Team Richland One raises nearly $19,000 to fight breast cancer

December 15, 2020

Team Richland One raised $18,832 to fight breast cancer through the district’s participation in Prisma Health’s annual Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon fundraiser. This year district…

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NAI Columbia facilitates the $5.92 million sale of 429 acres of industrial land in southeast Columbia, South Carolina to Richland County

December 15, 2020

NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken, Tombo Milliken and Nelson Weston, III, facilitated the $5.92 million acquisition of 429 acres of industrial land located at the intersection of Shop Road Extension and…

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John Griggs expands Synovus leadership responsibilities to the Grand Strand

December 15, 2020

Synovus today announced that John Griggs will have responsibilities for the bank’s offices in the Grand Strand. Griggs has served as South Carolina Central Region market executive since January 2019,…

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City kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Virtual Food Drive

December 15, 2020

The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation has kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Virtual Food…

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Sayers to stay on as Newberry College CFO

December 15, 2020

David Sayers to drop ‘interim’ designation as he continues in the role Newberry College has announced that David Sayers will continue serving as vice president for administrative services and chief…

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West Columbia Beautification Foundation recognizes supporters

December 15, 2020

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation recognizes the following supporters who gave to the Foundation for the Annual Tribute for Trees event that was cancelled due to the pandemic. Burkett, Burkett…

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Secretary of State Mark Hammond certifies South Carolina’s nine electoral votes for President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Michael R. Pence

December 15, 2020

Secretary of State Mark Hammond convened the 2020 Electoral College Monday, December 14, 2020 at 11:00 AM in Columbia.  Unanimously casting their votes for Presidential candidate Donald J. Trump of…

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South Carolina public health officials provide COVID-19 vaccine update

December 14, 2020

High Risk Hospital Workers and Long-Term Care Facility Residents and Staff Prioritized The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that South Carolina received its first COVID-19…

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The City of Columbia and local partners present the second community conversation on The Color of Law

December 14, 2020

The City of Columbia and local partners have worked together to host four virtual sessions on the book The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America. The…

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SC Humanities awards Communities In Schools of the Midlands grant for Literacy Writing Project

December 14, 2020

SC Humanities a state program of the National Endowment of the Humanities Awards Communities In Schools of the Midlands (CISM) grant entitled “Social Emotional Learning Initiative: The Literacy Writing Project” in the outright Fast…

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Two Lexington District One school counselors publish book on student anxiety

December 14, 2020

Two Lexington County School District One counselors recently co-authored a book about helping students manage anxiety, a disorder facing nearly one-third of teenagers in America. Lexington High School’s Anna R.…

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EdVenture to offer child care options for families facing challenges with virtual learning

December 14, 2020

In response to Richland One’s announcement of full-time virtual learning after winter break, EdVenture is pleased to offer Eddie’s Study Studio, a distance learning program for families facing challenges in a constantly…

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South Carolina Department of Education to support school re-opening with additional $84 million in funding

December 14, 2020

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced that it will provide $84,264,890 in additional federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) funding to all public schools districts and special schools to…

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Peabody Engineering & Supply, Inc. establishing operations in Pickens County

December 14, 2020

More than $5.6 million investment will create 35 new jobs Peabody Engineering & Supply, Inc. (Peabody Engineering), a leading manufacturer of industrial polyethylene storage tanks, today announced plans to establish operations…

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AIASC recognizes excellence in architecture at annual Design Awards program

December 14, 2020

The American Institute of Architects, South Carolina Chapter (AIASC) announced the 2020 recipients of the annual AIASC Design Awards. The program encourages and recognizes design excellence throughout South Carolina, and…

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South Carolina public health officials provide COVID-19 vaccine update

December 14, 2020

High Risk Hospital Workers and Long-Term Care Facility Residents and Staff Prioritized The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that South Carolina received its first…

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Lander University, College of Charleston publish results of COVID-19 restaurant survey in top tier academic journal

December 14, 2020

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, many of our state’s scientists, government officials and businesses came together to search for answers to how day-to-day life should…

