Clearing of I-26 reversed lanes begun
October 7, 2016
The SC Highway Patrol has begun clearing the reversed, eastbound lanes on I-26. NO traffic will be allowed on the eastbound lanes until the clearing is complete from Charleston to…
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Clearing of I-26 reversed lanes begun
October 7, 2016
The SC Highway Patrol has begun clearing the reversed, eastbound lanes on I-26. NO traffic will be allowed on the eastbound lanes until the clearing is complete from Charleston to…
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Sistercare benefit to support survivors of domestic violence
October 7, 2016
Sistercare will hold the 14th annual Song Bird Café to benefit domestic violence survivors in the Midlands on October 20th. The musical event, modeled after Nashville’s famous Bluebird Café where…
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Notice of temporary road closure of Steeple Ridge Road beginning October 9
October 6, 2016
The Richland County Transportation Penny Program has issued a notice of temporary road closure for Steeple Ridge Road at Kennerly Road to begin on October 9 and end in approximately…
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City cautions drivers to avoid flood-prone streets and intersections
October 6, 2016
The 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 prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges
October 6, 2016The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased winds from Hurricane Matthew to impact the state later this week. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal area are…
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SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges
October 6, 2016The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased winds from Hurricane Matthew to impact the state later this week. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal area are…
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Evacuees advised to bring comfort items, essential living items to American Red Cross shelters
October 6, 2016County of Lexington advises evacuees to bring comfort and essential living items with them to American Red Cross shelters To receive emergency messages from the County of Lexington to your…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of additional areas In Jasper and Colleton Counties
October 6, 2016As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of additional coastal areas in Jasper and Colleton, South Carolina. Residents and visitors…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of additional areas In Jasper and Colleton Counties
October 6, 2016As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of additional coastal areas in Jasper and Colleton, South Carolina. Residents and visitors…
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Jackson hires Tyler Crotts as customer service representative
October 6, 2016
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Tyler Crotts as customer service representative. In his new role, Crotts will be responsible…
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Nonprofits accelerate their organizations at Shine the Light
October 6, 2016
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Accelerating Organizational Effectiveness with an Increasingly Diverse Team” on September…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Horry and Georgetown areas
October 6, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Horry and Georgetown, South Carolina. Residents and…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Horry and Georgetown areas
October 6, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Horry and Georgetown, South Carolina. Residents and…
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County of Lexington advises dam, private reservoir and pond owners to begin lowering water levels
October 6, 2016To receive emergency messages from the County of Lexington to your cell phone, sign up for the County’s 21stCentury Call System here: http://bit.ly/2dUKgyp The Lexington County Department of Public…
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JB Schwiers named President & CEO of GrandSouth Bank
October 5, 2016
The board of directors of GrandSouth Bank has named JB Schwiers President and CEO. Schwiers follows Ronald Earnest who recently announced his retirement from these leadership roles. “JB has tremendous…
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Panel discussion and book signing for Operation Lost Trust
October 5, 2016
On Thursday October 13, 6-8 pm, as part of its Wine and Unwind program, the Lourie Center will host John Crangle and several colleagues, Bart Daniel, Rep. Candy Waites, Andy…
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County of Lexington update: Shelter to open at White Knoll High School at 3 p.m. and list of pet-friendly hotels
October 5, 2016
The County of Lexington announces that a shelter will open at White Knoll High School, which is the first of several shelters the County has designated, to support evacuees from…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $202,000 in grants
October 5, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Community Enrichment grants for the fall 2016 grant cycle. These grants are awarded to organizations whose services go beyond meeting…
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Shelters from across South Carolina join together before Hurricane Matthew: Charleston Animal Society helping Dorchester County SPCA
October 5, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew approaches, Charleston Animal Society personnel were busy helping Francis R. Willis SPCA in Dorchester County. “By getting our animals to a safe zone, we are building capacity…
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Charleston Animal Society closed until after Hurricane Matthew passes lowcountry: Pet owners urged to make pets part of their emergency evacuation plan
October 5, 2016
Charleston Animal Society is closed until after Hurricane Matthew passes the Lowcountry. Employees are working to make sure all of the animals at the shelter are cared for. Essential personnel…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Project Controller
October 5, 2016O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired John Altick as Project Controller. Altick has more than 30 years of project control experience. He previously worked for…
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Greenville CAP unit prepares for hurricane response
October 5, 2016
Greenville’s Civil Air Patrol (CAP) squadron is joining with other units of the South Carolina Wing in preparing for a statewide response to the predicted landfall of Hurricane Matthew later…
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ScanSource names new Worldwide Presidents for Barcode, Networking and Security segment
October 5, 2016
ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced new leadership for its Worldwide Barcode, Networking and Security segment with the appointment of two seasoned channel…
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Wofford named to President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction
October 5, 2016
Wofford College has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. The honors ceremony was held recently in Washington, D.C., with Secretary of Education John…
