Mission Lexington food policy changes
April 29, 2020
Mission Lexington wants to remind Lexington County residents that our food pantry is open 10am-1pm, Monday through Friday. We are relaxing normal policies for food distribution to the neighbors we…
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DHEC provides WIC participants access to increased food choices during COVID-19 pandemic
April 29, 2020
In response to demand for nutritious foods during the COVID-19 pandemic, DHEC is providing additional food items to South Carolina WIC participants. “Currently there is no disruption to the food…
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Junior League of Columbia supports area partners during COVID-19
April 29, 2020
The League provides masks, WiFi, meals and financial support to local nonprofits The Junior League of Columbia has redirected funds and launched a new initiative in order to support area…
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County office expects delays after temporary closure
April 28, 2020Residents should expect delays in services provided by Richland County’s Register of Deeds Office as employees work to process a backlog after the office closed for several days in response to a…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2020
April 28, 2020
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020. “As we find ourselves in the…
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Delays for curbside trash pickup continue; residents asked to exercise patience
April 28, 2020
As areas throughout Richland County experience continued delays in trash pickup, the Solid Waste & Recycling Division is tracking collection routes and coordinating efforts to ensure residents’ waste management needs…
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Presbyterian College moves summer classes online, plans for on-campus classes this fall
April 28, 2020
Presbyterian College will transition summer classes online and cancel summer camps, PC president Bob Staton announced in an email to the campus community on Monday, April 27. “Over the last…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina gas operations employees receive top safety award
April 28, 2020
As communities across the nation manage the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus, Dominion Energy has been focused like never before on meeting the needs of our customers safely…
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Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing is more essential than ever
April 28, 2020
In a time when nonessential businesses have been forced to close their doors, it would be hard to find any operation more essential than Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing. Right here in…
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NAI Columbia’s Dick Stanland negotiates a 5-year lease extension and subsequent sale, then announces retirement
April 28, 2020
Upon Closing, Stanland Announces Retirement after a Successful 24-Year Career with the Firm. NAI Columbia’s Dick Stanland, a Senior Broker, recently negotiated a five-year lease extension with the tenant and…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina and Junior Achievement of Upstate South Carolina announce plans to merge
April 28, 2020
Consolidation will maximize student impact, help both operations leverage relationships Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina and Greenville-based Junior Achievement of Upstate South Carolina have announced their intention to consolidate…
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Womble Bond Dickinson South Carolina COVID-19 forum to feature US Sen. Tim Scott, SC Commerce Sec. Bobby Hitt, MUSC President Dr. David Cole
April 28, 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted virtually every aspect of doing business in South Carolina and throughout America. On April 30, Womble Bond Dickinson is presenting a conversation with US Sen.…
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Put Empathy Into Action
April 28, 2020
Leighton Lord Board Chair, Nexsen Pruet Founder and Managing Director, NP Strategy, LLC Empathy is a key element of emotional intelligence – the connection between self and others. We’re…
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Councilwoman thanks church, community for COVID-19 response efforts
April 28, 2020“Neighbors Protecting Neighbors” to fight coronavirus outbreak in high-risk communities Councilwoman Yvonne McBride joined neighborhood associations, churches and residents in thanking Bishop Eric Freeman and The Meeting Place Church of…
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District names Todd C. Brown Carolina Springs Elementary principal
April 27, 2020
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Todd C. Brown to principal of Carolina Springs Elementary School, effective July 1, 2020. Brown replaces Greg…
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South Carolina Secretary of State’s Office Open for Business
April 27, 2020
By Mark Hammond, SC Secretary of State Just a couple months ago, our world changed as COVID-19 spread and social distancing became the norm. Schools, businesses, and even churches transitioned…
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Richland County committees to meet virtually
April 27, 2020
Three Richland County committees will hold virtual meetings Tuesday, April 28, with two of the committees convening at adjusted times. The Development and Services Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m., and the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares new state of emergency to continue state’s response to COVID-19
April 27, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-29, which declares a state of emergency throughout the state and allows for the state’s response to COVID-19 – and the ever-evolving challenges the…
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S.C. Arts Commission to provide arts emergency relief grants
April 27, 2020
Applications to be accepted April 29 through May 15, 2020 The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing emergency relief for South Carolina arts organizations and individual artists who can…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation distributes over $3 million in grants and scholarships during last quarter
April 27, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, and its donors announced more than $3 million in grants and scholarships were awarded during the third quarter of the…
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Barnes Alford attorneys recognized in 2020 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers”
April 27, 2020
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, and Matthew G. Gerrald are honored to have been…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary
April 27, 2020
It is times like these that we truly appreciate what is important… the relationships we have built and the opportunities we have been provided to do what we love for…
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Seven Robinson Gray attorneys again named Super Lawyers; while 5 named Rising Stars
April 27, 2020
Robinson Gray announced that seven of its attorneys have been named 2020 South Carolina Super Lawyers®, and five additional lawyers from the firm were selected as 2020 South Carolina “Rising…
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Dominion Energy recognized nationally for excellence in safety
April 27, 2020
As communities across the nation manage the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus, Dominion Energy has been focused like never before on meeting the needs of our customers safely…
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South Carolina Power Team announces addition of Caroline A. Warner as Director of Community Development
April 27, 2020
The South Carolina Power Team announces the addition of Caroline A. Warner as Director of Community Development. In her role, Caroline will help communities find creative solutions for their complex…
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Michael Baker named President and Chief Executive Officer for SAFE Federal Credit Union
April 27, 2020
