SBA approves over $14 million disaster loans in South Carolina
November 16, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $14 million in low-interest disaster loans for businesses and residents in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Matthew from Oct. 4 –…
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Creek restoration project in Northeast Richland County wins engineering award
November 15, 2016
Little Jackson Creek in Northeast Richland County is getting a much-needed makeover to help control flooding, improve water quality and better protect its surrounding natural habitat. From its headwaters in…
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Walk with a Ranger at your local city park
November 14, 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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West Columbia adds Art to the 12th Annual Tree Lighting
November 14, 2016
The City of West Columbia is hosting the 12th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 2, 2016, at 6:30 PM, at the West Columbia Municipal Complex on the corner…
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Town of Lexington presented 8th Annual Historic Preservation Awards
November 14, 2016
The Town of Lexington hosted the 8th Annual Historic Preservation awards on Thursday, November 10 at the Palmetto Collegiate Institute. This year’s recipients are: Coogler-Meetze House – 207 West Main…
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Deadlines approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
November 14, 2016
Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 21 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA. Those 21 counties have…
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Deadlines approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
November 14, 2016
Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 21 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA. Those 21 counties have…
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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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Disaster recovery center opens in Hampton County to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
November 11, 2016A disaster recovery center is open for three days in Hampton to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Hampton County center will be open Thursday, November 10, through…
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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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City of Charleston Hurricane Matthew recovery update
November 10, 2016
Today, a total of 35 trucks were out in the City of Charleston collecting trash and debris, with City crews continuing to work 12-hour shifts. Both city and contractor trucks…
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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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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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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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Charleston Trials media statement
November 10, 2016
The City of Charleston’s Municipal Emergency Operation Center (MEOC) remained open today during the Slager and Roof trials for the City of Charleston, Charleston County, state and federal partners to…
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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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CCPL named one of America’s Star Libraries
November 7, 2016
Charleston County Public Library was named one of America’s best public libraries by Library Journal, the oldest and most respected publication in the field. Through a rating system that measures…
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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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City of Charleston accepting nominations for community volunteer award
November 5, 2016
Mayor John J. Tecklenburg announced that nominations for the 18th annual Harold Koon Award for Excellence in Volunteer Service will be accepted by the City of Charleston’s Office of Neighborhood…
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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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The City of Charleston office of Cultural Affairs presents Common Language, Unique Voices at City Gallery
November 2, 2016
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Common Language, Unique Voices at City Gallery, located at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Waterfront Park November 19 through December 18, 2016,…
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Disaster recovery centers open in Berkeley And Georgetown counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
November 2, 2016Disaster recovery centers are now open in Georgetown and St. Stephen to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Berkeley and Georgetown County centers will be open Monday through Saturday until…
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Disaster recovery centers open In Beaufort and Colleton Counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
November 2, 2016A disaster recovery center is now open in Walterboro to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew, the Colleton County center will be open Mondaythrough Saturday until further notice. Another disaster recovery center…
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City of Charleston reports more than 46,000 cubic yards of storm debris removed in first three weeks of recovery
November 2, 2016
In an update today, the city of Charleston reported that 46,645 cubic yards of FEMA-measurable debris were collected in the city over the first three weeks of recovery after Hurricane…
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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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Disaster Recovery Center opens In Beaufort County to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
October 31, 2016A disaster recovery center is now open in Beaufort to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Beaufort County center will be open Monday through Wednesday until further notice.…
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Parking Services to conduct “Warning Blitz” on Main St. Nov. 2
October 31, 2016
On Wednesday, November 2, the City’s Parking Services staff will issue warning tickets to vehicles parked on Main Street (from Beattie Place to River Street) between 5 a.m. and 7…
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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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