City of West Columbia promotes pedestrian and driver safety on Sunset Boulevard
July 26, 2018A new traffic signal is now on Sunset Boulevard. Some drivers have reported they are unsure of how to proceed when the lights are flashing red. Drivers should treat…
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Mayor Benjamin joined city leaders from around the world in second class of Bloomberg Harvard city leadership Initiative
July 26, 2018
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin went back to school this summer to study leadership and management practices as one of 40 national and international mayors chosen for an intensive education program…
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CPD Officers receive Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards from Veterans Club
July 26, 2018Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announces that two Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers were recently honored by a veterans group for their outstanding dedication and service to the law enforcement…
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Traffic and safety improvements completed along Septima Clark Parkway
July 25, 2018
The city of Charleston Department of Traffic and Transportation has completed a series of traffic and safety improvements along the Septima Clark Parkway to increase the efficiency and security of…
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City of Charleston call center now open
July 24, 2018
At a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning, Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the official opening of the city of Charleston’s new call center, the Citizen Services Desk, which connects residents to…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis returns more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to Department of Mental Health
July 24, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis returned more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to S.C. Department of Mental Health officials Monday, money that will be used to meet the emergency needs of…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis returns more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to Department of Mental Health
July 24, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis returned more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to S.C. Department of Mental Health officials Monday, money that will be used to meet the emergency needs of…
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SC Secretary of State Hammond joins SC Attorney General Wilson, FTC and 49 other states in “Operation Donate With Honor” to combat fraudulent veterans-related charities
July 23, 2018
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office has joined South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, theFederal Trade Commission, and law enforcement officials and charity regulators…
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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Interwoven: The Art of Indigo and Silver
July 23, 2018
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Interwoven: The Art of Indigo and Silver, on view at City Gallery August 25 through October 7, 2018. This exhibition features approximately 60…
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Streambank stabilization project to begin in Cleveland Park
July 23, 2018Work is scheduled to begin this week on a streambank stabilization project in Cleveland Park. The project limits are from just upstream of Cleveland Street on the Reedy River to…
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Some residents to receive notice of property value increases
July 23, 2018About 18,300 property owners will soon receive notice that their property value has increased. Each year, the Richland County Assessor’s Office sends Notices of Classification, Appraisal and Assessment of Real…
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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin to run for third full term in November 2018
July 23, 2018
First female mayor seeks next term after 10 years in office Cayce, S.C. Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election for a third full term to the office…
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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin to run for third full term in November 2018
July 22, 2018First female mayor seeks next term after 10 years in office Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election for a third full term to the office of Mayor…
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S.C. earns high marks for fiscal transparency
July 22, 2018
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller My office was pleased to receive national attention recently for our efforts to shed light on how your tax dollars are spent. The state’s…
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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin to run for third full term in November 2018
July 22, 2018
First female mayor seeks next term after 10 years in office Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election for a third full term to the office of Mayor…
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City receives AARP Community Challenge Grant
July 19, 2018
AARP has awarded the City of Greenville a $10,000 grant through its 2018 Community Challenge Grant Program. In its second year, the Community Challenge Grant Program provides “quick action” grant…
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Compassion at the heart of Coroner’s Office services
July 18, 2018Family and friends gather for a July 12 burial ceremony at Richland County’s paupers’ cemetery. At the end of a dirt lane off Old Clemson Road, two dozen residents…
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Army Corps of Engineers to conduct Charleston Peninsula flood risk management study
July 17, 2018
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District recently received funding to conduct a Flood Risk Management Study of the Charleston Peninsula to determine cost effective strategies to provide long-term risk…
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Mayor Tecklenburg, partners announce upcoming Panama City Trade Mission
July 17, 2018At a press conference earlier today, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg announced an upcoming Trade Mission to Panama City, Panama being coordinated by Charleston Sister Cities International in partnership with the…
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City of Charleston Business and Neighborhood Services to partner with global entrepreneurship support organization, Envolve Entrepreneurship
July 17, 2018
The city of Charleston Business and Neighborhood Services (BNS) Division is partnering with Envolve Entrepreneurship (Envolve), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to provide various support services and resources for Charleston’s entrepreneurs. Through this…
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Charleston district receives supplemental funding for storm risk management projects
July 17, 2018
Yesterday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District received supplemental funding for disaster recovery projects on Folly Beach, Myrtle Beach, Edisto Beach, Pawleys Island, Charleston Harbor and the Atlantic…
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City begins removal of bike lanes from Farrow Road
July 16, 2018City Manager Teresa Wilson has announced that a decision has been made to complete a lane reversal on Farrow Road (from Columbia College Drive to E. Campanella Drive), which includes…
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SBA deadline to apply for working capital loans in South Carolina is Aug. 14
July 16, 2018The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in South Carolina that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and…
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Stream Enhancement Project wet to begin in McPherson Park
July 11, 2018Work is scheduled to begin this week on a stream enhancement project in McPherson Park. While the park and most of its amenities, including the shelter, playground and bandstand will…
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Columbia City Manager Spotlight – July 2018
July 10, 2018
By Teresa Wilson The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
