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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City announces water distribution sites for drinking water
October 5, 2015City of Columba officials held a press conference announced water distribution sites and to provide details on water service, the City’s FEMA Type I request and United Way of the…
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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on disaster declaration
October 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley released the following statement after President Barack Obama signed a disaster declaration for South Carolina: “Tonight’s federal declaration was an extremely important first step in our…
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Richland County Councilwoman to host annual Fall Forum
October 5, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC — Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson of District Two is hosting her annual Fall Forum Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at 6 p.m. at St. Andrews Park, located…
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Cayce Issues Boil Water Advisory
October 5, 2015
As a precautionary measure, the City of Cayce is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for the entire City and all out of City water customers. City is working to protect the water quality…
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Updated Richland County shelter list
October 4, 2015
Richland County Emergency Services Department is working with the community to open temporary shelters to assist with people displaced by flooding. Several roads in Richland County have been rendered…
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Richland County Month in Review: September
October 1, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The following are highlights from Richland County Government in September. Richland County Development Services, which includes several departments and divisions, received the Government Customer Service Community of…
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Department of Energy awards $6.7-million to Clemson University
October 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Clemson University experts are leading a $6.7-million research project that could dramatically reduce energy consumption worldwide by developing industrial motors that run more efficiently. The research that…
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2015 Columbia Choice Awards call for entries
September 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission and Columbia Green present the 14th Annual Columbia Choice Awards for Landscaping and Beautification. These prestigious awards recognize individuals, businesses, neighborhoods…
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County to provide information regarding blighted residential structures during next Belton City Council Meeting
September 29, 2015
BELTON, SC – Anderson County will provide information during the Belton City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Belton City Hall located at 306…
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Richland County issues a Notice to Proceed for Intersections Improvement Project
September 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland Penny Program is pleased to announce C.R. Jackson, Inc. was issued a Notice to Proceed for an 18-month, $9 million contract for six design/build intersection improvements…
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Town of Lexington decommissioning Coventry Woods Wastewater Plant
September 28, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – The Town of Lexington is hosting a decommission press conference on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 10:30am at the Coventry Woods Wastewater Plant, located at 1000 Mallard…
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City of Columbia Art Center offers fall workshops
September 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Art Center is offering several workshops during the fall. Workshops include: The Learn to Draw Comics Workshop will take students ages 8-14 through…
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Richland County Councilwoman to host community meeting on Spears Creek Wastewater Discharge
September 28, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Councilwoman Julie-Ann Dixon of District Nine is hosting a town hall meeting to discuss a request from Palmetto Utilities to discharge 6 million gallons/day…
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Mayor Benjamin to participate in Pope Francis’ historic visit
September 24, 2015
Mayor will help lead International Mayors Forum and attend Papal Mass COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is traveling to Philadelphia, PA today where this afternoon he will…
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Richland County Councilmembers host meeting to discuss development of new Decker Center
September 24, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Councilmen Damon Jeter of District Three, Jim Manning of District Eight, Greg Pearce of District Six, and Kelvin Washington of District 10 are hosting…
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Town of Lexington Decommissioning Coventry Woods Wastewater Plant
September 23, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – The Town of Lexington is hosting a decommission press conference on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 10:30am at the Coventry Woods Wastewater Plant located at 1000 Mallard Lakes…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Senior Project Manager
September 22, 2015New project manager to focus on Chinese investment COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that Wally Wang has joined the agency as a Senior Project…
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Cities mean business with easier business licensing process
September 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Getting a business license in South Carolina cities just got a little easier thanks to the Municipal Association’s new website that links directly to the standardized business…
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Global impact from home: Richland Library’s vision felt worldwide
September 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC—It has been a meeting of literary and innovative minds. More than 300 people from 28 counties traveled to Denmark to participate in the Next Library Festival 2015 from…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – August 2015
September 18, 2015
Largest Unemployment Rate Decline Since August 1983 Employment Total Sets Another Record South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate recorded the largest one-month decline since 1983, falling from 6.4 percent in…
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SCDEW appoints director of communications and marketing
September 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced the appointment of Robert “Bob” Bouyea as director of communications and marketing. Bouyea will lead the Department’s strategic communications…
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Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine joins First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House to celebrate Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine joined First Lady Michelle Obama and representatives from the National League of Cities (NLC) and several federal agencies at the White House today for…
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DEW promotes new assistant executive director of Unemployment Insurance
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced the appointment of Jamie Suber as the assistant executive director of the Unemployment Insurance Division. Suber has been with…
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Richland County Council is engaging citizens in shaping local government policies
September 16, 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 wins national awards for development services ‘inspiring’ efforts
September 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Like a Broadway production that receives rave reviews, Richland County’s reinvention of services for contractors and developers has become a smash hit for its unique adaptation of…
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Richland County Councilmembers host meeting to discuss development of new Decker Center
September 15, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC — Richland County Councilmen Damon Jeter of District Three, Jim Manning of District Eight, Greg Pearce of District Six, and Kelvin Washington of District 10 are hosting a meeting…
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S.C. Academy of Authors announces annual awards in fiction and poetry
September 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Academy of Authors (SCAA) has expanded its annual award competitions to include a separate category for student writers of fiction and poetry and an increase in prize…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding
September 11, 2015
South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 30-31, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding
September 11, 2015
South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 30-31, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet…
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U.S. Department of Commerce invests nearly $2 million to support health care workforce training in South Carolina
September 11, 2015
ORANGEBURG, SC – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a nearly $2 million grant to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OC Tech)…
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U.S. Department of Commerce invests nearly $2 million to support health care workforce training in South Carolina
September 11, 2015
ORANGEBURG, SC – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a nearly $2 million grant to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OC Tech)…
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The City announces CAPER public comment period
September 9, 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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