Ben Lippen Student is National Merit Semifinalist; Two are Commended Scholars
October 3, 2019
Ben Lippen School student Abby Moore is among only 16,000 students nationwide to qualify as a semifinalist in The National Merit Scholarship program, an annual academic competition among high school…
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Ballpark Digest names Segra Park “Class A Ballpark of the Decade”
October 3, 2019
Fourth major honor awarded to Segra Park in its first four seasons Ballpark Digest has again honored Segra Park – this time as its Class A Ballpark of the Decade. The…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For
October 3, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 2019 Best Credit Unions to Work For in a survey by Credit Union Journal. South Carolina Federal ranked #2 on the list,…
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The Salvation Army sets registration dates for Christmas toy assistance for children
October 3, 2019
The Salvation Army in Columbia serves Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties. The Salvation Army in Columbia plans to accept applications at the Ruff Building on the SC State Fairgrounds…
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BurgerIM Columbia to soft open Tuesday, October 8
October 3, 2019
The wait is over: BurgerIM will soft open Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in northeast Columbia, 1033 Roberts Branch Parkway. Starting October 8, BurgerIM (rhymes with team) will open every day…
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City of Columbia Municipal Election Tuesday, November 5, 2019
October 3, 2019The Municipal Election Commission of the City of Columbia announces the general election for the City of Columbia to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. South Carolina law requires…
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What You Need to Know: 29th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K is Oct. 12
October 3, 2019
On Oct. 12, Segra Park will be filled with thousands of breast cancer survivors, families, friends and supporters for the 29th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half…
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MM Technics expanding operations in Newberry County
October 3, 2019
$6 Million Investment Creating 35 New Jobs MM Technics, an American subsidiary of automotive supplier Muhr Metalltechnik, is expanding its Newberry County operations. The $6 million investment is creating 35…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
October 3, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Matt Pickard represented Sunrun, Inc. in the lease…
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United Way of the Midlands grows its professional development programs with the launch of new leadership series on October 9
October 2, 2019
United Way of the Midlands expands its professional development opportunities with the launch of a new program called the Leadership Learning Lab Series for local small business professionals. The Leadership…
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Three programs named finalists for Riley Institute’s WhatWorksSC Award
October 2, 2019
The Riley Institute at Furman University® has announced the three finalists for the 2019 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC™ Award, which celebrates promising education initiatives that are improving outcomes for…
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Quackenbush Architects receive 3 design awards at AIASC annual meeting
October 2, 2019Quackenbush Architects + Planners received three American Institute of Architects, South Carolina Chapter (AIASC) awards for its innovative work on two University of South Carolina projects and one Midlands Technical…
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Governor, industry leaders, educators & students celebrate manufacturing in SC
October 2, 2019Gov. McMaster issues proclamation recognizing S.C. Manufacturing Week and National Manufacturing Day In recognition of the importance of manufacturing to South Carolina’s economy, Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation declaring…
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Southern First named a top performing bank by Sandler O’Neill
October 2, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, has been named by Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. as one of the nation’s top performing small-cap banks and thrifts,…
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South Carolina Clean Energy Conference to take place in November
October 2, 2019
SCCEBA is revving up for the South Carolina Clean Energy Conference, formerly known as the Clean Energy Summit. This truly a one-of-a-kind conference will allow leading influencers and national energy experts…
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Metropolitan area employment and unemployment
October 2, 2019Unemployment rates were lower in August than a year earlier in 224 of the 389 metropolitan areas, higher in 132 areas, and unchanged in 33 areas, the U.S. Bureau of…
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UofSC research partnerships generating over $790 million for the Palmetto State
October 2, 2019
When the University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement (OEE) first launched six years ago, its goal was to build relationships between researchers and industry partners. True to its…
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Jesica Johnson Mackey joins NP Strategy as Senior Project Advisor
October 1, 2019
Jesica Johnson Mackey, a strategic communicator with more than 10 years of experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors, joined NP Strategy to strengthen the teams’ ability to serve its…
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Dutch Fork Elementary receives national award for Environmental Curriculum and Sustainability Practices
October 1, 2019
Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences in Richland County is the first South Carolina school to be recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Education for environmental, sustainability,…
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Dominion Energy shares small changes to help customers make big differences during National Energy Action month
October 1, 2019
Fall is the perfect season to think of ways to make your home more energy efficient, and it doesn’t have to cost a lot of time or money. “A few…
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Department of Commerce launches Pursuit Pass
October 1, 2019New tool provides opportunity to access more statewide events The South Carolina Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in partnership with the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), today announced the launch…
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One Columbia seeks nominations for Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award
October 1, 2019
Nominations accepted through October 28 One Columbia for Arts and Culture announces a request for nominations for the 2019 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. The award is presented to an…
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GSSM’s residential and virtual programs now accepting applications
October 1, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its residential and virtual programs. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org. GSSM is South Carolina’s only…
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Vän Robotics receives SC Launch, Inc. Investment
October 1, 2019SCRA announces a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment in Vän Robotics. The Columbia-based company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in 2017. . Vän Robotics is revolutionizing student learning by combining…
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S.C. Department of Commerce awarded grant to support export assistance programs
October 1, 2019State of South Carolina receives U.S. Small Business Administration grant for eighth year The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the…
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Midlands Technical College receives $10,000 from Dominion Energy to expand welding programs
