COVID-19 Rapid Testing for South Carolina Public Schools
November 26, 2020The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) have been working collaboratively to implement a COVID-19 rapid testing option for South…
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Gov. Henry McMaster gives SCDHEC authority to move forward with school testing program
November 26, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today signed Executive Order 2020-73, which gives the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) the authority to implement its school testing program. Governor McMaster and SCDHEC…
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Bank of America names Senior Resources as a Neighborhood Champion and awards $50,000 in grant support
November 25, 2020Bank of America has named Senior Resources a Neighborhood Champion, in recognition of our work to advance economic mobility in Columbia. This recognition includes $50,000 in grant funding and virtual…
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Gov. McMaster urges Dominion to withdraw rate increase request
November 24, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today requested Dominion Energy withdraw their request to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a 7.7% rate hike for its South Carolina customers. In a letter to the…
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InteliChart introduces patient schedule solution
November 24, 2020Customized Online Scheduling Added to the Healthy Outcomes® Patient Engagement Platform FORT MILL, SC – InteliChart, the leader in patient engagement technologies, is pleased to introduce Patient Schedule a new,…
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Hundreds of “love bags” destined for seniors
November 24, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Less than one day after delivering 80 Thanksgiving Week dinners to senior citizens across Columbia and the Midlands, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) Project…
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Gov. McMaster urges Dominion to withdraw rate increase request
November 24, 2020Many South Carolinians Struggling “To Keep Lights On” During Pandemic Governor Henry McMaster today requested Dominion Energy withdraw their request to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a 7.7% rate…
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The Beach Company announces four new hires
November 24, 2020Today, The Beach Company announced one new hire at its headquarters in Charleston, one hire at its new luxury development in Charleston, one new hire at its mixed-use development in…
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Skutchi Designs, Inc. expanding operations in Horry County
November 24, 2020More than $3.5 million investment will create 41 new jobs Skutchi Designs, Inc., a national contract office furniture company, today announced plans to expand operations in Horry County. The more…
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Community champions raise awareness to support locally owned businesses in Columbia
November 24, 2020In a season normally overflowing with an abundance of tree lightings, special shopping events, and holiday markets the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 continue to weigh heavily on our local small…
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South Carolina sees increased COVID-19 testing in advance of Thanksgiving; Masks and social distancing remain key in stopping disease spread
November 24, 2020As South Carolina continues to ramp up testing opportunities and capacity at locations across the state to meet holiday testing demand, state public health officials urge South Carolinians to remain…
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Church provides Thanksgiving dinners for 80 seniors
November 24, 2020Retired Richland County deputy sheriffs and others making deliveries By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Saint David’s Episcopal Church in Northeast Columbia provided 80 Thanksgiving dinners for seniors across Columbia and…
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NAI Columbia represented the seller in the $1.95 million sale of a 390-acre land tract in Ridgeway, South Carolina
November 23, 2020NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken, Tombo Milliken and Nelson Weston, III, represented the seller, Averyt Family Blythewood LP, in the $1.95 million sale of 390 acres of land located at the…
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Volunteers are needed to deliver hot meals to our Meals on Wheels clients in Richland County during the holiday season
November 23, 2020As we approach the busy holiday season, Senior Resources is in need of volunteers to deliver hot meals to our Meals on Wheels clients in Richland County. Meals on Wheels…
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Richland County Drop-off dites to close for Thanksgiving
November 23, 2020The County’s C&D Landfill, Lower Richland Drop-off Center and Clemson Road Drop-off Recycling Site will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. There will…
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Carver Maritime, LLC expanding operations in Charleston County
November 23, 2020More than $27.8 million investment will create 50 new jobs Carver Maritime, LLC, an industrial port known for its shipping and warehousing storage operations, today announced plans to expand its…
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Richland Library announces Thanksgiving schedule
