New program available to kinship caregivers in South Carolina

January 2, 2020

With recent reports indicating more than 130,000 children are in kinship care across South Carolina, Richland Library is trying to assist the relatives or non-related adults who are looking after…

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Famously Hot New Year draws tens of thousands to “Push It” into 2020

January 2, 2020

Salt-N-Pepa headlined S.C.’s largest, free New Year’s Eve celebration Tens of thousands of locals and out-of-towners danced in the streets at Famously Hot New Year in downtown Columbia, S.C. on…

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Best Ways to Work toward a New Career in the New Year

January 2, 2020

As we wave goodbye to 2019 and welcome in 2020, many people have thought of New Year’s resolutions to improve or reinvigorate their lives. If one of those goals includes…

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Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors welcomes Jim Neal to South Carolina expansion

January 2, 2020

Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors announced that Jim Neal has accepted the position of Business Development Coordinator for the Carolina regions. His focus will be the Lowcountry as well…

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2019 BIA award winners

January 2, 2020

Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their choice of nominees for the Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year Award and the Associate…

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Spice up your home library at Winter Book Sale

December 30, 2019

It’s a chance to get your hands on some great deals and rare finds while adding to your book, music and movie collections. The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is…

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Janie Langdale joins Robinson Gray as director of marketing

December 30, 2019

Janie Langdale has joined Robinson Gray as director of marketing. She will be responsible for further developing the firm’s marketing program and launching new initiatives for raising the firm’s profile.…

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South Carolina housing market remains strong

December 29, 2019

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its November 2019 market report. The report shows an increase in new listings and prices and a decrease in pending sales. New listings were up…

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Local farmers markets take a recess during winter season

December 27, 2019

While many local residents enjoy downtime during the holidays, Richland Library announces the Farmers Markets at its Main location (1431 Assembly Street) and North Main location (5306 North Main Street)…

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Richland Library announces New Year’s Day schedule

December 27, 2019

All Richland Library locations will close 5 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2019 and remain closed Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in observance of New Year’s Day. Local residents will still be…

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Dominion Energy invests $12,000 in United Way of the Midlands to support the Midlands Reading Consortium

December 27, 2019

Dominion Energy presented United Way of the Midlands with a sponsorship of $12,000 to provide support for the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) at Cayce Elementary School in Lexington School District…

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Sylvan Learning Center announces December’s Teacher of the Month

December 26, 2019

Known for greeting every student with a smile, Sylvan Learning Center has named Debbie Mullen as the Teacher of the Month. Mullen, who teaches third grade at Blaney Elementary School,…

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Sylvan Learning Center announces December’s Teacher of the Month

December 24, 2019

Known for greeting every student with a smile, Sylvan Learning Center has named Debbie Mullen as the Teacher of the Month. Mullen, who teaches third grade at Blaney Elementary School,…

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The First Annual Braelyn Aubrey Foundation 5K

December 24, 2019

The 5K is currently scheduled for April 18, 2020 at 8 am. Strictly Running will be hosting our run, which is scheduled at River Bluff High School. This is a…

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Year in Review: Most Circulated Books, Music & Movies in Richland County

December 24, 2019

As 2019 begins to wind down, Richland Library is looking back over the last year at what was trending among our more than 250,000 library card holders. To compile our…

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Top Grossing Movies – December 23, 2019

December 24, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 12/20/2019 to 12/26/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker 1  $177,383,864  $177,383,864 2 Jumanji: The Next…

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City of Columbia receives Certificate of Achieve for excellence in Financial Reporting

December 22, 2019

The Certificate of Achieve for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Columbia by Government Finance Officers Association of the United State and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual…

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Diversey acquires AHP® intellectual property from Virox Technologies, Inc.

December 21, 2019

FORT MILL, SC –Diversey, Inc., a global leader in healthcare and infection prevention products and solutions, announced the acquisition of the global intellectual property rights related to Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide®…

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Domtar board members recognized as WomenInc.’s 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors

December 21, 2019

FORT MILL, SC  – Domtar Corporation congratulates three of its board members, Giannella Alvarez, Mary A. Winston and Pamela B. Strobel, on being named to WomenInc. Magazine’s list of 2019…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation announces promotions

December 21, 2019

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has promoted three managers to directors. Meredith Mathews has been named Program Director. She joined the Foundation as a project assistant in…

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Sea Pro Boats, LLC expanding operations in Fairfield County

December 20, 2019

More Than $3 Million Investment Creating 135 New Jobs Sea Pro Boats, LLC, a saltwater fishing boat manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Fairfield County. The more than $3…

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Alorica expanding operations in Charleston County

December 20, 2019

$1.2 million Investment Will Create More Than 300 New Jobs Alorica announced plans to expand its current operations in Charleston County. The $1.2 million investment will create more than 300…

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Graham helps secure $138 million for Charleston Harbor Deepening Project

December 19, 2019

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made the following statements after the Senate voted in support of $138 million for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. “This is a giant step forward and…

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Governor McMaster appoints Richard Cohn, Sr. as Chair of SCETV

December 19, 2019

Governor Henry McMaster has announced that Richard Cohn, Chairman of Cohn Corporation, will serve as the Chair of South Carolina Educational Television Commission (SCETV). As Chair of SCETV Commission, Rick…

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New library location opens its doors in Richland County

December 19, 2019

After several months of construction, Richland Library has added a new location to the Hopkins community. On Wednesday, December 18, staff held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and invited the community to…

