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Surfside Beach is shaking things up with a new interim city administrator and a bunch of new rules for beach traffic and emergency services. It’s a major leadership pivot that’s going to change how the city handles your daily services.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 8 the 60 before.
The contract award impacts the county's annual budget for employee benefits.
County employees and their families who rely on the county's health benefit plans.
Drivers who are used to the old speed limits and anyone who might be hit with higher EMS bills.
West Columbia will test BiCARBUS to improve chlorine residuals, reduce flushing, limit water loss, and potentially lower treatment costs.
Surfside Beach council approved an ordinance expanding the city administrator’s authority over municipal employees, passing 3-2 after a lengthy debate over hiring, firing and oversight.
After nearly two years of preparation, the city of Alvin welcomed a new county office that will bring multiple county services under one roof.
Sweeny officials weighed budget priorities while addressing workforce challenges and long-term infrastructure needs without taking formal action.
The Dailey family visited Gulf Coast Cemetery to honor their loved ones, only to find it in a state of neglect with overgrown grass, damaged headstones, and difficult accessibility.
A resident highlighted the importance of language access for non-English speakers in the court system to ensure due process.
Surfside Beach appointed Finance Director Christie Briones interim city administrator Tuesday as council approved leadership stipends, policy changes, beach speed limits and EMS billing revisions.
The county is updating its medical, dental, and pharmacy administrative services to ensure employees continue to have access to quality healthcare benefits.
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