Gov. Nikki Haley Forges Partnership to Boost S.C. Workforce Services
February 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, along with a dozen state leaders, formalized a partnership Thursday that will boost South Carolina’s public workforce system, SC Works. The ultimate goal is…
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Legislative Delegation Elects New Commissioner To Represent 3rd Congressional District
February 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Legislative Delegation of the 3rd Congressional District has elected a new member to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission. Ben H. Davis Jr., of…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Letter to President Obama: Approve Keystone Pipeline
February 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Citing the economic development and energy security benefits of the Keystone XL pipeline, Governor Nikki Haley and governors across the country asked President Barack Obama to reconsider…
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Columbia City Council – February 10, 2015
February 11, 2015By Temple Ligon Council met Tuesday night at City Hall. The major contention of the night was the feasibility study on the concept of privately run water and sewer systems. The…
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Speaker Lucas: House Introduces Roads Bills
February 11, 2015Two Plans to Fix SC’s Crumbling Infrastructure COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) released the following statement after several pieces of comprehensive infrastructure reform legislation were introduced in…
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South Carolina Agriculture and Forestry Industries Have $41.7 Billion Economic Impact
February 10, 2015
Governor Haley/Commissioner Weathers cite 23% growth since 2006; Industries account for more than 212,000 jobs COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina agriculture and forestry have grown 23 percent since 2006 to have an…
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Allendale County Schools Awarded EPA Rebates to Replace Aging School Buses
February 10, 2015ATLANTA, SC – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Allendale County Schools via the South Carolina Department of Education has been awarded a portion of more than $3 million…
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Rotary Club of Greenville honors three law enforcement officials
February 10, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Rotary Club of Greenville honored three law enforcement officers for exceptional service today. The Rotary Club of Greenville held its annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at…
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Richland and Lexington County Road Construction Information for Week Beginning
February 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Expect delays and nighttime lane closures for exit ramp work on Interstate 20 at SC 215 Monticello Road (MM 68) in both directions. Completion is anticipated June 30,…
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Mayor Benjamin welcomes new Mayor’s Fellows to City Hall
February 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has ten new students as fellows this semester in his Mayor’s Fellows program. The fellowship, which provides both undergraduate and masters-level students the opportunity…
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South Carolina Department of Revenue Reviewing Suspected Returns to Prevent Fraudulent Refunds
February 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is reviewing a significant number of 2014 income tax returns flagged as being potentially fraudulent. The review is directly related…
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Law Enforcement Leaders Throw Support Behind Felix for Sheriff
February 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Ed Felix picked up endorsements from key law enforcement advocates in the race for Lexington County Sheriff. Doug Wright, Director of the National Criminal Enforcement Association (NCEA)…
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Councilwoman Corley Graduates from Elected Officials Institute of Government
February 9, 2015CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce announced the graduation of Councilwoman Eva Corley from the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s (MASC) Elected Officials Institute of Government. The Institute is designed to give elected officials an overview…
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Graham on Ukraine
February 9, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on President Obama’s reluctance to provide defensive weapons to Ukraine. “President Obama’s continual weakness in the face of…
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South Carolina business recruitment tops $5 billion for second year running
February 5, 2015Commerce records 146 projects, 19,020 jobs recruited to state in 2014 COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina posted another solid business recruitment year in 2014, with capital investment recruited to…
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Law enforcement officers form group to support Justin Britt for Sheriff
February 4, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – A group of law enforcement officers from Lexington County have formed new group to show their support for Justin Britt in the race for Sheriff. The group,…
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Richland County Council makes a R2 Connection
February 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Councilwoman Julie-Ann Dixon partnered with Richland School District Two to host the fourth annual R2 Connection Dinner this evening at the Richland School District Two Conference Center.…
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City To Continue Tree Restoration And Replacement Project Downtown
February 3, 2015
GREENVILLE SC – On Monday, the City of Greenville will continue its ongoing tree restoration and replacement program along Main Street, between East Court Street and West North Street. The purpose…
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Fairfield DSS Worker Graduates from Leadership Academy for Supervisors
February 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) is proud to announce that Tammy Davenport-Fulwood, with the Fairfield County Department of Social Services, was honored on January…
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Demolition of Building Next Phase in Decker Boulevard Facelift
February 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – As part of ongoing projects to revitalize Richland County’s Decker Boulevard, the demolition of a shuttered former bank building on Decker Boulevard got underway Monday, bringing a fresh…
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Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington, Sr. Selected For Riley Institute At Furman Diversity 8th Leaders Initiative’s Class
February 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Kelvin Washington, Sr. of Richland County Council is one of 38 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding areas selected to participate in the 8th Midlands class of…
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National Association for the Self-Employed Announces Expansion of 2015 “Growth Grant” Awards
February 2, 2015Grant Applications for 2015 Awards Now Being Accepted; Grants to Increase from $20k in 2014 to over $48k in 2015 for Entrepreneurs and Small Employers DALLAS, TX – The…
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Chief Dennis Tyndall Urges Legislative Leaders to Pass Statewide Victim Protection Bill
February 2, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – West Columbia Police Chief, and candidate for Lexington County Sheriff, Dennis Tyndall, today urged South Carolina Legislators to pass a law this legislative session to provide more…
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Chief Dennis Tyndall Announces Honorary Lexington County Co-Chairs for 600 Member Citizens Committee to Elect Dennis Tyndall
February 2, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – West Columbia Police Chief, and candidate for Lexington County Sheriff, Dennis Tyndall, announced the Chairpersons of the Lexington County Citizens Committee to Elect Dennis Tyndall. Co-Chairpersons of…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond Releases Second Annual Report on the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act