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Richland Library announces Christmas schedule

December 19, 2019

All Richland Library locations will close Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. Local residents will still be able to access the library’s resources and information…

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Taylor Beaudrot of Studio 2LR earns NCIDQ Certification

December 19, 2019

Studio 2LR announced that Taylor Beaudrot has earned the credential of NCIDQ as a Certified Interior Designer. To become certified, she passed a three part exam that focuses on the…

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Inaugural Miami flight departs from Columbia Metropolitan Airport

December 19, 2019

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) is excited to announce the departure this morning of our new nonstop service to Miami courtesy of American Airlines! Passengers on this first flight enjoyed…

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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 67th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Industry Awards Gala

December 19, 2019

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 67th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards Gala on January 21 at the Embassy Suites Airport Charleston Convention…

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Jemison Metals expanding Sumter County operations

December 19, 2019

More Than $14 Million Investment to Create 57 New Jobs Jemison Metals, a leading supplier of carbon flat-rolled products, today announced plans to expand operations in Sumter County. The more…

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Forbes recognizes Bauknight Pietras & Stormer as one of America’s top recommended Tax and Accounting firms

December 19, 2019

Certified Public Accounting firm Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) has been recognized by global media company Forbes as being among the top recommended tax and accounting firms in America.…

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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. receives quilts for children

December 18, 2019

Local church quilters present hand-made quilts to Sheriff Lott and RCSD officers By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Victims Services Unit received…

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SCDOR creates a South Carolina W-4 for 2020

December 18, 2019

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has created a state W-4 for use beginning in 2020. W-4s – state and federal – are used to instruct employers how much…

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McNair Entrepreneurship Showcase to feature Steve Forbes as keynote speaker

December 18, 2019

The McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise at the University of South Carolina announces the Third Annual McNair Entrepreneurship Showcase, to be held Jan. 31 at The Senate in…

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

December 18, 2019

  Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Mark Erickson, SIOR and Matt Pickard represented…

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Economic partnership bearing fruit for Richland County, City of Columbia

December 18, 2019

New apartments, retail coming to BullStreet District, former Capital City Stadium site With a pair of new developments, Richland County and the City of Columbia are seeing the first results…

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Custom Profile establishing operations in Kershaw County

December 18, 2019

$1.7 Million Investment to Create 70 New Jobs Custom Profile, a manufacturer and supplier of plastic profile extrusions, announced plans to establish operations in Kershaw County. The company’s $1.7 million…

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SC Ports in strong position heading into 2020

December 18, 2019

South Carolina Ports Authority has seen steady growth across multiple business segments in 2019, handling nearly 2.25 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) since January. S.C. Ports saw strong cargo…

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Gretchen Lambert, AIA, Vice President of Studio 2LR included in inaugural WPO Women 2 Watch List

December 18, 2019

The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced a new ranking of WPO members, called the WPO Women 2 Watch. The list will highlight WPO members from around the world who…

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Global Lending Services LLC expanding operations in Greenville County

December 18, 2019

Global Lending Services LLC (GLS), an automotive lending company, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Greenville County. The more than $4.2 million investment is expected to create 669…

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Village Idiot Pizza rolls out Pie of the Month Club for 2020

December 18, 2019

Customers earn rewards and prizes during the year for trying the monthly specials The New Year is right around the corner and Village Idiot Pizza has a New Year’s resolution…

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Hubbell Power Systems acquires Cantega Technologies

December 18, 2019

  COLUMBIA, SC – On Monday, December 9, Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. (HPS) acquired Cantega Technologies and its associated brands, GreenJacket, Reliaguard and Cantega RTS. Cantega joins the Hubbell Power…

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New Dean named at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy

December 18, 2019

Dr. Kurt Wargo has been named the new dean of the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, President Bob Staton ’68 announced. Wargo will assume the role on Feb. 1, 2020.…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Moody’s has affirmed the State’s Aaa credit rating

December 18, 2019

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that Moody’s Investment Services has affirmed South Carolina’s Aaa credit rating. Further the outlook for the state’s rating was deemed stable, given the expectation that…

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City of Columbia receives Certificate of Achieve for Excellence in Financial Reporting

December 18, 2019

The Certificate of Achieve for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Columbia by Government Finance Officers Association of the United State and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual…

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Travel abroad through the eyes of a local artist

December 18, 2019

As we prepare to travel into a new decade, experience a new exhibit that paints the journey of a local artist’s travel abroad. Bitácora/Travelogue goes on display Friday, December 20…

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WinterFest is back at the State Museum

December 17, 2019

Celebrate the holidays with The Polar Express 4D Experience, free with an Explorer 2 ticket The holidays are in full swing at the South Carolina State Museum. WinterFest, sponsored by…

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Let’s make good grammar relevant again

December 17, 2019

By Reba Hull Campbell I confess. I’m a word nerd. For me, writing is a passion, not just a way to communicate. I see writing as an intersection of creativity,…

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Alcami Corporation expanding operations in Charleston County

December 17, 2019

$17 Million Investment to Create 30 New Jobs Alcami Corporation, a leading provider of fully-integrated custom end-to-end solutions for the pharmaceutical and biologics industries, today announced plans to expand the…

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ROI Commercial closes on +/-14,000 square foot retail center in Lexington

December 17, 2019

George Meetze, a Broker and Principal at ROI Commercial, represented the seller in the sale of a 14,000 square foot retail center at 924 E. Main Street, Lexington, SC. Sherri…

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