South Carolina Department of Education to fund 205 new school resource officers
September 27, 2019
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the funding of 205 new school resource officers (SROs) that will be stationed in schools across the state that currently lack coverage.…
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CIU new Global Business & IT Center completed by Mashburn Construction
September 27, 2019
Columbia International University’s much-anticipated $20 million William H. Jones Global Business & IT Center will be formally dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 4. Mashburn Construction…
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Lisle Traywick joins the board of the South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
September 27, 2019
Lisle Traywick, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been elected to the board of the South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Traywick was elected at the…
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United Way of the Midlands & Richland Library host Breaking Barriers Employment Resource Fair on October 4
September 27, 2019
United Way of the Midlands and Richland Library will host the fourth annual Breaking Barriers Employment Resource Fair on Friday, October 4 from 9 a.m. – noon at the Richland…
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Laura Derrick named 2019 South Carolina REALTOR® of the Year
September 26, 2019
South Carolina REALTOR® (SCR) member, past president and Realtor® at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Columbia, was named the association’s 2019 REALTOR® of the Year at its annual conference at…
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Freshfields Village welcomes fall with seasonal events
September 26, 2019Enjoy the Fall evenings with Sip & Stroll, Saturday mornings with Cars & Coffee, and annual Dogtoberfest Freshfields Village, located at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands, will offer…
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Trinity Partners leases 11,500 SF, a medical office building in North Columbia
September 26, 2019Trinity Partners is pleased to announce brokerage team Roger Winn, SIOR and Braden Shockley have successfully leased 70% of space at 4100 N. Main Street to three private medical practices…
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2019 alumni awardees named for UofSC Alumni Association
September 26, 2019The University of South Carolina Alumni Association has named the following recipients of this year’s alumni awards. These awards are the highest honors reflecting the ideals cherished by South Carolinians…
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T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc. expanding Greenville County operations
September 26, 2019
$10.3 Million Investment Will Create 22 Jobs T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc., a leading manufacturer of faucets, fittings and specialty products and accessories, announced plans to expand operations in…
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Everything you need to know about the 150th South Carolina State Fair Oct. 9-20
September 25, 2019
2019 event will feature a free daily circus, free concerts and more — discount tickets available through Oct. 8 It’s the South Carolina State Fair’s 150th birthday, and the award-winning…
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German Artists return to Columbia for a collaborative symposium with local artists
September 25, 2019
Between September 30 – October 11, four German artists from Kaiserslautern and six Columbia artists will create a permanent public Gesamtkunstwerk, a collaborative work of art, on and for the grounds…
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State tax issue? Meet with SCDOR’s taxpayer advocate at an office near you later this year
September 25, 2019
Need help resolving a tax issue with the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR)? SCDOR’s Taxpayer Advocate, who is based in Columbia, will visit SCDOR offices across the state beginning…
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Twelve percent of children in South Carolina live in concentrated poverty
September 25, 2019
New Data Snapshot from Annie E. Casey Foundation Shows Little Progress Made Since 2012 on Child Poverty Rate Approximately 130,000 children in South Carolina live in concentrated poverty, according to…
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GSSM announces six commended students in the 2020 National Merit® Scholarship Program
September 25, 2019
Dr. Ershela Sims, Interim President of The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced today that Saif Ali, Rayed Hamid, McLean Jose, Liza Malcolm, Austin Millwood, and…
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Richard Samuel Roberts photography brought to life in Harlem South
September 25, 2019
Jazz and theatrical performance makes Southeastern debut The Columbia Museum of Art announces the Southeastern premiere of Harlem South: A View Through the Lens, a jazz and theatrical performance of historical…
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TireHub continues to expand, will enter two more markets
September 25, 2019
Company focused on providing greater access to Goodyear and Bridgestone products TireHub, the national tire distributor cofounded by Bridgestone Americas Inc. (Bridgestone) and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear),…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Richard Slater to vice president of human resources
September 25, 2019
