The following four projects received funding from the April 2013 round of the Community Development Block Grant – Infrastructure Program:
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Air Quality Update for the Catawba Region
June 18, 2014 – 2:24 pm
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.
Housing Consortium News
June 11, 2014 – 6:40 pm
The Catawba Region has completed the first step in the process of developing a Housing Consortium. We are excited to announce that Lancaster County has agreed to take on the Lead Entity role in the Consortium. Catawba Regional Council of Governments, in conjunction with Lancaster County, is reaching out to the […]
Community input needed on “The Good Life” of Tega Cay
May 28, 2014 – 2:15 pm
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 […]
Brownfield-Greyfield Project Update
May 21, 2014 – 2:58 pm
As part of the CONNECT Our Future project, Catawba Regional COG is working to develop a Brownfield-Greyfield Redevelopment Toolkit
Rural Planning Work Program (RPWP) – Public Review
May 13, 2014 – 8:44 pm
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 […]
WIA – 4th Annual Youth Forum
May 7, 2014 – 3:21 pm
The 4th Annual Youth Forum sponsored by the Catawba Workforce Investment Board was held on Friday, May 2, 2014. Resolute Forest Products, Inc. hosted the event. The half day event included a guest speaker, lunch, workshops and door prizes. Active and follow up youth in the Catawba area’s youth programs were invited to participate.
Bobby Bailey, […]
Lancaster County Water & Sewer District / Lancaster County receive Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant
March 17, 2014 – 6:44 pm
On March 5th the Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that the Lancaster County Water and Sewer District and Lancaster County would receive a $ 912,500 grant to pay for improvements to serve the Keer, Inc industrial site in Indian Land. Keer is projected to create 500 new jobs over the next five years and invest […]
Catawba Regional Development Corporation News
March 17, 2014 – 3:02 pm
Catawba Regional will be hosting two upcoming banker presentations in the Aiken and Sumter, SC areas. The presentations will be targeted toward
Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan 2014 – 2024 Community Meetings
March 12, 2014 – 7:54 pm
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.
Catawba Regional Council of Governments and Catawba Regional Development Corporation 2013 Annual Reports
February 27, 2014 – 9:00 pm
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
Building Permit Activity in the Catawba Region: 2013
February 19, 2014 – 6:21 pm
Building Permit Activity in the Catawba Region: 2013
Council of Governments and Development Corporation Annual Meeting on February 20th, 2014
February 18, 2014 – 1:33 pm
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment – Public Review Notice
February 3, 2014 – 7:03 pm
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 […]
Planning and Zoning Officials – 2014 Training Calendar
January 28, 2014 – 3:26 pm
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 […]
Buffalo Mill Village Sewer Improvements Project, Phase III – CDBG Update
January 15, 2014 – 4:19 pm
The residents in the Buffalo Community of Union County, SC will notice the continuation of sewer improvements
Lancaster County Neighborhood Stabilization Program Update
January 15, 2014 – 2:57 pm
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program in Lancaster County has used grant funds to demolish 5 residential structures. These structures were
Public Comment Sought for Two Projects Recommended for Federal Lands Access Program Funding
December 11, 2013 – 8:51 pm
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 […]
CDBG Update – Union Mill Village Renaissance Project
December 10, 2013 – 1:37 pm
The City of Union was awarded a Community Development Block Grant through the Village Renaissance Program from the S.C. Department of Commerce to replace existing sewer lines and demolish vacant and dilapidated structures in the Union Mill Village neighborhood. The two structures pictured are part of a group of six structures that are scheduled for […]
COG Board Meeting Announcement
November 25, 2013 – 5:49 pm
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 […]
Revolving Loan Fund Program News
November 18, 2013 – 3:24 pm
Did you know…
RLF funds from $50,000 – $300,000 are now available to businesses located in 18 counties in South Carolina (Aiken, Allendale,
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Catawba Region – 2013
November 18, 2013 – 3:18 pm
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Catawba Region – 2013
Building Permit Activity in the Catawba Region: July – September 2013
November 7, 2013 – 3:21 pm
Building Permit Activity in the Catawba Region: July – September 2013
SC Rural Infrastructure Authority Grant Program
