Southern First named a top performing bank by Sandler O’Neill
October 4, 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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County of Lexington announces Sarah Johnson as new Economic Development Director
October 4, 2019
The County of Lexington announced the hiring of Sarah Johnson as the County’s new Economic Development Director. Johnson is charged with growing the economic health of the County by building…
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EarlyAct Launched at St. Peter’s School
October 4, 2019
Rotary clubs in the Columbia area have launched an EarlyAct Club at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic School. EarlyAct is a service organization for elementary students ages 5 to 13. It…
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Richland, Lexington County residents can drop off items at Recycling Event
October 4, 2019Saturday, Oct. 12, 8 a.m. to noon at Irmo High School, 6671 St. Andrews Road, Columbia Residents of Richland and Lexington counties are encouraged to bring recyclable materials to a…
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AIA South Carolina recognizes excellence in architecture and design in communities throughout the state
October 4, 2019
The American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina Chapter (AIASC) announced the 2019 recipients of the annual AIASC Design and Chapter Awards. The awards program encourages and recognizes design excellence throughout…
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Richland, Lexington County residents can drop off items at Recycling Event
October 3, 2019
Residents of Richland and Lexington counties are encouraged to bring recyclable materials to a joint event in which household goods will also be accepted for reuse. Electronics, household hazardous waste,…
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Iris Griffin joins the Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees
October 3, 2019
The Columbia Museum of Art announces that Iris N. Griffin has joined its board of trustees for the 2019 – 2020 term. Griffin joined the board in August and is…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various Boards and Commissions
October 3, 2019The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking three (3) Applicants. The purpose of BPAC…
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Richland One celebrates highest graduation rate in district’s history
October 3, 2019
At 82.2%, Richland One’s 2019 high school graduation rate is not only the highest in the district’s history, it’s also higher than the statewide average of 81.1%. Ecstatic Richland One…
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The Comet partners with the City of Columbia’s Complete Count Committee to increase awareness about the importance of being counted
October 3, 2019
The COMET announced a new partnership with the City of Columbia’s Complete Count Committee to encourage City residents to participate in the Census since every person counts. Participation in the…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 Business Leader, Public Servant, and Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award Winners
October 3, 2019
Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Summit in November The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for the 2019 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant…
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WACH FOX hires new Chief Meteorologist, Josh Knight
October 3, 2019
WACH FOX 57 announced the hiring of Josh Knight as the new Chief Meteorologist of the SkyWACH weather team. He will lead the current weather team of Marina Neuman and…
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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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