South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) names Jim Johnson 2024 State Star for his contributions to the economic development of South Carolina
October 7, 2024
Agribusiness and Food Systems Business Consultant with the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), Jim Johnson, was recently selected as the 2024 South Carolina State Star. The State…
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USC CIC hosts watsonx workshop
October 7, 2024
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications (CIC) hosted 90 college and university students from across South Carolina at its Call for Code: IBM watsonx Workshop, held…
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Columbia Green and City of Columbia host October 19 luncheon for Beat the Heat – plant a tree program
October 7, 2024
Columbia Green, in partnership with the City of Columbia, announced a special luncheon and educational event on October 19, 2024, at 11:30 AM as part of the “Beat the Heat”…
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Carolinas unite
October 7, 2024
City of Columbia, SC, Provides Water Aid to Asheville, NC In response to a water shortage request from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, the South Carolina Governor’s office quickly enlisted…
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RBHS named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll
October 7, 2024
Lexington County School District One’s River Bluff High School earned recognition for student success and was named to the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning a Gold…
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New grant targets improvements in math and chronic absenteeism for Richland Two students
October 7, 2024
A grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is providing resources for Richland School District Two to launch the Helping Hands Coalition project in 14 schools and centers.…
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Hispanic Heritage Month celebration set for October 12th
October 7, 2024
The Latino Community Development and Richland School District Two are observing National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Carnaval del Barrio or Neighborhood Carnival. This celebration of the rich culture and…
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Columbia Museum of Art November 2024 Exhibitions and Events Calendar
October 4, 2024
EXHIBITIONS French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950 On view October 5, 2024 – January 5, 2025 In France, the years between the Revolution of 1848 and the end…
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AgFirst, CoBank, Farmer Mac and the Texas Farm Credit District join in Hurricane Helene relief effort
October 4, 2024
AgFirst, CoBank, Farmer Mac and the Texas Farm Credit District have joined together to provide $315,000 in relief aid for those hard hit by Hurricane Helene. These entities share a…
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South Carolina recognizes National Manufacturing Day, dedicates October as SC Manufacturing Month
October 4, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster has once again issued a proclamation recognizing October 4, 2024, as National Manufacturing Day and dedicating October as South Carolina Manufacturing Month. “National Manufacturing Day and South…
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Hurricane Helene disaster relief effort underway in the Midlands
October 4, 2024
Drop off donations at Jack Oliver’s Pool, Spa and Patio at 3303 Forest Drive, weekdays 10 a.m until 6 p.m and Saturdays 9 a.m to 5 p.m. In the wake…
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AT&T donates $300,000 to support communities affected by Hurricane Helene
October 3, 2024
AT&T is also supporting its employees affected by the disaster and is matching 100% of employee relief contributions to select organizations Key Takeaways: AT&T is contributing $300,000 to assist communities…
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City of Columbia will be performing damage assessments throughout the city tomorrow, October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024
The City of Columbia in conjunction with Richland County, South Carolina Emergency Management Division and FEMA will be performing damage assessments throughout City neighborhoods tomorrow, October 3, 2024, as a…
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Riverbanks Calendar Update
October 3, 2024
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is rolling out the red carpet for their fall and winter events lineups featuring new adult-oriented programs, family-friendly Halloween fun, and a dazzling experience at Wild…
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Colliers brings Five Below to Parkland Plaza
October 3, 2024
Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette of Colliers | South Carolina represented Parkland Associates in the lease of ±10,898 square feet of retail space at Parkland Plaza to Five…
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The Longshoremen’s strike and its impact in South Carolina
October 3, 2024
By Staff Writer Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) walked off the job Tuesday, October 1, in a strike that is set to disrupt operations at 36…
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Two Richland One high schools honored with 2024 AP School Honor Roll recognitions
October 3, 2024
For the second year in a row, two Richland One high schools have been named to College Board’s AP School Honor Roll. The recognition program, which launched in 2023, celebrates…
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Court rules federal Trade Secrets law applies to conduct and sales outside the U.S.