October 23, 2013 – 6:56 pm
The SC Rural Infrastructure Authority has announced its 2014 grant programs and deadlines for applications. The RIA provides grants for infrastructure to
SCDOT seeking public comment on the 2013 Act 98 Special Bridge Replacement Program
October 23, 2013 – 12:01 pm
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 […]
Revolving Loan Fund Program News
October 1, 2013 – 9:10 pm
Catawba Regional Council of Governments, Lowcountry Council of Governments, Lower Savannah Council of Governments, and Santee-Lynches Council
Catawba Regional Development Corporation News – Santuc Precision
September 9, 2013 – 1:47 pm
Catawba Regional recently partnered with Arthur State Bank to assist Santuc Precision owners, Steven
CDBG Update – Fort Mill officials, residents plan Paradise improvements
September 5, 2013 – 4:31 pm
New sidewalks, water system upgrades and new entrance signs are among the improvements
Building Permit Activity in the Catawba Region: April – June 2013
August 12, 2013 – 4:00 pm
Building Permit Activity in the Catawba Region: April – June 2013
Using DHEC Brownfield Loans Successfully
August 12, 2013 – 1:46 pm
City of Union, Rock Hill, City of Florence, Florence County, Aiken County, Edisto Beach, Spartanburg County, Ware Shoals, City of
CDBG Update – Brooklyn Avenue Revitalization Project – Phase II
August 5, 2013 – 9:08 pm
Applicant: Lancaster County
Grant Amount: $500,000
Local Funds: $124,829
Grant Source:
Revolving Loan Fund and Intermediary Relending Program News
July 31, 2013 – 6:06 pm
Catawba Regional recently assumed the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) and Intermediary Relending
WIA Job Fair Update
July 29, 2013 – 5:56 pm
The Catawba Regional Workforce Investment Board conducted its annual Job Fair on May 23, 2013. The fair was held at the Conference Center at the Gateway in Richburg, SC. The fair drew 40 employers with over 600 job openings for area job seekers to apply. More than 1,000 job seekers were in attendance with many […]
Chester County Traffic Count Map – 2012
July 9, 2013 – 9:14 pm
Chester County Traffic Count Map – 2012
Lancaster County Traffic Count Map – 2012
July 9, 2013 – 9:11 pm
Lancaster County Traffic Count Map – 2012
Building Permit Activity in the Catawba Region: January – March 2013
July 1, 2013 – 5:12 pm
Building Permit Activity in the Catawba Region: January – March 2013
WIA Youth Forum
May 31, 2013 – 12:59 pm
The 3rd Annual Youth Forum for the Catawba area was held on Friday, May 3, 2013 at York Technical College. This was a half day
event with a guest speaker, lunch, workshops and door prizes. We invited all active and follow up youth in the Catawba area.
We were privileged to have former Power 98 DJ Ms. […]
Rural Transportation Planning Work Program – Fiscal Year 2013-2014
May 15, 2013 – 8:37 pm
Rural Transportation Planning Work Program – Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Rural Transportation Planning Work Program FY 13-14
May 15, 2013 – 8:20 pm
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 […]
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment
May 15, 2013 – 1:11 pm
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 […]
How Should Our Region Grow?
May 8, 2013 – 3:00 pm
Our 14-county region is one of the fastest growing regions in the nation, with an additional 2 million people expected to live here by 2050. The CONNECT Our Future project is an opportunity for people of our region to work together and create a regional planning framework to help meet communities’ needs and plan for […]
CDBG Update – Paradise Neighborhood
May 8, 2013 – 2:58 pm
Close to 20 residents showed up at Bethlehem Baptist Church in the town’s historic Paradise neighborhood to ask questions and provide feedback about
HR Cafe Series is a Hit!
April 15, 2013 – 2:38 pm
A Free Lunch & Learn Series about HR and Employment Practices
What is the HR Café?
It is an opportunity for HR professionals and managers to learn and update their knowledge of the ever-changing “mine-fields” of today’s employment regulations and legal requirements for employers.
Who should come to the HR Café?
The Café serves all customers—small to large businesses […]
How Should Our Region Grow?
April 15, 2013 – 2:12 pm
Our 14-county region is one of the fastest growing regions in the nation, with an additional 2 million people expected to live here by 2050. The CONNECT Our Future project is an opportunity for people of our region to work together and create a regional planning framework to help meet communities’ needs and plan for […]
Demand Response Public Transit Service (York County Access) – RFP
March 27, 2013 – 7:09 pm
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: […]
House reverses decision on DEW cutbacks
March 20, 2013 – 8:20 pm
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 […]
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