Dr. Christensen joins Providence Health after distinguished military career
July 7, 2020
Providence Health announced the addition of Bryan L. Christensen, MD, FAAOC to the Providence Orthopedics practice. Dr. Christensen provides a full range of orthopedic services and care, specializing in joint…
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Richland Library to showcase International Classical Guitarist in online performance – July 10
July 7, 2020
In partnership with the Southern Guitar Festival and Competition 2020, join Richland Library for Evening Arts: International Classical Guitarist Raphaël Feuillâtre from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday, July 10 on…
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New Nephron-Methapharm collaboration improves health outcomes for respiratory patients
July 7, 2020
Partnership Reduces Barriers to Testing, Provides Top Quality to Customers Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest-growing pharmaceuticals companies in the country, announced a new collaboration with Methapharm. As a…
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Colonial Life, Unum create fund to advance racial equality
July 7, 2020
Employee benefits provider Colonial Life, along with parent Unum, will use a new Social Justice Fund to create stronger, more equitable communities. The fund will support organizations working to end…
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South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ TransformSC network welcomes McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
July 7, 2020
TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), announced McKissick Academy of Science and Technology as the newest member of the TransformSC network. TransformSC, an initiative…
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SCDOR reminder: Income Tax due date is July 15
July 7, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds taxpayers the updated Income Tax due date is July 15, 2020. The SCDOR aligned with the IRS in March and extended the…
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South Carolina ETV to launch ‘Palmetto Perspectives’ series with multi-platform racial injustice program July 8
July 7, 2020Viewers encouraged to participate through live stream on social media South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that it will be launching a new, community engagement-focused series with a one-hour discussion…
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Adrianne Beasley named Director of Strategy & Communications for SC Council on Competitiveness
July 7, 2020
Beasley to Help Guide Work in All Council Industry Clusters Adrianne Beasley, former director of SC Aerospace, was named the Director of Strategy & Communications for the South Carolina Council…
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University of South Carolina’s Dr. Iarossi elected to SC Launch Inc. Board of Directors
July 7, 2020
Dr. Juliana Iarossi, Clinical Assistant Professor with the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, was recently elected to the SC Launch, Inc. Board of Directors.…
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IT-oLogy announces new strategy and services
July 6, 2020
The global pandemic has reinforced and refueled the urgency of IT-oLogy’s mission to promote, teach and grow a diverse IT workforce in South Carolina. The nonprofit, currently located at 1301…
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Jackson Creek teacher wins Educator of Color Leadership Award
July 6, 2020
Growing up in Andrews, SC, Valente’ Gibson always wanted to be a teacher. He did well in school and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with…
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SCHB Self Insurers Fund announces Weston R. Griffeth as Administrator
July 6, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC – SCHB Self Insurers Fund (SCHBSIF), a provider of stable, cost-effective workers’ compensation coverage for the construction industry, announced that Weston R. Griffeth has been named Administrator. Herb…
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InteliChart partnership with PointClickCare brings family portal to senior care industry
July 6, 2020
FORT MILL, SC -InteliChart, a leader in patient-engagement technology, announced a partnership with PointClickCare, the leading cloud-based software vendor for the senior care industry. Senior care providers can now offer…
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Giving blood called ‘essential service’
July 6, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic curtailed blood drives across the Midlands, but the need for lifesaving donations remains critical, according to Kristen Boyle, a donor recruitment representative for the American Red Cross.…
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SCHB Self Insurers Fund announces Weston R. Griffeth as Administrator
July 2, 2020
SCHB Self Insurers Fund (SCHBSIF), a provider of stable, cost-effective workers’ compensation coverage for the construction industry, announced that Weston R. Griffeth has been named Administrator. Herb Witter, SCHBSIF’s Chairman…
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Richland Library dedicates phone line for storytelling
July 2, 2020
With a goal to support learning, creating and sharing over the summer, Richland Library has a new option for families to add to their reading repertoire. We are offering stories…
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Fried Green Tomatoes
July 2, 2020
