Gov. Henry McMaster takes additional action to slow virus spread
July 29, 2020
Additional Restrictions on Restaurants, Government Buildings, Limits Crowd Sizes, Calls on Local Governments to Pass Ordinances Gov. Henry McMaster announced that all previously recommended guidelines for restaurants and other establishments…
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One of The Citadel’s most in-demand programs gains a new leader
July 29, 2020
Intelligence and Security Studies now headed by Dr. Larry Valero Protecting America is a relentless pursuit, requiring continually expanding teams of highly trained intelligence and security professionals. For example, the…
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First Reliance Bank named Best Places to Work in South Carolina for fifteenth consecutive year
July 29, 2020
First Reliance Bank was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. The fifteenth annual program was created by SC Biz News in partnership with…
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All Clear Plumbing celebrates anniversary of program with a graduation
July 29, 2020
All Clear Plumbing celebrated the fifth anniversary of its innovative apprenticeship program with a graduation on Wednesday. Ken Dodd, Kevin Baesman, and Paul Smith are the most recent group of…
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$4.1 million to support S.C.’s arts, cultural work in FY21
July 29, 2020
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing grants totaling $4.1 million awarded in at least 41 South Carolina counties to support arts and culture work in the new fiscal year.…
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Conservation project aims to ‘BEE-friend Local Pollinators’
July 29, 2020A federal grant worth nearly $30,000 will help an area in Southeast Richland bloom into a teaching initiative for pollinator conservation, and residents can learn lessons from the garden through…
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U.S. Department of Commerce invests $14.3M in CARES Act Funding to capitalize Revolving Loan Funds to help small businesses across South Carolina respond to coronavirus
July 29, 2020Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $14.3 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to capitalize and administer Revolving…
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South Carolina announced as receipient of $15 million Rethink K-12 Education Models Grant from U.S. Department of Education
July 29, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) were notified that South Carolina is a receipient of $15,049,608 in funding for the Rethink K-12…
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First-ever, free Drive-Through S.C. State Fair to be held Oct. 20-21, 2020
July 29, 2020
In an effort to give back to the community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit South Carolina State Fair will host its first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair…
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Conservation project aims to ‘BEE-friend Local Pollinators’
July 29, 2020
A federal grant worth nearly $30,000 will help an area in Southeast Richland bloom into a teaching initiative for pollinator conservation, and residents can learn lessons from the garden through…
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Lewis Babcock attorney, David Paavola, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
July 29, 2020
The law firm of Lewis Babcock L.L.P. announced that David Paavola has received the AV Preeminent rating from the Martindale-Hubbell legal rating service. The Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® rating is…
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Sam Wellborn becomes vice chair of SC Bar’s Diversity Committee
July 29, 2020
Sam Wellborn, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named vice chair of the Diversity Committee of the South Carolina Bar. He will serve in the role for…
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Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies awards $15,000.00 charitable contribution to support MIRCI
July 29, 2020
Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. was awarded $15,000.00 from Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies to support Outreach, Housing, and Behavioral Healthcare for homeless individuals living with mental illness throughout Richland and Lexington…
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Back-to-School Survey: Two-thirds of teens concerned about attending school in-person this fall
July 29, 2020
Research by Junior Achievement Also Shows Teens’ Top Concerns for the Future A new survey from Junior Achievement (JA) by research firm ENGINE Insights shows that two-thirds of teens (66%)…
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Nestlé Waters North America expands use of 100% recycled plastic (rPET) in three additional brands
July 28, 2020
All Nestlé Waters North America U.S. domestic packaging continues to be 100% recyclable Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) announced that three more of its U.S. domestic still water brands have…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves six reopening plans, institutes mask requirement on buses
July 28, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of six school district reopening plans submitted to the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and instituted a face mask requirement…
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County of Lexington Land Development Division releases Floodplain Management progress report
July 28, 2020
The County of Lexington’s Land Development Division has released the 2020 Floodplain Management Plan report outlining the progress made in mitigating the potential flooding hazards throughout the County. The report…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2020
July 28, 2020
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2020. “In this current environment,…
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Mashburn Construction grows corporate marketing team
July 28, 2020
Mashburn Construction announced growth and promotion within the company’s corporate marketing department. Lee Mashburn, President of Mashburn Construction says, “Despite these very difficult times, we continue to invest in our employees. …
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SC Ports serves Michelin’s largest distribution center
July 28, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority is proud to further its longtime partnership with Michelin North America, Inc. by moving cargo for the tiremaker’s largest distribution center. Michelin, which has its North American…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2020-2021 at annual meeting
July 28, 2020Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Virtual Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Cornelius Huff of the City of Inman…
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Municipal Elected Officials Institute announces 2020 Honor Roll
July 28, 2020Fourteen cities and towns across the state have been recognized as honorees on the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government’s Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes annually the city councils…
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Monti, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
July 28, 2020
$3.8 million investment will add second facility in Greenwood Monti, Inc., a leading industrial manufacturer, fabricator, powder coater, and specialized processor of electrical distribution components, announced plans to expand its…
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Urgent need for volunteers this week at Harvest Hope Food Bank
July 28, 2020The following shifts available for the remainder of this week: Tuesday, July 28 Senior box packing, 9 am – 11 am, 6 spots open Senior box packing, 11 am –…
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Colliers Report: Columbia industrial market outperforms expectations amid pandemic
July 28, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 COLUMBIA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The Columbia industrial market outperformed expectations with a total absorption of 479,072 square feet during the second quarter of 2020.…
