This Silent Strange Spring
April 1, 2020
By Tom Poland Spring’s springing. I put my hummingbird feeders up for soon the feathered jets will arrive. My azaleas burst into living color as Disney phrased it, and…
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UofSC to begin issuing student refunds
April 1, 2020
Under the guidance issued by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) today, the University of South Carolina will begin issuing prorated refunds to students for meal plans, parking…
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Non-essential businesses in South Carolina to temporarily close
April 1, 2020
Executive order effective April 1, 2020 at 5 p.m. In response to the announced temporary closure of non-essential businesses in the state, S.C. Commerce has expanded its online resources to…
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ERG Payroll & HR announces Olivia Hucks as new Payroll Assistant
April 1, 2020
Welcome Olivia Hucks, Payroll Assistant at ERG Payroll & HR in Columbia, South Carolina Olivia Hucks has joined ERG Payroll & HR as the Payroll Assistant. Hucks will be assisting…
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Gov. Henry McMaster orders non-essential businesses closed throughout SC
March 31, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-17, which orders the closure of non-essential businesses, as defined by the executive order, throughout the state in order to combat the spread of the…
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The Salvation Army Of The Midlands responds to COVID-19 by helping the most vulnerable
March 31, 2020
Every Sunday, The Salvation Army of the Midlands delivers meals, supplies, hygiene items, spiritual care packages and books to seniors, individuals, families and children that attend The Salvation Army programs.…
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Colliers International’s Brockton Hall and Allen Wilkerson receive prestigious Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) designation
March 31, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced Brockton Hall and Allen Wilkerson have earned the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) designation. The SIOR designation is awarded to real estate…
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Tune in to History at Home, with the Relic Room’s Joe Long
March 31, 2020
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum may be physically closed by the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean our programming has to stop. Starting Wednesday, April 1, Curator…
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Robinson Gray associate Lisle Traywick named to SC Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll
March 31, 2020
Lisle Traywick, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named to the Supreme Court of South Carolina’s Pro Bono Honor Roll for his commitment to pro bono service…
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Jon Michael Williamson, AIA returns to Garvin Design Group
March 31, 2020
Jon Michael Williamson, AIA, returns to Garvin Design Group this week, increasing the firm’s number of registered architects to 11. Williamson rejoins the firm after a four-year stint at a…
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South Carolina’s Humimic Medical arming healthcare workers for the COVID-19 war
March 31, 2020
As a growing number of healthcare workers join the front lines to battle the global COVID-19 pandemic, or Coronavirus, here in America, there is critical need for basic personal protective…
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Relic Room closing at least through April 30 because of coronavirus
March 31, 2020
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be closed through at least Thursday, April 30, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All tours, programs, and special events scheduled…
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South Carolina announces two additional deaths related to COVID-19, 151 new cases
March 31, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced two additional deaths related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to…
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City of Columbia Stay Home Stay Safe Ordinance in effect
March 31, 2020
From Mayor Steve Benjamin: The City of Columbia Stay Home Stay Safe Ordinance took effect Sunday and aims to slow the spread of COVID-19 and prevent our local healthcare systems from being…
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Columbia of Columbia opens applications for the Small Business Stabilization Forgivable Loan Fund (SBSF)
March 30, 2020The City of Columbia has opened applications for the Small Business Stabilization Forgivable (SBSF) Loan Program intended to provide small businesses immediate assistance that are struggling to access capital and keep…
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Newberry College to renew tuition promise
March 30, 2020
Board of Trustees votes unanimously to freeze tuition costs for freshmen and transfer students The Newberry College Board of Trustees has voted to renew the college’s Tuition Promise, a program…
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Gov. Henry McMaster orders public access to all beaches closed
March 30, 2020
Public Boat Ramps and Landings Closed on All Lakes, Rivers and Waterways Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-16, which orders the closure of all public access points to the…
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Watching Working Parents – and Learning A Lot
March 30, 2020
By Sarah Robinson NP Strategy This ‘new normal’ is unlike anything any of us have ever experienced – forcing us to adjust and evolve our day-to-day routines. As our…
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Need A Cure For Your Current Business Crisis?
March 30, 2020
By Bill Edmonds Owner of TAB Columbia and Northstar Leadership Solutions Have you ever experienced a crisis in your business? I have. Early in my career in the investment business,…
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Colliers International | South Carolina announces accounting staff promotions
March 30, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announces that Debbie Cargill has been promoted to REMS Accounting Supervisor and Melissa Brewington has been promoted to REMS Senior Accountant. Cargill and Brewington are…
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Care of Collections during closure
March 29, 2020
While the State Museum is closed to the public our collection of thousands of artifacts continue to be well taken care of and preserved. State Museum Collections and Security staff are performing daily on-sight checks…
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State Museum e-learning resources
March 29, 2020
The South Carolina State Museum may be closed to the public temporarily, but we are committed to continuing to fulfill our mission to providing educational environments that entertain and inspire.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares Vietnam War Veterans Day in South Carolina
March 29, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster has issued a proclamation naming today Vietnam War Veterans Day in South Carolina. The Vietnam Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 designated March 29th as the date to annually recognize…
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PCT LTD obtains EPA approval for emerging pathogens labeling for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus
March 29, 2020
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD (OTC Pink: PCTL) (“PCTL”) announced that it has received approval for “emerging pathogens” labeling with the US EPA. The application was filed under the…
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South Carolina announces four deaths related to COVID-19, 86 additional cases
March 28, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced four additional deaths related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to 13.…
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RCSD will mark PEACE OFFICER on deputy vests
March 27, 2020
RCSD will be the first law enforcement agency, nationwide, to test vest-branding in response to uncertain times By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department…
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SCBIO EVP Erin Ford appointed to South Carolina District Export Council for 2020-2021
March 27, 2020
The U.S. Department of Commerce has appointed Erin Ford, Executive Vice President of SCBIO, as a Member of South Carolina’s District Export Council for 2020-2021. District Export Council (DEC) Members…
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Aging and Eldercare – What’s Your Plan?