Baker will succeed Darrell Merkel, who has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since March 2017. In December 2019, Merkel announced his plans to retire from SAFE during the…
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UofSC announces new Vice President for Communications
April 27, 2020
Larry Thomas, head of Texas external affairs for BP, was selected as the new vice president for communications at the University of South Carolina on Friday, April 24. Thomas comes…
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Hunt Real Estate Capital provides a $24.5M Freddie Mac Loan to finance a multifamily acquisition in Lexington
April 27, 2020Hunt Real Estate Capital announced that it has provided a $24.5 million Freddie Mac conventional multifamily loan to finance the acquisition of a multifamily property in Lexington, South Carolina. Lullwater at Saluda…
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Three Callison Tighe attorneys included in 2020 Super Lawyers
April 27, 2020
Michael W. Tighe, Demetri “Jim” Koutrakos and Wm. Bert Brannon are included in the latest edition of Super Lawyers, a national directory of attorneys. Tighe, one of the firm’s founders,…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina’s industrial sector is essential during COVID-19
April 27, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways Many industrial businesses remain open in order to manufacture and deliver necessities throughout the nation during the…
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Support learning at home with Richland Library’s online resources
April 27, 2020
With schools remaining closed across South Carolina and students finishing the academic year virtually, Richland Library is offering resources to support learning from home. Here’s a quick refresher of some…
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Super Lawyers recognizes two Morton & Gettys attorneys in 2020
April 27, 2020
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Super Lawyers has recognized two attorneys with the Rock Hill firm of Morton & Gettys for 2020. Bev Carroll has been named a Super Lawyer in…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel partners included in new Super Lawyers edition
April 27, 2020M. Malissa Burnette and Janet E. Rhodes, employment lawyers and partners at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, are listed in the just-released 2020 edition of “Super Lawyers.” This marks the 13th consecutive…
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Lander nurses, alumni ‘run toward the storm’ of COVID-19
April 27, 2020
As adults and children stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19, many others are working day and night to take care of those infected by the deadly virus or…
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Domtar Provides Update on Capacity Reduction Plan to Address Ongoing COVID-19 Business Conditions
April 27, 2020
Company to temporarily idle Hawesville, Kentucky mill FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation provided an update to its previously announced capacity reduction plan, which is designed to temporarily right-size production…
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IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade speaks about COVID-19 and cyber security
April 26, 2020
IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade recently discussed the impact of COVID-19 on cyber security on NPR’s South Carolina Business Review with Mike Switzer. With the pandemic forcing more companies and their…
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Former political consultant LaJoia Broughton joins Adams and Reese in Columbia
April 25, 2020
Adams and Reese is pleased to announce LaJoia Broughton has joined the firm’s Government Relations practice and Columbia office as a Government Affairs Advisor. Broughton’s years of experience with advocacy…
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Senior Resources expands Emergency Senior Nutrition Program
April 25, 2020
Senior Resources has partnered with agencies in three additional counties to provide over 120,000 meals to senior citizens in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a coordinated effort with…
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Clemson board approves tuition freeze for 2020-21 academic year
April 24, 2020
Clemson University’s Board of Trustees approved on Thursday the University’s plan for a tuition and mandatory fee freeze for the 2020-21 academic year for all in-state and out-of-state students. Housing…
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Alia Bostaji of Colliers International earns Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics
April 24, 2020
Alia Bostaji, a Brokerage Associate with Colliers International | South Carolina, has earned the Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA), a globally recognized professional credential from the American Hotel and…
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ABOVE THE BEST
April 24, 2020
Sheriff’s Department’s aviation unit supports central S.C. law-enforcement operations By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Pilot Javier Figueroa and Capt. Rafael Gonzales are…
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Deputy retires, celebrates 90th birthday on same day
April 24, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Forty-plus Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) patrol vehicles, including two RCSD motorcycles, assembled at Cardinal Newman High School in northeast Columbia before converging on the…
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Frampton Construction underway on distribution center in Berkeley County
April 23, 2020
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has gone vertical on the construction of a 190,000-square-foot industrial building in…
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Enviva Forest Conservation Fund awards 2020 grants
April 23, 2020
New projects continue mission to restore and conserve sensitive forest ecosystems and wetlands GREENVILLE, SC & BETHESDA, MD – The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) announced the recipients of…
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Quick-Start Day announced & residents reminded about savings
April 23, 2020
With so much in flux right now in higher education, Midlands Technical College (MTC) is offering personal assistance to those planning to start college this summer or fall. MTC is…
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First-of-its-kind South Carolina expedition planned for July
April 23, 2020
By Alex Junes-Ward COLUMBIA, S.C. – Pandemic shutdown aside, Tom Mullikin remains hopeful and is working: In fact, he’s busy planning and conditioning himself for his next big expedition, this…
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Moving needed supplies with ease, cargo remains strong at CAE
April 23, 2020Nephron, CAE, UPS, Join Efforts During COVID-19 During this unprecedented pandemic, commercial air travel world-wide has significantly declined. Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s (CAE hereafter) cargo shipments, however, have seen a steady…
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Tindall Corporation expanding operations in Spartanburg County
April 22, 2020
More than $27.9 Million Investment Will Create 20 New Jobs Tindall Corporation, a leading provider of precast, prestressed architectural and structural systems, today announced plans to expand operations in Spartanburg…
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United Community Bank resumes accepting applications for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP)
April 22, 2020
In anticipation of additional funding for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act, United Community Bank will resume accepting applications for small businesses interested in participating in the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman: Public K-12 schools to remain closed for remainder of the year
April 22, 2020Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman: Public K-12 Schools to Remain Closed for Remainder of the Year
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