Lexington Medical Center’s engineering has strengthened their building infrastructure for COVID-19 patients
March 24, 2020
In 2014, the Lexington Medical Center (Lexington) partnered with Dynamix Engineering (Dynamix), as part of their $400 million expansion and renovation project to create an industry-leading facility. During the design phase of…
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Carranza implements automatic deferment on existing SBA disaster loans through end of 2020
March 23, 2020
Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced changes to help borrowers still paying back SBA loans from previous disasters. By making this change, deferments through December 31, 2020, will be…
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NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken named an NAI Global Top Producer of 2019
March 23, 2020
NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken was named the 29th Top Producer out of approximately 5,000 brokers across the NAI Global platform in 2019. “Out of all the professionals across the NAI Global…
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Mission Lexington Status 3/23/2020
March 23, 2020
Mission Lexington is continuing to monitor the latest developments regarding COVID-19. The health and safety of the public, staff and volunteers remain our number one priority. Our hours of operation for the…
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Fireflies launch safe at home Reading Program
March 23, 2020
Children who Complete the Program Receive a FREE Ticket to a Fireflies Game The Columbia Fireflies today launched an at home version of the Fireflies Reading Program, presented by Prisma…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina expands access to Telehealth benefits
March 23, 2020
Telehealth visits provide convenience for members to access health care at home. This will also help slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting exposure, mitigating the surge of demand on our…
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SCDOR extends Income Tax deadline to align with IRS and temporarily allows curbside sale of beer and wine by restaurants
March 23, 2020
In response to the challenges of COVID-19 and in accordance with Executive Order 2020-12, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is moving the due date for Income Tax returns and…
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Lexington County Emergency Operations Center moves to OPCON 2 in response to COVID-19
March 23, 2020The Lexington County Emergency Operations Center is moving from Operational Condition Three to Operational Condition Two, as County officials continue to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 on our community and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Executive Order 2020-13
March 23, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-13 and the following statement: “This weekend, we saw large crowds gathered on beaches, on sandbars, and in parking lots. We are facing a dangerous and…
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You know what the good news is?
March 23, 2020
By Taylor Kearns NP Strategy When I was a kid, my mom would ask us that question immediately following what – at the time – seemed like a soul-crushing…
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City Council approves $6 million COVID-19 emergency economic stimulus package
March 23, 2020
By Steve Benjamin Mayor, City of Columbia As our citizens, small businesses owners, public safety and public health workers, non-profit and social service leaders struggle to overcome the economic and…
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Wilson Kibler represents Cason Development Group in recent purchase of 7347 Garners Ferry Rd.
March 23, 2020
Wilson Kibler associate John Metts represented the buyer, Cason Development Group, in the recent purchase of 7347 Garners Ferry Rd. The 2,016-square-foot retail property on approximately one-half of an acre…
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U.S. Department of Education approves South Carolina assessment suspension waiver
March 23, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the S.C. Department of Education (SCDE) have received notice that the U.S. Department of Education has approved the agency’s assessment and accountability suspension…
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United Way of the Midlands announces fund to support the Midlands most vulnerable during coronavirus response
March 23, 2020
Funds will aid people at great risk of homelessness and economic hardships As the nation responds to the coronavirus pandemic, United Way of the Midlands has announced the creation of…
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Dominion Energy donates $125,000 to One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response
March 23, 2020
Dominion Energy South Carolina announced a $125,000 contribution to the One SC Fund to support a collaborative statewide response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contribution is part of the Dominion…
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Emergency Senior nutrition program starts providing free meals to all Richland County senior citizens
March 23, 2020
Starting today at 10:30 a.m., Senior Resources will be providing any senior citizen in Richland County five free meals for the week, at a first come, first serve basis, at…
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Harvest Hope serves over 4,000 individuals in first week of COVID-19 response
March 23, 2020
Numbers expected to double this week as more businesses close Last week, Harvest Hope Food Bank served over 4,000 individuals in its Emergency Food Pantry curbside service. Harvest Hope hasn’t…
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Parking services announces no payments for parking meters and garages to support social distancing
March 23, 2020As the City of Columbia Parking Services Division continues to support efforts of social distancing and our entire business community; parking payments will not be required for on-street parking meters…
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UofSC COVID-19 update – March 21, 2020
March 21, 2020
The University of South Carolina was made aware last night (March 20) that a student living in a residence hall on the Columbia campus has tested positive for COVID-19. Under…
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InteliChart and eVisit partnership to deliver telehealth services to users at no additional cost during COVID-19 crisis
March 21, 2020
FORT MILL, SC – Patient engagement technology leader, InteliChart, announced that they have partnered with virtual care and telehealth leader, eVisit, to deliver remote clinical capabilities for healthcare providers. As…
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Lou Kennedy donates Nephron-made hand sanitizer to Dorn VA Hospital
March 21, 2020
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO and owner Lou Kennedy today donated fifty liters of hand sanitizer manufactured by the West Columbia company to the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center. Kennedy announced…
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State of South Carolina reports two COVID-19 related deaths
March 21, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has reported the state’s second and third deaths related to COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the state’s total number of…
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Michelin North America begins partial production shutdown in response to COVID-19
March 21, 2020
Michelin North America, Inc., will begin a temporary, phased shutdown of some of its tire production facilities in the United States and Canada due to the broad effects of COVID-19. This phased suspension of…
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Emergency Senior nutrition program starts Monday providing free meals to all Richland County senior citizens during COVID-19 crisis
March 20, 2020
Senior Resources has our emergency plan in place to cover all normal clients currently enrolled in our Meals on Wheels program, and we are now implementing an emergency senior nutrition…
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United Way of the Midlands announces fund to support the Midlands most vulnerable during coronavirus response
March 20, 2020
Funds will aid people at great risk of homelessness and economic hardships As the nation responds to the coronavirus pandemic, United Way of the Midlands has announced the creation of…
