Wilson Statement on Iran Nuclear Deal
July 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after President Obama announced a nuclear agreement with Iran: “I am disappointed that President Obama has made more concessions…
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City of Columbia tosses the bin for recycling roll carts
July 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division announced that the curbside recycling program will be upgraded from the 18-gallon bins to 95-gallon roll carts for residents. “Today,…
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Grants awarded to improve 34 South Carolina communities
July 12, 2015More than 30 communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $16.3 million in funds from the latest round of the Community Development…
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Grants awarded to improve 34 South Carolina communities
July 12, 2015
More than 30 communities across the state are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $16.3 million in funds from the latest round of the Community Development…
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Graham applauds South Carolina State Legislature’s vote to take down Confederate Battle Flag
July 10, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement on the South Carolina Legislature’s vote in favor of removing the Confederate Battle Flag from Statehouse grounds. “This…
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Graham applauds South Carolina State Legislature’s vote to take down Confederate Battle Flag
July 10, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement on the South Carolina Legislature’s vote in favor of removing the Confederate Battle Flag from Statehouse grounds. “This…
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Statement From Mayor Joe Riley Re: Flag Removal From State Grounds
July 9, 2015
“Today, in South Carolina, division has been replaced with unity. Our state capitol building — a building that belongs to all South Carolinians — will house flags that belong to…
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Congressman Wilson applauds passage of Student Success Act
July 8, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. “Over the past few years, the Obama…
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Angel Investors Have Until July 31 to Apply for Tax Credit
July 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Investors now have more time to apply for Angel Investor Tax Credits thanks to a request from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the state legislature’s…
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Angel Investors Have Until July 31 to Apply for Tax Credit
July 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Investors now have more time to apply for Angel Investor Tax Credits thanks to a request from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the state legislature’s…
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Treasurer Reclaims $60 Million in Insurance Policies for SC Citizens
July 7, 2015This week the State Treasurer’s Office staff searched for and located two beneficiaries of life insurance policies totaling $325,925. The beneficiaries did not know the policies existed or that the…
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Treasurer Reclaims $60 Million in Insurance Policies for SC Citizens
July 7, 2015This week the State Treasurer’s Office staff searched for and located two beneficiaries of life insurance policies totaling $325,925. The beneficiaries did not know the policies existed or that the…
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Treasurer Reclaims $60 Million in Insurance Policies for SC Citizens
July 7, 2015
This week the State Treasurer’s Office staff searched for and located two beneficiaries of life insurance policies totaling $325,925. The beneficiaries did not know the policies existed or that the…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley on SC Senate Vote to Remove Confederate Battle Flag
July 6, 2015
“Senate today rose to this historic occasion” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement: “The South Carolina Senate today rose to this historic occasion, with a…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley on SC Senate Vote to Remove Confederate Battle Flag
July 6, 2015
“Senate today rose to this historic occasion” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement: “The South Carolina Senate today rose to this historic occasion, with a…
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Richland County Community Development Honored Nationally for Local Initiatives
July 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Community Development was presented with a national award for its continued efforts to improve local communities with several projects and initiatives. The John A. Sasso Award…
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Principal Appointed To Workforce Development Board
July 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Building a better workforce and improving job placement services have been of interest to Bobby Cunningham for some time. Cunningham is principal of the W.R. Rogers Adult,…
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Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Office Deploys Body Cameras
July 6, 2015
Finally, all Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office uniformed deputies who work in an enforcement capacity are wearing Taser Axon body cameras. Effective July 2, 2015 the final training session in the…
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City of Columbia Water and Sewer Rate Changes
July 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, June 16, 2015, City Council approved water and sewer rate increases that will take effect on July 1, 2015. To help better understand how the rate increases might…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful Receives $10,000 Grant from Lowe’s
June 30, 2015
Keep America Beautiful/Lowe’s Grant Supports Cayce, South Carolina Community Improvement Project COLUMBIA, SC – Keep the Midlands Beautiful today announced that Lowe’s has awarded a $10,000 grant to support Keep the Midlands…
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SC Alliance of Health Plans Issues Statement on King v. Burwell Decision
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Supreme Court’s decision in the King v. Burwell case today brings important clarity and certainty to ACA and to the health insurance markets in South Carolina. The federally provided subsidies for qualified…
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Chaplain Named Volunteer of the Year for Twenty Years of Visiting, Guiding Detainees
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – A familiar face has been visiting the detainees and staff of Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center for more than 20 years, spreading light, hope and guidance to…
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City of Columbia Water and Sewer Rate Changes
June 29, 2015On Tuesday, June 16, 2015, City Council approved water and sewer rate increases that will take effect on July 1, 2015. To help better understand how the rate increases might affect their bill,…
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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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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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