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Richard Slater has been promoted to vice president of human resources. Slater has more than eight years…
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Cola Town Bike Collective to launch fall concert series October 19th
September 25, 2019
Cola Town Bike Collective will launch its inaugural fall concert series on October 19th from 6 to 9 pm at 711 Elmwood Avenue. The two-part series will feature local artists…
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Everything you need to know about the 150th South Carolina State Fair Oct. 9-20 in Columbia
September 25, 2019
2019 event will feature a free daily circus, free concerts and more — discount tickets available through Oct. 8 It’s the South Carolina State Fair’s 150th birthday, and the award-winning…
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County’s flood recovery program, Mungo Construction form partnership to rebuild lives
September 25, 2019Mungo Construction, founded by Mungo Homes, the nationally recognized Columbia-based homebuilder, is adding its expertise to Richland County’s efforts to help residents displaced by the 2015 flood. As part of…
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South Carolina Wildlife Federation announces Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund and annual scholarship application deadline
September 25, 2019
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) announced the creation of the Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund in addition to the annual scholarship application period. The Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund…
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EdVenture to kick off Fire Prevention Week by hosting “Tame the Flame” event – Sept. 28
September 25, 2019
EdVenture will kick off National Fire Prevention Week a few days early by hosting “Tame the Flame” Saturday, Sept. 28. “For nearly two decades, we have partnered with EdVenture by…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
September 25, 2019
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…
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Richland County to release documents from transportation contractor
September 25, 2019
Richland County will provide the public with free online access to more than a million pages of documents related to the management of the taxpayer funded program to improve transportation…
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South Carolina’s Class of 2019 outperforms nation on Advanced Placement, sees record participation in SAT
September 24, 2019
Today, the College Board released national and South Carolina specific results for their SAT and Advanced Placement assessments. South Carolina students again exceeded the nation on eight out of the…
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Colliers International industrial brokers complete multiple transactions at 1281 First Street
September 24, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage team of John Peebles, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Thomas Beard secured two leases for 1281 First Street South in Columbia. The team represents…
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Grant advances the arts at PHMS, WKMS
September 24, 2019
Two Lexington District One middle schools received another round of funding to support arts education. Pleasant Hill Middle, represented by Shannon B. Canady, Lori L. McKelvey, Jessica I.M. Robbins and…
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WACH FOX’s Mike Uva finalist for 2019 RTDNAC Awards
September 24, 2019
Mike Uva, WACH FOX Weekend Sports Anchor, Reporter, and Co-Host of the Sports Zone “5th Quarter” show is a finalist for the 2019 RTDNAC/AP Awards (Radio Television Digital News Association…
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NWS meteorologist to get weather on the radar of Midlands youth
September 24, 2019
From choosing an outfit first thing in the morning to deciding whether or not to play inside the house or outside in the backyard, weather plays an important role in…
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Lead an On The Table Community Conversation on October 22 with Central Carolina Community Foundation
September 24, 2019
Call for table hosts for upcoming day of community improvement discussions For little or no cost, people across Richland and Lexington Counties can join a national movement — a grassroots…
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Local support group offers parents better grasp on Individualized Education Program (IEP)
September 24, 2019
Parents, Richland Library is offering a thorough introduction to the Individualized Education Program (IEP), which serves as a road map for education services. Join us for Parent-to-Parent Support Group: Individualized…
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Healthy Learners names new executive director
September 24, 2019
Amy Splittgerber joins non-profit that connects children to health care The Healthy Learners Board of Trustees has selected Amy Splittgerber as the new executive director of the organization, which is…
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St. David’s Church to celebrate RCSD, other first-responders
September 24, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Homemade chili, bread, deserts, coffee and tea will be served at no charge to first responders in Columbia and Richland County…
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Colonial Life launches new whole life coverage
September 23, 2019
