The City of Columbia public works to continue cleanup efforts to our residents
August 7, 2024
The City of Columbia Forestry and Beautification Department and Solid Waste Department continue to focus on cleanup efforts in the Melrose Heights, Heathwood and other areas due to Saturday’s storm…
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City-wide curfew extended until Wednesday
August 7, 2024
As a result of the latest forecast, Mayor Cogswell has extended the city-wide curfew until tomorrow morning. As of 7:00am, we have received eight inches of rain and are expecting an additional…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare announces operational changes due to Tropical Storm Debby
August 7, 2024
Healthcare system updates temporary changes for elective procedures and facilities operations as tropical storm Debby impacts the area In light of recent forecasts for Tropical Storm Debby, Roper St. Francis…
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Dorchester County requests residents to report structural damage from Tropical Storm Debbie
August 7, 2024
Dorchester County requests residents to report structural damage to residences or businesses. This information will assist county damage assessment teams in evaluating the extent of the storm’s impact and will…
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Tropical Storm Debby Richland County update
August 7, 2024
Areas of Flooding Reported in Richland County, Residents Reminded to Use Caution and Avoid Unnecessary Travel Amid Tropical Storm Debby As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, Richland County Government…
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Indie Craft Parade partners with Bon Secours Health System to provide convenient parking for 15th anniversary festival at Judson Mill District
August 7, 2024
Organizers of Indie Craft Parade, the annual celebration of all things handmade, have partnered with Bon Secours Health System to provide convenient parking for the festival August 16-17 at Judson…
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Cayce introduces newest K9 as Lexington Two students return to school
August 7, 2024
The Cayce Police Department is thrilled to announce the newest addition to their K9 team, Fletcher! Fletcher is a 19-month-old Labrador Retriever. Fletcher and his handler, Senior SRO/K9 Daniel Green,…
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SCETV to livestream and broadcast briefing on Tropical Storm Debby
August 7, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on Tropical Storm Debby’s impact on South Carolina August 7th at 2 p.m.…
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Greenville Chamber statement on Greenville County penny sales and use tax referendum
August 7, 2024
The Greenville Chamber applauds the Greenville County Council’s visionary leadership for approving the third and final reading of the penny sales and use tax referendum for the November ballot. If…
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Annie Caggiano joins SCbio Strategic Advisory Board
August 7, 2024
Annie Caggiano, Director of Global Business Development with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, has been appointed to the SCbio Strategic Advisory Board. Caggiano brings 20 years of economic development…
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Coastal Community Foundation and Trident United Way prepare to help those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby
August 7, 2024
Coastal Community Foundation (CCF) and Trident United Way (TUW) stand ready to help those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby. Since 2023, a partnership between CCF and TUW has provided coordinated…
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City Council Highlights | August 6, 2024
August 7, 2024
To begin the City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City Council and Executive City Staff wanted to ensure our communities of the ongoing efforts from the City of Columbia…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Hospitality Market Updates
August 7, 2024
Download and Read Full Report Here Columbia Columbia’s hospitality market continues to perform well with revenue per available room (RevPAR) showing gains across all classes and occupancy…
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The City of Aiken lists historical Hotel Aiken for sale with Colliers
August 7, 2024
The City of Aiken, South Carolina has contracted Colliers to sell the Hotel Aiken and nearby parcels through a public request for proposals, aiming to meet the City’s evolving needs.…
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Colliers South Carolina Healthcare Report: Providers looking to increase consumer access in competitive environment
August 7, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 South Carolina Healthcare Market Highlights The South Carolina healthcare real estate market remains strong as demand continues to grow across the…
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New book by medical care veteran delves into the science of leadership
August 7, 2024
Your leadership style is rooted in your genes — or at least in your hypothetical leadership genes, according to a new book by Spence Taylor, M.D., which takes a deep…
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Love and faithfulness
August 7, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Love and faithfulness… the two go together. In fact, it is almost impossible to have the one without the other. Just think about the movies that…
