Power:Ed awards $160,000 to help South Carolina students become work ready
March 4, 2020
Power:Ed, a philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, has awarded a total of $160,000 in grants to Multiplying Good and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Education & Workforce…
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South Carolina Federal merges with Health Facilities Federal Credit Union
March 4, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union officially announced the acquisition of Health Facilities Federal Credit Union in Florence after a member-approved merger in November. South Carolina Federal now boasts 22 locations…
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Leading expert in unconscious racial bias coming to the Midlands
March 4, 2020
One of the world’s leading experts on unconscious racial bias, Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt, is coming to Columbia, South Carolina. Join Richland Library and the Together SC Summit for Biased: Uncovering…
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Drew Kirkpatrick joins Wilson Kibler as Brokerage Associate
March 3, 2020
Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Columbia since 1987, has hired Drew Kirkpatrick as a brokerage associate in its Columbia office. Kirkpatrick joins Wilson Kibler after…
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City Manager’s Spotlight – March 2020
March 3, 2020
By Teresa Wilson, City Manager, City of Columbia The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed…
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Community raises record funds to grant wishes for local kids at The Wish Ball
March 3, 2020On February 22, 2020, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina hosted their seventh annual Wish Ball presented by TrueScripts® and together with 350 attendees celebrated trips that transform – wishes that have taken…
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Celebrating the Charlie “Bird” Parker centennial at the 2020 ColaJazz Festival
March 3, 2020
The Third Annual ColaJazz Festival will bring three of the world’s foremost jazz musicians to The Senate Columbia. Master saxophonists Tia Fuller and Don Braden will headline the April 4,…
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SC Chamber Education & Workforce Development Foundation receives grant from Power:Ed
March 3, 2020
The impactful $75,000 grant will help expand the Foundation’s HBCU STEM Program The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Development Foundation has received a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed, creating…
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Explore Facing Race Together exhibit at Richland Library
March 3, 2020
A new exhibit explores the meaning of inclusion and racial equity in our community through the eyes of local artists. Facing Race Together goes on display Thursday, March 5 in…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union to host Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit The Big Red Barn Retreat
March 3, 2020
AllSouth Federal Credit Union will host its 24th Annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club in Lexington, South…
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CORA Physical Therapy West Columbia grand opening celebration
March 3, 2020
CORA Health Services, Inc., doing business as CORA Physical Therapy (“CORA”), a top-10 national operator of outpatient physical therapy services, announced the grand opening celebration of its clinic in West…
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United Community Banks, Inc. appoints Melinda Davis Lux as General Counsel
March 3, 2020
United Community Bank announced that Melinda Davis Lux has joined the company’s executive leadership team as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Davis Lux will serve as a…
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Avoid Being the Cobbler with Bad Shoes
March 3, 2020
By Amanda Loveday NP Strategy For many of us, our day-to-day activities are dictated by the services we provide to our customers – so much so, that we too…
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Application process open for Accommodations Tax & Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2020/2021
March 2, 2020The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants for the 2021 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2020– June 30, 2021.) Applications are due by 12:00…
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The Hartsville Museum celebrates National Youth Art Month
March 2, 2020
The Hartsville Museum will showcase student artworks from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) March 5- March 31, 2020 in conjunction with National Youth Art Month.…
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Top Grossing Movies – March 2, 2020
March 2, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/28/2020 to 03/05/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Invisible Man 1 $28,205,665 $28,205,665 2 Sonic The Hedgehog 3 $16,261,393 $128,555,045…
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The McKay Firm welcomes Alexander Zuraff to Civil Litigation Practice
March 2, 2020
The McKay Firm announced the addition of Alexander Zuraff as the newest attorney at the firm. Mr. Zuraff practices in the areas of general civil defense and government defense. He graduated from North Carolina…
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Columbia Museum of Art April 2020 Calendar
March 2, 2020
EXHIBITIONS Notes from the Underground: Poster Design from the Hippie Era On view through April 26, 2020 Each of these ephemeral objects represents an event — a musical…
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Understanding community foundations: CCCF reflects on 35 years
March 2, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation — the Midlands’ center for philanthropy — is approaching a record-setting total of $200 million in grants and scholarships awarded since its inception. This will be…
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Wilson Kibler aids Independence Materials Group in 29,000-square-foot expansion
March 2, 2020
Independence Materials Group, a subsidiary of Groundworks, has expanded its Columbia operations, leasing an additional 29,000 square feet at its current Rosewood Drive facility near Williams Brice Stadium. IMG has…
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What are you doing, not doing, for Lent?
