New UofSC research center aims to improve child well-being

October 19, 2020

Prestigious NIH grant will support interdisciplinary Research Center for Child Well-Being The University of South Carolina is now home to an interdisciplinary center focused on child well-being and impactful research…

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Partnership leads to only face-to-face debate in 2nd Congressional District race

October 19, 2020

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, the Lexington County School District One’s Center for Law and Global Policy, in partnership with the Center for Media Arts, Design and Production, WIS News…

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Regal Lounge shows support for First Responders in honor of National First Responders Day

October 19, 2020

Regal Lounge is honoring first responders the entire month of October by awarding free “Regal Gold Packages” each week and with a special gift card for all First Responders who…

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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Minority, Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Application Start

October 19, 2020

Gov. McMaster announced that two new South Carolina CARES Act grant programs, the Minority and Small Business Relief Grant Program and the Nonprofit Relief Grant Program, will begin accepting applications…

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S.C. Arts Commission grants eclipsed $5.5 million in FY20

October 19, 2020

• Emergency relief assisted 346 artists and arts organizations • Grants distributed in 44 counties In recently completed FY2020, South Carolina Arts Commission grants totaling $5.59 million went out into…

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Richland Two Board Candidates Forum on Tuesday, October 20

October 19, 2020

The Richland Two Teacher Forum, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, will host a Virtual Candidate Forum at 6:30 p.m. on October 20. The community is invited to…

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SC Secretary of State releases Wise Giving Report and Give Smart Watch List in conjunction with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week

October 19, 2020

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the release of his office’s 2019-2020 Wise Giving Report, in conjunction with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW).  ICFAW, which runs from…

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Utilities expansion advancing in Southeast Richland

October 19, 2020

A $24.2 million project to expand water and sewer access in Lower Richland is taking shape along several streets, six months after breaking ground and becoming one of the County’s…

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One Columbia opens shared cultural space in North Columbia

October 19, 2020

New space a response to Amplify Columbia cultural plan recommendations One Columbia for Arts and Culture is proud to announce that it is establishing a shared cultural space in the…

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DRI honors Columbia partner John Kuppens with prestigious Krochock Award

October 19, 2020

Columbia partner John Kuppens will receive the Richard H. Krochock Award at the upcoming DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar’s Annual Meeting. The prestigious annual award honors an individual who…

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Nonprofit registration now open for Midlands Gives Day 2021, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation

October 19, 2020

Nonprofit registration is now open for Midlands Gives Day, the annual 18-hour online-only giving challenge hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation taking place on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 6 a.m.…

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Squiggles & Wiggles, free Narcan, and a creative door contest for youth highlight Red Ribbon Week

October 19, 2020

With a focus on keeping our youth drug free, LRADAC’s Prevention Specialists—led by spokespuppets Squiggles and Wiggles—have been working hard on this year’s Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s oldest and…

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Village Idiot celebrates giving milestone, 30th anniversary

October 19, 2020

Local pizzeria has donated over $100,000 in community giving Village Idiot Pizza is celebrating 30 years of serving NY-style pizza in the Midlands. Recently, the local, small business owned by…

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A first look into Communities In Schools of the Midlands during the pandemic

October 18, 2020

Students learning from behind the screen at home, outdoors, and in classrooms Lexington County School District Two has been a school district partner since its inception in 2016. Herbert A.…

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Greenville-based STORY working with SESCO and TRS on COVID-19 messaging

October 18, 2020

Web design and digital marketing agency STORY will be leading the branding efforts for a joint effort to help curb COVID-19. The STORY team is in the process of designing…

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Six South Carolina communities turn to NHE Association Management

October 16, 2020

NHE, Inc. continues to expand its association management portfolio with the addition of six more South Carolina communities across the Upstate, company officials have announced. NHE is one of the…

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New WestLawn office building coming to the BullStreet District, to be largest of its kind in S.C.

October 15, 2020

Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte law firm to occupy top two floors of unique mass timber building Work has begun in the BullStreet District on a unique 75,000 sq ft.…

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Are you prepared for open enrollment in a digital world?

October 15, 2020

By Andrew Monk, Manager Benefits Education The Cason Group With a global pandemic continuing to affect the workplace, many businesses will be conducting open enrollment for 2021 with a remote…

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Ada D. Stewart, MD, FAAFP, assumes role of President of the American Academy of Family Physicians

October 15, 2020

Ada D. Stewart, MD, FAAFP, a family physician in Columbia, South Carolina, assumes the role of president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. The AAFP represents 136,700 physicians and…

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CAE’s first Art in the Airport featured artist, Chris Garvey, unveils exhibit at Airport

October 15, 2020

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) unveiled an exhibit by the first Art in the Airport featured artist, Chris Garvey. The exhibit is currently on display in the connector – the…

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DHEC, Prisma Health offer free flu shots in Midlands throughout October 

October 15, 2020

As the fight against COVID-19 continues nationally and worldwide, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) stresses how critical it is for everyone to receive their flu…

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Magnus Development breaks ground on Midway Logistics VI in Lexington County Industrial Park

October 15, 2020

Colliers International | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage team to handle leasing Magnus Development has broken ground on their newest industrial speculative development, Midway Logistics VI, located in Lexington County Industrial…

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Richland Library presents author discussion on health & social justice

October 14, 2020

Richland Library is inviting the community to take part in a powerful discussion. Join us for Mama Can You Hear Me? A Cry from the African-American Soul from 6:30 –…

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DHEC receives $200,000 EPA grant for environmental justice project in South Carolina

October 14, 2020

Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) celebrated its selection as a recipient of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant for environmental justice projects that…

