I took the bus!
February 9, 2016
By Alan Cooper It took 15 years of living in Columbia, SC, but I can now officially say that I took the bus. Stop the press. I took the…
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Richland Penny Opens Section of the Innovista Phase One Project to the Public
February 8, 2016
LAD Corporation, the contractor for the Innovista Phase One Project, has opened up a portion of the project to the public today. The section of Greene Street between Assembly Street…
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City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department provides updates on parks, facilities damaged during October flood
February 8, 2016
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department continues repairs at several parks and facilities that were damaged during the October 2015 flood. Below is an update on the repair…
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DHEC awards eight South Carolina Schools as Champions of the Environment
February 8, 2016
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced eight schools won grants to support innovative efforts to educate the next generation of environmental stewards. . From building bird sanctuaries…
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DHEC awards eight South Carolina Schools as Champions of the Environment
February 8, 2016Eight schools won grants to support innovative efforts to educate the next generation of environmental stewards, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today. From building bird sanctuaries…
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SCE&G to test Lake Murray Dam inundation sirens
February 8, 2016
SCE&G will conduct an annual test of its Lake Murray Dam inundation sirens on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at noon. The sirens will sound for approximately three minutes. In the unlikely…
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National Parks maintenance backlog reaches $11.9 billion
February 8, 2016
The National Park Service (NPS) this week released its Fiscal Year 2015 deferred maintenance statistics for national parks. The $11.9 billion nationwide total was up from the $11.49 billion reported…
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Richland One seeking public input on redrawing boundaries of school board single-member voting districts
February 8, 2016
Richland County School District One is currently redrawing the boundary lines for the school board’s four single-member voting districts. The seven members of the Richland County School District One Board…
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Nominations sought for award named in honor of local civil rights icon
February 8, 2016
Richland County and several community partners are seeking nominations for the Modjeska Monteith Simkins Award to recognize residents’ efforts in the areas of civil rights and social justice. The first-time…
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South Carolina Officers trained on anti-meth technology
February 8, 2016
This week, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association (SCLEOA), in conjunction with Appriss, conducted three trainings across the state on the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx), which is the…
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Columbia Women for Bernie Sanders community meeting
February 8, 2016
Why is Bernie Sanders the best candidate for women? An energetic and growing number of women will vote for Bernie in 2016 because of his progressive agenda on issues that…
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Richland Penny opens section of the Innovista Phase One Project to the public
February 8, 2016
LAD Corporation, the contractor for the Innovista Phase One Project, has opened up a portion of the project to the public today. The section of Greene Street between Assembly Street…
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City Manager and Police Chief selected for the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative
February 8, 2016
City Manager Teresa Wilson and Chief William “Skip” Holbrook were both selected as members of the 9th Midlands Class of The Riley Institute at Furman University’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI).…
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New Name, Same Mission
February 4, 2016
The Death Penalty Resource & Defense Center, serving South Carolina since 1988 has been re-named to JUSTICE 360. We strive for greater visibility and involvement in the community conversation regarding…
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H.O.P.E. plan provides substantive and effective proposals for reforming education in South Carolina
February 4, 2016
Palmetto Promise Institute released the Help Our Pupils Excel (H.O.P.E.) plan, a menu of 8 proven, cost-effective education ideas to help lawmakers meet the requirements set by the South Carolina…
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City Manager and Police Chief selected for the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative
February 4, 2016
City Manager Teresa Wilson and Chief William “Skip” Holbrook were both selected as members of the 9th Midlands Class of The Riley Institute at Furman University’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI).…
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Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission establishing operations
February 4, 2016
Dominion Resources, Inc., one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy, is expanding its operations in the Southeast. Dominion is committed to investing $10.9 million and relocating their…
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OBO launches Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program
February 4, 2016
The City’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is launching 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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Bipartisan group of Senators keep lifesaving Coast Guard facilities open in South Carolina and Oregon
February 4, 2016
Working together to prevent the closure of lifesaving air facilities in Charleston, South Carolina and in Newport, Oregon, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and…
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Invitation for public testimony about The SC Department Of Juvenile Justice at House Legislative Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee meetings
February 4, 2016
The Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Subcommittee of the House Legislative Oversight Committee is currently conducting an oversight study on the Department of Juvenile Justice. The Subcommittee has a meeting…
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Advertisement of vacancy on Central Midlands regional transportation authority (The COMET)
February 4, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority (The COMET). The City is seeking individuals that use or have used…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces promotions
February 4, 2016
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted three deputies and two correctional officers. Blake Gainous, 26, has been promoted to master deputy in the department’s north patrol region, which is…
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$200,000 in Apprenticeship Grants Available to Innovative Workforce Programs
February 4, 2016
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) is making available $200,000 for innovative apprenticeship grant initiatives. This initiative aims to increase training and employment opportunities for priority populations such as individuals…
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City to host North Main Improvements and Streetscape Open House
February 4, 2016
The City of Columbia will hold an open house for residents, businesses, and stakeholders to learn about updates on the North Main Improvements and Streetscaping Project and related efforts on…
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Requests for Accomodations Tax Funding Requests now being accepted
February 4, 2016
The City of Cayce is currently accepting applications from organizations planning events and activities open to the public that will promote tourism to the City of Cayce during FY 16-17.…
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House plans to furlough additional week in February