Many people just think of life insurance as something useful when there’s a death. But Colonial Life’s new individual whole life insurance coverage announced today has the flexibility to provide…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 23, 2019
September 23, 2019
Week of 09/20/2019 to 09/26/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Downton Abbey 1 $31,033,665 $31,033,665 2 Ad Astra 1 $19,001,398 $19,001,398 3 Rambo: Last Blood 1 $18,872,919 $18,872,919…
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Columbia Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala
September 23, 2019
Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 117th Annual Gala. The Columbia Chamber announced the award recipients for the 117th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield ® of South Carolina. On Thursday,…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2019
September 23, 2019
Number of South Carolinians Working Increases Significantly Nonfarm Payroll Employment Continues Upward Trend DEW Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement: “South Carolina’s numbers continue to be strong as the unemployment…
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City’s Office of Business Opportunities and Columbia Water in conjunction with MBDA Business Center to host Waterline Contractors’ Training Series
September 23, 2019The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities and Columbia Water in conjunction with MBDA Business Center – Columbia, SC to host Waterline Contractors’ Training Series. This program offers a practical approach to…
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Burr Forman McNair expands Corporate and Tax group in South Carolina
September 23, 2019
Burr Forman McNair announces the addition of associate Jennifer Leaphart, who joins the firm’s Corporate and Tax group where she will provide tax representation to individuals, corporations, limited liability companies,…
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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Alumni Association announces 2019 Outstanding Alumnus Award
September 23, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Alumni Association is pleased to announce the winner of its 2019 Outstanding Alumnus Award: Dr. Nathan Kwan, GSSM Class of…
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SC Philharmonic 2019-2020 Season and Opening Concert – Saturday, October 12
September 23, 2019
Celebrate one of the great classical composers with a special offer for new subscribers! Wrapping up a milestone 55th season with the South Carolina Philharmonic, the orchestra announced in celebration…
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Which books have recently been challenged/banned?
September 23, 2019
Celebrate the freedom to read with Richland Library. We’re joining other libraries, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers and readers across the country to mark Banned Books Week, which runs September 22-28.…
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“Hire Me SC” Summit empowers employers to build inclusive workplace
September 23, 2019
Employers and human resource professionals in South Carolina can take the next step in building a diverse and inclusive workforce at Hire Me SC’s annual Employer Summit: Mobilizing an Untapped…
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SEED Architecture adds interior design expertise
September 23, 2019
Columbia-based SEED Architecture announced the addition of Mickie Hoover to its design team. “An interior designer with broad experience in commercial, educational, industrial and residential projects, Mickie will be a…
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Sistercare’s 17th Annual Song Bird Café on October 10th
September 23, 2019
Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Music and Culinary Delight Sistercare is hosting a special evening at the UofSC Pastides Alumni Center October 10th with Grammy Award winning singers…
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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center celebrates 15 years
September 22, 2019
Fifteen years ago, Facebook was launched, “Friends” aired its season finale, Michael Phelps won his first Olympic medal, and the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) opened its doors. South Carolina’s…
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Grant spurs improvements for Broad River Road Corridor
September 22, 2019
Richland County is taking steps to improve aesthetics for the Broad River Road Corridor. Enhancements outside The Sunshine House, a child care and early education facility on Broad River Road,…
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The top 10 moments of the 2019 Fireflies season
September 22, 2019
The 2019 Fireflies season is in the books and it’s time to count down the top 10 moments of the year. From dominant performances to dramatic comebacks, Columbia’s season featured…
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‘150 Celebration Wheel’ will fly high during 2019 S.C. State Fair
September 22, 2019
Ride making its North American debut Visitors to the 150th South Carolina State Fair will experience the fair from new heights this year as the Midway will feature a “150 Celebration…
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GSSM to honor students and alumni with Townes Award
September 22, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and its Foundation will honor GSSM students and alumni with the 2019 Townes Award during “Transforming Lives,” the 26th annual Townes…
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