Historic Columbia rolls out the family fun in October

October 8, 2019

History is alive this October as Historic Columbia celebrates the season with its popular autumn events, including the free Scarecrows in the Garden Exhibit, which runs all month, the Spirits…

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RCSD takes top honors in statewide Police Olympics

October 8, 2019

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s TEAM RCSD won several awards during last week’s South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association 2019 Police Olympics, including the coveted…

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SC Asphalt Pavement Association expands partnerships to grow road-building workforce

October 8, 2019

With an anticipated 1,000 additional jobs coming to the South Carolina asphalt paving industry over the next five years, the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA), a nonprofit trade association…

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Douglas OFlaherty, IOM, named Chair of Northeast Board of Regents of Institute for Organization Management

October 8, 2019

Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Douglas OFlaherty, IOM, Vice President of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association,…

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Ahearn-Chalfant, Goins and Parks join the Columbia Stage Society Board

October 8, 2019

Town Theatre welcomed Pamela Ahearn-Chalfant, Dr. Felicia L. Goins and Craig Parks to the Board of Governors for the Columbia Stage Society. Pamela began volunteering at Town Theatre 12 years…

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A&R Logistics, Inc. establishing operations in Berkeley County

October 8, 2019

$60 Million Investment Creating Over 60 Jobs A&R Logistics, Inc., a leading supply chain services company providing dry bulk transportation, warehousing, packaging, third-party logistics (3PL) and export solutions to the…

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Tom Keith selected as the recipient of the 2019 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award

October 8, 2019

Healthy Learners announced Tom Keith as the recipient of the 2019 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award. The Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award recognizes and honors an individual who has served…

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Jessica Kaczor earns Certified Fraud Examiner Certification, expanding fraud prevention services to BPS clientele

October 7, 2019

In 2018, occupational fraud, sometimes called white collar crime, cost businesses around the world more than $7 billion in losses. Hardest hit were small businesses with less than 100 employees,…

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Top Grossing Movies – October 7, 2019

October 7, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 10/04/2019 to 10/10/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Joker 1  $96,202,337  $96,202,337 2 Abominable 2  $11,921,855  $37,754,970 3 Downton Abbey 3…

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Technology simplifies tax payments for county residents

October 7, 2019

Thanks to improved technology, more Richland County residents are avoiding standing in long lines to pay their taxes. Working with the offices of the County Auditor and Treasurer, the Business…

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Over 200 schools recognized as Palmetto Gold and Silver Award winners

October 7, 2019

Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education announced that 249 schools across South Carolina have received the recently revised Palmetto Gold and Silver…

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Richland One Schools win 16 Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards for student academic achievement

October 7, 2019

Richland One schools have won 16 Palmetto Gold and Palmetto Silver Awards, the state’s highest educational award for academic achievement and student improvement. The names of the 11 winning schools…

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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island hosting an array of fun events for local residents through the end of the year

October 7, 2019

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is hosting an array of fun events of great appeal to local residents this fall and through the holiday season. Among the festivities at the…

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Technology Simplifies Tax Payments for County Residents

October 7, 2019

Thanks to improved technology, more Richland County residents are avoiding standing in long lines to pay their taxes. Working with the offices of the County Auditor and Treasurer, the Business…

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South Risk again named one of 40 fastest-growing companies in SC

October 7, 2019

For the second year in a row, South Risk Management has been named one of South Carolina’s 40 fastest-growing companies by SC Biz News. Twenty large companies and 20 small…

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Columbia Opportunity Resource to host its Sixth Annual Time for Art Gala – November 23

October 7, 2019

Columbia Opportunity Resource’s (COR) Time for Art Gala will be held Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Columbia Museum of Art from 7 to 11 p.m. Time for Art celebrates…

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How to Pitch a Reporter and Be Heard

October 7, 2019

By Angela Rogers  NP Strategy   Today’s reporters – both print and broadcast – are always on the move. Pivoting from one story to another, preparing a “package” for the…

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1 Million Cups meetings boost business

October 6, 2019

Entrepreneurs looking to start or build a business can find help (and a cup of coffee) at weekly meetings in Columbia and four other communities across South Carolina. That’s the…

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Cohn Construction Services completes Floor Boys

October 6, 2019

Cohn Construction Services has completed the construction of the new Floor Boys facility at 1728 North Lake Drive in Lexington, SC. The 11,976 square foot structure includes a 4,500 square…

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Manufacturing Institute, NAM and Samsung seek creators at MFG Day event in South Carolina

October 6, 2019

MFG Day Kicks Off a Month-Long Celebration of Manufacturing—Connecting with the Future Workforce to Fill Manufacturing Skills Gap National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons traveled to Newberry,…

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8th annual Newberry Harvest Festival

October 6, 2019

Wine, food, music & vendors presented by Enoree River Winery On Saturday, October 12th from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Newberry, SC, Enoree River Winery will host their 8th…

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Capital City/Lake Murray Country regional tourism office honors founder, Charlie Higgins

October 6, 2019

The Capital City/Lake Murray Country’s Board and staff will pause from their daily duties of promoting tourism on October 9, 2019, to honor the recent passing of the one of…

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Move Beyond Awareness and Into Peace-of-Mind with Annual Mammograms

October 4, 2019

By Nusrat Shafi, MD Primary care provider with Providence Family Medicine   October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside each year to review our knowledge of this…

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Colliers Report: Columbia office rents- going up again

October 4, 2019

Research & Forecast Report Q3-2019 COLUMBIA | OFFICE Key Takeaways Columbia’s overall office market absorbed 198,328 square feet – 109,760 square feet, of which, was absorbed in the St. Andrews…

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South State Community Development Officer lends expertise to Economic Summit

