State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Rick Weir of Mullins High School as Educator of the Month
November 27, 2020South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Mullins High School’s Rick Weir as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for November. “By taking an active role…
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COVID-19 Rapid Testing for South Carolina Public Schools
November 26, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) have been working collaboratively to implement a COVID-19 rapid testing option for South…
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Gov. Henry McMaster gives SCDHEC authority to move forward with school testing program
November 26, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today signed Executive Order 2020-73, which gives the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) the authority to implement its school testing program. Governor McMaster and SCDHEC…
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The Cassina Group Realtor featured on HGTV’s ‘House Hunters’ on Dec. 1
November 25, 2020
HGTV’s popular “House Hunters” TV show is headed to Charleston and will feature The Cassina Group Realtor Meghan Stein Webster as she helps find the perfect property for a first-year…
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Just Say Something celebrates 36 years of youth substance use prevention on Giving Tuesday
November 25, 2020
Giving Tuesday is the international day of giving held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, December 1st, before the rush of the holiday season begins. This year, Just Say Something (JSS) is…
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Bank of America names Senior Resources as a Neighborhood Champion and awards $50,000 in grant support
November 25, 2020Bank of America has named Senior Resources a Neighborhood Champion, in recognition of our work to advance economic mobility in Columbia. This recognition includes $50,000 in grant funding and virtual…
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Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789
November 25, 2020
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will,…
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LS3P launches Experiential Graphic Design service
November 24, 2020
LS3P announced the formal launch of its Experiential Graphic Design (EGD) service, which will be led by Associate Jen Boyles. EGD includes branding and graphics which are integrated with the…
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Gov. McMaster urges Dominion to withdraw rate increase request
November 24, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster today requested Dominion Energy withdraw their request to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a 7.7% rate hike for its South Carolina customers. In a letter to the…
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Greenlink public hearing for new pass and bus fare payment changes effective January 1
November 24, 2020The Greenville Transit Authority will accept public feedback on a new multi-day pass at the Committee of the Whole Virtual Meeting scheduled for Friday, December 11 at 9:30 a.m. Greenlink…
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InteliChart introduces patient schedule solution
November 24, 2020
Customized Online Scheduling Added to the Healthy Outcomes® Patient Engagement Platform FORT MILL, SC – InteliChart, the leader in patient engagement technologies, is pleased to introduce Patient Schedule a new,…
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United Way of the Piedmont wins InnoVision award for COVID-19 response
November 24, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont is proud to be the recipient of the InnoVision COVID-19 Community Service Award for its COVID-19 response. InnoVision is a statewide awards organization recognizing innovation…
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Clemson Fall 2020 enrollment up 2.3 percent
November 24, 2020
97 percent of South Carolina applicants were offered a path to earn a Clemson degree Clemson University announced a 2020 fall semester enrollment of 26,406, up 2.3 percent from the year prior.…
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Hundreds of “love bags” destined for seniors
November 24, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Less than one day after delivering 80 Thanksgiving Week dinners to senior citizens across Columbia and the Midlands, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) Project…
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SeamonWhiteside Landscape Architecture Team Leader Mary Martinich joins Charleston Moves Board
November 24, 2020
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a civil engineering and landscape architecture firm, announced its Landscape Architecture Team Leader Mary Martinich as the newest board member of the local nonprofit Charleston Moves. Mary’s 10…
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Sylvan Learning Center adding Taylors location
November 24, 2020
Sylvan Learning Center is adding a new location in the Taylors area. This new site will be located at 1304 Stallings Road, which is between Indigo Water and Pebble Creek…
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Gov. McMaster urges Dominion to withdraw rate increase request
November 24, 2020
Many South Carolinians Struggling “To Keep Lights On” During Pandemic Governor Henry McMaster today requested Dominion Energy withdraw their request to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a 7.7% rate…
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Skyline announces three team members
November 24, 2020Skyline Exhibits & Design, Inc. has announced that Josh Reed, Colleen Krumm and Angela Smith are now Certified Project Management Professionals. The designation is awarded by the Project Management Institute…
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March of Dimes and local partners come together for NICU Thanksgiving Project
November 24, 2020
Local Partners Supporting Moms and Babies During Thanksgiving MARCH OF DIMES AND LOCAL PARTNERS COME TOGETHER TO SHINE A LIGHT ON A LEADING ISSUE LEADING TO INFANT LOSS WHAT: As…
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Colliers International awarded brokerage and property management assignments for two buildings in Greenville’s Central Business District
November 24, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina has been awarded the leasing and property management services assignments for two buildings in Downtown Greenville, SC, with a combined footprint of ±60,000 square feet.…
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Touchdown Club Announces All-County Team
November 24, 2020
Perhaps the most important memory of high school football in 2020 is that there was a season at all. Only Laurens Academy was unimpeded by the coronavirus. The Crusaders had…
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The Beach Company announces four new hires
November 24, 2020
Today, The Beach Company announced one new hire at its headquarters in Charleston, one hire at its new luxury development in Charleston, one new hire at its mixed-use development in…
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Frampton Construction named one of Charlotte’s “Best Places to Work”
November 24, 2020
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal as one of the Best…
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Skutchi Designs, Inc. expanding operations in Horry County
November 24, 2020
More than $3.5 million investment will create 41 new jobs Skutchi Designs, Inc., a national contract office furniture company, today announced plans to expand operations in Horry County. The more…
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Community champions raise awareness to support locally owned businesses in Columbia
November 24, 2020
In a season normally overflowing with an abundance of tree lightings, special shopping events, and holiday markets the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 continue to weigh heavily on our local small…
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South Carolina sees increased COVID-19 testing in advance of Thanksgiving; Masks and social distancing remain key in stopping disease spread
