Remarks by the President in Eulogy for the Honorable Reverend Clementa Pinckney
June 26, 2015
College of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina THE PRESIDENT: Giving all praise and honor to God. (Applause.) The Bible calls us to hope. To persevere, and have faith in things…
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President Davis Urges Legislature to move swiftly on flag
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University President Elizabeth Davis has issued a statement of support for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds in Columbia. “I applaud and…
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9th Native American Tribe Recognized by State of South Carolina
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs Board of Commissioners officially granted State Recognition to the PAIA-Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation of SC making them South Carolina’s 9th…
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Bessinger’s Barbeque to donate portion of sales to Mother Emanuel Hope Fund
June 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Following the tragic loss Wednesday of nine devoted and beloved members of the Charleston community, Bessinger’s Barbeque, a popular third generation Charleston-based restaurant serving Southern-style barbeque, will donate…
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Nexsen Pruet Applauds Governor & Lawmakers on Efforts to Remove Confederate Flag from State House
June 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Chairman of the Nexsen Pruet law firm issued this statement today. After last week’s violence in Charleston, South Carolinians revealed to the world that our…
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Nexsen Pruet Applauds Governor & Lawmakers on Efforts to Remove Confederate Flag from State House
June 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Chairman of the Nexsen Pruet law firm issued this statement today. After last week’s violence in Charleston, South Carolinians revealed to the world that our…
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Municipal Association board endorses removing the flag
June 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The board of the Municipal Association of SC endorsed removing the Confederate flag from the grounds of the State House. “It is time to put the issue…
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Municipal Association board endorses removing the flag
June 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The board of the Municipal Association of SC endorsed removing the Confederate flag from the grounds of the State House. “It is time to put the issue…
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Mayor Benjamin and City Council release statement on Confederate Flag removal
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the members of City Council released the following statement today following Governor Nikki Haley’s news conference calling for the Battle Flag of…
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Remarks From Governor Haley
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Remarks from Gov. Nikki Haley calling for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds. “This has been a very difficult time for our state.…
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Remarks From Governor Haley
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Remarks from Gov. Nikki Haley calling for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds. “This has been a very difficult time for our state.…
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Columbia Chamber Calls for Confederate Flag to be Removed
June 22, 2015
The Columbia Chamber Supports Removal of the Confederate Flag from Statehouse Grounds COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber today issued the following statement on the removal of the Confederate flag…
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Graham Calls for Removal of Confederate Battle Flag
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today urged that the Confederate Battle Flag be removed from the South Carolina State House grounds. “In the worst of tragedies, we…
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Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling Offers Clothing and Book Drop-off, Free Mulch
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling is now offering gently-used clothing and book collection at its two drop-off sites, and free mulch is available at the C&D Landfill.…
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Mayor Benjamin calls for Confederate Flag removal
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin sent the attached letter to South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley today calling on her and the South Carolina State Legislature to retire the…
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State Treasurer and Infrastructure Bank save $21 million in bond refinance
June 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis Jr. and State Transportation Infrastructure Bank Chairman Don Leonard announced the State has reached an agreement to refinance $173 million…
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Construction Employment Increases in 40 States and D.C. During the Past Year as 28 States and D.C. Add Construction Jobs Between April and May
June 20, 2015
California and Idaho Have Largest 12-Month Gains, West Virginia and Ohio Have Biggest Declines for the Year; Northeastern States Top Monthly Ranking While Energy-Producing States Experienced Monthly Job Losses …
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Construction Employment Increases in 40 States and D.C. During the Past Year as 28 States and D.C. Add Construction Jobs Between April and May
June 20, 2015
California and Idaho Have Largest 12-Month Gains, West Virginia and Ohio Have Biggest Declines for the Year; Northeastern States Top Monthly Ranking While Energy-Producing States Experienced Monthly Job Losses …
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Clyburn Statement on Charleston Shooting
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement today about last night’s shooting at Emanuel AME Church: It is with great sadness that…
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Statement of John Tecklenburg on the Horrific Shootings at Emanuel AME Church
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston mayoral candidate John Tecklenburg released the following statement on the horrific shootings at Emanuel AME church: Words cannot express the heartbreak that Sandy and I are…
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Lake Hartwell Named Among The 100 Best Bass Lakes In America By B.A.S.S.
