Terminix named one of the best places to work in South Carolina
October 16, 2019
Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Palmetto State, has been named one of the Best Places To Work in South Carolina for the sixth year in a row…
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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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Your Voice Matters during Let’s Talk Race Program at Richland Library – October 22
October 15, 2019
Your voice matters. In partnership with the Central Carolina Community Foundation’s (CCCF) On the Table initiative, please join Richland Library for Let’s Talk Race from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Tuesday,…
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United Way of the Midlands, Dominion Energy South Carolina and HomeServe Cares Foundation present $12,500 donation to Senior Resources, Inc.
October 15, 2019HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of home repair solutions, through its HomeServe Cares Foundation and partnership with Dominion Energy South Carolina presented today a $12,500 donation to United Way…
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Proceeds Top $500,000 for the 29th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K Oct. 12
October 15, 2019
Nearly 5,300 registered walkers and runners participated in the 29th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K, presented by Nephron, at Segra Park on Oct.…
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Haigler named to prestigious Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
October 15, 2019
Nick Haigler, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been admitted as a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. The FDCC is an organization of civil…
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Matthew Winokur joins Novolex as Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs
October 15, 2019
Matthew Winokur has been named Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Novolex, a new position at the company. As Senior Vice President, Winokur will help bring a unified approach…
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Bookman Road Elementary School earns national recognition for inclusion
October 15, 2019
Bookman Road Elementary School has been named a Special Olympics Unified Champion School. The media is invited to the banner presentation by Special Olympics South Carolina on Tuesday, October 15…
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West Columbia offers new ways to pay utility bills and traffic citations
October 15, 2019
The City of West Columbia has new and enhanced ways to pay utility bills and traffic citations. The new system gives the ability to view water and sewer account details…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
October 15, 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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East Point Academy Head of School Mark Bounds joins Bilingualism Matters Board at USC
October 15, 2019
The Bilingualism Matters Executive Board at the University of South Carolina College of Education welcomed new member, Mark Bounds, on October 9, 2019 at their monthly meeting. Bounds will assist…
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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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Justin Bamberg to speak at Remington College Columbia Campus graduation ceremony October 18
October 15, 2019
Remington College Columbia Campus’ class of 2019 will hear from a key South Carolina lawmaker during their Oct. 18 graduation ceremony. The commencement speaker will be State Representative and prominent…
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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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Moore School’s Center for Executive Succession recognizes retired Aetna CEO with leadership award
October 14, 2019
The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business will present the Center for Executive Succession’s 2019 Leadership Legacy Award to former Aetna Inc. chairman and CEO, Ronald A.…
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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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Researcher to give update on the Hunley in free Relic Room lecture
October 14, 2019
H. L. Hunley became the first submarine in history to sink an opposing warship in battle. The sub itself sank shortly thereafter in Charleston Harbor, and all eight hands were…
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Richland Library celebrates graduation of five students from Career Online High School
October 14, 2019Five local students, between the ages of 22 and 47, have officially moved their tassels from right to left. Richland Library hosted its first Career Online High School (COHS) graduation…
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Home services Company Carolina Conditions acquires local electrical company
October 14, 2019
Carolina Conditions buys Columbia Electric Service Carolina Conditions, a heating and air, electrical and plumbing company based in Lexington, today announced the acquisition of Columbia Electric Service, an electrical company…
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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
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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EdVenture’s Halloween Hoopla is a night of BIG Family Fun – October 31
October 14, 2019What Do 300 Pumpkins and 125,000 Candy Pieces Equal? BIG FUN at EdVenture’s Halloween Hoopla! It’s a night of Halloween fun at EdVenture’s annual Halloween Hoopla celebration on Thursday, October…
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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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South Carolina Wildlife Federation celebrates City of Columbia Community Wildlife Habitat announcement
October 11, 2019
In a ceremony at the Robert Mills House and Gardens, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) celebrated the City of Columbia’s new status as a certified Community Wildlife Habitat. SCWF…
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View “Emanuel” & hear from Charleston church shooting survivor in Columbia
