South Carolina’s State Tourism Office will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day
January 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day on Tuesday, Jan. 28, to encourage workers and employees to convert their hard-earned vacation…
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West Shore Home donates 530 pounds of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank
January 19, 2020
During the month of December, West Shore Home was hard at work collecting hundreds of pounds of canned food items to donate to the Harvest Hope Food Bank. The home…
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SCDA, partners announce statewide Mobile Irrigation Laboratory pilot project
January 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), in a partnership with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District, announced the launch of…
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The Comet expands services in Batesburg-Leesville & Lexington
January 19, 2020
As part of the service enhancements approved by the Board of Directors in October 2018, The COMET is launching a pilot rural route which would connect the West Columbia SuperStop…
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RCSD holds first-of-its-kind joint community outreach meeting
January 19, 2020Deputies meet with six migrant communities in outreach effort By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) Community Action Team (CAT) met, Sat. Jan. 18, with…
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Concert and Karaoke with the Stars: Days of Our Lives Fan Favorites Coming to Myrtle Beach Feb 22-23
January 17, 2020
Myrtle Beach has seen its share of celebrity sightings and concerts by some of the biggest names in the entertainment business. But how often do you get a chance to…
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BullStreet District’s Babcock Building moves one step closer to renovation
January 17, 2020
Historic renovation specialist Clachan Properties assumes ownership The BullStreet District’s storied Babcock Building, one of downtown Columbia, South Carolina’s most iconic buildings, has a new owner for the first time…
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Town of Bluffton honored with achievement award for downtown streetscape
January 17, 2020Courtesy of the Municipal Association of SC The Town of Bluffton received a Municipal Achievement Award for two streetscape projects. The town won in the 10,001 – 20,000 population category.…
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SCMA announces 2020 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award recipients
January 17, 2020The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) recognized Jim Newsome and Mark Propst as the 2020 recipients of the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award during an awards dinner at the…
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Multi-church men’s conference to focus on “trust” and “racial reconciliation”
January 17, 2020
Spiritual retreat hopes to make a few good men even better in 2020 By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Northeast Presbyterian Church (NEPC) will host its an annual…
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Clarke Newton named partner at Bluestein Attorneys
January 17, 2020
Columbia attorney Clarke Newton has been named a partner with Bluestein Attorneys. “Clarke has been an invaluable team member since joining the firm,” said partner Margaret “Marti” Miles Bluestein. “Clarke…
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Prisma Health plans further restructuring to streamline operations, position for future growth
January 16, 2020
Prisma Health officials announced that they are taking additional measures to improve operating efficiencies and streamline the organization. Prisma Health is eliminating 327 staff from a workforce of 32,000. Since…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce praises passage of USMCA
January 16, 2020
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) praised Congress for passing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today, sending it to President Trump for signature. More than 14,300 manufacturing jobs…
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Michael R. Burchstead elected shareholder of Collins & Lacy
January 16, 2020
Government, Ethics, and Compliance Practice attorney joined firm in 2017 Attorney Michael R. Burchstead has been elected as a shareholder of the Collins & Lacy law firm. Through his Government,…
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Celebrate Black History Month Early with Richland Library
January 16, 2020
Richland Library is starting the celebration a little early. Please join us for Black History Month Fair 2020: The Jubilation Begins from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturday, January 25…
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Refresco expanding operations in Greenville County
January 16, 2020
Investment to Create 25 New Jobs Refresco, a global leader among independent bottlers for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville…
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TEDx returns to UofSC in October; speaker nominations sought
January 16, 2020
The University of South Carolina will host its second TEDx event on Oct. 15. TEDxUofSC will feature eight speakers who each have an idea worth sharing to better the community.…
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Vet helps tend to others’ wounds
January 16, 2020
After being badly injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2005, Steven Diaz (in photo) was left with scars including post-traumatic stress, partial blindness, traumatic brain injury and a…
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First Reliance Bank to concentrate resources on Mount Pleasant branch as sole location for the Charleston market
January 16, 2020
In concert with a banking industry trend to concentrate resources on its strongest branch locations, First Reliance Bank has announced that effective May of 2020, it will service the Charleston…
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Lexington High Principal Melissa Rawl plans to retire
January 16, 2020
In a staff meeting Monday (January 13) afternoon, Melissa C. Rawl, principal of Lexington High School, announced her plans to retire. Of her retirement, Lexington County School District One Superintendent…
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Foundation for Educational Leadership honorees announced
January 16, 2020The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its fourth annual gala on Friday, March 27, 2020, to celebrate this…
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Presbyterian Communities of SC names new CEO
January 16, 2020
Former Pastor & Businessman to Lead Presbyterian Communities of SC; Rev. Dr. Franklin Fant to Assume Role June 1 After conducting a national CEO search, the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina…
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REALTORS® beat record number of closed sales in 2019
January 15, 2020
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its 2019 annual market report. The reports show 2019 as a record-breaking year for closed sales by Realtors®. At 91,140 this is the highest…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce forms coalition calling for business license tax reform
January 15, 2020
16 Leading Associations Representing South Carolina Businesses Call for Passage of H.4431 The SC Chamber of Commerce, SC Realtors, SC Farm Bureau, SC Manufacturers Alliance, SC Associated General Contractors, SC…
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UofSC climbs in nursing, education rankings
January 15, 2020
College of Nursing No. 1 among public institutions for online master’s programs The University of South Carolina ranks No. 1 in the nation among public universities (No. 2 overall) for…
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Grady Beard named vice president of SCWCEA
January 15, 2020
Grady Beard, a member with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named vice president of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association. The SCWCEA is an organization that conducts seminars…
