Nexsen Pruet deepens health care roots in the Carolinas
April 22, 2020
Addition of new lawyers is indicative of six-decade commitment to serving providers Attorneys Darra James Coleman and Alice Harris have joined the Nexsen Pruet law firm in Columbia. Coleman is…
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Novolex repurposes to manufacture medical protective equipment
April 22, 2020
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – As healthcare professionals and first responders have come under increasing strain due to the COVID-19 crisis, Novolex has retooled its manufacturing capabilities and repurposed its supply chains…
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Mumford Industries Inc. pivots to fill the gap in protective coverings with upcycled plastic emergency ponchos
April 22, 2020
Responding with urgency to the national Covid-19 pandemic, Greenwood County based post industrial plastics recycler and reprocessor, Mumford Industries Inc., have pivoted their recycling and reprocessing operation at their Ninety…
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Local CBD company becomes hand sanitizer supplier
April 22, 2020
Founders of Redeem Therapeutics observed the shortage of hand sanitizer and quickly turned a portion of their CBD business into a hand sanitizer manufacturer. Redeem Therapeutics, a retail and wholesale CBD company…
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Scientific Games scores new six-year contract from South Carolina Education Lottery
April 22, 2020Company’s Products and Services Continue to Maximize Profits for State Education Programs Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) (“Scientific Games” or the “Company”) won a new, six-year contract from the South Carolina Education…
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Colliers International’s Philip Vann, CCIM and Tommy Johnson collaborate to bring Highfill Infrastructure Engineering to the Meridian in Downtown Columbia
April 22, 2020
Colliers’ brokerage associates represented both the landlord and tenant for the new lease at the Meridian office tower Colliers International’s Philip Vann, CCIM represented the tenant, Highfill Infrastructure Engineering, P.C.,…
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Help local nonprofits overcome the impact of COVID-19 on Midlands Gives Day, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
April 22, 2020
On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, the region will come together virtually through Midlands Gives to raise critically needed funds for local nonprofits. The dollars raised will allow the region’s nonprofits…
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Thomas L. Rhodes, III appointed Chairman of the Salvation Army of the Midlands’ Advisory Board
April 22, 2020
The Salvation Army of the Midlands has appointed Thomas L. Rhodes, III as Chairman of the Advisory Board. Thomas was installed as an Advisory Board Member in 2014 and served…
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Richland Library features local artists in online jazz performance – April 24
April 21, 2020
TGIF! Richland Library is turning up the dial with a night of cool jazz. Please join us for Evening Arts: Jazz and Poetry with Eboni Ramm and Friends from 7…
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Lander’s COVID-19 Crisis Fund assists students in need
April 21, 2020
Lander COVID-19 Crisis Fund Assists Students in Need GREENWOOD, SC – Adapting to remote learning wasn’t the only challenge that Lander University students faced when classes moved online in the…
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NHE begins leasing on newly completed affordable housing apartment community in Upstate
April 21, 2020
Property management group adds new 24-unit Linden Square apartment home development in Gaffney to portfolio GREENVILLE – COLUMBIA – CHARLESTON, SC – April 21, 2020 – Noted South Carolina-based property…
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McMaster names Kennedy to COVID-19 recovery team
April 21, 2020
Nephron CEO Ready to Get South Carolina Moving Again Governor Henry McMaster announced Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO and owner Lou Kennedy as a member of the state’s coordinated COVID-19 advisory…
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Opportunities in Our Own Backyard
April 21, 2020
By Jim White, Ph.D. As the COVID-19 crisis sweeps the country, people living in thousands of impoverished American communities are likely feeling even more anxious than ever. Distressed communities may…
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Adams Products expanding operations in Cherokee County
April 21, 2020
More Than $12.5 Million Investment Creating 31 New Jobs Adams Products, a subsidiary of Oldcastle APG, announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The more than $12.5 million investment…
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SCRA announces six new client companies
April 21, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies are provided mentoring and grants and may be eligible for investments from…
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Richland County helps procure 40,000 meals for seniors
April 20, 2020
Senior citizens in Richland County will get a needed boost amid the COVID-19 outbreak, with the County covering costs of providing more than 40,000 meals. At its March 31 meeting,…
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UofSC’s Executive Education launching COVID-19 speaker series – April 27
April 20, 2020
