Wells Fargo and Felix Sabates Lincoln sponsor vehicle donation to Military Warriors Support Foundation for combat-wounded veteran
May 8, 2020
Retired U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Aubrey Hand awarded with a payment-free vehicle at local dealership As part of the ongoing commitment to support the Wells Fargo Championship Military…
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City of Columbia Public Works Director wins National Leader of the Year
May 8, 2020
City of Columbia Public Works Director Robert Anderson was named one of the American Public Works Association (APWA) 2020 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year. In its 61st year,…
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With dual project, County aims to boost web access for Southeast Richland
May 7, 2020
The County’s plans to bridge a digital divide in Southeast Richland are moving forward. On Tuesday, County Council voted to use $85,000 from the County’s general fund to install two…
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Wells Fargo Foundation awards $20,000 to MIRCI to support Columbia’s homeless youth home and COVID-19 response efforts
May 7, 2020
Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. has been awarded $20,000.00 by the Wells Fargo Foundation, to assist with the operations of the Midlands only transitional youth home and in response to…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar ConGRADulations Sweepstakes
May 7, 2020
20 SC high school graduates eligible to receive $529 grants State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of the 2020 Future Scholar ConGRADulations Sweepstakes. Twenty members of the Class of…
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Vice Chair Dalhi Myers hosts 1,000 Richland County constituents at tele-town hall
May 7, 2020
Attendees Discuss Utilities Project, County’s COVID-19 Response County Council Vice Chair Dalhi Myers gave updates on a utilities project in Southeast Richland and the County’s COVID-19 response at a Saturday…
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Charter hires more than 3,000 new employees amid COVID-19 crisis
May 7, 2020
Charter Communications, Inc. announced it has hired more than 3,000 new employees nationwide – and is actively seeking to fill thousands of additional jobs across the company’s 41-state operating region…
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Midlands Gives raises over $3 million, breaking all-time records to help local nonprofits overcome impact of COVID-19
May 7, 2020
Hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, online giving event sees highest total, most gifts, and largest number of nonprofits since inception Midlands Gives Day, the annual 18-hour, online giving challenge…
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COVID-19 Impact on Energy Storage Sector
May 7, 2020
By Ron MacDonald Despite the wrecking ball that the pandemic has been on the global economy, businesses and residences will continue to operate as long as there is reliable power…
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Marriage license application, payment now available online
May 6, 2020
Couples in Richland County can apply and pay for marriage licenses online, after a measure responding to health and safety concerns with COVID-19 was put in place Wednesday. Following is…
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University of South Carolina resuming in-person instruction on the Columbia campus
May 6, 2020
The University of South Carolina announced Wednesday its plan to resume in-person instruction on the Columbia campus for the fall 2020 semester beginning in mid-August. In a letter to students,…
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Foundation Brings ‘Hope’ to Liberia
May 6, 2020Giving youngsters a safe place to learn, eat and grow is the mission of Hope Foundation Liberia, according to Columbia attorney Mark Arden, a board member for the non-profit and…
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State Museum’s Cotton Mill Exchange to hold Mother’s Day sale
May 6, 2020
Gift shop will be open one day only, Sat., May 9 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The South Carolina State Museum’s Cotton Mill Exchange will open to the general…
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Capital Rotary’s first Zoom meeting
May 6, 2020Capital Rotary members – unable to hold their weekly breakfast meetings at the Palmetto Club for the past seven weeks – held their first remote meeting via Zoom (as shown…
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Mission Lexington partners with Midlands Gives to raise funds
May 6, 2020
Mission Lexington announced that more than $30,400 was received in donations from this year’s Midlands Gives online fundraising event. We were able to reach our goal because of matching funds…
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Updates from Columbia Metropolitan Airport regarding additional measures during COVID-19
May 6, 2020
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) continues to monitor the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) for guidance, updates and information that…
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Truematter welcomes content strategist Tracie Dawson to the Team
May 6, 2020
Truematter welcomed Tracie Dawson as a full-time content strategist for the Columbia, South Carolina team. Tracie’s experience writing and teaching has given her a dedication to practicing user empathy. With…
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Governor McMaster proclaims May Better Speech and Hearing Month; SCSHA launches COVID-related support resources
