SC Chamber announces 2018 Safety Award winners
March 29, 2019
South Carolina Businesses with Successful Safety Records Honored at Annual Luncheon The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce presented 170 Safety Awards at a luncheon presented by Sonoco at the Columbia…
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Hammond School hosts humanitarian aid worker and author
March 29, 2019Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, welcomed to campus Carl Wilkens, author of I’m Not Leaving and an American who chose…
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Two Midlands natives and two Midlands school district leaders to be honored at annual gala
March 29, 2019Three accomplished South Carolina public school graduates and three lifelong educators are going to be honored at an upcoming gala. The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association…
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Newly signed law allows for hemp program expansion
March 29, 2019
South Carolina Governor Henry D. McMaster signed into law a bill which expands the number of growers who can participate in the state’s hemp program and the amount of acreage…
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Office of Business Opportunities call for presenters for 7th Annual Small Business Week
March 29, 2019The Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) issued a Call for Presenters for the 7th Annual Small Business Week Conference to be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Friday, May…
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Subway announces multimillion-dollar remodel investment in South Carolina franchises
March 29, 2019The new restaurant design at Subway restaurants – shown here at a shop on Pelham Road in Greenville, S.C. – gets a boost with a corporate investment for franchises. Subway…
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Council Chair Livingston: Statement regarding the Interim Administrator
March 29, 2019
Richland County Council Chair Paul Livingston announced today that Interim County Administrator Ed Gomeau’s agreement with the County ends March 31. Council will vote to name a new Interim Administrator…
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Greenville’s Sprague presented with Engineer of the Year Award
March 28, 2019
C. Joel Sprague, P.E., a Senior Engineer and Technical Director with TRI Environmental’s South Carolina laboratories in Anderson and Greenville, has been presented the South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers’…
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Life-saving equipment to be accessible at all Richland Library locations
March 28, 2019In an effort to save lives, Richland Library is receiving a more than $16,000 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and accessories…
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Clyburn and Sanders introduce bill to expand community health centers
March 28, 2019House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced legislation Thursday to extend and expand funding for community health centers and the National Health Service Corps. If Congress…
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Grand Opening set for Richland Library’s final bond referendum project
March 28, 2019WHAT: Southeast Grand Opening Celebration WHEN: 3 p.m., Friday, April 12 WHERE: Richland Library Southeast 7421 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia, SC 29209 WHO: Free and open to the public…
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Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
March 28, 2019Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help make sure Habitat families are not starting a new year without enough to…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline collects 2,792 food items for Harvest Hope Food Bank
March 28, 2019
The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline announced that it collected nearly 2,800 food items during its recent Harvest Hope Food Drive. Blair Cato employees were split into three…
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Dean Schuster of truematter and David Anderson of Lexington Medical Center to Speak at Health and IT Marketing Conference
March 28, 2019
Dean Schuster, partner of user experience consulting firm truematter, and David Anderson, senior broadcast producer at Lexington Medical Center, will speak at the Health and IT Marketing Conference (HITMC) on…
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ABC Project names new executive director
March 28, 2019
Dr. Kim Wilson promoted to lead Arts in Basic Curriculum Project The Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) Project is announcing the promotion of Dr. Kim Wilson to be the program’s…
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Together SC offers training for Lowcountry nonprofit leaders
March 27, 2019
Together SC brings together local sponsors Boeing and Grayson Law Firm along with long-standing natives, June Bradham and Tucker Branham of CDM to host the 2019 Lowcountry Board Leadership Summit…
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Deputies score high in Quarry Crusher Run
March 27, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Twenty-seven deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) joined other Midlands-area runners in the EIGHTH ANNUAL QUARRY CRUSHER RUN at the Vulcan Materials Quarry…
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Alaina Coates Basketball Camp proceeds benefit The Salvation Army
March 27, 2019WNBA Star Alaina Coates will be hosting her second annual Basketball Camp on March 30, 2019 at the Brookland Health and Wellness Center. The camp costs $30.00 per camper…
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Midlands Education and Business Alliance connects Midlands students to careers in architecture, construction
March 27, 2019
Midlands Education and Business Alliance connects students and educators from Midlands’ Schools to careers in architecture and construction at the Carolina Classic Home and Garden Show Midlands Education and Business…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces next Director of the S.C. Department of Social Services
March 27, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster today nominated Michael Leach to be the next director of the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS). Leach, a trained mental health clinician, has over 10…
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Jeff Scaccia named Vice President for Finance and Administration at Presbyterian College
March 27, 2019
Jeff Scaccia has been named vice president for finance and administration for Presbyterian College, PC President Bob Staton announced today. Scaccia comes to PC from the University of the Ozarks…
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Junior Achievement and Lexington One Technology Center partner to inspire students about Careers in STEM
March 27, 2019
On March 28th (8:30am until 3:00pm), Junior Achievement (JA) and Lexington One Technology Center(LTC) will host seventy female high school students from Lexington One High School to show them what career…
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ROI COMMERCIAL completes 5.7 million dollar investment sale
March 27, 2019
Sherri C. Burriss, Principal and Broker for ROI Commercial, LLC, recently completed the $5,700,000 investment sale of the Plex HiWire Family Fun and Sports Center. The trampoline park and ice-skating…
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Technology employment expands its presence in the South Carolina workforce
March 27, 2019
Technology-related employment in South Carolina grew by some 4,000 new jobs in 2018 and the tech sector increased its contribution to the state’s economy, according to Cyberstates 2019™. Cyberstates is the definitive guide…
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2019-2020 Richland Two Teacher of the Year finalists announced
March 27, 2019