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Colliers International’s Allen Wilkerson receives Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation

December 11, 2020

Colliers International’s Allen Wilkerson has been awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute. This prestigious designation recognizes him as an expert in commercial and investment…

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Arrested Development to headline free Famously Hot New Year virtual celebration

December 10, 2020

Arrested Development — the two-time Grammy-winning hip-hop and funk group — will perform a free virtual concert at Famously Hot New Year, South Carolina’s virtual party of the year, on…

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Belk investing in upgrades at Richland County distribution center

December 10, 2020

Belk, the nation’s largest private department store chain, will invest $2.5 million over the next five years to make improvements to its distribution center in Richland County. Belk plans to…

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Armada Analytics, Inc. relocating headquarters and expanding operations in Greenville County

December 10, 2020

Armada Analytics, Inc., a real estate consulting company, today announced plans to relocate and expand operations in Greenville County, S.C. The more than $1 million investment will create 33 new…

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6th annual ‘Kwanzaa in the Midlands’ celebration goes virtual due to COVID-19

December 10, 2020

Free event includes performances, drumming, & speaker from different local African origins The 2020 Kwanzaa in the Midlands: Ujima celebration will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 6:00 PM…

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W.O. Blackstone & Co., Inc. welcomes Branham to the team

December 9, 2020

Daniel Branham joins W.O. Blackstone & Co., Inc. as a new Project Manager. Mr. Branham, a native of Columbia, graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2017 with a…

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Sunbelt Business Brokers announces sale of MCM Network

December 9, 2020

Sale Brokered by Sunbelt Brokers in Columbia, SC Sunbelt Business Brokers announced today the sale of MCM Network Systems, a full-service IT support provider serving South Carolina and Northeast Georgia…

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Allied Air Enterprises Inc. expanding operations in Orangeburg County

December 9, 2020

Allied Air Enterprises Inc., a subsidiary of Lennox International Inc., announced plans to expand operations in Orangeburg County. The more than $35.7 million investment will create 20 new jobs. Founded…

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Dominion Energy names Georgetown native to newly created executive position

December 9, 2020

Felicia Howard, a native of Georgetown, South Carolina, will become Dominion Energy’s vice president of economic development strategy, Jan. 1, 2021. Howard is being promoted into the newly created position…

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Lander receives grant for Race and Identity Dialogue series

December 9, 2020

Lander University will present a Race and Identity Dialogue series of virtual presentations and discussions beginning in January. The series is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the…

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Flock and Rally Communications & Marketing celebrates 10 years

December 9, 2020

As a consequential year comes to a close, communications and marketing firm Flock and Rally is pausing to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Founded in 2010, Flock and Rally marks one…

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New innovative equipment available through Richland Library’s collection

December 9, 2020

Richland Library is making it easier to learn, create and share from home without having to worry about the cost or capital investment. We’re expanding our Library of Things collection…

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Rosen Hagood Law Firm announces the addition of F. Truett Nettles, II as Of Counsel

December 9, 2020

Rosen Hagood announced that F. Truett Nettles, II has joined the firm as Of Counsel. “We are pleased to have Truett join the firm,” said Andrew Gowdown, co-managing partner of…

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Top promotions and leadership shifts at RCSD

December 9, 2020

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Several new high-level promotions and leadership reorganizations were announced at the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) earlier this month. One new chief, two majors, five…

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Wells Fargo surprises Harvest Hope with $50,000 donation this holiday season

December 9, 2020

Wells Fargo’s Region Bank President Justin Hawkins recently surprised Barry Phillips, Harvest Hope Food Bank’s director of operations, with a $50,000 donation as part of Wells Fargo’s “Many hearts. One…

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“Create Opportunity Columbia” workforce development initiative launches with Midlands Technical College

December 9, 2020

Create Opportunity Columbia believes that talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not. This initiative was developed to create opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to become professional software engineers…

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The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery earns number one spot in Newsweek’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers

December 9, 2020

The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery has been recognized as the number one ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in South Carolina by Newsweek. The 2021 Newsweek survey identified the…

