Click on the newsletter below to see the latest news from Duke Energy on the Catawba-Wateree Comprehensive Relicensing Agreement.
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Click on the newsletter below to see the latest news from Duke Energy on the Catawba-Wateree Comprehensive Relicensing Agreement.
Click here to view the December 2021 Newsletter.
Do not miss out on these job fair opportunities! Click on the image below for details.
Click here to view the unemployment insurance claims data week ending September 12, 2020.
Click here to view the Website Request for Proposals document and response guidelines.
Catawba Regional is seeking quotes for Full Service Realtor marketing and sales of our Neighborhood Initiative Program parcels. Existing structures have been removed and parcels have been fully cleared. There are approximately 120 parcels that are located throughout Chester, Lancaster, Union, and York Counties, including low-to-moderate income areas. A listing of parcels within each county […]
The interest rates for SBA-504 loans are low and holding steady. Here are the rates for July 2020.
25 year – 2.410%
20 year – 2.346%
10 year – 2.40%
For additional information on the SBA 504 Program, please contact Randy Pellisero or Ed Brock at 803-327-9041.
Click here to view the COVID-19 Catawba Local Workforce Development Area Reemployment Plan.
SBA 504 loan rates for April are out. The best 25 year rate at 3.032% and 20 year rate at 2.960%. Contact Randy Pellisero or Ed Brock at 803-327-9041 for additional information.
SBA wants you to know they have an Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (“EIDL”). You can find specifics by clicking here.
These loans are designed to finance working capital such as payroll, utilities, and more. Refinancing and expansion funds are ineligible. For additional information please contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center. Call 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: […]
In light of the current conditions surrounding COVID19/Coronavirus and for the health and safety of the public and workforce staff, the three SCWorks Centers in the Catawba Region will be closed to the public beginning Thursday, March 19, 2020.
Please note: The public will continue to have virtual/telephonic access and will be served. Unless conditions warrant […]
Click here to view the RFQ.
Response Date
One original copy of the submittal must be received no later than 5:00 PM, Wednesday, December 27, 2019. Submittals will be accepted via the following methods:
Mail:
Catawba Regional COG
PO Box 450
Rock Hill, SC 29731-6450
Overnight:
Catawba Regional COG
215 Hampton St.
Suite 200
Rock Hill, SC 29730-4887
In addition, an electronic copy of the submittal must […]
Click on the links below to view the job postings.
Community and Economic Development Grant Writer/Administrator
Regional Planner or Senior Regional Planner
See what’s going on in the communities of the Catawba Region. Check out our new Youtube page by clicking here. Check back periodically for additional videos that will be added to our channel.
Brownfields 2018 Assessment Grant Fact Sheet
Press Release for EPA Assessment Award
As of Monday (July 3rd), the Catawba-Wateree will return to a Low Inflow Protocol (LIP) Stage 0. This means the C-W will return to the normal operations of minimum flows, recreation flows, and lake level operating ranges. Duke Energy will also begin operating according to the attached recreation flow schedule. This schedule will be updated […]
Catawba Regional Council of Governments has released its annual Employment and Industry Reports for the counties of Chester, Lancaster, Union, and York, SC. These reports contain detailed data pertaining to growth and/or decline in industry clusters for each respective county. Industry cluster data is delineated by either “Local Clusters” (those industries whose products and services […]
The SC Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) will now be assisting qualified water, sewer and storm water infrastructure projects statewide, including areas that were not previously eligible. To learn more, plan to attend the RIA’s grant application workshop being held on July 19, 2016 in Columbia. Representatives of local governments, special purpose districts, public service districts, […]
Union County, in cooperation with the City of Union and the towns of Carlisle, Jonesville, and Lockhart, received South Carolina State Mass Transit Funds from the South Carolina Department of Transportation to conduct a Transit Feasibility Study. The outcomes of the study will show public need and benefit, likely users, analysis of possible alternatives, and […]
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing public notification of projects identified for the 2016 Federal Aid Pavement Improvement Program prior to inclusion in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
The projects listed in the program have been allotted $190,104,000.00 and will include the reconstruction and rehabilitation of a total of 489.72 miles of […]
The Department of Commerce, Grants Division, and its partner agencies are in the process of preparing the State Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development for the upcoming 5 years, 2016-2020. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires this Plan in order for the State to receive funding for the State Community […]
NIP-8 Debarrment Certification Form
NIP-9 Conflict of Interest Certification
RFQ – Demolition Contractors
NOTICE OF FIFTEEN DAY (15) PUBLIC REVIEW AND INTENT TO SUBMIT TO SCDOT FOR THE CATAWBA REGION. THE CATAWBA REGION INCLUDES CHESTER, LANCASTER, UNION, AND YORK COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Rural Planning Work Program (RPWP) – This document outlines the Catawba Regional Council of Governments’ proposed annual work program as well as priority work tasks and […]
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking public comment on the Fiscal Year 2016 State Program. The State Program provides statewide budget information including a distribution of resources among state funded maintenance programs.