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NAI Columbia facilitates $730,000 sale of 417 acres of timberland and recreational land near Lugoff, South Carolina
July 28, 2020
NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken, Tombo Milliken and Nelson Weston represented the seller, Huttoland, LLC, in the $730,000 sale of approximately 417 acres located on Screaming Eagle Road Extension near Lugoff,…
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Congaree Vista Guild announces new Board of Directors
July 28, 2020
Vista Guild Holds Historic Membership Vote The Congaree Vista Guild has welcomed a new board of directors who will serve the organization for a three-year term. Over the last year…
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Cason Development Group plans mixed-use along Forest Drive
July 28, 2020
Cason Development Group is planning a mixed-used commercial and residential project for the corner of Forest and Brentwood drives in the City of Forest Acres. The project includes two commercial…
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Rodney Craps promoted to operations coordinator
July 28, 2020
During the July 21, 2020 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Rodney D. Craps to operations coordinator. Rodney comes to Central Services…
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Wi-Fi hotspots are coming to Columbia Housing resident communities
July 28, 2020
Concerns continue to rise about the absence of high-speed Internet or broadband access in underserved areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. To provide this essential service in our community and help…
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D’Alberto & Graham opening West Columbia building
July 28, 2020
D’Alberto & Graham Attorneys & Advisors, concentrating on business law and commercial transactions, will open its new office building Monday, Aug 3, at 508 Meeting St. in West Columbia. “Our…
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Palmetto Priority is proving successful in boosting diners’ confidence
July 27, 2020
Palmetto Priority, a program launched by Governor Henry McMaster on July 1, is exceeding expectations. According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, there were 206,300 hotel, restaurant…
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NAI Columbia brokers two leases at the Village at Sandhills despite COVID-19 Pandemic
July 27, 2020
NAI Columbia’s Patrick Palmer, CCIM and Bobby Balboni represented the landlord, Sandhill Center, in the lease of two retail suites consisting of approximately 6,050 square feet located in the prominent…
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Lee Bussell, Jr. joins Wilson Kibler as Senior Brokerage Associate
July 27, 2020
Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate company headquartered in Columbia since 1987, announced today Lee Bussell, Jr. has joined the firm’s Columbia office as a senior brokerage associate. Bussell…
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VentureSouth leads investment in Altis Biosystems
July 27, 2020
VentureSouth announced that it has led the oversubscribed $3.1 million Series Seed investment round for Altis Biosystems, a Chapel Hill, NC-based biotechnology company. Altis Biosystems makes drug discovery faster, cheaper,…
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Colonial Life CEO to help lead American Heart Association Tim Arnold, to serve on regional board of directors
July 27, 2020
Tim Arnold, President and Chief Executive Officer of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance, was elected to the American Heart Association Southeast Board of Directors. Arnold will serve on the board…
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Rural arts and culture initiative expands to 15 counties
July 27, 2020
Addressing local issues with S.C. Arts Commission program Across South Carolina, an initiative called The Art of Community: Rural SC has taken root, creating new networks, community engagement, partnerships and…
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Richland Library secures grant funding for entrepreneurial launch pad
July 27, 2020
Richland Library announces we are the recipient of $140,000 in funding from the American Library Association (ALA) to build capacity and expand our programming to small businesses and entrepreneurs from…
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Richland Library Advances Let’s Talk Race Discussion in Community – July 29
July 27, 2020
Richland Library is continuing to host courageous conversations that peacefully and intentionally address the topic of racism. Join us for another virtual Let’s Talk Race discussion from 6:30 – 8:30…
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SCRA announces July funded and accepted companies
July 23, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of two new Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, and one Client Company receiving an Acceleration Grant. SC Launch…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on U.S. Court of Appeals Electoral College Ruling
July 23, 2020Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement regarding this week’s decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirming the constitutionality of South Carolina’s method of appointing presidential electors to…
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University of South Carolina recognizes District field services instructor
July 23, 2020
Richland Two Family Intervention Services Counselor Thomas Smith has been named the 2019-2020 BSW Field Instructor of the Year by the University of South Carolina (UofSC) College of Social Work.…
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“Operation Southern Shield” focuses on drivers speed
July 23, 2020
Chief Terrence Green would like the greater Town of Lexington community to know that the Lexington Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit, along with law enforcement agencies throughout South Carolina, are…
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UofSC charts course to increase diversity, expand research and teaching prowess
July 23, 2020
University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen unveiled a comprehensive new plan Thursday to firmly establish the school as one of the nation’s preeminent flagship institutions, serving the residents of…
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Kopis named as one of the Best Places to work in South Carolina
July 23, 2020
Leading software developer Kopis has earned a spot on the 2020 list of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This annual program was created by SC Biz News…
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Countybank approves more than $61 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans
July 23, 2020
Countybank has taken a significant leadership role in helping Upstate businesses deal with the financial implications of the COVID-19 crisis by approving more than $61 million in Paycheck Protection Program…
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UofSC and Navatek’s $9.2M contract with the Navy spurring new jobs in Columbia
July 23, 2020
The University of South Carolina and Navatek LLC have been awarded a $9.2 million contract by the U.S. Office of Naval Research for the research of power and energy systems…
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Why Stakeholder Engagement Matters
July 22, 2020
By Jean Cecil Frick NP Strategy I’ve long been a fan of the insights of author Seth Godin. Last week, one of his blog posts spoke to me: I…
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City of Columbia receives 2020 Municipal Achievement Award
July 22, 2020The City of Columbia has received a 2020 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC). MASC Achievement Awards honor innovation and excellence in local government projects and…
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Lander alumnus examines critical role of EMS in nation’s lifeline
July 22, 2020
An article in the July issue of the “Domestic Preparedness Journal,” written by Lander alumnus Ron Cain, addresses the role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the nation’s Healthcare and…
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