Richland County Flood Update Information
October 7, 2015Flooding Overview Maps Now Online: The Richland County GIS team has worked with several partners to provide recovery and assessment support in the form of mapping information. Several maps have…
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Boil water advisory lifted for Chapin Water customers
October 7, 2015CHAPIN, SC – The Town of Chapin has received notification from the City of Columbia that the city has lifted the Boil Water Advisory that was issued for Chapin area…
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Fall for Greenville to accept donations for flood relief efforts
October 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Beginning at the pre-event concert Thursday night, and continuing throughout the weekend, Fall for Greenville festival-goers will have an opportunity to support flood victims in the Midlands and…
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Fall for Greenville road closures
October 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC -The following roads will be closed for Fall for Greenville: Thursday, October 8 3:30 p.m. East Washington Street, from Main Street to Spring Street 7 p.m. Main…
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Greenville Police Department to support law enforcement efforts in Columbia
October 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Chief Ken Miller has announced that 10 officers (including one sergeant and one lieutenant) from the Greenville Police Department (GPD) are traveling to Columbia today to provide supplemental…
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Post storm update, FEMA info
October 7, 2015CHARLESTON, SC We are experiencing minor and intermittent flooding downtown in low lying areas which are typically affected by higher tides. Charleston Public Safety resources will continue to monitor road…
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SCAM ALERT: Avoid fraudulent charities looking to profit off flood
October 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the devastation of the recent flood, many South Carolinians are searching for ways to help victims. The SC Department of Consumer Affairs and Secretary of…
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South Carolinians impacted by severe storms and flooding encouraged to register with FEMA to be considered for recovery assistance
October 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – – As South Carolinians continue to respond and recover from recent severe storms and flooding, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) announced information about registering with and applying for…
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City of Columbia offices closed Thursday and Friday
October 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Due to hazardous conditions, City of Columbia offices will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 8 and Friday, Oct. 9, for all city operations, with the exception of…
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SCDOT provides flood debris collection information
October 7, 2015In anticipation of a major effort to collect debris resulting from the rain and flooding in the state, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) wants to make the public…
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Lexington County to provide containers for debris removal
October 7, 2015LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC – Lexington County is in the planning process to provide roll-off containers in major affected areas for residents to dispose of storm debris. Residents in the Pineglen…
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City of Columbia Announces partial repeal of system-wide boil water advisory
October 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Customers in the Town of Chapin and nearby areas are no longer under a boil water advisory, see attached map and details below. All other water customers…
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Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence cancelled
October 7, 2015Participants encouraged to volunteer in purple In light of the major recovery effort underway due to the October 2015 Flood, the Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence has been cancelled. Instead…
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SCDOR to offer tax relief to those impacted by severe storms and flooding in SC
October 7, 2015SCDOR to Offer Tax Relief to those Impacted by Severe Storms and Flooding in SC South Carolina taxpayers impacted by the severe storms and flooding that began October 1, 2015…
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City of Columbia debris removal underway today
October 7, 2015Select Garbage Service Also to Start Thursday, Oct. 8th The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is now collecting storm debris from citizens throughout its service area and will continue this…
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Gov. Haley secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 6, 2015COLUMBIA , SC – Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) will be made available to assist people who…
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City of Columbia works to stabilize Columbia Canal
October 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Utilities and Engineering Department along with SCE&G and the National Guard are currently working to stabilize and maintain water levels at the Columbia Canal…
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Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling updates
October 6, 2015RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County SW&R will begin normal curbside household trash and garbage collection beginning Wednesday, Oct. 7.Monday/Tuesday collection day customers can also put out their trash on…
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Town of Lexington Updates
October 6, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – 1- Gibson Pond Park will reopen today and the boardwalk/overlook areas will be cordoned off to the public. 2- Town of Lexington Traffic Court cases for Thursday,…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding
October 6, 2015WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet issued the following statement after the announcement of the Presidential disaster declaration for several counties in South Carolina affected by…
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City Offices closed Wednesday, October 7
October 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Due to inclement weather, City of Columbia offices will be closed tomorrow, October 7, 2015, for all city operations, with the exception of essential services. City leadership will…
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Richland County to Open Wednesday; Council Approves $1.5 Million for Recovery Efforts
October 6, 2015Richland County Council approved $1.5 million to put toward emergency response assessment and recovery efforts. Councilmembers also approved a contract with AshBritt, a FEMA-approved national rapid-response disaster recovery and special…
