Midlands Technical College Foundation receives donated vehicles so education can continue
October 11, 2016
Nissan North America and Dick Smith Automotive Group help MTC Automotive Technology Program recover from 2015 flood One year after the October 2015 floods destroyed more than half of the…
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announce $2 million towards Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and product donations of $2 million to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by…
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EDTS adds Will Cole to network administration team
October 11, 2016
Information technology professional Will Cole has joined EDTS, a regional technology consulting firm that specializes in providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced infrastructure solutions to organizations across the…
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$25K Walmart Foundation Grant awarded to the Urban League of the Upstate
October 10, 2016The Urban League of the Upstate has received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving program in support of its Workforce Continuum of Care: Cast Preparation/Broadband Fiber Optic…
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New technology competition for college students; CTC and USC technology students launch regional event
October 10, 2016
The growing Carolina Technology Conference will welcome college students from across the Southeast to the inaugural “Carolina Regional Technology Competition,” one of the first of its kind in the Midlands.…
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Green Cloud offers free services for businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew
October 10, 2016
Green Cloud Technologies, a Greenville, SC-based channel-only cloud technology solutions provider, is offering disaster relief for its reseller partners and their customers with businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew. When…
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Green Cloud offers free services for businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew
October 10, 2016
Green Cloud Technologies, a Greenville, SC-based channel-only cloud technology solutions provider, is offering disaster relief for its reseller partners and their customers with businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew. When disaster…
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Scott and Company to speak at ERG Executive Summit
October 10, 2016
South Carolina accounting and consulting firm, Scott and Company LLC, is pleased to announce Tony Perricelli, CPA will be a speaker for the ERG Executive Summit on Friday, November…
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South Carolina-based country band, Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys, releases new album
October 10, 2016Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys, South Carolina-based country band, is proud to announce the release of their new album “Natural Born Rebel” on October 10, 2016. “Natural Born Rebel”…
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City of Cayce issues update in Hurricane Matthew aftermath
October 10, 2016The City of Cayce issued the following updates in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew: City Offices will be Open and operating at normal hours starting Monday morning. City trash and…
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Residents reminded of statewide burn ban
October 10, 2016
The S.C. Forestry Commission has a statewide burning ban in effect until further notice. The ban prohibits outdoor burning, including yard debris burning and burning for forestry, wildlife or agricultural…
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Residents reminded of statewide burn ban
October 10, 2016
The S.C. Forestry Commission has a statewide burning ban in effect until further notice. The ban prohibits outdoor burning, including yard debris burning and burning for forestry, wildlife or agricultural…
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Duke Energy restores nearly 825,000 outages in North Carolina and South Carolina in the past 48 hours
October 10, 2016
The almost 7,000 resources on-site today may be doubled by tomorrow Beautiful weather belies the devastation left behind by Hurricane Matthew Access to damaged areas slows the restoration process Duke…
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Duke Energy restores nearly 825,000 outages in North Carolina and South Carolina in the past 48 hours
October 10, 2016
The almost 7,000 resources on-site today may be doubled by tomorrow Beautiful weather belies the devastation left behind by Hurricane Matthew Access to damaged areas slows the restoration process Duke…
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Residents reminded of statewide burn ban
October 10, 2016
Richland County residents are reminded that the S.C. Forestry Commission has a statewide burning ban in effect until further notice. The ban prohibits outdoor burning, including yard debris burning and…
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Fireflies nominated for two MiLBY awards
October 10, 2016Vote Purple Game, Purple Game and P.J. Conlon for MiLB Post-Season Honors Nominees for the 2016 Minor League Baseball Yearly Awards – or MiLBYs(pronounced Mill-bees) – have been announced and…
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County of Lexington: “Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop” hosted by the Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium
October 10, 2016
Friday, October 28, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium will host a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop on Friday, October 28, 2016 from…
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NAI Avant announces top producers for third quarter 2016, Columbia, SC
October 10, 2016NAI Avant announced the top producers for the third quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The third quarter’s top producer is senior investment broker Dail Longaker. “Dail’s experience and…
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Sephora inside JCPenney opening in Columbia October 21st
October 10, 2016
Sephora, the leader in global beauty retail and JCPenney, one of America’s leading retailers, are opening a new location inside JCPenney at Columbiana Centre Mall on Friday, October 21st. The…
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Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription
October 10, 2016The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Horry and Georgetown Counties
October 10, 2016In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley announced Monday that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Horry and Georgetown counties as of 8:00 AM. Orders for…
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NAI Avant announces top producers for third quarter 2016, Columbia, SC
October 10, 2016
NAI Avant announced the top producers for the third quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The third quarter’s top producer is senior investment broker Dail Longaker. “Dail’s experience and…
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Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription
October 10, 2016The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…
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South Carolina-based country band, Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys, releases new album
October 10, 2016
Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys, South Carolina-based country band, is proud to announce the release of their new album “Natural Born Rebel” on October 10, 2016. “Natural Born Rebel”…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Beaufort and Jasper counties
October 9, 2016In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Beaufort and Jasper counties as of 6:30 PM. At…