March 27, 2020
By Molly Thomas FPQP® at Abacus Planning Group Benjamin Franklin wisely said, “When you fail to plan you are planning to fail”. Many of us and most of our parents…
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Rivers becomes Lexington One district’s secondary schools director
March 27, 2020
On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Dr. Thomas E. Rivers, Jr. for the position of Secondary Schools Director in the Instructional…
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Columbia City Council enacts Stay Home Stay Safe emergency order to be effective Sunday, March 29
March 27, 2020Columbia City Council has declared an emergency order enacting a Stay Home Stay Safe order, which will become effective on Sunday, March 29 at 12:01 a.m. Ordinance 2020-034 was discussed…
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South Carolina announces two deaths related to COVID-19, 32 additional cases
March 27, 2020The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced two additional deaths related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to nine.…
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ACT is Providing Free Digital Learning Resources for Students and the Workforce Impacted by COVID-19
March 26, 2020
ACT capabilities assist students across the learning lifecycle and workers facing workplace disruptions during unprecedented times ACT, a trusted nonprofit partner serving schools and workplaces around the world, announced today…
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23 Ways to Promote Your Business During Covid-19
March 26, 2020
Use the time to update your website. Check in with your employees; make a personal call to each employee asking how they are doing and if there are any resources…
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Colliers International | South Carolina announces ONE Colliers Award recipient
March 26, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the 2019 ONE Colliers Award was presented to Elizabeth Turner, Senior Marketing Coordinator in the Columbia office. Exemplifying collaboration, having a voice, demonstrating a…
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Lancaster County, SC approves substantial incentives to bring life-saving medical products manufacturing to the United States
March 26, 2020
County takes the lead on what it hopes will become a national effort The Lancaster County Council has unanimously approved a resolution introduced by the Lancaster County Department of Economic…
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McDonnell and Associates PA proudly introduces “McDonnell Sonic Signings”
March 26, 2020
McDonnell and Associates has proudly introduced the implementation of “McDonnell’s Sonic Signings”, providing a “drive thru” closing experience and safe alternative to in-office closings for the borrower, the attorney, and…
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The Ritedose Corporation donates hand sanitizer to hospitals in response to COVID-19 pandemic
March 26, 2020The Ritedose Corporation, a Columbia based pharmaceutical company, takes decisive action in response to the community impact of COVD-19 announcing it has donated about 1,500 bottles of hand sanitizer to Prisma…
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Innovative ventilator device developed by Prisma Health to quickly increase ventilator capacity for COVID-19 patients
March 26, 2020
Designed by Prisma Health physicians and a software engineer through quick teamwork, 3D printing and collaboration with universities Prisma Health announced that it has received emergency use authorization from the…
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COVID-19 solid waste collection procedures
March 26, 2020During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Solid Waste Division is asking all residents to ensure all household garbage is bagged and containerized and all recyclables are containerized in the appropriate City-issued…
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$2.5 million now available for fast-tracked heart and brain focused scientific research of COVID-19
March 26, 2020
As part of its global response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health and research, is committing…
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South Carolina’s School of Medicine Greenville to help with COVID-19 ventilator shortage
March 26, 2020
A collaborative effort involving the University of South Carolina and Prisma Health has resulted in emergency-use authorization from the FDA for a ventilator expansion device to support multiple patients affected by the…
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Important information regarding “Stay at Home” orders throughout the Carolinas
March 25, 2020
As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise, state and local officials are announcing “Stay-at-Home” and other orders across North and South Carolina. Generally speaking, these orders request residents…
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South Carolina announces additional 82 cases of COVID-19
March 25, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating 82 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number statewide to 424 cases in…
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Introducing The Citadel360: Feel like you’re on campus, even when you can’t be
March 25, 2020
Normally each spring, The Citadel campus is bustling with high school students enjoying cadet-led tours, information sessions with their parents or staying overnight in the barracks for a Pre-Knob cadet…
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NAI Columbia brokers $2.89 million investment sale of retail center, wins leasing and property management assignment
March 25, 2020
NAI Columbia’s Ryan Causey and Peyton Bryant facilitated Clear Path Asset Management’s off-market purchase of the retail center located at 7210 Broad River Road in Irmo, South Carolina from ROIF…
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Wilson Kibler secures 23,000-square-foot lease to Utility Partners of America
March 25, 2020
George McCutchen of Wilson Kibler, a leading commercial real estate firm headquartered in Columbia since 1987, represented the landlord in a recent 23,000-square-foot lease at 636 Rosewood Drive in southeast…
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County announces changes to trash collection amid COVID-19 outbreak
March 25, 2020
Curbside trash collection in unincorporated areas of Richland County will be modified during the COVID-19 health crisis to focus on household garbage and recycling, as yard waste and bulk item…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden extends temporary closure
March 25, 2020Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will remain closed to the public through April 30 following guidelines from state and federal leaders to encourage social distancing and help slow the spread of…
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Santee Cooper warns customers of scammers
March 25, 2020
Santee Cooper is receiving repeated reports of scammers calling customers, demanding immediate payment, and threatening to turn off customers’ electricity. Santee Cooper is not making these calls and this is…
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South Carolina ETV utilizes TVU Grid service to streamline emergency communications for S.C. broadcasters
March 25, 2020
New Service will help expedite the dissemination of vital information to South Carolinians South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that, in addition to its existing live stream, the network will…
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