October 4, 2019

Nathaniel A. Barber, community development and Community Reinvestment Act officer at South State Bank, is a featured panelist at the 2019 South Carolina NAACP Economic Summit. The event will be…

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Southern First named a top performing bank by Sandler O’Neill

October 4, 2019

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, has been named by Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. as one of the nation’s top performing small-cap banks and thrifts,…

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County of Lexington announces Sarah Johnson as new Economic Development Director

October 4, 2019

The County of Lexington announced the hiring of Sarah Johnson as the County’s new Economic Development Director. Johnson is charged with growing the economic health of the County by building…

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EarlyAct Launched at St. Peter’s School

October 4, 2019

Rotary clubs in the Columbia area have launched an EarlyAct Club at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic School. EarlyAct is a service organization for elementary students ages 5 to 13. It…

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Richland, Lexington County residents can drop off items at Recycling Event

October 4, 2019

Saturday, Oct. 12, 8 a.m. to noon at Irmo High School, 6671 St. Andrews Road, Columbia Residents of Richland and Lexington counties are encouraged to bring recyclable materials to a…

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AIA South Carolina recognizes excellence in architecture and design in communities throughout the state

October 4, 2019

The American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina Chapter (AIASC) announced the 2019 recipients of the annual AIASC Design and Chapter Awards. The awards program encourages and recognizes design excellence throughout…

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Richland, Lexington County residents can drop off items at Recycling Event

October 3, 2019

Residents of Richland and Lexington counties are encouraged to bring recyclable materials to a joint event in which household goods will also be accepted for reuse. Electronics, household hazardous waste,…

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Iris Griffin joins the Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees

October 3, 2019

The Columbia Museum of Art announces that Iris N. Griffin has joined its board of trustees for the 2019 – 2020 term. Griffin joined the board in August and is…

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Advertisement of vacancies on various Boards and Commissions

October 3, 2019

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking three (3) Applicants.  The purpose of BPAC…

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Richland One celebrates highest graduation rate in district’s history

October 3, 2019

At 82.2%, Richland One’s 2019 high school graduation rate is not only the highest in the district’s history, it’s also higher than the statewide average of 81.1%. Ecstatic Richland One…

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The Comet partners with the City of Columbia’s Complete Count Committee to increase awareness about the importance of being counted

October 3, 2019

The COMET announced a new partnership with the City of Columbia’s Complete Count Committee to encourage City residents to participate in the Census since every person counts. Participation in the…

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SC Chamber announces 2019 Business Leader, Public Servant, and Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award Winners

October 3, 2019

Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Summit in November The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for the 2019 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant…

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WACH FOX hires new Chief Meteorologist, Josh Knight

October 3, 2019

WACH FOX 57 announced the hiring of Josh Knight as the new Chief Meteorologist of the SkyWACH weather team. He will lead the current weather team of Marina Neuman and…

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Ben Lippen Student is National Merit Semifinalist; Two are Commended Scholars

October 3, 2019

Ben Lippen School student Abby Moore is among only 16,000 students nationwide to qualify as a semifinalist in The National Merit Scholarship program, an annual academic competition among high school…

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Ballpark Digest names Segra Park “Class A Ballpark of the Decade”

October 3, 2019

Fourth major honor awarded to Segra Park in its first four seasons Ballpark Digest has again honored Segra Park – this time as its Class A Ballpark of the Decade. The…

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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For

October 3, 2019

 South Carolina Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 2019 Best Credit Unions to Work For in a survey by Credit Union Journal. South Carolina Federal ranked #2 on the list,…

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The Salvation Army sets registration dates for Christmas toy assistance for children

October 3, 2019

The Salvation Army in Columbia serves Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties.  The Salvation Army in Columbia plans to accept applications at the Ruff Building on the SC State Fairgrounds…

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BurgerIM Columbia to soft open Tuesday, October 8

October 3, 2019

The wait is over: BurgerIM will soft open Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in northeast Columbia, 1033 Roberts Branch Parkway. Starting October 8, BurgerIM (rhymes with team) will open every day…

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City of Columbia Municipal Election Tuesday, November 5, 2019

October 3, 2019

 The Municipal Election Commission of the City of Columbia announces the general election for the City of Columbia to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. South Carolina law requires…

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What You Need to Know: 29th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K is Oct. 12

October 3, 2019

  On Oct. 12, Segra Park will be filled with thousands of breast cancer survivors, families, friends and supporters for the 29th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half…

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MM Technics expanding operations in Newberry County

October 3, 2019

$6 Million Investment Creating 35 New Jobs MM Technics, an American subsidiary of automotive supplier Muhr Metalltechnik, is expanding its Newberry County operations. The $6 million investment is creating 35…

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

October 3, 2019

Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Matt Pickard represented Sunrun, Inc. in the lease…

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United Way of the Midlands grows its professional development programs with the launch of new leadership series on October 9

October 2, 2019

United Way of the Midlands expands its professional development opportunities with the launch of a new program called the Leadership Learning Lab Series for local small business professionals. The Leadership…

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Three programs named finalists for Riley Institute’s WhatWorksSC Award

October 2, 2019

The Riley Institute at Furman University® has announced the three finalists for the 2019 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC™ Award, which celebrates promising education initiatives that are improving outcomes for…

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Quackenbush Architects receive 3 design awards at AIASC annual meeting

October 2, 2019

Quackenbush Architects + Planners received three American Institute of Architects, South Carolina Chapter (AIASC) awards for its innovative work on two University of South Carolina projects and one Midlands Technical…

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Governor, industry leaders, educators & students celebrate manufacturing in SC

October 2, 2019

Gov. McMaster issues proclamation recognizing S.C. Manufacturing Week and National Manufacturing Day In recognition of the importance of manufacturing to South Carolina’s economy, Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation declaring…

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