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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Congaree National Park is modifying operations to implement latest health guidance
March 18, 2020
Congaree National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social…
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Lexington District One board passes new Gilbert attendance zone
March 18, 2020
Centerville Elementary opens August 2020 At the March 17, 2020, regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board passed final attendance lines for…
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West Columbia Police Department modifies operations to continue to provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic
March 18, 2020
As the response to COVID-19 evolves, The West Columbia Police Department is committed to protecting the community against the spread of the illness. The West Columbia Police Department is following…
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Mosquito Prevention and Protection events coming up
March 18, 2020What: Learn About Mosquito Prevention and Protection When: 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 24 Where: Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St., Columbia When: 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Friday, May 8 Where: Richland Library Ballentine, 1200…
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Commissioner Weathers urges calm on food supply
March 18, 2020
As South Carolinians come together to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers wants people to know that there is plenty of food to weather the…
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Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers International appointed to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation Board of Directors
March 18, 2020
Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers International | South Carolina has been appointed by the Prisma Health—Midlands Board of Directors to the Prisma Health Midlands Foundation Board of Directors. “I am…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals responds to the coronavirus crisis
March 17, 2020
Nephron Pharmaceuticals, headquartered in West Columbia, is a global leader in the manufacturing of generic respiratory medications As such, they are at the forefront of manufacturing drugs that are being…
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Relic Room closing at least through March 31 because of coronavirus
March 17, 2020
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be closed from Wednesday, March 18, through at least Tuesday, March 31, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All tours, programs,…
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Crisis leadership in crisis
March 17, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. LEADERSHIP IS BOTH AN ART AND A SCIENCE. We know that. But for the fledgling or accomplished professional leader, mastery of the art is…
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ROI Commercial sells downtown Chapin office building
March 17, 2020
ROI Commercial brokers and principals, George Meetze and Sherri Burriss, represented the seller in the sale of a 4,891 square foot office building located at 115 Clark Street in downtown…
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South Carolina ETV reimagines mission-driven partnership with S.C. Department of Education in response to COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Network to modify programming three days each week beginning March 24 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced a plan in partnership with the S.C. Department of Education (SCDE) to broadcast…
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The South Carolina State Museum to close temporarily
March 17, 2020
Taking into consideration guidelines set forth by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the State Museum has made the decision to temporarily close to the public in…
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GSSM accepting applications for its GoSciTech residential summer camp
March 17, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long residential STEM summer camp for rising 8th – 10th graders on GSSM’s…
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Comporium providing 60 days of free internet service to students
March 17, 2020Offering Internet to New Customers in Homes with K-12 and Higher Education Students ROCK HILL, SC – With the continuing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), South Carolina Governor, Henry McMaster and…
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Able SC releases program for students with disabilities to continue learning online amid outbreak
March 17, 2020
In response to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the consequent school closures, Able SC has released a new program that allows students with disabilities to connect with one another and…
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Residents advised to view County Council meeting on TV or online
March 17, 2020
Richland County Council will meet at its regularly scheduled time Tuesday, March 17. However, because of growing concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, residents are encouraged to view the…
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Council Chair Signs Emergency Disaster Declaration in Preparation for COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Richland County Council Chair Paul Livingston has signed an emergency declaration in accordance with County ordinance to initiate specific actions to respond to COVID-19, or coronavirus. Over the past four…
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Effectively Communicating in Uncertain Times
March 17, 2020
By Heather Matthews NP Strategy Silence fuels fear in a crisis, especially when the crisis is changing by the day and is something few people have experienced before. Over…
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Dominion Energy commits $1 million to coronavirus relief efforts
March 16, 2020
$250,000 committed to American Red Cross to help its response $750,000 committed to nonprofits as response plans develop and local needs are defined RICHMOND, Va. — The Dominion Energy Charitable…
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Greater Irmo Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala
March 16, 2020
On Friday, March 6, 2020, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding Chamber partners at the 2020 Irmo Chamber Awards Night and Gala, presented by Steve Padgett’s Honda of…
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West Columbia city operated parks closed to reduce potential COVID-19 exposure
March 16, 2020
West Columbia, SC (March 16, 2020, at 3:47 PM) – In the interest of reducing potential exposure to COVID-19, City of West Columbia parks, community centers, playground equipment, tennis courts,…
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Main Street District – Here’s How You Can Help
March 16, 2020
From the City Center Partnership: Dear Friends, The safety and health of Main Street District workers, residents, and patrons is very important to us at City Center Partnership. We encourage everyone…
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S.C. Arts Awards postponed because of COVID-19 concerns
March 16, 2020
