Navigate through the eviction moratorium & learn about available help in Richland County
July 1, 2021
Following a recent decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to extend the eviction moratorium through the end of July 2021, Richland Library is informing tenants and landlords…
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The Shoe Fits with Town Theatre’s Cinderella
July 1, 2021
Don’t let the clock strike midnight before you can join us for Town’s summer production of Cinderella! This isn’t your mother’s Cinderella either – it’s the new Broadway adaptation of…
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SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal recognized as ‘South Carolina Project of the Year’
July 1, 2021South Carolina Ports’ Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal has been named 2021 South Carolina Project of the Year by the South Carolina Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).…
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Congressman Clyburn secures $20 million in the House-passed INVEST in America Act for Sixth District infrastructure projects
July 1, 2021
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has approved $20 million to fund several highway and transit projects in the Sixth Congressional District. This funding…
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Columbia Chamber graduates 35 Midlands leaders
July 1, 2021
36 Participants in the Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Program Honored at Graduation Ceremony On Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the Hunter-Gatherer Brewery at the Curtiss-Wright Hangar, the Columbia Chamber and the…
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The McKay Firm Lawyer garners Leadership in Law honor
July 1, 2021
The McKay Firm is pleased to announce that Daniel R. Settana Jr. is a Leadership in Law Honoree by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Settana earned this nomination because of his…
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Polo Road Elementary School receives one of the highest honors in education
July 1, 2021
Polo Road Elementary School has been named a 2021 Blue Ribbon Beacon School. According to Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Polo Road Elementary principal Dr. Cassandra Bosier and her team…
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Carolina International Trucks names Jason Bell, Leasing Director
July 1, 2021
Carolina International Trucks, the largest commercial truck dealership in South Carolina, is pleased to announce the hiring of Jason Bell to the position of Leasing Director. In his new role,…
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NP Strategy grows team, expanding 3 offices
July 1, 2021
NP Strategy Grows Team, Expanding 3 Offices; New hires to support growing client base in North & South Carolina NP Strategy (NPS+), a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media…
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Palmetto GBA Awarded Contract for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program
July 1, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded Palmetto GBA the Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC) contract to assist CMS in administering the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and…
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County Utilities director elected to serve on Global Water Delegation
June 30, 2021Bill Davis, director of Richland County Utilities, was recently selected to represent South Carolina within a worldwide organization of water industry professionals. Davis will serve as a junior delegate on…
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Richland Two School Board elects new officers
June 30, 2021
At the regularly scheduled meeting on June 29, 2021, the Richland Two Board of Trustees elected new board officers – Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary – as required by Board…
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Archer-United awarded Phase One of Carolina Crossroads project
June 30, 2021
Archer-United will begin the five-phase process to improve “malfunction junction” for Midlands’ commuters. Archer-United, Joint Venture, was awarded Carolina Crossroads Phase 1 which consists of the re-design and construction of…
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West Columbia attorney earns Leadership in Law recognition
June 30, 2021
Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of the Dickey Law Group, has been selected as one of the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Honorees. A South Carolina native,…
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Nestlé USA expanding operations in Cherokee County
June 30, 2021
$100 million investment will create approximately 160 new jobs Nestlé USA, a leading food and beverage company, today unveiled plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The $100 million investment will…
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Furman University names Anthony Herrera first-ever Chief Innovation Officer
June 30, 2021
Furman University has taken another step to deeply engage its students and the greater Greenville community in innovation and entrepreneurship by naming Anthony Herrera the university’s first chief innovation officer,…
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Local leader starts new role at helm of Public Library Association
June 29, 2021
The Public Library Association (PLA) is welcoming its newest leader. Richland Library Executive Director Melanie Huggins is serving as the 2021-2022 president, following a virtual introduction ceremony on Tuesday, June…
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Hilton Grand Vacations opens luxury timeshare resort in historic downtown Charleston
June 29, 2021
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces the opening of Liberty Place Charleston by Hilton Club in Charleston, South Carolina, near the site where the iconic Liberty Tree once stood. Celebrating…
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Fireworks with the Phil – July 3
June 29, 2021
The SC Philharmonic and the Columbia Fireflies are partnering to bring the Midlands a full orchestral patriotic concert with a fireworks finale to Segra Park on Saturday, July 3 at…
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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. Arts Commission announce $20 million partnership to expand arts learning initiatives
June 29, 2021
A $20 million partnership announced today by the South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Arts Commission will help public schools throughout the state address pandemic related learning loss…
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Interstate lane closures restricted to help holiday traffic flow
June 29, 2021
To help holiday traffic flow, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Fourth of July holiday travel period. These restrictions…
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XIFIN establishing operations in Berkeley County
June 29, 2021
Healthcare revenue cycle company to create more than 150 new jobs over the next two years XIFIN, a national leader in revenue cycle management (RCM) for diagnostic providers, today announced…
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City of Columbia Municipal Election Tuesday, November 2, 2021
June 29, 2021The Municipal Election Commission of the City of Columbia announces the general election for the City of Columbia to be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The filing period opens…
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Native American Studies Center hosts Catawba Nation Traditional Arts online series
June 29, 2021This July, USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center will host a series of online talks and demonstrations highlighting the traditional arts of the Catawba Nation. The series begins Monday, July…
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VisionGreenwood: Focused on Advancing Greenwood as a Community of Choice
June 29, 2021
