MPA Strategies’ Leah Johnson awarded national education certification

  October 16, 2019

The American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) has appointed Leah Johnson as a Certified Education Administrator (CEA). The ASHA CEA is charged with overseeing the ASHA Approved CE Provider’s continuing education program…

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Advanced Technology company expands operations in Richland County

  October 16, 2019

REI Automation, a Columbia-based company that designs and builds robotics, assembly lines and special-purpose machines for the automotive, medical, nuclear, electronics and consumer goods markets, is expanding its operations in…

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Road widening alters access points from North Main

  October 16, 2019

Two roads will lose direct access to North Main Street as part of a road-widening project. Beginning Wednesday, contractors will permanently close North Main Street access from Lamar Street and…

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Five Points grieves the loss of Colonel Jack Van Loan

  October 16, 2019

Five Points grieves the loss of Colonel Jack Van Loan USAF retired, a former association president and board member emeritus.  A patriotic and selfless Vietnam POW returnee, Col. Van Loan…

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Richland County to improve drainage on Rabbit Run Road

  October 16, 2019

Road will temporarily close to through traffic during construction Motorists and pedestrians traveling along Rabbit Run Road will need to find alternate routes starting in early November, when the roadway…

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F&ME Consultants welcomes Madison Devine, EIT

  October 15, 2019

F&ME Consultants, Inc. (FME) announced the addition of our new team member, Madison DeVine, EIT. Mr. Devine will be leading special inspections for FME out of the Devine Street office…

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Mason in search of a Trick-Or-Treating partner

  October 15, 2019

Win the Chance to trick-or-trick with Mason on Halloween The Columbia Fireflies and Mason today announced that Mason is in search of a friend to spend his Halloween with. Children…

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Spartan Motors, Inc. launching operations in Charleston County

  October 15, 2019

Investment Creating More Than 300 New Jobs Spartan Motors, Inc., a leader in fleet, work truck and specialty service vehicle manufacturing, is establishing operations in Charleston County. The $1.15 million investment…

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VC3 celebrates National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

  October 15, 2019

VC3 is celebrating National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) during the month of October. Observed every October, NCSAM was created by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security…

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Top Grossing Movies – October 14, 2019

  October 14, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 10/11/2019 to 10/17/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Joker 2  $55,861,403  $193,590,190 2 The Addams Family 1  $30,300,007  $30,300,007 3 Gemini Man…

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Merrell & Mast Store team up for food for kids

  October 14, 2019

The U. S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as “the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.” Merrell Footwear, an active lifestyle brand, joins…

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Stop naming things after politicians

  October 14, 2019
Richard Eckstrom

By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller They’re a staple of the incumbent politician’s toolkit: the countless recognitions, resolutions, proclamations, ribbon-cuttings, and photo-ops which are more ceremonial than anything else, but which…

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Rotary World Polio Day Carnival – October 24

  October 14, 2019

Rotary World Polio Day Carnival is an event to create awareness for Rotary’s fight against polio. October 24 from 11:00am until 2:00pm at Segra Park in Columbia there will be…

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Teal Pumpkins Mean Understanding and Safety

  October 11, 2019

Home Tips from your Local Realtor: Mark Mozingo Halloween kicks off the holiday season and for most families, it is a fun, active time. But for some, especially the families…

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Ben Lippen enrollment soars

  October 11, 2019

Ben Lippen School enrollment is the highest it has been since 2004. A total of 835 students are enrolled this year including 225 new students and, for the first time…

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Growl at the Moon this Halloween at the State Museum

  October 11, 2019

Sixth Annual Signature Event Returns with Howling New Halloween Fun The State Museum will welcome guests to “Growl at the Moon” Friday, Oct. 25, from 7 – 10 p.m. The event will…

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Q3 passenger traffic continues upward trend at CAE

  October 10, 2019

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) continues to see strong and steady growth into Q3 of 2019. In August, passenger traffic increased 9.15% over July with 120,648 passengers traveling through CAE during…

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AIA Greater Columbia announces 2020 Board Leadership

  October 10, 2019

The Greater Columbia section of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Announces 2020 Board Leadership AIA Columbia announced their 2020 Board of Directors leadership positions. Clint Riddle, AIA of LS3P…

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Cooperative Ministry helps “Working Poor”

  October 9, 2019

For 37 years The Cooperative Ministry has been working hard for the “working poor” of the Midlands – those with low-wage jobs who are sometimes unable to meet basic living…

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