AT&T is also supporting its employees affected by the disaster and is matching 100% of employee relief contributions to select organizations Key Takeaways: AT&T is contributing $300,000 to assist communities…
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The City of Columbia in conjunction with Richland County, South Carolina Emergency Management Division and FEMA will be performing damage assessments throughout City neighborhoods tomorrow, October 3, 2024, as a…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is rolling out the red carpet for their fall and winter events lineups featuring new adult-oriented programs, family-friendly Halloween fun, and a dazzling experience at Wild…
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Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette of Colliers | South Carolina represented Parkland Associates in the lease of ±10,898 square feet of retail space at Parkland Plaza to Five…
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By Staff Writer Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) walked off the job Tuesday, October 1, in a strike that is set to disrupt operations at 36…
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For the second year in a row, two Richland One high schools have been named to College Board’s AP School Honor Roll. The recognition program, which launched in 2023, celebrates…
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By David Dubberly On July 2, 2024, in Motorola Solutions, Inc. v. Hytera Communications Corp. Ltd., 108 F.4th 458 (7th Cir. 2024), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh…
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By Jeff Becraft Just a little over a week ago, I was driving through Asheville with a friend named Johnny, heading to do a retreat with Black Mountain Home…
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FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance crews are in South Carolina neighborhoods helping people apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene. DSA specialist wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges.…
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American Bass Anglers (ABA) and Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) have announced the postponement of the 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship, originally scheduled for October 6-11, due to the…
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Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for October 2024. See the full list of October events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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JVPro, Qatalyst Health, and Storybutton were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. FSI Advanced Research, LifeTagger, Little Beeings, and SMPL-C received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies…
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The Richland County Emergency Management Division (RCEMD), along with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel, will begin “window” tours Thursday, Oct. 3 throughout the County’s 11 districts as part of…
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Parks and Recreation Department will close Riverfront Park from Monday, October 7, 2024, through Friday, October 11, 2024, to clear debris from the canal headgates, remove trees, and repair the…
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After 30 years of service, Apexgraphix, a longstanding print shop in Columbia, has been sold by longtime owner John Runy, who is retiring at the age of 82. The business…
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The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will be opening up Greenview Park, Leroy Moss Multipurpose Center at Hyatt Park and Charles R. Drew Wellness Center for recovery efforts…
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The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced Southeastern Freight Lines President W. ‘Tobin’ Cassels III as the 2024 recipient of the organization’s annual Business Leader of the Year…
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Includes $250,000 in Cash Contributions and $750,000 in PSAs to Relief Organizations Nearly 90,000 WiFi Access Points Opened to Keep Communities Connected Spectrum announced it has committed $1 million, including…
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Experience a signature take on 60s rock with The Boxmasters featuring Billy Bob Thornton The Boxmasters, featuring Billy Bob Thornton, will be at Harbison Theatre one night only, October 18,…
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More than 30 South Carolina-made boats, from bass boats to offshore fishing vessels, will be on display at Gamecock Village Oct. 5 when South Carolina takes on Ole Miss for the South Carolina…
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United Methodist Men’s Largest Annual Fundraiser to be Held October 5th! Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Men (UMM) host their fifty-second annual BBQ – the largest–and longest running–annual…
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Funding to benefit communities across the region with support for temporary shelter, supplies and other recovery needs As communities across the Southeast grapple with the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene,…
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South Carolina ETV (SCETV) welcomes Now We’re Cookin’ with Chef Lauren Furey to its digital line-up of content. The show celebrates makers and creators, from farmers to fishermen, to butchers and beekeepers.…
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Before the evening’s City Council meeting, City Council held a work session, in which several projects and plans were discussed including: Replacement of the Olympia Fire Station Parks & Recreation…
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Power restored to more than 80 percent of customers Within days of Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic arrival in South Carolina, Dominion Energy has restored power to more than 370,000 customers, as thousands of tree crews and lineworkers continue the labor-intensive…
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Richland County Government held a news conference Tuesday to clarify information about the County’s eligibility for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Helene.…
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The Midlands Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced that Rikard & Protopapas has joined LLS’s 2024 Light The Night® campaign as this year’s Presenting Sponsor. Held…
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Traditions Health of Irmo, South Carolina earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a…
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The County of Lexington is extending the debris site operation, located on Ball Park Road in Lexington, through the weekend. The site will now be open on Saturday, October 5,…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond cautioned donors to practice wise charitable giving as the Southeast begins to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Helene. “The people of South Carolina,…
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During construction, passenger flow will be impacted near security screening and exit lanes The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will soon start the next phase of its multi-million dollar checkpoint expansion project…
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Challenges Persist, Crews Working Tirelessly to Support Our Community In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Rainbow Restoration continues to work diligently to support businesses and residents affected by the storm.…
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By Tom Poland Growing up in landlocked Lincoln County, Georgia, I never worried about hurricanes. I left that to folks on the coast. Hurricanes were not to be feared. If…
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Public safety agencies with the City of Columbia and Richland County are making preparations ahead of historic river crests expected on the Congaree River in the aftermath of Tropical Storm…
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Richland County Government is reminding residents that the County has reopened to the public for business services. Residents may access government functions in person at 2020 Hampton St., Columbia or…
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Google announced a $3.3 billion investment in South Carolina to expand its cloud and data center infrastructure. The company also announced new support for energy affordability programs and a local…
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SSA Chief Program Officer Jennifer Haddox, Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons, and SC students receiving vision aids Sight Savers America has been awarded an $80,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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Thurs., Oct. 3rd | 7 – 10 p.m. In partnership with USC Thursday After Dark, the South Carolina State Museum is inviting college students from across the state to experience…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University introduced the 2025 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. Now entering its fourth year, SLI is a collaborative effort between Furman…
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Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Friday, September 27th to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. The museum expects to resume…
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The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Residents urged to prepare now, stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel amid Hurricane Helene Richland County Government offices will be closed to the public Friday, Sept. 27 because of the increased…
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The presidents of Presbyterian College and Midlands Technical College signed an agreement Wednesday that will allow qualified graduates of the Columbia-area school to transfer to PC and earn their four-year…
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By Reba Hull Campbell Like many people, I decided to do no more reading about, listening to or watching anything about the Murdaugh case once the trial ended in March…
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By Tom Poland “Don’t forget to be happy. It’s the only measurement of success that really counts.” – Ken Burger I wish I had known Ken Burger for more…
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Multi-agency collaboration will feature living shoreline coastline protection program through ongoing SMART REEF development and oyster restoration program The Town of Port Royal, the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA),…
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South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in LifeTagger. The Ladson-based company develops proximity software that helps businesses and organizations easily connect, engage, and communicate…
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By Jeff Becraft We had a luncheon yesterday at Our Place of Hope with Sheriff Lott as our featured speaker. It was a great event. We had several community…
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The tastiest time of the year is almost here! Beginning Thursday, October 3, join us as the top restaurants in the Midlands show off their culinary skills during this 11-day…
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Extensive renovations are nearing completion to restore the Laundry Building, the oldest surviving service building in the historic BullStreet District campus. Avant Holdings LLC, the property’s developer, is transforming this…
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