Posts by Phoebe Howie
South Carolina Secretary of State’s website receives 2023 Notable State Document Award
March 13, 2024
The Secretary of State’s Office received the 2023 Notable State Document Award from the South Carolina State Library for its website. Each year, the South Carolina State Library recognizes several…
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PTC announces recipients of NISOD Excellence Awards
March 13, 2024
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is proud to announce its recipients of the annual National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards. This year’s honorees from PTC are Lakeya…
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CBSHS receives funding to elevate opioid use disorder treatment programs in rural communities
March 12, 2024
Researchers in the Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) have received $5.5 million from the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute on Drug Abuse to…
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What’s happening at Richland Library
March 11, 2024
Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17 Richland Library’s mission is to help our customers learn, create and share. We are continuing to offer programs, both familiar and new, and…
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $38.4 million in South Carolina to expand affordable, reliable, clean power in Rural Communities through investing in America agenda
March 11, 2024
South Carolina Electric Infrastructure Award Will Reduce Electricity Costs for Over 194,000 Rural Consumers in Upstate South Carolina As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, George W. Hicks,…
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PTC Foundation ‘Spring Forward’ 5K Run/Walk set for March 23
March 11, 2024
The Piedmont Technical College Foundation is preparing to hold its third annual Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 23, 2024, on a USA Track and Field-certified…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees Committee meeting, regular meeting next week
March 11, 2024
The Richland Two Board of Trustees will hold a Safety and Security Committee meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 11. Review the March 11 committee meeting agenda. This meeting…
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Drake’s Duck In reopens Main Street Columbia location
March 11, 2024
Drake’s Duck In, a long standing fixture of downtown Columbia, is preparing for their grand reopening after temporarily closing their location at 1544 Main Street for renovations. The reopening ceremony…
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Meet the new VP of Economic Development
March 11, 2024
The Board of Trustees has officially named the USC College of Pharmacy Dean Stephen Cutler as the new Vice President of Economic Development. Dean Cutler will oversee the Office of…
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School District Five educator receives statewide award from South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children
March 11, 2024
A Lexington-Richland School District Five educator has received a statewide award for her outstanding contribution to the advancement of exceptional children and youth. Mary Alice Laubach, Placement Chair at Dutch…
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GSP honored as Best Small Airport in North America by Customers in 2023
March 11, 2024
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) continues its legacy of excellence, securing top honors in the Airport Council International’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards. This marks the second consecutive year that GSP…
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Graham announces highlights of South Carolina projects in the first FY 2024 spending package
March 11, 2024
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced that multiple projects across South Carolina will receive funding as a part of the first Fiscal Year 2024 spending package. Graham made these…
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Charleston voted No. 1 in Southern Living’s 2024 South’s Best Awards
March 11, 2024
For the eighth year running, the readers of Southern Living ranked the Charleston region No. 1 in its annual South’s Best awards. The awards recognize readers’ favorite destinations and experiences,…
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City of Columbia seeking information to get youth positively activated this summer
March 11, 2024
The City of Columbia is seeking information from local youth organizations and groups regarding youth services this summer. “We are excited to offer this important information guide to parents and…
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Keep Berkeley Beautiful receives $10,000 PalmettoPride Grant
March 11, 2024
Funds to Help Implement Litter Prevention Programs and Projects Across County Keep Berkeley Beautiful (KBB) has received PalmettoPride’s Keep South Carolina Beautiful (KSCB) Annual Support Grant for $10,000 to help…
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Berkeley County Government to hold in-house job fair March 21
March 11, 2024
Berkeley County Government is hosting an in-house job fair for open County positions on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the County Administration Building,…
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Berkeley County creates Conservation & Greenbelt Advisory Commission
March 11, 2024
To Steer Future County “Greenbelt” Projects At its meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024, Berkeley County Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance establishing the creation of a Berkeley County Conservation and…
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Summerville Magistrate Court to undergo renovation, temporary location established
March 11, 2024
The Dorchester County Summerville Magistrate Court currently located at 212 Deming Way will be undergoing renovation from March 8, 2024, through June 30, 2024. During this period, the building will…