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Regular School Day for Lexington Richland School District Five – Monday, October 10th
October 9, 2016Good Evening! This is an important message from Lexington Richland School District Five. As previously announced tomorrow, Monday, October 10th will be a normal school day. This was originally scheduled…
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Gov. Nikki Haley expands One SC Fundraising efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew
October 9, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, alongside the Central Carolina Community Foundation, announced a plan to increase fundraising efforts of the One SC Fund to help those impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Established to…
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Gov. Nikki Haley expands One SC Fundraising efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew
October 9, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, alongside the Central Carolina Community Foundation, announced a plan to increase fundraising efforts of the One SC Fund to help those impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Established to…
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Voter registration deadlines extended
October 9, 2016All South Carolina voters will now have more time to return voter registration applications for the 2016 General Election. This will provide additional opportunity for citizens to register who are…
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Richland One schools announcement Webber Elementary School to remain closed Monday;
October 9, 2016
One school will remain closed but all other Richland One schools will reopen Monday, October 10, 2016 in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Webber Elementary School in Eastover will be…
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South Carolina United Ways to help with Hurricane Matthew relief and recovery
October 9, 2016
United Ways throughout South Carolina are working to help with relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Matthew. The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) has set-up a Hurricane Matthew…
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South Carolina United Ways to help with Hurricane Matthew relief and recovery
October 9, 2016
United Ways throughout South Carolina are working to help with relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Matthew. The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) has set-up a Hurricane Matthew…
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Greenwood earns top honors at America in Bloom Awards Program
October 9, 2016
Top honors for the prestigious 2016 America in Bloom National Awards Program were announced at the annual awards held in Arroyo Grande, Calif. on October 8. All participants were evaluated…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton Counties
October 9, 2016In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton counties as of 10:00…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton Counties
October 9, 2016In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton counties as of 10:00…
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Lexington One resumes normal hours Monday
October 9, 2016Lexington County School District One Schools will operate on a normal schedule Monday, October 10, 2016. Lexington District One asks all staff and students to report to school Monday at…
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Richland School District Two; classes to resume Monday, October 10
October 9, 2016Richland School District Two will resume a normal operating school schedule beginningtomorrow, Monday, Oct. 10. As originally scheduled, Wednesday will remain a late start for high schools. Thursday will remain…
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County of Lexington: White Knoll shelter to close, schools and government to reopen Monday
October 9, 2016The Red Cross Shelter at White Knoll High School will begin closing down shelter operations as evacuees begin returning home. Lexington County School District officials have announced that all schools…
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SCE&G crews restore power to 100,000 overnight
October 9, 2016
SCE&G crews worked overnight restoring power to more than 100,000 customers impacted by Hurricane Matthew. More than 290,000 outages were reported at the peak of the storm, which occurred at…
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SCE&G crews restore power to 100,000 overnight
October 9, 2016
SCE&G crews worked overnight restoring power to more than 100,000 customers impacted by Hurricane Matthew. More than 290,000 outages were reported at the peak of the storm, which occurred at…
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Red Cross: blood, platelet donations needed
October 9, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew continued its path of destruction up the southeast coast, the American Red Cross expanded its massive sheltering effort to span five states. More than 13,400 people in…
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Red Cross: blood, platelet donations needed
October 9, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew continued its path of destruction up the southeast coast, the American Red Cross expanded its massive sheltering effort to span five states. More than 13,400 people in…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Beaufort and Jasper Counties
October 9, 2016In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Beaufort and Jasper counties as of 6:30 PM. At…
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Red Cross: 27,000+ in evacuation shelters as Hurricane Matthew hits Florida; Storm cancels blood drives
October 7, 2016
Haiti suffers severe flooding; hundreds in shelters The American Red Cross has launched a massive sheltering operation in response to Hurricane Matthew with more than 27,000 people seeking refuge in…
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Red Cross: 27,000+ in evacuation shelters as Hurricane Matthew hits Florida; Storm cancels blood drives
October 7, 2016
Haiti suffers severe flooding; hundreds in shelters The American Red Cross has launched a massive sheltering operation in response to Hurricane Matthew with more than 27,000 people seeking refuge in…
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John T. Crawford, Jr. appointed to ReWa Board of Commissioners
October 7, 2016
Local attorney John T. Crawford, Jr. has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners. A Connecticut native who…
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Richland Library to close all locations early Friday & Saturday
October 7, 2016
Due to Inclement Weather All Richland Library locations are closing early at 3:30 p.m., Friday, October 7 and will remain closed Saturday, October 8 due to inclement weather conditions. We…
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Transit agencies will end evacuation services
October 7, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew approaches the state, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces that all transit agencies along the South Carolina coast will be discontinuing emergency and evacuation operations…
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Transit agencies will end evacuation services
October 7, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew approaches the state, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces that all transit agencies along the South Carolina coast will be discontinuing emergency and evacuation operations…
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Weather Update: Classes cancelled Saturday, Oct. 8; football game moved to Sunday, Oct. 9
October 7, 2016
The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will remain closed on Saturday, Oct. 8 and all classes cancelled. The university will resume normal operations on Sunday, Oct. 9. The University…
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