Kornelia Kostka named as Greenville Area Development Corporation Research Manager

June 8, 2020

The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Kornelia Kostka as the economic development organization’s new Research Manager. In her new role, Ms. Kostka will manage the GADC’s research efforts that…

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Saving Skylab: America’s First Space Station documentary from Hubbell Utility Solutions wins three Telly awards

June 8, 2020

COLUMBIA, SC – Hubbell Utility Solutions, Power Systems division will receive three Telly awards for Saving Skylab: America’s First Space Station. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television…

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First class of Midlands Youth Apprenticeship graduates

June 8, 2020

High schoolers earn real experience and a paycheck before graduating Seven high school seniors graduated this past week and become the first group to complete The Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program.…

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PCT LTD adds additional distributor, announces new hospital installations

June 5, 2020

LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD (OTC Pink: PCTL) is pleased to announce they have added another company to their growing distributor network. BOX Bioscience (www.boxbioscience.com) of Mount Pleasant, SC…

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Dominion Energy commits $5 million to social justice, community rebuilding efforts

June 4, 2020

$4 million committed to community nonprofits for social justice, equality, rebuilding $1 million committed to supporting minority-owned, small businesses Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) and its charitable foundation are committing $5…

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New toll-free number provides hope for South Carolinians: Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug agencies launch statewide support line

June 4, 2020

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), has today launched a statewide support line…

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Midlands Technical College announces COVID-19 precautions for fall; Students invited to virtual town hall

June 4, 2020

Midlands Technical College (MTC) has announced changes and preparations for welcoming students back on campus this fall. The COVID-19 precautions will be the topic of a virtual town hall for…

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Public Can Weigh in on Flood Mitigation Funding

June 4, 2020

Residents can give input on how millions in Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding will be used in Richland County at a virtual meeting Friday, June 5. Richland County will…

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John Lindley joins First Reliance Bank as Vice President, Bank Operations Manager

June 4, 2020

John Lindley has joined First Reliance Bank as Vice President, Bank Operations Manager. Lindley is responsible for overseeing multiple aspects of the bank’s operations, and he will provide senior management…

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Griffin Humphries LLC launched with offices in Charleston and Columbia

June 4, 2020

Griffin Humphries LLC was launched earlier this year by experienced attorneys Jim Griffin and Badge Humphries. A litigation law firm with offices in Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina, they focus…

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3 county students win state honors for conservation-focused art

June 3, 2020

Three Richland County students have received recognition for illustrating the benefits of healthy soil as part of a statewide poster contest. All three students were recognized for their entries in…

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Pontiac nurse named 2019-2020 Richland Two Nurse of the Year

June 3, 2020

Richland Two has named Jennifer Larck, school nurse at Pontiac Elementary School, the 2019-2020 Nurse of the Year. Larck is a former emergency room nurse and joined the Pontiac team…

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South Carolinians reminded to take actions to limit spread of COVID-19; Latest COVID-19 update

June 3, 2020

As restrictions are reduced by reopenings and South Carolinians return to their workplaces and participate in recreational activities that might involve crowds, DHEC continues to urge everyone to be vigilant…

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University Builds Focal Point for Industry

June 3, 2020

Over the past seven years, the Office for Innovation, Partnership and Economic Engagement has become a focal point for industries melding the University of South Carolina’s resources with doing business…

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Lexington Medical Center and DHEC continue to offer free COVID-19 testing

June 3, 2020

At the request of Senator Nikki Setzler and Reverend Dr. Charles B. Jackson Sr., Lexington Medical Center and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are working together to provide free COVID-19…

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Midlands Technical College (Virtual) Batesburg-Leesville Enrollment Events – Apply today to become an MTC student this fall semester!

June 3, 2020

Midlands Technical College (MTC) is hosting three virtual drop-in enrollment events on June 16, July 14, and August 4. All who are interested in getting a start on their higher-education…

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Midlands Technical College (Virtual) Fairfield Enrollment Events – YOU could be eligible to attend MTC for FREE!

