Dr. Matthew vandenBerg selected as 19th president of Presbyterian College
November 9, 2020
Matthew vandenBerg, vice president for advancement and external relations at Alma College (Alma, Mich.), has been selected as the nineteenth president of Presbyterian College. vandenBerg, a Certified Fund Raising Executive,…
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Monica Main joins Bluestein Attorneys
November 9, 2020
Attorney Monica Main has joined Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC. She will practice in the area of Veterans Disability. Monica received her Juris Doctor degree earlier this year from the University…
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GADC names Ashley Keene as Existing Industry Manager
November 9, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Ashley Keene as the economic development organization’s new Existing Industry Manager. In her new role, Ms. Keene will serve as liaison to existing…
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Camp Discovery earns Conservation Education Mini-Grant
November 9, 2020An educational camp that is developing virtual environmental field trips for students in Richland County is getting a boost to further its efforts: a $1,000 Conservation Education Mini-Grant. The Richland…
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Richland Library partners with Walgreens for free flu shot clinics
November 9, 2020
With the 2020-2021 flu season underway, Richland Library is once again partnering with Walgreens to host free flu shot clinics at several of our locations. They’re taking place from 10…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds families about perfect one-size-fits-all gift this holiday season
November 9, 2020
Future Scholar contributions enhance college savings, provide tax benefits State Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to remind South Carolina families about the perfect one-size-fits-all gift suggestion this holiday season – a…
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Richland Library celebrates graduation of 14 students from Career Online High School
November 9, 2020
While 2020 has been a challenging year across the globe, it has also given hope to 14 local students, ranging in age from early 20s to early 70s, who earned…
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First aid for mental health
November 6, 2020
Just like CPR can assist a person who’s having a heart attack, mental health first aid is emergency care for those with panic attacks, anxiety, depression or even suicidal thoughts.…
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Garvin Design Group’s 1649 Main Street wins AIA Columbia Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse
November 5, 2020
Garvin Design Group received a Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse of 1649 Main Street at the American Institute of Architects Columbia’s (AIA Columbia) 2020 Design Awards on Thursday, November 5th.…
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NAI Columbia identifies new location for Irmo Lock Company in Cayce
November 5, 2020The second location to be named, The Modern Locksmith. NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, CCIM, represented the buyer, Irmo Lock Company, Inc., in the purchase of its second location in…
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Special ops veterans building reefs to protect U.S. coastlines
November 5, 2020
Veterans continue serving with a new life-building mission and renewed purpose By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MIAMI, FLORIDA: South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin joined several fellow military veterans…
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Robinson Gray named to Tier 1 of Best Law Firms in Columbia in 12 practice areas
November 5, 2020
Robinson Gray has again been named to the top tier in the Columbia area for 12 practice areas in the 2021 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News-Best Lawyers®…
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Morton & Gettys again listed by Best Law Firms for 2021
November 5, 2020
Morton & Gettys has again been recognized as a Tier-1 firm in the Rock Hill area by Best Law Firms. This is the firm’s fifth consecutive year in the listing…
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Bluestein Attorneys again named to Best Law Firms top tier for Columbia
November 5, 2020
Bluestein Attorneys has been named to the top tier for the Columbia area in two practice areas in the 2021 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News – Best…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel ranked it top tier in 2 Best Law Firms categories
November 5, 2020
Once again, Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has earned top-tier “Best Law Firm” honors for metro Columbia in two employment law practice areas. The firm is honored in Tier 1 in…
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Ogletree Deakins’ Columbia office earned three Metropolitan Tier 1 practice area rankings
November 5, 2020
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” by…
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Defense Engineering Services expanding operations in Charleston County
November 5, 2020
More Than $1.1 Million Investment Will Create 18 New Jobs Defense Engineering Services (DES), a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The more…
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Richland Library commends service of volunteers with 2020 awards
November 5, 2020
Richland Library is honoring the dedication and support of our volunteers. Please join us in congratulating the following valued members of our team, who are receiving special recognition and an…
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranks Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd in its 2021 “Best Law Firms” list
November 5, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 11th consecutive year. The firm earned…
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Walkers and runners across the country go #PinkForPrisma for the 30th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon
November 5, 2020
More than 2,450 registered walkers and runners across South Carolina, 30 additional states and three countries helped Prisma Health Midlands Foundation kick breast cancer to the curb for the Virtual…
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Continental announces tire safety recall of approximately 12,000 passenger and light truck tires in U.S.