November 23, 2020All Richland Library locations will close 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 25 and remain closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. Local residents will still be…
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School District Five announces virtual community events on redistricting
November 23, 2020Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold two virtual community events to answer questions on redistricting and get feedback from the community. The first event was held held Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5:30…
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School District Five names new director of finance
November 23, 2020Lexington-Richland School District Five has named a new director of finance for the district. Experienced, professional accountant Connie Frick was approved by the Board of Trustees on Nov. 16 to…
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Christopher Lawson appointed to The COMET Board of Directors
November 23, 2020The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces the appointment, by Richland County, of Christopher Lawson to its Board of Directors. Lawson is a First Lieutenant in the United…
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One SC Fund awards $426,600 for hurricane relief
November 22, 2020Grants bring total to more than $8.5 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Hurricane Response Committee has awarded $426,600 in grants to 11 organizations…
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Barnes Alford welcomes Creasie M. Parrott and Joshua G. Hill
November 20, 2020Barnes Alford announced that Creasie M. Parrott and Joshua G. Hill have joined the firm as associates. Ms. Parrott earned her B.A. in May 2015 from the University of South…
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Canceled: 11/20 Richland Library Flu Shot Clinic
November 19, 2020Due to unforeseen circumstances, Richland Library is canceling the flu shot clinic on Friday, November 20 at our St. Andrews location, which is in partnership with Walgreens. Customers can still…
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Apply to become Richland Library’s next entrepreneur-in-residence
November 19, 2020As Richland Library continues our work to identify growing needs among entrepreneurs and support small business in our community, we’re now accepting applications for our next entrepreneur-in-residence. The focus of…
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Christmas in Clinton to Include New Light Show – O’ Lighted Night by Multi-Emmy Award Winning Lighting Designer
November 19, 2020Christmas in Clinton is always something special and this year is no exception. Approved last year and purchased with funds from a grant, the City of Clinton will host “O’…
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Seibels appoints Jim Brophy Assistant Vice President of Pricing & Vendor Management
November 19, 2020Seibels announced the promotion of Jim Brophy to Assistant Vice President of Pricing & Vendor Management. Since joining Seibels in 2017, Mr. Brophy established the Pricing Department where he introduced…
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Art of Conversation: Mentally Stimulating Game Night – Nov 21
November 19, 2020Prime & Prim Studio of the Arts will be hosting a mind-stimulating game night on November 21, 2020, at the Landing Event Center. Festivities begin at 7:30 PM and conclude…
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Sylvan Learning Centers to hold Black Friday deals
November 19, 2020Sylvan Learning Centers in the Midlands are offering a different kind of Black Friday deal this year. Sylvan is offering multiple promotions such as deep discounts on tuition. However, they…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s GivingTuesday campaign brings comfort, joy, hope and love this holiday season
November 19, 2020Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s GivingTuesday campaign will bring comfort, joy, hope and love to Prisma Health—Midlands patients and families this holiday season. GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity, will take…
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Holiday Season at the State Farmers Market – Nov 29
November 19, 2020Shop for a Christmas tree, browse holiday décor, snap a photo in front of a holiday tractor and sleigh, and buy some seasonal Certified SC Grown produce as the South…
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First Reliance Bank expands financial leadership team
November 18, 2020First Reliance Bank has hired Robert Haile as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Elizabeth Bunn as Treasurer, and elevated Jeff Paolucci into the role of Chief Risk Officer (CRO). These changes begin the first phase of…
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Southern Visions Real Estate facilitates sale of 47 acres to Lexington County School District One
November 18, 2020Southern Visions Real Estate of Lexington, SC announced the recent closing of + / – 47 acres on Two Notch Road in Lexington. The land was purchased for $1,500,000.00 and…
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Palmetto Place designated National Safe Place for the Midlands during Homeless Youth Awareness Month
November 18, 2020Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services is raising awareness during November’s National Homeless Youth Awareness Month by launching their partnership with National Safe Place. National Safe Place is a community…
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WI Fidelis 4-star Morningstar rating continues
