Mayor MacDougall to present “State of Town” address on Monday, February 1, 2016
January 27, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – Mayor Steve MacDougall will present the “State of Town” Address at the February 1, 2016 Council Meeting starting at 6:30pm in Council Chambers (111 Maiden Lane). The…
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Seth Zeigler named new Police Chief for Town of Chapin
January 27, 2016
The Town of Chapin has hired Seth Zeigler to lead its Police Department, beginning February 8, 2016. Zeigler, a Chapin native, most recently served as Captain of the Patrol Division…
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3i Products Establishing Lancaster County Operations
January 25, 2016
Company Investing $3 Million To Create 100 New Jobs 3i Products, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of indoor and outdoor cushions and pillows, is establishing…
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Richland County Council recognizing Unsung Heroines
January 25, 2016
Richland County Councilwomen Joyce Dickerson and Julie-Ann Dixon are seeking nominations for the 2016 Richland County Distinguished Community Leadership Award (RCDCL). Seven RCDCL awards will be presented to honor the…
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Doko Meadows Park Foundation launches amphitheater fundraising efforts
January 25, 2016
The Doko Meadows Park Foundation, a nonprofit organization organized by the Town of Blythewood to raise funds for additional features in the Doko Meadows town park, recently received its first…
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Kershaw County receives infrastructure improvement grant from Black River Electric Cooperative
January 25, 2016Black River Electric Cooperative recently awarded a $50,000 Rural Development Act (RDA) grant to Kershaw County for infrastructure improvements to Governor’s Hill Industrial Park, the 200 acre county-owned park located…
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Mike Wooten elected Chairman of the SCDOT Commission
January 24, 2016
John N. Hardee elected Vice Chairman The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, unanimously elected Mike Wooten of the 7th Congressional District as…
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Six cities share $445,000 in grants to support childhood obesity prevention programs
January 22, 2016
Partnership Invests in Promising Programs to Encourage Kids’ Healthy Weight & Lifestyle The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced the winners of the 2016 Childhood Obesity Prevention Awards…
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Winter Weather Set to Move across Midlands this Weekend
January 22, 2016
Richland County residents are asked to stay alert of changing weather conditions as winter weather moves across the Midlands this weekend. Richland County is not under a winter weather watch…
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Belk announced as title sponsor of 2016 Fall for Greenville Festival donates $44,500 to 11 nonprofit organizations
January 21, 2016
Fall for Greenville board members announced Belk, the private department store company based in Charlotte, N.C., as the title sponsor of the 2016 festival scheduled for October 14-16 in downtown…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
January 21, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking several Applicants. The purpose of BPAC…
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State of the State Address
January 20, 2016
As Prepared for Delivery by Governor Nikki Haley Wednesday, January 20, 2016 The Statehouse, Columbia Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, constitutional officers and my…
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Souper Bowl of Caring Celebrates 9th Annual National Day of Service
January 20, 2016
Mayor Steve Benjamin along with speakers from Harvest Hope Food Bank and Souper Bowl of Caring staff will kick off the 9th annual Service Blitz at Spring Valley High School…
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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Flowers for Tony at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park
January 20, 2016
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Flowers for Tony at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park January 30 through March 6, 2016, featuring the work of the…
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Mayor White proclaims January 19 “Solarize Greenville Day”
January 20, 2016
Mayor Knox White was joined by former U.S. Representative Bob Inglis and representatives of the Green Ribbon Advisory Committee, Upstate Forever and SmartPower to announce the City’s participation in Solarize…
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Advertisement of Vacancies on the Board of Zoning Appeals
January 20, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications for two (2) vacancies on the Board of Zoning Appeals. The purpose of the Board is to hear applications for variances to…
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Town of Lexington decommissions Coventry Woods Wastewater Plant
January 20, 2016
The Town of Lexington is taking continued steps to improve water quality for our citizens, and the entire Midlands Region, by decommissioning the Coventry Woods Wastewater Plant. This is the…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Research Director
January 20, 2016
New director to lead agency’s research initiatives, support economic development The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Benjamin D. Johnson has joined the agency as research director. Johnson will…
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SC Alliance to Fix Our Roads Backing local State Senators
January 19, 2016
The South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads will step-up its public information campaign in the Lexington area, supporting state senators who are working to find long-term funding that will…
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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 18, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Executive Budget FY 2016-17
January 15, 2016
Topline Budget Highlights: A Sustaining Commitment to South Carolina Schools Building on the past two years of success in education reform, Governor Haley announced her 2016 Education Reform…
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Flood relief extension deadline: February 16, 2016
January 15, 2016
South Carolina taxpayers impacted by the October 2015 floods were offered an extension for returns and payments due between October 1, 2015 and February 16, 2016. The February 16 extension deadline is approaching.…
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New banking program launched by City
January 15, 2016
The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department has kicked off “Bank On” Columbia and three revamped financial empowerment initiatives. Mayor Steve Benjamin, Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, City staff and partnering…
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SC legislative initiative would give state workers cost-of-living increase
January 14, 2016State budget proposal announced today, effort has bipartisan support backed by Senators Courson and Jackson. Too many state employees can’t afford to live. That was the resounding message at a…
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S.C. Chamber President Ted Pitts testifies on need to reform DOT
January 13, 2016
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts today testified before the House Legislative Oversight Committee about the need to reform the DOT as it relates to a comprehensive infrastructure…
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Trucking Association supports fuel-tax hike, regular review of DOT
January 13, 2016