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Messer Construction Co. Foundation awards $25,000 grant to South Carolina Children’s Theatre for new sound system
August 7, 2024
The Messer Construction Co. Foundation announced a generous grant of $25,000 to South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT). This grant will be used to complete the installation of a new sound…
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Presbyterian College Celebrates Second Commencement for Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program
August 6, 2024
The Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctoral program celebrated its second commencement and doctoral hooding ceremony on Saturday, sending 21 new graduates into their chosen field. In her welcome to the…
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Next Diaper Drive Thru Scheduled for August 13 in Laurens
August 6, 2024
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 13, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm! Join us in the parking lot of Wattsville Drug (24 Sirrine Street in Laurens) for our next…
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Spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower to Light Up South Carolina Skies
August 6, 2024
South Carolina residents are in for a celestial treat as the annual Perseid meteor shower returns, offering a dazzling display of shooting stars alongside the “Buck” moon. Known for its…
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Lander Launches New Master’s in Criminology, Criminal Justice
August 6, 2024
State and local government employees, and law enforcement officers now have a convenient path to an affordable master’s degree thanks to Lander’s new online Master of Science in Criminology and…
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City of Fountain Inn Welcomes New Police Major
August 6, 2024
The City of Fountain Inn is proud to announce the appointment and swearing-in of a new Police Major, a dedicated and experienced leader who brings 24 years of exemplary service…
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Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week with LushAcres Farmers Market in Laurens County!
August 6, 2024
In celebration of National Farmer’s Market Week from August 4th to 10th, LushAcres Farm and Market invites you to experience the best of local agriculture right here in Laurens County.…
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Dr. Rachel Schiera earns Lander’s Junior Faculty Scholar Award
August 6, 2024
During the 2023-24 academic year, Dr. Rachel Schiera taught six different courses at Lander University while strengthening her collaborative research program, developing education curriculumthat is being used internationally and presenting…
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Chugach Government Solutions and Ignite Digital Services partner to deliver tailored services to government customers
August 6, 2024
Chugach Government Solutions, LLC (CGS), and Ignite Digital Services (IDS) have announced newly formed Chugach Ignite Solutions (CIS), an entity established under the Small Business Administration (SBA) approved Mentor Protégé…
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Richland County encourages residents to prepare ahead as Tropical Storm Debby approaches
August 6, 2024
As Tropical Storm Debby threatens the Midlands with inclement weather, Richland County Government is encouraging residents to plan ahead and exercise caution. Debby is expected to impact the County much…
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truematter announces Sitefinity partnership, The Proven Alliance
August 6, 2024
New technology partnership of Sitefinity experts Truematter is excited to announce that it is bringing user experience expertise to its new technology partnership called the Proven Alliance. Launched on July…
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Senator Graham should help pass bipartisan permitting reform
August 6, 2024
In his recent op-ed, Dr. Jeff Mulliken hit the nail on the head regarding the need for Congress to pass bipartisan permitting reform to help advance a range of critical…
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BASF ECMS welcomes Clemson University’s inaugural STEM Start Program cohort for day of learning
August 6, 2024
Twenty-seven first-generation STEM students and two program sponsors from Clemson University, participating in the innovative STEM Start Program, now have a better understanding of precious metals recycling thanks to BASF…
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McCollum joins Richardson Thomas
August 6, 2024
Dixie McCollum, a magna cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, has joined Richardson Thomas as an associate attorney. She will practice in the firm’s…
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Babcock included in new edition of “Legal Elite”
August 6, 2024
Keith Babcock, a co-founder of Lewis Babcock, is again honored in the just-released 2024 edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” He’s listed in the category of business litigation. Mr.…
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Seven Bluestein Attorneys named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2024 Legal Elite
August 6, 2024
This year, Columbia Business Monthly has named seven Bluestein Attorneys to its “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list. That’s two more than in 2023. The list recognizes attorneys in the…
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Bon Secours Weight Loss program achieves reaccreditation
