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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Recovery steps to take after Hurricane Florence
September 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence has the potential to bring catastrophic flooding and wind damage throughout the state of South Carolina. If your business, home, or organization is affected, follow these steps to…
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Presbyterian College cancels classes
September 13, 2018
Presbyterian College has canceled classes on Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17 due to the potential for hazardous weather brought about by Hurricane Florence. College offices will operate on a regular…
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Transit Service Suspension
September 13, 2018
In the wake of Hurricane Florence, The COMET will be suspending all transit services after the 5:30p.m. departure from routine terminals on Thursday, September 13th until further notice. Additionally, the public meeting on…
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AT&T announces text to donate for Hurricane Florence recovery efforts
September 13, 2018
Help people affected by Hurricane Florence. Text “FLORENCE” to 90999 to give $10* that enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster.…
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City officials announce customer care information hotline during Hurricane Florence
September 13, 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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Nothing Bundt Cake bakery leases space at 131 Harbison Boulevard in Columbia
September 13, 2018
Popular retail corridor attracts bakery’s first location in Columbia. Colliers International’s Danny Bonds and Taylor Wolfe represented Biltmore Property Group in the lease of retail space at 131 Harbison Boulevard to the…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes Todd Daugherty
September 13, 2018
Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of Todd Daugherty, Associate AIA. Todd is a recent transplant to Columbia from San Diego, California, where he completed his Architecture studies 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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Association Mission: End Alzheimer’s
September 13, 2018
The 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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Richland County readies for Hurricane Florence
September 12, 2018
Preparations for response and recovery continue As Richland County continues preparations for the potential impacts from Hurricane Florence, residents are urged to make plans now to stay safe. County officials…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund in preparation for Hurricane Florence relief efforts
September 12, 2018Central Carolina Community Foundation is accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund at www.OneSCFund.org to support nonprofit organizations that are, and will be, responding to the needs of individuals affected by…
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Rebuild Upstate announces new additions to 2018 Advisory Council
September 12, 2018Rebuild Upstate has added a new roster for the 2018 Advisory Council. The latest list includes familiar faces as well as new additions. The following members are now part of…
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Engenius web designer to be guest judge at Mauldin’s Annual BBQ Cook-Off
September 12, 2018Ellison Manley, a web designer at digital marketing company Engenius, has been selected as a guest judge for the “Anything Butt” competition on Sept. 21 at the City of Mauldin’s…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union branches closing at noon Thursday in preparation for Hurricane Florence
September 12, 2018SAFE Federal Credit Union is closing 16 of its branches at noon on Thursday due to Hurricane Florence. The branch in Florence will close at the end of business today.…
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Town of Lexington Hurricane Florence update
September 12, 2018
Due to the pending arrival and impact Hurricane Florence will have on South Carolina and the Midlands Region, the Town of Lexington has cancelled the following events: Friday, September 14th…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
September 12, 2018
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Columbia Housing Authority Commission Seeking one (1) Applicant for Appointment. Applicant must reside…
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Palmetto SeniorCare PACE celebrates caregivers during National PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Month
September 12, 2018
September is being celebrated as National PACE® (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Month. The observance recognizes the work of PACE, which coordinates and provides all needed medical care…
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South Carolina Innovation Challenge submission deadline is September 21
September 12, 2018
Calling all teachers and students in grades 3-12! New Deadline! IT-oLogy and the South Carolina Department of Education are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Innovation Challenge submission deadline has been…
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Colliers International | South Carolina announces nine new shareholders
September 12, 2018
Colliers International | South Carolina, the state’s largest independently owned commercial real estate firm, announced the addition of nine new shareholders. Included as new owners of the company are management…
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Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers South Carolina 5K Run & Walk CANCELED
September 12, 2018
After carefully monitoring weather developments with Hurricane Florence, the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers South Carolina 5K Run & Walk committee is canceling the race scheduled forFriday, September 14 in Columbia’s Vista.…
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Salvation Army mobilizing personnel and mobile feeding units ahead of Hurricane Florence
September 12, 2018
Resources and trained emergency experts ready to respond to communities impacted across the Carolinas As Hurricane Florence tracks closer to the Carolinas, The Salvation Army in North and South Carolina…
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State Museum offers free general admission to kids and evacuated families
September 12, 2018
WHO: South Carolina State Museum WHAT: In support of evacuated South Carolina families and out-of-school kids 12 and under, the South Carolina State Museum will be open Tuesday, September 11. As we…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union branches closing at noon Thursday in preparation for Hurricane Florence
September 12, 2018
SAFE Federal Credit Union is closing 16 of its branches at noon on Thursday due to Hurricane Florence. The branch in Florence will close at the end of business today.…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund in preparation for Hurricane Florence relief efforts
September 12, 2018
Central Carolina Community Foundation is accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund at www.OneSCFund.org to support nonprofit organizations that are, and will be, responding to the needs of individuals…
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Residents urged to secure property
September 11, 2018In anticipation of Hurricane Florence, Horry County Emergency Management officials are urging county residents not in evacuation zones to ensure that their properties are secured before the storm arrives. Family…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts mandatory evacuations for southern coastal counties
September 11, 2018Evacuation Order Remains in Effect for Edisto Beach and all Central and Northern Coastal Counties All evacuation routes and zones are detailed in the 2018 S.C. Hurricane Guide Click here to…
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Congaree Vista Guild celebrates opening of R3 Recovery Studio
September 11, 2018The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces the grand opening of…
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ROI Commercial recent transactions
September 11, 2018ROI Commercial announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze: Represented First Community Bank in the sale of 2,480 square foot office/warehouse building…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Digital Team members
September 11, 2018Infinity Marketing announced the promotions of Digital Media Planners Jeanne Morrison and Leslie Eriksson to Digital Strategists as they continue to elevate digital expertise for their clients and throughout the…
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Fisher Phillips launches Autonomous Vehicles Practice Group
September 11, 2018Fisher Phillips announces that it has launched its Autonomous Vehicles Practice Group, the first practice group of its kind among the nation’s leading labor and employment law firms representing employers…
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Fisher Phillips launches Autonomous Vehicles Practice Group
September 11, 2018
Fisher Phillips announces that it has launched its Autonomous Vehicles Practice Group, the first practice group of its kind among the nation’s leading labor and employment law firms representing employers…
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ROI Commercial recent transactions
September 11, 2018
ROI Commercial announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze: Represented First Community Bank in the sale of 2,480 square foot office/warehouse building…
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Congaree Vista Guild celebrates opening of R3 Recovery Studio
September 11, 2018
The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces the grand opening of…
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Columbia College named a Gold Five Star Institution by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
September 10, 2018
Columbia College has been named a 2017/2018 Gold Five Star Institution by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and earned a Gold Champions of Character Medallion. They were one…
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Trauma kits installed at UofSC thanks to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
September 10, 2018
The University of South Carolina became safer and better prepared for a catastrophe after receiving a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for 40 medical trauma kits. Positioned…
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South Atlantic League honors Spirit Communications Park with 2018 Best Playing Field Award
September 10, 2018
The South Atlantic League honored Spirit Communications Park with its annual Best Playing Field Award. The 2016 Ballpark Digest Ballpark of the Year was rated by field managers and umpires as the league’s most…
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Columbia Relief re-activation
September 10, 2018Columbia Relief (formerly UofSC Relief) is beginning to reactivate in preparation for Hurricane Florence affecting South Carolina. In recent years, Columbia Relief has managed the supply donation efforts for hurricane…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 7
September 10, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/07/2018 to 09/13/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Nun R Warner Bros. 1 3,876 $53,807,379 $53,807,379…
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