Escape Artist announces horror escape room just in time for Halloween season
September 18, 2018The Upstate’s only independently designed and operated escape room, Escape Artist, will soon be unveiling its largest and scariest themed room to date. It will terrify you. Dubbed The Starlight…
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Ben Nemo, chief marketer behind the resurgence of Krystal burger restaurants, to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails – September 27
September 18, 2018Speaker to share story behind the revitalization of the country’s second-oldest burger chain Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces that Benjamin Nemo, the top…
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Jackson hires Ryan McAllen, Lucas Black and Ryan Woodham
September 18, 2018Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Ryan McAllen as senior developer, Lucas Black as IMSA marketing coordinator and Ryan Woodham…
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Upstate Transportation Coalition celebrates Park(ing) Day 2018
September 18, 2018The Upstate Transportation Coalition will participate in PARK(ing) Day on Friday, Sept. 21—a day when parking spaces are transformed into interactive, family-friendly parklets. DATE: Friday, September 21 from 10am-4pm WHERE:…
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Spartanburg leaders ready to make change throughout the county
September 18, 2018The Grassroots Leadership Development Institute (GLDI) graduated twenty-seven new community leaders during a ceremony held at the Spartanburg Marriott Thursday, September 13, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Graduates, their family members,…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes Travis Wharton
September 18, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the engagement of Travis Wharton as consultant for the Network for Southern Economic Mobility Initiative. In 2017, Spartanburg was selected to participate in a two-year…
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Infinity Marketing gladly receives two fall interns
September 18, 2018Infinity Marketing is excited to welcome interns Justin Matthews and Abigail Thomas to the team for the upcoming fall semester. Justin attends Bob Jones University as a Business Administration Major…
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City of Columbia announces two West Nile alerts
September 18, 2018
The City of Columbia has been alerted of two dead birds found within the city limits that have tested positive for West Nile Virus. In response, personnel will begin applying larvicide to the…
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Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas highlights the needs of families with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month PSA campaign
September 18, 2018Nonprofit Seeks to Turn Awareness into Action During September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Cancer is the #1 disease killer of children in America. Over 600 children are diagnosed each year…
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Tickets now on sale for Center for Women conference
September 18, 2018
Tickets now on sale for Center for Women conference International best-selling author set to headline event Tickets are now available for C4WNEW, the Center for Women’s annual two-day conference to…
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Avison Young Charleston commercial real estate transactions
September 17, 2018
Charleston, SC Market 9/4/2018 Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd Garrett CCIM, SIOR and Tradd Varner represented Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the leasing of…
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Avison Young Greenville commercial real estate transactions
September 17, 2018
Greenville, SC Market 9/5/2018 Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Rakan Draz and John Odom represented WFC Travelers Rest, LLC in the leasing of 1400 sf of retail…
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Furman education professor Paul L. Thomas receives award
September 17, 2018
Furman Department of Education Professor Paul L. Thomas has received the 2019 Divergent Award for Excellence in 21st Century Literacies for his collection of essays “Critical Media Literacy and Fake…
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11 Richland One Seniors named 2019 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
September 17, 2018
Eleven Richland One high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. Nationwide, more than 16,000 seniors are competing in this prestigious national program which…
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Dr. Nathan Herz to lead PC’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program
September 17, 2018
Dr. Nathan (“Ben”) Herz has joined PC as an associate professor of occupational therapy and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program director. Herz brings more than 30 years of experience…
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Serve and Connect and local Law Enforcement implementing community drive
September 17, 2018Serve and Connect, the SC Law Enforcement Officers Association and the SC Police Chiefs Association will coordinate a multi-location disaster relief drop off with participating Midlands police departments. The supplies…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes Alicia S. James, MD
September 17, 2018
Lexington Medical Center welcome Alicia S. James, MD, to the hospital’s network of care. Dr. James will practice at Lexington Family Practice Northeast, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice. Dr.…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond reminds charitable donors to give smart after Hurricane Florence devastation
September 17, 2018
As the Carolinas begin their recovery from Hurricane Florence, Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages South Carolinians to stay vigilant when giving to those in need. “Our hearts go out…
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South Carolina 811 advises residents to call before digging as clean up from Hurricane Florence begins
September 17, 2018A free phone call a few days before digging helps identify approximate location of underground utility lines In light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Florence the Communities in…
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Dominion Energy donates 3,000 cases of water to Harvest Hope Food Bank
September 17, 2018To further assist in the Hurricane Florence disaster response efforts, Dominion Energy delivered 3,000 CASES of donated water to Harvest Hope Food Bank’s Columbia, SC location this morning. Harvest Hope serves as…
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West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater will open Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 7 AM
September 17, 2018All sections of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater will be open to the public beginning Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 7 AM. The Riverwalk and Amphitheater were closed…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 17
September 17, 2018
Week of 09/14/2018 to 09/20/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Predator R 20th Century Fox 1 4,037 $24,632,284 $24,632,284 2 The Nun R…
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Carolina Women’s Physical Therapy—the Midland’s only physical therapy practice created exclusively for women—expands services at its new Forest Acres location
September 17, 2018
Celebrating its fifth anniversary as Columbia’s first and only physical therapy practice exclusively devoted to women, Carolina Women’s Physical Therapy and Wellness (CWPTW) announces its new and expanded location at 1735…
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Midlands Mediation Center announces new Executive Director
September 17, 2018
The Midlands Mediation Center, a non-profit conflict resolution organization serving central South Carolina since 1998, announces the selection of Kabrina Bass as its new Executive Director effective September 4, 2018.…
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President Donald J. Trump declares disaster for state of South Carolina and eight counties
September 17, 2018
In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s request, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the state of South Carolina and approved federal reimbursement through FEMA for costs…