June 3, 2020

Midlands Technical College (MTC) is hosting three virtual drop-in enrollment events on June 11, July 14, and August 4. All who are interested in getting a start on their higher-education…

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Nephron donates orbital welder to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

June 3, 2020

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest-growing pharmaceuticals companies in the country, is teaming up with Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College to equip students with the tools needed to compete for well-paying…

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July 4th on Lake Murray

June 3, 2020

The Capital City/ Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is pleased to present Lake Murray’s July 4th Celebration scheduled for Saturday, July 4th.  At approximately 9:15 or dark, fireworks will launch…

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SETi to Start Online Sales for Surface Disinfection Device and Portable Air Purifier with Violeds Technology to Enable Disinfection of New Coronavirus

June 3, 2020

COLUMBIA, SC – Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (“SETi”), the World’s first compound semiconductor for UV LED solutions (Violeds) and Seoul Viosys (KOSDAQ: 092190)’ subsidiary, announced that it launches portable air…

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Metropolitan area employment and unemployment – April 2020

June 3, 2020

Unemployment rates were higher in April than a year earlier in all 389 metropolitan areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A total of 52 areas had jobless…

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What does the life – and death – of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery mean for the health of Blacks in America?

June 3, 2020

A statement from the American Heart Association team: In a 1966 interview, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “I think that we’ve got to see that a riot is the…

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Dominion Energy adapts to ensure safe, quick response to hurricanes across Virginia, Carolinas during coronavirus pandemic

June 3, 2020

RICHMOND, Va. — Tropical Storm Bertha signaled the start of hurricane season when it made landfall last week in South Carolina. Dominion Energy customers in Virginia and the Carolinas can…

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City Center Partnership announces plans for inspirational art installation in the Main Street District

June 2, 2020

City Center Partnership (CCP) announced a new art project called HOPE for Columbia that will be installed in the Main Street District to promote hope and positivity during the Covid-19…

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Mashburn Construction expands in Charleston, adds to Coastal Division

June 2, 2020

Mashburn Construction announced the recent hire of three employees in the company’s Coastal Division. Additionally, the company is undergoing an expansion at their Charleston office to accommodate for the company’s…

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DHEC surpasses goal to test 110,000 South Carolinians in May

June 2, 2020

The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that 110,316 tests for COVID-19 have been performed in South Carolina since May 1. Earlier this month, DHEC and its…

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NAI Columbia announces the following transactions:

June 2, 2020

LEASED Columbia, South Carolina: Jeff Hein, SIOR, and Thomas Wyatt represented the tenant, Il Rosso di Vino in the lease of restaurant space located on the ground floor of 807…

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AXISCADES launching new U.S. operations in Greenville County, South Carolina

June 2, 2020

AXISCADES, an end-to-end engineering solutions and product company, has established new operations in Greenville County. The company’s new offices are projected to create 15 new jobs by 2021. Founded in…

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Cohn Construction Services completes new facility for Patterson Fan

June 2, 2020

Cohn Construction Services has completed the new manufacturing operations facility for Patterson Fan at the Northpoint Industrial Park in Blythewood, SC. The new 15,000-square-foot facility includes manufacturing warehouse, private offices,…

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LRADAC announces COVID-19 update and phased in approach to full capacity operations

June 2, 2020

LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces an update on the organization’s phased-in approach to full capacity operations in response to the COVID-19…

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West Columbia city parks open to the public

June 2, 2020

The City of West Columbia has opened all city-maintained parks and playgrounds after being closed due to the pandemic. Social distancing measures are required while frequenting the facilities. The list…

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Millwood Avenue resurfacing project underway

June 2, 2020

In mid-2019, SCDOT approached the City of Columbia with a partnership opportunity to improve safety along Millwood Avenue for all users. Staff of both agencies worked together to develop an…

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Coming July 1: Motor Fuel User Fee increases $0.02