June 18, 2015
First Time Distinction for Lake Hartwell ANDERSON, SC – In the newly released July/August issue of Bassmaster Magazine, B.A.S.S. named Lake Hartwell among the 100 Best Bass Lakes in…
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Statement from Mayor Knox White on Charleston Shooting
June 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Statement from Mayor Knox White: “My fellow City Council members, and the entire City of Greenville, join me in extending heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the families…
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Enjoy CCPL programs in July
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Enjoy the wide variety of free classes, exhibits and events throughout July, and remember that Summer Reading programs for all ages last through August 10. Check out…
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City of Columbia Recognized as 2015 Playful City USA Community
June 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is being honored with a 2015 Playful City USA designation for the second time by KaBOOM!. In partnership with the Humana Foundation, KaBOOM!…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on Charleston Tragedy
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Upon returning home to Charleston this morning, Senator Tim Scott released the following statement. “The horror that occurred at Mother Emanuel last night has truly devastated our…
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City of Columbia Officials Issue Statements Regarding Charleston Shooting Incident
June 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is urging all citizens to be cautious and aware of their surroundings during the ongoing manhunt for the suspect in the Charleston shooting…
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City of Columbia 2014 Water Quality Report
June 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia, SC has released the 2014 Water Quality Report. This Report is provided to all City of Columbia water customers to comply with the…
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Brad Allen of The ART of Real Estate appointed to State Housing, Finance and Development Authority
June 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley made a new appointment for Commissioner to the State Housing, Finance and Development Authority this week. Brad Allen, of The ART of Real Estate, will finish…
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Trespasser Responsibility Act Passed in South Carolina
June 18, 2015
Bill H.3266 Protects SC Landowners COLUMBIA, SC – On Wednesday, June 3, 2015, SC lawmakers passed House Bill H.3266, the Trespasser Responsibility Act bill, by a 41-1 vote in…
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Speaker Lucas Statement on Senator Clementa Pinckney
June 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – SC House Speaker Jay Lucas issued the following statement regarding the death of Senator Clementa Pinckney. “As a loving father, husband and dedicated public servant, Clementa Pinckney was…
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City Budget Breakdown
June 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – This past Tuesday night, June 16, Columbia City Council approved a FY 15/16 budget worth $130,727,558, an increase of 2.6%, or $3,263,468 over the previous year. The…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Governor Nikki Haley released the following statement: “Michael, Rena, Nalin and I are praying for the victims and families touched by tonight’s senseless tragedy at Emanuel AME Church.…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley
June 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Governor Nikki Haley released the following statement: “Michael, Rena, Nalin and I are praying for the victims and families touched by tonight’s senseless tragedy at Emanuel AME Church.…
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Graham Statement on Charleston Shooting
June 18, 2015
CHARLETSON, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on the horrific shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston. “Our prayers are with…
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Graham Statement on Charleston Shooting
June 18, 2015
CHARLETSON, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on the horrific shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston. “Our prayers are with…
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SC Ports Projects 7% Container Growth, $165.5 Million in Capital Expenditures
June 17, 2015
Port of Charleston, Inland Port handle unprecedented volumes in May . . CHARLESTON, SC – Following a record-setting month of container volumes achieved in May, the SC Ports Authority Board of…
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SC Ports Projects 7% Container Growth, $165.5 Million in Capital Expenditures
June 17, 2015
Port of Charleston, Inland Port handle unprecedented volumes in May . . CHARLESTON, SC – Following a record-setting month of container volumes achieved in May, the SC Ports Authority Board of…
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House Still Committed to Fixing Roads
June 17, 2015
Amends Sine Die Resolution to address infrastructure reform COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House amended its sine die resolution to…
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Wilson Applauds Passage of Intelligence Reauthorization Act
June 16, 2015
Wilson’s “Cyberattack Standards Study Act” Included as Amendment COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2596, the Intelligence Authorization Act for…
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Graham Opposes McCain-Feinstein Amendment
June 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on his vote against the McCain-Feinstein Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. The measure passed by a vote…
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Governor Haley signs construction material tax exemption bill into law
June 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Habitat for Humanity affiliates in South Carolina will soon be granted extra resources to increase their impact across the state, thanks to a bill signed into law…
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GTL Begins Providing Video Visitation Services to the South Carolina Department of Corrections
June 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Global Tel*Link (GTL), the leading provider of integrated correctional technology solutions, announces that it has provided video visitation and scheduling management technology to the South Carolina Department of…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces Final Unemployment Trust Fund Loan Payment
June 15, 2015
Early Payment Saves Millions In Tax Dollars, Reestablishes Solvency COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley and the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced that the almost $1…
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Innovista Phase One Groundbreaking Ceremony
June 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Transportation Penny Program held the groundbreaking for Phase I of its Innovista project today at 10 a.m. at the Greene Street athletic fields. “This…
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City Council finds new ways to fund public safety
June 11, 2015
By Temple Ligon COLUMBIA, SC – At last week’s Columbia City Council meeting, votes came in along lines of race. Voting for first-reading approval of water and sewer rate…
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City Featured in National Report for Providing Financial Literacy Programs to its Residents
June 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia was featured in the National League of Cities’ (NLC) report that highlights city leaders’ ongoing commitment to addressing the financial challenges of their…
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Dorn VAMC Summer Student Program – Teenage Summer of Service
June 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Fifty teenagers became William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center volunteers. Their “Summer of Service” will last about two months as part of the Dorn VA Summer…
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Wilson Seeks Unified Cyberattack Measurement
June 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after introducing theCyberattack Standards Study Act in the House of Representatives today. The bill directs the Director of National Intelligence to…
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Local Business, Elite Nutrition & Performance needs support to be moved on to the next step for a $100,000 grant from the Mission Main Street Grants program
June 10, 2015
Help Elite Nutrition & Performance grow by voting online before June 19th. . COLUMBIA, SC – Elite Nutrition & Performance, a local comprehensive nutrition and fitness consulting business, has applied…
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City Manager Teresa Wilson Selected for Liberty Fellowship’s 12th Class
June 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – A fighter pilot, an award winning novelist and a state attorney general. These are a few of the “firsts” represented by the newest class of Liberty Fellows.…
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