The 2016 State Plan was prepared as required by Act 114 and contains objectives and performance measures for the preservation and […]
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking comment from the public on proposed revisions to the Fiscal Year 2015 Federal-Aid Funding Plan resulting from a federal penalty imposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
On October 1, 2014 State Act 158, entitled Emma’s Law, went into […]
NOTICE OF FIFTEEN DAY (15) PUBLIC REVIEW AND INTENT TO AMEND THE TIP AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS TO SCDOT FOR THE CATAWBA REGION. THE CATAWBA REGION INCLUDES CHESTER, LANCASTER, UNION AND YORK COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
I. FY 2013-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – An amendment to the Program which includes the following changes / […]
The Catawba Regional Elected Officials Forum was held January 8th, 2015. To view the survey results presentation, click here.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking comment from the public for the following items:
1. Public Comment Sought for 2015 Act 98 Non-Federal Aid Pavement Improvement Program
We are providing this information to you for public review and comment. Attached is the press release announcing that public comment is being sought for the above […]
Click here to view the Transportation Planning Update Report from the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT).
The Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan passed second reading on November 24 and is scheduled for third reading on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 6:30pm, in the Lancaster County Administration Building located in Lancaster, SC. Contact Robby Moody (803-327-9041) for additional information.
Click on the link below to review the document:
Final Draft – Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan
Catawba Regional Council of Governments conducted an analysis of the Lancaster County’s Unified Development Ordinance during the first half of 2014. The purpose of the project was to identify sections of the code needing improved efficiency and functionally to be most effective and to make recommendations to better implement the Comprehensive Plan. This project included extensive […]
Craig Parks of the Senate Finance Staff presented the South Carolina Senate Budget Outlook to the Catawba Regional Board of Directors at their scheduled meeting on September 4th. The Senate Budget Outlook explores the budget history of the State of South Carolina and provides insight into the challenges the state faces in funding critical needs […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $500,000 to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) for recapitalization of the state’s Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund.
Click here to see the press release.
Catawba Regional Council of Governments, the South Carolina Forestry Commission and Trees SC invite you to attend a free presentation about our state’s Green Infrastructure Planning Guide and Model initiative!
It will be held September 5, 2014 at Catawba Regional COG at 215 Hampton St, Suite 200, Rock Hill, SC. The presentation time is 10:00am. RSVP […]
When: Thursday, August 28, 2014
4:00 – 5:30pm or 6:00 – 7:30pm
Where: City of Lancaster – Public Works Department
916 15th Street, Lancaster
Partners:
Lancaster County
City of Lancaster
Town of Heath Springs
Town of Kershaw
Questions?
Robby Moody, AICP
Catawba Regional COG
803-327-9041
rmoody@catawbacog.org
Click here to view flyer.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking comment from the public to amend the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) to add the FY 2015 Federal-Aid Funding Plan.
The proposed FY 2015 Federal-Aid Funding Plan in the STIP is consistent with the 2014 funding plan allotment of $765 million in contract authority, and state […]
Robert J. Brown Jr, with the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), gave an Air Quality update for the Catawba Region on June 12, 2014. Click here to see the presentation.
The City of Tega Cay is updating its Comprehensive Plan and as a part of community outreach, electronic surveys are available for residents to complete. The short survey gives participants an opportunity to share their ideas on Tega Cay’s challenges and its possibilities.