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Mayor William Cogswell launches King Street Safety Initiative in collaboration with City Departments and local businesses
March 11, 2024
Mayor William Cogswell announced the launch of the Mayor’s King Street Safety Initiative, set to take effect on March 7th. This initiative, developed in collaboration with private businesses, City of…
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Registration open for city’s Summer Camps Program
March 11, 2024
Registration for the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Camps Program, which includes weekly camps and a variety of specialty camps, is open for children ages 5 and up. Weekly…
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Fifth Third Bank to sponsor three WTA professional tennis tournaments in Charleston, South Carolina
March 11, 2024
The first of two Fifth Third WTA 125’s will take place March 10 – 16 followed by the Credit One Charleston Open March 30 – April 7 Fifth Third Bank announced…
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±3.2 AC land parcel sold at Nexton Parkway for 7-Eleven retail center
March 11, 2024
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce that ±3.2 AC was sold at Nexton Parkway and Scholar Way. The land parcel is surrounded by forthcoming popular retailers Harris Teeter and Publix,…
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Grand Slam champion and two Charleston champions join Credit One Charleston Open player field
March 4, 2024
Charleston field currently features three Grand Slam champions, four top 10 players and five Charleston champions A Grand Slam champion and two former Charleston champions have joined the growing player…
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Piedmont Technical College’s Sally Cooke receives statewide honor for outstanding work
March 4, 2024
Sally Cooke is a quiet force of nature at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), and the tenacious redhead who works wonders from behind the scenes at the college finally has been…
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VisionGreenwood donates $15K to PTC’s MODELS Academy
March 4, 2024
Business leaders representing VisionGreenwood visited Piedmont Technical College’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood on Jan. 23, 2024, to present a donation of $15,000 to the college’s special initiative, MODELS Academy. MODELS is…
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Elevate Community School hosts summer camp series All About Animals; enrollment now open!
March 4, 2024
Summer camp enrollment is now open at Elevate Community School. The local Montessori school is hosting a series of seven weekly camps centered around the education and exploration of animals…
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Attorney Lane Cook promoted to Partner at LawyerLisa
March 4, 2024
LAWYERLISA, an elder law and estate planning firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lane Cook to Partner with the firm. LawyerLisa serves clients throughout the state of South…
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Ethan Paschal, Vanessa Borovilos earn wins at Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship
March 4, 2024
Ethan Paschal (Fayetteville, N.C.) birdied the first playoff hole to cap a stunning rally while Vanessa Borovilos (Toronto, Canada) cruised en route to victory at the Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf…
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Richland One opens second round of applications for magnet choice programs
March 4, 2024
Richland One is accepting applications for students to enroll in magnet choice programs with spots still available for the 2024-2025 school year. The application deadline is April 30. Parents will…
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Meals on Wheels of Summerville announces inaugural Dink and Deliver Classic pickleball tournament
March 4, 2024
Meals on Wheels of Summerville announces the launch of the inaugural Dink and Deliver Classic, a pickleball tournament set to take place on April 13 and 14 at The Pickle Bar, 162…
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Summerville Magistrate Court to undergo renovation, temporary location established
March 4, 2024
The Dorchester County Summerville Magistrate Court currently located at 212 Deming Way will be undergoing renovation from March 8, 2024, through June 30, 2024. During this period, the building will…
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Dorchester County and Summerville YMCA partner to develop state-of-the-art sports complex in Oakbrook area
March 4, 2024
Dorchester County and Summerville YMCA have announced a groundbreaking partnership that will enhance recreational opportunities for the community. With an investment of over $12 million from Dorchester County and a…
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Carolina Youth Development Center unveils new name
March 4, 2024
Becoming Landmarks for Families—revealing new brand, mission remains the same Carolina Youth Development Center has unveiled its rebranding to Landmarks for Families, Inc. (Landmarks for Families) with a press conference…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina requests regulatory review of electric rates to maintain safe, reliable, efficient service as customer growth continues
March 4, 2024
Requested increase to base rates is first in nearly four years Rates are lower than national average Since 2019, Dominion Energy South Carolina has added approximately 40,000 new electric customers…
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Historic Columbia announces March 2024 events
March 4, 2024
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for March 2024. See the full list of March events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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City of Columbia Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts: help make sure we all count!