March 2, 2020
Believers discuss personal Lenten season customs and practices By W. Thomas Smith Jr. What are you giving up for Lent? That’s the oft-repeated question during the 40-day period of reflection,…
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AVID graduates arrive at college prepared
February 28, 2020
One hundred percent of Richland Two Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program class of 2019 graduates met four-year college entrance requirements, according to information recently released by AVID. AVID is…
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Paul Davis Restoration honors women in the workplace during Women’s History Month
February 28, 2020Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Columbia, a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage emergency and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, is honoring key female employees during Women’s History…
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Celebrate The Gift of Time at Leeza’s Care Connections Senior Prom – April 3
February 28, 2020Senior Prom is a challenge to the community to connect across the generations through the timeless language of music all the while fundraising to help support families coping with chronic…
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C.D. Rhodes, public finance and governmental attorney, named new member at Pope Flynn
February 28, 2020
C.D. Rhodes has been named a new member at Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, effective January of 2020. Rhodes will continue his…
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TD Bank names Steven Hicks Senior Relationship Manager
February 28, 2020
TD Bank has named Steven Hicks as Senior Relationship Manager, serving the Midlands, S.C. market. As Senior Relationship Manager, Hicks is responsible for enhancing existing commercial client relationships by providing…
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Lexington Chamber honors Lexington Medical Center’s Barbara Willm with Community Impact Award
February 27, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center awarded Barbara Willm, Vice President of Development and Community Relations for the Lexington County Health Services District, with the Mike Till Impact Award at…
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Columbia High School selected to pilot new National JROTC Cybersecurity initiative
February 27, 2020
Columbia High School is among 30 high schools in the nation selected to pilot a new cybersecurity training initiative of the United States Air Force JROTC Headquarters and the non-profit…
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Healthy Learners welcomes four new board members
February 27, 2020
Healthy Learners, a faith-based non-profit that connects school-aged children to health care providers to help remove barriers to school success, announces four new members to the Healthy Learners Board of…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. welcomes back Joy Faust, Assoc. IIDA to the firm
February 27, 2020
Studio 2LR announced that Joy Faust, Assoc. IIDA, has joined our design team. Ms. Faust is a Columbia transplant bringing her previous business experience in administration and finance to her…
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Battle at BullStreet parking and general information released
February 27, 2020Palmetto State Rivalry Continues at Segra Park Saturday at 3 PM The Columbia Fireflies today announced all parking information for the Battle at BullStreet taking place this Saturday. The Clemson…
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South State Bank expands S.C. Private Wealth team
February 27, 2020
South State Bank announced two new team members who will expand the Private Wealth team with their expertise and insight. “Since 1934, South State has been providing customized financial solutions…
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Richland County seeks neighborhoods’ help marking storm drains
February 27, 2020
Richland County Stormwater Management, in partnership with Columbia Water, is asking residents for help with marking storm drains in 20 neighborhoods in 2020. The project is part of the County’s…
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Colliers International brokers 37-property, 5.5 million-square-foot industrial portfolio sale to Weston, Inc.
February 27, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina and LCK to handle leasing, marketing, property management, accounting and project management for the portfolio. Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC, – Weston,…
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GaffneyLewis attorney, Randi Lynn Roberts, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
February 27, 2020
GaffneyLewis, LLC announced that attorney Randi Lynn Roberts has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. A litigation attorney, Roberts represents companies throughout the South Carolina…
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Healthy Learners welcomes four new board members
February 27, 2020
Healthy Learners, a faith-based non-profit that connects school-aged children to health care providers to help remove barriers to school success, announces four new members to the Healthy Learners Board of…
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SC House passes H.4431 – Business License Tax Reform Act
February 26, 2020
Bill will move to Senate thanks to bipartisan support The SC House of Representatives gave H.4431, the Business License Tax (BLT) Reform Act a crucial second reading today. The Act,…
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Richland County seeks neighborhoods’ help marking storm drains
February 26, 2020
Richland County Stormwater Management, in partnership with Columbia Water, is asking residents for help with marking storm drains in 20 neighborhoods in 2020. The project is part of the County’s…
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Celebrate South Carolina Rivers during Art Day
February 26, 2020
Celebration will feature art demonstrations, crafts and gallery tours, March 7 The South Carolina State Museum will celebrate art in South Carolina during Art Day, Saturday, March 7, from 10…
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13 Richland One seniors named 2020 National Merit Scholarship finalists
February 26, 2020
Thirteen Richland One high school seniors have been named finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program, a prestigious program which awards scholarships to academically talented students across the country.…
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COR launches new talent retention and community pride initiative Crash Course Columbia
February 26, 2020The program aims to build local champions and will take place four times a year Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), in partnership with Experience Columbia SC, has launched a new talent…
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SC nonprofits Facing Race Together
February 26, 2020
A 2019 gathering of South Carolina’s nonprofit leaders ranked racial equity as the most important issue for them to address in preparing for the future. In response, Together SC will…
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City of Columbia Community Development public meetings
February 26, 2020The City of Columbia Community Development Department will be hosting public forums and public meetings, and your input is vital as we plan for the future. Community Development is required,…
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Central Services professionals earn prestigious certification
February 26, 2020
Lexington County School District One Human Resources Staff Kimberly Freeman and Devona Price recently earned a respected professional certification. Freeman and Price completed more than 60 hours of training and…
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Lexington High nurse named South Carolina’s LPN of the Year
February 26, 2020
Lexington High School Nurse Heather Jackson was named the Licensed Practical Nurse of the Year by the South Carolina Department of Education. Jackson has worked for Lexington County School District…
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South Carolina Federal CUSO adds insurance agent in Columbia
February 26, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s CUSO, SCF Solutions, LLC*, has hired a new insurance agent to serve clients in the midlands region. Todd Pelfrey has joined SCF Solutions as a…
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New Paul Harris Fellow Honors
February 26, 2020
Capital Rotarian Le Frye (left in photo) was recognized as a new Paul Harris Fellow by club president Abby Naas at the Feb. 26 meeting. The honor – named for…
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United Community Bank adds Jonathan Strauss to Columbia team
February 26, 2020
United Community Bank welcomed Jonathan Strauss as a Vice President/Commercial Relationship Manager to its growing Columbia team. “We are happy to have Jonathan join us as we continue to expand…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities announces annual gala
February 26, 2020
Proceeds to help house families of children being treated at medical facilities in Columbia Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is hosting its second annual RMHC Gala on Thursday, March 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00…
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Gretchen Lambert, AIA elected Vice Chairperson of CPAC
February 26, 2020
Gretchen Lambert, AIA, Vice President of Studio 2LR has been appointed to serve a three-year term on CPAC (the City of Columbia Climate Protection Action Committee) and has been elected…
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