Government

Justin Powell is set to be the new chief of staff for the South Carolina Department of Transportation. In his new role, Powell will be charged with the oversight and execution of a number of strategic initiatives with the agency. … Read More

The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail extension master plan was launched by the city of Greenville in November 2019, and the City Council adopted the last development strategy for the trail’s 4.5-mile extension. … Read More

South Carolina residents who receive student loan forgiveness through a plan recently announced by President Joe Biden will not be taxed for it, according to the S.C. Department of Revenue. In a statement dated Sept. 1, the DOR said … Read More

Richland County is accepting applications for federal funding from organizations serving vulnerable groups that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.The county received $15 million in emergency federal funding through the American … Read More

The City of Columbia on Tuesday unveiled a new concept for providing services to chronically unsheltered people in the city. City officials announced the construction of a transitional housing project that will be built on city property … Read More