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 […]
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Region riding economic momentum
June 29, 2015 – 10:25 am
A year ago this week, South Carolina celebrated one of its biggest economic paydays: $800 million in investments and an all-time, one-day record of 7,000 new jobs.
All are slated for Chester and York counties.
On the morning of June 16, Giti Tire announced it would manufacture tires in Chester County, hopefully by 2017. The Asian company […]
Neighborhood Initiative Program – Request for Qualifications (RFQs)
June 29, 2015 – 8:00 am
NIP-8 Debarrment Certification Form
NIP-9 Conflict of Interest Certification
RFQ – Demolition Contractors
Richburg will consider removing blighted properties
June 15, 2015 – 11:14 am
Richburg Town Council is considering entering into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Catawba Regional Council of Governments aimed at removing some blighted residential properties in the town.
At their June meeting, council heard a presentation by Cole McKinney with the Catawba Regional Council of Governments (COG). McKinney told council earlier this year the Catawba […]
Updates coming to Paradise
June 1, 2015 – 10:34 am
More than a dozen homes in a historic Fort Mill neighborhood will be refurbished through a public/private partnership.
Habitat for Humanity of York County recently received $70,000 from Lowe’s, a home improvement chain with stores in Fort Mill and Indian Land, to help improve the exterior of 18 homes in the Paradise neighborhood. The historically African-American […]
Karlisa Parker named local developer of 2015
June 1, 2015 – 10:22 am
Chester County Economic Development Director Karlisa Parker was awarded the 2015 Local Developer Award by the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association.
The award was presented to Parker on May 7 at the SCEDA annual meeting in Myrtle Beach,
The award recognizes the hard work and dedication of local developers in South Carolina who have made a significant […]
More than 260 attend York job fair
May 18, 2015 – 9:28 am
Amanda Craig, 26, has been job hunting for a year without a lot of luck.
On Thursday, she was able to get face to face with dozens of employers looking to hire.
“I’m looking for any job,” said Craig, who lives in Smyrna and has worked in home health care, as a waitress and in a fabrication […]
Notice of Public Review for the Rural Planning Work Program (RPWP) FY 2015-2017
May 15, 2015 – 10:20 am
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 […]
Romarco secures gold mine funding
May 4, 2015 – 4:39 pm
Romarco Minerals Inc., parent company of Haile Gold Mine, has secured $200 million in financing to break ground on construction projects at the site as early as next month, company officials said.
In a release issued Friday, April 10, Romarco announced a credit agreement for the loan had been signed with Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., ING […]
Jones-Hamilton plant getting ready for production
April 20, 2015 – 10:59 am
Construction is continuing at the Jones-Hamilton chemical plant just outside of Richburg. Plant/Site Manager Will Gist estimates the plant will be in full production in July of this year.
It was about one year ago the company was given an air quality and construction permit from S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.
“We are on schedule. […]
Chester getting money to deal with blight
April 7, 2015 – 2:36 pm
Chester will receive a portion of $5.6 million earmarked for blight removal.
This week, the Catawba Regional Council of Governments (COG) announced the money had been awarded as part of the South Carolina Housing Finance and Development Authority’s “Neighborhood Initiative Program.” The money will be used to acquire, demolish and green blighted residential properties in Chester, […]
SCDOT seeking public comment on the Fiscal Year 2016 State Program
April 7, 2015 – 2:29 pm
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 […]
KVLT receives two conservation easements in 2014
March 23, 2015 – 10:35 am
The Katawba Valley Land Trust, located in Lancaster, received two conservation easements at the close of 2014 which protects a total of 380 acres.
A 219-acre conservation easement was donated by the Stoneboro Plantation LLC in the Stoneboro area of southern Lancaster and northern Kershaw counties.
A conservation easement is a voluntary agreement between a landowner and […]
City council passes first reading of 10-year comprehensive plan
March 11, 2015 – 9:29 am
Kara Drane, a senior planner at Catawba Regional Council of Governments (COG), shared an overview of the 10-year Comprehensive Plan for Lancaster County with the Lancaster City Council at its Tuesday, Feb. 10, meeting.
A public hearing was held by Lancaster County Council on Feb. 3 after which, that council adopted the plan and recommended a […]
Footprint, LLC bringing 115 jobs to county
March 10, 2015 – 8:30 am
A vacant industrial facility in Chester County will soon be rising from the ashes. Footprint, LLC, a company that specializes in the direct manufacturing of sustainable materials and packaging, is establishing manufacturing operations in Chester County. Footprint went by the code name “Project: Phoenix” when being discussed by Chester County Council in recent weeks. Third […]
SCDOT Seeks Public Comment on Revisions to FY 2015 Federal-Aid Funding Plan
March 9, 2015 – 4:13 pm
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 for review and comment – FY 2013-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendment
February 23, 2015 – 10:23 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 2013-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – An amendment to the Program which includes the following changes / […]
York property identified for new business park
February 23, 2015 – 2:58 pm
An expanse of woods and fields along U.S. 321 and Alexander Love Highway (S.C. 5) may be the face of York’s economic future.
