Columbia Tennis Center clay courts to close for maintenance
August 15, 2016
Clay courts 1-5 at the Columbia Tennis Center will be closed to the public beginning Friday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 for maintenance, the…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces promotions
August 15, 2016
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted ten deputies and one correctional officer. Jonathan Brock, 33, has been promoted to narcotics investigator. Brock, a resident of Gaston, previously served as…
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Honorees recognized for their support of the South Carolina Agriculture Industry
August 15, 2016
The South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture held its ninth annual Advocates of the Year Recognition Reception on August 4 to honor two individuals who have shown outstanding commitment to supporting…
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Honorees recognized for their support of the South Carolina Agriculture Industry
August 15, 2016
The South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture held its ninth annual Advocates of the Year Recognition Reception on August 4 to honor two individuals who have shown outstanding commitment to supporting…
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Free gardening workshop series
August 11, 2016
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a series of Gardening Workshops designed to provide participants with the tools needed to start and maintain a healthy garden.…
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Orangutan species survival program prompts changes for Greenville Zoo
August 10, 2016
Greenville Zoo administrator Jeff Bullock announced today that Mia and Chelsea, the zoo’s Bornean orangutans, are scheduled to be transferred to other zoos at the end of the month as…
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Applications now being accepted for Citizens Fire Academy
August 10, 2016
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is now accepting applications for its annual Citizens Fire Academy. This will be the fourth year of GCFD’s free seven-week program, which is open…
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Columbia named one of ten best college towns, 2016
August 10, 2016
Columbia was named one of the ten best college towns in the United States last week by Livability for its 2016 ranking. “We’re delighted to have a national ranking acknowledge…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Emily Farr as next LLR Director
August 8, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley announced Emily Farr as the next Director of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). Farr is an attorney who specializes in employment law…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Emily Farr as next LLR Director
August 8, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley announced Emily Farr as the next Director of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). Farr is an attorney who specializes in employment law…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Emily Farr as next LLR Director
August 8, 2016Governor Nikki Haley today announced Emily Farr as the next Director of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). Farr is an attorney who specializes in employment…
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Richland County GIS recognized statewide for tools utilized during October flood
August 8, 2016
Richland County’s innovative mapping and geospatial tools that helped provide crucial information during the October 2015 flood have been recognized with a statewide award. The Richland County Geographic Information Systems…
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Improvements planned for North Springs Road and Risdon Way intersection
August 8, 2016
Work to begin August 1, 2016 Improvements for local intersections have begun through the Richland County Transportation Penny Program. Richland County has awarded a contract for six intersection improvements to…
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Pokémon Go in the parks
August 4, 2016
The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will host several Pokémon GO meetups for trainers of all ages beginning Friday, Aug. 5 at Riverfront Park. Pokémon GO is the…
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City of Columbia receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
August 3, 2016
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Columbia by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for…
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Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine selected to participate in Women in Government Leadership Program
August 3, 2016
A program designed to promote and support elected women leaders from across the nation Governing Institute’s Women in Government Leadership Program brings together outstanding elected women leaders from across the…
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West Columbia Police Department to set lures for prime Pokè hunting
August 3, 2016
Join the West Columbia Police Department for Pokè Monday at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater every Monday, for the next several months, with extended hours until 10pm. The Riverwalk Park…
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Chapin Police to offer Citizens Academy this fall
August 2, 2016
The Chapin Police Department is accepting applications for the Chapin Citizens Academy, a six-week program designed to expose citizens to police operations and build stronger relationships between the community and…
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Chapin Police to offer Citizens Academy this fall
August 1, 2016The Chapin Police Department is accepting applications for the Chapin Citizens Academy, a six-week program designed to expose citizens to police operations and build stronger relationships between the community and…
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Richland County month in review: July
August 1, 2016
The following are highlights from Richland County Government in July: Richland County Coroner Gary Watts and his staff invited the community to an open house and tour of the new…
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I-26 eastbound lane closure in Newberry County starting 8 pm Sunday, July 31, 2016
July 29, 2016
Heavy Traffic Congestion Expected The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to close one lane along a portion of Interstate 26 Eastbound in Newberry County for emergency bridge repairs…
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I-26 eastbound lane closure in Newberry County starting 8 pm Sunday, July 31, 2016
July 29, 2016
Heavy Traffic Congestion Expected The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to close one lane along a portion of Interstate 26 Eastbound in Newberry County for emergency bridge repairs…
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S.C. Department of Commerce partners with SCBIO
July 28, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Commerce has formed a partnership with the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization (SCBIO) to design a strategic plan for creating future growth in the life…
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S.C. Department of Commerce partners with SCBIO
July 28, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Commerce has formed a partnership with the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization (SCBIO) to design a strategic plan for creating future growth in the life…
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County of Lexington to hold a community meeting regarding CDBG-DR funding for flood relief
July 27, 2016The County of Lexington Department of Community Development will host a community meeting to present information regarding the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, and the County’s ongoing flood…