May 6, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed the month of May as South Carolina Better Speech and Hearing month. The South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SCSHA) celebrates this announcement as each year BSHM…
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Lexington District One amends option agreement for land designated as new district Transportation Facility site
May 6, 2020
During the May 5, 2020 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the administration’s recommendation to amend the two option agreements related to land needed…
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Richland Two teacher recognized
May 6, 2020
Two Richland Two educators have been recognized for their excellence. Elizabeth Kirby, an instructional assistant at Catawba Trail Elementary School, has been named the APEC Fellow of the Year. Michael…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. Department of Administration unveil accelerateSC website
May 6, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster today announced the launch of the initial phase of accelerate.sc.gov. Designed to provide citizens centralized access to easily connect with COVID-19 related information, this one-stop-shop website will also…
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City parking lot in Five Points to be revitalized
May 6, 2020The City of Columbia has broken ground on the revitalization project of the Exxon Parking lot, located in the heart of Five Points. This beautification project will include a new…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance donates face masks to school districts & law enforcement
May 6, 2020
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has donated 2,000 non-surgical masks to two South Carolina school districts and to the state’s law enforcement community. “We are incredibly proud to donate…
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South Carolina teacher selected for PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Program
May 6, 2020
Richland School District Two’s Warren Wise one of 18 educators chosen to participate. South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that Richland School District Two’s Warren Wise has been selected for…
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Elmore Goldsmith attorneys recognized as South Carolina ‘Super Lawyers’
May 5, 2020
Five attorneys from Elmore Goldsmith have been named by South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine for 2020. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice and less…
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NHE relocates corporate headquarters to new building at Legacy Square in Greenville
May 5, 2020
Noted Southeastern property management firm NHE, Inc. has relocated its corporate headquarters to a new building at Legacy Square within the Verdae community in Greenville, S.C., company leadership announced. Joining…
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SCRA announces new Marketing & Communications Director
May 5, 2020
The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced that Adrian Grimes was named Director of Marketing & Communications on April 6. “We’re extremely pleased to have Adrian join our team.…
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A Conversation with Bruce Farmer, Director of Mashburn’s Healthcare Division
May 5, 2020
WhosOnTheMove, the publisher of MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC and LowcountryBizSC, sent the following questions over to Bruce Farmer, Director of the Healthcare Division at Mashburn Construction. He discusses his experience in…
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LS3P’s Columbia office recognizes new shareholder
May 5, 2020
LS3P congratulates Architect Clint Riddle AIA, LEED AP BD+C who was recognized last week as an Associate Principal in the firm. Riddle, who joined the firm’s Columbia office in 2008,…
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Unemployment Benefits for Furloughed Employees in South Carolina
May 4, 2020By Reggie Belcher and Hannah Stetson The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect all aspects of society. For many businesses and employers in South Carolina, the pandemic’s effects have necessitated tough…
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USDA Outlines Telehealth Service Changes as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 4, 2020
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary Bette Brand today released a summary of key service changes to increase the use of telehealth in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures…
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Important information from the City of Columbia Business License Division
May 4, 2020The Business License Division remains closed to the public until further notice to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread COVID-19 in our community. Please note the important details below…
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Midlands Technical College reschedules graduation ceremony – Event recognizing students to be held in December
May 4, 2020
Midlands Technical College’s 2020 graduation ceremony will be held at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on December 9, 2020. The original date for graduation was May 6. Specifics details about…
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Colliers Report: Changes to retail operations are anticipated amid COVID-19
