Posts by Gabby Smith
District Five announces 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year finalists
March 26, 2018
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year award. The finalists are: Alexandra Hendrick, a Dutch Fork High School social studies teacher; Parker Hollister, an Oak Pointe Elementary School music teacher; and…
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BHS media specialists honored by South Carolina Association of School Librarians
March 21, 2018
The South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) honored the Blythewood High Library staff for Outstanding School Library Program professionals Thursday, March 15 at the 43rd annual South Carolina Association…
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Municipal Association of SC communications projects recognized by SC Press Association
March 21, 2018
The S.C. Press Association has recognized five communications projects from the Municipal Association of South Carolina with awards. The Municipal Association represents the state’s 271 cities and towns. It provides…
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The COMET announces that its newly designed Purple Heart bus is ready for service
March 21, 2018
The COMET announces that its newly designed Purple Heart bus is ready for service in recognition of the contributions our Purple Heart Veterans have made to our nation. In February…
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County of Lexington to utilize CodeRED emergency alert system
March 21, 2018
In an effort to deliver effective and timely public safety information during a natural or manmade emergency, the County of Lexington Department of Public Safety will be utilizing the CodeRED…
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John pate, M.D., joins Palmetto Health-USC Family Medicine in Bishopville
March 21, 2018Bishopville, S.C.—Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group will open Palmetto Health-USC Family Medicine of Bishopville this spring. The practice will be led by longtime community physician John Pate, M.D. Pate will provide…
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Samsung launches second production line in Newberry County
March 19, 2018
More than 650 people now employed by Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America Just nine months after announcing the company was coming to South Carolina, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA)…
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Samsung launches second production line in Newberry County
March 19, 2018
More than 650 people now employed by Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America Just nine months after announcing the company was coming to South Carolina, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA)…
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Musical History Course at the Lourie Center
March 19, 2018
“The Big Band Serenade” Wednesdays, 1:30-3 pm, April 4- May 30 Retired Impresario Arnold Breman will lead us on a historical journey through six decades of incredible Big Band music.…
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MTC Quick Start Day: apply to MTC for free, and get personal assistance starting college this summer or fall
March 19, 2018Midlands Technical College is now enrolling students for its summer and fall semesters and is inviting all prospective students to learn about MTC’s 120+ academic and career programs, see what financial aid…
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Richland Northeast names new basketball coach
March 19, 2018
At a board meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Superintendent Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a new high school…
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Palmetto Poison Center observes National Poison Prevention Week
March 19, 2018The Palmetto Poison Center invites the public to join them in observing National Poison Prevention Week, which begins on March 18, 2018. Each year more than 2 million calls are…
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Support Richland Two Ready to Read Program through Bookfair at Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres
March 19, 2018Barnes and Noble Midtown at Forest Acres will host a bookfair to support the Richland Two Ready to Read program, Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at…
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Nominations sought for award honoring local human rights icon
March 19, 2018Residents can recognize individuals or groups committed to social justice by nominating them for an award that remembers one of Richland County’s most important human rights figures. The Modjeska Monteith…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order requiring state agencies to protect religious freedom
March 14, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-12, ensuring and bolstering individuals’ and organizations’ right to religious freedom in South Carolina. Specifically, the governor’s order clarifies the South Carolina Department of…
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Residents can help protect waterways by volunteering to mark storm drains
March 14, 2018
If Richland County Stormwater Management can relay just one important message to residents, it’s this: only rain should go down a storm drain. In an ongoing effort to spread this…
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Colonial Life, employees contribute $2.4 million to the Midlands community
March 14, 2018