Richland School District Two announced the five finalists for 2019-2020 district Teacher of the Year. The finalists and their schools are Jennifer Bull, Longleaf Middle; Andrew Chambers, Richland Northeast High;…
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Registration open for City’s Summer Camps Program
March 27, 2019Registration for the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Camps Program, which includes weekly camps and a variety of specialty camps, is open for children ages 5 and up. Weekly…
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LS3P’s design of Jackson Creek Elementary wins merit award
March 27, 2019Photo credit Matt Silk LS3P’s 21st century design for Richland School District Two’s Jackson Creek Elementary received a Merit Award from the Association for Learning Environments SC (A4LE SC)…
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NAI Columbia closes ±12.29 acre multifamily land sale in Columbia
March 26, 2019NAI Columbia is pleased to announce the sale of ±12.29 acres of land located at the intersection of North Lake Drive and Lake Murray Boulevard in Columbia, SC. Principal…
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Truematter welcomes new Project Manager Jordan Veverica to the team
March 26, 2019Truematter welcomed Jordan Veverica as a new project manager for the Columbia, South Carolina team. Jordan’s extensive experience as an interactive project manager has given him a talent for building…
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REI Co-Op to open 20,000 sq. ft. store in Columbia’s BullStreet District
March 26, 2019New retailer known for quality outdoor gear to locate to downtown Columbia REI Co-op announced plans to build a 20,000 sq. ft. store in the BullStreet District in downtown…
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Mashburn Construction company adds Tori Wallace-Babcock to Upstate office
March 26, 2019
Mashburn Construction announced the hire of Tori Wallace-Babcock as Assistant Project Manager for the company’s Greenville Office. Tori brings over 7 years of development, real estate, and construction related experience…
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Mixed-use development coming to Cottontown
March 26, 2019NOMA Station, a new mixed-use development is coming to the historic Cottontown neighborhood in Columbia at the corner of Main Street and Confederate Avenue. A new single-story shell structure designed…
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‘Making a Difference’ for diverse populations
March 26, 2019
Families who work with Lexington District One Parent Educator Gigi E. Towers know she makes a positive difference in their child’s education. Now, the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs…
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Davis joins Morton & Gettys as an associate
March 26, 2019
Davis C. Riddle has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will include corporate law, commercial leasing and commercial real estate and development. Riddle is a licensed attorney…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh, The Transit Guy
March 26, 2019
By John Andoh Welcome to COMET Chat! This is a monthly feature where I would give updates on The COMET progress, as the Central Midlands leading mobility manager in…
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South Carolina’s first high school film festival set for April in Blythewood
March 26, 2019
Doko Film Fest, the first competitive event showcasing the work of filmmakers ages 15 to 18, will have its inaugural event here April 26 and 27. The festival gives high…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Cindy Howard and Katie Guthrie as Educators of the Month
March 26, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recently recognized Cindy Howard and Katie Guthrie of Gateway Elementary School in Travelers Rest as the March Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program Educators of the…
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Bank of America Private Bank expands South Carolina Team
March 25, 2019
Bank of America Private Bank today announced two strategic new hires, emphasizing the firm’s ongoing commitment to the Columbia, South Carolina community. Columbia is home to 826,600 residents and boasts…
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Creston Dental opens 3 new offices in the Columbia area
March 25, 2019
Affordable Dental Care and Oral Health Education for Patients of All Ages Creston Dental & Braces, a kids-focused family dental practice, will be opening its doors to the Columbia community…
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DHEC partners with veterinarians to offer low-cost rabies vaccinations
March 25, 2019
Several South Carolina veterinarians are partnering with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) this spring to help pet owners protect themselves, their families, communities and pets from…
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Top Grossing Movies – March 25, 2019
March 25, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 03/22/2019 to 03/28/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Us R Universal 1 3,741 $71,117,625 $71,117,625 2 Captain…
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Mayor Benjamin and City of Columbia announce Columbia Youth Commission election
March 25, 2019Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia are relaunching the Columbia Youth Commission program and will hold an election for students in Richland and Lexington counties on May…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd tops Bond Buyer list for 2018
March 25, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Public Finance practice group closed over $1.5 billion of bond transactions in 2018, placing the firm first among South Carolina law firms for overall volume, according to…
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Sen. Cory Booker to serve as SC State commencement speaker
March 25, 2019
SC State University will hold its spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at the Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. New Jersey senator and 2020 presidential candidate, Cory…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
March 25, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Ryan McCue represented the buyer in the purchase…
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RCSD deputy honored by neighborhood crime watch
March 25, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Corporal Marcus Kim, a Community Action Team (CAT) supervisor with the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), was recognized last week by the Charleswood neighborhood in…
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Come Wish Upon a Star with Town Theatre’s My Son Pinocchio: Geppetto’s Musical Tale
March 25, 2019With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Pocahontas, Wicked, Pippin) and book by David I. Stern, My Son Pinocchio is based on the classic tale of Pinocchio but told from…
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State Barbecue Champion named at Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival
March 25, 2019
The 8th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival named a new State Barbecue Champion on Saturday, March 23. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture hosted this competition at the…
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PC student’s artwork challenges, Heals
March 25, 2019An exhibit featuring the artwork of Presbyterian College senior art major Lauren Adkins, of Simpsonville, S.C., is now on display at the Elizabeth Stone Harper Gallery. The exhibit will run…
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Fisher Phillips attorneys named to BTI’s Client Service All Stars
March 22, 2019
Fisher Phillips announces that two of the firm’s labor and employment attorneys have been chosen as legal “Client Service All-Stars” by the BTI Consulting Group. Michael R. Galey, a partner…
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