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Play me the song of your people: Why your video might be better without you
September 17, 2018
By Taylor Kearns Are you a real person’? Hang on – don’t answer quite yet. Let me explain: Every morning in newsrooms across the country, young reporters pitch stories…
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Shared Assets and Unspoken Expectations
September 17, 2018By Edward W. Kramer With young children at home, my family has a common saying: “Share with your brother/sister.” Interestingly, “sharing” can be as difficult for adult siblings as…
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Colonial Life CEO named Distinguished Alum at UT-Chattanooga
September 17, 2018Over the past four years under the leadership of President and CEO Tim Arnold, Colonial Life has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing voluntary benefits provider. Now protecting more than…
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ADCO ~ Featured Listing
September 17, 2018
Our team. Small but mighty. We are visual artists. Wordsmiths. Strategic planners. Digital storytellers. And social media stars. We have diverse talents. Seasoned pros and young innovators with one common…
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South Carolina 811 advises residents to call before digging as clean up from Hurricane Florence begins
September 17, 2018
A free phone call a few days before digging helps identify approximate location of underground utility lines In light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Florence the Communities in…
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Shared Assets and Unspoken Expectations
September 17, 2018
By Edward W. Kramer With young children at home, my family has a common saying: “Share with your brother/sister.” Interestingly, “sharing” can be as difficult for adult siblings as…
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Colonial Life CEO named Distinguished Alum at UT-Chattanooga
September 17, 2018
Over the past four years under the leadership of President and CEO Tim Arnold, Colonial Life has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing voluntary benefits provider. Now protecting more than…
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The COMET to restore limited service on Sunday and full service on Monday with free service for the entire week
September 16, 2018
The COMET will be restoring limited transit services on Sunday, September 16, 2018 starting at 12:00 noon through 9:00 p.m. as a dial-a-ride service. Customers can call (803) 255-7100 for a ride starting…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, and Colleton counties
September 15, 2018
Evacuation Orders Remain in Effect for all Zones in Georgetown and Horry Counties In coordination with local officials, Governor Henry McMaster announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all…
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City Officials announce customer care information hotline during Hurricane Florence
September 14, 2018
City of Columbia officials are urging citizens to use a primary contact number for information during Hurricane Florence operations. The primary information number is telephone number 803-545-3300. The customer care center…
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Dominion Energy’s Columbia Meet-and-Greet postponed until Oct. 9 due to Hurricane Florence
September 14, 2018
Event was originally scheduled for Monday evening, Sept. 17 Dominion Energy has rescheduled its Sept. 17 Columbia-area community Meet-and-Greet to Tuesday, Oct. 9, because of the impact of Hurricane Florence. The event on Oct. 9 will…
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Hurricane Florence Update: Pet Shelter
September 14, 2018In an effort to assist Hurricane Florence evacuees with pets, Richland County Government will open a pet-friendly shelter to house the animals during the weather emergency. The Richland County Emergency…
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Revised schedule for City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts due to Hurricane Florence
September 14, 2018In an abundance of caution and in anticipation of Hurricane Florence, the City’s Planning and Development Services have cancelled the counts scheduled for this Saturday, September 15, 2018 and Tuesday, September…
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City cautions drivers to avoid flood-prone streets and intersections
September 14, 2018The City of Columbia urges drivers to use caution when driving during severe weather. The following streets and intersections are prone to flooding during heavy rain events. Please avoid these…
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SCDOT extends comment period for Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Project
September 14, 2018
Due to Hurricane Florence, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is extending the comment period on the Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Improvement Project. Written comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement…
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County of Lexington: Emergency Operations Center enters OPCON 3 ahead of storm
September 14, 2018
The County of Lexington Emergency Operations Center has entered operational condition 3, which is a partial activation of the County’s EOC in preparation for the impacts of Hurricane Florence. OPCON…
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Hurricane Florence Update for Richland County
September 14, 2018
As the County prepares for Hurricane Florence, residents are asked to note the following: CLOSING: Richland County offices will close Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17. The County will resume…
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South Carolina Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. celebrates clients’ behavioral health triumphs and announces plans to help more people of all ages
September 13, 2018
This fall, two dreams come true for Greenville Technical College freshman Victoria Foster, who shares that just four years ago, for the fourth time, she tried to take her own…
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Spartanburg arts executive to keynote Arts Council’s Creative Conversations event
September 13, 2018
Jennifer Evins, President and CEO of Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina, will be the featured speaker at the September 17 Creative Conversations Network gathering sponsored by The Arts Council of…
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Moore Beauston & Woodham announces addition
September 13, 2018
Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in West Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and Hartsville, South Carolina is pleased to announce that: Joseph…
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Association Mission: End Alzheimer’s
September 13, 2018The Alzheimer’s Association-South Carolina Chapter’s vision for the future is a world without the dreaded disease of dementia. Taylor Wilson (shown with Rotarian Tony Thompson), chapter director of communications and…
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Rotary Foundation donors saluted
September 13, 2018Four Capital Rotarians have been recognized for their donations to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs promoting peace and world understanding. They are (from left in photo) Alex…
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The City of Columbia urges residents to remove trash away from roadways
September 13, 2018
The City of Columbia is urging residents to cease putting yard trash and bulk items at the curb. This will help keep storm drains and roads clear of debris to…
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RCSD’s STRIKE TEAMS launched ahead of hurricane
September 13, 2018By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Forty-eight hours prior to Hurricane Florence’s projected thrust into central S.C., the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) was already manning RCSD’s command post…
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Hurricane Florence Update: Richland County to Close Friday, Monday
September 13, 2018
Preparations for response and recovery continue Due to the potential effects of Hurricane Florence, Richland County offices will close Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17. The closing does not apply…
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