SCDNR Director presented Chief Justice’s Lifetime Achievement Award
October 24, 2025Dr. Tom Mullikin receives lofty honor from Chief Justice John W. Kittredge By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A meeting of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Board of Directors was pleasantly and unexpectedly interrupted by Chief Justice John W. Kittredge, South Carolina Supreme Court, who approached the podium and presented SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin…
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From crew member to foreman: Pyramid celebrates Derius Robinson’s promotion
October 24, 2025
Pyramid Contracting has announced the promotion of Derius Robinson to foreman. In his new role, Robinson will oversee project teams, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to Pyramid’s standards of quality and safety. His promotion recognizes his leadership, strong work ethic and commitment to the company’s success. Robinson joined Pyramid four years ago and has…
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Santee Cooper selects Brookfield Asset Management to proceed with nuclear project
October 24, 2025After a thorough, expert-driven review of proposals from global leaders in the nuclear power industry, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a letter of intent with Brookfield Asset Management (“Brookfield”) to guide final, exclusive negotiations with Brookfield concerning the two partially built AP1000 nuclear units in Fairfield County, SC. The letter of intent…
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Columbia Museum of Art announces planned departure of Executive Director
October 23, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) announces the planned departure of Executive Director Della Watkins, who will step down from her role in April 2026. Watkins has served as executive director of the CMA since 2017. She previously served as the executive director of the Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, Virginia. Watkins is stepping…
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Choosing the Best Over the Good
October 23, 2025
By Jeff Becraft The other week, one of the members of Our Place of Hope named Adam and myself were out pulling up flowers and planting new ones. (Adam cannot see… but that is worth a story all by itself.) Another person stepped outside and when they saw what we were doing, they gasped…
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Lake Murray Dam dedicated as National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
October 23, 2025
American Society of Civil Engineers recognizes historic significance, unveils new plaque at dam Dominion Energy and the American Society of Civil Engineers on Wednesday dedicated the Dreher Shoals Dam – also known as the Lake Murray dam – as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. The recognition comes 100 years after the land was acquired in 1925 to…
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S.C. Arts Commission, David Platts, executive director elected to national leadership role
October 23, 2025
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) announced the election of a new chair and nine members to its board of directors. As part of a rigorous national nomination process, state arts agencies elected these exemplary leaders at NASAA’s 2025 business meeting. David T. Platts, the executive director of the South Carolina Arts Commission,…
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Chandler Construction Services Inc. expanding corporate headquarters in Greenwood County
October 23, 2025
Project Star to bring $10.1 million investment and 31 new jobs Chandler Construction Services Inc., a long-standing leader in utility construction, announced that it is expanding its operations and building onto its corporate headquarters in Greenwood County’s Town of Ninety Six. The company’s $10.1 million investment will create 31 new jobs in Greenwood County. The…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics among state’s top performers in career readiness scores
October 23, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Education has released its 2025 Career Readiness Assessment results, and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is once again among the state’s top-performing high schools. The annual assessment measures math, reading, data assessment, and soft skills, which are core abilities identified by employers as essential for…
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5th Annual Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo happening this weekend
October 23, 2025
Experience Columbia SC Sports is happy to once again to work with the Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo presented by Scout Motors. Now in its fifth year, the event takes place at Prisma Health Arena in Blythewood from Fri., Oct. 24 – Sat., Oct. 25. Gates open at 5:30 each night with the rodeo beginning at…
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2025 Lake Sweep River Sweep
October 23, 2025
On September 20, 2025, Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) coordinated Lake Sweep/River Sweep, an annual cleanup of Lake Murray and surrounding waterways, with help from over 30 event partners including PalmettoPride, Dominion Energy, Lexington County Solid Waste Management, and Keep Newberry County Beautiful. This event is KMB’s contribution to South Carolina’s annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep. …
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South Carolina goes pink: a statewide campaign to raise awareness for breast cancer
October 23, 2025
The South Carolina Cancer Alliance (SCCA) announced this month the launch of South Carolina Goes Pink, a statewide campaign running October 1–31 in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in South Carolina and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. By uniting communities across all 46…
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Prisma Health unveils $128 million Northeast Medical Park to transform access to outpatient care for rapidly growing Midlands region