May 4, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2020 COLUMBIA | RETAIL Key Takeaways During the COVID-19 temporary closures, many retailers used the time for deep cleaning and revamping business structures. The onset of…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announces Grants and Gifts benefiting Prisma Health—Midlands
May 4, 2020
Generous donors have made gifts and designated grants to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, in support of Prisma Health—Midlands. These gifts and grants support emergent needs of the hospital system during…
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#SupportSupporters through virtual Midlands Gives Day Tuesday, May 5, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
May 4, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, is connecting the community virtually to raise critically needed funds for local nonprofits through Midlands Gives, the 18-hour, online giving challenge…
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FivePoint Solutions acquires Street Smart LLC
May 4, 2020
LEXINGTON, SC – South Carolina based technology company FivePoint Solutions announced that it has acquired Street Smart LLC, a real-time information and intelligence collection and dissemination tool for law enforcement.…
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Federal grant renewed to continue SC’s strides in early education
May 4, 2020
The SC Department of Social Services recently received positive news that a federal grant will be renewed to help the state continue expansion of early learning programs. The renewal grant…
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What does ‘survival of the fittest’ mean in the coronavirus pandemic? Look to the immune system
May 4, 2020By Prakash Nagarkatti, University of South Carolina and Mitzi Nagarkatti, University of South Carolina Charles Darwin popularized the concept of survival of the fittest as a mechanism underlying the…
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Governmental law attorney Alexis Lindsay joins Pope Flynn
May 2, 2020
Alexis Lindsay has joined Pope Flynn’s governmental law practice. Lindsay brings substantial litigation experience to the Columbia-based firm, which focuses on governmental and public finance matters. She began her career…
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Gov. Henry McMaster to lift “Work-or-Home” order May 4th
May 1, 2020
Outdoor Dining Service for Restaurants to Start May 4th Governor Henry McMaster announced that the statewide “Work-or-Home” order will be lifted and returned to voluntary status on Monday, May 4th.…
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Hammond School anticipates return to classroom instruction for fall 2020
May 1, 2020Hammond School plans to resume face-to-face instruction beginning fall 2020 across all grade levels. Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, announces that…
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Richland Library’s Executive Director elected to lead Public Library Association
May 1, 2020
The Public Library Association (PLA) is sharing the results of its 2020 Election and welcoming Richland Library Executive Director Melanie Huggins as the 2021-2022 president. Huggins is serving a three-year…
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One Columbia announces Artist Emergency Fund
May 1, 2020
Funds provided by Knight Foundation to support Columbia-area artists One Columbia for Arts and Culture is privileged to announce an Artist Emergency Fund of $100,000 to provide emergency relief for…
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The doors remain closed, but the Relic Room keeps programs going
May 1, 2020
With Gov. Henry McMaster’s latest order the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be closed at least until Memorial Day – but we’ve still got a lot…
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S.C. public relations pros recognized for excellence
May 1, 2020
Communication professionals from across the state were recognized Thursday for outstanding work in public relations programs, campaigns, tactics and career accomplishments. The South Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society…
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Cherokee, Darlington, Williamsburg coalitions selected for the SC Office of Rural Health’s Blueprint for Health program
April 30, 2020
Community coalitions in Cherokee, Darlington and Williamsburg counties have been selected by the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) to participate in Blueprint for Health, a program that supports…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces appointments to State Election Commission
April 30, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today announced two appointments to the State Election Commission. The appointments fill two vacant seats on the five member commission. “I would like to thank both Mrs.…
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Presbyterian College graduate studying the novel coronavirus
April 30, 2020
Presbyterian College graduate Sydney Ronzulli has been working on experiments with the novel coronavirus that could serve as evidence for opening businesses and states. “I am specifically focusing on developing…
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South Carolina awarded $3.3M grant for educational data system
April 30, 2020
South Carolina will receive a $3.3 million federal grant to incorporate early childhood programs into the state’s existing system for capturing and tracking student progress through school. The Statewide Longitudinal…
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