City of Columbia Community Development seeks public feedback on plan for spending $18.5 million in disaster mitigation funds
April 6, 2020
Virtual Public Hearing Scheduled for April 6 The Community Development Department is seeking public comment on the Draft Mitigation Action Plan for spending $18.5 million in Community Development Block Grant…
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Can we use social media for the good?
April 6, 2020
By Reba Hull Campbell A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a rather long Facebook post spotlighting a couple dozen friends’ positive posts on social media. These friends shared, in…
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Angela Gardner joins Hill Electric as Director of Business Development and Marketing
April 3, 2020
Hill Electric recently hired Angela Gardner to step into the newly created position of Director of Business Development and Marketing. Gardner brings to the company nearly three decades of both…
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Midlands’ Sylvan Learning Centers go to all E-learning format
April 3, 2020
The two Sylvan Learning Centers in the Midlands have shifted to e-learning and virtual tutoring for the duration of the Covid-19 national emergency. This service will be available for all…
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BIA members are open for business
April 3, 2020
On March 28th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated construction of single-family and multifamily housing as an “Essential Infrastructure Business.” While there is no mandatory federal order on what…
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S.C. LLR extends renewal deadlines during health emergency
April 3, 2020
Effective immediately, the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is extending the license renewal deadline for licenses, registrations, and permits scheduled to renew during the months of…
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Congaree National Park is modifying operations to implement local health guidance
April 3, 2020
Congaree National Park is announcing additional modifications to operations in response to guidance from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Governor of South Carolina. The health…
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Delta Dental of South Carolina donates $250,000 to organizations providing COVID-19 relief efforts
April 3, 2020
Delta Dental of South Carolina, a leading dental benefits provider, today announced it is donating $250,000 to organizations providing COVID-19 relief efforts in South Carolina. The donation is driven by…
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City receives over 600 applications for Small Business Stabilization Forgivable Loan Fund (SBSF)
April 3, 2020The City of Columbia and Office of Business Opportunities is pleased to announce the tremendous amount of applications submitted for the Small Business Stabilization Forgivable (SBSF) Loan Program. To date,…
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Richland Library addresses personal needs of community amid COVID-19
April 3, 2020
While Richland Library locations remain closed until further notice, in the interest of public safety, we continue to be a trusted and active partner in the community during the coronavirus…
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Duke Endowment announces $1.25 million gift to One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response
April 3, 2020
First round of grants distributed to five local nonprofits The Duke Endowment approved $2.5 million to support Carolinians impacted by the coronavirus crisis. In South Carolina, $1.25 million of the…
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COVID-19 RESPONSE: Global Expedition Leader on the Current Pandemic
April 3, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – Energy and environmental attorney Tom Mullikin is not only working but training every single day, “without fail,” he says, during the coronavirus…
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UofSC announces extension of remote learning through summer sessions
April 2, 2020
In the interest of maintaining the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, the University of South Carolina announced Thursday that it will extend remote learning through the end…
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Richland School District Two names new elementary school principal
April 2, 2020
At a board meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a principal…
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Soda City Certified™ app lists 75+ local restaurants open during COVID19
April 2, 2020
Now accepting food truck operators and caterers Soda City Certified™ (SCC), Columbia’s only mobile application that aims to help residents and visitors explore our Capitol City, has expanded the local…
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COVID-19 RESPONSE: Sheriff Leon Lott is increasing RCSD visibility
April 2, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. As millions of Americans have had lives upended by fear of the coronavirus, losses from closed businesses, volatile global markets, open-ended restrictions and shelter-in-place orders;…
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Milliken pivots textile manufacturing to produce advanced medical PPE
April 2, 2020
Global textile manufacturer Milliken & Company is leveraging its materials science expertise to manufacture much needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for the healthcare industry amid the current COVID-19 global pandemic.…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan waive cost-sharing for in-network COVID-19 treatment
April 2, 2020
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary BlueChoice HealthPlan announced that effective immediately, the insurers will waive all out-of-pocket costs related to in-network COVID-19 medical treatment for members, through…