October 23, 2025
The 120,000-square-foot facility brings advanced specialty care, surgical services and two Centers of Excellence to Northeast Columbia Prisma Health hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the upcoming opening of its new $128 million Northeast Medical Park which was attended by community leaders, healthcare professionals and local officials. The state-of-the-art, 120,000-square-foot facility officially opens to patients on November…
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Full line-up announced for Day Two Festival at the Finlay Park grand re-opening weekend
October 23, 2025
The City of Columbia is excited to announce the full artist line-up for the Day Two Festival, the grand finale of the Finlay Park grand re-opening weekend on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The Day Two Festival will fill the heart of downtown Columbia with the sounds of gospel, funk, brass, and folk as local and national artists take the…
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Manufacturers recognized for excellence at 2025 SC Manufacturing Summit
October 23, 2025The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) honored the state’s leading manufacturers and industry professionals at the 2025 SC Manufacturing Summit. The annual awards program recognizes exceptional achievements in innovation, operational excellence, leadership, and community impact—celebrating the people and companies shaping the future of South Carolina’s manufacturing industry.…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
October 23, 2025
The City of Columbia is accepting applications, ranging from elementary, middle, and high school students for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed service to the tenets of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The ideals of social responsibility, political empowerment,…
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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo names first CEO
October 23, 2025
Nicole Woods has been appointed market chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo. The hospital, under construction at 108 Evergreen Drive in Irmo, South Carolina, is a 49-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital and is expected to open to patients in March 2026. As market CEO, Woods will oversee hospital operations for both Encompass Health…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation welcomes three new trustees
October 23, 2025
Peyton Bryant, Christopher Clark, and Neil Jones will serve through June 2028 The Midlands Technical College Foundation welcomed three new board of trustees members – Peyton Bryant, Christopher Clark, and Neil Jones. They will serve the board until June 2028. Peyton Bryant is the managing partner and broker-in-charge for Trinity Partners in Columbia, SC.…
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Sumter Plant Manager leads life-saving Heart Walk campaign
October 23, 2025
Brandon Boyd mobilizes Sumter’s corporate leaders to build community of lifesavers as chair of American Heart Association Heart Walk Brandon Boyd, plant manager at Carolina PEC, is stepping up in a big way, as the 2025 Chair of the American Heart Association’s Sumter Clarendon Heart Walk. He’s leading a powerful movement to turn our community into…
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Deputy presented retirement credentials at age 92
October 22, 2025Sheriff Lott honors retired Deputy and Vietnam veteran James L. Taylor Sr. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Mr. James L. Taylor, Sr., a 92-year-old retired deputy sheriff with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) was presented his retirement credentials, during a special ceremony at the RCSD headquarters, Tuesday, Oct. 21. Taylor, who served as both…
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Notes From The Road
October 22, 2025
By Tom Poland June 29, 1956, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Interstate Act. Nigh 70 years later a grid of steel, cement, and asphalt makes it impossible to see little of interest. Despair not. You can still find a state’s true face along back roads. Highway 76 is such a road at times. It…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in Columbia
October 22, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our office in Columbia from Q3 2025: Industrial Chuck Salley, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John Peebles, SIOR represented Summit Real Estate Group in the lease expansion to 267,708 square feet of industrial space at Pineview Trade Center, 1669 Longwood Road…
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Cohn Construction’s Beth Frost selected for Columbia Regional Business Report’s Forty Under 40
October 22, 2025
Beth Frost has been recognized as a member of the Columbia Regional Business Report’s 2025 Forty Under 40 class. This annual honor highlights 40 exceptional professionals under the age of 40 who are making meaningful contributions in both their industries and the broader Midlands community. A rising leader in economic and professional development, Frost has…
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Cayce Mayor selected as SC Hunt State Policy Fellow
October 22, 2025
Eighteen local elected leaders, including Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, from across South Carolina been selected for the inaugural South Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows program, a bipartisan initiative designed to strengthen education policy from early childhood through workforce development. The program, launching this month, brings The Hunt Institute’s proven fellowship model to the Palmetto State…
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William Kirkland named SCRA’s interim president and CEO
October 21, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s board of trustees has named William “Bill” Kirkland as its interim president and CEO. Mr. Kirkland has extensive experience in economic development and in the private sector in South Carolina, as well as nationwide and internationally. He most recently served as managing partner at 1818 Consulting Group, a global consulting firm…