By Tom Poland My back-road explorations take me to little eateries tucked neatly in the middle of nowhere, whistle-stop places. Country folks run these deep-fried, lonely roadside stops so…
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SCHB Self Insurers Fund announces Weston R. Griffeth as Administrator
July 2, 2020
SCHB Self Insurers Fund (SCHBSIF), a provider of stable, cost-effective workers’ compensation coverage for the construction industry, today announced that Weston R. Griffeth has been named Administrator. Herb Witter, SCHBSIF’s…
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How to Complete the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Webinar – July 8
July 2, 2020
NEW WEBINAR: HOW TO COMPLETE THE PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS APPLICATION Wednesday, July 8th @1pm EST Sign up here – https://www.ergpayroll.com/how-to-complete-the-ppp-loan-forgiveness-application/ During this webinar, we will cover the most recent updates…
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Five SC students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 2, 2020SCHB Self Insurers Fund announced the recipients of their 2020-2021 Scholarship Program. Two high school graduates and three current college students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. An independent panel…
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VC3 completes second acquisition in 12 months with purchase of Sophicity, IT product and services provider to local governments
July 2, 2020
VC3, a market-leading managed information technology (IT) service provider, announced today the acquisition of Sophicity, an IT products and services provider to local governments. The addition of this established firm…
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‘Play Safe, Stay Safe’ with fireworks around July Fourth
July 2, 2020
Richland County Fire Enforcement reminds residents the best way to enjoy fireworks this Fourth of July holiday weekend is to do so safely. Because of restrictions in response to COVID-19,…
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Partnership brings $1 million loan relief program to aid businesses during COVID-19
July 2, 2020
A partnership between First Reliance Bank and The Town of Lexington has led to the creation of a $1 million dollar loan program to aid in-town businesses impacted during the…
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Mary Winter Teaster brings RE/MAX Southern Collection to West Columbia’s historic Clark Building on State Street
July 2, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented the landlord in the lease of a ±2,400-square-foot office suite at The Clark Building,130 State Street, in West Columbia to RE/MAX…
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International manufacturer breaks ground in Richland County
July 1, 2020Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA, a specialty chemical manufacturer of raw materials, broke ground Tuesday on its new facility in Southeast Richland. The groundbreaking marked the start of construction on…
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Seeing beyond the chair requires a clear vision
July 1, 2020
By Demetra Moore When will the cosmetology industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic? That’s the question on the minds of barbers, hair stylists, nail technicians and estheticians as states implement…
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Rotarian of the Year announced
July 1, 2020
Capital Rotary saluted its latest Rotarian of the Year on July 1 in a biweekly Zoom meeting. session. Earning the title for the second time was Neda Beal (at left…
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Capital Club begins new Rotary year
July 1, 2020
Columbia’s Capital Rotary began its 2020-2021 year July 1 by inducting a new president and announcing Paul Harris Fellow honors in a biweekly Zoom session. Capital’s new president is Ben…
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Bluestein Attorneys celebrates its 20th anniversary in practice
July 1, 2020
Bluestein Attorneys is celebrating a milestone – 20 years of representation of injured and disabled South Carolinians. “I can’t believe it’s been 20 years,” said Founding Partner Margaret Miles “Marti”…
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Burnette among 11 Women Vision honorees
July 1, 2020
Burnette Shutt & McDaniel co-founder M. Malissa Burnette is among the honorees for this year’s South Carolina ETV Women Vision SC awards. The 11 pioneers represent a range of professions,…
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NAI Columbia announces the following transactions
July 1, 2020
NAI Columbia’s Thomas Wyatt and Jeff Hein, SIOR, represented the landlord, 5T, LLC, in the lease of 2,200 square feet of office space located at 425 Summit Terrace Court, Suite…
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NAI Columbia grows its brokerage team with the addition of Nelson Weston, III
July 1, 2020
Weston to work with the team of Tom and Tombo Milliken. NAI Columbia announced the addition of Nelson Weston, III to the Columbia brokerage team. Nelson joins NAI Columbia as…
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County Drop-Off sites closing for holiday; essential services continue
July 1, 2020
Richland County’s C&D Landfill, Lower Richland Drop-off Center and Clemson Road Drop-off Recycling Site will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Trash…
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Ariail wins 70th annual Green Eyeshade Award for editorial cartooning
July 1, 2020