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County of Lexington to hold a community meeting regarding CDBG-DR funding for flood relief
July 27, 2016The County of Lexington Department of Community Development will host a community meeting to present information regarding the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, and the County’s ongoing flood…
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County of Lexington to hold two community meetings regarding CDBG-DR funding for flood relief
July 26, 2016
The County of Lexington Department of Community Development will host two community meetings to present information regarding the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, and the County’s ongoing flood…
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Voterheads launches free service to monitor local and county governments across South Carolina
July 26, 2016Voterheads announced today that citizens in all 46 South Carolina counties will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. Subscribers enter a zip code…
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Voterheads launches free service to monitor local and county governments across South Carolina
July 26, 2016
Voterheads announced today that citizens in all 46 South Carolina counties will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. Subscribers enter a zip code…
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Secretary of State offers free notary public seminars across South Carolina
July 25, 2016
Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering six free regional notary public seminars this summer and fall for all South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. These…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2016
July 22, 2016
DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement: “It has been 15 years since our unemployment rate has been this low. Businesses are putting their trust in us that we can provide…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2016
July 22, 2016
DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement: “It has been 15 years since our unemployment rate has been this low. Businesses are putting their trust in us that we can provide…
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City of Columbia Wastewater team wins national Water Heroes Award
July 21, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – City of Columbia Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant staff, Ashley Dove, James Foust, Adrian Martin, and Brandon Wilcox, were selected by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) for its…
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Next set of meetings announced for community-based flood recovery committee
July 20, 2016
Richland County’s Blue Ribbon Committee has scheduled its next five meetings for discussing flood recovery initiatives and making recommendations on behalf of those affected by the October 2015 flood. The…
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Richland County Concludes EMS Investigation
July 18, 2016
Richland County’s investigation into inappropriate social media posts by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) employees concluded Monday with the termination of two staffers and the resignation of another, following the discharge…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 18, 2016
The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 15, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The Association of…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2016-2017
July 18, 2016
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Bill Young, City of Walterboro, was re-elected president.…
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Five questions for Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
July 18, 2016By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the wake of the nationwide ambush-shootings of police officers and the obviously escalating polarization between law enforcement and many within America’s largely African-American communities,…
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County of Lexington awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
July 18, 2016For the 28th year in a row, the County of Lexington’s Financial Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers…
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County of Lexington awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
July 18, 2016
For the 28th year in a row, the County of Lexington’s Financial Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers…
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Five questions for Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
July 18, 2016
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the wake of the nationwide ambush-shootings of police officers and the obviously escalating polarization between law enforcement and many within America’s largely African-American communities,…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
July 13, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Citizens Advisory Council for the Columbia Police Department Seeking one (1) Applicant for…
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Advertisement of Vacancy on Façade Improvement Review Committee
July 13, 2016
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is accepting applications to fill the Architect and Commercial Loan Officer vacancies on the Façade Improvement Review Committee. The purpose of this…
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Georgia and South Carolina announce collaborative infrastructure project on I-20
July 13, 2016
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley jointly announced a state partnership for an estimated $75 million project to replace the existing Interstate 20 bridges over the…
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Richland County terminates EMS worker after social media posts
July 13, 2016
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – After completing an investigation that revealed a violation of personnel policies and “erosion of public trust,” Richland County terminated a senior paramedic Wednesday. The County is also…
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Statement Issued by City Manager Teresa Wilson, Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins
July 11, 2016
I support the actions taken today by Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins regarding the inappropriate actions of a former Columbia firefighter. As public servants, using the best judgment is…
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Mayor Benjamin attending Dallas memorial service Tuesday
July 11, 2016
Benjamin serves as Second Vice President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will be attending the Dallas memorial service for the five police…
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Capitol Resources expands into South Carolina
July 11, 2016Capitol Resources, LLC is expanding its footprint to include South Carolina, with the addition of Darrell T. Scott. Scott, who has 15 years of government and public affairs experience and…
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Regional Mayors in S.C. Midlands call for inclusiveness, unity
July 11, 2016Leaders from the Regional Mayors Forum representing municipalities in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield and Kershaw counties made this statement today following the tragic events of this week. The disturbing events of…
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Regional Mayors in S.C. Midlands call for inclusiveness, unity
July 11, 2016
Leaders from the Regional Mayors Forum representing municipalities in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield and Kershaw counties made this statement today following the tragic events of this week. The disturbing events of…
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