Talking Book Services staff members receive award
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Talking Book Services director, Sandy Knowles, was presented with the Employer of the Year award on August 22, 2015 at the National Federation…
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Mayor Benjamin and City Council to proclaim “Solarize Columbia Day”
September 2, 2015New partnership is the latest step towards a greener more sustainable Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council will issue a proclamation today making the…
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Rare WWII aircraft to land in Greenville
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – “Almost every year that the Collings Foundation’s WW II aircraft came to the Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina, Hugh Brown, along with his lifelong friend, Bucky…
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Richland County recognized by Cigna for commitment to employee health
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County has been named a Cigna Well-Being Award honoree for its commitment to improving the health and wellness of employees through its workplace programs. The award from…
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Haley, Brownback Pledge Any Action Within Their Power To Stop Terrorist Transfers
August 26, 2015
“We Will Not Be Part Of Any Illegal Action By This Administration” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas signed a letter to Secretary of…
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VA reaches historic milestone in backlog reduction
August 26, 2015
Disability Claims Backlog dips below 100K – Lowest Ever in VA’s History COLUMBIA, SC – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reached a significant milestone this week when the…
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Mogul establishing first North American operations in the Upstate
August 26, 2015
Company Investing $17.6 Million To Establish A Facility In Laurens County LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Mogul, a privately-owned company that focuses on the production of and sale of nonwovens, is…
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Mogul establishing first North American operations in the Upstate
August 26, 2015
Company Investing $17.6 Million To Establish A Facility In Laurens County LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Mogul, a privately-owned company that focuses on the production of and sale of nonwovens, is…
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Smith, Columbia City Council candidate, files Ethics Report with Highest Recorded Initial Funds for Columbia City Council Race
August 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Andy Smith, a candidate for City of Columbia’s Councilmember at-large seat in the November 3, 2015 general election, filed his first ethics report with the South Carolina State…
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Smith, Columbia City Council candidate, files Ethics Report with Highest Recorded Initial Funds for Columbia City Council Race
August 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Andy Smith, a candidate for City of Columbia’s Councilmember at-large seat in the November 3, 2015 general election, filed his first ethics report with the South Carolina State…
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Richland and Lexington County road construction information for week beginning Aug. 24, 2015
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Expect minor nighttime delays, flagging operations, and lane closures on Elmwood Avenue westbound at the bridge leading to the Interstate 126 / Huger Street interchange in Richland…
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South Carolina NxLevel Micro Entrepreneur Education and Training Course Graduation Ceremony
August 21, 2015SUMTER, SC – The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs in partnership with the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments, and a grant provided by USDA…
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The City Announces CAPER Public Comment Period
August 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – In accordance with federal regulations, the City of Columbia’s Community Development Department is announcing a 30-day public comment period to review the draft of the Consolidated Annual…
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Graham: Latest Revelation Another Shortcoming in Iran Deal
August 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has written to Secretary of State John Kerry requesting information on an Associated Press report showing that a secret ‘Side Agreement’ will…
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Columbia City Council Work Session
August 19, 2015
By Temple Ligon Council met on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 on the second floor of City Hall. Top on the agenda was tourism funding, $5.6 million of it. The…
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SC Ports Authority, Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announce Daniel Island Land Transfer
August 19, 2015
SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to manage 50-acre parcel CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announced the…
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SC Ports Authority, Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announce Daniel Island Land Transfer
August 19, 2015SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to manage 50-acre parcel CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), Representative Jim Merrill and Senator Larry Grooms announced the…
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Andy Smith Announces Candidacy for Columbia City Council
August 19, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Andy Smith, executive director of Columbia’s Nickelodeon Theatre, announced his candidacy for City of Columbia’s Councilmember at-large seat in the November 3, 2015 general election at a…
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Andy Smith Announces Candidacy for Columbia City Council
August 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Andy Smith, executive director of Columbia’s Nickelodeon Theatre, announced his candidacy for City of Columbia’s Councilmember at-large seat in the November 3, 2015 general election at a…
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Applications Now Being Accepted for Citizens Fire Academy
August 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is now accepting applications for its annual Citizens Fire Academy. This will be the third year of GCFD’s free seven-week program, which…
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Dr. Ben Carson Announces SC College Chairs
August 17, 2015COLUMBIA, GREENVILLE & CHARLESTON, SC – Dr. Ben Carson announced his SC college leadership team. The team of young conservative leaders will help share Dr. Carson’s common sense message with…
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New faces join the Richland Library Board
August 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland Library is proud to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees for 2015-2016. Cheryl English works as a program coordinator with the…
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Senator Marlon Kimpson to address gun control
August 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – State Senator Marlon Kimpson (D-Charleston) announced that he has drafted legislation that he intends to pre-file, aimed at reducing the number of illegal guns, ban assault weapons, strengthen…
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Senator Marlon Kimpson to address gun control
August 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – State Senator Marlon Kimpson (D-Charleston) announced that he has drafted legislation that he intends to pre-file, aimed at reducing the number of illegal guns, ban assault weapons, strengthen…