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The COVID-19 Crisis Requires a New Way of Life
April 2, 2020
By Sam Konduros Unprecedented steps are being taken by all of us – businesses and families alike – as we collectively combat the Coronavirus global pandemic that is hitting far…
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Emergency Senior Nutrition Meal Distribution schedule for Friday, April 3
April 2, 2020
Providing Free Meals to all Richland County Senior Citizens Any senior citizen (60+) or a caregiver of a senior citizen in Richland County that did not already pick up their…
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Coffee with Carl, Columbia Chamber President & CEO – April 3
April 2, 2020
Message From Carl Blackstone, President & CEO, Columbia Chamber: Thanks to those of you who joined me last week for a “virtual” coffee. We thought it would be a good…
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Colliers Report: Columbia’s office activity contingent on the longevity of COVID-19
April 2, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2020 COLUMBIA | OFFICE Key Takeaways The onset of the Coronavirus will have immediate short term and long term impacts to the U.S. office market and…
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SETi’s Violeds technology proves 99.9% sterilization of coronavirus (COVID-19) in 30 seconds
April 2, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC – Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (“SETi”), a leading global innovator of deep UV LED products and technology, announced that it has been successful in achieving 99.9% sterilization of…
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Lott named to All-County Basketball Team
April 2, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CHAPIN, SC – Chapin High School point guard McKenzie Lott, youngest daughter of Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, was named to the Lexington County ALL-COUNTY…
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Ways to Cope During Social Distancing
April 2, 2020By Cathy Rigg Monetti THERE IS SO MUCH TO SAY, and also nothing to say, about the feels we’re all experiencing during this scary, awful pandemic. It reminds me of…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association launches relief fund to aid hospitality employees
April 1, 2020
In partnership with Scofflaw Brewing Co., the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has launched a relief fund to assist hospitality workers affected by the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. The primary…
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United Community Bank prepared to assist small business customers obtain relief through Federal CARES Act
April 1, 2020
United Community Bank has announced its plans to support communities and help small businesses obtain funding relief through the Paycheck Protection Program under the federal CARES Act. As one of…
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Residents encouraged to complete census survey during COVID-19 shutdown
April 1, 2020With the COVID-19 outbreak keeping many indoors and the national census count also underway, residents with internet access are encouraged to complete the brief census questionnaire online as a way…
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Information & updates from Columbia Metropolitan Airport regarding airlines/flight schedules
April 1, 2020
As of today, April 1, 2020, the following updates have been put in place by each airline operating out of CAE: American Airlines Moving from 7 to 6 daily…
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US SBA Paycheck Protection Program Information
April 1, 2020
The U.S. Department of Treasury has released more information on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up…
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Support 400+ local nonprofits on May 5 at MidlandsGives.org
April 1, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation to host Midlands Gives day, minimum donation now $10 Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, is bringing the region together — online —…
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Logistical nightmare: when the supply chain breaks
April 1, 2020
Our world is more interconnected than ever, allowing people, goods and services to move easily around the globe. It also allows diseases like the novel coronavirus to spread more easily,…
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Plan a Playcation for the Future
April 1, 2020
Plan a Playcation in Capital City/Lake Murray Country Situated in the central part of the Palmetto State and convenient to Interstates I-77, I-20 and I-26, Capital City/Lake Murray Country showcases regional…
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Heather’s Heart Quarantine concert to benefit Columbia artists – April 5
April 1, 2020South Carolina House District 75 candidate Heather Bauer will be holding an online concert benefiting the campaign and the artists who are in need of financial support during our worldwide…
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Free Tax Help Is Available at The Cooperative Ministry
April 1, 2020
As an essential service focusing on basic human needs, The Cooperative is creatively serving clients, including those in need of free tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)…
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VIRTUAL CREW Coffee – April 7
April 1, 2020
Grab your favorite mug, pour yourself a coffee, and join CREW Midlands-SC for our very first virtual CREW Coffee! We have invited Lee Snelgrove, Executive Director One Columbia for Arts…
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Stronger Than We Think
April 1, 2020
By Tammy Davis Part Two of the Corona Chronicles Part One here Sometimes hard things are good for us. Struggle and suffering can make us stronger. It’s true…
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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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