Governor Haley Announces 2016 Slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
December 9, 2015
Governor Nikki Haley named chefs Teryi Youngblood of Passerelle Bistro in Greenville, Ramone Dickerson of 2 Fat 2 Fly & Wing City in Columbia, Orchid Paulmeier of One Hot Mama’s…
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Gov. Nikki Haley and Marcia Adams announce Department Of Administration’s Real Property Plan
December 9, 2015
Governor Nikki Haley and Marcia Adams, Director of the South Carolina Department of Administration (DOA), announced the results of DOA’s comprehensive inventory of state-owned real estate assets and the agency’s…
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Accreditation Assessment Team invites public comment
December 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arriveDecember 12, 2015 to examine all aspects of the Columbia-Richland Communications…
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Export-Import Bank reauthorized by Congress
December 4, 2015
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a leading proponent and one of the most outspoken supporters of the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank, said he was pleased that the U.S. House of…
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SC HELP Aids more than 10,000 South Carolina homeowners avoid foreclosure
December 4, 2015South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program (SC HELP), a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports that more than 10,000 South Carolina homeowners have…
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SC HELP Aids more than 10,000 South Carolina homeowners avoid foreclosure
December 4, 2015South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program (SC HELP), a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports that more than 10,000 South Carolina homeowners have…
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The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions.
December 3, 2015
Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking several Applicants. The purpose of BPAC is to advise the Mayor and City Council Members, the City of Columbia transportation planning staff; community organizations;…
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SCDOT reviews flood damage & costs with SCDOT Commission
December 3, 2015
Interim SCDOT Secretary Christy A. Hall reported the damage costs to South Carolina’s Highway System as a result of the 1,000 year flood stands at $137 million. Of that $137…
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City Council meets
December 2, 2015
By Temple Ligon Columbia City Council last Tuesday, December 1st, held its work session in the afternoon and its regular meeting that evening, both in City Hall. The big…
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Richland County month in review: November
December 2, 2015
The following are highlights from Richland County Government in November: Richland County Vector Control conducted an aerial mosquito spray to treat 114,000 acres in Lower Richland following a surge…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new International Strategy and Trade Division
December 2, 2015
Former director of Global Business Development Ford Graham to lead new division The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced the establishment of a new International Strategy and Trade Division.…
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Richland County names new Assistant County Administrator, Assessor and Economic Development Director
December 2, 2015
Richland County recently filled three key positions with the hiring of two employees to oversee public safety initiatives and economic development for the County, and tapping a longtime employee to…
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State Museum welcomes new Public Relations Manager Jared Glover
December 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — The South Carolina State Museum announced that Jared Glover has been selected as the museum’s new public relations manager. As the spokesperson for the State Museum, Jared will…
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South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. launches Financial Education Program with Charleston Elementary Schools
December 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. joined educators from Orange Grove Charter School to launch the Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program, an interactive, web-based financial…
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Crop insurance claim clarifications for South Carolina Farmers
December 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Pursuant to a request by South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) has released a memorandum related to crop…
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Mayor Benjamin welcomes Inaugural AAMA Leadership Summit to Columbia
November 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin proudly welcomes mayors, business leaders and policy experts from across the nation as they converge on Columbia today and tomorrow for the Inaugural…
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West Ashley Senior Center community forum
November 30, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — The City of Charleston will host a community forum to present the latest information on the design of the new senior center coming to West Ashley. The public…
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Carly Fiorina Town Hall hosted by Low Country Chapter of Credit Unions
November 30, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Low country Chapter of Credit Unions is pleased to announce it will be hosting presidential candidate Carly Fiorina for a town hall discussion. The event…
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Gov. Nikki Haley’s request for FEMA Individual Assistance extension granted
November 30, 2015
S.C. Flood Survivors Now Have Until January 4 To Apply For Federal Aid Governor Nikki Haley announced that her request for a 30 day extension of the registration period for…
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Town to Utilize CodeRED Emergency Notification System
November 30, 2015BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville has contracted with Emergency Communications Network to license its CodeREDhigh-speed emergency notification system. The CodeRED system provides Batesburg-Leesville officials the ability to quickly…
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Education is Key to Financial Health
November 30, 2015
By Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. South Carolina State Treasurer As State Treasurer, I believe that achieving a strong financial future for our children is crucial to achieving a strong…
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DEW receives Disaster Recovery Grant from U.S. Department of Labor
November 30, 2015
The Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) received a $3.2 million National Dislocated Workers Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The grant will be used to assist with…
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Town to Utilize CodeRED Emergency Notification System
November 30, 2015
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville has contracted with Emergency Communications Network to license its CodeREDhigh-speed emergency notification system. The CodeRED system provides Batesburg-Leesville officials the ability to quickly…
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DHEC reopening additional shellfish harvesting areas in Charleston County
November 25, 2015The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will reopen additional shellfish harvesting areas in Charleston County previously closed due to excessive rainfall, the agency announced today. “Water quality…
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City accepting donations for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
November 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the…
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Gov. Nikki Haley requests expedited aid for South Carolina farmers
November 23, 2015