Colonial Life and its employees teamed up to contribute more than $2.4 million last year. The multimillion-dollar impact came from a combination of corporate contributions of more than $1.7 million,…
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AMCOL Systems hires Ginger Rakes as Director of Insurance Recoveries
March 14, 2018
Ginger Rakes has been named the Director of Insurance Recoveries of AMCOL Systems, Inc., a nationally recognized leader in patient experience analytics and revenue cycle optimization. “Ginger is an outstanding…
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Steelman resigns as PC women’s basketball coach
March 14, 2018Presbyterian College Director of Athletics Danny Sterling announced Tuesday that women’s basketball head coach Todd Steelman has resigned, effective immediately. “I appreciate what Coach Steelman has done for Presbyterian College…
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WREN’s Seen and Heard legacy lives on
March 14, 2018
On Tuesday, March 13th Seen and Heard artists visited the Statehouse to speak on the importance of recognizing the barriers faced by diverse women and girls across our state. “One of the…
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Midlands Technical College’s Tom Ledbetter honored for entrepreneurial success by Irmo community
March 14, 2018
Tom Ledbetter, the director of Midlands Technical College’s (MTC) Center for Entrepreneurial Success, received the Education Award from the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce at its annual Awards Night and…
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#ColumbiaWeighsIn partners with local gyms for official weigh-in locations
March 14, 2018
The #ColumbiaWeighsIn challenge now has official weigh-in locations where participants in the challenge can weigh themselves free of charge. “We are excited to embark on a three-month health and wellness…
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Palmetto Center for the Arts Theatre Company presents Into the Woods
March 14, 2018
The Palmetto Center for the Arts Theatre Company will present the award-winning musical, INTO THE WOODS by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 22-24 at 7:30…
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Experienced Chapin native joins ERA Wilder Realty Chapin office ranks
March 12, 2018
ERA Wilder Realty Chapin recently announced the addition of Michelle Nalley to its team of real estate sales professionals serving consumers in the Columbia area. Nalley has been a full-time…
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LIDL to celebrate Lexington grand opening on April 5
March 12, 2018On Thursday, April 5, customers in Lexington, South Carolina, will have the opportunity to experience Lidl when its newest store opens that day. The Lexington store, located at 5215 Sunset Boulevard,…
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SC Department of Commerce hosts 28th annual South Carolina Rural Summit- State honors individuals for leadership in rural economic development
March 12, 2018
The S.C. Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across the state on Monday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 6 for the 2018 South Carolina Rural Summit. Held in Columbia, S.C.,…
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Experience free, enchanting performance of Cinderella
March 12, 2018
Richland Library to Host Columbia City Ballet WHAT: Columbia City Ballet – Cinderella WHEN: 3 – 4 p.m., Sunday, March 18 WHERE: Richland Library Sandhills: 763 Fashion Dr., Columbia, SC…
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Camp M.A.T.E.S. presents the second annual Soda City Fitness Festival at the Soda City Farmers Market on March 31st, 2018
March 12, 2018
The 2nd annual Soda City Fitness Festival is set-up to be an outstanding event bringing together fitness studios from around the Midlands in the heart of the Soda City Farmers…
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Nursing graduate funds scholarship at Greenville Technical College
March 12, 2018
Jeff West and Steve Horler have donated $50,136.66 to Greenville Technical College to establish an endowed scholarship fund for students enrolled in the college’s Nursing Program. The first award will…
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Join Historic Columbia for the 2018 Gardening Symposium
March 12, 2018
Join Historic Columbia at their spring Gardening Symposium South Carolina’s Early Horticultural History from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 24. Starting in the early 19th century, South Carolina was a hotbed of…
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Richland One teacher named finalist for the SC Teacher of the Year
March 12, 2018Richland One Teacher of the Year Robert Harris, who is a family and consumer science teacher at Hand Middle School, has been named one of five finalists for South Carolina…
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March 12, 2018
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) announces the grand opening of a permanent office in Lexington County on Thursday, March 8. STSM’s Lexington County office is located in The…
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Osteen Publishing Co. recognized as a Centennial Business
March 12, 2018SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond to honor domestic business entities that have been on file with the Secretary of State’s Office for 100 years or more. Today Secretary of…
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Workforce board awards grants to assist out-of-school youth
March 12, 2018
