City of West Columbia creates Internet Purchase Exchange Zone
April 25, 2016
The City of West Columbia has created an Internet Purchase Exchange Zone for members of the public to use as a meeting place to exchange goods purchased on the internet.…
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Work Ready Initiative aims to put ex-offenders to work
April 25, 2016
Each year, approximately 10,000 people are released from South Carolina prisons. An important part of the release process is preparing individuals to re-enter society and reduce the likelihood of them…
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Work Ready Initiative aims to put ex-offenders to work
April 25, 2016
Each year, approximately 10,000 people are released from South Carolina prisons. An important part of the release process is preparing individuals to re-enter society and reduce the likelihood of them…
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Nominations sought for Lucy Hampton Bostick Award
April 24, 2016
HONORING A LOVE FOR WRITING, READING & LEARNING COLUMBIA, SC- Do you know someone who has made a difference in the literary world? The Richland Library Friends want to hear…
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Governor Haley signs lifesaving hands-on CPR in schools bill into law
April 23, 2016
American Heart Association celebrates a law which will teach SC students CPR, adding thousands of lifesavers in SC each year. Governor Nikki Haley signed House Bill 3265 into law…
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Governor Haley signs lifesaving hands-on CPR in schools bill into law
April 23, 2016
American Heart Association celebrates a law which will teach SC students CPR, adding thousands of lifesavers in SC each year. Governor Nikki Haley signed House Bill 3265 into law…
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Columbia City Council meetings
April 20, 2016
By Temple Ligon Hospitality Taxes At a recent meeting of Richland County Council a destination-class water park, once costing $20 million and in the end, $18 million, was voted…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces promotions
April 19, 2016
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted five deputies and four correctional officers. Reggie Lighty, 39, has been promoted to field training officer in the Lexington County Detention Center. Lighty,…
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Scott votes to strengthen airport security in FAA Reauthorization Bill
April 19, 2016
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) voted for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (S. 2658) which includes bipartisan airport security and passenger-friendly provisions, as well as aviation safety reforms. …
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South Carolina business community letter to General Assembly regarding S.1203
April 19, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, South Carolina Economic Developers Association, South Carolina Hospital Association, and the Charleston, Clemson, Columbia, Greenville, Greenwood, Myrtle Beach, North…
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South Carolina business community letter to General Assembly regarding S.1203
April 19, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, South Carolina Economic Developers Association, South Carolina Hospital Association, and the Charleston, Clemson, Columbia, Greenville, Greenwood, Myrtle Beach, North…
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State House Report: Top Three Things You Need to Know
April 19, 2016
By Ashley Hunter SENATE FINANCE DEBATES THE STATE BUDGET The Senate Finance Committee met this past week and addressed some of the funding for the K-12 Education, Higher Education and Criminal Justice state…
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State House Report: Top Three Things You Need to Know
April 19, 2016
By Ashley Hunter SENATE FINANCE DEBATES THE STATE BUDGET The Senate Finance Committee met this past week and addressed some of the funding for the K-12 Education, Higher Education and Criminal Justice state…
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Four new Palmetto Military Employers recognized at second annual OPE Midlands Summit
April 18, 2016
Employers, hiring managers, veteran employment representatives and military service members met Thursday in Columbia to learn more about how to recruit and retain military hires through Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE),…
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Four new Palmetto Military Employers recognized at second annual OPE Midlands Summit
April 18, 2016
Employers, hiring managers, veteran employment representatives and military service members met Thursday in Columbia to learn more about how to recruit and retain military hires through Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE),…
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Senate Appropriations Committee rejects Obama Administration proposal to terminate MOX program
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee rejected the Obama Administration proposal to terminate the MOX program at Savannah River…
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Senate Appropriations Committee rejects Obama Administration proposal to terminate MOX program
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee rejected the Obama Administration proposal to terminate the MOX program at Savannah River…
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Senate Appropriations Committee approves provision which could help push Charleston Harbor deepening toward construction
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a provision which could help the Charleston Harbor deepening project move…
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Senate Appropriations Committee approves provision which could help push Charleston Harbor deepening toward construction
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a provision which could help the Charleston Harbor deepening project move…
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Three bridges on Bluff Road closed for replacement in Richland County
April 14, 2016
Three bridges on SC 48 (Bluff Road) in Richland County were closed Thursday afternoon, April 14, 2016, by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). SCDOT continues to monitor and…
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Blue Ribbon Committee meeting schedule announced
April 14, 2016
Richland County’s flood recovery advisory group, known as the Blue Ribbon Committee, is scheduled to begin meeting again in May. The Blue Ribbon Committee is a group of people representing…
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City Manager Teresa Wilson recognized as a recipient of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award
April 14, 2016
City Manager Teresa Wilson was recognized at the 18th Annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Awards Banquet on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Wilson was selected as an honoree because of…
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DEW Business Intelligence director joins national advisory board
April 13, 2016
S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Business Intelligence Director Brenda Lisbon has been invited to serve on the national Workforce Information Advisory Council (WIAC) for a three-year term. Lisbon…
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DEW Business Intelligence director joins national advisory board
April 13, 2016
S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Business Intelligence Director Brenda Lisbon has been invited to serve on the national Workforce Information Advisory Council (WIAC) for a three-year term. Lisbon…
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Colonial Lake Park celebration
April 13, 2016
The Charleston Parks Conservancy and the City of Charleston will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, June 4, to celebrate the newly renovated Colonial Lake. The event…
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Richland County to receive state’s first Charters of Freedom Monument
April 13, 2016