November 5, 2020
Voluntary safety recall program involves Continental and General brand tires in different sizes Sudden air loss may occur. No reports of accidents Tires will be replaced at no charge FORT…
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2020 Torch Award Winners
November 5, 2020
Announcing Your 2020 Torch Award Winners! November 5, 2020 – Our panel of judges spent the last few weeks reviewing all of our nominations for the 2020 Business of the…
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Two-week push leads to more than 11,000 application submissions for SC CARES Act Relief Grant Programs
November 4, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin) today announced that 11,217 applications were received for the SC CARES Act grant programs for the Minority and Small…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina industrial construction delivers despite the pandemic
November 4, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The South Carolina industrial market absorbed 1.95 million square feet during the third quarter of 2020, dropping the vacancy…
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Communities In Schools of the Midlands launch $180 Giving Campaign | 180 days of school is still in sight
November 4, 2020
Join the 180 Pledge Today! Like many other states, children that attend a public or private school in South Carolina goes to school 180 days a year. Young people are…
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What’s Happening Around the Main Street District in November
November 3, 2020City Center Partnership’s 19th Annual Celebration is Going to be Virtual this Year! Please join us on Monday, November 16 at 4:00 pm. Please RSVP by Thursday, November 12 by…
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Congaree National Park conducting prescribed burn Wednesday, November 4, 2020
November 3, 2020
Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn on Wednesday, November 4,…
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Election day is here
November 3, 2020
November 3rd is here! If you haven’t already voted the only option left is to vote at your precinct. While there is significant focus on the Presidential election, there are many…
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Just Say Something is throwing a Holiday Bazaar
November 2, 2020
Just Say Something is doing things a bit differently this fall! We would normally be having our Bucks for Shucks Oyster Roast fundraiser, but safety is our top priority for…
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Berkshire Hathaway Energy acquires Dominion Energy natural gas business
November 2, 2020
As of November 1, 2020, Berkshire Hathaway Energy has completed its acquisition of Dominion Energy’s Gas Transmission and Storage business in the eastern region. This new company, BHE GT&S, is…
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South Carolina companies honored for manufacturing excellence
November 2, 2020
The Manufacturing Excellence Awards ceremony that anchors the final day of the 2020 S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo was held recently. The virtual ceremony included Innovator of the Year Awards…
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Lexington District One ACT scores top state average
November 2, 2020
Lexington County School District One continues to outperform the state average on the ACT with an average score of 19.7, according to scores recently released by the South Carolina Department…
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West Columbia receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 29th year
November 2, 2020
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of West Columbia by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada…
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GaffneyLewis expands Charleston office with addition of new attorney
November 2, 2020
GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Emmanuel Ferguson has joined the firm as an attorney in the firm’s Charleston office. In addition to private practice experience, Ferguson served as an Assistant United…
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Berkshire Hathaway Energy completes acquisition of majority of Dominion Energy’s gas transmission and storage business
November 2, 2020
DES MOINES, Iowa – Berkshire Hathaway Energy announced it has completed the purchase of Dominion Energy’s natural gas transmission and storage business, exclusive of Questar Pipeline Group. The transaction consideration…
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Columbia Urban League – Young Professionals will provide relief to voters in the 2020 election
November 2, 2020
With support from Shield the Vote in partnership with Verizon, Nephron Pharmaceuticals and Premier Counseling, the Columbia Urban League Young Professionals will offer PPE, snacks and water to assist with…
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Colliers Report: Columbia retail adapts and gains resiliency amid pandemic
November 2, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2020 COLUMBIA | RETAIL Key Takeaways Several of the Columbia Bi-Lo grocery stores will be converted to Food Lion and Lowe’s by next summer. Quick service…
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Colliers International | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge $82,298 to United Way
November 2, 2020
Colliers and LCK offices across South Carolina participated in a virtual “Together We Can” United Way campaign to raise dollars and collect canned goods for local communities Colliers International |…
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Commemorative prints of Black Lives Matter-inspired public art now available
November 2, 2020
Get a limited edition commemorative poster or postcard pack of the Black Lives Matter-inspired public art banners that are on display outside Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly Street). The Richland…
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“COME AND FIGHT ME!”
November 2, 2020
The culture and legacy of U.S. Marines By W. Thomas Smith Jr. AS WE NEAR THE 245TH BIRTHDAY OF MY MARINE CORPS, I was thinking about why annual November 10…
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Major Fostering Foster donor issues community challenge to donate up to $30,000 in matching funds
November 1, 2020
Fostering Foster Animal Rescue has the opportunity to end the year strong with the help of our community. A generous donor will match up to $30,000 in individual and business…
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Halloween in Elmwood Park
October 29, 2020While Halloween in the historic Elmwood Park neighborhood is not cancelled, the Elmwood Park Neighborhood Association (EPNA) is asking residents and visitors to practice social distancing, wear COVID-appropriate masks, and…
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Beneficiary Designations: Why your Will and Trusts Aren’t Enough
October 29, 2020
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® When developing a comprehensive estate plan, it is critical to understand which, if any, of your assets have (or could have) a beneficiary designated.…
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Award-winning author & chef dishes up cultural significance of Soul Food
October 29, 2020
Join Richland Library as we feature a James Beard Award winner and renowned chef during Let’s Talk Race: A Conversation with Culinary Historian Michael Twitty from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.,…
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Congaree Land Trust announces collaborative conservation of 5,620 acres
October 29, 2020Four Conservation Easements Permanently Protect Richland County’s Natural and Scenic Lands Over 5,600 acres east of Fort Jackson Military Base and south of McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Richland…
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10 trivia questions to test your election knowledge
October 29, 2020
Have you ever wondered why presidential elections are held on a Tuesday? Or the reason why the Republican party symbol is an elephant and the Democratic party symbol is a…
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Brewer Renewables establishing operations in Orangeburg County, SC
October 29, 2020
Brewer Renewables, a subsidiary of Seahorse Capital, announced plans to establish operations in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $85 million into the new operations. Founded in 2019, Brewer Renewables…
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Nova Molecular Technologies, Inc. expanding operations in Sumter County
October 28, 2020
Nova Molecular Technologies, Inc., a chemical manufacturing company, today announced plans to expand operations in Sumter County. The more than $14.9 million investment will create 25 new jobs. Founded in…
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South Carolina Department of Education launches new statewide program to engage students and families
October 28, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced a new program that will support students who need help navigating the challenges of COVID-19 learning environments. The ENGAGE South Carolina program will…
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Richland County names conservation Teacher of the Year
October 28, 2020Meadowfield Elementary instructor engages pre-kindergarteners with passion for gardening Jamison Browder, a pre-kindergarten educator who has secured several grants for campus gardening projects, has been named the County’s Conservation Teacher…
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