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Palmetto Agribusiness Council names new CEO
October 5, 2016Palmetto Agribusiness Council (PABC) has announced the selection of Ronald L. Summers as the new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed current CEO Cathy Novinger, who is leaving the organization…
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Community Icon, First Reliance Bank, named among top 1% most extraordinary banks in U.S.A
October 5, 2016First Reliance Bank, a local Florence icon, was just named among the top 1 percent most extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™. First Reliance…
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Boyanoski to speak about Upstate Ghost legends at Wofford
October 5, 2016
John Boyanoski, president of Complete Public Relations, will be speaking about regional ghost stories at a Wofford Lifelong Learning program next week. Boyanoski’s will be reading from two of his…
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Municipal Court cancellations
October 5, 2016All Municipal Court cases scheduled for Criminal Court, Domestic Violence Court and Traffic Court today through Fridaywill be rescheduled. Defendants, witnesses and victims will be notified by letter. Bond court…
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Richland County prepares for Hurricane Matthew evacuees
October 5, 2016
Richland County elevated its emergency operations status Wednesday morning as preparations ramped up to assist evacuees expected to begin fleeing the coast today ahead of Hurricane Matthew. In response to…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Charleston and Beaufort areas
October 5, 2016Traffic Lanes of I-26 Will Be Reversed As Hurricane Matthew threatens the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Charleston…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Charleston and Beaufort areas
October 5, 2016Traffic Lanes of I-26 Will Be Reversed As Hurricane Matthew threatens the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Charleston…
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Walkers take to the streets to fight suicide
October 5, 2016
Hundreds of walks being held nationwide through December 2016 Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide is preventable. More than 1,000 people…
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Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chat on Oct. 12
October 5, 2016The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host a statewide web chat on Wednesday,…
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Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chat on Oct. 12
October 5, 2016The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host a statewide web chat on Wednesday,…
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New and exciting performances to hit the Newberry Opera House stage this season!
October 5, 2016
You’ll catch the word “new” multiple times as that is the theme for the Newberry Opera House this season. Yes this may not be the newest building in Newberry…
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New and exciting performances to hit the Newberry Opera House stage this season!
October 5, 2016
You’ll catch the word “new” multiple times as that is the theme for the Newberry Opera House this season. Yes this may not be the newest building in Newberry…
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County of Lexington update: shelter to open at White Knoll High School at 3 p.m. and list of pet-friendly hotels
October 5, 2016
The County of Lexington announces that a shelter will open at White Knoll High School, which is the first of several shelters the County has designated, to support evacuees…
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SC Bar offers free legal clinic in Columbia
October 5, 2016Local attorney to discuss juvenile justice law issues The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor a free legal clinic in Columbia on Thursday, Oct. 13. The topic will be…
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UofSC Columbia campus closed through Friday, Oct. 7
October 5, 2016
In alignment with Richland County government, the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will be closed through Friday, Oct. 7 and all classes are canceled. Only essential personnel should report on Thursday, Oct.…
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Richland County Government offices to close Wednesday through Friday
October 5, 2016
The Richland County Voter Registration & Election office to close Wednesday through Friday as the state prepares for coastal evacuations due to Hurricane Matthew. To help ensure voters are prepared…
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2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina
October 5, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. recognized for service during 2015 flood event
October 5, 2016Sheriff Lott and the RCSD honored on the first anniversary of the disastrous flooding COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) were recognized today…
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NAI Avant closes ±.94 acre land sale in Chapin
October 5, 2016NAI Avant senior broker Gerald Steele recently represented the seller, Estate of Cholie Rauch Slice, in the sale transaction at 401 Lexington Avenue in Chapin. The ±.94 acre property was…
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Palmetto Agribusiness Council names new CEO
October 5, 2016
Palmetto Agribusiness Council (PABC) has announced the selection of Ronald L. Summers as the new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed current CEO Cathy Novinger, who is leaving the organization…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. recognized for service during 2015 flood event
October 5, 2016Sheriff Lott and the RCSD honored on the first anniversary of the disastrous flooding COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) were recognized today…
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Community Icon, First Reliance Bank, named among top 1% most extraordinary banks in U.S.A
October 5, 2016
First Reliance Bank, a local Florence icon, was just named among the top 1 percent most extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™. First Reliance…
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NAI Avant closes ±.94 acre land sale in Chapin
October 5, 2016
NAI Avant senior broker Gerald Steele recently represented the seller, Estate of Cholie Rauch Slice, in the sale transaction at 401 Lexington Avenue in Chapin. The ±.94 acre property was…
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I-77 Alliance begins regional workforce alignment phase with key roundtable interviews
October 4, 2016
The South Carolina I-77 Alliance is set to commence the Workforce Alignment phase of their Regional Workforce Study by conducting roundtable interviews on October 11-12 with key employers, technical colleges,…
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SCSBA names Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency Champion for Public Education
October 4, 2016
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) will honor the Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, October 4, during the Kershaw County…
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