The lack of reliable broadband service in parts of Greenwood became more apparent than ever this past year when schools and businesses quickly migrated to remote platforms with minimal…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics appoints Mr. Daniel Dorsel as school’s President
June 28, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mr. Daniel Dorsel was appointed as the school’s president on June 24. “I am honored…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday, June 29
June 28, 2021
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, that will include the Public Hearing for the 2021–2022 General Fund…
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Councilwoman Barron to discuss Northeast rezoning request at Town Hall
June 28, 2021
County Councilwoman Gretchen Barron will hold an in-person town hall meeting Wednesday, July 7 to discuss a planned development on Hardscrabble Road in Northeast Richland. Barron, who represents District 7,…
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South Carolina Public Radio celebrates launch of redesigned website
June 28, 2021
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) today announced the launch of its revamped website — southcarolinapublicradio.org. Redesigned to better meet the needs of all South Carolinians, the new site builds on…
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Statewide expedition planners meet in Camden
June 25, 2021Final preparation for SC7 expedition held before kickoff event in Oconee County By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Members of the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition logistics-and-planning team gathered for a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs S. 147, protecting South Carolina businesses
June 25, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and business leaders from around the state for a ceremonial bill signing of S.147, the South Carolina COVID-19 Liability…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces line item vetoes of FY 2021-2022 state budget
June 25, 2021Governor Vetoes 226 Earmarks Totaling $152.25 million Governor Henry McMaster announced his line item vetoes of the FY 2021-2022 state budget at a statehouse news conference. Totaling $152.5 million, the…
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MUSC board votes to acquire Providence Health and KershawHealth
June 25, 2021During the June meeting, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees voted to purchase Providence Health and KershawHealth, which are currently…
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Kramer leaves lasting impact on the Midlands during his time with Central SC Habitat for Humanity
June 25, 2021
Roy Kramer, Executive Director of Central SC Habitat for Humanity, stepped down from the organization he joined in 1994. During his 27-year career, Kramer led the organization in building over…
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UofSC holds tuition steady as Board of Trustees approve 2021-22 budget
June 25, 2021
The University of South Carolina is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic on solid financial footing and will hold tuition flat for a third-consecutive year in the 2021-22 budget approved by…
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Terminix releases Top 15 Mosquito Cities list
June 24, 2021
Summer has officially arrived, including the rain and humidity which provide a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. In recognition of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, Terminix Service, Inc., (TSI), the…
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Trinity Capital moves forward on four buildings at Palmetto Commerce Parkway
June 24, 2021
Development covers 78 acres, four buildings Trinity Capital Advisors (TCA), a commercial real estate development and investment firm based in Charlotte, N.C., is moving forward with development of four buildings…
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Truematteer promotes Bailey Lewis to Director of Content Strategy
June 24, 2021
Truematter promoted Bailey Lewis as the Director of Content Strategy for the Columbia, South Carolina team. Bailey leads strategic UX efforts for truematter’s large, complex user experience projects. Her approach…
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Masonite International Corporation establishing operations in York County
June 24, 2021
Masonite International Corporation (Masonite) (NYSE: DOOR), a leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors, today announced plans to establish operations in York County. The new…
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Anna Kate Twitty joins Flock and Rally as director of communications
June 24, 2021
Flock and Rally, a full-service, women-owned communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, has hired Anna Kate Twitty to serve as its new director of communications. In this…
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$7.7 million grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand Apprenticeship in South Carolina
June 24, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) awarded Apprenticeship Carolina, a division of the SC Technical College System, a $7.7 million State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity and Innovation grant to expand programming…
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Midlands Chefs to represent South Carolina in high-stakes culinary competition
June 24, 2021Seven notable chefs headed to World Food Championships’ “Ultimate Food Fight” in Dallas, Texas The World Food Championships (WFC) just completed the South Carolina Super Regional Qualifier and selected seven area chefs…
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Smith becomes River Bluff High’s principal
June 24, 2021
During its meeting on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Jacob N. Smith III to principal of River Bluff…
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District promotes Whisennant to White Knoll Elementary principal
June 24, 2021
During its meeting on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of M. Elizabeth Whisennant to principal of White Knoll Elementary…
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Avoid these common mistakes on alcohol beverage license applications
June 24, 2021
Each year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) handles thousands of applications for various types of alcohol beverage licenses (ABL) and permits. Mistakes or omissions can cause applications to…
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District announces new administrative changes
June 24, 2021
Three schools in Richland School District Two will have new principals for the 2021-2022 school year. Mr. Benjamin Jackson, currently an assistant principal at Forest Lake Elementary NASA Explorer School…
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MTC Foundation receives $5,000 donation from Synovus
June 24, 2021
Money helps make higher education accessible and affordable for students and families. Synovus Bank has given $5,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation. The donation will support the foundation’s Bridging…
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COMET Chat with LeRoy DesChamps – June 2021
June 23, 2021
Greetings! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the June 2021 version of COMET Chat. This is our first “chat” since assuming my new role as Interim Executive Director…
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Colliers | South Carolina hires Paige Jernigan as the Accounting and Finance Coordinator in Columbia
June 23, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Paige Jernigan has joined the company as the Accounting and Finance Coordinator in the Columbia office. “We’re delighted to welcome Paige to Colliers,” said…
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STL establishing operations in Kershaw County
June 23, 2021
$23 million investment will create 120 new jobs over the next few years Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL), a leading digital network integration company, today announced plans to establish operations in Kershaw County.…
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