Robinson Gray named to top tier in 2020 Best Law Firms in America

November 1, 2019

Robinson Gray has been named in the top tier for the Columbia area in 12 practice areas in the 2020 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News – Best…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms”

November 1, 2019

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 10th consecutive year. The firm earned…

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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for ninth consecutive year

November 1, 2019

In addition, the firm’s Columbia office earned three metropolitan “Tier 1” practice area rankings Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to…

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Inclement Weather Center open on nights with a forecast of 40 degrees beginning November 1

October 31, 2019

United Way of the Midlands is reminding the community that the Inclement Weather Center at 191 Calhoun Street is open on any night that temperatures are expected to drop to…

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South Carolina State Museum’s Executive Director announces retirement

October 31, 2019

Award Winning Leader to Step Down in 2020 after 18 years as head of state’s largest museum William Calloway, executive director of the South Carolina State Museum has announced plans…

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Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers to fight hunger during local donation drive

October 31, 2019

Month-long effort will generate 5 meals per oil change in Columbia area Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers will continue a tradition of giving this year, donating $1, the equivalent…

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East Point Academy and Davis Orthodontics team up against bullying

October 31, 2019

Over 740 students at East Point Academy collaborated on a sign making project designed to encourage students to choose kindness and speak up against bullying, as part of October’s Bullying…

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Colliers Report: Columbia’s industrial market is stable with positive absorption

October 31, 2019

  Research & Forecast Report Q3-2019 COLUMBIA, SC | INDUSTRIAL   Key Takeaways Columbia’s industrial market absorbed 627,170 square feet during the third quarter of 2019. Due to Columbia’s central…

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ROI Commercial closes on +/-21,000 square foot flex building in Lexington County

October 31, 2019

Sherri Burris, a Broker and Principal at ROI Commercial, represented Radius Church in the purchase of a 21,000 square foot office and flex building and 4.68 acres at 4335 Augusta…

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Rep. Gary Simrill and Nella Barkley to receive Wilkins Leadership Awards

October 31, 2019

State Rep. Gary Simrill (R-York) and Nella Barkley, community leader and president of Crystal-Barkley Corporation, will receive The Riley Institute at Furman University’s 2019 David H. Wilkins Leadership Awards recognizing…

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Rotarians tour Busby Street Center

October 31, 2019

Capital Rotary members toured the City of Columbia’s Busby Street Community Center on Oct. 30 as part of the club’s 5th Wednesday program that features local field trips instead of…

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Columbia attorneys announce new firm

October 31, 2019

Columbia attorneys Dan D’Alberto and Michael Graham have merged their law and business consulting practices to create D’Alberto & Graham Attorneys and Advisors. The firm’s legal practice areas include general…

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Chapin Park and Ride lot opens

October 31, 2019

 Starting Monday, November 4, 2019, in partnership with Mt. Horeb Church in Chapin, SC, The COMET will provide parking for Chapin residents at Mt. Horeb Church located at 101 East…

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Dominion Energy signs statement of support for Guard and Reserve members

October 31, 2019

Dominion Energy South Carolina signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve today during a special ceremony at its corporate campus with employees and members of our nation’s…

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South Carolina first steps is invited to present to the early childhood study committee

October 30, 2019

South Carolina First Steps will present about the activities of the state’s Early Childhood Advisory Council to the Early Childhood Study Committee in the Blatt Building (1105 Pendleton Street) at…

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Funding now available for projects aimed at reducing diesel engine emissions

October 30, 2019

Grant funding is now available for the replacement or upgrade of older diesel engines in an effort to help reduce diesel emissions across the state. Diesel emissions make up a…

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Ellipsis Technologies announces WordPress form spam protection

October 30, 2019

Ellipsis Technologies announces today the release additional features for their WordPress Human Presence TM security plugin specifically designed for WordPress and focused on combating form spam for WordPress site owners.…

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Workshops to give insight into county grant process

October 30, 2019

Organizations will have the opportunity to learn about Richland County’s grant programs at a pair of workshops in November. The Internal Grants Funding Guidelines Workshops will focus on the County’s…

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County earns high honor for financial reporting

October 30, 2019

Richland County’s Finance Department has earned the highest honor in governmental accounting and financial reporting for the 36th consecutive year. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded the department its…

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Keep the Midlands Beautiful, the Michael J. Mungo Foundation and TD Bank employees partner to plant trees in Columbia

October 30, 2019

TD Bank has selected Keep the Midlands Beautiful to participate in TD Tree Days, a community-based program that expands urban forests and green spaces in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Staff and…

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Kalen Allen, Ellen DeGeneres’ right-hand-guy, visits Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College

October 30, 2019

Join this larger-than-life personality on stage for a fun variety-style show to laugh, play, and celebrate He was a student at Temple University when he opened his laptop and decided to…

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Sapience Automation to establish operations in Berkeley County

October 30, 2019

Investment Creating 26 Jobs Sapience Automation, a full-service integrator of robot systems, is establishing operations in Berkeley County. The $500,000 investment is expected to create 26 new jobs. Focusing on the integration of…

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The PREMIER 100 Summit to focus on recruiting and retaining minority male teachers

October 30, 2019

Richland School District Two is hosting the inaugural PREMIER 100 Summit on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at the R2i2 Conference Center. The purpose of this free summit is to answer…

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Richland Two proposes rezoning for Jacobs Creek and Forest Creek

October 30, 2019

Richland Two district administrators are proposing to rezone Jacobs Creek and Forest Creek subdivisions from Catawba Trail Elementary to Bookman Road Elementary. The families directly impacted by this proposal were…

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International aquarium distributor selects the MTC Enterprise Campus for U.S. operations

October 30, 2019

The French-based company, Aquarium Partners, has chosen the Midlands Technical College (MTC) Enterprise Campus as its operational center in the United States. Aquarium Partners, which specializes in the marketing and…

