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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Dorn VA Medical Center to host mental health summit
September 9, 2015
What: “A Community of Care: Building Connections” Guest speaker, Nicole Gibson, Director of State Policy & Grassroots Advocacy, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention When: Friday, September 11, 2015 – 12:15…
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Councilwoman Devine to host open house
September 9, 2015WHAT: City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine will host her September Open House. WHO: Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine WHERE: City Hall, 1737 Main Street WHEN: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 5 – 8 p.m.…
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Dedicated volunteers join Richland Library Foundation & Richland Library Friends
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – New faces are joining seasoned ones as two groups of volunteers commit their time and talents to the Richland Library Friends and Richland Library Foundation Boards. The library’s…
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Residents can save water and spruce up soil with rain barrels, compost bins
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Richland County residents can save water and improve their soil quality by ordering rain barrels and compost bins that are available at discounted prices through several local organizations.…
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Town of Batesburg-Leesville receives two grants
September 9, 2015BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville announced the awarding of two first responder grants for more than $50,000 that will provide direct assistance in purchasing life saving equipment. The…
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DEA national take back initiative in Cayce set for September 26th
September 9, 2015CAYCE, SC – On September 26th 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Cayce Department of Public Safety and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2015 Angels
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2015 Angels
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…
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Town of Batesburg-Leesville receives two grants
September 9, 2015
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville announced the awarding of two first responder grants for more than $50,000 that will provide direct assistance in purchasing life saving equipment. The…
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DEA national take back initiative in Cayce set for September 26th
September 9, 2015
CAYCE, SC – On September 26th 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Cayce Department of Public Safety and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its…
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Gov. Haley and fellow governors oppose Iran Nuclear Agreement
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and fourteen fellow governors sent a letter to President Barack Obama, this morning, opposing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or the Iran Nuclear Agreement.…
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Gov. Haley and fellow governors oppose Iran Nuclear Agreement
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and fourteen fellow governors sent a letter to President Barack Obama, this morning, opposing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or the Iran Nuclear Agreement.…
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City selected as Build it with KaBOOM! community partner
September 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The CarMax Foundation and KaBOOM!, a national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids, have awarded the City of Greenville…
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City Manager Spotlight – September 2015
September 6, 2015
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 Managers Spotlight on…
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City of Columbia municipal election Tuesday, November 3, 2015
September 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Municipal Election Commission of the City of Columbia announces the general election for the City of Columbia to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.…
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Columbia City Council holds afternoon work session and evening meeting
September 2, 2015
By Temple Ligon COLUMBIA, SC – Council met last Tuesday, September 1, for its 2:00 p.m. work session at City Hall. The Columbia Museum of Art was represented by…
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S.C. Rep. Jenny Horne selected for 2015 Aspen-Rodel Fellowship
September 2, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – The Aspen Institute has announced the next group of Rodel Fellows, and South Carolina State Rep. Jenny Horne (R-Summerville), who gave a moving speech in July that helped…
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NASCAR executive to keynote the City of Columbia’s 2015 Green Business Conference
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NASCAR Vice President for Green Innovation Dr. Michael Lynch will deliver the keynote address at the ninth annual Green is Good for Business Conference on Tuesday, September…
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Talking Book Services staff members receive award
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Talking Book Services director, Sandy Knowles, was presented with the Employer of the Year award on August 22, 2015 at the National Federation…
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Mayor Benjamin and City Council to proclaim “Solarize Columbia Day”
September 2, 2015New partnership is the latest step towards a greener more sustainable Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council will issue a proclamation today making the…
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Rare WWII aircraft to land in Greenville
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – “Almost every year that the Collings Foundation’s WW II aircraft came to the Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina, Hugh Brown, along with his lifelong friend, Bucky…
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Richland County recognized by Cigna for commitment to employee health
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County has been named a Cigna Well-Being Award honoree for its commitment to improving the health and wellness of employees through its workplace programs. The award from…
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Haley, Brownback Pledge Any Action Within Their Power To Stop Terrorist Transfers
August 26, 2015
“We Will Not Be Part Of Any Illegal Action By This Administration” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas signed a letter to Secretary of…
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VA reaches historic milestone in backlog reduction
August 26, 2015
Disability Claims Backlog dips below 100K – Lowest Ever in VA’s History COLUMBIA, SC – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reached a significant milestone this week when the…
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Mogul establishing first North American operations in the Upstate
August 26, 2015
Company Investing $17.6 Million To Establish A Facility In Laurens County LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Mogul, a privately-owned company that focuses on the production of and sale of nonwovens, is…
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Mogul establishing first North American operations in the Upstate
August 26, 2015
Company Investing $17.6 Million To Establish A Facility In Laurens County LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Mogul, a privately-owned company that focuses on the production of and sale of nonwovens, is…
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