February 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On January 29, 2014, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond released the second annual report of qualified businesses that have registered with the Secretary of State under…
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The Statehouse Brief: Top Three Things You Need to Know
February 2, 2015
New on MidlandsBiz. Each week during the 121st Legislative Session of the South Carolina General Assembly, Ashley Hunter of McKay Public Affairs will report on the top three things you…
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Chief Dennis Tyndall Announces Honorary Lexington County Co-Chairs for 600 Member Citizens Committee to Elect Dennis Tyndall
February 2, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – West Columbia Police Chief, and candidate for Lexington County Sheriff, Dennis Tyndall, announced the Chairpersons of the Lexington County Citizens Committee to Elect Dennis Tyndall. Co-Chairpersons of…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond Releases Second Annual Report on the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act
February 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On January 29, 2014, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond released the second annual report of qualified businesses that have registered with the Secretary of State under…
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Richard Cohn, Sr. Appointed to Chairman of City of Columbia Planning Commission
January 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richard Cohn, Sr. has recently been appointed by the City of Columbia Planning Commission to serve as Chairman. In the past, Cohn has served as a board…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Establishes Domestic Violence Task Force
January 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announces Executive Order 2015-04, establishing the Domestic Violence Task Force of South Carolina to comprehensively address the cultural issues surrounding domestic violence, including social, economic and…
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Pritzker Announces Competition for Next Round of Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Designations
January 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that the round two designation competition of the ‘Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership’ (IMCP) is now open. IMCP, an Administration-wide initiative…
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Richard Cohn, Sr. Appointed to Chairman of City of Columbia Planning Commission
January 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richard Cohn, Sr. has recently been appointed by the City of Columbia Planning Commission to serve as Chairman. In the past, Cohn has served as a board…
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House Does Its Part to Make Sure Public Officials Do Not Receive Special Treatment
January 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed several pieces of legislation this week that are key components in its comprehensive…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, State Officials Tout Plan to Make S.C. Competitive
January 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – State officials – including Bobby Hitt, Secretary of Commerce, Janet Oakley, Secretary of Transportation, and Duane Parrish, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism – joined Governor Nikki…
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SC Unclaimed Property Director Appointed to National Board
January 28, 2015S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ unclaimed property director has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators executive board. Linda Gamble was appointed due to her experience overseeing…
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SC Unclaimed Property Director Appointed to National Board
January 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ unclaimed property director has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators executive board. Linda Gamble was appointed due to…
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SC Unclaimed Property Director Appointed to National Board
January 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ unclaimed property director has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators executive board. Linda Gamble was appointed due to…
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Graham, Grassley Demand Answers About Extradition of al-Qaeda Members to U.S. for Article III Trial
January 27, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with eight…
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Senator Tim Scott To Introduce CHOICE Act to Expand Educational Opportunities
January 27, 2015Measure focuses on children with disabilities, on military bases and in low-income communities WASHINGTON, DC– During his keynote address this morning at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), U.S. Senator…
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Richland and Lexington County Road Construction Information
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Expect delays and nighttime lane closures to widen Interstate 20 from Interstate 77 (MM 74.7) past Spears Creek Church Road (MM 84.6) in Richland County. Completion is…
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Comprehensive Tort Reform to Be Debated in SC Senate
January 26, 2015Senator Shane Massey Introduces Bills to Protect South Carolina Taxpayers From Lawsuit Abuse COLUMBIA, SC – On the first day of the legislative session, South Carolina Senator Shane Massey introduced two…
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Senator Darrell Jackson Honored By South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
January 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, honored legislators who had a perfect score on the 2014 Legislative Scorecard. The awards…
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Senator Darrell Jackson Honored By South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
January 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, honored legislators who had a perfect score on the 2014 Legislative Scorecard. The awards…
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SBA Announces Appointment of South Carolina Small Business Owner to Regional Regulatory Fairness Board
January 22, 2015
ATLANTA, GA – Columbia, South Carolina small business owner Frank Knapp, Jr. has been appointed to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Region IV Regulatory Fairness Board by SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet.…
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State of the State Address, Governor Nikki R. Haley
January 21, 2015
State of the State Address As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 21, 2015 The Statehouse, Columbia Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, constitutional officers…
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Mayor Benjamin Delivers 2015 State of the City Address
January 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin delivered his 2015 State of the City address Tuesday, January 20th at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Below are Mayor Benjamin’s full remarks as…
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Chapin Town Council to Hold Rescheduled Council Meeting Jan. 20
January 20, 2015CHAPIN, SC – The Chapin Town Council will hold its rescheduled council meeting at 7:00 pm Tuesday evening, January 20, in the Council Chambers at Chapin Town Hall, located at 157 NW Columbia Avenue,…
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Richland and Lexington County Road Construction Information for Week Beginning Jan 19, 2015
January 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Expect delays and nighttime lane closures to widen Interstate 20 from Interstate 77 (MM 74.7) past Spears Creek Church Road (MM 84.6) in Richland County. Completion is…
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Councilman William Dudley Gregorie enters the race for mayor
January 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston City Councilman William Dudley Gregorie formally announced his third run for Mayor of the City of Charleston during a press conference in the City Council Chambers…
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City Issues Statement Regarding Uber Operations Within the City Limits
January 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On January 15, 2015, the South Carolina Public Service Commission (“PSC”) issued an order directing that Rasier, LLC or its related companies and affiliates and/or its network partner…
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