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City of Charleston update after the storm
October 6, 2015The following are updates from City of Charleston: The City has shifted from a response to a recovery process. City damage assessment teams are evaluating damage within the City and…
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Greenville emergency services lending aid to rescue and recovery efforts
October 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Having been spared the brunt of this weekend’s historic rain event, the Greenville City Fire Department and public safety agencies throughout Greenville County are now focusing their efforts on…
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FEMA Disaster Relief Information for South Carolina
October 6, 2015If you live in Charleston, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, or Williamsburg county, you can apply for federal assistance. Apply at: http://www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362 / 800-462-7585 (TTY)
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Lexington County officials urge public to stay home, off roads
October 6, 2015LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. – As emergency operations in Lexington County shift from response to assessment and recovery, officials say residents should stay home throughout Monday evening and night. While there…
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Richland County Offices to Close Tuesday; Meetings Canceled, Garbage Pickup Suspended
October 5, 2015Richland County Government offices will remain closed Tuesday, with the exception of essential personnel. As emergency officials shift to recovery mode after this week’s catastrophic flooding, the public is asked…
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City announces water distribution sites for drinking water
October 5, 2015City of Columba officials held a press conference announced water distribution sites and to provide details on water service, the City’s FEMA Type I request and United Way of the…
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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on disaster declaration
October 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley released the following statement after President Barack Obama signed a disaster declaration for South Carolina: “Tonight’s federal declaration was an extremely important first step in our…
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Richland County Councilwoman to host annual Fall Forum
October 5, 2015RICHLAND COUNTY, SC — Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson of District Two is hosting her annual Fall Forum Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at 6 p.m. at St. Andrews Park, located…
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Cayce Issues Boil Water Advisory
October 5, 2015As a precautionary measure, the City of Cayce is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for the entire City and all out of City water customers. City is working to protect the water quality…
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Updated Richland County shelter list
October 4, 2015Richland County Emergency Services Department is working with the community to open temporary shelters to assist with people displaced by flooding. Several roads in Richland County have been rendered…
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Charleston Metro Chamber endorses candidates for Mt. Pleasant Town Council
October 2, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee (CMCC PAC) is pleased to announce its endorsement of Rodly Millet, Nick Collins, Ben Bryson and Chris O’Neal…
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Richland County Month in Review: September
October 1, 2015RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The following are highlights from Richland County Government in September. Richland County Development Services, which includes several departments and divisions, received the Government Customer Service Community of…
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Department of Energy awards $6.7-million to Clemson University
October 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Clemson University experts are leading a $6.7-million research project that could dramatically reduce energy consumption worldwide by developing industrial motors that run more efficiently. The research that…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Summerville Mayoral candidate
October 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee (CMCC PAC) announces its endorsement to re-elect Bill Collins as Mayor for the Town of Summerville. The CMCC…
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Greenville City Fire Department to celebrate Fire Prevention Week
September 30, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Location matters when it comes to your smoke alarm. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom…
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Charleston Metro Chamber Political Action Committee announces endorsed candidate for town of Summerville Mayor
September 30, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee (CMCC PAC) announces its endorsement to re-elect Bill Collins as Mayor for the Town of Summerville. The CMCC…
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2015 Columbia Choice Awards call for entries
September 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission and Columbia Green present the 14th Annual Columbia Choice Awards for Landscaping and Beautification. These prestigious awards recognize individuals, businesses, neighborhoods…
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County to provide information regarding blighted residential structures during next Belton City Council Meeting
September 29, 2015BELTON, 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, 2015COLUMBIA, 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, 2015LEXINGTON, 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, 2015RICHLAND 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, 2015Mayor 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, 2015RICHLAND 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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DHEC vaccinates more than 3,700 to help prevent spread of hepatitis A in Upstate
September 23, 2015COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced it has provided 3,706 vaccinations through its hepatitis A vaccine clinics in Spartanburg and Greenville. Vaccinations…
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Town of Lexington Decommissioning Coventry Woods Wastewater Plant
September 23, 2015LEXINGTON, 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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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project Receives Final U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Approval
September 22, 2015Project earns Chief’s Report in record four years; Charleston to be deepest East Coast harbor CHARLESTON, SC – The 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project announced receipt of its Chief’s Report…
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