Councilman Manning to moderate event on human trafficking
March 23, 2016
Richland County Councilman Jim Manning will moderate a community conversation in April to address the issue of human trafficking. The forum – Human Trafficking: Under Our Nose – will be…
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Department of Commerce holds Annual South Carolina Rural Summit
March 23, 2016State honors individuals for leadership in rural economic development The South Carolina Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across the state on Monday, February 29 and Tuesday, March 1 for…
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Department of Commerce holds Annual South Carolina Rural Summit
March 23, 2016
State honors individuals for leadership in rural economic development The South Carolina Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across the state on Monday, February 29 and Tuesday, March 1 for…
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S.C. Chamber Statement On House Budget
March 23, 2016
State Chamber President Ted Pitts released the following statement after the House passed a budget allocating $415 million to roads next year: “The business community is glad to see…
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S.C. Chamber Statement On House Budget
March 23, 2016
State Chamber President Ted Pitts released the following statement after the House passed a budget allocating $415 million to roads next year: “The business community is glad to see…
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House budgets $415 million for roads
March 23, 2016
Majority of funds directed towards primary highway system House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed a series of amendments to appropriate an…
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Local leaders, lawmakers to participate in March for Meals Community Champions Week March 21-25
March 21, 2016
Several Midlands lawmakers and community leaders will deliver Meals on Wheels during the week of March 21 as part of the nationwide March for Meals Community Champions Week. March for…
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Volunteers sought to help mark storm drains
March 21, 2016
Richland County and the City of Columbia are seeking community volunteers to help mark storm drains in April as a part of the My River Starts Here campaign. Local waterways…
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City of Columbia accepting submissions for Praise Fest for Peace and Youth Violence Prevention Expo
March 21, 2016
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is accepting submissions for the Praise Fest for Peace concert and the Youth Violence Prevention Expo, both of which will be held…
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DHEC sponsors rabies vaccination clinics
March 21, 2016Veterinarians across South Carolina are joining the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) this spring to help owners protect their pets, their families, their communities and themselves against rabies.…
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New email account – [email protected] – set up for flood recovery requests
March 21, 2016
Richland County residents, businesses and other stakeholders have a new resource to contact the County for flood-related issues. An email account, [email protected], has been established specifically for flood matters. The…
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Construction employment increases in 243 out of 358 metro areas between January 2015 and 2016 as firms expand to keep pace with growing demand
March 21, 2016
Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine and El Centro, Calif. Top Growth List; Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas, and Odessa, Texas have largest declines, followed by many other energy-producing metro areas Construction employment increased in…
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Open House meeting to review preliminary FEMA flood maps developed prior to the October flooding
March 21, 2016
Newly revised preliminary digital flood maps produced by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Lexington County will be available for public viewing at an open house meeting on March 31,…
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City of Columbia urges recognition of Earth Hour
March 21, 2016
The City of Columbia urges citizens to participate in Earth Hour at 8:30p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. Joining hundreds of millions of other cities, businesses and organizations…
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Lexington County announces addition of new Public Information Officer
March 19, 2016
The County of Lexington officially announces the addition of Harrison Cahill as their new Public Information Officer. In his role, Harrison will disseminate press releases to the media, administer the…
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South Carolina State Library releases 2015 Notable State Documents list
March 17, 2016
Historical brochures, flood response measures featured among selections Maps detailing barbecue restaurants, executive orders directing natural disaster recovery efforts, and a periodical researching African-American history were among the 18 publications…
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South Carolina State Library releases 2015 Notable State Documents list
March 17, 2016
Historical brochures, flood response measures featured among selections Maps detailing barbecue restaurants, executive orders directing natural disaster recovery efforts, and a periodical researching African-American history were among the 18 publications…
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Statement from Richland County Council Chairman Rush
March 16, 2016
The following is statement from County Council Chairman Torrey Rush in reference to Gov. Nikki Haley’s Executive Order: “It is our understanding Councilman Kelvin Washington was removed from office by…
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Richland County Statement on Gov. Haley’s Executive Order
March 16, 2016
Following is a statement from Richland County on the Executive Order from Gov. Nikki Haley regarding Kelvin Washington: Richland County received a copy of Governor Haley’s Executive Order issued today…
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Public Funds for Public Purposes
March 16, 2016
By Temple Ligon Columbia attorney Danny Crowe presented to city council Tuesday night his analysis of just what exactly is public money and what is private money and for…
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Richland County statement on Gov. Haley’s Executive Order
March 16, 2016
Following is a statement from Richland County on the Executive Order from Gov. Nikki Haley regarding Kelvin Washington: Richland County received a copy of Governor Haley’s Executive Order issued…
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The 2016 Congressional Art Competition and the Congressional Award.
