Midlands Technical College to reopen campus – Preparations underway to resume in-person classes.
May 21, 2020
Midlands Technical College (MTC) will welcome students back to campus for traditional instruction this fall. College administrators are planning and implementing procedures and training programs aimed at reducing the risk…
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Communities In Schools of the Midlands deploy services amid school closures
May 21, 2020
Schools are closed, but Communities In Schools of the Midlands (CISM) is still open amid the highs and lows of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many other non-profits across Columbia, SC,…
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South Carolina distributes doses of Remdesivir drug for treating COVID-19 patients
May 21, 2020
South Carolina has been provided with a limited supply of Remdesivir, the drug that recently received an emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating…
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Richland Library still holding 2020 Summer Learning Challenge
May 21, 2020
As the virtual school year winds down and the unofficial start to summer arrives, Richland Library is excited to share our annual Summer Learning Challenge is moving forward. Starting June…
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National Salvation Army Week in the Midlands – May 18-24
May 21, 2020
The Salvation Army of the Midlands is celebrating National Salvation Army Week, Monday, May 18 – Sunday, May 24. National Salvation Army Week is observed annually in May and was…
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The International Business Brokers Association recognizes local Business Broker David Yezbak
May 21, 2020
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has recognized Columbia business broker, David Yezbak, with the Chairman’s Circle Award for exceptional achievement in 2019 as part of its Member Excellence Awards…
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DPX Technologies announces a new product for extraction of testosterone from serum
May 21, 2020
DPX recently published a new application note “Automated Method for High-Throughput LC-MS/MS Quantitation of Testosterone from Serum: An Improved Validated Method” where a new ultra pure grade filtration tip was…
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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health releases second COVID-19 Policy Brief
May 21, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) released a second joint brief examining the COVID-19 pandemic and state and…
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SC Thrive announces rental-assistance program for state residents impacted by COVID-19
May 21, 2020SC Thrive is pleased to announce, in cooperation with the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing), the launch of the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. The program, created in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic,…
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City of West Columbia hosts mask pickup at City Hall
May 21, 2020
The City of West Columbia hosted a mask pickup for local law enforcement agencies and chambers of commerce for the region, on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the West Columbia…
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Friends and family of Anastasia Chernoff install sculpture
May 21, 2020“Her Heart” by Clayton Wooten honors the artist’s love for Columbia and its artists. On behalf of the family and friends of Anastasia Chernoff, One Columbia for Arts and Culture…
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Nephron, One Medical partner to offer COVID-19 testing services
May 21, 2020
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in the country, announced a new partnership with One Medical, a leading national digital health and primary care organization that…
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City of West Columbia hosts mask pickup at City Hall
May 20, 2020
The City of West Columbia hosted a mask pickup for local law enforcement agencies and chambers of commerce for the region, on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the West Columbia…
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SC Housing authorizes $5 million for COVID-19 rental assistance
May 20, 2020SC Housing will provide approximately $5 million in emergency rental assistance to South Carolinians facing financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis. The program will provide emergency…
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Peanut Farmers to donate peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank
May 20, 2020
South Carolina peanut farmers are donating 8,640 jars of peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank. The six pallets of peanut butter were made by Peanut Proud, a charitable organization sponsored…
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Save the new date July 25 for Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival
May 20, 2020Save the NEW date.. because we are moving forward with the 2020 season of Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival. This years’ event is now scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2020…
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City of Columbia launches channels on Roku and Amazon Fire TV
May 20, 2020In an effort to provide more access to City of Columbia information, the City of Columbia’s Public Relations, Media & Marketing Department has launched channels on Roku and Amazon Fire TV. As video…
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SC Thrive announces Rental-Assistance Program for state residents impacted by COVID-19
May 20, 2020
SC Thrive announced, in cooperation with the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing), the launch of the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. The program, created in response…
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Power team pushes economic development
May 20, 2020
South Carolina’s electric cooperatives are working together to help boost economic development in the Palmetto State. That’s what Capital Rotarians heard from Jamie Frost at their Zoom meeting May 20.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restrictions on attractions effective Friday, May 22
May 20, 2020Governor Also Lifts Restrictions on Youth and Adult Recreational Sports Effective May 30 Governor Henry McMaster today announced that attraction facilities will be permitted to open throughout South Carolina beginning Friday,…
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Riggs Partners announces 2020 pro bono marketing marathon for nonprofits
May 20, 2020
Riggs Partners will hold its 23rd annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits on October 22-23, 2020. CreateAthon is a 24-hour creative marathon during which professionals provide marketing…
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South Carolina ETV to premiere documentary film exploring history of South Carolina National Guard
May 20, 2020
‘We Have a Story to Tell: 350 Years of the South Carolina National Guard’ premieres May 21 at 7 p.m., re-airs May 24 and 25 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced…
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National Public Works Week celebrates essential service providers
May 20, 2020
At its meeting Tuesday, May 19, Richland County Council recognized National Public Works Week, honoring the work of essential service providers in local government. The 60th annual campaign, which runs through…
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South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) and host univesities collaborate to offer help to small businesses
May 20, 2020
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, is leveraging its partnerships with host universities to…
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Relic Room awarded re-accreditation by American Alliance of Museums
May 20, 2020
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums. National accreditation recognizes the highest standards of excellence among American museums.…