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Roopal Ruparelia earns Certified Litigation Management Professional (CLMP) designation

October 30, 2019

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Roopal Ruparelia has earned the Certified Litigation Management Professional (CLMP) designation from the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. Each year only 100 participants are selected for the…

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Hayco Construction hires new Senior Project Manager

October 30, 2019

Hayco Construction, a Summerville general contractor, has recently hired Gus Smith as a Senior Project Manager. In his new position, the Chapin native will work to expand the Carolina’s Company…

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Richland County councilman earns new role with SCAC

October 29, 2019

Richland County Councilman Calvin “Chip” Jackson will serve in a new leadership position within the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC). Jackson was elected vice president of the SCAC’s County…

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South Carolina State Museum to offer free general admission for Fall Fest

October 29, 2019

Annual event will coincide with History Day Sat., Nov. 9 The South Carolina State Museum will celebrate fall by offering free general admission to all guests for Fall Festival and History…

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Salvation Army Angel Tree registration starts

October 29, 2019

The Salvation Army of the Midlands serves Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties.  The Salvation Army is accepting Christmas Assistance/Angel Tree applications at the Ruff Building on the SC State…

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Eight economic developers earn Elite Certification

October 29, 2019

The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and S.C. Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced that eight economic development professionals have earned the accreditation of SC Certified Economic Developer (SCCED)…

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SC BlueCross only health plan operating in all counties for ACA Open Enrollment only health plan with all hospitals in network

October 29, 2019

The 45-day open enrollment period for health insurance purchased through the federal marketplace begins on Friday, Nov. 1. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, the only locally based health insurer in…

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City Kicks Off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive

October 29, 2019

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

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Trinity Partners Columbia office hires brokerage associate William Mills

October 29, 2019

Proven retail and office specialist joins commercial real estate firm  Trinity Partners announced the addition of William Mills to its brokerage team of commercial real estate professionals at its Columbia,…

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South Carolina Public Radio wins five first-place awards

October 29, 2019

State’s public radio network receives four first-place awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas and one from the Associated Press South Carolina Public Radio (SCPR) this…

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Historic Columbia announces November 2019 events

October 29, 2019

Historic Columbia encourages people to spend more time exploring the history of Columbia in this cooler weather by offering new tours in November, including the Palladium Fall Tour (Sun., Nov.…

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iPads, iPhones need software updates

October 29, 2019

By Katie Ritchie   Do you have an iPhone or iPad with WiFi and cellular service? If your device was made in 2012 or earlier, you need to update your…

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Second year a success with more residents participating in On the Table powered by Central Carolina Community Foundation

October 29, 2019

Transform On the Table ideas into action with Beyond the Table mini-grants; applications now open The second annual On the Table day of conversations brought more than 2,160 Richland and…

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Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette challenges South Carolinians to grab a bag – November 16

October 29, 2019

Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and PalmettoPride want South Carolinians to grab a bag and clean up our communities. Grab A Bag SC is a statewide litter pickup challenge inspired by…

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Columbia International University’s Rossi Building’s Dining Hall and Kitchen receive a new makeover

October 29, 2019

Talmage Architects recently re-designed the Rossi Building’s second floor which has been home to Columbia International University’s Dining Hall and Kitchen for students, faculty and staff since 1975. The development…

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Sylvan Learning Center awards teacher of the month

October 29, 2019

Gordon Williams has been named Sylvan Learning Center’s teacher of the month. Williams began his involvement with Sylvan’s Columbia location in May of 2010. Equipped with a master’s degree in…

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Free program at the Relic Room brings Civil War correspondent to life

October 29, 2019

Frank Vizetelly was a British correspondent who covered the American Civil War for The Illustrated London News from a decidedly Southern point of view. On Friday, Nov. 8, at noon…

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Amy Coward, APR, Fellow PRSA elected to serve as secretary on Public Relations Society of America 2020 Board of Directors

October 29, 2019

Amy Coward, APR, Fellow PRSA, has been elected to serve as secretary on the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) 2020 Board of Directors. Coward, vice president of Public Relations…

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation to hold 2nd annual Shoot Out sporting clays tournaments

October 29, 2019

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation presents the 2 nd annual Shoot Out sporting clays tournament on Friday, November 8 at the Palmetto State Armory Shooting Facility in Swansea, SC. This…

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SCDOT announces construction phasing for Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Improvement Project

October 29, 2019

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is advancing the Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Improvement Project by using a phased construction approach to provide the best value to the state…

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Columbia Sailing Club to host 60th annual Midlands Regatta – November 1 – 3 on Lake Murray

October 29, 2019

Columbia Sailing Club, located near the dam at Lake Murray will host the 60th annual Midlands Regatta November 1 – 3.  The regatta traditionally has over 90 to 120 boats…

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Horizon Commercial Leasing launches small business grant offering up to $2,000 to business owners

October 28, 2019

More than 620,000 businesses open in the United States each year. Yet, the number of potential business owners left on the sidelines range in the millions.Having enough cash to start…

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Gateway to the Army Association hosts November fundraiser

October 28, 2019

Event to raise money in support of Army-honoring park and visitor venues on Fort Jackson By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The GATEWAY TO THE ARMY ASSOCIATION – a non-profit organization…

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Elementary students aid polio fight

October 28, 2019

EarlyAct Club members at St. Peter’s Catholic School have presented a check for $112 to Bernie Riedel (red t-shirt in back row), past governor for Rotary District 7770 and current…

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Top Grossing Movies – October 28, 2019

October 28, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 10/25/2019 to 10/31/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil 2  $19,369,877.0  $66,245,035.0 2 Joker 4  $19,248,035.0  $277,931,557.0 3…

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