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S.C. Secretary of State warning businesses about scam
Mark Hammond's office said it has received complaints about a letter sent to businesses purporting to provide a 'SC Certificate of Status' for $87.25. Such a certificate is not issued or required by the state, Hammond said.
Coastal wetlands projects receive $5 million in grants
Projects in five S.C. counties each received $1 million from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to increase protection for coastal habitats, some of which are home to threatened species and others which help provide clean drinking water.
4 S.C. organizations receive diesel emission reduction grants
DHEC's State Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, funded by the EPA, awarded grants totaling more than $285,000. Recipients included a Lexington County propane business and a Fairfield County biofuel company.
Committee awards $30 million in disaster recovery grants
The federally funded grants are to be used to lessen loss of life, injury and property damage from future disasters. The S.C. Office of Resilience awarded the grants at a March 9 meeting.
West Columbia extends face mask ordinance
Face coverings must be worn inside most public buildings and by food service and retail establishment employees until May 1. Violations will result in a fine of not more than $25.
Former SCANA CEO pleads guilty to federal fraud charges
Kevin Marsh pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud related to the failed V.C. Summer nuclear reactor project. Marsh faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
SC Housing launches rental and mortgage assistance program
Qualified applicants can receive up to $7,500 for rent and mortgage assistance in the $25 million program, funded by the federal Community Development Block Grant program.
Public hearing to discuss proposed rezonings
The proposed rezoning of 11 parcels of land in Richland County will be discussed on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. The Richland County Planning Commission recommended approval for eight of the proposals in November.
Richland County completes 2015 flood buyouts
The county has acquired and demolished 57 properties damaged in the historic flood through a federal program, with the last property demolition taking place last month. The county is now focusing on rebuilding and repair efforts.
S.C. Senate confirms DHEC director
Dr. Edward Simmer was selected by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control's board in December from a pool of 83 applicants. He was most recently the CEO of TRICARE Health Plan.
Richland County reschedules pair of public hearings
The online meetings, which seek public input on the use of Community Development Block Grant funding, were originally set for today. They have been rescheduled for Feb. 24 to allow residents more time to submit comments.
15 S.C. communities receive share of $6.4 million in funding
The latest round of Community Development Block Grant funding, allocated annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and awarded by the S.C. Commerce Department, will benefit 40,916 residents.
