GSSM student awarded first place in the high school division of the 2019 Eastern Regional Youth Art Month Exhibition/Competition
April 25, 2019Eastern Region Youth Art Month Exhibition at the Morris Gallery at the Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library April 27-30, 2019 SC Governor’s School for Science & Math (GSSM) student…
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SCMA honors companies for Excellence in Corporate Responsibility
April 25, 2019
At its statewide annual meeting in Charleston, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance awarded 20 South Carolina manufacturing facilities with its Corporate Responsibility Award for their accomplishments in 2018. The Award…
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South Carolina State Museum presents: Reflections on the River
April 25, 2019
New art exhibit to feature 16th and 19th century prints on display for the first time The South Carolina State Museum announced the opening of its new art exhibit, Reflections on the…
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“Make-A-Wish South Carolina Day” to celebrate the chapter’s 35th Anniversary
April 25, 2019
The wish-granting community of South Carolina has a special day to look forward to. The S.C. Office of the Governor has issued a proclamation naming April 27, 2019 as “Make-A-Wish®…
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Three Providence Health nurses receive 2019 Palmetto Gold Award
April 25, 2019
Each year the South Carolina Nurses Foundation recognizes 100 nurses who exemplify excellence in practice and commitment to the profession. Nurses are nominated across the entire state from a variety…
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Bring your appetite as guests share recipes in Richland Library’s Teaching Kitchen
April 25, 2019Temperatures are beginning to heat up outside, and activity is heating up inside Richland Library’s Teaching Kitchen as well. Staff are welcoming two special guests to our Northeast location (7490…
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Colliers International | South Carolina brokers lease of industrial building in Timmonsville, South Carolina
April 25, 2019
Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Thomas Beard represented the landlord, Reger Holdings LLC, in the lease of approximately 74,490 square feet of industrial space in Timmonsville,…
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Veteran tax attorney Timothy Thompson joins Robinson Gray law firm
April 25, 2019
Veteran tax attorney Timothy C. Thompson has joined Robinson Gray law firm as Of Counsel. This will be a new practice area for the firm, and Thompson brings extensive and…
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National Drug Take Back Day -CVS Pharmacy & Walgreens
April 24, 2019The Lexington Police Department, along with the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be working together on Saturday, April 27, 2019, during…
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Wilson Kibler brokers the sale of 113 Executive Pointe Blvd. for $495,000
April 24, 2019
Coleman Davis and Boo K. Moca, of Wilson Kibler, represented the seller in the disposition of the 10,000 square foot office building located at 113 Executive Point Blvd. for $495,000. The…
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Adams and Reese recognized in Law Websites Category in 23rd Annual Webby Awards
April 24, 2019
Adams and Reese has been named an official Honoree in the Law Websites category in the 23rd Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby…
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Richland Northeast principal named best magnet school leader
April 24, 2019Dr. Sabrina J. Suber, principal of Richland Northeast High School, received a surprise announcement at the 37th National Conference on Magnet Schools in Baltimore, Maryland earlier this month. Magnet…
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Max Metcalf elected Chairman of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
April 24, 2019
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Max Metcalf, Manager of Government and Community Relations at BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC, as the next Chairman of the organization’s Board of Directors. The…
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Mashburn Construction completes new, modern hotel in Orangeburg
April 24, 2019
This month, a new, modern hotel in Orangeburg is accepting guests. Tru by Hilton® Orangeburg is located at 739 Citadel Road, just off of I-26 and I-95. The brand offers…
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City Aims to Make Progress, Keep Quality
April 24, 2019
Columbia is planning for a future that is innovative and progressive, but also aims to maintain quality of life. That’s the message guest speaker Krista Hampton brought to Capital Rotary…
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Beth Richardson joins Spring 2019 Class of Diversity Leaders Initiative
April 24, 2019
Beth Burke Richardson, a member with Robinson Gray Law Firm, has joined the Midlands Spring 2019 Class of the Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative. The Riley Institute at Furman started…
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Nonprofit Cola Town Bike Collective to launch ‘Sprocket” cycling app for Columbia, S.C., at May 1 event
April 24, 2019To kick off national Bike Month, the Cola Town Bike Collective (CTBC) is launching Sprocket, its new web-based app for cycling routes across the Columbia, S.C., region, with a celebration…
