Richland Library Foundation Awards 2016 Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship
November 14, 2016
Richland Library Foundation Honors Library Service Steward The Richland Library Foundation announce Shinelle Polite has been selected as the 2016 recipient of the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship during a presentation…
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Amazon donates 700 smoke alarms to local fire departments
November 10, 2016
Representatives from Amazon recently donated 700 smoke alarms to the Lexington County Fire Service and several other Midlands fire departments, which will be installed in local residences. The smoke alarms…
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DEW is putting veterans to work
November 10, 2016
Olin Booker was out of a job, out of money and out of time. In January 2016, he was packing to move back to Georgia when he was advised by…
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DEW is putting veterans to work
November 10, 2016Olin Booker was out of a job, out of money and out of time. In January 2016, he was packing to move back to Georgia when he was advised by…
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County of Lexington hires Mike Eades as new Economic Development Director
November 10, 2016
After a thorough search, the County of Lexington is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Eades as the County’s next Economic Development Director. Eades, a 39-year veteran of economic…
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OneMain Holdings, Inc. expanding York County operations
November 10, 2016
Financial services company bringing 175 jobs to Fort Mill, S.C. . OneMain Holdings, Inc., a leading consumer finance company, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The expansion is…
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OneMain Holdings, Inc. expanding York County operations
November 10, 2016
Financial services company bringing 175 jobs to Fort Mill, S.C. . OneMain Holdings, Inc., a leading consumer finance company, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The expansion is…
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Walk with a ranger at your local city park
November 10, 2016
Grab your family and friends and see how much fun learning can be! The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is hosting free ranger-guided walks during the month of…
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County of Lexington hires Mike Eades as new Economic Development Director
November 10, 2016
After a thorough search, the County of Lexington is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Eades as the County’s next Economic Development Director. Eades, a 39-year veteran of economic…
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Disaster recovery centers open in Charleston and Jasper Counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
November 9, 2016Disaster recovery centers are now open in North Charleston and Ridgeland to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Charleston and Jasper County centers will be open Monday through Saturday until…
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County of Lexington hires Mike Eades as new Economic Development Director
November 9, 2016After a thorough search, the County of Lexington is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Eades as the County’s next Economic Development Director. Eades, a 39-year veteran of economic…
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Public input sought for Lower Richland Tourism and Economic Development plan
November 9, 2016
Richland County Conservation Commission, Richland County Planning Department Community input meeting 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 14 Hopkins Park Gym, 144 Hopkins Park Road, Hopkins Richland County is seeking public input…
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Advertisement of vacancy on various boards and commissions
November 9, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the following boards and commissions. Election Commission Seeking one (1) Applicant for Appointment. Applicant must reside within the…
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Greenville Chamber honors Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. with ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award
November 7, 2016
The Greenville Chamber presented Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. with the 2016 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award for its commitment to increasing the positive impact of women’s leadership in…
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Richland County begins plans for two-year budget
November 7, 2016
Richland County is changing the way it crafts its budget to make more efficient use of taxpayer dollars while allowing County Council to focus on long-term needs and improve the…
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City calls for SC licensed and residential contractors to attend information session about flood relief housing projects
November 7, 2016
The City of Columbia has been awarded over 19 million dollars to assist with Housing Rehabilitation Disaster Recovery projects and Community Development is looking for SC licensed General and Residential…
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County Council and Public Works to reopen Botanical Parkway ahead of schedule and under budget
November 5, 2016
Lexington County Council and the Lexington County Department of Public Works have announced the reopening of the Botanical Parkway, which was closed after it suffered heavy damage from the October…
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South Carolina leader selected for National Workforce Development Leadership Award
November 3, 2016
Mary jo Schmick, director of workforce programs for the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), has been selected to receive Jobs for America’s Graduates’ (JAG) National Workforce Development Leadership…
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South Carolina leader selected for National Workforce Development Leadership Award
November 3, 2016
Mary jo Schmick, director of workforce programs for the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), has been selected to receive Jobs for America’s Graduates’ (JAG) National Workforce Development Leadership…
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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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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, 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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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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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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