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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Rogers Joins IMPH as Manager of Legislative Services
April 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) announced that Tim Rogers has joined our staff as Manager of Legislative Services. His extensive experience includes…
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Loftis to host Trump, Ashcroft, Fiorina at SFO conference
April 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) today announced that businessman and investor Donald Trump, and author Travis Brown, will deliver keynote addresses at its spring meeting on…
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Loftis to host Trump, Ashcroft, Fiorina at SFO conference
April 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) today announced that businessman and investor Donald Trump, and author Travis Brown, will deliver keynote addresses at its spring meeting on…
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Loftis to host Trump, Ashcroft, Fiorina at SFO conference
April 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) today announced that businessman and investor Donald Trump, and author Travis Brown, will deliver keynote addresses at its spring meeting on…
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Rogers Joins IMPH as Manager of Legislative Services
April 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) announced that Tim Rogers has joined our staff as Manager of Legislative Services. His extensive experience includes…
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Graham Statement on Iranian Nuclear Negotiations
April 2, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the Iranian nuclear negotiations. Graham is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. “I have…
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MetroConnects Receives SC DHEC Facility Excellence Award
April 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – MetroConnects announced that they have received the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Facility Excellence Award for 2014. This prestigious award was presented to MetroConnects…
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SCDOT Receives FHWA “Accelerated Innovation Deployment” Grant
April 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is one of six state Departments of Transportation to receive Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grants to fund demonstration programs for innovative…
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Statement by Senators Lindsey Graham and John McCain on Iran Nuclear Negotiations
April 1, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John McCain (R-Arizona) today released the following statement on the Iran nuclear negotiations: “We appreciate the diligent efforts to find…
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Richland County Celebrates Fair Housing Month in April
March 31, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County will recognize Fair Housing Month in April with several activities that promote equal and fair housing for all. Each April, the U.S. Department of Housing…
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Richland County Marks National Community Development Week
March 31, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Community Development (RCCD) will join its counterparts across the nation to celebrate National Community Development (CD) Week by showcasing federally funded projects and programs that…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis Returns $300,000 to State
March 31, 2015Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ belief in efficiency and saving taxpayers’ money has converged into a strategic partnership with Wells Fargo & Company. This partnership has helped the State Treasurer’s Office (STO)…
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State Makes $75 Million Unemployment Trust Fund Loan Payment
March 30, 2015
Solvency on Track for Summer 2015 COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) today announced it made a $75 million early payment to the federal government towards…
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Richland County Council is engaging citizens in shaping local government policies
March 29, 2015Board and Commission Vacancies COLUMBIA, SC — Richland County Council provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourages its members to participate in discussions that affect and shape…
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Richland County Stormwater Management Seeking Volunteers to Help Mark Drains
March 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – If the Richland County Stormwater Management Division can relay just one important message to residents, it’s this: only rain should go down a storm drain. In its…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation February 2015
March 27, 2015
Employment Climb Continues; Unemployment Rate Holds Steady COLUMBIA, SC – The number of South Carolinians working continues to march upward, reaching another historic high in February. The estimated number of employed…
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Clyburn Statement On 5th Anniversary Of The Affordable Care Act
March 25, 2015
WASHINGTON – U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn delivered the following statement today on the Capitol steps about the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act: “Speaking…
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The State House Report – Top Three Things You Need to Know
March 23, 2015
By Ashley Hunter The Uber Bill; Addressing Road Funding and Income Tax Cuts; Internet Sales Tax Reform 1. The SC Transportation Companies Act (“the Uber Bill”), S.…
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Lights Out for #EarthHour in the City of Columbia
March 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On Saturday March 28, 2015 at 8:30pm, the City of Columbia will join hundreds of millions of other cities, businesses and organizations across the globe in switching…
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Graham-Ayotte Amendment to Increase Defense Spending Passes Senate Budget Committee
March 22, 2015WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire) today introduced and passed an amendment that would increase spending on defense. The vote in the Senate…
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Richland County Council honored 11 Unsung Heroines in our community
March 22, 2015RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County Councilwomen Joyce Dickerson and Julie-Ann Dixon recognized eleven (11) outstanding women for being trailblazers and true change agents. More than 75 people were in…
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Richland County CASA Director Bestowed National Director of the Year Award
March 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Of the more than 1,000 Court Appointed Special Advocate associations that fight for the safety of abused and neglected children across the nation, Richland County’s has been…
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Speaker Lucas: House Takes Dramatic Action to Save SC State
March 18, 2015
Paves way for University’s return to full potential COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Hartsville) issued the following statement after the House passed a joint resolution to address…
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Columbia Fire Department and Muscular Dystrophy Association Fill The Boot-60 Years Strong
March 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins and Executive Director of the Midlands Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Tara Heil announced today the locations for the 2015 MDA Boot…
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Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions
March 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, 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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Speaker Lucas: House Passes Responsible Budget Plan
March 16, 2015Funds government operations and invests in future COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed H. 3701, the General Appropriations Bill for…
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