Sylvan partners with Random House Books for Author Webinars with authors of children’s books
July 14, 2021
Graphic novelist John Gallagher will be the guest on Sylvan Learning Center’s Reading Adventures Author Webinar next week. Gallagher is the cartoonist behind Max Meow: Cat Crusader, Buzzboy, Roboy Red,…
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Rhodes Branding to expand leadership team
July 14, 2021
Well-established educator joins team to broaden impact Adding to its diverse team of education, marketing, and creative experts, Rhodes Branding announced that John Loveday is joining the organization as the…
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Wingard’s Market makes cover of nationwide industry magazine
July 14, 2021
Wingard’s Market, the Midlands premier full-service garden and plant center, is featured on the July cover of Green Profit Magazine. Green Profit is a national industry magazine that brings timely,…
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I Am Lander: Charlotte firefighter was at heart of Mecklenburg County’s pandemic response
July 14, 2021
Kevin “Blake” Howell returned to his duties as a fireman with the Charlotte Fire Department in June. There were no headlines, no paparazzi and no fanfare. But for Howell and…
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Senior Resources receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
July 14, 2021
Senior Resources has received $3,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed local neighbors in their time of need and serve the increased demand for home-delivered meals…
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Are Anger and Resentment Ruining Your Life? Recognizing—and Releasing—Bitterness for Greater Happiness
July 14, 2021
By Mike DuBose It may be surprising to those who know me now, but I was once a bitter person. Like many others who fall into the trap of bitterness,…
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David Yezbak of Sunbelt Business Brokers awarded by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
July 13, 2021
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has recognized Columbia SC Business Broker, David Yezbak, with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for outstanding performance in 2020 as part of its Member…
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South Carolina Students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 13, 2021
The SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce its 2021 Scholarship Program recipients. Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded. The winners were selected based on their commitment to educational excellence,…
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Turner Padget successfully represents Alder Energy Systems in South Carolina –
July 13, 2021
Decision Sets Solar Policy for Next 10 Years In a breakthrough state policy decision in the solar energy industry, the South Carolina Public Service Commission (Commission) ruled in four cases…
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Richmond-based CraftMaster Homes joins Mungo Homes®
July 13, 2021
Mungo Homes is pleased to announce that CraftMaster Homes of Central Virginia is joining Mungo Homes, a part of the Clayton Properties Group®. Like Mungo, six-time Builder of the Year…
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Truematter welcomes junior content strategist Jessica Fields to the team
July 13, 2021
Truematter (truematter.com) welcomed Jessica Fields as the newest content strategist for the Columbia, South Carolina team. Jessica’s background in written communication and community leadership has given her an enthusiasm for…
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Rural infrastructure broadband grants awarded
July 13, 2021
The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) has issued Notices to Proceed to 18 internet service providers in 22 counties for almost $30 million in projects to expand broadband…
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In-person County Council meetings resume Tuesday
July 13, 2021
Richland County Council will resume in-person meetings with new safety protocols beginning with a special called meeting Tuesday, July 13. Meetings have been held remotely since March 2020, when County…
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Pamela Bynoe-Reed selected for 2021 SC Women in Business award
July 13, 2021
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced that Pamela Bynoe-Reed, the organization’s Director of Marketing & Community Affairs/PIO has been selected by Integrated Media Publishing as one of…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
July 13, 2021
ConusCoat, LLC, Sustain Edu, Inc., and Tested HQ, LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies and have received grant funding. As Member Companies, they will…
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City of West Columbia rolls out “Public Works of Art”
July 13, 2021
The City of West Columbia has launched its “Public Works of Art” project highlighting local artists on sanitation trucks. Over the next few weeks, all seven mobile murals will be…
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SC Philharmonic draws sellout crowd of 5,000 at Segra Park
July 12, 2021Sporting a Columbia Fireflies jersey, Music Director Morihiko Nakahara lead the orchestra through a spectacular evening of patriotic music, as Segra Park – home of the Columbia Fireflies –…
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SCWF Wild Summer Nights Online Auction
July 12, 2021
South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Annual Wild Summer Nights Online Auction to Support Conservation and Education Programming Begins July 15, 2021 The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a four-day…
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Inaugural Cloud Availability Symposium hosted by SIOS Technology to address key application high availability clustering and data protection opportunities
July 12, 2021
September 22-23, 2021 Virtual Event Now Accepting Call for Papers SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced the premier Cloud Availability Symposium,…
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President Biden encourages FTC to consider limiting non-competition agreements with employees
July 12, 2021
By David Dubberly and Brittany Clark On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order on “Promoting Competition in the American Economy.” The order directs more than a dozen…
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United Way’s WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinic earns second Gold Rating from the NAFC Quality Standards Program
July 12, 2021
For its efforts to provide preventative and restorative dental and eye care to underserved populations, WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinic earned a 2021 Gold Rating from the National Association of…
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Memorial service to honor those lost to COVID-19
July 12, 2021
A public memorial service will pay tribute to Richland County residents lost as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15 outside…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday, July 14
July 12, 2021
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Executive Session begins at 5:30 p.m. and Public Session is scheduled…
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Last Step Recycling, LLC establishing operations in Chester County
July 12, 2021$46.4 million investment will create 50 new jobs Last Step Recycling, LLC, an automotive shredder residue (ASR) company, today announced plans to establish operations in Chester County. The $46.4 million…
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Nexsen Pruet joins Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification to advance law firm diversity and inclusion
July 12, 2021