July 9, 2018The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Seeking four (4) Applicants from the Hospitality industry; two (2) Applicants from the Lodging industry; two (2) Applicants who are considered At-Large businesspersons and one (1) Applicant from the Hospitality industry. The purpose of this committee is to review applications submitted for Accommodations Tax funding and make recommendations toColumbia City Council. Applicant must reside/work within City Limits. Term – 2 years. Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority (The COMET) Seeking one (1) Applicant. The purpose of this board is to promote transportation opportunities for all citizens within the service Lexington County. This is done by providing transportation services and encouraging the cooperation and coordination of existing transportation…
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West Columbia welcomes cyclists with three bicycle repair stations
July 9, 2018
The City of West Columbia has completed the installation of the three bicycle repair stations located in the City. The stations are part of a project with EngenuitySC’s What’s Next…
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Boys State, Girls State teens provide reasons for optimism
July 6, 2018
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Each year, hundreds of South Carolina high schoolers get a close-up lesson in how government works as part of the Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto…
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National Park Service awards $31,400 to protect 10 acres of a Revolutionary War battlefield in Orangeburg County
July 5, 2018The National Park Service announced a $31,400 grant from the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) to help protect 10 acres of a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina. The grant…
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City of Cayce to declare election open for filing of candidates
July 5, 2018
The City of Cayce’s municipal election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. There will be three seats open for election — Mayor, Council Member District 2 and Council Member…
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James Smith stands with BMW, calls on McMaster to defend SC jobs
July 3, 2018
Smith questions McMaster’s leadership in the face of job killing tariffs James Smith, Democratic nominee for governor, on Monday called on incumbent Henry McMaster to choose SC jobs over ideology. Reuters has…
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Illumination Project welcomes Reverend Kylon Middleton as new leader
July 3, 2018
At a press conference this afternoon, Mayor John Tecklenburg announced that Reverend Kylon Middleton, Pastor of Mount Zion AME Church, will serve as the new Charleston Illumination Project leader, continuing…
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SCE&G files lawsuit in federal court challenging new South Carolina law
July 2, 2018
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), a subsidiary of SCANA Corporation , filed a lawsuit on Friday, June 29, 2018 challenging the constitutionality of a South Carolina law significantly…
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On behalf of the Office of Clerk of Court Lisa Comer:
July 2, 2018
Due to an increase of inquiry and interest, South Carolina residents will soon be able to utilize the County of Lexington Clerk of Court’s Office to apply for new passports.…
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SCDOT plans more paving projects for year 2 of the 10-Year Plan to Rebuild SC’s Road
June 29, 2018
South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has experienced a record-breaking year in the first year of the agency’s 10-Year Plan to Rebuild SC’s Road. For the first time in the…
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“All of Us” resource center for homeless citizens now open
June 28, 2018
Today, Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg, members of city council and the Mayors’ Commission on Homelessness and Affordable Housing and We Are Family participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for…
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Kershaw County named All-America City
June 28, 2018Kershaw County has been named a 2018 All-America City by the National Civic League at its annual awards ceremony in Denver, Colorado. Twenty finalists were selected to provide a community…
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Kershaw County named All-America City
June 28, 2018Kershaw County has been named a 2018 All-America City by the National Civic League at its annual awards ceremony in Denver, Colorado. Twenty finalists were selected to provide a community…
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SBA increases disaster recovery lending for small businesses through Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program
June 27, 2018The U.S. Small Business Administration prides itself in the efforts it takes to help small business owners recover from disasters. The SBA 7(a) Loan Program is aiding in that effort…
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House passes VC Summer conference committee reports
June 27, 2018
Provides Rate Relief and Repeals Base Load Review Act Provisions included in conference reports on S. 954 and H.4375: Reduces the nuclear surcharge from over 18% to 3.19% by removing…
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Midlands mayors lead statewide, national efforts
June 25, 2018Steve Benjamin, Mayor of Columbia; Alfred Mae Drakeford, Mayor of Camden; Elise Partin, Mayor of Cayce Three active members of the Midlands Mayors Forum have stepped forward to lead statewide…
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Midlands mayors lead statewide, national efforts
June 25, 2018Steve Benjamin, Mayor of Columbia; Alfred Mae Drakeford, Mayor of Camden; Elise Partin, Mayor of Cayce Three active members of the Midlands Mayors Forum have stepped forward to lead statewide…
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National nurse licensure compact gains two states
June 22, 2018With state legislative sessions winding down across the country, it appears that two states will join the national Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) that allows nurses to work across…
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Richland County receives six national awards for public education campaigns
June 22, 2018
The Richland County Public Information Office is being recognized nationally for its efforts to educate residents about the County’s services and programs. The National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO)…
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City to operate misting stations during extreme summer heat
June 21, 2018
To assist the community in staying cool during the extreme summer heat, the City of Columbia has set up misting stations in several of the City’s parks. According to the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, misting stations will be in operation from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher, at the followinglocations: Misting Stations: · Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Ave. · Martin Luther King, Jr., 2300 Greene St. Owens Field Park, 1351 Jim Hamilton…
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SC Commerce Director Bobby Hitt receives SCEDA Distinguished Service Award
June 20, 2018The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt with its Distinguished Service Award during the 2018 SCEDA Annual Conference held in May at…
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“Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia Area” to host town hall meeting and seeks public input on planning process early findings
June 20, 2018
One Columbia for Arts & History, which advises, amplifies and advocates for the unified arts and history community, announces that, as a part of“Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia…
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The City of Columbia invites YOU to participate in Columbia’s 4th Annual Park(ing) Day!
June 20, 2018PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day…
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Senate passes Defense Authorization bill includes key South Carolina and national security priorities
June 20, 2018U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) voted in favor of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019(FY19 NDAA), which included several priorities for South Carolina and…
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Richland County receives national honor for community development programs
June 20, 2018Richland County Community Development is once again the recipient of a national award for showcasing the many resources it provides to residents through federal funding. The John A. Sasso Award…
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