Small Businesses Can Learn about Opportunities to Work on Richland County Projects
June 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Local small business owners are encouraged to attend an upcoming meeting that will detail the processes for eligibility to work on a variety of Richland County projects.…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2015
May 28, 2015
Employment Continues to Soar – Exceeds 2.1 Million People for the First Time The number of employed South Carolinians broke a major barrier for the first time in April exceeding…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Calls On General Assembly To Spend $400 Million Budget Surplus Wisely
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today called on members of the General Assembly to spend the expected budget surplus – of $400 million – on tax relief, paying down debt…
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SCDOT Repairing I-26 at Crash Scene in Richland County
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has crews making repairs to the section of I-26 in Richland County that was severely damaged by a multi-vehicle crash,…
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SC Treasurer’s Office names Director of Investment Management
May 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointed West Summers to serve as Senior Assistant State Treasurer. Summers will oversee Investment Management, which invests more than $14…
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Columbia Animal Services Celebrates National Pet Month
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City’s Columbia Animal Shelter is celebrating National Pet Month by offering adoption specials and hosting events throughout May. Through May 31: Adoptions will cost $50. All…
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SCE&G To Perform Tree Trimming Activities As Scheduled for 2015
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities, and re-conductor work along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks: Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…
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Senators Scott and Manchin Launch Prescription Drug Abuse Caucus
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) launched the Prescription Drug Abuse Caucus in an effort to raise awareness and show that the United States Senate is serious…
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SC Treasurer’s Office names Director of Investment Management
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointed West Summers to serve as Senior Assistant State Treasurer. Summers will oversee Investment Management, which invests more than $14…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Firehouse Subs Of America Celebrate $50,000 Donation To Jeffrey Lee Williams Foundation
May 22, 2015Donation To Go Towards Purchasing 2,000 Carbon Monoxide Alarms For Midlands Families COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined by executives from Firehouse Subs of America and members of the…
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House Passes Domestic Violence Compromise
May 21, 2015Sends Comprehensive Bill to the Senate for Final Approval COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passedS.3, the Criminal Domestic Violence…
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Graham Pushes for vote on Reauthorization of the Export-Import (EX-IM) Bank
May 21, 2015Notes Impact on Jobs in South Carolina and Across the United States COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) took to the Senate floor last night to demand…
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Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $14.2 million in FY15 grants
May 21, 2015$7.5 million awarded to 22 water and sewer projects in second round of FY15 COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has awarded $14.2 million in grants this…
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Advertisement of Vacancies on the Citizen’s Advisory Council
May 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill seven (7) vacancies on the Citizen’s Advisory Council. This council will meet quarterly to review police actions and…
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Senator Scott on Body Cameras: Video is Worth a Thousand Pictures
May 20, 2015Senator testifies, questions witnesses at Senate hearing this afternoon COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) testified today at a Senate hearing on body cameras, again stating his support…
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Federal Trade Commission, All 50 States and D.C. Charge Four Sham Cancer Charities With Bilking More Than $187 Million from Consumers In Nationwide Scam
May 20, 2015Agencies allege defendants falsely claimed donations would help pay for pain medication, hospice care and other services, but spent donations on cars, vacations, sports tickets and professional fundraisers instead. …
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City Council approves CPD Community Advisory Board
May 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council took another important step in what has become a series of bold public safety reforms designed to promote transparency and…
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City of Seneca Announces New Tenant in the Seneca Commerce Center
May 20, 2015
SENECA, SC – BorgWarner Inc., a global leader in powertrain technology, has agreed to lease approximately 100,000 square feet within the former Propex facility, now known as the Seneca Commerce Center,…
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Electric Guard Dog Announces New National Accounts Director
May 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Electric Guard Dog, the #1 Theft Deterrent Service, announced today that the company has promoted Regional Sales Executive Jason Reed to National Accounts Director, effective immediately. He will…
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City Council Reviews Budget May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015Temple Ligon COLUMBIA, SC – For fiscal year 2015-2016 the city’s budget in brief was presented Tuesday night at City Hall. Ms. Melisa Caughman, budget and program management director, reviewed…
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Cayce Makes Improvements to Fire Hydrants
May 19, 2015
CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce Department of Public Safety and the Department of Utilities are improving fire hydrants throughout the city. All new fire hydrants in the future…
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Lower Richland Welcomes New Community Space at Pinewood Lake Park
May 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Residents in Lower Richland celebrated the grand opening of a scenic new community park along the banks of Pinewood Lake — a facility that offers space for picnics,…
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TD Bank branches to begin accepting Lexington County tax payments
May 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Paying Lexington County property taxes just got much easier. . Beginning June 1, Lexington County TD Bank branches will begin accepting tax payments, county Treasurer Jim Eckstrom…
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Tecklenburg Joins Mayors in Calling for DHEC Review of Seismic Testing
May 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – In the wake of last week’s formal request by Mayor Joe Riley of Charleston, Mayor Billy Keyserling of Beaufort, Mayor Tim Goodwin of Folly Beach and others…
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Greenville City Fire Department Forms Community Risk Reduction Team
May 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville City Fire Chief Steve Kovalcik has authorized the formation of a Community Risk Reduction Team (CRRT), which will be responsible for developing and conducting public education programs,…
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SC Chamber Safety Awards Presented to Renewable Water Resources
May 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) was presented the South Carolina Chamber Safety Awards in March of 2015 to honor their efforts in making workplace safety a priority. The following…
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Richland County Celebrates Role as First ‘Connected’ Capital Community in U.S.