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Za’s on Devine launches new party packages for private dining space
April 24, 2019
Za’s on Devine — a locally owned, neighborhood restaurant and bar in Columbia’s Devine Street district — has released new private dining party packages. With graduation around the corner, these…
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Cohn Construction Services Completes Self-Storage Facility
April 24, 2019
COLUMBIA, SC, April 15, 2019– Cohn Construction Services has completed the construction of CubeSmart Self-Storage on Old Cherokee Road in Lexington, SC. The four-story 75,500 square foot self-storage facility located…
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Author Jerred Metz to discuss new novel about 30th Division in World War I
April 24, 2019
Local author Jerred Metz has just released a novel based on the experience of the 30th Infantry Division in France in the First World War. On Sunday, May 5, he…
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Theodore & Associates Insurance choose United Way of the Midlands as its “Commit to Cola” charity of the quarter
April 24, 2019
Theodore & Associates announced donations from its quarterly referral program “Commit to Cola” will support United Way of the Midlands. “We are thrilled to be supporting United Way’s incredible mission…
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Dominion Energy announces Wayne Vermullen as General Manager for Dominion Energy Carolina Gas Transmission
April 24, 2019
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) has announced that Tommy “Wayne” Vermullen has been named General Manager of the company’s South Carolina subsidiary Dominion Energy Carolina Gas Transmission (DECGT). As General Manager,…
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Missionary Andrew Brunson to deliver Erskine commencement address
April 24, 2019
Erskine College and Theological Seminary will mark the completion of the 2018-19 academic year with a commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m. under the towers of the Erskine…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports EPS of $0.55 and ROA of 1.44% for Q1 2019
April 24, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) announced its first quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, improved operating efficiency and continued strong asset quality. Reported diluted…
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AIA Greater Columbia at First Thursday: 2019 People’s Choice Awards
April 24, 2019
AIA Greater Columbia @ First Thursday, “2019 People’s Choice Awards,” to Take Place at 1530 Main Street, Columbia at May 2nd First Thursday Clemson University: School of Architecture: A Library…
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Rotary partners with Pelion Basketball Team
April 23, 2019Photo Players from l/r Deshaun Gray, Dillan Williamson, Ethan Davis, Malcolm Davis, Trayvon Alston, Nico Austin, Jacob Lucas, Jaylen Davis, Jeramiah Green Jaylen Crawford (not pictured) and Brady Szumilas (not…
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Congaree National Park to conduct prescribed burn
April 23, 2019Staff at Congaree National Park, along with park partners, are preparing to conduct a prescribed burn on 384 acres Thursday, April 25, weather and conditions permitting. This fire is intended…
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UCI Medical Affiliates completes new executive leadership team
April 23, 2019UCI Medical Affiliates, the nonmedical management company of Doctors Care urgent care and Progressive Physical Therapy, announced the completion of its new executive leadership team. The new team aims…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation recognized with SCPRSA Awards
April 23, 2019
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s public relations work was recently recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The annual awards…
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Southern First results for the first quarter of 2019
April 23, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $6.0 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, for the first quarter…
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The Shopping Center Group brings second GreenWise to South Carolina
April 23, 2019
Publix spin-off to anchor Columbia Development’s Lexington Marketplace. TSCG (The Shopping Center Group), one of the largest, privately owned, retail-focused real estate advisory firms in the United States, with offices…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Mike Redden to director of national accounts
April 23, 2019
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Mike Redden has been promoted to director of national accounts. In his new role, Redden will…
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Michael Ferber named CEO of Dovetail Insurance
April 23, 2019
Dovetail Insurance, an InsurTech company that serves independent agents providing small commercial insurance, today announced the appointment of Michael Ferber as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dovetail is a member of Victor,…
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LawyerLisa Managing Attorney recognized by Columbia Regional Business Report’s List of Icons and Phenoms
April 23, 2019