“We hope all Tega Cay residents, business leaders, youth, community partners and stakeholders […]
NOTICE OF FIFTEEN DAY (15) PUBLIC REVIEW AND INTENT TO SUBMIT TO SCDOT FOR THE CATAWBA REGION. THE CATAWBA REGION INCLUDES CHESTER, LANCASTER, UNION, AND YORK COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Rural Planning Work Program (RPWP) – This document outlines the Catawba Regional Council of Governments’ proposed annual work program as well as priority work tasks and […]
Click here to view the schedule for the Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan 2014-2024 Community Meetings. Contact Robby Moody at 803-327-9041 for questions.
Take the online survey by clicking here.
The Catawba Regional Council of Governments and Catawba Regional Development Corporation 2013 Annual Reports were presented to the Boards of Directors on February 20, 2014. To view these reports click on the links below:
Catawba Regional Council of Governments 2013 Annual Report
Catawba Regional Development Corporation 2013 Annual Report
NOTICE OF FIFTEEN DAY (15) PUBLIC REVIEW AND INTENT TO AMEND THE TIP AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS TO SCDOT FOR THE CATAWBA REGION. THE CATAWBA REGION INCLUDES CHESTER, LANCASTER, UNION, AND YORK COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
I. FY 2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – An amendment to the Program which includes the […]
Attached for your use and information is the 2014 Training Calendar for Planning and Zoning Officials for the Catawba Region. Catawba Regional Council of Governments is authorized by the SC State Advisory Committee to offer training for local planning officials and staff members pursuant to the Code of Laws of South Carolina, §6-29-1340. The mandatory […]
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking public comment for two projects in Greenwood and York counties recommended to receive Federal Aid Lands Access Program (FLAP) funding. Created under the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act” (MAP-21), FLAP is a new program that provides funding for projects that are located […]
The next meeting of the Catawba Regional Council of Governments will be held on Thursday December 5, 2013 at 4:00pm in the Council’s offices, Catawba Regional Center, 215 Hampton Street in Rock Hill.
This meeting will cover a wide range of topics, including: Board consideration of transportation projects to be funded with guideshare funds, the addition […]
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking comment from the public on the proposed 2013 Act 98 Special Bridge Replacement Program. In this regard, we are providing this information to you for your review and consideration.
A copy of the press release and a link to the 2013 Act 98 Special Bridge Replacement Program […]
NOTICE OF FIFTEEN DAY (15) PUBLIC REVIEW AND INTENT TO SUBMIT TO SCDOT FOR THE CATAWBA REGION. THE CATAWBA REGION INCLUDES CHESTER, LANCASTER, UNION, AND YORK COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Rural Planning Work Program (RPWP) – This document outlines the Catawba Regional Council of Governments’ proposed annual work program as well as priority work tasks and […]
NOTICE OF FIFTEEN DAY (15) PUBLIC REVIEW AND INTENT TO AMEND THE TIP AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS TO SCDOT FOR THE CATAWBA REGION. THE CATAWBA REGION INCLUDES CHESTER, LANCASTER, UNION, AND YORK COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
I. FY 2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – An amendment to the Program which includes the following changes / additions:
A. Union County […]
Specifics: Request for Proposal from qualified organizations or firms to provide operations, maintenance, and service management for demand response public transit in the Rock Hill urbanized area and non-urbanized area of York County, SC
Pre-Proposal Conf: Mandatory 3/18/13 2:00pm
Place: Catawba Regional Council of Governments
215 Hampton Street, Rock Hill, SC, 29731
Submit Offer By: 4/08/13 at 1:00pm
Purchasing Entity: […]
A decision to end some services at 17 rural employment centers across the state was abruptly reversed late Monday by a vote of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
The move to end in-person unemployment services at some locations (including Chester’s) was made on Feb. 4. Officials said then that because of continued decreases in federal […]
Specifics: Request for Proposal from qualified organizations or firms to provide operations, maintenance, and service management for demand response public transit in the Rock Hill urbanized area and non-urbanized area of York County, SC
Pre-Proposal Conf: Mandatory 3/18/13 2:00pm
Place: Catawba Regional Council of Governments
215 Hampton Street, Rock Hill, SC, 29731
Submit Offer By: 4/08/13 at 1:00pm
Purchasing Entity: […]