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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.