The Moore School’s Executive Education department is leading a South Carolina Public Radio and Zoom video series, “Managerial Insights: Supporting Businesses During an Uncertain Time,” to provide advice for the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster creates accelerateSC, a coordinated economic revitalization plan
April 20, 2020Governor Also Opens Public Beach Access, Limited Retail Businesses Recognizing the impact of COVID-19’s impact to South Carolina’s economy, Governor Henry McMaster today announced the creation of accelerateSC, a coordinated…
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Maintaining Good Financial Habits in a Time of COVID-19
April 20, 2020
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis It’s no secret that money has a significant influence on our lives. While this is frequently made obvious in our daily routines, nothing underscores…
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Colliers Report: Construction slows amid COVID-19 outbreak
April 20, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2020 COLUMBIA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways Several industrial businesses remain open in order to manufacture and deliver necessities throughout the nation during the Coronavirus pandemic. Due…
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Intramed Plus helps limit patients exposure to COVID-19 by keeping them home and out of hospitals during pandemic
April 20, 2020
Keeping patients home right now, either by collaborating with healthcare systems and physicians to get patients discharged more quickly or preventing their admission in the first place, is allowing hospitals…
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Farm to Senior produce offering this week at Senior Resources’ Emergency Senior Nutrition Program and the Distribution Schedule for the upcoming week
April 20, 2020
Thanks to a generous donation from Vertical Roots, all senior citizens in Richland County, will receive a head of fresh lettuce this week when they pick up their 5 free…
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New SCRA business and science advisory boards formed
April 20, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces the formation of three Business and Science Advisory Boards (BSABs). The purpose of the BSABs is to advise SCRA’s Board of Trustees when requested…
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Midlands Technical College summer semester to be delivered via alternative instruction
April 19, 2020
Alternative instruction will continue at MTC through the summer semester as part of the college’s response to the coronavirus national health emergency. Most on-ground courses will transition to being delivered…
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Midlands Technical College welcoming high school seniors with open arms
April 19, 2020
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has paved a path that provides an accessible and convenient way to becoming an MTC student for the upcoming summer and fall semesters. Graduating high school…
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Doctors Care urgent care offers COVID-19 testing
April 17, 2020Doctors Care urgent care, based in Columbia, S.C., has completed its third week of successfully screening patients for COVID-19, and has expanded its program to begin testing first responders and…
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Bank of America donates $50,000 to Senior Resources’ Emergency Senior Nutrition Program
April 17, 2020
Bank of America donated $50,000 to Senior Resources’ COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund which supports our emergency response to senior citizens through our Emergency Senior Nutrition Program. In the wake of…
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Navy Seawolf pilot talks about Vietnam campaigns during next Lunch and Learn – April 24
April 17, 2020
Through four tours of Vietnam and 469 combat missions, Al Billings’ superior officers often were torn between taking his wings and giving him a medal. Billings, a pilot in the…
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United Community Bank reserves $960 million for small business customers
April 17, 2020
United Community Bank announced it has successfully processed 6,918 applications through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act, reserving more than $960 million for small business applicants. As…
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LS3P joins 1+ organization for pro bono design
April 17, 2020
LS3P announce that the firm has joined 1+, a network of designers dedicating a minimum of 1% of working hours to pro bono work. 1+, an initiative of the nonprofit…
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New application deadline for 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship
April 17, 2020
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation announces an extension to apply for the 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship. The new deadline is Wednesday, July 1. A printable form is available…
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ROI Commercial announces commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze
April 17, 2020
ROI Commercial is pleased to announce the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze: Represented the tenant, Palmetto Specialty Transfer, in the leasing of…
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DHEC welcomes Joan Duwve as new Director of Public Health
April 17, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) welcomed Joan Duwve, M.D., MPH, as the agency’s new Director of Public Health. “Joan brings a wealth of knowledge and…
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Hobcaw Barony brings life sciences classes online
April 16, 2020