The President & CEO of the South Carolina Trucking Association supports an increase in the state’s portion of the gasoline and diesel tax to improve the condition and safety of…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces 2016 Education Reform Initiative
January 13, 2016
“It’s time to deal with the facilities of the schools in our state.” Continuing her focus on statewide education reform, Governor Nikki Haley announced her 2016 Education Reform Initiative,…
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“Right to Try” Bill receives warm reception in SC Senate
January 13, 2016Access to Experimental Drugs for the Terminally Ill is Goal of Bill by Senator Campbell A subcommittee of the Senate Medical Affairs Committee gave the “Right to Try” bill (S.929)…
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Richland County Council Re-elects Chair, Vice Chair for 2016
January 12, 2016
At Richland County Council’s first meeting of the year, members re-elected Torrey Rush to serve as Chair and Greg Pearce to serve as Vice Chair for 2016. The Chair and…
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Ways and Means Committee Begins Committee Work
January 12, 2016
House Budget writers start deliberations House Ways and Means Chairman Brian White (District 6-Anderson) released the following statement: “The Ways and Means Committee and its subcommittees have been meeting since…
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Alzheimer’s Association honors Campbell children & wife for advocacy in respite care
January 12, 2016
In the first full week of the New Year, the Alzheimer’s Association hosted the first of many “Brain New You” events being held across the state to promote brain health…
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The County of Lexington receives national recognition for addressing rural healthcare disparities
January 11, 2016
The National Community Development Association is recognizing the County of Lexington with its 2016 Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award. Lexington County is the only community in South Carolina to…
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A Conversation with Lindsey Graham
January 9, 2016
Senator Lindsey Graham discuss his experiences in the 2016 campaign and look ahead to major issues confronting our nation this year. A Conversation with Lindsey Graham, Senator from South Carolina…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces statewide domestic violence reforms
January 9, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, members of the South Carolina Domestic Violence Task Force, and solicitors from around the state held a Statehouse press conference announcing the implementation of the first set…
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Anderson County flags lowered to half mast in honor of Senator Billy O’dell
January 7, 2016
Anderson County Council received news of the passing of Senator William “Billy” O’Dell. “It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to Senator O’Dell,” said County Council Chairman Tommy…
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Stringer resigns position at county to become executive director of Cancer Association of Anderson
January 7, 2016
Anderson County Communications Director Angela Stringer is leaving the County to assume the position of executive director of the Cancer Association of Anderson (CAA). “Angie has been an incredible asset…
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Richland County Business Service Center marks 10th anniversary
January 7, 2016
Every January, the local business community begins a new cycle of renewing business licenses – and for the past 10 years, the County’s Business Service Center has helped assist every…
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City launches new banking program and financial empowerment initiatives
January 7, 2016
Community Development is partnering up with BB&T, South State Bank and TD Bank to introduce “Bank On” Columbia. “Bank On” Columbia is a new program that will provide Columbia’s un-banked…
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Richland County holds public meetings to gather residents’ flooding input
January 7, 2016
Residents affected by the historic October 2015 floods are invited to offer input that will help Richland County plan for future natural disasters. The Community Input and Recovery Project is…
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Speech Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. January 5, 2016
January 6, 2016
Forty years ago the citizens of Charleston gave me the great honor and opportunity to serve them as your Mayor. Tonight, I wish to thank them and all of you…
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Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina to deliver Republican Address following State of the Union
January 6, 2016
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation following the State of…
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Statement from Richland County
January 5, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Following is a statement from Richland County Council Chairman Torrey Rush regarding the DOR investigation and Councilman Kelvin Washington: “Richland County Council will not uphold or perpetuate…
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SCDOR committed to government accountability, arrests two Richland County residents on tax charges
January 5, 2016
Two Richland County residents were arrested by South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) investigators on tax charges. The charges arose during the course of a separate SCDOR investigation. Brian DeQuincey…
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City Manager’s Spotlight – January 2016
January 4, 2016
By Teresa Wilson 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…
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Richland County Month in Review: December 2015
January 4, 2016
The following are highlights from Richland County Government in December: Richland County filled three key positions: Kevin Bronson was hired as the Assistant County Administrator for Public Safety, Jeffrey Ruble…
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Anderson County unemployment rate drops to lowest level in 14 years
December 28, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – Anderson County’s unemployment rate for the month of November was recorded at 4.6%, according to figures released today by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce. This is the…
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Visit Anderson & Visit Greenville named “2015 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism”
December 28, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – Sports Destination Management, a top publication for sports event planners and tournament directors recently honored Visit Anderson and Visit Greenville as recipients of the “2015 Champions of…
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City offering annual Christmas tree recycling program
December 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville is once again sponsoring its annual “Grinding of the Greens” Christmas tree recycling program. For the convenience of city residents, trees can be placed…
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Richland County Council Chairman Rush among Innovative Officials in DC at Joint Center December 2015 Roundtable
December 22, 2015
Chairman Torrey Rush, last week, joined twenty-four (24) of the nation’s most innovative and influential elected state, county, local, and tribal officials at a 3-day policy roundtable in Washington, DC for…
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House Ways and Means Chairman prepares Palmetto Farm Aid
December 22, 2015House Ways and Means Chairman Brian White (District 6-Anderson) today announced plans to introduce the first of several legislative responses to the catastrophic flooding the state received this October. The House…
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