November 24, 2020
As South Carolina continues to ramp up testing opportunities and capacity at locations across the state to meet holiday testing demand, state public health officials urge South Carolinians to remain…
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Church provides Thanksgiving dinners for 80 seniors
November 24, 2020Retired Richland County deputy sheriffs and others making deliveries By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Saint David’s Episcopal Church in Northeast Columbia provided 80 Thanksgiving dinners for seniors across Columbia and…
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Pioneer Football League Announces Plans for Spring Schedule
November 23, 2020
The Pioneer Football League announced Monday its intent to put together a schedule for the spring of 2021. The schedule will include the conference’s nine schools, as well as incoming…
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A Thanksgiving Message from SC Senator Danny Verdin
November 23, 2020
Often, a movie or television program with characters contemplating the Thanksgiving holiday, will include one character encouraging the other(s) to “say what you’re thankful for,” usually, with no reference to…
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Charleston Animal Society 20th Annual Chili Cook-off is a smashing success
November 23, 2020
Hank and Laurel Greer, Coastal Pain Care Announce Surprise Gifts Emmy® winning Lucky Dog host Brandon McMillan, Veterinary Specialty Care, Crews Subaru of Charleston and remarkable fundraising teams joined forces…
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NAI Columbia represented the seller in the $1.95 million sale of a 390-acre land tract in Ridgeway, South Carolina
November 23, 2020
NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken, Tombo Milliken and Nelson Weston, III, represented the seller, Averyt Family Blythewood LP, in the $1.95 million sale of 390 acres of land located at the…
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Healthy Holiday Travel, Fun Starts With You (Literally)
November 23, 2020
By Dr. Cynthia Feldman, PharmD, MBA As fall blurs into a long holiday season, lots of things can make us feel pretty icky, and we pharmacists are trained to be…
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Mortuary Response Solutions revolutionary decedent storage system for Covid-19 death surge
November 23, 2020
With the nation experiencing its second surge of Covid-19 cases and an unprecedented number of additional deaths the need for temporary and long-term cooling and storage of decedents is on…
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College of Charleston ranks No. 4 among top schools for study abroad programs
November 23, 2020
The College of Charleston is, of course, world-class. But it’s the College’s classes around the world that have consistently earned the institution accolades for its international education programs. The Institute of International Education (IIE)…
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Brandon Dailey joins Jarrard, Nowell & Russell as staff accountant
November 23, 2020
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added Brandon Dailey as a staff accountant in the firm’s N. Charleston office. In this role,…
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Volunteers are needed to deliver hot meals to our Meals on Wheels clients in Richland County during the holiday season
November 23, 2020
As we approach the busy holiday season, Senior Resources is in need of volunteers to deliver hot meals to our Meals on Wheels clients in Richland County. Meals on Wheels…
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Richland County Drop-off dites to close for Thanksgiving
November 23, 2020
The County’s C&D Landfill, Lower Richland Drop-off Center and Clemson Road Drop-off Recycling Site will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. There will…
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Greenville Technical College board votes to freeze tuition again
November 23, 2020
The Greenville Technical College Area Commission has approved a tuition and fee freeze through Spring Semester 2021. This action and a previous freeze instituted in summer 2020 mean that costs…
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Lowcountry Land Trust protects more land in the ACE Basin
November 23, 2020
The Lowcountry Land Trust has announced the permanent protection of 14 acres of critical land in the ACE Basin. A conservation easement was donated to the Land Trust by owners…
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St. Baldrick’s Foundation awards grants to bring life-saving clinical trials closer to home
November 23, 2020
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation has announced its 2020 grant recipients, and Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center is the only South Carolina health organization to make the list. Despite a…
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Auro Hotels announces 2021 opening of AC Hotel Greenville
November 23, 2020Auro Hotels announced AC Hotel Greenville, a new hotel located in downtown Greenville, SC that will boast luxurious accommodations and unique amenities when it opens early 2021. The hotel will…
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Carver Maritime, LLC expanding operations in Charleston County
November 23, 2020
More than $27.8 million investment will create 50 new jobs Carver Maritime, LLC, an industrial port known for its shipping and warehousing storage operations, today announced plans to expand its…
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Richland Library announces Thanksgiving schedule
November 23, 2020
All Richland Library locations will close 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 25 and remain closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. Local residents will still be…
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School District Five announces virtual community events on redistricting
November 23, 2020Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold two virtual community events to answer questions on redistricting and get feedback from the community. The first event was held held Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5:30…
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School District Five names new director of finance
November 23, 2020
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named a new director of finance for the district. Experienced, professional accountant Connie Frick was approved by the Board of Trustees on Nov. 16 to…
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Mike Benedetti joins Colliers International as Director of Real Estate Management Services in Charleston
November 23, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announces that Mike Benedetti has joined the company as the Director of Real Estate Management Services (REMS) in the Charleston market. Benedetti is responsible for…
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Curiosity Corner: Why they speak Portuguese in Brazil, 24/7
November 23, 2020
Question: Most South American countries are Spanish-speaking, yet Brazilians speak Portuguese. Why is this? (Asked by a column reader whose Spanish wasn’t any good in Brazil.) Reply: Brazil is the…
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Christopher Lawson appointed to The COMET Board of Directors
November 23, 2020
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces the appointment, by Richland County, of Christopher Lawson to its Board of Directors. Lawson is a First Lieutenant in the United…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces new Nutrition Policy
November 23, 2020
Nutrition policy guides LCFB food procurement and distribution for those who struggle with hunger in the Lowcountry The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), whose mission is to lead the fight against…
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City of Clinton Holds Seventh Annual Legislative Luncheon
November 22, 2020
On Friday, November 20th the City of Clinton held the seventh annual Legislative Luncheon. The event is an opportunity for state and local legislators to update local officials on things…
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