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Jun 30, 2021

Lightsey confirmed as S.C. Department of Commerce secretary

The state Senate unanimously confirmed Harry Lightsey, former AT&T regional president and director of government affairs and emerging technology at General Motors, on Tuesday. Lightsey, 65, takes over from Boby Hitt, retiring this fall.

Jun 17, 2021

S.C. Commerce secretary nominee brings business-focused background

Harry Lightsey has extensive experience in the telecommunications and automotive industries and will help lead the state's economic development efforts in those and other sectors, Gov. Henry McMaster said today.

Jun 16, 2021

West Columbia wins community development award

The city has been awarded the 2021 S.C. Community Development Association award of excellence for its River District Redevelopment Project, which promoted redevelopment, added public parking and increased green space and connectivity.

Jun 14, 2021

Richland County launching zoning education effort

A series of videos, along with graphics and other materials, will explain zoning and land development to residents as the county rewrites its Land Development Code. The county expects to adopt the new code this summer.

Jun 9, 2021

Former V.C. Summer project director to plead to federal charge

Carl Dean Churchman, former Westinghouse vice president, will plead guilty Thursday to making a false statement to an FBI agent during the investigation of the failed V.C. Summer nuclear project.

Jun 4, 2021

New task force to address health and environmental concerns

The task force, made up of state educational, medical and advocacy leaders, will look for ways to improve the organizational structure of South Carolina's health and environmental services and make recommendations to state government.

May 26, 2021

Pair of renaissances ongoing across the river

More people are discovering Cayce and West Columbia as residential options and entertainment destinations. Separated from downtown Columbia by the Congaree River, the cities continue to forge their own identities.

May 25, 2021

More than $13 million in infrastructure grants approved

The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority has approved 27 water, sewer and storm drainage projects throughout the state in its second round of funding for fiscal year 2021. RIA has awarded $26.1 million in grants this fiscal year.

May 20, 2021

Neighborhoods can win free art in new storm drain project

A new project is giving neighborhoods in Richland County and the city of Columbia the chance to have storm drains painted by a local artist as part of the county's annual Drains Aren't Dumps campaign.

May 18, 2021

Richland County facing delays in garbage and yard waste pickup

The county said staff shortages with its four contracted trash haulers could lead to pickup delays on any route. The Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling Division is tracking collection routes and working to resolve the issues.

Apr 26, 2021

S.C. Secretary of State warns of ongoing scam

Mark Hammond's office is receiving continued complaints about letters purporting to provide certificates of status and has received new complaints about offers to sell certified copies of articles of organization.

Apr 23, 2021

Richland County attracts record $638M in investment in 2020

Eight companies announced new investments in the county that created a total of 1,377 jobs, led by Mark Anthony Brewing's $400 million Pineview Industrial Park production facility.