Nexsen Pruet announced that the firm is participating in the Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification process, which is aimed at evaluating and boosting diversity and inclusion in law firm leadership positions.…
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Better to give than to receive? YES
July 12, 2021
Reflections on a friend receiving South Carolina’s highest award By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I love singing the praises of great men and women achieving great things, especially when those…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 at Kings Mountain Battlefield
July 10, 2021
Brig. Gen. Marie Goff talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this third of several short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding on their…
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AFP Central Carolina chapter to host program featuring Able South Carolina, July 15th
July 9, 2021
Do you know how to caption your social media posts or what tweaks you should make to ensure a person with a disability can access your website? Making a few…
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New Salvation Army leaders, Mark and Leigh Ann Craddock, arrive in Columbia
July 9, 2021
The Salvation Army of the Midlands welcomed new leaders, Mark and Leigh Ann Craddock and their family. They assumed their position on June 27, 2021 and have quickly settled into…
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LRADAC presents “Stay in at the Drive In”—a free, outdoor family screening of “The Lion King” – rescheduled for Friday, July 16
July 9, 2021
After a rainy night cancellation last April, LRADAC’s Prevention Team and the Midlands Alcohol Enforcement Team (AET) say the show must go on with “Stay in at the Drive-In,” an…
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Woody O’Cain named vice president for enrollment at Presbyterian College
July 9, 2021
Veteran admissions, financial aid and advancement executive Woody O’Cain will join the Presbyterian College community on July 26 as its new vice president for enrollment. He is presently a fundraiser…
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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center achieves GBAC STAR facility accreditation
July 8, 2021
The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA,…
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DHEC data show more than 90 percent of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations in 14 days were unvaccinated individuals
July 8, 2021
DHEC’s Dr. Jane Kelly: “The overwhelming majority of people who are getting hospitalized and dying from COVID-19 are those who are not fully vaccinated” The South Carolina Department of Health…
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Prestage Farms of South Carolina, LLC establishing new operation in Kershaw County, SC
July 8, 2021
$150 Million investment will create 292 new jobs Prestage Farms of South Carolina, LLC, a division of Prestage Farms, today announced plans to construct a new processing facility in Kershaw…
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Explore different learning activities at home with Richland Library
July 8, 2021
Get ready to learn, create and share with Richland Library. Join us for Learn Freely Fest from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Saturday, July 17. This annual program, which is…
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MTC announces new Commission leadership and new appointee
July 8, 2021
The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Commission has elected new leadership and welcomed a new commissioner to the governing board. Todd Sease began his two-year term July 1, 2021 as the…
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Registration open for 31st Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K in October
July 7, 2021
For more than three decades, Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K have brought thousands of walkers and runners together in the fight against breast cancer. More…
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Gov. Henry McMaster appeals preliminary injunction of Fetal Heartbeat Bill
July 7, 2021Governor Henry McMaster – joined by other defendants – has appealed the federal district court’s preliminary injunction of the South Carolina Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act (Fetal Heartbeat…
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Kristina D. Palmer takes on role of chief development officer at the Columbia Museum of Art
July 7, 2021
Philly fundraiser brings her talents to Columbia The Columbia Museum of Art announces that Kristina D. Palmer has accepted the position of chief development officer at the museum. She joined…
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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center to host a job fair for hospitality industry – Aug. 17
July 7, 2021
The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center will host a job fair for the hospitality industry in August. Welcome Workers: Columbia Area Hospitality Industry Job Fair will be held on Tuesday, Aug.…
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Electric vehicle manufacturer STAR EV expanding team, operations in Greenville County, SC
July 7, 2021
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has announced that STAR EV, a specialized…
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Construction nonprofit Home Works receives grant from First Horizon Foundation
July 7, 2021Home Works of America, a South Carolina based home repair nonprofit serving low income elderly homeowners in need, has received a grant from First Horizon Foundation. The Foundation is the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, SCEMD urge storm preparation for Tropical Storm Elsa
July 6, 2021Residents should finalize their storm preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center predict portions of South Carolina’s coast will experience tropical storm conditions beginning Wednesday…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomes new members to S.C. Board of Financial Institutions
July 6, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomes two new appointees to the State Board of Financial Institutions. Thomas Bouchette and Jenny Michaels were confirmed by the Senate in May to serve four-year…
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New exhibit shows how South Carolina armed itself in the 19th century
July 6, 2021
The Confederacy has never been known for its manufacturing capabilities. The fictional Rhett Butler told us “there’s not a cannon factory in the whole South.” In real life, the Confederate…
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Marketing Minute: Advocacy
July 6, 2021
Marketing Minute with Seth Palmer, NP Strategy While advocacy is usually reserved for discussions involving lobbyists and elected officials, many of the same principles can be applied to any marketing campaign.…
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Information Technology provider Epsilon, Inc. expands with new operations in Greenville County, SC
July 6, 2021
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has announced that Epsilon, Inc., a Carolinas-based…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 continues across the Upstate
July 5, 2021
S.C. Supreme Court Justice John Few talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this second of five short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding…
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Columbia Museum of Art announces participation in Museums for All
July 5, 2021
The Columbia Museum of Art announces that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the Association…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 began this week in S.C. Upstate
July 2, 2021
Second annual expedition exploring the Palmetto State from the mountains to the Midlands to the sea EDITORIAL NOTE: In this first of five short videos over the month July, South…
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