LawyerLisa, LLC announced that Managing Attorney, Lisa Hostetler Brown, has been recognized for her influence in her industry and personal impact on the community having been honored in the Columbia…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 22, 2019
April 23, 2019
Week of 04/19/2019 to 04/25/2019 Rank Title Rating Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Curse Of La Llorona R 1 3,372 $26,347,631 $26,347,631 2 Shazam! PG13 3 4,183…
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Alumnae Chapter celebrates 25 years of Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service in the Midlands
April 23, 2019The Richland County Alumnae (RCA) Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is celebrating its Silver Anniversary this week. RCA is one of two alumnae chapters of Delta Sigma Theta…
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Friends of Sesqui to kick off 2019 concert in the part series with the McKenzie Butler Band
April 23, 2019
Friends of Sesqui is set to host a family-friendly concert in the park with music from local group, McKenzie Butler Band on Saturday, May 19th. The concert is free to…
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City of Columbia and Two Men and a Truck start Movers for Moms Campaign to seek donations for displaced mothers
April 22, 2019
The City of Columbia is conducting a donation drive with Two Men and a Truck for their Movers for Moms Campaign. Movers for Moms seek to recognize moms in crisis…
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City of Columbia is working to ensure a complete and accurate count of all its residents in the 2020 U.S. Census
April 22, 2019The City of Columbia is working to ensure a complete and accurate count of all its residents in the 2020 U.S. Census by appointing a team of community members, known…
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March of Dimes to host Lobby Day – May 1
April 22, 2019
On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 March of Dimes is hosting a Lobby Day at the South Carolina State House to bring awareness to World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day and…
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Hammond students win several academic and athletic state championships
April 22, 2019
Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, announces that its students of varying ages have won seven state championships this spring. The…
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As many mistrust the national media, the value of local news shines through
April 22, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller In January, a “bombshell” report by an online news site alleged that President Trump had personally instructed his attorney to lie to congress – a serious…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2019
April 22, 2019
Number of South Carolinians Employed Continues Record Climb Unemployment Rate Remains At Historic Lows The number of individuals working moved substantially higher, by an estimated 6,826 people, establishing a new…
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The COMET to host Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Public Participation meeting
April 22, 2019
The COMET (Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority) is hosting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Public Participation meeting to solicit input in the establishment of the three-year DBE goal for contracts…
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Hear about Wade Hampton’s Iron Scouts, the ‘Confederate Special Forces’
April 19, 2019
They were stationed permanently behind enemy lines, where they gathered intelligence, identified targets of opportunity, and engaged in guerrilla warfare. Union soldiers dubbed them the “Iron Scouts.” To author Michael…
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$20,000 awarded to 11 local nonprofits for inaugural Beyond the Table mini-grants
April 18, 2019
Projects inspired by conversations during Central Carolina Community Foundation’s first On the Table initiative Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ center for philanthropy – awarded $20,000 total to 11…
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WREN sells out third-annual Summit; leads discussion on pay, workplace and social equity
April 18, 2019
The Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network (WREN) hosted a sell-out crowd for their third-annual conference, 2019 WREN Summit: The Time Is Now. The event, held Monday, April 1 in conjunction…
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ASAP Heating and Air lives up to its name by revamping company in record time
April 18, 2019
ASAP Heating and Air, a locally owned and operated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) company, takes steps forward by updating and rebranding all areas of the company to continue…
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Take a Healthy Step to Walk@Lunch with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
April 18, 2019
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is asking people to take a step toward better health by stepping out during its annual National Walk@Lunch Day on Thursday, April 25. As in…
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City celebrates National Historic Preservation Month in May
April 18, 2019The month of May has been proclaimed National Historic Preservation Month in the City of Columbia. Since its inception by the National Trust for Historic Preservation during the 1970s, National…
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