October 11, 2019
Hear the untold story of the victims and survivors of the Charleston church shooting. Join Richland Library for the Film Screening & Discussion: Emanuel from 3 – 5 p.m., Sunday,…
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LS3P architects to host “Light the Night” walking team to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)
October 11, 2019
LS3P’s Columbia office is continuing its 15 th anniversary celebration by participating in the “Light the Night” eventheld at the State House on Tuesday, October 29. The annual series of…
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South Carolina State Fair doubles previous year’s opening day attendance
October 11, 2019
39,416 guests turn out as fair debuts free daily circus The 150th anniversary South Carolina State Fair opened the gates to lots of enthusiasm and near record-setting crowds on opening…
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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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Specific Chiropractic celebrates 10 years serving the Midlands
October 11, 2019
No one questions that a safe building needs a strong, secure foundation. When a shift or damage happens, problems arise and the floors creak, doors stick and the walls crack.…
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Beard and Till Poteat co-author latest edition of authoritative book on workers’ compensation
October 11, 2019
Robinson Gray members Grady L. Beard and Shannon Till Poteat are among the seven co-authors of the new seventh edition of The Law of Workers’ Compensation Insurance in South Carolina.…
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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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Sylvan Learning Center brings on new Director of Education
October 10, 2019
After years of transforming young lives as a teacher, Sharon D. Smith will continue her impact as Director of Education at Sylvan Learning of Northeast Columbia. Before receiving her teaching…
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Edward Jones associates join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimers
October 10, 2019
Edward Jones Raises Funds and Awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease as Title Sponsor The financial service firm is the national presenting sponsor of this year’s walk and has committed $12 million…
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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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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities celebrates 20th anniversary
October 9, 2019
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the opening of its public residential high school for the arts in Greenville. To kick off…
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Adams and Reese Attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (by BL Rankings, LLC) 2020
October 9, 2019
Adams and Reese is pleased to announce the inclusion of attorneys throughout the firm’s regional footprint in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America (by BL Rankings, LLC). Additionally, the…
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Congaree Land Trust presents Fall Celebration
October 9, 2019
Support Conservation with Paddle and Pickin’ on the Broad River! Join Congaree Land Trust (CLT) for this year’s Fall Celebration— Paddle and Pickin’ on the Broad River—on Sunday, November 10th…
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UofSC Theatre presents “Much Ado About Nothing”
October 9, 2019
Heightened Language Meets High Art in UofSC’s Much Ado About Nothing at Longstreet Theatre Love, deception, and razor-sharp repartee take the Longstreet Theatre stage this month as the UofSC Theatre Program presents William…
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Richland Two Principal wins leadership award
October 9, 2019
Round Top Elementary School Principal Jeaneen Tucker is the recipient of a 2019 WE Are LEADing Award. “Every day with my aviators is a joyful adventure,” Tucker said. “It’s my…
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Richland Two schools earn Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards
October 9, 2019
Eleven Richland Two schools have earned Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards for their performance during the 2018-2019 school year. Gold Forest Lake Elementary NASA Explorer School Lake Carolina Elementary…
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Friends of Aaron announce memorial mural project at Hunter Gatherer on Main Street
October 9, 2019
Friends of Aaron and Hunter Gatherer on Main are partnering to create a mural in commemoration of Aaron Graves, a beloved member of the Community who passed away June 5,…
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Vampyr! The Opera haunts October 19th
October 9, 2019
Operatic horror musical Vampyr! comes back to life on October 19th Columbia Operatic Laboratory presents Vampyr! (Thrills, Chills, Bromance and Pretty Singing) at 7:30pm on Saturday, October 19 at Irmo…
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Whistleblower Protections and Retaliation Risks
October 9, 2019
By David Dubberly Whistleblower issues are in the news, mainly because a U.S. intelligence officer recently filed a complaint against President Trump under the Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act (ICWPA). …
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The Charter Institute at Erskine experiment is working: SC Report Card data shows charter school growth
October 8, 2019
In 2017, the Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) was established by Erskine College as a charter school authorizer to improve public education across the state of South Carolina. After only…
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United Way of the Midlands now accepting applications for its Blueprint for Leadership professional development series
October 8, 2019
United Way of the Midlands is accepting applications for Blueprint for Leadership, a comprehensive leadership and board development training program, today through January 21, 2020. Blueprint for Leadership is designed…
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