Senior Resources Partners with BlueCross BlueShield of SC to provide emergency food assistance in 16 counties statewide
April 30, 2020
Senior Resources has partnered with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation to provide over 245,000 free meals to senior citizens in 16 counties…
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Doctors Care Urgent Care offers walk-in COVID-19 antibody testing at all locations
April 30, 2020
Doctors Care is pleased to begin offering walk-in COVID-19 antibody testing at all of its urgent care centers across the state. Any interested person who is healthy and has not…
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Ingevity reports first quarter 2020 financial results
April 30, 2020
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) reported first quarter net sales of $288.2 million, representing an increase of 4.1% versus $276.8 million in the prior year’s first quarter. Net…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges $58.5M sale of class A office asset in Charlotte, NC
April 30, 2020
Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $58.5 million sale of Corning Optical Communications’ headquarters, a newly constructed, Class A office building totaling 182,169 square feet in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rob…
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GaffneyLewis announces two new partners in Columbia office
April 30, 2020GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Randi-Lynn Roberts and Nashiba Boyd have become partners in the firm. “Randi Lynn and Nashiba exemplify the diverse talent GaffneyLewis brings to the clients we serve.…
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Hammond Headmaster Chris Angel named 10th Headmaster of Baylor School
April 29, 2020
Chris Angel, headmaster of Hammond School for the past 11 years, has been named headmaster of Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee beginning July 2021. Hammond, an independent school offering students…
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Explore shared family history with Richland Library card
April 29, 2020
While many of us continue to stay at home and practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, we can connect to each other through our shared history with help from…
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DHEC conducts cross analysis of death certificates and confirmed COVID-19 cases
April 29, 2020
As part of public health officials’ ongoing efforts to confirm COVID-19 deaths are accurately reported, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) provided the results of a…
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Boyer Construction awarded Fort Jackson National Cemetery Phase II Expansion
April 29, 2020
Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced that it was awarded the Fort Jackson National Cemetery Phase II Expansion. The 20-acre project will provide 5,632 pre-placed crypts, 2,376 in-ground cremains sites, 729…
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South State commits $600,000 to COVID-19 relief
April 29, 2020
Offers Support for Communities and Small Businesses through SBA Paycheck Protection Program COLUMBIA, SC – South State Bank announced that it will donate $600,000 to the South State Emergency Relief…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation join forces with Senior Resources to combat food insecurity for vulnerable elders
April 29, 2020
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation have joined together with Senior Resources to provide emergency food assistance beginning now into early summer in…
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Residents Can Get Seeds by Mail to Kick-Start Gardens
April 29, 2020
Richland County’s Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is distributing spring vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds via mail, giving residents extra reason to spend time in their gardens while social…
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Presbyterian College moves summer classes online, plans for on-campus classes this fall
April 29, 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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Trinity Partners fully leases medical office building at 4100 N. Street
April 29, 2020
Trinity Partners brokerage team Roger Winn, SIOR and Braden Shockley have fully leased 4100 N. Main Street, a newly renovated medical office building in Columbia, South Carolina. “With the owner’s…
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South Carolina Girl Scout honored for life-saving actions
April 29, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands was finally able to recognize one of our Girl Scouts that showed tremendous bravery by saving a life. This weekend Girl…
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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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