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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Cliff Holekamp elected to SC Launch Inc. Board of Directors
June 23, 2021
Cliff Holekamp, cofounder and managing director of Cultivation Capital, was recently elected to the SC Launch, Inc. board of directors. SC Launch, Inc. is the investment affiliate of the South…
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Deputy proves to be larger than life
June 23, 2021
The story of RCSD Corporal Ryan MacAdams By W. Thomas Smith Jr. IT’S BEEN SAID THAT DYNAMITE COMES IN SMALL PACKAGES. And it does. Then there is a tiny chip…
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Wilson Kibler Commercial Real Estate expands property management division
June 23, 2021
Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Columbia since 1987, is thrilled to announce plans to expand its property management division with the recent hiring of Colin…
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County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program fulfills $5M in requests
June 22, 2021
Funding for those impacted by COVID-19 remains available; call toll-free 855-216-9198 to apply Richland County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) reached a milestone this week, approving more than $5 million in…
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New members join South Carolina First Steps leadership team
June 22, 2021
South Carolina First Steps has two new members of its leadership team. Karen Oliver joined the agency in February as the Early Childhood Advisory Council’s (ECAC) Program Manager, and Derek…
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Step into a good book & experience Richland Library’s Storywalk®
June 22, 2021
Step into a good book with Richland Library’s first interactive Storywalk® in the Midlands, located at Doko Meadows Park (100 Alvina Hagood Circle, Blythewood). It offers a new opportunity for…
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Congressman Clyburn announces families will start receiving expanded Child Tax Credit checks in July
June 22, 2021U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn is reminding all South Carolinians that the major expansion of the Child Tax Credit for 2021 included in the American Rescue Plan will…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces FY2022 fellows
June 22, 2021
South Carolina artists exhibiting hard work and exceptional ability in visual art, craft, and media production and screenwriting are recipients of fiscal year 2022 South Carolina Arts Commission fellowships. The…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of S.C. reaches $80 million grant funding milestone during 25th anniversary
June 22, 2021
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 91 grants totaling $1.5 million to South Carolina nonprofits working to make life better for people experiencing poverty. This latest round…
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Oshkosh Defense establishing operations in Spartanburg County
June 22, 2021
$155 million investment will create more than 1,000 new jobs Oshkosh Defense, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), today announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The $155…
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New 20-acre public park opens at Bull Street
June 22, 2021Yesterday, Mayor Steve Benjamin, City Council members, and the Parks & Recreation Department celebrated the opening of the newly developed Page Ellington Park, a 20-acre public park at Bull Street.…
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SCRA announces successful exit of SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, MedProcure
June 22, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces the successful exit of SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, MedProcure, LLC. This exit yielded excellent returns for the continued support of additional technology-based startups…
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International best selling author of Contagious, Jonah Berger, to headline Columbia’s 2021 Growth Summit
June 21, 2021
GrowCo is thrilled to announce Jonah Berger, a world-renowned expert on change, word of mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors catch on, will be headlining the…
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Councilwoman Cheryl English to hold pair of meet-and-greets
June 21, 2021
Richland County Councilwoman Cheryl English, District 10, will partner with state Sen. Darrell Jackson to host two in-person meet-and-greet sessions this week. Both officials will be available for one-on-one conversations…
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Turner Padget Shareholder Reginald “Reggie” Belcher honored with South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2021 Leadership in Law Award
June 21, 2021
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Shareholder Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been named a 2021 Leadership in Law honoree by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. The annual event recognizes…
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United Community Bank expands lending capabilities with USDA loans
June 21, 2021
United Community Bank welcomes David Matthews as a Business Development Officer under its newly created USDA Lending Group. Matthews brings extensive experience to this role, having recently served as the…
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Sync.MD establishing operations in Anderson County
June 21, 2021
Medical data company relocating headquarters in the Upstate, creating 10 new jobs Sync.MD, a medical data company, announced plans to establish operations in Anderson County, creating 10 new jobs.…
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S.C. Treasurer’s Office aids University of South Carolina with bond issue for Campus Village
June 21, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that on June 15, 2021, his office assisted the University of South Carolina with the issuance of $180,045,000 (par) in Higher Education Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A and…
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Columbia Chamber announces second annual SC Leadership Exchange
June 21, 2021
South Carolina Chambers Unite to Hold Joint Virtual Conference The Columbia Chamber will partner with the Greenville and Charleston Metro Chambers on the second annual SC Leadership Exchange, presented by…
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Increased demand for home appliance parts drums up expansion of KRA Operations LLC facility in Newberry County, SC
June 21, 2021$23.5 Million investment triples facility’s footprint and will provide 120 new job opportunities With just one year under its belt at its first U.S. facility, KRA Operations LLC is expanding…
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IT-oLogy joins forces with SC Department of Education to provide “Tech-in-a-Box” summer enrichment program for middle school students
June 21, 2021
IT-oLogy is now accepting registrations for the second year of its “Tech-in-a-Box” summer enrichment program for middle school students. Funded by the SC Department of Education, the “Tech-in-a-Box” program ensures…
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Hood Construction moves to new office at 1215 Shop Road in Columbia, SC
June 21, 2021
Hood Construction is excited to share that its team has moved to a new office at 1215 Shop Road, just down the road from its former office of 25 years.…
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EngenuitySC announces Mayor Steve Benjamin as 2021 Vision Award winner
June 21, 2021
At its annual board meeting, EngenuitySC presented Columbia, S.C. Mayor Steve Benjamin with its 2021 Vision Award. Mayor Benjamin, founding co-chair of the EngenuitySC board, was presented with the award…
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Marketing Minute: Communicating Effectively to Diverse Audiences
June 21, 2021
Marketing Minute with Valentina Rojas, NP Strategy With an increasingly diverse nation, your audience is likely to speak various languages or have differing backgrounds. This week’s video shares tips on…
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Let’s Go Somewhere
June 21, 2021
By Amy Coward Events are back! Every day I get an email or see a post that a theatre is reopening, ball parks are welcoming fans and restaurants and stores…
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Denkai America, Inc. expanding operations in Kershaw County
June 20, 2021
$14 million investment will create 10 new jobs Denkai America, Inc., a subsidiary of Nippon Denkai, Ltd., announced plans to expand operations in Kershaw County. The $14 million investment will…
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