June 2, 2020

Coming July 1: Changes at the pump – Motor Fuel User Fee increases $0.02 For the fourth consecutive year, South Carolina’s Motor Fuel User Fee, which helps support road, bridge,…

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SCRA announces two new client companies

June 2, 2020

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of two Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Foresight Data Systems, LLC, located in Columbia, is developing a new,…

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Stephen Colbert encourages South Carolinians to #StaySCStrong

June 1, 2020

Stephen Colbert joined the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today to encourage South Carolinians to continue to do their part to help slow the spread of…

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USDA highlights programs to support rural housing

June 1, 2020

Department Promotes Resources and Opportunities to Help Rural Residents U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Bette Brand today kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting USDA’s…

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Columbia food bank receives donation as part of Farm Bureau Insurance® Statewide initiative

June 1, 2020

Farm Bureau Insurance agents reprsenting the George Rogers Blvd. office in Columbia presented a check totaling $3,635.50 to The Cooperative Ministry to help meet the increased demand for assistance due…

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Mission Lexington receives donation from Palmetto Gourmet Food

June 1, 2020

Mission Lexington is excited to receive a donation of four pallets of ramen noodles from Palmetto Gourmet Foods. “We’re beyond grateful to Palmetto Gourmet for this incredible donation,” said Robin…

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“Be Pro Be Proud SC” to launch this fall

June 1, 2020

Workforce Development Project Aims to Close the Skills Gap for South Carolina The Associated Industries of South Carolina Foundation (AISCF) consists of five-member organizations that are launching the Be Pro…

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New consumer behaviors could impact economy re-opening

June 1, 2020

As South Carolina continues to re-open, businesses and consumers are trying to get their lives back to normal as quickly as possible. An April 2020 poll by integrated marketing communications agency Chernoff…

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Final week of distribution in Richland County for emergency senior nutrition program

June 1, 2020

Throughout the past 10 weeks at Senior Resources, we have served 289,220 meals through our Emergency Senior Nutrition Program and delivered 33,609 meals to our home-bound seniors. This will be…

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Morton & Gettys attorney Nate Pierce becomes president of York County Bar

May 29, 2020

As of May 19, Nate Pierce is the new president of the York County Bar Association. The Rock Hill native has practiced since 2017 with Morton & Gettys, focusing on…

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The release of Pantsless Nation (Shirts Required)

May 29, 2020

Willis HR is delighted to announce the launching of our new book, Pantsless Nation: HR Guidance for Mastering Remote Work by CEO, Jada Willis. “For leaders that are already leading…

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South Carolina ETV wins 12 Telly awards

May 28, 2020

Network receives two silver trophies and 10 bronze trophies South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received a total of 12 Telly awards when the list of winners was released on Wednesday, May…

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Planning Commission to hold virtual meeting – June 1

May 28, 2020

Residents urged to email comments by noon Monday The Richland County Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting Monday, June 1. Residents may participate by submitting comments on proposed zoning…

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Curbside collection of bulk items to resume

May 28, 2020

Residents again can make appointments to schedule curbside pickup of old furniture, appliances and other large objects as Richland County resumes collection of bulk items Wednesday, June 3. Bulk item…

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Pandemic Cybersecurity, Ethics, and Loss Prevention webinar – June 9

May 28, 2020

What are your ethical and legal responsibilities to your customers and clients in today’s digital world? This question has become increasingly important as more employees are working from home. On…

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Statement from Sheriff Leon Lott regarding the death of George Floyd in Minnesota

May 28, 2020

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the actions of law enforcement officers in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN, were “utterly inexcusable.” According to Sheriff Lott: “It is…

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Phased reopening to begin at Midlands Technical College – First set of faculty and staff return to campus June 15

May 28, 2020

Midlands Technical College (MTC) will begin its three-phased reopening plan on June 15. On that Monday, a limited number of faculty and staff will return to work on campuses. The…

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“Best in Show” Mercury Award presented to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation

May 28, 2020

The Public Relations team at Prisma Health Midlands Foundation was recently recognized with a top award by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the…

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