The Jennings Law Firm announces the launch of new website
April 21, 2021
New User-Friendly Site Will Help Citizens in Accessing Legal Information and Local Resources The Jennings Law Firm announced the launch of its new website: jenningslawsc.com. Since 1902, the Jennings Law Firm…
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Councilmembers team up to help distribute COVID-19 vaccine
April 21, 2021
Richland County Councilmembers Gretchen Barron, Jesica Mackey, Derrek Pugh and Overture Walker are partnering with statewide elected officials to hold three vaccine clinics later this month in Northeast Richland. The…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh – April 2021
April 21, 2021
Today, as I embark onto my next journey, I want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of The COMET, whether it is by way…
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South Carolina ETV series ‘How She Rolls’ to be distributed nationally by PBS, slated to premiere locally May 13
April 21, 202110-episode series follows Charleston entrepreneur Carrie Morey of Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit How She Rolls, a half-hour lifestyle documentary and culinary series that follows the life of Charleston, S.C. entrepreneur…
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M.C. Dean, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County
April 21, 2021
$7.3 million investment will create 126 new jobs M.C. Dean, Inc., a global cyber-physical systems integration and engineering company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $7.3…
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American Airlines resumes nonstop service to Miami from CAE
April 21, 2021
Beginning Saturday, June 5, 2021, American Airlines will resume nonstop service to Miami, Fla. (MIA) from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Service will operate one time a week, with the possibility of…
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Intramed Plus’ President and CEO, Varner Richards, earns profession’s highest honor
April 21, 2021
The President and CEO of Intramed Plus, Inc. – Varner Richards, PharmD – has been awarded his profession’s highest honor from the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA). Dr. Richards received…
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South Carolina Department of Education update on school operations, full face to face instruction, and S.704
April 21, 2021The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released an update on current school and district operations, plans to transition to full face to face instruction, and a statement from State…
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Nation-leading COVID-19 variant surveillance initiative now underway: Premier Medical Laboratory Services
April 21, 2021
The Biden Administration announced Friday a $1.7 billion investment to monitor new and emerging COVID-19 variants which could induce another pandemic wave. Concurrently, to combat these mutated strains, advanced molecular…
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Mary B. Sesler appointed Chairwoman of The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ Board Member
April 21, 2021
The Salvation Army of the Midlands has appointed Mary B. Sesler as Chairwoman of the Advisory Board. Mary was installed as an Advisory Board Member in 2018 and served as…
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Gov. Henry McMaster nominates former U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. to serve as Chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors
April 21, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly to announce that he has nominated former U.S. Attorney and former chairman of the S.C. House Judiciary Committee, Peter…
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Richland Two selected to participate in national initiative to address pressing challenges in adolescent writing
April 21, 2021
Richland School District Two will join Digital Promise and its Center for Inclusive Innovation in an equity-centered research and development (R&D) initiative to tackle adolescent writing challenges. This initiative is…
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Gov. McMaster awards over $12 million in GEER Funds to S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice
April 21, 2021Funds to Provide Counseling, After School Programs to Bolster Delinquency Prevention Efforts Governor Henry McMaster announced a $12.05 million investment in the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to expand…
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Millions in rental assistance funding still available
April 21, 2021
County advises eligible renters, landlords to complete application2qa fully, accurately Renters in Richland County who lost income because of COVID-19 need to know two things: financial help is available to…
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MTC Commission names Dr. Sonny White as President Emeritus
April 21, 2021
Dr. White was MTC’s fifth president, serving from 2006-2015 The Midlands Technical College Commission today named Dr. Marshall (Sonny) White, Jr. as President Emeritus. “I can’t tell you how honored…
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Columbia’s George Starnes III named one of Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors
April 21, 2021
G3 Wealth Advisors, a wealth management firm in Columbia, is pleased to announce private wealth advisor George R. Starnes III was recently named a 2021 Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisor.…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses
April 21, 2021
First Community Bank was recently recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) South Carolina district office as the top 504 third party lender of the year for fiscal year…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports first quarter results
April 21, 2021United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (United) announced that net income for the first quarter reached a record $73.7 million and pre-tax, pre-provision income was $81.6 million. The quarter benefited…
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Billboards to spotlight Fair Housing Month in Richland County
April 20, 2021With April celebrated as National Fair Housing Month, Richland County has teamed up with nearby governments on a billboard campaign to increase awareness of housing discrimination. National Fair Housing Month…
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Town Theatre presents Always…Patsy Cline
April 20, 2021
Country has never had it so good with Town’s rendition of Always…Patsy Cline. Meet Louise Seger, a divorced Houston housewife, as she shares her memories and her first real-life encounter…
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35 years later, a look at the world’s worst-ever civil nuclear disaster
April 20, 2021
‘The Chernobyl Event’ premiering on South Carolina ETV April 25 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced plans to premiere The Chernobyl Event: An Update at 35 Years on Sunday, April…
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SC Future Makers and SCMA release South Carolina Manufacturing Economic Impact Study
April 20, 2021
Today, SC Future Makers, a nonprofit workforce and education organization affiliated with the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA), released an economic impact study of South Carolina’s manufacturing industry. Prepared by…
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United Community Bank welcomes Tom Coker as Commercial Relationship Manager
April 20, 2021
United Community Bank announced that Tom Coker has joined the team as Commercial Relationship Manager. In this role, Coker will be responsible for providing commercial customers with products and services…
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United Community Bank offers families tips for National Teach Children to Save Day
April 20, 2021United Community Bank is proud to celebrate National Teach Children to Save Day on April 22 to help youth in their communities learn to make smart money choices. Established by…
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Senior Duke Energy official to receive GEA’s highest award
April 20, 2021
By Alex Junes-Ward Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe – executive vice president and chief legal officer for Charlotte, N.C.-based Duke Energy – will be presented the Global Eco Adventures (GEA) Lifetime Achievement…
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Benedict College selected to perform in 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®
April 19, 2021
Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction, was selected to perform in the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, representing the state of South Carolina. This will mark the first Parade…
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Coker University receives $5M for campus innovations
April 19, 2021
With the pandemic, economic uncertainty, and enrollment trends disrupting higher education, Coker University is committed to aggressively focus on innovation, thanks to $5M in funding from two family foundations within…
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West Columbia’s Art on State and special night edition Meeting Street Artisan Market, Friday, May 7, 2021
April 19, 2021
The City of West Columbia invites you to Art on State, in conjunction with the May State Street Art Crawl, on the 100 Block of State Street, on Friday, May…
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Native American Studies Center reopens by appointment only
April 19, 2021After closing last March over safety concerns related to coronavirus cases, USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center will open on Tuesday, April 20 by appointment only now through August. Advance…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Admin Executive Director Marcia Adams and SCDVA Sec. William Grimsley announce upcoming Veterans Virtual Career Fair
April 19, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin) Executive Director Marcia Adams and South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) Secretary William Grimsley to announce the…
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In strong first-quarter, Coastal areas lead home sales throughout South Carolina
April 19, 2021
The market in South Carolina remains strong in the first quarter according to South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) March 2021 statewide real estate market data. Median sales price increased from $234,000…
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Allied Air breaks ground on $35.7 million operations expansion
April 19, 2021Allied Air Enterprises Announces $35.7 Million Operations Expansion in Orangeburg, South Carolina Allied Air Enterprises, a subsidiary of Lennox International, broke ground on its new 405,000-square-foot warehouse located next…
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Girl Scouts and PalmettoPride announce statewide litter prevention campaign kickoff planned for Earth Day 2021
April 19, 2021
Girl Scouts across South Carolina and PalmettoPride announce a statewide litter prevention campaign for Earth Day 2021. The four-day campaign will kick off on Earth Day with a press event…
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Richland Library presents author discussion on educational equity
April 19, 2021
Richland Library is hosting the author of “Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools” and “Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues: Education for the Liberation of Black and Brown…
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Leadership Lexington County partners with Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center for service project benefiting children impacted by abuse
April 19, 2021
The Leadership Lexington County (LLC) Class of 2021 today announced the launch of its fundraising efforts for the benefit of the Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), a child-focused facility that…
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MPA Strategies adds Accomplished communications professional to growing team
April 17, 2021
MPA Strategies, a statewide public relations and marketing agency, welcomes proven public relations professional Shawn Skillman to its team as Chief Marketing Officer. Skillman will serve as the creative and…
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E+I Engineering USA Corporation expanding operations in Anderson County
April 16, 2021
$13 million investment will create 200 new jobs E+I Engineering USA Corporation (E+I Engineering), a leading provider of electrical switchgear and power distribution systems, today announced plans to expand operations in…
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BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation awards 10-year grant to assist minority students pursuing medicine
April 16, 2021
The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation and the Levi S. Kirkland, Sr., MD Society will continue investing in medical education at the University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of…
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South Carolina Law professor testifies in Chauvin trial
April 16, 2021
Seth Stoughton, a professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, was called as a witness in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officer…
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Indoor services are now available at all 13 Richland Library locations
April 16, 2021
Richland Library is announcing the expansion of indoor services across our library system. Limited indoor computer use and browsing are now available 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 –…
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Experience Columbia SC Sports and Richland County Recreation Commission partner with Atlanta Braves in Growing the Game Initiative
April 15, 2021
Atlanta Braves alumni are coming to Columbia April 16 – 18 to support the Growing the Game initiative, which aims to pass along the love of baseball to a new…
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South Carolina Federal announces 2021 Scholarship Winners
April 15, 2021
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is honored to announce the winners of its 2021 scholarship program. Out of nearly 1,000 candidates, nine students were acknowledged for their academic achievements, volunteer…
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Palmetto Yacht Management establishing operations in Clarendon County
April 15, 2021
More than $3.7 million investment will create 211 new jobs over the next five years Palmetto Yacht Management, a marine transport company, announced plans to establish operations in Clarendon County.…
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Gov. McMaster announces $10.5 million investment in charter schools, workforce development
April 14, 2021Governor Henry McMaster announced a $10.5 million investment in South Carolina’s public charter schools and the state’s workforce development efforts through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund. South Carolina’s…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina inducts three new South Carolina Business Hall of Fame Laureates
April 14, 2021Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three new Laureates inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame, a distinction which honors lifetime achievement for those who have made…
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Fireflies announce full 2021 promotional schedule
April 14, 2021
The Columbia Fireflies today released the full promotional schedule for the 2021 season. Opening Night is slated for Tuesday, May 11 at 7:05pm versus the Augusta GreenJackets (Atlanta Braves). 2021…
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Goodyear 400 to debut at Darlington Raceway May 9
April 14, 2021
Darlington Raceway and Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) today announced a partnership on the entitlement of the spring NASCAR Cup Series race as part of the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR on May…
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Gov. McMaster announces $10.5 million investment in charter schools, workforce development
April 14, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today announced a $10.5 million investment in South Carolina’s public charter schools and the state’s workforce development efforts through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund. South Carolina’s charter schools will receive $9…
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Local Residents share their artistry during National Poetry Month
April 14, 2021
As Richland Library continues our celebration of National Poetry Month throughout April, we’re excited to feature the creativity and inspiration of local artists during two upcoming programs. Please join us…
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Governor Henry McMaster appoints Robin Price to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Board of Commissioners
April 14, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Robin Holden Price of Columbia to the Board of Commissioners of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) where she will represent…
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