NAI Avant announces top producers for third quarter 2016, Columbia, SC

October 10, 2016

NAI Avant announced the top producers for the third quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The third quarter’s top producer is senior investment broker Dail Longaker. “Dail’s experience and…

Sephora inside JCPenney opening in Columbia October 21st

October 10, 2016

Sephora, the leader in global beauty retail and JCPenney, one of America’s leading retailers, are opening a new location inside JCPenney at Columbiana Centre Mall on Friday, October 21st. The…

Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription

October 10, 2016

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…

Evacuation orders lifted for Horry and Georgetown Counties

October 10, 2016

In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley announced Monday that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Horry and Georgetown counties as of 8:00 AM. Orders for…

NAI Avant announces top producers for third quarter 2016, Columbia, SC

October 10, 2016

NAI Avant announced the top producers for the third quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The third quarter’s top producer is senior investment broker Dail Longaker. “Dail’s experience and…

Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription

October 10, 2016

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…

South Carolina-based country band, Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys, releases new album

October 10, 2016

Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys, South Carolina-based country band, is proud to announce the release of their new album “Natural Born Rebel” on October 10, 2016. “Natural Born Rebel”…

Evacuation orders lifted for Beaufort and Jasper counties

October 9, 2016

In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Beaufort and Jasper counties as of 6:30 PM. At…

Regular School Day for Lexington Richland School District Five – Monday, October 10th

October 9, 2016

Good Evening! This is an important message from Lexington Richland School District Five. As previously announced tomorrow, Monday, October 10th will be a normal school day. This was originally scheduled…

Gov. Nikki Haley expands One SC Fundraising efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew

October 9, 2016

Governor Nikki Haley, alongside the Central Carolina Community Foundation, announced a plan to increase fundraising efforts of the One SC Fund to help those impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Established to…

Gov. Nikki Haley expands One SC Fundraising efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew

October 9, 2016

Governor Nikki Haley, alongside the Central Carolina Community Foundation, announced a plan to increase fundraising efforts of the One SC Fund to help those impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Established to…

Voter registration deadlines extended

October 9, 2016

All South Carolina voters will now have more time to return voter registration applications for the 2016 General Election. This will provide additional opportunity for citizens to register who are…

Richland One schools announcement Webber Elementary School to remain closed Monday;

October 9, 2016

One school will remain closed but all other Richland One schools will reopen Monday, October 10, 2016 in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Webber Elementary School in Eastover will be…

South Carolina United Ways to help with Hurricane Matthew relief and recovery

October 9, 2016

United Ways throughout South Carolina are working to help with relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Matthew. The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) has set-up a Hurricane Matthew…

South Carolina United Ways to help with Hurricane Matthew relief and recovery

October 9, 2016

United Ways throughout South Carolina are working to help with relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Matthew. The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) has set-up a Hurricane Matthew…

Greenwood earns top honors at America in Bloom Awards Program

October 9, 2016

Top honors for the prestigious 2016 America in Bloom National Awards Program were announced at the annual awards held in Arroyo Grande, Calif. on October 8. All participants were evaluated…

Evacuation orders lifted for Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton Counties

October 9, 2016

In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton counties as of 10:00…

Evacuation orders lifted for Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton Counties

October 9, 2016

In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton counties as of 10:00…

Lexington One resumes normal hours Monday

October 9, 2016

Lexington County School District One Schools will operate on a normal schedule Monday, October 10, 2016. Lexington District One asks all staff and students to report to school Monday at…

Richland School District Two; classes to resume Monday, October 10

October 9, 2016

Richland School District Two will resume a normal operating school schedule beginningtomorrow, Monday, Oct. 10. As originally scheduled, Wednesday will remain a late start for high schools. Thursday will remain…

County of Lexington: White Knoll shelter to close, schools and government to reopen Monday

October 9, 2016

The Red Cross Shelter at White Knoll High School will begin closing down shelter operations as evacuees begin returning home. Lexington County School District officials have announced that all schools…

SCE&G crews restore power to 100,000 overnight

October 9, 2016

SCE&G crews worked overnight restoring power to more than 100,000 customers impacted by Hurricane Matthew. More than 290,000 outages were reported at the peak of the storm, which occurred at…

SCE&G crews restore power to 100,000 overnight

October 9, 2016

SCE&G crews worked overnight restoring power to more than 100,000 customers impacted by Hurricane Matthew. More than 290,000 outages were reported at the peak of the storm, which occurred at…

Red Cross: blood, platelet donations needed

October 9, 2016

As Hurricane Matthew continued its path of destruction up the southeast coast, the American Red Cross expanded its massive sheltering effort to span five states. More than 13,400 people in…

Red Cross: blood, platelet donations needed

October 9, 2016

As Hurricane Matthew continued its path of destruction up the southeast coast, the American Red Cross expanded its massive sheltering effort to span five states. More than 13,400 people in…

Evacuation orders lifted for Beaufort and Jasper Counties

October 9, 2016

In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Beaufort and Jasper counties as of 6:30 PM. At…