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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina

October 14, 2020

Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Kristie Roe, CCIM SIOR, Alex Irwin and William…

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Columbia selected to participate in new program to tackle budget crises and advance equity

October 14, 2020

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that Columbia is one of 30 cities that will participate in the What Works Cities City Budgeting for Equity and Recovery program, a new effort that will help cities confront…

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Brandon Jamison Sr. opens a Brightway Insurance Agency

October 14, 2020

Brightway, The Brandon Jamison Agency offers more choice of insurance brands for your Home, Auto and other insurance needs While the country’s response to the Coronavirus has caused many business…

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IT-oLogy expands services to include K-12 private tutoring

October 14, 2020

IT-oLogy is now offering private tutoring workshops for K-12 students in various information technology subjects. Students will be taught by one of IT-oLogy’s certified instructors during a two-hour virtual workshop.…

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Lander Trustees vote to keep tuition frozen for sixth consecutive academic year

October 14, 2020

The Lander University Board of Trustees voted Wednesday (Oct. 14) to freeze tuition and general fees for the 2021-22 academic year. The unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees marks…

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City of Columbia to cancel annual “Spooktacular Halloween Party”

October 14, 2020

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced they will cancel this year’s “Spooktactular Halloween Party” to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread COVID-19 in our community.…

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Brandon Jamison Sr. opens a Brightway Insurance Agency

October 14, 2020

While the country’s response to the Coronavirus has caused many business operations to pause, Brightway Insurance remains committed to customers and to people who want to build their own business…

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SCRA announces new SC Academic Innovations Director

October 14, 2020

The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced that Sohail Malik was recently named Director of SC Academic Innovations. Malik will be responsible for leading the strategic direction of the SC…

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Ninth South Carolina Cultural District approved in Camden

October 14, 2020

S.C. Arts Commission board votes unanimously for approval The city of Camden was awarded the ninth South Carolina Cultural District today by a unanimous vote of the South Carolina Arts…

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Riggs Partners announces 2020 CreateAthon® nonprofit clients

October 14, 2020

    Five South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of pro bono marketing and communication services provided by Riggs Partners during its 23rd annual CreateAthon®. The marketing marathon…

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County of Lexington awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

October 13, 2020

The County of Lexington’s Financial Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada…

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SC Works to Host Open-Air Job Fair October 15 in Fountain Inn

October 13, 2020

SC Works is hosting an open-air Job Fair in Fountain Inn on October 15th from 2PM-5PM at the Fountain Inn Farmers Market (110 Depot St., Fountain Inn), which will include…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation celebrates $200 million in total grantmaking

October 13, 2020

Harnessing the collective resources of the community through over 26,000 grants and scholarships Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded over $200 million in grants…

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South Carolina Department of Education funds over $33 million in protective equipment and supplies for all school districts

October 13, 2020

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced today at River Springs Elementary School that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will purchase and distribute over $33 million worth of…

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A Conversation with Matt Kennell, City Center Partnership

October 13, 2020

Twenty years ago, the downtown business district of Columbia, SC, specifically Main Street, was a source of embarrassment for local residents. Skip ahead to 2020, and downtown Columbia is now…

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Presbyterian College the top private college in South Carolina, according to Money’s 2020 list of “best colleges”

October 13, 2020

Presbyterian College is the highest-ranked private institution in South Carolina, according to Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value.” The rankings factor in tuition, family borrowing, and career…

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Arrival to build its first U.S. electric vehicle microfactory in York County

October 13, 2020

The $46 Million Investment Will Create 240 New Jobs Arrival, a global electric vehicle (EV) company, today announced plans to establish its first U.S. Microfactory in York County. The $46…

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Do you react or respond?

October 13, 2020

By Heather Matthews NP Strategy   Do you react or respond?  That question felt like a stab to my heart and almost made me fall off the treadmill one evening. …

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Seibels appoints Rao Tadepalli Chief Information Officer

October 13, 2020

Columbia, SC-based, Seibels, announced the appointment of Rao Tadepalli to Chief Information Officer. Mr. Tadepalli will oversee Seibels’ Information Technology Services which includes software development, implementation and support, data center…

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Certified South Carolina is good for farmers, good for business 

October 12, 2020

South Carolinians are eating more local food thanks to the continued success of the Certified South Carolina program.   According to a new study by Joseph C. Von Nessen, Ph.D., a research economist…

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Richland County asking for proposals to help address housing needs

October 12, 2020

Richland County is seeking proposals to invest federal funding in housing developments as it looks to preserve and increase affordable homes for low- to moderate-income families. The County encourages Community…

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Columbia Museum of Art adds 5 works by African American artists to collection

October 12, 2020

The Columbia Museum of Art announces a series of exciting purchases in the past year of works by contemporary African American artists — Sanford Biggers, Kwame Brathwaite, Elizabeth Catlett, Sam…

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Richland Library Friends and Foundation names 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship recipient

October 12, 2020

The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is excited to announce Ansley Kamau Pope as recipient of the 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship. He’s a graduate student in history at the…

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Basecamp Fitness adding location in Columbia

October 12, 2020

The Carolinas are about to get HIIT. Basecamp Fitness, the hot new boutique fitness franchise with a unique brand of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)-based workouts, has expanded its nationwide footprint with…

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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards

October 12, 2020

The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…

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“This may be the most important flu shot of your life”; DHEC Officials Stress Importance of Flu Vaccines Amid COVID-19

October 12, 2020

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) joins state and national partners in emphasizing how critical it is for individuals to stay as healthy as possible during…

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