Veteran SC editorial cartoonist, Robert Ariail, has won the 70th annual Green Eyeshade Award for editorial cartooning. The awards, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, recognize the best in…
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Home Works selected by Central Carolina Community Foundation as Immediate Response Partner
July 1, 2020
Home Works has been named one of the Immediate Response Partner organizations by the Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF). This effort, a partnership between SC Grantmakers Network, Together SC, and…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of S.C. President named Columbia College Board Chair
July 1, 2020
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) announced that SCFSC President, Tom Keith, has been named Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Columbia College. “Tom has an excellent…
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Lott appointed to executive board of national sheriff’s organization
July 1, 2020By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was elected earlier this month to serve on the executive board of the Alexandria, VA-based Major County Sheriffs of America…
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The COMET, City of Columbia and local artists promote 2020 Census participation
July 1, 2020
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has partnered with the City of Columbia’s Complete Count Census Committee to help spread the word about the importance of completing the…
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AmbioPharm Inc. expands peptide production helping fight against Covid-19
July 1, 2020
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – AmbioPharm Inc. a leading supplier of peptide active pharmaceutical ingredients has recently opened its new manufacturing and quality control facilities at its headquarters in South Carolina.…
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Hempgrid launches with full project pipeline: Alliance creating, strengthening hemp supply chain
July 1, 2020
With industrial hemp now legal to grow and process in 46 states, and 33 states with legal medical marijuana programs, the domestic marketplace confronts one vexing challenge: a broken (or…
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Local economic development community unites to grow region’s economy
July 1, 2020
Effort to focus on knowledge-based industries In preparation for an anticipated economic rebound once the effects of the COVID-19 health crisis subside, the Richland County Economic Development Office (RCEDO) has…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes acquisition of Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc. and its wholly owned bank subsidiary, Seaside National Bank & Trust
July 1, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger, effective July 1, 2020, with Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc. Also, effective July 1, 2020, Three Shores’ bank subsidiary, Seaside National Bank &…
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Columbia Fireflies lose 2020 baseball season
July 1, 2020
Fireflies 5th season delayed until 2021 as MLB devides to not provide players for MiLB teams Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announced that there would not be a 2020 season. This…
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Concrete Progress: Temporary delays expected on Clemson Road
July 1, 2020Drivers who use Clemson Road in Northeast Richland should expect delays over the next two weeks because of road construction. Crews contracted by Richland County are paving newly created outer…
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Nephron donates to Communities In Schools of the Midlands COVID-19 emergency fund
July 1, 2020Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest-growing pharmaceuticals companies in the nation, has donated $5,000 to the COVID-19 emergency fund established by Communities In Schools of the Midlands. Since schools…
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Colliers Report: What will be the impact to the Columbia office market from COVID-19?
June 30, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 COLUMBIA | OFFICE Key Takeaways Despite negative absorption during the COVID-19 quarantine period, Columbia office vacancy rate still remains low at 9.24%. When pandemic restrictions…
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DHEC recommends residents stay safer at home for Fourth of July
June 30, 2020
More and more individuals who test positive participated in group gatherings As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) recommends residents make…
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DPX Technologies supports higher education and research with grant program
June 30, 2020
DPX Technologies, a manufacturer of laboratory consumable products for sample preparation, has awarded over $400,000 to researchers over the last several years. This amount is a combination of product donated…
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Refresco expanding operations in Greenville County
June 30, 2020
Investment to create 40 new jobs Refresco, a leading independent bottler for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The…
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What to Consider in a Buy-Sell Agreement
June 30, 2020
By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® If your business has more than one owner, having a buy-sell agreement in place is vital. A buy-sell agreement is used to determine in advance…
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