On Monday, April 20, Hobcaw Barony will launch its new online learning portal, providing free resources for homeschool students and for teachers creating distance-learning curriculum that meets South Carolina state…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation 2020 tournament is cancelled
April 16, 2020
The PGA TOUR announced today additional modifications to the 2019-20 schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with tournament postponements and cancellations across the Korn Ferry Tour as well. As…
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Cason Development Group developing C&T law offices
April 16, 2020
Cason Development Group announces the development of a new office building at 1717 Marion St. for the Columbia law firm of Cavanaugh and Thickens The 2-story, 6,800-square-foot, single-tenant Class A…
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Nationally certified chamber executive named next Lexington Chamber leader
April 16, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center Board of Directors has named Angelle LaBorde, CCE, as its next President & CEO. LaBorde will succeed Otis Rawl, who is retiring after more than four years as President & CEO of the Chamber in July. LaBorde will assume…
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Younts gifts additional funds to name athletic performance center
April 16, 2020
Completion of athletic performance center expected fall 2020 Newberry College has announced that it will name its new athletic performance center, to occupy Setzler Field’s north end zone, in honor…
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Richland Library offers local employment & small business help
April 16, 2020
While the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the public health of Americans across the country, it’s also triggering economic concerns. During these uncertain times, Richland Library is communicating and offering support…
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UofSC’s The Proving Ground entrepreneurial contest livestreaming April 21
April 16, 2020
The Moore School’s The Proving Ground pitch competition will feature six finalists in a Facebook Live video April 21 at 5 p.m. UofSC students, alumni, faculty and staff are encouraged to…
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Wells Fargo donates $100,000 to South Carolina’s COVID-19 Response
April 16, 2020
Wells Fargo Foundation made a $100,000 donation to the One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response to support the community response to COVID-19 in South Carolina. The funding will help support food,…
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Red Rock Developments announces Sandy Run Industrial Park
April 15, 2020
The NEW destination for approximately 760.9 acres of industrial, manufacturing, warehouse and distribution in the Midlands of South Carolina. Red Rock Developments, along with NAI Columbia, is pleased to announce…
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Practical math class helps change one virtual school student’s life during COVID-19 crisis
April 15, 2020
Kily Oster has faced uncertain times for much of her life. The Cyber Academy of South Carolina senior is facing another one now during the COVID-19 crisis. But thanks to…
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South Carolina State Museum acquires Frederick Douglass walking stick
April 15, 2020
Historic artifact Gifted to Douglas while Visiting Charleston in 1888 The South Carolina State Museum recently acquired a walking stick belonging to famous abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. The stick was gifted…
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State Museum e-learning resources update
April 15, 2020
While the State Museum is closed to the public, we are committed to continuing to fulfill our mission to providing educational environments that entertain and inspire.Museum curators and educators are…
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Charter Institute at Erskine leading the way in innovation for virtual special education learning
April 15, 2020
As schools have been left scrambling to create distance learning plans for students during closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been an even bigger challenge for the special…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares state of emergency for Monday’s severe weather event
April 15, 2020Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2020-24, declaring a state of emergency in response to the devastation caused by Monday morning’s severe weather event. This declaration does not impact any executive…
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Presbyterian College graduation tentatively planned for late summer or fall
April 15, 2020
Due to concerns over the coronavirus, Presbyterian College has postponed graduation ceremonies for seniors at the College of Arts & Sciences and for fourth-year pharmacy students at the School of…
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USDA opens second application window for Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program funding
April 15, 2020
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that USDA has opened a second application window for funding under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT)…
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LRADAC announces Kendra Mallett-Brunson as new Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation and Robbie Robertson as LRADAC’s new Communications Director
April 15, 2020
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Kendra Mallett-Brunson has been hired as the new Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation and…
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