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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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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SC Treasurer’s Office Names Unclaimed Property Director
April 28, 2015
South 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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Advertisement of Vacancies on the Commercial Revolving Loan Review Board
April 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is accepting applications for the Commercial Revolving Loan Review Board. Individuals applying for this board must be a Community Banker or a Small…
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DHEC Board Appoints Catherine Heigel as Director
April 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control announced the appointment of Catherine Heigel as director of the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). “The selection…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Celebrates S.C. Teacher of the Year, Announces Teacher Appreciation Month
April 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman in celebrating the 2015 South Carolina Teacher of the Year and announcing a statewide proclamation…
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Columbia City Council work session, Tuesday, April 21
April 22, 2015By Temple Ligon COLUMBIA, SC – Council took most of its work session Tuesday afternoon as time to discuss water and sewer rates, but specifically how to extract money…
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Seven Additional S.C. Counties Certified as Work Ready
April 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Seven counties were recognized today for achieving certification through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities (SCWRC) initiative. The counties are: Barnwell, Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Lee, Lexington, and…
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Go Red Fashion Show Yields $3500 for American Heart Association
April 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and the City of Columbia presented a check for $3,500 to the American Heart Association during the City Council meeting held this evening. …
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2015
April 21, 2015
Labor Force Continues To Rise, Employment Sets Another Record The number of South Carolinians working in March increased 5,838 and reached another historic high with an estimated 2,096,110 people. March…
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State House Report: Top Three Things You Need to Know
April 20, 2015
Road Funding and Dept. of Transportation Restructuring; State Bond Bill; and Body Cameras 1. Last week, the members of the House of Representatives spent extensive time debating 3579,…
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City selected as Finalist for NUSA Neighborhood Program Award
April 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City’s Community Development Department was selected as a finalist for the 2015 Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) Best Neighborhood Program Award for its Access Columbia Financial Literacy Conference.…
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VA Announces New Grants to Help End Veteran Homelessness
April 16, 2015
Initiative Targets 45,000 Homeless and At-Risk Veterans and Families in High-Need Communities CHARLESTON, SC – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald announced March 31, the award of $2…
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City Council Recognized Top Recruiters for Lifesavers Blood Drive
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Last night, Columbia City Council recognized the top three City staff recruiters who served as team captains for their departments during the annual blood drive, the Columbia…
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City Receives Additional Funding for Individual Development Account Program
April 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Assets for Independence Program, a division of the Federal Health and Human Services, announced a $75,000 grant that will be matched by the City with an…
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Mayor Benjamin releases statement on former Mayor Coble’s hospitalization
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement today in response to former Mayor Bob Coble being transported to Providence Hospital after becoming ill at the South…
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Council adopts Mayor Benjamin’s revenue plan
April 15, 2015Proposal reduces water/sewer rate increase, secures public safety funding and cuts taxes COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia City Council voted 5-2 to adopt Mayor Steve Benjamin’s comprehensive proposal to secure…
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Senator Scott on Importance of Body Cameras
April 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement as the South Carolina Legislature begins consideration of S.47, a bill to require body-worn cameras for law enforcement: “I…
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Speaker Lucas: House Passes Comprehensive Domestic Violence Legislation
April 15, 2015
Deters future crimes, promotes awareness, and transforms culture COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) released the following statement after the House passed H. 3433, the Domestic…
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S.C.’s Top Legal Group Backs Police Body Cam Bill
April 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ), the leading voice for plaintiff’s attorneys in the Palmetto State, on Wednesday formally endorsed a bipartisan bill in the State…
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Committee Passes Graham-Authored Legislation on Iran Nuclear Agreement
April 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today praised the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for passing legislation he co-authored, S. 615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (Corker-Menendez-Graham). The legislation, which…
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Mayor Steve Benjamin Announced SWELP Fundraising Campaign
April 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Mayor Steve Benjamin announced the Summer Work Experience Leadership Program (SWELP) fundraising campaign today at City Hall. “We’re looking to increase SWELP jobs from 250 to 1000…
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USO South Carolina Recognizes its 125 Volunteers during National Volunteer Week and Gives Community a Chance to Help Make a Difference
April 14, 2015Volunteers make it possible for USO South Carolina to serve more than 100,000 troops and families each year COLUMBIA, SC – As people across the country take this week to…
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Gov. Haley Proclaims April 16 Healthcare Decisions Day
April 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), April 16, the SC Bar is leading a local initiative to increase awareness and understanding of advance care planning…
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City Announces New Chair of Minority Business Advisory Council
April 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia announces Greg Davis as the chair of the Mayor’s Minority Business Council (MBAC). The MBAC assists the Mayor in coordinating the City’s efforts…
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Richland County Community Development Debuts New Affordable Housing Duplex
April 13, 2015RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The highlight of a series of events organized by Richland County Community Development this week was the celebration of a new affordable housing duplex that two local…
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Tige Watts Ends Campaign for Columbia City Council, Endorses Howard Duvall in Election for At-Large Seat
April 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Neighborhood leader Tige Watts announced today he will not file to run for Columbia City Council and will instead support Howard Duvall, who recently declared his candidacy…
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Tige Watts Ends Campaign for Columbia City Council, Endorses Howard Duvall in Election for At-Large Seat
April 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Neighborhood leader Tige Watts announced today he will not file to run for Columbia City Council and will instead support Howard Duvall, who recently declared his candidacy…
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U.S. Forest Service Renews 20,123 SF Lease for 10 Years
April 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The U.S. Forest Service has renewed their lease for ten years at 4931 Broad River Road in Columbia, South Carolina. The agency occupies 20,123 square feet of…
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SCDOT Employees to Pick Up Litter Statewide Week of April 20 in Support of Governor Haley’s Litter Prevention Month Proclamation
April 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – In support of Governor Nikki Haley’s designation of April as litter prevention month, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to deploy its Maintenance crews in…
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Richland County Month in Review: March
April 6, 2015The following are highlights from Richland County Government in March: Paige Greene, executive director of Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), was named the recipient of the Kappa Alpha…
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Community Development to Celebrate 40 Years of Service to the Midlands
April 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department and the Columbia Council of Neighborhoods (CCN) will host an Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 5:30…
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Department of Commerce honors 2015 Ambassadors for Economic Development
April 5, 2015State recognizes leaders as part of 2015 Industry Appreciation Week COLUMBIA, SC – As part of the annual Industry Appreciation Week, the South Carolina Department of Commerce on Thursday…
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