SCDOT maps out plan for repairing highway system
October 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Acting Secretary Christy A. Hall has unveiled a plan to repair the highways and bridges in South Carolina. The list of repairs needed…
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Richland County Vector Control spraying to control increased mosquito activity
October 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – This month’s historic flooding, paired with warm temperatures, has led to increased mosquito activity in some parts of Richland County. To combat the problem, Richland County Vector Control…
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“Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop” hosted by the Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium
October 15, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium will host a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop on Friday, October 30, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Public Works…
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Newberry County designated for federal assistance after flooding
October 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has amended its disaster declaration for the recent flooding in order to make survivors in Newberry County eligible for Individual Assistance. Survivors who…
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House begins flood recovery response
October 15, 2015
Ways and Means Committee will Conduct Hearings to Initiate Process COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement regarding the House’s plans to address…
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All City of Columbia customers no longer under boil water advisory
October 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – City officials are pleased to announce that as of 4 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2015, all areas served by the City of Columbia’s Water Works no longer need…
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Richland County Flood Information Update for Oct. 14
October 15, 2015
Tax Tips for Replacing Flooded Vehicles: The Richland County Auditor offers the following tips for residents whose vehicles were destroyed in the flood: If you intend to purchase another automobile…
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Additional disaster recovery centers in South Carolina open in Horry County
October 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Two disaster recovery centers are now open in Horry County to help South Carolina flood survivors. The centers’ hours are 8 AM to 7 PM seven days a…
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Gov. Haley secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance eligibility for Newberry County
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced today that Newberry County is eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) after FEMA…
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Downtown trolley route expands to include Bon Secours Wellness Arena
October 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville’s downtown trolley route will be expanded to include a stop at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena beginning Fri., Oct. 23. The deviated trolley route will operate for…
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Ribbon cutting and open house set for new Batesburg-Leesville Town Hall facility
October 13, 2015BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville has official moved to their new Town Hall facility, located at 120 West Church Street in Batesburg-Leesville. The Batesburg-Leesville Town Hall was previously…
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SCDOT reopens I-95 northbound lanes
October 13, 2015
All of I-95 in South Carolina is open in both directions. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has reopened the northbound lanes that had been closed since last week…
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Additional disaster recovery centers in South Carolina open in Florence and Kershaw Counties
October 13, 2015KERSHAW & FLORENCE, SC – Two disaster recovery centers are open in Florence and Kershaw counties to help South Carolina flood survivors. The centers are open 8 AM to 7 PM…
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Ribbon cutting and open house set for new Batesburg-Leesville Town Hall facility
October 13, 2015
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville has official moved to their new Town Hall facility, located at 120 West Church Street in Batesburg-Leesville. The Batesburg-Leesville Town Hall was previously…
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SCDOT’s Storm Debris Removal Begins Monday, Oct. 12
October 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) debris removal contractors will begin debris removal on Monday, Oct. 12 in the following counties impacted by the recent flooding:…
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DEW offers businesses in disaster areas potential tax extension
October 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is offering businesses impacted by the flooding in counties under the Presidential disaster declaration a potential extension to pay their…
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Eckstrom acts to hold state agencies accountable for financial reporting deadlines
October 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Acting to hold state entities accountable for their financial reporting deadlines under South Carolina law, state Controller Richard Eckstrom has begun publicly announcing agencies that fail to…
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City of Columbia Honor Walk and Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast Cancelled
October 12, 2015
Due to the city’s ongoing flood recovery efforts, the City of Columbia Honor Walk scheduled for Monday, October 12, and the Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast scheduled…
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Current statewide road and bridge conditions from SC DOT
October 12, 2015
** As of Oct. 13, 2015 at 11:00 am** All of I-95 in South Carolina is open in both directions. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has reopened the…
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South Carolina disaster recovery centers open in Richland County
October 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Two disaster recovery centers are open in Richland County to help South Carolina flood survivors. The centers are open from 8 AM to 7 PM, seven days a…
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Statement from Commissioner Hugh Weathers about rain damage
October 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Over the past few days here in South Carolina, I’ve watched, worried and prayed for friends and families who have been terribly impacted by this natural disaster…
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Gov. Haley Secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance for More Counties
October 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced today that Bamberg, Colleton and Greenwood counties are eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance…
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Richland County Offices to Close Thursday
October 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Offices to Close: With the exception of essential/emergency personnel, Richland County Government offices will close Thursday. County leaders decided to close in support of the…
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Statement from Commissioner Hugh Weathers about rain damage
October 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Over the past few days here in South Carolina, I’ve watched, worried and prayed for friends and families who have been terribly impacted by this natural disaster…
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Richland County Flood Update Information
October 7, 2015
Flooding Overview Maps Now Online: The Richland County GIS team has worked with several partners to provide recovery and assessment support in the form of mapping information. Several maps have…
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Boil water advisory lifted for Chapin Water customers