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City Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
August 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Columbia by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and…
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Senator Scott Statement on bringing Gitmo prisoners to US
August 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement in regards to the Obama Administration beginning site assessment plans for domestic alternatives to the Guantanamo Bay prison.…
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Local Teachers Eligible for Conservation Mini-Grants
August 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is now supporting a new mini-grant geared towards clean water student projects such as rain barrels, composting initiatives, litter clean-ups, rain gardens, erosion…
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Batesburg-Leesville Named One of the Safest & Most Peaceful Places to Live in SC
August 12, 2015
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – Out of more than 270 municipalities in the state, the Town of Batesburg-Leesville was recently selected as the ninth safest and most peaceful place to live in South…
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Retailer Costco to build a store in northwest
August 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Recently submitted plans by national retailer Costco to build a store in northwest Richland County are generating broad public interest about the project. Costco’s updated plans are…
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District hires new diversity officer
August 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — At the Tuesday, August 11, 2015 board meeting, Superintendent Debbie Hamm recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Helen Nelson…
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Richland County Conservation Commission protecting butterflies, bombers and more
August 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – From building butterfly habitats to the restoration of a B-25 bomber, the Richland County Conservation Commission is living its mission by issuing grants for projects that will protect…
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Columbia Housing Development Corporation Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Homes
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Housing Development Corporation and its Board of Directors held a ribbon cutting for the newly constructed homes in the Lyon Street community on Thursday, July…
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The City is Accepting Applications for its P.E.A.R Program
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The City’s Community Development Department is accepting applications for its Property Enhancement Assistance for Rental Housing (P.E.A.R) program. Eligible investors can borrow up to a $50,000 with…
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Richland County Council is engaging citizens in shaping local government policies
August 4, 2015
Board and Commission Vacancies COLUMBIA, SC — Richland County Council provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourages its members to participate in discussions that affect and shape…
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Richland County Month in Review: July
August 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The following are highlights from Richland County Government in July: Richland County’s latest tool to save taxpayer dollars and aid efforts to attract industry are two commercial-grade…
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Scott receives awards for commitment to protecting South Carolina families
August 1, 2015
Named NRFs Heroes of Main Street and CCAGWs Taxpayer Super Hero in Same Week WASHINGTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) proudly accepted two awards this week that…
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Scott receives awards for commitment to protecting South Carolina families
August 1, 2015
Named NRFs Heroes of Main Street and CCAGWs Taxpayer Super Hero in Same Week WASHINGTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) proudly accepted two awards this week that…
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Graham on Turkey and ISISL
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on Turkey and the fight against ISIL. “Turkey’s decision to assist the fight against ISIL is a step…
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Wofford to host Republican presidential candidate Jindal Aug. 20
July 27, 2015
Part of U.S. Sen. Tim Scott’s Town Hall series SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College will be the site for a Town Hall event hosted by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.)…
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Party primaries Scheduled For August 11
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE SC – Party primaries for the City of Greenville municipal elections will be held on Tuesday, August 11. Absentee voting is currently available at the Greenville County Voter Registration Office located at Greenville…
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City Of Charleston Awarded Outstanding Achievement City Livability Award From USCM
July 22, 2015
Mayor to Also Announce a Major Donation to the Programs CHARLESTON, SC – On June 20, 2015, The City of Charleston received an Outstanding Achievement City Livability Award from…
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City of Columbia Announces #LoveColumbia 2015 Winners
July 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The #LoveColumbia Photo Challenge is a City initiative that encouraged citizens of Columbia to submit photos via social media of the images they love in the City.…
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Richland County Penny Projects Lead to More Green Space Down the Road
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Transportation Penny Program is paving the way for more public access to green spaces and the conservation of hundreds of acres of wetlands and other…
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New South Carolina State Government Documents for June 2015
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Digital State Documents Depository provides access to publications produced by state agencies and state-supported academic institutions. These publications provide citizens with crucial information about state government,…
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Richland County Penny Projects Lead to More Green Space Down the Road
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Transportation Penny Program is paving the way for more public access to green spaces and the conservation of hundreds of acres of wetlands and…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2015-2016 at Annual Meeting
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Alys Lawson, City of Conway,…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 17, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members.…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 17, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members.…
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City Council Votes Tuesday on Emanuel Nine Resolution
July 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston City Councilman William Dudley Gregorie has submitted a resolution to honor the nine members of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church who were slain June 17. If…
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Town of Lexington Unveils Next Phase of Vision Plan
July 20, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – The Town of Lexington announces the newest phase of the Vision Plan, a “roadmap” for development in the Town of Lexington over the next 20 years by prioritizing…
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