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Defense attorney joins Rotary
May 20, 2020
The head of the SC Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers has been inducted into Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club. Kitty Sutton – executive director of the legal nonprofit since 2013 –…
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Lexington Chamber receives Communications Excellence Award for Dining On The Dam
May 20, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center received a 2020 Communication Excellence Award from The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) during a meeting of the membership Friday. The…
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Six companies receive a total of $250,000 in SCRA grants
May 20, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces six SC Launch Client Companies recently have been awarded grants for a combined total of $250,000. Four companies have received SCRA Acceleration Grants. These grants…
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Local Blood Center now operating from Florence
May 20, 2020
FLORENCE, SC – The Blood Connection (TBC), a local non-profit, community blood center is now staging mobile blood drives out of its new operations hub in Florence, SC. This milestone…
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Dominion Energy contributes $250,000 to expand EnergyShare into South Carolina to Help Low-Income Customers
May 20, 2020
As the company continues to observe Community Action Month, Dominion Energy has finalized the expansion of EnergyShare into South Carolina with a $250,000 donation to the program, which is administered…
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UofSC announces voluntary pay cuts for top administrators, coaches
May 19, 2020
The University of South Carolina announced Tuesday a plan to implement voluntary 10 percent pay reductions for President Bob Caslen, several senior-level cabinet administrators and the university’s three highest paid…
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Laney sworn in as South Carolina Bar President
May 19, 2020
Columbia attorney Roy F. Laney took office as president of the South Carolina Bar on May 14. A founding member of Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, in Columbia, Laney has…
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The COMET Chat – May 2020
May 19, 2020
By John Andoh Executive Director/CEO Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority As COVID-19 continues to dictate the course of doing business and providing services in the Midlands, The COMET is busy…
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The Beach Company announces new hires and one promotion
May 19, 2020
The Beach Company announced several new hires at its headquarters in Charleston and one regional promotion within its Columbia-based developments. • Laura Staiano has been hired as a design production…
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SC Public Radio to offer Spoleto Festival USA programming as part of ‘Spoleto at Home’ initiative
May 19, 2020
Festival programming to be featured on ‘Sonatas & Soundscapes’ May 22 – June 5; ‘Spoleto Backstage’ podcast to return with 11 new episodes starting May 22 SC Public Radio (SCPR)…
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Council approves scaling back transportation projects
May 19, 2020
Virtual town hall Thursday will give update on Penny program’s progress Richland County Transportation will scale down several remaining road projects in order to complete a portion of all projects…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs continuing resolution, issues signing statement urging swift action
May 18, 2020
Gov. McMaster: “Much more must be done – now.” Governor Henry McMaster today signed H. 3411 into law. The bill, also called a continuing resolution, provides for the continued and uninterrupted…
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Troop 91 scout hopes to make history as one of the first female Eagle Scouts
May 18, 2020
Cameron Alexis Caulk, a scout with Troop 91 at Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC, hopes to make history by becoming one of the first female Eagle Scouts in…
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Tele-Town Hall to Share Resources for Richland County Senior Citizens amid COVID-19 – May 21
May 18, 2020
In an effort to support senior citizens throughout Richland County and share important resources, Richland Library is hosting a tele-town hall event 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 21. Hear from representatives…
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Free lecture covers Nixon’s efforts to produce ‘peace with honor’ in Vietnam
May 18, 2020
“Peace with Honor.” That’s what Richard Nixon promised voters in 1968, and it’s what he spent his time in the White House trying to achieve – extricating the United States…
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ERG Payroll & HR announces Erica Leonhardt as new Payroll Specialist
May 18, 2020
Erica Leonhardt has joined ERG Payroll & HR as a Payroll Specialist. Leonhardt will be administering payroll processing, assisting with general HR tasks, and managing our payroll clients. “As we…
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Walmart Foundation awards $15,000 to Senior Resources’ COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund to help support local senior citizens
May 18, 2020
Walmart Foundation awarded $15,000 to Senior Resources’ COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund which supports our emergency response to local senior citizens in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. In March, Senior Resources…
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City of Columbia to resume parking enforcement May 18th
May 18, 2020As work continues on the Exxon Lot improvements, the parking garage at 2221 Devine Street will remain free to use and some parking meters throughout Five Points will be bagged…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces annual PalmettoBaby Grant Program
May 18, 2020
Babies born on May 29 eligible to receive $529 for college savings State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has been a passionate advocate of the importance of saving for college, as administrator…
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National EMS Week recognizes Work of Community Heroes
May 18, 2020
“Thank … EMTs and paramedics. … They work hard serving our citizens and visitors every day.” This year’s celebration of National EMS Week takes on additional importance as Richland County’s…
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Senior Resources’ Emergency Senior Nutrition Program providing food assistance in 16 SC counties continues this week
May 18, 2020
At Senior Resources we have provided over 184,280 meals to senior citizens through our Emergency Senior Nutrition Program in the past eight weeks. In addition, we have served over 20,292 frozen…
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Majority Whip Clyburn supports Heroes Act and urges Senate vote
May 15, 2020U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today issued the following statement on House passage of the Heroes Act: “There is an urgent need for Congress to continue our response…
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Estate planning in the COVID-19 era
May 15, 2020
By Sterling Moose In uncertain times like these, COVID-19 reminds us to be prepared for the unexpected. Do you have an estate plan in place? If so, now is the…
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Several free COVID-19 mobile testing clinics begin
May 15, 2020
As a reminder, several free COVID-19 mobile testing clinics will begin in Columbia and North Charleston.These mobile clinics allow residents to get tested for free in order for them to…
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New principal selected for Westwood High School
May 14, 2020
Westwood High School will soon have a new leader. Starting July 1, 2020, Robert S. Jackson will take over as principal of Westwood. Jackson will replace the current principal, Dr.…
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