The State Workforce Development Board awarded $400,000 to two organizations to assist out-of-school youths complete their education and hone their employability skills. The organizations – S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation Department and…
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Richland Two schools earn Magnet Schools of America Merit Awards
March 12, 2018
Three Richland School District Two schools and their magnet programs received 2018 Merit Awards from Magnet Schools of America. Richland Northeast High and Spring Valley High schools were named National…
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Round Top Elementary School earns national recognition
March 12, 2018
Based on a successful implementation of “The Leader In Me,” Round Top Elementary School earned “Leader In Me Lighthouse School” status. The school was commended for achieving positive school and…
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Palmetto Health announces 2018 medical staff officers
March 12, 2018
Palmetto Health announced its medical staff officers for 2018. Chief of Staff—Reid Tribble, M.D., Cardiovascular Surgery, Carolina Cardiac Surgery Associates Vice Chief of Staff—Frederick Dreyer, M.D., Vascular and Interventional Radiology,…
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The Brandon Agency moves to new Charlotte office in Tryon Plaza
March 12, 2018
The Brandon Agency, the only certified brand strategy agency in South Carolina, has moved its Charlotte office to Tryon Plaza in Uptown Charlotte. “This is a significant move and investment for us…
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Avtec launches three new economical dispatch solutions
March 5, 2018
Avtec Inc., the leading independent provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) dispatch console systems, is launching a new portfolio of simplified Scout™ solutions that will be sold and supported…
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Palmetto Health is first facility in South Carolina to implant the HeartMate 3™ LVAD outside of research trials
March 5, 2018
Palmetto Health is the first facility in South Carolina to implant the HeartMate 3™ Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) outside of research trials, and is proud to add this device…
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UofSC to host trainings on Blockchain March 27 and March 28
March 5, 2018
The implications of blockchain technology for media and business will be the subject of executive briefings on March 27 in Columbia, South Carolina, and March 28 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The sessions are intended…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Joe Don Ross to Vice President of Logistics
March 5, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Jon Don Ross has been promoted to vice president of logistics. Joe Don will spearhead efforts for…
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SC Chamber announces 2018 HR Professional of the Year & HR Rising Star- Annual awards presented Thursday in Isle of Palms
March 5, 2018The South Carolina Chamber announced the recipients of the HR Professional of the Year and HR Rising Star at the 28th Annual HR Conference on Thursday evening in Isle of Palms, SC. The awards…
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SC Bar offers free legal clinics in the Midlands – March 13, 14, 22
March 5, 2018
The SC Bar Public Services Division will sponsor three free legal clinics in the Midlands in March. The schedule is as follows: March 13—Consumer Law Issues, including credit cards and…
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Tony Award-Winning musical, Fun Home, opening at Trustus on March 23
March 5, 2018
Trustus Theatre continues its dedication to bringing important theatre to Columbia with their production of Fun Home, an acclaimed and award-winning Broadway musical to their Thigpen Main Stage this spring.…
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CPA Firm Bauknight Pietras & Stormer adds Glenn to leadership team
March 5, 2018
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) announced that R. Benjamin Glenn, CPA, a 13-year veteran with the firm, has been named a partner. BPS is one of the premier public…
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Former Richland County Jail director set to return to head facility
March 5, 2018
Nearly a year after resigning as head of Richland County’s Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, Ronaldo Myers will return to the post he held for 13 years leading the nearly…
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Dominion Energy’s newest natural gas infrastructure project meets growing energy need in South Carolina
March 5, 2018
Largest expansion in history of Dominion Energy Carolina Gas Transmission meets growing need for clean and reliable natural gas in state Natural gas transported will be delivered to South Carolina…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina hires Ericka Wooten and promotes Meredith Mathews
March 5, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Ericka Wooten to join staff as Program and Initiatives Manager. In her role as Program and Initiatives Manager, Ms. Wooten will work primarily with…
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Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P. announce new partner, Ken Newhouse
February 28, 2018
Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in West Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and Hartsville, South Carolina has announced that Kenneth L. Newhouse, Jr., USTCP, CPA,…
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