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Hood Construction announces new teammates & team promotion
October 21, 2025
Hood Construction shared a few team updates. Jennifer Barfield has been named Senior Project Coordinator, and two new additions to the team have been made: Ryan Kerr as Assistant Project Manager and Houston Reed as Assistant Estimator. After 10 years with Hood Construction, Jennifer Barfield has been promoted from Project Coordinator to Senior Project Coordinator.…
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USC Brain Health Clinic opens in Orangeburg
October 21, 2025
The University of South Carolina celebrated the opening of its new Brain Health Clinic in Orangeburg with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The event highlighted the continued expansion of neurological care in the Palmetto State and featured remarks from USC President Michael Amiridis, HopeHealth CEO Carl Humphries, Chief Medical Officer Dr.…
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South Carolina Community Loan Fund names new CEO
October 21, 2025
The South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) has named Cynthia “Cindi” Watts Rourk as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 27. The announcement follows the planned retirements of co-leaders Nate Barber and Deborah McKetty, who announced their transition earlier this year after four years of joint leadership. Rourk brings more than three decades of…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation Golf Classic raises $200,000+ for military families
October 21, 2025
In five years, tournament raises over half a million dollars for QuickJobs Scholarships The Midlands Technical College Foundation raised a record-breaking $200,000 at its fifth-annual MTC Golf Classic held at Cobblestone Park Golf Club on Monday, October 13, 2025. Over the past five years, the tournament has raised over half a million dollars for scholarships…
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Students help bring Finlay Park to life through art
October 21, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Public Relations, Media & Marketing Department hosted a community pop-up art event at Soda City Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025, to celebrate the upcoming grand re-opening of Finlay Park. The event featured students from Richland One and Richland Two School Districts, including H.B. Rhame Elementary School and Richland Northeast High…
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Governor McMaster proclaims Lights on Afterschool Day in South Carolina
October 21, 2025
State joins national celebration recognizing afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire learning, and support working families Governor Henry McMaster has officially proclaimed October 23, 2025, as “Lights On Afterschool Day” in South Carolina, joining thousands of communities across the nation in celebrating the vital role of afterschool programs in helping children learn, grow, and…
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Five Points Association welcomes Nyjah Mitchell as new events & marketing manager
October 21, 2025
The Five Points Association announced the hiring of Nyjah Mitchell as its new Events & Marketing Manager, bringing fresh ideas, creative energy, and a deep passion for the community to one of Columbia’s most vibrant and historic districts. In her new role, Mitchell will oversee the planning, coordination, and promotion of Five Points’ signature events,…
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The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities introduces “Grow Up and Grow Old: Columbia” cohort
October 21, 2025
Who: The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities What: The Office of Business Opportunities is introducing its 5-week course, Grow up and Grow Old: Columbia. Grow Up and Grow Old: Columbia is an opportunity to unify active and aspiring small business owners, our municipality, and corporations around Columbia in a way that does three major things: Cultivate…
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Columbia city council meeting agenda Tuesday, October 21, 2025
October 21, 2025
The Columbia City Council will conduct a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public may view the meeting online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545- 3045 or [email protected] if you…
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Community development committee meeting agenda Tuesday, October 21, 2025
October 21, 2025
The Community Development Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public may view the meeting online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045 or [email protected] if you have questions…
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Columbia city council meeting agenda Tuesday, October 21, 2025
October 21, 2025
The Columbia City Council will conduct a Work Session on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. The meeting can be viewed online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045 or [email protected] if you have questions regarding the…
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Arts, historic preservation & philanthropy committee meeting agenda
October 21, 2025
The Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public may view the meeting online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045 or [email protected] if…
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701 Center for Contemporary Art presents Part II of its eighth South Carolina Biennial
October 20, 2025
701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) announced the opening of the 701 CCA SC Biennial Part II, the second installment of its eighth survey exhibition showcasing the work of contemporary artists from across South Carolina. The exhibition will be on view from November 6 to December 21, 2025. The 701 CCA SC Biennial is a premier…
