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Rapid Shelter Columbia Seeking Donations
Rapid Shelter Columbia serves men and women over the age of 18 who are chronically unsheltered by offering primary care, mental health, substance and overall physical/mental well-being and support. As Rapid Shelter Columbia residents get settled into their new pallet, supplies are offered to make them feel more comfortable and supported. Please consider donating the […]
Central Midlands Council of Governments Hires Local Manager to Serve as New Executive Director
Britt Poole has been hired as the new Executive Director for the Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG,) effective July 1, 2023. Poole comes to the agency with 22 years of local government management experience, including serving as Administrator for the Town of Lexington since 2010. During his tenure as Town Administrator, Lexington has been […]
Dinkins Appointed to City of Columbia Planning Commission
Sanford Dinkins, a Vice President of Cox and Dinkins, a regional civil engineering firm, was appointed a Member of the City of Columbia’s Planning Commission. He previously served on the City’s Design, Development Review Commission. He helps lead the firms’ economic and community growth initiatives, continues the a[...]
April employment numbers show a South Carolina growing workforce
More South Carolinians were working in April than at anytime in history, according to data from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.
South Carolina has a new employment, workforce director
The new leader replaces Dan Elzey, who retired.
West Columbia receives $10M grant for water improvements
The City of West Columbia has received a grant for $10 million from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Investment Program
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Announces Promotions
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has announced the promotion of Leann Miller as the new Director of Banking and Mike Addy as Director of Investment Management. “I am happy to congratulate Leann and Mike on their recent promotions to lead our Banking and Investment divisions,” said State Treasurer Loftis. “Both are va[...]
City of Columbia to Host 2nd Annual Career Fair
WHO: City of Columbia Departments WHAT: The City of Columbia will be hosting our second annual career fair to promote openings within various departments. City departments with current vacancies will be on-site to talk with job seekers about the opportunities they have available and provide information on the scope of work their[...]
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Names Melissa Simmons as Deputy State Treasurer
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Melissa D. Simmons, CPA, CFP, as the agency’s new Deputy State Treasurer after the recent retirement of Tonia Morris. Simmons will oversee the Banking, Investment and Treasury Management divisions of the agency. Simmons joined the State Treasurer’s Office in 2016, where she in[...]
Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann to speak to First Tuesday Republican Club of the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC — The First Tuesday Republican Club of the Midlands is scheduled to welcome as guest speaker Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann to their monthly luncheon at Senate’s End, 11:30 a.m., Tuesday. All media is welcomed to attend the event at Senate’s End, 300 Senate St., Columbia, SC (the last building on the site). The […]
South Carolina Department of Archives and History Receives Underrepresented Community Grant
Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the National Park Service’s Underrepresented Community Grant Program (URC) to increase the number of National Register of Historic Places listings for properties significant in African American history. The URC grant program funds projects to include surveys […]
Application Process for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2023/2024 is Now Open
The City of Columbia is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations/events that are located within the City limits and are wanting to receive funds from the local Hospitality Tax (HTAX) grant for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2023– June 30, 2024). Hospitality Tax is the 2% tax that is collected on all prepared food and […]