May 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County was officially named the first “Connected” certified capital community in the United States at a ceremony Wednesday and released a technology action plan that offers…
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Carpet and Padding Recycling Now Offered at Caughman Road Landfill Drop-off
May 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling is now offering a new disposal service for residents: most unwanted carpets and carpet padding will be accepted at the Caughman…
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South Carolina 2014 Notable Documents Announced
May 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the selection of the most notable South Carolina state government documents of 2014. The event will mark the 25th…
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Columbia Fire Department now seeking experienced Firefighter II certified candidates
May 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fire Department is now seeking experienced Firefighter II certified candidates to begin immediate firefighter shift work after a shortened 4-week job orientation course. Qualified candidates…
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Economic Analysis Shows Business License Tax Needs Reform
May 13, 2015Business leaders rallying behind business license tax reform bill COLUMBIA, SC – On May 6, 2015 more than 100 members of South Carolina’s business community joined state policymakers for…
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Construction begins on Innovista (Greene Street) Phase One Project
May 12, 2015RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The Richland Penny program, in partnership with the University of South Carolina and the City of Columbia, announced today the start of construction on the Innovista,…
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South Carolina Business Leaders United in Calling for Passage of Roads Bill This Year, Commend Special Order Vote
May 12, 201526 members of the SC Business Roundtable release letter to the Senate urging passage of bill to fix SC roads . COLUMBIA, SC – This week, dozens of South Carolina…
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VA Celebrates National Nurses Week May 6-12
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the nation’s largest single employer of nurses, joins the American Nurses Association in honoring America’s nurses dedicated to saving lives and…
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Richland County Showcases Unique Weather Monitoring Network – RC WINDS
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County is using a high-tech, weather monitoring network to better respond to emergency situations, and now the same network is accessible to the public through an updated…
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The City of Columbia is Now Accepting Online Payments for Parking Citations
May 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Parking Services Department is working with T2 Systems and South Carolina Interactive to develop a real time payment system which offers those receiving…
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Graham Applauds Senate Vote To Ensure Congressional Review of Iran Nuclear Deal
May 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires President Obama to submit any deal with Iran…
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SBA Announces Top Winners of Business Competition for Innovations That Empower Women’s Lives
May 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced the winners of its InnovateHER Business Challenge at a National Small Business Week event, the “2015 InnovateHER Business Challenge Finals,” hosted…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces the Month of the Military Spouse
May 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued a proclamation designating May 2015 the Month of the Military Spouse, encouraging all South Carolinians to honor the courage and sacrifice of our…
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Speaker Lucas Reacts to Senate GOP Infrastructure Plan
May 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement in response to the Senate Republican Caucus’ newly created infrastructure plan. “The Legislature has an obligation to the…
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City of Columbia Urges Consumers to Understand their Water “From Source to Tap” During Drinking Water Week
May 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – City of Columbia As Drinking Water Week continues, the City of Columbia joins the American Water Works Association and water professionals across the country in highlighting the…
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State House Report: Top Three Things You Need to Know
May 9, 2015
By Ashley Hunter Governor Signs SC State Bill; Senate GOP Proposes New Roads Plan and Senate Adopts Budget A Conference Committee of 3 House Members and 3 Senators…
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Lancaster County Council of the Arts is accepting applications for Academic Scholarship
May 6, 2015LANCASTER, SC – The Lancaster County Council of the Arts is accepting applications for the new $500 LCCA Academic Scholarship, which will be awarded to a high school senior residing…
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Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions
May 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is seeking persons to serve on a variety of boards and commissions. Participation is another way city residents can take part in their…
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Speakers to Highlight the Impact of Broadband Internet at CONNECTIONS 2015 Event
May 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County residents can learn about improving everything from health to wealth later this month when national and local technology experts convene in Columbia to discuss the implications…
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2014 S.C. Environmental Awareness Award Call for Nominations
May 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The state of South Carolina is seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who are doing extraordinary work for the natural environment. Nominations will be accepted through…
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Graham, Scott Introduce Legislation to Rename Hollings Judicial Center in Charleston
April 30, 2015CHARLESTON, SC– South Carolina’s United States Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott have introduced legislation to rename the Hollings Judicial Center in Charleston as the J. Waties Waring Judicial Center.…
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Town of Batesburg-Leesville Announces Free Safety Blitz for Residents
April 29, 2015Batesburg-Leesville , SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville’s Fire Chief, Jay Hendrix, is excited to announce a Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Blitz on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at…
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Mayor Benjamin Joins National Panel on Fiscal Leadership
April 28, 2015BOSTON, MA – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin joined some of the nation’s foremost experts on public finance in Boston, Massachusetts today to discuss how the City of Columbia is using new…
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SC Treasurer’s Office Names Unclaimed Property Director
April 28, 2015South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointed Dayle DeLong to serve as Senior Assistant State Treasurer. DeLong will oversee Palmetto Payback, South Carolina’s unclaimed property program. DeLong joins the…
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