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USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and Palmetto Nuclear Coalition work together to advance nuclear innovation
October 20, 2025
University of South Carolina (USC)’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and Palmetto Nuclear Coalition (PNC) announce a pivotal agreement aimed at transforming South Carolina into a national and global leader in nuclear innovation. This initiative brings together academic excellence and private-sector leadership to build technology and a robust workforce pipeline to drive long-term economic…
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Scott Powell appointed to Clemson Architectural Foundation Board
October 20, 2025
Craig Gaulden Davis | PBK (CGD | PBK) announced that Scott Powell, Managing Principal of the firm, has been appointed to the Clemson Architectural Foundation (CAF) Board at Clemson University. Founded in 1956, the CAF Board is composed of graduates from the Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture, as well as leaders in landscape architecture,…
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LexOne Educational Foundation 2025-26 Michelin VEX Robotics Grant Awards
October 20, 2025The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded the 2025-26 Michelin VEX Robotics Grant Awards. Thanks to the generosity of Michelin North America and the Lexington, South Carolina leadership team, this is the eighth year of this Educational Foundation grant award. This year’s grants total $10,000, which is an outstanding financial investment by…
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Lander Alumnus promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in U.S. Army
October 20, 2025
GREENWOOD, SC – Lander University graduates regularly climb the ranks to hold positions of leadership in their respective organizations. That journey is true for Lander alumnus, Ed Moore, who was recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army. Moore, who earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology from Lander in 2007, was…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Carolinas facilitates successful sale of Better Bins Disposal
October 20, 2025
Sunbelt Business Brokers, a trusted advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions for privately held businesses, announced the successful sale of MB&E Inc., doing business as Better Bins Disposal, a family-owned roll-off dumpster rental company based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Founded in 2018 by Brad and Maggie Dawsey, Better Bins Disposal was established to…
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Ghosts of the Relic Room go a-haunting
October 20, 2025
The ghosts of the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum are on the move. For years, Joe Long – curator of education at the museum – has presented spooky stories associated with the Relic Room’s history artifacts, and the long-dead (allegedly) people who once owned and used them. Until last year, those lectures…
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Local businesses encouraged to Deck the Halls for Good and support Homeless No More families
October 20, 2025
COLUMBIA, SC – Homeless No More is calling on local businesses to Deck the Halls for Good and transform their holiday office décor into a powerful act of community giving. By participating in the Holiday Greenery Fundraiser, every wreath, garland, and centerpiece purchased helps provide safe housing, stability, and hope for Midlands families. Businesses, offices,…
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Experienced litigator David Bornemann joins Rogers Townsend
October 20, 2025
Rogers Townsend announced that David Bornemann has joined the firm’s litigation practice group. David will be based in the firm’s Columbia office. David joins the firm with a focus on construction-defect litigation, trucking and transportation matters, personal injury defense, and general business litigation. As a graduate of the University of South Carolina Honors College, David earned…
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Columbia celebrates grand opening of Lips by U Lab
October 20, 2025
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Council members, and representatives from the City of Columbia Economic Development joined local entrepreneur Tasha Feaster Jones Monday for the grand opening of Lips by U Lab, the first business of its kind in South Carolina. Located at 3711 North Main Street, Lips by U Lab offers customers a unique…
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Susan Carol joins lineup for BizArts Scooby-Doo murder mystery at the Columbia Museum of Art
October 17, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities and 7Sunday WHAT: BizArts is back and bolder than ever! In partnership with the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities (OBO), 7Sunday presents the BizArts Scooby-Doo Murder Mystery — an unforgettable evening of entertainment, entrepreneurship, and community connection at the Columbia Museum of Art. Adding to the excitement,…
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City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement to host SCORF project workshop for community service providers.
October 17, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement WHAT: The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) will host a SCORF Project Workshop. This workshop is designed for community service providers interested in partnering with ONSE and seeking funding to support the upcoming 2025–2026 Opioid Abatement Program within the city. Attendees will…
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Dominion Energy to begin performing tree trimming activities as scheduled for 2025
October 17, 2025
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming: College Place Community Council North College Place Fairwold Acres/Harlem Heights Belmont Community Association Gable Oaks Tenants Bradley Community Council Godbold Place Homeowners Rochelle Heights/Victory Gardens…
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