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One SC Fund activated to fund statewide COVID-19 response efforts
March 20, 2020
The One SC Fund, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation, has been activated with support from Governor Henry McMaster, to provide a collaborative statewide response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
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Richland Library’s virtual resources offer new & creative ways to learn
March 20, 2020
As the state of South Carolina continues to stress the importance of social distancing and implement additional measures to prevent community spread of the coronavirus, Richland Library is preparing new…
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UofSC announces extension of remote learning for all campuses through spring semester; postponement of May commencement ceremonies
March 20, 2020
The University of South Carolina will extend remote learning for students through the remainder of the spring semester. Students will begin online instruction as previously scheduled, and it will continue…
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SC 16352 – SBA offers disaster assistance to South Carolina small businesses economically impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 20, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to South Carolina small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator…
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SBA approves Gov. Henry McMaster’s request for disaster assistance
March 20, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Governor Henry McMaster’s request for the agency to offer South Carolina’s small businesses with disaster assistance. Governor McMaster requested the disaster declaration in…
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South Carolina medical manufacturing firm to release 54,000 COVID-19 tests next week
March 20, 2020
CPT Medical, a surgical pack and kit manufacturing firm based in Greenville, SC, is now shipping COVID-19 testing kits that are available throughout the US. With 54,000 test kits in production…
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Midlands Panera Bread locations for to-go, drive-thru, delivery and rapid pick-up
March 19, 2020
All 6 Panera Bread locations open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All 6 Panera Bread bakery-cafes in the Midlands are open for carry-out. This means customers are still able to…
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Bridge closures and detours for I-26 Midlands Connection Project
March 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces overpass bridge closures at Holy Trinity Church Road and Parr Road for I-26 Midlands Connection project construction. Detour routes have been identified…
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Wilson Kibler recognized with prestigious Power Broker award
March 19, 2020
CoStar Group, Inc., the data/analytics leader of the commercial real estate industry, just announced this year’s Power Broker Award recipients, recognizing professionals and firms who closed the highest transaction volume…
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County Government Buildings to Close to Public, Nonessential Staff on Friday
March 19, 2020
Core operations such as trash collection, EMS won’t be affected Access to Richland County Government facilities will be restricted to essential personnel beginning Friday, March 20, in an effort to…
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County of Lexington adjusting daily operations, public no longer allowed in County facilities due to COVID-19
March 19, 2020
County of Lexington officials are continuing to monitor the impact that COVID-19 is having on the Lexington County community and the services the County provides to its residents and visitors.…
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Are your employees working from home? Here’s how to keep your network safe
March 19, 2020Rob Cheng CEO and Founder, PC Matic COVID-19 has changed the way business operations are taking place in an incredibly short time, and the duration of these changes remains unclear. …
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All SC Philharmonic concerts and events are postponed through April 30, 2020 to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 18, 2020
The South Carolina Philharmonic is committed to the health and safety of our audience and musicians at our concerts. In coordination with The Koger Center for the Arts, Historic Camden,…
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Parking Services implementing bagged meters for pickup/take out for Columbia merchants
March 18, 2020
Due to modified ordinances of restaurants and businesses, Parking Services has issued bagged meters for Pickup/Take Out customers. The Main Street, Five Points, Devine Street and Vista districts are each…
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Ways to help Senior Resources provide relief for Richland County senior citizens during COVID-19 crisis
March 18, 2020
With our clients being at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis, we are highly sensitive to the services needed to support our local senior community. We are committed to staying…
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GSSM Accepting Applications for its iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation Summer Camp
March 18, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its newest summer camp program, iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/iteams. iTEAMS Xtreme:…
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Dining On The Dam Postponed To October 25
March 18, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will postpone Dining On The Dam, originally scheduled for April 5, to October 25, 2020. Guests who will be unable to attend the event…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union adjusting operational services
March 18, 2020
In the interest of employee and member health, South Carolina Federal Credit Union will limit member service to its drive-thru lanes beginning Thursday, March 19. Effective March 19, financial center…
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School District Five adds feeding location in Chapin
March 18, 2020
School District Five was today granted a waiver to add a feeding site in the Chapin area. Beginning, Thursday, March 19, meal pick-up will be available at 11:30 a.m. –…
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Lexington District One adds bus drop-offs to food program for children
March 18, 2020
The Lexington County School District One free food program for children 18 years old and younger includes bus drop-offs to certain areas. Buses will park in specific neighborhoods, church parking…
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Discover the wilder side of E-Learning through Z-Learning
March 18, 2020The Adventure begins March 19 Riverbanks may be temporarily closed to guests, but you can still experience new adventures at the Zoo and Garden through Z-Learning–the wilder side of E-Learning.…
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Columbia City Council declares curfew effective Wednesday, March 18
March 18, 2020The curfew restricts travel and public gatherings citywide from 11:00 pm until 6:00 am. Columbia City Council confirms Mayor Steve Benjamin’s State of Emergency declaration of a city-wide curfew (Ordinance…
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The COMET to operate on a Saturday schedule starting Thursday, March 19, 2020
March 18, 2020
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced today that transit in the Midlands will operate on a Saturday schedule beginning Thursday, March 19, 2020. The COMET will remain…
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DHEC announces additional 13 cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in South Carolina
March 18, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating 13 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number statewide to 60 cases in…
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SCDSS warns public of phishing scams
March 18, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Social Services recently learned of a possible phishing scam in an attempt to acquire personal identifying information from individuals perceived to be recipients of federal…
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