The grounds at the Richland County Administration Building soon will feature a monument with replicas of the nation’s most revered documents – the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and…
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Improvements planned for Summit Parkway and Summit Ridge Drive intersection
April 13, 2016
Improvements for local intersections will begin through the Richland County Transportation Penny Program. Richland County has awarded a contract for six intersection improvements to C.R. Jackson, Inc., a locally-owned construction…
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S.C. Chamber statement on house amendment to roads bill
April 13, 2016
State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts today released the following statement after the House amended the Senate passed roads bill: “The business community appreciates the work Speaker Lucas and…
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S.C. Chamber statement on house amendment to roads bill
April 13, 2016State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts today released the following statement after the House amended the Senate passed roads bill: “The business community appreciates the work Speaker Lucas and…
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City of Charleston designated as Pinwheel City
April 13, 2016
On Wednesday, April 13, at 11:30 a.m., Mayor John Tecklenburg with the City of Charleston and staff of Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center observed the city’s designation as a Pinwheel…
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Governor’s military employment initiative hosts first of three regional summits this week
April 13, 2016
Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE), a statewide military employment initiative comprised of several state agencies and veteran service organizations, will host the first of three regional summits this Thursday, April 14 at…
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Governor’s military employment initiative hosts first of three regional summits this week
April 13, 2016
Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE), a statewide military employment initiative comprised of several state agencies and veteran service organizations, will host the first of three regional summits this Thursday, April 14 at…
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Medal of Honor recipient Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. passes away at 86
April 13, 2016
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Private First Class Hector A. Cafferata, Jr., Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Tuesday evening, April 12, 2016,…
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Spartanburg is a Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Grantee
April 13, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – In October 2014, Bloomberg Philanthropies invited U.S. mayors to collaborate with artists and arts organizations on developing innovative public art projects that engage residents and attract visitors. After…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
April 11, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Climate Protection Action Committee Seeking a District 4 representative. Identify measures that…
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Celebrate National Healthcare Decisions Day in April
April 11, 2016In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), April 16, the South Carolina Bar is leading a local initiative to increase awareness and understanding of advance care planning from both…
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City CFO transitioning to Gaillard Management Corporation
April 11, 2016
Mayor John Tecklenburg announced that the City’s Chief Financial Officer, Stephen “Steve” Bedard, will be transitioning over the next two-and-one-half months from his current position to the position of President…
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Councilman Manning to moderate event on human trafficking
April 11, 2016
Richland County Councilman Jim Manning will moderate a community conversation Sunday on the issue of human trafficking. The forum – Human Trafficking: Under Our Nose – is 3 p.m. Sunday…
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Dimitri Cherny is the official Democratic Congressional candidate to replace Mark Sanford in the 1st congressional district of South Carolina
April 11, 2016
With the closing of the South Carolina Election Commission candidate filing period on March 30th, Dimitri Cherny, the well-loved social justice advocate from Charleston, was confirmed as the official Democratic candidate…
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County of Lexington embarking on Community Engagement Survey
April 11, 2016
The County of Lexington is embarking on a community engagement survey to give County residents a chance to voice their expectations for the services the County provides and how we…
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Public Charter Schools role in strengthening South Carolina’s future celebrating 20 years of the South Carolina Charter Schools Act
April 11, 2016
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman, former SC Superintendent Barbara Nielsen, SC House Chairwoman of the Education and Public Works Committee Merita “Rita” Allison, Beverly Carbaugh of Learning Sciences Marzano Center…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department recognized for DUI enforcement efforts
April 7, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has recognized the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department for its efforts in 2015 to enforce the state’s DUI laws and remove impaired drivers from…
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Updated “Yard Ordinance” gives owners more time to remedy problems
April 7, 2016
An updated Richland County ordinance gives residents more time to get weeds and other rank vegetation under control before citations are written. The ordinance now allows a property owner 30…
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Wilkes Law Firm attorney Derham Cole named Legislator of the Year
April 7, 2016
Hundreds of pairs of shoes, large and small, covered the State House steps on March 2, 2016, as part of Disability Advocacy Day. The shoes represent South Carolina citizens with…
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Wilkes Law Firm attorney Derham Cole named Legislator of the Year
April 7, 2016
Hundreds of pairs of shoes, large and small, covered the State House steps on March 2, 2016, as part of Disability Advocacy Day. The shoes represent South Carolina citizens with…
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Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office receives Agency of the Year Award for 5th consecutive year
April 6, 2016
In a ceremony held on April 6, 2016 at the Seawell’s Restaurant in Columbia, the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office received the Agency of the Year award (for departments with 51-100…
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Columbia City Council
April 6, 2016
By Temple Ligon Transitions Delivers Positive Report Craig Currey, CEO of Transitions, Columbia’s homeless shelter at the corner of Elmwood and Main, reported to city council Tuesday night, April…
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Richland County highlights importance of keeping stormwater clean
April 6, 2016
Richland County and the City of Columbia are kicking off a campaign this month with community volunteers to mark storm drains and remind residents that everyone can have a part…
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Richland County highlights importance of keeping stormwater clean
April 6, 2016
Richland County and the City of Columbia are kicking off a campaign this month with community volunteers to mark storm drains and remind residents that everyone can have a part…
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Shane Massey elected South Carolina Senate Majority Leader
April 6, 2016
Edgefield senator promises to shake things up in Senate South Carolina’s Republican state senators elected Shane Massey (R-Edgefield) as their new GOP caucus leader. Massey, known as a young…
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