October 3, 2024
By David Dubberly On July 2, 2024, in Motorola Solutions, Inc. v. Hytera Communications Corp. Ltd., 108 F.4th 458 (7th Cir. 2024), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh…
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Helping in devastating times
October 3, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Just a little over a week ago, I was driving through Asheville with a friend named Johnny, heading to do a retreat with Black Mountain Home…
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FEMA specialists in South Carolina after Hurricane Helene
October 3, 2024
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance crews are in South Carolina neighborhoods helping people apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene. DSA specialist wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges.…
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The American Bass Anglers 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship on Lake Murray is postponed and rescheduled on May 5-9, 2025
October 2, 2024
American Bass Anglers (ABA) and Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) have announced the postponement of the 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship, originally scheduled for October 6-11, due to the…
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Historic Columbia announces October 2024 events
October 2, 2024
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for October 2024. See the full list of October events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
October 2, 2024
JVPro, Qatalyst Health, and Storybutton were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. FSI Advanced Research, LifeTagger, Little Beeings, and SMPL-C received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies…
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Richland County, FEMA to begin County-wide damage assessment
October 2, 2024
The Richland County Emergency Management Division (RCEMD), along with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel, will begin “window” tours Thursday, Oct. 3 throughout the County’s 11 districts as part of…
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The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department closes Riverfront Park for repairs to canal levee and to clear debris from Hurricane Helene
October 2, 2024
Parks and Recreation Department will close Riverfront Park from Monday, October 7, 2024, through Friday, October 11, 2024, to clear debris from the canal headgates, remove trees, and repair the…
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Apexgraphix sold after 30 years, transitions to Minuteman Press in Columbia
October 2, 2024
After 30 years of service, Apexgraphix, a longstanding print shop in Columbia, has been sold by longtime owner John Runy, who is retiring at the age of 82. The business…
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City of Columbia Parks & Recreation opens up facilities to assist with recovery efforts
October 2, 2024
The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will be opening up Greenview Park, Leroy Moss Multipurpose Center at Hyatt Park and Charles R. Drew Wellness Center for recovery efforts…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce names W. Tobin Cassels III 2024 Business Leader of the Year
October 2, 2024
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced Southeastern Freight Lines President W. ‘Tobin’ Cassels III as the 2024 recipient of the organization’s annual Business Leader of the Year…
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Spectrum commits $1 million to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
October 2, 2024
Includes $250,000 in Cash Contributions and $750,000 in PSAs to Relief Organizations Nearly 90,000 WiFi Access Points Opened to Keep Communities Connected Spectrum announced it has committed $1 million, including…
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The Boxmasters to rock the house at Harbison Theatre
October 2, 2024
Experience a signature take on 60s rock with The Boxmasters featuring Billy Bob Thornton The Boxmasters, featuring Billy Bob Thornton, will be at Harbison Theatre one night only, October 18,…
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SCBFA to host fourth annual Boat, Fish, Football Weekend on October 5th
October 2, 2024
More than 30 South Carolina-made boats, from bass boats to offshore fishing vessels, will be on display at Gamecock Village Oct. 5 when South Carolina takes on Ole Miss for the South Carolina…
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52nd annual Mt. Hebron UMM BBQ returns this Sat
October 2, 2024
United Methodist Men’s Largest Annual Fundraiser to be Held October 5th! Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Men (UMM) host their fifty-second annual BBQ – the largest–and longest running–annual…
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Wells Fargo donates more than $1 million for Hurricane Helene disaster relief
October 2, 2024
Funding to benefit communities across the region with support for temporary shelter, supplies and other recovery needs As communities across the Southeast grapple with the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene,…
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SCETV launches new digital series, Now We’re Cookin’ on Oct. 8
October 2, 2024
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) welcomes Now We’re Cookin’ with Chef Lauren Furey to its digital line-up of content. The show celebrates makers and creators, from farmers to fishermen, to butchers and beekeepers.…
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City Council highlights | October 1, 2024
October 2, 2024
Before the evening’s City Council meeting, City Council held a work session, in which several projects and plans were discussed including: Replacement of the Olympia Fire Station Parks & Recreation…
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Dominion Energy allocates additional reinforcements to hardest hit areas
October 2, 2024
Power restored to more than 80 percent of customers Within days of Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic arrival in South Carolina, Dominion Energy has restored power to more than 370,000 customers, as thousands of tree crews and lineworkers continue the labor-intensive…
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Richland County gives update on disaster relief process for residents
October 2, 2024
Richland County Government held a news conference Tuesday to clarify information about the County’s eligibility for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Helene.…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Rikard & Protopapas as presenting sponsor for 2024 Light The Night Columbia event
October 2, 2024
The Midlands Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced that Rikard & Protopapas has joined LLS’s 2024 Light The Night® campaign as this year’s Presenting Sponsor. Held…
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Traditions Health of Irmo, South Carolina awarded Hospice Accreditation from The Joint Commission
October 2, 2024
Traditions Health of Irmo, South Carolina earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a…
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Lexington County to extend operation hours for storm debris drop-off site
October 2, 2024
The County of Lexington is extending the debris site operation, located on Ball Park Road in Lexington, through the weekend. The site will now be open on Saturday, October 5,…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond urges donors to give smart as the Southeast recovers from Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond cautioned donors to practice wise charitable giving as the Southeast begins to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Helene. “The people of South Carolina,…
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CAE begins in-terminal phase of checkpoint expansion construction
September 30, 2024
During construction, passenger flow will be impacted near security screening and exit lanes The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will soon start the next phase of its multi-million dollar checkpoint expansion project…
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Rainbow Restoration provides update on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
September 30, 2024
Challenges Persist, Crews Working Tirelessly to Support Our Community In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Rainbow Restoration continues to work diligently to support businesses and residents affected by the storm.…
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Hurricanes, A Personal History
September 30, 2024
By Tom Poland Growing up in landlocked Lincoln County, Georgia, I never worried about hurricanes. I left that to folks on the coast. Hurricanes were not to be feared. If…
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Public safety alert – Roads & boat ramps to close in Columbia & Richland County ahead of post-storm river crest
September 30, 2024
Public safety agencies with the City of Columbia and Richland County are making preparations ahead of historic river crests expected on the Congaree River in the aftermath of Tropical Storm…
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Richland County resumes normal operating hours, reminds residents to continue exercising caution
September 30, 2024
Richland County Government is reminding residents that the County has reopened to the public for business services. Residents may access government functions in person at 2020 Hampton St., Columbia or…
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Google breaks ground on two new data center campuses in South Carolina as part of $3.3 billion investment
September 30, 2024
Google announced a $3.3 billion investment in South Carolina to expand its cloud and data center infrastructure. The company also announced new support for energy affordability programs and a local…
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Sight Savers America receives $80,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide high-tech vision aids to SC children with severe visual impairment and blindness
September 30, 2024
SSA Chief Program Officer Jennifer Haddox, Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons, and SC students receiving vision aids Sight Savers America has been awarded an $80,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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College Night at the State Museum
September 30, 2024
Thurs., Oct. 3rd | 7 – 10 p.m. In partnership with USC Thursday After Dark, the South Carolina State Museum is inviting college students from across the state to experience…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the fourth class of SLI fellows
September 30, 2024
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University introduced the 2025 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. Now entering its fourth year, SLI is a collaborative effort between Furman…
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