November 18, 2020Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 4-star Morningstar Rating™ among 447 Large-Cap Value products for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance as of September 30, 2020. Morningstar® is a…
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World Food Championships launches new qualifier with Lake Murray Country, SC
November 18, 2020The World Food Championships (WFC) just announced a new partnership with the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (RTB), South Carolina to host a Super Regional qualifying event…
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Quackenbush Architects receive 3 2020 AIA Columbia Design Awards
November 18, 2020Quackenbush Architects + Planners received three American Institute of Architects Columbia awards for its innovative work on the Center for Health and Well-Being at the University of South Carolina, a…
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First Palmetto named South Carolina’s Best Small Bank
November 18, 2020Newsweek magazine recently named First Palmetto Bank as South Carolina’s Best Small Bank (2021) in its inaugural ranking of America’s Best Banks. Small banks were defined as those with less…
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New Jersey government awards CompuCom a Class D electronic waste recycling permit
November 18, 2020FORT MILL, SC – CompuCom, a managed services provider and wholly owned subsidiary of The ODP Corporation announced that it has been awarded a Class D Permit (Universal Waste) for…
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COR unveils brand refresh to mark 15th anniversary
November 17, 2020Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) launches its new branding this week in celebration of the nonprofit organization’s 15th anniversary. COR’s current leadership shared the group’s new mission and vision statements and…
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Lewis Babcock Firm Supports Central SC Habitat for Humanity “Home for the Holidays” Fundraiser with Matching Donations
November 17, 2020Non-profit organizations in the Midlands have been greatly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. While many have continued to provide services, the pandemic has negatively affected the ability to fundraise during…
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NAI Columbia facilitates downtown Columbia office lease to Williams Mullen Law Firm
November 17, 2020NAI Columbia’s Peyton Bryant, CCIM, Ryan Causey, and Alex Johnson, represented the landlord, First Citizens Bank, in the lease of 6,181 square feet of office space located at 1230 Main…
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UofSC announces upcoming Apple authorized campus store
November 17, 2020The University of South Carolina announced a partnership with Apple Inc. to open an Apple Authorized Campus Store (AACS) in early 2021 in the heart of the Columbia. This store…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosts Food Drive for Harvest Hope
November 17, 2020Food insecurity has increased significantly in our community over the past few months during the pandemic. To help meet this growing need, AllSouth Federal Credit Union donated $5,000 to benefit…
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Cola Concerts presents Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires Live – Dec 12
November 17, 2020Saturday, December 12 8:00 PM Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires are the latest stars to join the Cola Concerts lineup. The country singer/songwriter duo will be performing at the Columbia…
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Holiday Lights on the River opens November 24 at Saluda Shoals Park
November 17, 2020The Midlands largest drive-through light show is a magical experience you won’t want to miss! Families and friends can fill up their cars for a festive ride through a wonderland…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Tyra McBride named to The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
November 17, 2020Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Tyra McBride has been selected for inclusion in The National Black Lawyers – “Top 40 Under 40” in South Carolina. The National Black Lawyers organization…
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New Spectrum store now open on Harden Street in Columbia
November 17, 2020Store Will Serve Customers While Adhering to Health and Safety Guidelines Charter Communications, Inc. announced today the opening of a new Spectrum Store in Columbia. The Spectrum store gives consumers…
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LS3P welcomes Emily Nelson
November 17, 2020LS3P welcomed Emily Nelson, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as an Assistant Construction Administrator. Nelson brings over three years of experience in engineering and construction, including time spent as…
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UPDATE: Richland Library announces new service hours following 11/16 expansion
November 16, 2020Richland Library announces an update to our hours of operation following the expansion of services inside several of our locations on Monday, November 16. Limited indoor computer use is now…
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Cook with Richland Library during next Evening Arts Program
November 16, 2020Richland Library is serving up a delicious meal for your next date night at home. Join us for Evening Arts: Chef David Grillo from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday, November…
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