October 1, 2019The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation received a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy that will enable the college’s welding program to expand capacity for MTC students. The funding will provide…
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Prisma Health welcomes 15 cardiologists from Columbia Heart
October 1, 2019
Cardiology practice joins Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group Prisma Health and Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group welcome 15 cardiologists from Columbia Heart to its extensive network of cardiologists. As of Oct. 1,…
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Salt-N-Pepa to headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C., on Dec. 31, 2019
October 1, 2019
Legendary hip-hop trailblazers to perform free concert at S.C.’s largest NYE party Salt-N-Pepa — the legendary hip-hop duo who paved the way for female artists — will perform a free…
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Experience why loud is the new quiet at Richland Library
October 1, 2019
Loud is the new quiet! Join Richland Library for Overdue: Curated for the Creative from 7 – 11 p.m., Friday, October 18 at our Main location (1431 Assembly Street). Be…
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Cathy Jansen joins HUB Carolinas as commercial insurance advisor
October 1, 2019
HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the fifth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Cathy Jansen has joined HUB Carolinas as a commercial insurance advisor in…
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State Museum to light 55 ft. Pumpkin Planetarium for Halloween
October 1, 2019
Who: South Carolina State Museum What: The South Carolina State Museum invites the media and public to help celebrate the annual lighting of its Pumpkin Planetarium. Each year the 55ft.…
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Lexington Medical Center to host “Nurses Night Out” to recruit new nurses
October 1, 2019
Calling all nurses. Lexington Medical Center will host a recruiting event called “Nurses Night Out” on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in downtown Columbia. The hospital is creating a fun, informal…
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Prisma Health provides tips on prostate cancer screening in recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
October 1, 2019
In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September, Prisma Health wants to give men tips on what they need to know about prostate cancer screening. Timothy Averch, M.D., Palmetto…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors earns Adaptive Reuse Honor Award from AIA South Carolina
October 1, 2019Studio 2LR, Inc., an architecture and interior design firm creating impact through transformative design, recently earned an Adaptive Reuse Honor Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute…
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Federal assistance approved for State of South Carolina and 11 counties following Hurricane Dorian
October 1, 2019
In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s request, President Donald Trump approved Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in 11 counties affected by Hurricane Dorian. The Federal Emergency…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/27/2019 to 10/03/2019 Rank Title Rating Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Abominable PG 1 $20,612,100 $20,612,100 2 Downton Abbey PG 2 $14,340,035 $58,349,885…
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Columbia World Affairs Council announces Tia Nelson’s departure, gains new Fellow, Doria Kim
September 30, 2019
Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) announces Communications and Development Director Tia Nelson will be transitioning to Board of Directors as she joins the Office of Innovation at South Carolina Department…
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USDA invests in community facilities improvements for 3.3 million rural americans in 23 states including South Carolina
September 30, 2019
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced that USDA is investing $139 million in 56 projects to improve community facilities and provide…
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Beth Burke Richardson sworn in as president of the South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
September 30, 2019
Beth Burke Richardson, a member with Robinson Gray law firm, is the new president of the South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. She was officially sworn in to…
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SCPA, DHEC receive $2M grant to improve crane technology
September 30, 2019
New engine systems to reduce emissions, boost air quality South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) were awarded a $2 million grant from the…
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Garvin Design Group wins AIASC’s 2019 Firm Award, Design Award for Adaptive Reuse
September 30, 2019Local architecture firm recognized for contribution to profession and community Columbia’s Garvin Design Group received two awards at the American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina (AIASC) 2019 Design Awards on…
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Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers International negotiates attorney’s new office location in downtown Columbia
September 30, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented MIRAKI, LLC. in the lease of approximately 3,500 square feet of office space at 2010 Gadsden Street in downtown Columbia to…
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LS3P welcomes Harolisa Rivas
September 30, 2019
LS3P welcomes Harolisa Rivas, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as an Emerging Professional. Rivas, who earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in the…
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City of West Columbia public parking garage now open
September 27, 2019
The City of West Columbia’s Public Parking Garage located at 310 Court Avenue at State Street in the Brookland Development and street parking is now open to the public. This…
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New event space opening in the Vista in former Jillian’s
September 27, 2019
Junction 800 to be 16,000 Feet of Flexible Space for Events The Arnold Companies announced today the opening of Junction 800, a multi-purpose event venue in the former Jillian’s space.…
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Four South Carolina schools recognized as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 27, 2019
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has announced that four South Carolina schools were recognized by the United States Department of Education as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools. “I am…
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South Carolina Federal expands services to Lexington
September 27, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union announced the addition of a Lexington, South Carolina financial center to its portfolio. The financial center is located at 5075 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072.…
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Presbyterian College receives $2.7 million to renovate the William Henry Belk Auditorium
September 27, 2019
The David Belk Cannon Foundation of Gastonia, N.C., has awarded $2.7 million to Presbyterian College to support renovations to the William Henry Belk Auditorium. “We are thrilled to partner with…
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Lake Murray Elementary School earns National Blue Ribbon School honors
September 27, 2019
LMES is a Lexington District One Pre-K through Grade 5 school. Lexington County School District One’s Lake Murray Elementary School students and employees gathered in the school cafeteria and library…
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Prisma Health offers free flu shots
September 27, 2019
Free flu shots offered at various locations Prisma Health is helping protect you and your family from the flu by providing free flu shots beginning Sunday, Sept. 29, at various…
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