August 6, 2024
Health system meets standards established to deliver safe, quality metabolic & bariatric care Bon Secours announced its Surgical Weight Loss program at the St. Francis Eastside campus has been reaccredited…
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Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood plans for future
August 6, 2024
The neighborhood, located just south of downtown, includes Sirrine Stadium on one side and residential area between Laurens Road and Augusta Street on the other. Guided by a steering committee…
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Town of Hilton Head Island updates on Tropical Storm Debby
August 6, 2024
With heavy winds and rains expected from Tropical Storm Debby, the Town of Hilton Head Island is prepared to respond and continues to advise the public to be ready for…
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State Museum closed Tuesday due to inclement weather
August 6, 2024
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Tuesday, August 6th to ensure the safety of our campers, visitors, and staff. We will provide an…
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Colliers | South Carolina brokers bring ±110,000-square-foot Class A industrial facility to full occupancy
August 6, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina industrial brokers Mark Erickson, SIOR and Jarred Watts facilitated the full occupancy of McQueen Distribution Center at 450 International Circle, a Class A ±110,000-square-foot speculative industrial…
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Governor McMaster declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
August 6, 2024
Order Issued to Prepare for Potential Effects from Tropical Storm Debby Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-16, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
August 6, 2024
Go Fig, Little Beeings, Sphere, Strata Platforms, RFIDKNOW, and Tabbi were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Imagine Home Digital, MyUI, MyVoluntier Operations, SafeMedWaste, and Virtual Business 360 received…
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President Biden approves emergency declaration for South Carolina
August 6, 2024
FEMA announced August 5, 2024 that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Carolina to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Debby beginning…
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“Rosemont to Mount Vernon“ Exhibit Opening and Celebration August 15 at the Laurens County Museum
August 5, 2024
Against all odds and over 165 years ago, Ann Pamela Cunningham of Waterloo, SC, started the association that saved Mount Vernon, home of the first United States President George Washington.…
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The Little River Regiment vs. The Little River Regiment – Civil War in the Revolutionary War
August 5, 2024
The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series will confront the hard topic of neighbors fighting neighbors. Tuesday, August 13, at 7:00 PM, historian Durant Ashmore will speak about “Laurens…
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2024-2025 Columbia College Board of Trustees appointments
August 5, 2024
Columbia College announced the appointment of two new members to the Board of Trustees, led by Board Chairman Ben Rex. Melisa (Missy) Underwood Caughman, (CC Class of 1995) is the…
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Compass of Carolina hires Patrick Harrison, Deputy Director
August 5, 2024
Compass of Carolina, a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding individuals through mental health and family violence challenges, is delighted to announce Dr. Patrick Harrison’s appointment as the new Deputy Director.…
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Experienced employment lawyer Janet Rhodes joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel
August 5, 2024
Janet Rhodes, a skilled employment lawyer and litigator who’s practiced in Columbia for more than a decade, has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Long dedicated to moving employment law forward,…
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Lecture at Richland Library on Aug. 16 to tell of ‘The Unpronounceable Patriot’
August 5, 2024
The longest battle of the American Revolution happened in South Carolina. That was the Siege of Ninety-Six. One Patriot played a large role in that episode: Tadeusz Kosciuszko. Who? You…
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9 at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in new edition of “Legal Elite”
August 5, 2024
Nine attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are included in the 2024 edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” an annual directory of attorneys based on a poll of the…
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Columbia Business Monthly honors Demetri “Jim” K. Koutrakos to 2024 ‘Legal Elite’ list
August 5, 2024
Columbia Business Monthly has named Callison Tighe & Robinson member Jim Koutrakos to its 2024 “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list. Mr. Koutrakos was named in the practice area of…
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Columbia Business Monthly names 11 Robinson Gray attorneys to its Legal Elite list
August 5, 2024
Columbia Business Monthly has named 11 Robinson Gray attorneys to its “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list for 2024. The list, based on a vote of active attorneys in the…
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