March 16, 2016
By Joe Wilson There are two great opportunities for students in the Second Congressional District to earn recognition for their talents: the 2016 Congressional Art Competition and the Congressional…
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Graham on Supreme Court nominee
March 16, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made this statement on President Obama’s Supreme Court nomination. “As I have repeatedly…
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Graham on Supreme Court nominee
March 16, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made this statement on President Obama’s Supreme Court nomination. “As I have repeatedly…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford announce “Champions For Children” Foster Care recruitment campaign
March 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and foster parents and child advocates from across the state announced DSS’ “Champions…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford announce “Champions For Children” Foster Care recruitment campaign
March 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and foster parents and child advocates from across the state announced DSS’ “Champions…
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Business-friendly bill standardizes business licensing practices
March 16, 2016
Businesses in South Carolina would find it easier to renew their business license because of legislation introduced this week. The SC Business License Tax Standardization Act (H 5109) is intended…
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Business-friendly bill standardizes business licensing practices
March 16, 2016
Businesses in South Carolina would find it easier to renew their business license because of legislation introduced this week. The SC Business License Tax Standardization Act (H 5109) is intended…
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Richland Library closes for Customer Service Improvement Day
March 14, 2016
All Richland Library locations will be closed Wednesday, March 16 for Customer Service Improvement Day. During Customer Service Improvement Day, they will work behind-the-scenes on changes to enhance your library experience. No…
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City of Columbia Accepting Submissions for Praise Fest for Peace and Youth Violence Prevention Expo
March 14, 2016
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is accepting submissions for the Praise Fest for Peace concert and the Youth Violence Prevention Expo, both of which will be held…
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Community Development to hold Start Fresh! financial education workshop series
March 14, 2016
The City’s Community Development department will hold a FREE financial education workshop series. During the workshops, participants will learn the importance of banking, budgeting, saving, building credit, homeownership and life…
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South Carolina’s employment situation
March 14, 2016
Employment growth continues, unemployment rate remains unchanged South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in January remained unchanged at 5.5 percent from December 2015. However, the number of people working…
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DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s statement
March 14, 2016
January 2016 Employment Statement “Once again, we have a record number of people working with nearly 11,000 people finding work in January. In this robust economy, we also are…
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City of West Columbia acts to adopt regulations allowing food truck courts
March 13, 2016
When the City of West Columbia was first approached with the idea of having a food truck court, zoning regulations created a road block. Staff acted quickly to present city…
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Palmetto Railways to hold a community kickoff open house
March 11, 2016
Palmetto Railways to hold a community kickoff open house CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto Railways, a division of the SC Department of Commerce, is holding a community kickoff open house to…
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Palmetto Railways to hold a community kickoff open house
March 11, 2016
Palmetto Railways to hold a community kickoff open house CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto Railways, a division of the SC Department of Commerce, is holding a community kickoff open house to…
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S.C. Chamber statement on Senate vote on roads bill
March 9, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber President Ted Pitts today released the following statement after the Senate gave second reading to the roads bill: “The business community appreciates the South Carolina…
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S.C. Chamber statement on Senate vote on roads bill
March 9, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber President Ted Pitts today released the following statement after the Senate gave second reading to the roads bill: “The business community appreciates the South Carolina…
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City of Cayce receives new fire truck, residents invited to attend ceremony 
March 9, 2016The City of Cayce announced that the Cayce Fire Department has received a brand new Fire Truck. Cayce Public Safety is inviting all residents to attend a “Wet Down” Ceremony…
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Town honors employees for their years of service
March 9, 2016BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – Each year the Town recognizes a series of employees to honor for their performance and commitment to the Town. For 2015, Jeremy Driggers was selected as the…
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City releases traffic analysis study for Bull Street Redevelopment project
March 9, 2016
A Traffic Analysis Study for the Bull Street Redevelopment project is now available. This report pertains to the entire development and is not specific to the Multi-Use Entertainment Venue. The…
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City of Cayce receives new fire truck, residents invited to attend ceremony ?
March 9, 2016
The City of Cayce announced that the Cayce Fire Department has received a brand new Fire Truck. Cayce Public Safety is inviting all residents to attend a “Wet Down” Ceremony…
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Town honors employees for their years of service
March 9, 2016BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – Each year the Town recognizes a series of employees to honor for their performance and commitment to the Town. For 2015, Jeremy Driggers was selected as the…
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Updated location for March 10 Community Conversation
March 3, 2016
Richland School District Two Office of Diversity and Multicultural Inclusion is hosting a series of Community Conversations now through the spring. Community members are invited to share their thoughts and…
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Richland County EMS honored by State Association for service to community
March 3, 2016
Richland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was honored by a statewide EMS organization for its multi-faceted approach to community service. At the SC Emergency Medical Services Network Annual Symposium Award…
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OBO reopens Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program
March 3, 2016
The City’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) has reopened the Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program. The Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program is designed to assist small businesses in…
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City water
March 2, 2016
By Temple Ligon Last Tuesday night Columbia City Council convened on the third floor of City Hall. Joey Jaco, director of Utilities and engineering, and Clint Shealy, water works…
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Richland County issues a Notice to Proceed to contractor for two Transportation Penny Projects
March 2, 2016
The Richland Penny Program has issued a Notice to Proceed to Armstrong Contractors LLC to begin construction on the Jouster Street Dirt Road Paving Project and the Sidewalk Package S-1…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Local Government Competitiveness Council
March 2, 2016
Director Rick Reames To Chair Council Comprised Of S.C. Business Leaders COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced the Local Government Competitiveness Council. Established by executive order, the Council…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Local Government Competitiveness Council
March 2, 2016
Director Rick Reames To Chair Council Comprised Of S.C. Business Leaders COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced the Local Government Competitiveness Council. Established by executive order, the Council…
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