March 4, 2024
The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
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The SC Philharmonic takes inaugural music in My Neighborhood program to Irmo, SC
March 4, 2024
Immersive outreach program takes free classical music experiences to schools, parks, hospitals, businesses and community centers Music in My Neighborhood is a new immersive community program of the South Carolina Philharmonic,…
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Trustus Theatre presents Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage
February 28, 2024
Trustus Theatre, the home for relevant, innovative, and inclusive theatrical works in Columbia, South Carolina, is excited to present Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage, opening on March…
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Coastal Community Foundation announces Vice President of Grantmaking and Community Leadership
February 28, 2024
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina (CCF) is pleased to announce Kerri Forrest as Vice President of Grantmaking and Community Leadership. Forrest will lead CCF’s grantmaking and scholarship programs, strengthen…
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Berkeley County Council approves $100,000 for Daniel Island School
February 28, 2024
To Fund Handicap-Accessible Playground Equipment At its meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024, Berkeley County Council voted unanimously to approve $100,000 for Daniel Island School to fund handicap-accessible playground equipment for special…
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Richland Two has 10 National Merit Scholarship finalists
February 28, 2024
Ten seniors in Richland School District Two are closer to their goal of earning National Merit Scholarships. Zachary J. Burnett and Eva D. Pendleton of Blythewood High School; Sanvi V.…
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Tyler Easterling ascends to President and COO Role, crafting a visionary future for TBA Worldwide
February 28, 2024
TBA Worldwide is pleased to announce Tyler Easterling’s promotion to President and COO. The company is a rapidly growing network of data-driven advertising agencies and specialty marketing firms, including Brandon,…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union expands with 19th branch in Irmo, SC
February 28, 2024
SAFE Federal Credit Union formally marked the opening of its 19th branch location in Irmo, SC with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on February 26. In addition to SAFE’s executive leadership team,…
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Dorchester County and Summerville YMCA partner to develop state-of-the-art sports complex in Oakbrook area
February 28, 2024
Dorchester County and Summerville YMCA proudly announce a groundbreaking partnership that will enhance recreational opportunities for the community. With an investment of over $12 million from Dorchester County and a…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy highlights 2023 achievements and unveils 2024 projects
February 28, 2024
The Charleston Parks Conservancy reflects on a transformative 2023, emphasizing impactful achievements beyond statistics. Stewarding 24 parks, the Conservancy’s commitment to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and education resonates across the…
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Coucoules claims victory at Bassmaster Kayak Series Tournament on Lake Murray
February 28, 2024
Jake Coucoules has won the 2024 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Lake Murray scored by TourneyX with a two-day total of 188.75 inches. A record-breaking regular season record of 258 kayak…
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Nathan McNeese appointed to National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s Board on Human-Systems Integration
February 28, 2024
Nathan McNeese of Clemson University is stepping into two roles that will continue to elevate him as one of the globe’s top experts in how artificial intelligence and human beings can…
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City of Clemson, University leaders celebrate partnership, success at annual State of Clemson event
February 28, 2024
Mayor Robert Halfacre and President Jim Clements take questions during the State of Clemson event Clemson University and the City of Clemson Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual “State of…
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Exceptional Talents recognized: Fine Arts Center students Awarded YoungArts Distinction
February 28, 2024
The Fine Arts Center (FAC) is thrilled to highlight three students who have been honored with the prestigious YoungArts Award with Distinction. YoungArts is a nationally recognized organization that identifies exceptional young artists,…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School celebrates 25th Anniversary and names community leaders as Charter Champions
February 26, 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024, Greenville Technical Charter High School Charter Champions Event 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. On Thursday, February 29, 2024, the media is invited to join Greenville Technical…
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