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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City of Charleston Hurricane Matthew recovery update October 26, 2016
October 26, 2016
Today, a total of 34 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…
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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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Greer Medicaid office closing effective October 26, 2016
October 26, 2016
State DHHS officials want a local nonprofit to pay to keep Medicaid in Greer In 1991, Senator J. Verne Smith realized his vision to bring much needed health and human…
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Berkeley, Charleston And Chesterfield Counties eligible for FEMA individual assistance
October 25, 2016The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved three 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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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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Public and individual assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for additional counties
October 17, 2016The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved fifteen 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 17, 2016The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved fifteen 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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SCSL launches bountyfull supply drive to help Oliver Gospel Mission, Harvest Hope Food Bank
October 17, 2016
The South Carolina State Library needs your help! The SCSL will be collecting items to donate to Oliver Gospel Mission and Harvest Hope Food Bank as part of our Bountyfull…
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Online program to help make grant application process easier
October 17, 2016
Applying for certain Richland County grants will soon be easier thanks to a new electronic application process. ZoomGrants, an online application management system, will be the County’s preferred method for…
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Public input a critical component of Richland County Fair Housing report
October 14, 2016
Residents are encouraged to take part in a series of upcoming meetings on fair housing issues. The Richland County Office of Community Development and Columbia Housing Authority are seeking public…
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City of West Columbia increases size of recycling roll carts
October 14, 2016
The City of West Columbia is increasing the size of their recycling roll carts to 95-gallons. With the increase in size of the container, the city will now pick up…
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Geotechnical assessment to be conducted at Riverfront Park
October 14, 2016
Guests of Riverfront Park will have limited access to the park’s walking trail in October and November while crews conduct an assessment of damages to the Columbia Canal embankment, the…
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Belk Fall for Greenville road closures
October 12, 2016
Thursday, October 13 3:30 PM East Washington Street, from Main Street to Spring Street 7:00 PM Main Street, from East North Street to Augusta Street Coffee Street, from Main Street…
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Social justice at center of Richland Library community forums
October 12, 2016
In light of recent events across the country, social justice has become an emotionally-charged topic of conversation. Richland Library is teaming with Justice 360 to start a local discussion by…
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South Carolina Department of Revenue offering tax relief for certain taxpayers affected by Hurricane Matthew
October 12, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Revenue is extending certain South Carolina tax deadlines for taxpayers in counties declared a federal disaster area. Official information including tax types and deadlines will…
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South Carolina Department of Revenue offering tax relief for certain taxpayers affected by Hurricane Matthew
October 12, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Revenue is extending certain South Carolina tax deadlines for taxpayers in counties declared a federal disaster area. Official information including tax types and deadlines will…
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City of Cayce accepting applications for funding from Hospitality Tax Fund
October 12, 2016The City of Cayce is now accepting applications for funding from the Hospitality Tax Fund. Nonprofit organizations planning events open to the public that will bring tourism to the City…
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City of Charleston Hurricane Matthew recovery update
October 12, 2016
One of the city’s top priorities was to get all city streets open. At this time, only one street has a partial blockage. All others are open. At this time,…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages wise charitable giving in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
October 11, 2016
In the wake of Hurricane Matthew’s devastating effects in the Caribbean and across the Southeast, Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages South Carolinians seeking to help others to do so…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages wise charitable giving in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
October 11, 2016
In the wake of Hurricane Matthew’s devastating effects in the Caribbean and across the Southeast, Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages South Carolinians seeking to help others to do so…
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President declares disaster for State of South Carolina and 13 counties
October 11, 2016
In response to Governor Nikki Haley’s request, President Barack Obama declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local…
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