The Greater York Chamber of Commerce has identified about 300 acres of undeveloped property on the outskirts of the city as a prime location for a future business park and is working with […]
Haddon House to add 55 jobs, invest $4.6 million
February 23, 2015 – 2:27 pm
Apparently, “BB” stands for bigger business.
Haddon House Food Products, the largest privately-owned distributor, importer and exporter of specialty, natural, organic, ethnic and kosher foods, is expanding its Chester County operations. The company is investing $4.6 million to expand its operations in Richburg, S.C. The investment is expected to create 55 new jobs.
Founded in 1960 and […]
I-77 alliance should be good for region
February 9, 2015 – 7:41 pm
Member counties in a new Interstate 77 Alliance plan appear to subscribe to the old adage that a rising tide lifts all boats. Counties that once competed against each other for development prospects now are joining to take a more regional approach.
The I-77 Alliance, consisting of Chester, York, Fairfield and Richland counties, was formed last […]
‘Downtown: The Heart of Union’
February 9, 2015 – 7:30 pm
The strengths, weaknesses, and potential of downtown Union were the subject of a presentation during a special meeting of Union City Council Monday morning. Robby Moody, Senior Planner for the Catawba Regional Council of Governments, presented “Downtown: The Heart of Union” which provided council with an overview of the downtown area of the city.
The presentation […]
Vapor Apparel locating in Union
January 26, 2015 – 3:28 pm
A North Charleston-based firm will invest $1.3 million in a manufacturing facility in Union County that will eventually employ 114 people.
A statement released this morning by the SC Department of Commerce announced that “Vapor Apparel, a leader in performance apparel manufacturing and digital print-on-demand services, is opening a 30,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Union County. This […]
$22 million investment, 650 new jobs
January 26, 2015 – 3:21 pm
Lancaster County will become home to a Virginia-based mortgage company that plans to invest $22 million to build its national headquarters here, creating more than 650 new jobs, S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley’s office announced Thursday, Jan. 15.
Movement Mortgage, LLC, founded in 2008 and currently headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va., has grown tremendously in its first […]
Textile jobs return to Indian Land from China
January 12, 2015 – 2:16 pm
Next spring, spinning wheels will hum again in Lancaster County, S.C.Keer, a textile company headquartered two hours southwest of Shanghai, China, is building yarn manufacturing lines in Indian Land, about 6 miles south of Ballantyne, bringing more than 500 jobs.
The Carolinas were once the epicenter of the U.S. textile industry, but since the late 1990s, […]
Presentation from the 2015 Catawba Regional Elected Officials Forum
January 6, 2015 – 1:15 pm
The Catawba Regional Elected Officials Forum was held January 8th, 2015. To view the survey results presentation, click here.
County Council approves application for joint Carolina Thread Trail grant
December 29, 2014 – 2:27 pm
A joint grant that would create the first cross-state connection along the Carolina Thread Trail was discussed by Lancaster County Council last month.
During its Nov. 24 meeting, council approved joining with the town of Waxhaw, N.C., to apply for a $150,000 Carolina Thread Trail construction implementation grant. The vote was 6-0, with Council chairman Larry […]
Standard Textile expanding
December 16, 2014 – 10:27 pm
Standard Textile, a leading global provider of end-to-end solutions for the institutional textile and apparel markets, is expanding its Union County manufacturing facility. The $5 million capital investment is expected to create 35 new jobs in Union County.
Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Standard Textile operates 29 manufacturing and distribution facilities in 16 […]
SCDOT seeking public comment for 2015 Act 98 Non-Federal Aid Pavement Improvement Program
December 12, 2014 – 2:17 pm
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 […]
Transportation Planning Update by SCDOT
December 1, 2014 – 9:47 pm
Click here to view the Transportation Planning Update Report from the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT).
Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan heads to County Council for 3rd reading
December 1, 2014 – 3:00 pm
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
A $353 million investment
December 1, 2014 – 2:07 pm
Haile Gold Mine, Inc. is investing $353 million to develop the Haile Gold Mine and anticipates creating 270 new jobs, according to a press release issued Thursday, Nov. 6 by the S.C. Department of Commerce.
“In addition to this $353 million investment to enter into the construction and development phase, Haile Gold Mine, Inc. has already […]
2 Chester County companies work with council to expand
December 1, 2014 – 2:04 pm
The Chester County Council is negotiating with two companies to expand operations in the county, a combined investment of up to $11 million spread out over several years.
The identities of the companies have not been disclosed, but County Supervisor Carlisle Roddey said this week both are local.
“That they are existing businesses, willing to invest – makes […]
Community, business leaders weigh in on economic development
November 17, 2014 – 2:27 pm
Part of the process of updating the Chester County strategic plan for economic development is to get input from various sectors of the public. A recent meeting at the Gateway Conference Center with business and community leaders did just that.
