South Carolina Wildlife Federation launches online “Wild Summer Auction” to support conservation and education programming

July 16, 2020

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a ten-day virtual auction to support the nonprofit’s conservation and education programming. Presented by Nestle Waters, the online auction features hunting &…

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Newly released DHEC death count data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on black residents in all regions of South Carolina

July 16, 2020

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief today examining the disproportionate impact…

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SCRA announces SC Launch, Inc. April and May investments

July 16, 2020

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and its investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. announce its April and May investments in two South Carolina companies — a $200,000 investment in Land Intelligence,…

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SIOS Technology appoints new Chief Operating Officer

July 16, 2020

Masahiro Arai joins to head business operations of global high availability solutions leader SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing intelligent application…

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Property management group NHE promotes three, adds three to accounting and finance teams

July 16, 2020

Noted Southeastern association and property management firm NHE, Inc. has promoted three professionals and added three more to its accounting and finance team serving the firm’s affordable, conventional, homeowner association…

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Connor honored with Senate Commendation

July 16, 2020

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Colonel William Mellard “Bill” Connor V, U.S. Army Infantry, was honored with a S.C. Senate commendation following a panel discussion by members of the SOUTH…

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Aero Precision/Kellstrom Defense establishing operations in Greenville County

July 16, 2020

Aero Precision/Kellstrom Defense, a leading military aviation sustainment provider, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County, South Carolina. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 21 new manufacturing…

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Newly released DHEC death count data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on black residents in all regions of South Carolina

July 16, 2020

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief today examining the disproportionate impact…

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Take part in different learning activities at home with Richland Library – July 25

July 16, 2020

Get ready to learn, create and share with Richland Library. Join us for Learn Freely Fest from 10:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Saturday, July 25 on our Facebook Page. This…

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Rotary’s challenging times

July 15, 2020

Service clubs like Rotary face challenging times because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, but need to strengthen their membership, put ideas into action and improve local communities – all reflected…

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First Reliance Bank hosts roundtable discussion at Learning Center in Florence

July 15, 2020

Participants included Congressman Tom Rice, Fred Green with the SCBA, and 13 other small business owners On July 14, First Reliance Bank hosted a roundtable discussion led by Rick Saunders,…

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Lander’s emergency management influence reaches statewide during COVID-19 pandemic

July 15, 2020

Charleston police officer Courtney Jones, of Summerville, has been deployed with the S.C. National Guard in recent months to assist in the COVID-19 pandemic. Brittany Barnwell, director of Emergency Services…

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Richland Library to launch Read Freely Collections at three locations

July 15, 2020

With a commitment of getting materials into the hands of children and families over the summer, Richland Library is launching a new resource, titled the Read Freely Collections, on Thursday,…

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Carolina Children’s Home Foundation awards $207,000 in grants to non-profits and scholarships to deserving students in the Midlands

July 15, 2020

The Carolina Children’s Home (CCH) Foundation is awarding $207,000 in grants to non-profits and scholarships to deserving students in the Midlands area. This is the third year that CCH has…

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David Lever joins Resource Realty Group

July 15, 2020

Resource Realty Group announced that David Lever has joined their team as a real estate agent. David is a third generation Lexington native with deep family ties to the community,…

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Training continues for Sea Cadets at Relic Room – this time virtually

July 15, 2020

Educational activities continue at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, but a little differently from what we’re used to. For instance, on Saturday, July 18, we’ll have…

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Pandemic reveals true value in technical education

July 15, 2020

Dr. Ronald L. Rhames President, Midlands Technical College   Years from now, histories will be published about the worldwide impact of COVID-19 in 2020. While we do not yet know…

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Richland One teacher wins National Advisor Award

July 14, 2020

Melanie Williams, Eau Claire High School’s family and consumer sciences teacher, was one of 26 teachers in the nation to be named as a Master Adviser by the Family, Career…

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McCrory Construction names Allen Bridgers as next President

July 14, 2020

McCrory Construction, the 102-year-old general contractor headquartered in Columbia, SC, announced Friday, July 10th it has appointed Allen Bridgers as President of the company. Bridgers will support Chief Executive Officer,…

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With a rise in drug overdoses related to the coronavirus pandemic, LRADAC continues to provide vital treatment and prevention services to Richland and Lexington Counties

July 14, 2020

With over 3 million confirmed cases and approximately 140,000 deaths in the United States alone, the coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented health and safety concerns for nearly every part of…

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Appalachian Mountain Club selects Fuel Booking Engine for optimized online reservation process

July 14, 2020

Fuel, a leading provider of guest-facing software for the global hospitality industry, has been selected by Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) to manage its online inventory for the club’s 22 lodging…

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Countybank Foundation supports Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity

July 14, 2020

The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $20,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation is part of a five-year plan to donate…

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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina announces statewide initiative to improve health outcomes through Diabetes Free SC

July 14, 2020

Long before the coronavirus pandemic put a spotlight on health disparities faced by African-Americans, South Carolinians were plagued by the epidemic of diabetes, which also disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. While…

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Former S.C. Department of Revenue Director joins Nexsen Pruet

July 14, 2020

Ray Stevens becomes the 3rd former revenue director to join firm’s state & local tax team. Former Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), Ray Stevens has joined the Nexsen Pruet…

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United Community Bank awarded 2020 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts

July 14, 2020

United Community Bank is pleased to have been recognized by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) as a 2020 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts award recipient. The…

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Gov. Henry McMaster invests $2.4 million in historically black colleges and universities

July 14, 2020

Governor McMaster announced that he is allocating $2.4 million from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund to the state’s eight historically black colleges and universities. Originally a recommendation from…