October 7, 2015
CHAPIN, SC – The Town of Chapin has received notification from the City of Columbia that the city has lifted the Boil Water Advisory that was issued for Chapin area…
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Fall for Greenville to accept donations for flood relief efforts
October 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Beginning at the pre-event concert Thursday night, and continuing throughout the weekend, Fall for Greenville festival-goers will have an opportunity to support flood victims in the Midlands and…
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Fall for Greenville road closures
October 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC -The following roads will be closed for Fall for Greenville: Thursday, October 8 3:30 p.m. East Washington Street, from Main Street to Spring Street 7 p.m. Main…
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Greenville Police Department to support law enforcement efforts in Columbia
October 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Chief Ken Miller has announced that 10 officers (including one sergeant and one lieutenant) from the Greenville Police Department (GPD) are traveling to Columbia today to provide supplemental…
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Post storm update, FEMA info
October 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC We are experiencing minor and intermittent flooding downtown in low lying areas which are typically affected by higher tides. Charleston Public Safety resources will continue to monitor road…
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SCAM ALERT: Avoid fraudulent charities looking to profit off flood
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the devastation of the recent flood, many South Carolinians are searching for ways to help victims. The SC Department of Consumer Affairs and Secretary of…
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South Carolinians impacted by severe storms and flooding encouraged to register with FEMA to be considered for recovery assistance
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – – As South Carolinians continue to respond and recover from recent severe storms and flooding, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) announced information about registering with and applying for…
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City of Columbia offices closed Thursday and Friday
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Due to hazardous conditions, City of Columbia offices will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 8 and Friday, Oct. 9, for all city operations, with the exception of…
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SCDOT provides flood debris collection information
October 7, 2015
In anticipation of a major effort to collect debris resulting from the rain and flooding in the state, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) wants to make the public…
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Lexington County to provide containers for debris removal
October 7, 2015
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC – Lexington County is in the planning process to provide roll-off containers in major affected areas for residents to dispose of storm debris. Residents in the Pineglen…
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City of Columbia Announces partial repeal of system-wide boil water advisory
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Customers in the Town of Chapin and nearby areas are no longer under a boil water advisory, see attached map and details below. All other water customers…
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Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence cancelled
October 7, 2015
Participants encouraged to volunteer in purple In light of the major recovery effort underway due to the October 2015 Flood, the Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence has been cancelled. Instead…
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SCDOR to offer tax relief to those impacted by severe storms and flooding in SC
October 7, 2015
SCDOR to Offer Tax Relief to those Impacted by Severe Storms and Flooding in SC South Carolina taxpayers impacted by the severe storms and flooding that began October 1, 2015…
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City of Columbia debris removal underway today
October 7, 2015Select Garbage Service Also to Start Thursday, Oct. 8th The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is now collecting storm debris from citizens throughout its service area and will continue this…
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Gov. Haley secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 6, 2015COLUMBIA , SC – Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) will be made available to assist people who…
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City of Columbia works to stabilize Columbia Canal
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Utilities and Engineering Department along with SCE&G and the National Guard are currently working to stabilize and maintain water levels at the Columbia Canal…
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Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling updates
October 6, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County SW&R will begin normal curbside household trash and garbage collection beginning Wednesday, Oct. 7.Monday/Tuesday collection day customers can also put out their trash on…
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Town of Lexington Updates
October 6, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – 1- Gibson Pond Park will reopen today and the boardwalk/overlook areas will be cordoned off to the public. 2- Town of Lexington Traffic Court cases for Thursday,…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding
October 6, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet issued the following statement after the announcement of the Presidential disaster declaration for several counties in South Carolina affected by…
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City Offices closed Wednesday, October 7
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Due to inclement weather, City of Columbia offices will be closed tomorrow, October 7, 2015, for all city operations, with the exception of essential services. City leadership will…
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Richland County to Open Wednesday; Council Approves $1.5 Million for Recovery Efforts
October 6, 2015
Richland County Council approved $1.5 million to put toward emergency response assessment and recovery efforts. Councilmembers also approved a contract with AshBritt, a FEMA-approved national rapid-response disaster recovery and special…
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Greenville emergency services lending aid to rescue and recovery efforts
October 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Having been spared the brunt of this weekend’s historic rain event, the Greenville City Fire Department and public safety agencies throughout Greenville County are now focusing their efforts on…
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FEMA Disaster Relief Information for South Carolina
October 6, 2015
If you live in Charleston, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, or Williamsburg county, you can apply for federal assistance. Apply at: http://www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362 / 800-462-7585 (TTY)
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Lexington County officials urge public to stay home, off roads
October 6, 2015
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. – As emergency operations in Lexington County shift from response to assessment and recovery, officials say residents should stay home throughout Monday evening and night. While there…
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Richland County Offices to Close Tuesday; Meetings Canceled, Garbage Pickup Suspended
October 5, 2015
Richland County Government offices will remain closed Tuesday, with the exception of essential personnel. As emergency officials shift to recovery mode after this week’s catastrophic flooding, the public is asked…
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