February 3, 2016
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced that the House plans to furlough an additional week over February 15th, 2016. Previously scheduled weeks include March 28th and April 4th, the…
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DEW, DSS partner on employment and training program
February 3, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley announced a partnership between the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the Department of Social Services (DSS) that will transfer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
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Out of State Drivers Pay 30 Percent
February 3, 2016
By Bill Ross, Executive Director of the South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads This past week the Senate Finance Committee met to discuss the status of a bill to…
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Governor Nikki Haley to be honored at City Year Columbia 2016 Ripples of Hope Gala
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia, an education-focused nonprofit whose teams of diverse young adults commit to a year of full-time service in schools, will honor Governor Nikki Haley at its…
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State House candidate Bryan Clifton announces comprehensive reform plan
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Republican State House candidate Bryan Clifton this week announced a Comprehensive Reform Plan he says will promote efficiency and accountability and help end “politics as usual” at…
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City of Columbia accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants. At this time, there is no funding available for Community Promotions Grants. Application…
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State House candidate Bryan Clifton announces comprehensive reform plan
February 2, 2016
Republican State House candidate Bryan Clifton this week announced a Comprehensive Reform Plan he says will promote efficiency and accountability and help end “politics as usual” at the State House.…
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Richland County Month in Review: January
February 1, 2016
The following are highlights from Richland County Government in January: Richland County announced its funding cycle is open for grant applications for Accommodation Tax Grants, Hospitality Tax County Promotions Grants…
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Registration period open for Spring adult kickball and softball leagues
February 1, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s registration for the 2016 Spring Adult Softball and Adult Kickball leagues are now open. The leagues are open to…
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City of Columbia to participate in National Wear Red Day | February 5, 2016
February 1, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The public is invited to recognize National Wear Red Day to help honor and support the women affected by heart disease, the number 1 killer of women. The…
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Christy A. Hall confirmed as Secretary of Transportation
January 30, 2016
Abbeville native, professional engineer with two decades of SCDOT experience The South Carolina Senate on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, confirmed the appointment by Governor Nikki Haley of Christy A. Hall…
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City of Cayce recognizes staff at Annual Employee Awards Breakfast
January 29, 2016
CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce is honored to congratulate the employees recognized at the City of Cayce’s Annual Employee Awards Breakfast this past week. The first award went to Travis Stover from the…
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Councilman Jim Manning continues to make great strides against Human Trafficking in Richland County
January 29, 2016
COLUMBIA SC – Richland County Council for the 2nd year joined the President and Governor in proclaiming January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month within their jurisdiction. More than a year…
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House introduces first phase of Education Reform package
January 29, 2016
8 bills aimed to transform SC’s education delivery system COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) released the following statement after eight bills were introduced in the House…
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Richland County to hold public meeting for Gills Creek Greenway Section A Project
January 29, 2016
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Government and the Richland Penny Program Development Team are hosting a public meeting to inform and seek input from citizens on the proposed Gills…
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Richland County, Forest Acres team up for special recycling event
January 28, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling and the City of Forest Acres are hosting a joint recycling and paper shredding event for residents. The free recycling and…
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Free income tax help at The W.R. Rogers Adult Education Center
January 28, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – It’s tax time and everyone could use a break. Richland Two’s W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing & Technology Education Center has some good news for taxpayers. The W.R.…
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Wayne Gilbert announces campaign for Richland County Council District #8
January 28, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Wayne Gilbert’s statement is below: “I am Wayne Gilbert, a Democratic candidate for Richland County Council District #8. I am the son of the late Senator Frank…
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Joshua Strubel to serve as intern for Senator Tim Scott
January 27, 2016
Joshua Strubel, a junior engineering major at Bob Jones University, has been selected as an intern for U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s office in Greenville. Strubel, a resident of Mauldin, will…
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Haley, White, Spearman announce workforce training collaboration
January 27, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, House Ways and Means Chairman Brian White, State Superintendent Molly Spearman and business leaders from around the state announced a collaborative and comprehensive effort to strengthen South…
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Richland Penny Program presents Annual Report
January 27, 2016
The Richland Penny Program presents its 2015 Annual Report for the Richland County Transportation Sales Tax Program. This is the first year of operations of the transportation penny under the…
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Seth Zeigler named new Police Chief for Town of Chapin
January 27, 2016The Town of Chapin has hired Seth Zeigler to lead its Police Department, beginning February 8, 2016. Zeigler, a Chapin native, most recently served as Captain of the Patrol Division…
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More than 10,000 South Carolinians find work in December, unemployment rate remains at 5.5 percent
January 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The December unemployment rate remained unchanged from November at 5.5 percent. However, the number of people working in South Carolina grew by 10,111 people, pushing South Carolina’s…
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Richland Penny releases invitation for bids for two resurfacing contracts
January 27, 2016
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The Richland Penny Program is currently advertising two resurfacing contracts for bid on County-owned roads. Bidders can go to the program’s website, under the Doing Business tab, and…
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Mayor MacDougall to present “State of Town” address on Monday, February 1, 2016
January 27, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – Mayor Steve MacDougall will present the “State of Town” Address at the February 1, 2016 Council Meeting starting at 6:30pm in Council Chambers (111 Maiden Lane). The…
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