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S.C. fiscal transparency website No. 9 in nation
The state website, administered by the Comptroller General's office, earned 87 of 100 points and a grade of B-plus in a recent report.
Senate votes to repeal Base Load Review Act
The measure passed 43-0. Another proposal that would give the Office of Regulatory Staff subpoena power and create a consumer advocate was passed by the same margin. The measures have already cleared the S.C. House.
Study: S.C. ranks low in law enforcement careers
A new study shows South Carolina to be the 44th-best state to pursue a career in law enforcement. The state ranked last in median income for officers after adjustment for cost of living.
McMahon: Small businesses are top priority
Linda McMahon, SBA administrator, made her first visit to Columbia on Wednesday as part of National Small Business Week. She touted tax cuts she said benefit small businesses, though a recent study of business owners raised concerns.
Investors advised to plan for opportunity zones
As program parameters for investors are finalized, the S.C. Department of Commerce is urging investors to begin looking at potential development tracts. The BullStreet District is one of nine zones in Richland County.
Fair housing conference set for Saturday
The free event on Decker Boulevard will focus on the Latino community. The winner of the 2018 Modjeska Monteith Simkins Award for Human Rights and Social Justice will also be announced.
Richland County Council hears Renaissance concerns
Council members held a public forum seeking input on the Richland Renaissance plan approved in December. It was the first such meeting without former County Administrator Gerald Seals, fired earlier this month.
Former Boeing lobbyist nominated to lead DHEC board
Gov. Henry McMaster nominated Mark Elam as chairman of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control board. Elam, who is retired, was last responsible for community, state and local government outreach at Boeing.
Outlook for Lexington includes more growth
Lexington County Administrator Joe Mergo told Greater Lexington Chamber members that the county's population is expected to grow to almost 581,000 by 2050.
Columbia Housing Authority receives 4 federal grants
The organization successfully renewed three grants and secured a new one. The funds, aimed at combating homelessness, total more than $673,000.
S.C. to receive additional disaster relief funds
The federal funds will help communities still recovering from flooding from storms in 2015 and 2016. The money was included in supplemental disaster recovery funding passed in February following hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
Richland County to receive $1.6M in FEMA funds
The money, distributed through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance Grant program, reimburses the federal portion of the cost of restoring sewer lines damaged by the 2015 flood.
