with infrastructure damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. The FEMA…
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FEMA approves reimbursement of Hurricane Matthew infrastructure costs for 18 counties, state agencies
October 19, 2016
South Carolina state agencies, local governments and non-profit organizations in 18 counties are now eligible through FEMA to recoup costs associated with infrastructure damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. The FEMA…
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