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A.C. Flora 2020 graduate wins National Merit Scholarship

July 14, 2020

Elizabeth P. Thomas, a 2020 graduate of A.C. Flora High School, has been named as a winner of the highly prestigious National Merit Scholarship. Elizabeth, who plans to pursue a…

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Virtual Summer Jazz Camp, a first in the history of jazz in South Carolina

July 13, 2020

July 16-19, 2020, the ColaJazz Foundation will host its 4th annual Summer Jazz Camp with world-renowned instructors where you can customize your jazz camp experience and choose your own jazz…

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Google announces three new tech skill certificates on Coursera

July 13, 2020

Select Certificate Program Graduates will Receive Apprenticeships at Google Google.org Supporting Initiative with $10 Million in Job Training Grants to Nonprofits  Google announced three new Google Career Certificates in high-growth,…

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Lexington District One reopens face to face athletic workouts

July 13, 2020

Lexington County School District One athletic directors and coaches are currently informing their athletes that face to face athletic practices, workouts, and conditioning will resume on Wednesday, July 15. This…

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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions

July 13, 2020

Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)…

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Space Week returns to the State Museum with free kids general admission

July 13, 2020

Week-long event includes space themed exhibits, shows and programs  Space Week returns to the South Carolina State Museum from July 18 through July 26. This special week-long event includes space…

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I Am Lander: Lander student spreads message of positivity

July 13, 2020

Damion Moragne Spreads Message of Positivity As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, Damion Moragne remains undeterred in his passion for positive messaging. Long before the campus closed in March, the…

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Has COVID-19 Opened the Door to Business Fraud? 

July 13, 2020

Bauknight, Pietras & Stormer CPA Jessica Kaczor Says “Yes!”   Editor’s Note: I recently sat down, virtually of course, with Jessica Kaczor, a business fraud super sleuth and Certified Fraud…

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Concrete Progress: Traffic patterns shifting as Clemson road repairs continue

July 13, 2020

Transportation officials say drivers on Clemson Road can anticipate traffic changes over the next several weeks, as road construction in Northeast Richland continues. Crews contracted by Richland County are paving…

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Classic Ford Lincoln of Columbia and The Salvation Army provide 200 food boxes for local families

July 11, 2020

Classic Ford Lincoln of Columbia, part of the Mills Automotive Group, partnered with The Salvation Army to fill the pantries of families in need during the Mills Automotive Group Day…

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Stewart announces key engineering hires, office expansion

July 10, 2020

Stewart, an interdisciplinary design, engineering and planning firm, announced today it is expanding its local service offerings with two new hires in structural engineering and larger office space – now…

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Arnold Companies begins construction on residential tower at the corner of Assembly and Lady Streets

July 10, 2020

The Arnold Companies, a Columbia-based commercial development firm, has begun construction on the first new residential tower in the central business district located at the corner of Lady and Assembly…

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Gov. Henry McMaster prohibits alcohol sales at bars and restaurants after 11 PM

July 10, 2020

To help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 between young adults in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster today announced that the sale of alcoholic beverages in all bars and restaurants throughout…

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Wilson Kibler represents Southeastern Esthetics Institute in 27,000-square-foot lease in historic Tapp’s building

July 10, 2020

Wilson Kibler’s Lee Bussell represented Southeastern Esthetics Institute in leasing 27,000 square feet in the historic Tapp’s Building on Main Street. Southeastern Esthetics Institute, a nationally accredited esthetics and cosmetology…

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Lt. Governor Evette named Environmental Champion

July 10, 2020

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tom Mullikin, board chairman of Global Eco Adventures (GEA), presented the “Environmental Champion” award to S.C. Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, Wed., July 8. The award recognizes…

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Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation announces historic expansion in Lexington County

July 10, 2020

One of the fastest-growing pharmaceuticals companies in the country, headquartered in Lexington County, announced several major expansion and investment projects. Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation plans a new $215 million investment in…

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Elected officials, state epidemiologist speak on South Carolina’s path forward from pandemic July 16

July 10, 2020

STATEWIDE SOUTH CAROLINA – July 9, 2020 – Three of South Carolina’s leading elected officials will be joined by State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell July 16 at 10 a.m. for…

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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health announces new Executive Director

July 9, 2020

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) announced the appointment of Maya Pack as its new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2020. IMPH is an independent, nonpartisan,…

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UnitedHealthcare donates nearly $1 Million to nonprofits in South Carolina

July 9, 2020

Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $12.3 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities COLUMBIA,…

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NAI Columbia represented the seller in the $1,565,000 investment sale of 498 acres of land to a Charlotte investor

July 9, 2020

NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken, Tombo Milliken and Nelson Weston represented the seller, Southern Land Investments, LLC, in the $1.565 million sale of approximately 498 acres of pastureland and timberland located…

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VentureSouth continues investing despite pandemic

July 9, 2020

VentureSouth, one of the largest angel investment groups in the United States, announced its investment activity for the first half of 2020. Despite health and economic challenges brought on by…

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Dominion Energy South Carolina offering small businesses big benefits through increased program incentives

July 8, 2020

Small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout South Carolina continue to benefit from Dominion Energy’s Small Business Energy Solutions Program. The program recently increased incentives from 80% of project costs to…

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Richland Library Tele-Town Hall aims to connect local kinship caregivers

July 8, 2020

More than 130,000 children are in kinship care across South Carolina, according to recent reports, and Richland Library is trying to connect with the grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents, neighbors, family…

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LRADAC announces Rebecca A. Payne, MD as Medical Director for its Recovering Professionals Program (RPP)

July 8, 2020

LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Rebecca A. Payne, MD has been hired as the new Medical Director for its Recovering…

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