Red Cross: 27,000+ in evacuation shelters as Hurricane Matthew hits Florida; Storm cancels blood drives

October 7, 2016

Haiti suffers severe flooding; hundreds in shelters The American Red Cross has launched a massive sheltering operation in response to Hurricane Matthew with more than 27,000 people seeking refuge in…

Red Cross: 27,000+ in evacuation shelters as Hurricane Matthew hits Florida; Storm cancels blood drives

October 7, 2016

Haiti suffers severe flooding; hundreds in shelters The American Red Cross has launched a massive sheltering operation in response to Hurricane Matthew with more than 27,000 people seeking refuge in…

John T. Crawford, Jr. appointed to ReWa Board of Commissioners

October 7, 2016

Local attorney John T. Crawford, Jr. has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners. A Connecticut native who…

Richland Library to close all locations early Friday & Saturday

October 7, 2016

Due to Inclement Weather  All Richland Library locations are closing early at 3:30 p.m., Friday, October 7 and will remain closed Saturday, October 8 due to inclement weather conditions. We…

Transit agencies will end evacuation services

October 7, 2016

As Hurricane Matthew approaches the state, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces that all transit agencies along the South Carolina coast will be discontinuing emergency and evacuation operations…

Transit agencies will end evacuation services

October 7, 2016

As Hurricane Matthew approaches the state, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces that all transit agencies along the South Carolina coast will be discontinuing emergency and evacuation operations…

Weather Update: Classes cancelled Saturday, Oct. 8; football game moved to Sunday, Oct. 9

October 7, 2016

The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will remain closed on Saturday, Oct. 8 and all classes cancelled. The university will resume normal operations on Sunday, Oct. 9. The University…

Clearing of I-26 reversed lanes begun

October 7, 2016

The SC Highway Patrol has begun clearing the reversed, eastbound lanes on I-26. NO traffic will be allowed on the eastbound lanes until the clearing is complete from Charleston to…

Clearing of I-26 reversed lanes begun

October 7, 2016

The SC Highway Patrol has begun clearing the reversed, eastbound lanes on I-26. NO traffic will be allowed on the eastbound lanes until the clearing is complete from Charleston to…

Sistercare benefit to support survivors of domestic violence

October 7, 2016

Sistercare will hold the 14th annual Song Bird Café to benefit domestic violence survivors in the Midlands on October 20th. The musical event, modeled after Nashville’s famous Bluebird Café where…

Notice of temporary road closure of Steeple Ridge Road beginning October 9

October 6, 2016

The Richland County Transportation Penny Program has issued a notice of temporary road closure for Steeple Ridge Road at Kennerly Road to begin on October 9 and end in approximately…

City cautions drivers to avoid flood-prone streets and intersections

October 6, 2016

The City of Columbia urges drivers to use caution when driving during severe weather. The following streets and intersections are prone to flooding during heavy rain events. Please avoid these…

SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges

October 6, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased  winds from Hurricane Matthew to impact the state later this week. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal area are…

SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges

October 6, 2016

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased  winds from Hurricane Matthew to impact the state later this week. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal area are…

Evacuees advised to bring comfort items, essential living items to American Red Cross shelters

October 6, 2016

County of Lexington advises evacuees to bring comfort and essential living items with them to American Red Cross shelters To receive emergency messages from the County of Lexington to your…

Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of additional areas In Jasper and Colleton Counties

October 6, 2016

As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of additional coastal areas in Jasper and Colleton, South Carolina. Residents and visitors…

Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of additional areas In Jasper and Colleton Counties

October 6, 2016

As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of additional coastal areas in Jasper and Colleton, South Carolina. Residents and visitors…

Jackson hires Tyler Crotts as customer service representative

October 6, 2016

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Tyler Crotts as customer service representative. In his new role, Crotts will be responsible…

Nonprofits accelerate their organizations at Shine the Light

October 6, 2016

DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Accelerating Organizational Effectiveness with an Increasingly Diverse Team” on September…

Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Horry and Georgetown areas

October 6, 2016

As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Horry and Georgetown, South Carolina. Residents and…

Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Horry and Georgetown areas

October 6, 2016

As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Horry and Georgetown, South Carolina. Residents and…

County of Lexington advises dam, private reservoir and pond owners to begin lowering water levels

October 6, 2016

To receive emergency messages from the County of Lexington to your cell phone, sign up for the County’s 21stCentury Call System here: http://bit.ly/2dUKgyp   The Lexington County Department of Public…

JB Schwiers named President & CEO of GrandSouth Bank

October 5, 2016

The board of directors of GrandSouth Bank has named JB Schwiers President and CEO. Schwiers follows Ronald Earnest who recently announced his retirement from these leadership roles. “JB has tremendous…

Panel discussion and book signing for Operation Lost Trust

October 5, 2016

On Thursday October 13, 6-8 pm, as part of its Wine and Unwind program, the Lourie Center will host John Crangle and several colleagues, Bart Daniel, Rep. Candy Waites, Andy…