South Carolinians named Parents of the Year

  July 29, 2019

By Alex Junes-Ward WASHINGTON, D.C. – Maj. Gen. (Ret.) and Mrs. Thomas Stowe Mullikin (Virginia Ann) were named CIVIC LEADER PARENTS OF THE YEAR 2019 during National Parents Day ceremonies…

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Cardiopulmonary Rehab earns certification for excellence in care

  July 29, 2019

Providence Health announced the certification of its cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of Providence Health’s commitment to improving…

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Jamie Blackburn opening and Artist reception

  July 29, 2019

Jamie Blackburn – Coastal Constructs At Rob Shaw Gallery- 324 State Street Artist reception – August 2nd from 5-9pm Show hangs from August 2nd – September 4th First Friday, August…

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Global Spotlight: A Conversation with Kristian Niemi

  July 29, 2019

Columbia World Affairs Council intern Lydia DeFelice, born and raised in Columbia, interviewed Kristian Niemi last week to learn more about how his world travels have influenced his career in…

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Shop Road extension opens to traffic

  July 26, 2019

Shop Road Extension is now open to motorists from Pineview Road to Longwood Road. The new four-lane divided highway runs about a mile and crosses over Reeder Point Branch. Work…

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Rotary blood drive helps save lives

  July 26, 2019

Stephen West takes part in Capital Rotary’s summer blood drive held July 24 in downtown Columbia. The drive collected 42 units of blood from 38 donors, including six first-time donors.…

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Johnson joins Morton & Gettys

  July 26, 2019

Lance Johnson, an experienced real estate attorney, has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice focuses on commercial real estate and education law. Johnson is returning to the…

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VentureSouth Having a Record-Breaking 2019

  July 25, 2019

 VentureSouth, one of the top 10 angel investment groups in the United States with nearly 350 members, announces another record-breaking level of investing during the first half of 2019. To…

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Mentors chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th class

  July 25, 2019

Mentors Chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th Class Twenty-one innovative leaders who have made lasting impact on the state are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2020. Accomplished and…

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United Community Banks, Inc. reports strong second quarter results

  July 25, 2019

United Community Banks, Inc. announced its second quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, improved operating efficiency and strong asset quality. Diluted earnings per share were $0.55,…

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Play With Your City 2019 winning design announced

  July 25, 2019

Pond & Company wins design competition The Columbia Design League (CDL), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art, announced the selection of a winning design for Play With…

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South Carolina ETV launches country music songwriting contest

  July 25, 2019

Contest is part of engagement campaign around “Country Music” documentary film premiering in September South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) today announced the launch of a country music songwriting contest, taking…

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Smithey Ironware expanding Charleston County operations

  July 24, 2019

Smithey Ironware Company, a designer and manufacturer of premium cast iron and carbon steel cookware, is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The more than $2 million investment is expected…

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First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in Columbia

  July 23, 2019

10th Annual Jump-Start Back-to-School event offers health screenings, school supplies, backpacks and more Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its 10th annual Jump-Start Back-to-School event, featuring back-to-school information, health screenings, children’s…

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United Way of the Midlands honors top volunteers for 2019

  July 23, 2019

United Way of the Midlands announced the recipients of its annual Volunteer Awards honoring local community members for their outstanding volunteer efforts. “United Way is proud to serve as a…

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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2019

  July 23, 2019

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019. 2019 Second Quarter Highlights…

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Top Grossing Movies – July 23, 2019

  July 23, 2019

  Theatrical grosses from comScore    Week of 07/19/2019 to 07/25/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lion King 1  $191,770,759  $191,770,759 2 Spider-Man: Far From Home 3…

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Removing boards is not the answer to education challenges

  July 22, 2019

By Tony Folk SCSBA President and Dorchester County School District Four School Board Member   The idea that “the government closest to the people serves the people best,” is a…

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South Carolina students participate in SkillsUSA Championships

  July 22, 2019

  Eleven students from South Carolina recently competed in the SkillsUSA Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 26-27. During this competition, more than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students —…

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Caslen selected UofSC’s 29th president

  July 19, 2019

Robert “Bob” Caslen, a retired lieutenant general and the former superintendent and president of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, was selected the 29th president of the University of…

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Richland One announces principal appointments

  July 18, 2019

New principals will greet students at five Richland One schools when the 2019-2020 school year begins on August 21. Monica Adams is the new principal at Carver-Lyon Elementary School. Dr.…

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Aflac awards $125K in grants to SC nonprofits

  July 18, 2019

Aflac is granting $125,000 to 17 local nonprofits working on projects that support health & well-being, education, and community development programs.  The selected organizations and their projects are: Autism Academy…

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Renovated flex space coming to West Columbia’s Triangle City

  July 18, 2019

Renovation is underway on 1205 D Avenue in Triangle City in West Columbia to create a new flex space. The former medical office building is being redeveloped by Joe E.…

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