Those present included representatives from the City of Chester and Towns of Great Falls and Richburg […]
Lancaster County Unified Development Ordinance Analysis
November 5, 2014 – 6:22 pm
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 […]
NEW MORTGAGE PROGRAM COULD MEAN LOWER PAYMENTS FOR SC HOMEBUYERS
November 4, 2014 – 3:50 pm
Beginning today, November 4, 2014, the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) launches its SC Housing Homebuyer Program.
Known for 44 years as the state’s premier lender for low, fixed rate mortgage loans and generous down payment assistance, the agency has made homeownership available for thousands of South Carolinians. To date, SC […]
Ottaray Mill Village hurdle cleared
November 4, 2014 – 3:12 pm
Funding is on the way for the Ottaray Mill Village Renaissance Project.
During last Tuesday’s Union County Council meeting, Ted Trantham, representing the Ottaray community, asked about the status of a $500,000 grant for the project. He said people in the community are interested in cleaning it up.
“If you’re asking do we get the grant, I’m […]
SCDOT seeks public comment for Federal-Aid Bridge Projects to be included in the STIP
October 22, 2014 – 9:08 pm
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking public comment for the proposed scheduling of Federal-Aid Bridge projects approved by the SCDOT Commission in April 2014 pending available funding.
The projects include the replacement of 23 bridges and two culverts located in 16 counties across the state. Based on anticipated funding beginning in Federal Fiscal […]
Catawba community receives $600K grant
October 20, 2014 – 2:04 pm
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro today announced $600,000 to improve housing conditions, stimulate community development and create jobs in a Native American South Carolina community. Provided through HUD’s Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program, these funds support a wide variety of community development and affordable housing activities.
“These grants will create better housing, […]
County’s growth topic of ILAC meeting
October 6, 2014 – 8:39 pm
As Lancaster County continues to attract businesses, county officials are planning for the future.
Rob Moody, senior planner for the Catawba Council of Governments, updated residents on Lancaster County’s Comprehensive Action Plan at the Sept. 9 Indian Land Action Council meeting. The Indian Land Panhandle is the engine for much of the county’s growth with new […]
Catawba Indian section of Carolina Thread Trail opens
October 6, 2014 – 8:35 pm
If you take a walk on the Catawba Indian Nation Greenway Trail, it’s a bit like walking back in time, a chance to see the woods, the river and landscape the way a Catawba might have seen them long before the first European settlers came to the area.
“You can see great vistas and views of […]
City awarded $500,000 grant
September 22, 2014 – 2:15 pm
The City of Union will use a $500,000 state grant to make infrastructure and other improvements on four streets in the Union Mill Village area.
During Tuesday’s Union City Council meeting, Mayor Harold Thompson announced that he’d received the following letter from Gov. Nikki Haley:
“It is my pleasure to announce that the City of Union will […]
County applies for Midway revamp grant
September 22, 2014 – 1:49 pm
As Lancaster County Councilwoman Charlene McGriff walked through Lancaster’s Midway community earlier this year, she was shocked to see its condition.
Gone was the once thriving mill community and in its place were row after row of weed-covered abandoned homes and streams of broken sidewalks.
Determined to turn the area around, McGriff spent months walking from home […]
Senate Budget Outlook Presentation
September 15, 2014 – 1:39 pm
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 […]
EPA Awards $500,000 for SC Brownfield Loan Fund
September 8, 2014 – 7:14 pm
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.
SCDOT seeking public review and comment on two programs
September 2, 2014 – 12:41 pm
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking comment from the public for the following items:
Additional Funding for Special 2014 Federal Aid Resurfacing and Bridge Deck Preservation Program
2015 Federal Aid Pavement Improvement Program
SCDOT is providing this information to you for public review and comment. Click here to see copies of the Special 2014 Federal Aid […]
Green Infrastructure Planning Workshop Announcement
September 2, 2014 – 12:16 pm
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 […]
3-D print company continues expansion
August 25, 2014 – 1:23 pm
A 200,000-square-foot facility in Rock Hill has been leased by 3D Systems to expand its manufacturing and distribution capacity to meet growing demand for 3-D printers and materials.
The new center is part of the company’s previously announced $10 million expansion, which is expected to generate up to 145 jobs during the next five years, according […]
Get in on ground floor to learn workforce skills with WIA
August 25, 2014 – 1:18 pm
In the coming months, there are several industries and business that will be setting up shop in Chester County. Young people without a high school diploma or a GED may be wondering how they can get in on the ground floor and get a job with these industries, and the answer might be to, literally, […]
Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan 2014-2024 – Land Use Community Workshop Announcement
August 22, 2014 – 12:31 pm
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.
Commerce awards Community Development Block Grant to Heath Springs
August 11, 2014 – 6:04 pm
When at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again!
That was the mantra of town of Heath Springs officials when the municipality applied for a rural infrastructure grant last year that was denied.
However now, the town recently learned it has been awarded a $405,500 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the S.C. Department of Commerce […]