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EngenuitySC to conclude Competitiveness Week 2020 with a celebration of creative entrepreneur Mark Rapp
January 15, 2020EngenuitySC, the local nonprofit that works with area leaders to make the Columbia, S.C., region a standout choice for top talent and competitive companies, will close out its annual Competitiveness…
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South Carolina ETV awarded $296,000 grant from National Endowment for the Humanities
January 15, 2020
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) has received a $296,257 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support its “Reconstruction 360” project. The project includes the development of an…
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Optimized Armor, Inc. establishing new operations in York County
January 15, 2020
More Than $3.7 Million Investment Creating 100 New Jobs Optimized Armor, Inc., an industry-leading armor steel supplier, announced plans to establish operations in York County. The more than $3.7 million…
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Greenville Humane Society welcomes new members and officers to 2020 Board of Directors
January 15, 2020
Greenville Humane Society announced its full slate of members for the 2020 Board of Directors, including new officers and three new members. The Board is made up of community members…
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Clawson and Staubes attorney, Penn Ely becomes Certified Mediator
January 15, 2020
Clawson and Staubes LLC attorney Penn Ely has received his certification as a Circuit Court Mediator by the SC Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification. As a litigator, Ely is…
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LS3P welcomes Ruth Parr, Strategic BIM Manager
January 14, 2020
LS3P announced that Ruth Parr, AIA has joined the firm as Strategic BIM Manager. A graduate of Princeton University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Parr is a registered…
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Free lecture to tell soldier’s view of what the 1779 Siege of Savannah was like
January 14, 2020
What was it like to participate in the Siege of Savannah, one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolutionary War, and a disastrous failure for the Continental Army and…
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Domtar Corporation 2020 quarterly earnings schedule
January 14, 2020
FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) announced the following tentative 2020 quarterly earnings schedule: First Quarter 2020: Thursday, April 30, 2020 Second Quarter 2020: Thursday, July…
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Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates partners with InteliChart to engage patients
January 14, 2020
FORT MILL, SC & CHARLOTTE, NC – Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates (CNSA) recently implemented solutions from InteliChart’s Healthy Outcomes® patient-engagement platform to connect with their patients outside the visit…
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Thomas Weiland and Jeffrey Bernagozzi appointed to GMK Board of Directors
January 14, 2020
GMK Associates, Inc. announced that Mr. Thomas M. Weiland AIA, NCARB, and Mr. Jeffrey W. Bernagozzi, PE, LEED AP, CxA, have been recently appointed as new members of the GMK…
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Beth Frost returns as Chair of The Drive Golf Tournament benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers
January 14, 2020
Beth Frost has returned for a third year as chair of The Drive golf tournament, the signature fundraising event benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers. The 29th tournament, led by Prisma…
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Richland Library announces Martin Luther King, Jr. Day schedule
January 14, 2020
All Richland Library locations will close Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Day. Local residents will still be able to access the library’s resources and…
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IT-oLogy and Dominion Energy collaborate in creating a new veteran IT training program
January 14, 2020
IT-oLogy and Dominion Energy Collaborate in Creating a New Veteran IT Training Program IT-oLogy is now accepting applications for the Veteran Workforce Re-Entry Program. Funded by a grant from the…
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Great deals emerge during Clearance Book Sale – one day only!
January 14, 2020
If you set a New Year’s resolution to read more in 2020, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation wants to help with reaching that goal. The organization plans to host…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 13, 2020
January 13, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/10/2020 to 01/16/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 1917 3 $37,000,200 $39,721,479 2 Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker 4 $15,187,034…
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St. Andrews Presbyterian Church to Host Free Conference on Serving the Disabled – February 1
January 13, 2020February 1 Event Will Provide Information and Inspiration for Individuals, Families, and Church Groups On Saturday, February 1, 2020, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church will host a conference to address ways…
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Carmichael promoted to Director of Marketing at Experience Columbia SC
January 13, 2020
Experience Columbia SC announces the promotion of Kelsey Carmichael to Director of Marketing. Carmichael had been the Marketing Specialist at ECSC for four-and-a-half years. Carmichael was born and raised in…
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The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence selected as a Subcontractor of QIN-QIO Task Order 1 Award under the 12th Statement of Work
January 13, 2020Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a five-year contract to Health Quality Innovators (HQI) to serve as a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) under the…
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Milliken & Company announces intent to acquire Borchers from The Jordan Company
January 13, 2020
Milliken & Company (“Milliken”), a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of materials science expertise, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Borchers…
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Recipient of Servant’s Heart Award chosen as next executive director for Family Promise of the Midlands
January 13, 2020
Jeff Armstrong, an experienced non-profit administrator, has been named executive director of Family Promise of the Midlands. Since 2016, he has served United Way of the Midlands in various capacities:…
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The Game’s Afoot as The South Carolina State Museum hosts The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes
January 13, 2020
Interactive exhibition presents a riveting journey into the mind of Sherlock Holmes and unlocks his revolutionary investigative secrets Footprints, splatter patterns and the powers of observation mark the journey through The…
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Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at Music and the Movement – January 19
January 13, 2020
Sunday, January 19 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Free admission In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Columbia Museum of Art announces MLK Celebration: Music and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster unveils Fiscal Year 2020-21 Executive Budget
January 13, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster announced the FY 2020-21 Executive Budget – a budget that invests in the state’s greatest priorities and returns almost one quarter of every dollar from the $1.8…
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Presbyterian College to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King
January 13, 2020
Presbyterian College will celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with a day of service and a program to commemorate the legacy of the civil rights leader. The MLK…
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