Agriculture officials report initial damage assessments
October 11, 2016
Agriculture officials from South Carolina Department of Agriculture, Clemson University, South Carolina Farm Bureau, Farm Credit and United States Department of Agriculture are working together to get an estimate of…
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TD donates $200,000 to the Red Cross to support Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016
TD Bank Group has donated $200,000 to the Red Cross to support relief efforts in the Caribbean, with an initial focus on Haiti, followed by the Carolinas, Florida and Georgia.…
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TD donates $200,000 to the Red Cross to support Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016
TD Bank Group has donated $200,000 to the Red Cross to support relief efforts in the Caribbean, with an initial focus on Haiti, followed by the Carolinas, Florida and Georgia.…
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$25,000 AT&T contribution aids South Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Matthew
October 11, 2016
AT&T* is contributing $25,000 to the One SC Fund of the Central Carolina community Foundation to help restore South Carolina communities following Hurricane Matthew. The contribution is part of the…
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$25,000 AT&T contribution aids South Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Matthew
October 11, 2016
AT&T* is contributing $25,000 to the One SC Fund of the Central Carolina community Foundation to help restore South Carolina communities following Hurricane Matthew. The contribution is part of the…
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Sonoco donates $50,000 to Hurricane Matthew relief
October 11, 2016
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross to aid in Hurricane Matthew relief efforts in the Southeast. Sonoco has…
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Sonoco donates $50,000 to Hurricane Matthew relief
October 11, 2016
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross to aid in Hurricane Matthew relief efforts in the Southeast. Sonoco…
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Hurricane Matthew’s damage exceeds projections in the Carolinas; Duke Energy to rebuild sections of its system
October 11, 2016
More than 660,000 outages reported in the Carolinas Company will coordinate with Southeastern Electric Exchange and other utilities to maximize restoration effort Utility worker “base camps” to be established to…
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Hurricane Matthew’s damage exceeds projections in the Carolinas; Duke Energy to rebuild sections of its system
October 11, 2016
More than 660,000 outages reported in the Carolinas Company will coordinate with Southeastern Electric Exchange and other utilities to maximize restoration effort Utility worker “base camps” to be established to…
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Advertisement of vacancy on various boards and commissions
October 11, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the following boards and commissions. Election Commission Seeking one (1) Applicant for Appointment. Applicant must reside within the…
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SCE&G provides update on Hurricane Matthew restoration progress
October 11, 2016Keller Kissam, SCE&G president of retail operations, met with reporters Oct. 10 to discuss restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. More than 290,000 outages were reported at…
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SCE&G provides update on Hurricane Matthew restoration progress
October 11, 2016
Keller Kissam, SCE&G president of retail operations, met with reporters Oct. 10 to discuss restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. More than 290,000 outages were reported at…
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Richland County employees learn latest tactics for keeping data safe and secure
October 11, 2016Richland County employees are brushing up on the latest protocols for keeping sensitive information safe and secure. The Information Technology (IT) department is spotlighting the importance of cybersecurity throughout…
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GreenWood, Inc.’s Crittendon elected to Vice Chair role at Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
October 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Kevin Crittendon, Director of Continuous Improvement, has been elected to serve as Vice Chair of…
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Renewable Water Resources sends crews to help with Hurricane Matthew recovery in Beaufort
October 11, 2016
A group of Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) employees may spend up to a week assisting Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority by supporting their partner on the coast’s recovery efforts…
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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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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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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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$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 disaster…
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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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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…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
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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