No South Carolina Farmer With “A Viable Business Should Lose That Business Solely Because Of This Flood” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today requested assistance from United States Department…
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SCDOR Teams with IRS, State Tax Agencies, and Industry Leaders to fight Tax Refund Fraud
November 19, 2015
South Carolina Department of Revenue Director Rick Reames joined IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, tax preparation and software developer industry leaders, and other state tax agency executives in Washington, D.C. to…
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Columbia City Council meets on Wednesday, November 18
November 18, 2015
By Temple Ligon Columbia City Council held its regular meeting on Wednesday this week. Ordinarily council meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first and the third Tuesday of each month…
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Richland County issues a Notice to Proceed to Contractor for the Lincoln Tunnel Greenway Project under the Richland Penny Program
November 18, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The Richland Penny Program has issued a Notice to Proceed to AOS Specialty Contractors, Inc. to begin construction on the Lincoln Tunnel Greenway Project. The project will…
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HRP Associates environmental engineers win S.C. Department of Mental Health contract
November 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC − HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental health and safety engineering and consulting firm in Greenville, has been awarded a two-year Environmental Consultant Services Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC)…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Scrooges and Angels for 2015
November 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the 20th annual Scrooges and Angels list of 2015. Ten Angels as well as one Honorary Angel were…
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County landfill, local quarry show benefit of public, private partnership
November 18, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – In the business world, symbiotic relationships don’t get any better than the partnership forged between Vulcan Materials Company and its next door neighbor, the Richland County…
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S.C. Businesses to Pay Lowest Federal Unemployment Taxes for 2015
November 18, 2015
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has approved giving the full 5.4 percent tax reduction on business federal unemployment taxes (FUTA) for 2015 to South Carolina businesses. This is in…
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MetroConnects removes I/I in Taylors area
November 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – MetroConnects (Metro) announced the completion of the Piedmont Park Rehabilitation project. This project area covers the Piedmont Park collection system in the Taylors area of the Pelham…
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City of Columbia designated walk friendly community
November 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia has been designated as a Walk Friendly Community (WFC) by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. Walk Friendly Communities is a national recognition…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces One SC Fund
November 16, 2015
Charleston’s Stephen Colbert Joins Haley and Others in Flood Relief Fundraising Effort Governor Nikki Haley announced the One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that will help South Carolinians who are…
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New joint venture agreement established for Jasper Ocean Terminal
November 16, 2015
The Georgia and South Carolina Ports Authorities signed a new joint venture agreement that provides the necessary framework for the two states to work cooperatively toward the development of the…
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TumbleBook Library now available statewide to public libraries
November 16, 2015
The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the agreement of a two-year statewide subscription to the TumbleBook Library for all South Carolina public libraries. The TumbleBook Library collection…
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City kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
November 16, 2015
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food…
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SCDOT’s Friday, Nov. 13, update on the flooding impacts in South Carolina
November 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Interim Secretary Christy A. Hall has issued her Friday, Nov. 13, update on the transportation system in South Carolina. Secretary Hall’s report…
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Future Scholar 529 Program earns Bronze Rating
November 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is once again receiving accolades for delivering excellence and value to its customers and the state of South Carolina.…
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City receives IABC SC Palmetto Award
November 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia’s Public and Media Relations Department was awarded the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) SC Palmetto Award for their #LoveColumbia Photo Challenge initiative. IABC…
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What you need to know to dispel myths about city flood repair permitting
November 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia has published City Flood Repair Myths & Facts: What You Need to Know to dispel myths about City flood repair permitting, give property…
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Aerial mosquito treatment set for Wednesday evening
November 10, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The aerial mosquito spray mission planned for the Lower Richland area is set for Wednesday, Nov. 11, at dusk, weather permitting. The spray treatment was originally…
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Richland County disaster recovery contractor helping to check wells
November 10, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County officials are working with a disaster recovery contractor, Tetra Tech, to offer assistance to residents whose wells may have been contaminated in the October…
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Mayor Knox White recognized by American Society of Landscape Architects
November 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Mayor Knox White was awarded Honorary Membership in the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) at the 2015 ASLA Annual Meeting & EXPO, held in Chicago November…
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City Receives Project of the Year Award from SC Chapter of American Public Works Association
November 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville received the 2015 Project of the Year award from the South Carolina Chapter of the American Public Works Association (SCAPWA) at its annual conference…
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Richland County’s new trash hauler servicing routes near Fort Jackson
November 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling has a new trash collector servicing customers near Fort Jackson. Capital Waste Services purchased David Ard Sanitation and will take over…
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Newberry County DUA deadline approaches
November 9, 2015
The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in Newberry County is Thursday. The DUA program makes funds available to assist people who became unemployed as a direct result…
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Mayor Pro-Tem Hazel Livingston receives the WIMG Leadership Award at NLC Conference
November 9, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – Mayor Pro-Tem Hazel Livingston was honored with the Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) Leadership Award at the National League of Cities Annual Conference on Friday, November 6,…
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