Official statement from the South Carolina Arts Commission: COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Awards scheduled for May 6, 2020 are being postponed until further notice. With the ongoing uncertainty…
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City of Cayce issues COVID-19 Safety Precautions
March 16, 2020
City Provides List of Important Resources for Cayce Residents CAYCE, SC – In the City of Cayce, we pride ourselves on excellent services and communication to our citizens, our businesses and our visitors;…
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Mission Lexington Status 1/16/2020
March 16, 2020
Lexington, SC, March 16, 2020- Mission Lexington is continuing to monitor the latest developments regarding COVID-19. The health and safety of our clients, staff and volunteers remains our number one priority. At this…
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DHEC announces additional five cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in South Carolina
March 16, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating five additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number of cases statewide to 33.…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board launches STAY/PLAYcation Campaign
March 16, 2020
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is launching a spring and summer STAY/PLAYcation campaign. Since South Carolina is drivable state, it is now more important than ever to…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
March 16, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from the offices across the state: Charleston, SC Mark Erickson, SIOR and Matt Pickard represented…
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Richland Soil and Water Conservation District awards 3 mini-grants to local groups
March 16, 2020
The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has awarded three Conservation Education Mini-Grants totaling $2,000 to support local schools’ environmental efforts this spring. With the three newly awarded grants,…
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Greg Watchinski named principal of Rocky Creek Elementary
March 16, 2020
In a Monday, March 9, 2020, meeting with Rocky Creek Elementary School staff, Lexington County School District One Superintendent Greg Little, Ed.D., announced that Gregory W. Watchinski, principal of Carolina Springs Elementary…
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USO South Carolina to offer daily virtual story time events for military children during COVID-19 outbreak
March 16, 2020
USO South Carolina is hosting social-distance safe virtual events daily for military children affected by school closures during the COVID-19 Outbreak The USO South Carolina will be offering a virtual…
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Newberry Opera House postpones performances March 15 through 31
March 16, 2020
From Newberry Opera House: Monday, March 16, 2020 Newberry, SC –The Newberry Opera House Performing Arts Center and the Foundation is dedicated to ensuring a safe environment for all…
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State of South Carolina reports first COVID-19 related death
March 16, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has reported the state’s first death related to COVID-19 novel coronavirus. “We regret to report that South Carolina has suffered…
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Vikor Scientific to release COVID-19 testing
March 16, 2020
Vikor Scientific™ is a CLIA certified and CAP-accredited laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina that is in the process of validating the COVID-19 testing, which is expected to be released this…
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City of Columbia to close park facilities until further notice
March 16, 2020The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced that they will close park facilities until further notice to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread COVID-19 in our…
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Centaurus Financial blazes new trails with Friends of Harbison State Forest
March 15, 2020
Employees of Centaurus Financial were out in force last weekend for the construction of a new trail in Harbison State Forest in Columbia, South Carolina. On hand was registered representative Matt Hawkins,…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden to temporarily close amid COVID-19
March 15, 2020In light of the novel coronavirus, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will temporarily close to the public beginning Monday, March 16. The Zoo and Garden will remain closed through Tuesday, March…
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DHEC announces additional nine cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in South Carolina
March 15, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating nine additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number of cases statewide to 28.…
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South Carolina medical and nursing boards to issue emergency licenses
March 15, 2020
The SC Board of Medical Examiners and the SC Board of Nursing have procedures in place to temporarily license individuals in times of an emergency. “This is another great tool…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh – March 2020
March 15, 2020
By John C. Andoh Executive Director/CEO Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Things are full swing at The COMET! Lately our focus has been to keep the riding public safe to…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation postpones two signature fundraising events benefiting Prisma Health—Midlands
March 13, 2020
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation will postpone two signature fundraising events benefiting Prisma Health—Midlands. Foundation leaders consulted with clinical leaders of Prisma Health—Midlands and made the decision to postpone these events…
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March 14, 2020 Philharmonic concert closed to the public
March 12, 2020
Phenoms & Schumann will be Live Streamed and Rebroadcast on SC Public Radio The South Carolina Philharmonic is committed to the health and safety of our audience and musicians at…
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South Carolina ETV announces restructuring of television News division
March 12, 2020
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced plans to restructure its television News division. In an effort to further elevate its status as a statewide resource for news, the network has promoted…
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Home & Garden Show to proceed as scheduled – March 13-15
March 12, 2020
The 54th annual Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show will be held at the SC State Fairgrounds Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15, 2020. Like so many of you,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster requests surplus funds be made immediately available to SCDHEC for COVID-19 response
March 12, 2020
Governor Pens Letter to House and Senate Leadership Governor Henry McMaster today requested that the South Carolina General Assembly pass a joint resolution for the purpose of making $45 million…
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SEC events canceled through March 30
March 12, 2020
Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference announced the suspension of regular-season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses,…
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