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Hartsville artist wins 701 CCA Prize 2020

December 8, 2020

The winner of the 701 CCA Prize 2020 is Adrian Rhodes of Hartsville. The winner was announced this past Thursday, December 3, during a live Facebook broadcast from 701 Center…

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Rachal Hatton selected as the state’s inaugural Two-Gen Coordinator

December 8, 2020

The South Carolina Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) has announced that Rachal Hatton has joined its team as South Carolina’s inaugural Two-Generation Coordinator. As the Two-Gen Coordinator, Hatton will establish…

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Governor McMaster holds bill signing ceremony, creating Governor’s School for Agriculture

December 8, 2020

S.613 Creates the Governor’s School for Agriculture at John De La Howe in McCormick, S.C. Governor Henry McMaster today held a ceremonial bill signing for S. 613, which creates the…

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SC Ports hits record for November volumes

December 8, 2020

As global trade continues to rebound, South Carolina Ports’ container volumes show strength with a record November at the Port of Charleston. SC Ports handled 207,066 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at Wando…

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Prisma Health Richland Hospital selected as recipient of Project 4 donation

December 8, 2020

Local Community Nominates NICU to Receive 4moms mamaRoo® infant seat Donation Prisma Health Richland Hospital is one of 10 national hospitals to receive a NICU donation as part of Project…

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Nephron Pharmaceuticals gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports pharmacology students

December 8, 2020

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and CEO Lou Kennedy continue to provide generous financial support to Lexington School District One students via donations to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. Kennedy recently gave…

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Chase Granger joins Colliers International as a Property Accountant

December 8, 2020

Colliers International | South Carolina welcomed Chase Granger to the accounting team in Columbia. As a Property Accountant, Granger’s responsibilities include financial reporting on commercial property management accounts for the…

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Seibels appoints Pam Ringquist Chief People Officer

December 8, 2020

COLUMBIA, SC – Seibels announced the promotion of Pam Ringquist to Chief People Officer. In this senior leadership role, Ms. Ringquist is responsible for leading Seibels’ workforce planning, talent development,…

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Lexington Chamber former President/CEO Otis Rawl receives Order of The Palmetto

December 8, 2020

Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center former President/CEO Otis B. Rawl Jr. was awarded the Order of the Palmetto at the Chamber’s breakfast meeting Tuesday morning. The Order of the Palmetto is…

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Vikor Scientific, LLC expanding operations in Charleston County

December 8, 2020

 $1 million investment will create 148 new jobs Vikor Scientific, LLC, a molecular diagnostics company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $1 million investment will create…

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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host 12th Annual Restaurant Week South Carolina with a twist

December 8, 2020

With the hope that 2021 will be a year of recovery for local restaurants, get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week South Carolina makes its…

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Cayce’s Parkland Plaza welcomes East Bay Deli

December 8, 2020

Parkland Plaza will be the fifth location for East Bay Deli in the Columbia market Colliers International | South Carolina Vice President Rox Pollard and Senior Brokerage Associate Danny Bonds…

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Turner Padget elevates three attorneys to Shareholder

December 8, 2020

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Charleston-based Robert E. Kneece III and Nickisha M. Woodward, and Columbia-based W. Taylor Stanley have been elected shareholders of the firm, effective…

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A Health Insurance Program for Medical Professionals – SCMA’s Members’ Insurance Trust

December 8, 2020

By William Render Executive Director for the SCMA Members’ Insurance Trust   For nearly 40 years, the South Carolina Medical Association Members’ Insurance Trust (SCMA MIT) has been committed to…

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Educational guide aims to spread importance of pollinators to students

December 7, 2020

A new educational tool from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) features lessons aimed at the next generation of conservationists in Richland County and beyond. The RSWCD recently…

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Colliers International completes the sale of ±2,740-square-foot office building at 1703 Laurel Street

December 7, 2020

Colliers International | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented the owner, Grimsley Law Firm, in the sale of a ±2,740-square-foot office building at 1703 Laurel Street in Columbia to the…

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