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…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
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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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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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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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, 2016The 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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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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Lexington Medical Center begins offering dissolvable heart stents for patients with coronary artery disease: Hospital is first in the Midlands with this advanced cardiac technology
October 4, 2016
Lexington Medical Center has become the first hospital in the Midlands to offer patients with coronary artery disease a first-of-its-kind fully dissolving heart stent. Called the most significant advancement in…
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Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres Celebrates Pre-K-12 Teachers & Administrators during fall Educator Appreciation Days, October 8-16
October 4, 2016
Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres today announced that it will once again host its Fall Educator Appreciation Days from Saturday, October 8, through Sunday, October 16. Barnes &…
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Riverbanks scares up a fall favorite
October 4, 2016
Treat your family to 10 wild nights of Halloween fun with the return of Boo at the Zoo at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on Friday, October 21. The spooktacular event…
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Football fans invited to FREE Certified SC Grown tailgate October 8
October 4, 2016
Before the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Georgia Bulldogs face off this Saturday, come visit the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s annual Certified SC Grown tailgate, October 8 from 3:00…
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District Five SAT scores rank among the top in the state
October 4, 2016
Lexington-Richland School District Five ranks first in the percentage of its students taking the SAT examination and has the second highest ranking in South Carolina for overall student scores. “To…
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The Fourth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $200,000 to grant wishes for S.C. Wish Kids
October 4, 2016The lights were dimmed and the audience sat with bated breath when wish kid Joey looked across the stage, lifted his microphone and said to wish kid, Malayzia, “You’re going…
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SCDOT provides lane reversal route information
October 4, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing the following information about the highways where lane reversals will be used as part of the coastal evacuation as Hurricane Matthew…
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2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina
October 4, 2016The 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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1000 Feathers launches to bridge divide between vision and strategy
October 4, 2016
Firm to work alongside nonprofits, social service organizations, and those who fund them to maximize return on investment and produce more tangible results in communities. COLUMBIA, SC – With challenges…
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Fisher Phillips Columbia Managing Partner elected to South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
October 4, 2016
Stephen Mitchell, managing partner of the Columbia office of Fisher Phillips, has been elected to the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce board of directors. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce…
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The Fourth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $200,000 to grant wishes for S.C. Wish Kids
October 4, 2016
The lights were dimmed and the audience sat with bated breath when wish kid Joey looked across the stage, lifted his microphone and said to wish kid, Malayzia, “You’re going…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina
October 4, 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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Six to be inducted into Richland One Hall of Fame
October 3, 2016
Richland One will induct six new members into the school district’s Hall of Fame in January, district officials announced at an October 3 news conference. The Richland One Hall of…
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Historic Cragmoor Farms to supply produce for local schools
October 3, 2016
A historic farm in Roebuck will soon provide fruits, vegetables, and educational opportunities to students in pre-K through 12th grade as a result of a partnership between Upstate Forever, The…
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SCE&G monitoring Hurricane Matthew; offers safety and preparedness tips
October 3, 2016
SCE&G is monitoring the path of Hurricane Matthew and encouraging customers to prepare now for the potential impacts of severe weather, which could include power outages. “We don’t yet know…
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SCE&G monitoring Hurricane Matthew; offers safety and preparedness tips
October 3, 2016
SCE&G is monitoring the path of Hurricane Matthew and encouraging customers to prepare now for the potential impacts of severe weather, which could include power outages. “We don’t yet know…
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Four Low Country District Superintendents Join Forces to Work on Early Literacy
October 3, 2016
The Superintendents of the four school districts in the tri-county area, which include Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Two and Dorchester Four, are collaborating to identify and implement best practices in Early…
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Berkeley County School District to host public forums
October 3, 2016
Berkeley County School District will host a series of eight public forum meetings, entitled Moving Berkeley Forward…A community that empowers every student for success. Community members who attend the forum…
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SMPS Palmetto Chapter elects 2016-2017 Board of Directors
October 3, 2016
The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Palmetto Chapter has declared its 2016-2017 Board of Directors. SMPS Palmetto is a community of marketing and business development professionals representing the A/E/C…
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Citadel among top five in nation on President’s Honor Roll for community service
October 3, 2016
The Citadel is now listed on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the top five colleges and universities for civic service in America in the category of General…
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First Choice by Select Health rated the top medicaid plan in South Carolina
October 3, 2016
First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina, a member of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, is the top-rated Medicaid health plan in the state for the second consecutive…
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Fisher Phillips Columbia Managing Partner elected to South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
October 3, 2016Stephen Mitchell, managing partner of the Columbia office of Fisher Phillips, has been elected to the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce board of directors. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce…
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Mandy Orzechowski named Dean of Tri-County’s Engineering and Industrial Technology Division
October 3, 2016
Mandy Orzechowski has been named dean of Tri-County Technical College’s Engineering and Industrial Technology Division. She oversees the engineering, industrial and welding departments at the College. Orzechowski joined Tri-County…
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Sowell Gray, Robinson McFadden to merge
October 3, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, and Robinson, McFadden and Moore, PC, two law firms with established reputations for excellence and commitment to corporate, insurance and business clients,…
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SCDOT to host alternatives public information meeting on I-20/26/126 Corridor Project
October 3, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) invites the public to attend the Alternatives Public Information Meeting to learn more about alternatives being considered for the Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor…
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Alan Flusser Custom to host Bespoke Tailoring Trunk Show at November’s Colonial Cup Steeplechase
October 3, 2016
Alan Flusser Custom, the legendary thirty-year old custom tailoring shop, will be hosting a bespoke tailoring trunk show from Friday through Sunday, November 18-20, in the National Steeplechase Museum. The…
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United Way of the Midlands announces new flood recovery initiative, aims to triple number of homes repaired in the next year
October 3, 2016
Today United Way of the Midlands announced a new initiative, Restoring Hope, to bolster the ongoing flood recovery work in the Midlands. Restoring Hope aims to raise $2 million dollars…
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Lexington County School District One Board approves Gramling promotion and Huffines new hire
October 3, 2016During the September 20, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Paul F. Gramling to network services…
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South Carolina United Ways continue to encourage everyone to support their communities one year after the flood
October 3, 2016
The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) and local United Ways across the state are remembering the 1000 Year Flood with the release of a new report and…
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South Carolina United Ways continue to encourage everyone to support their communities one year after the flood
October 3, 2016
The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) and local United Ways across the state are remembering the 1000 Year Flood with the release of a new report and social…
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City of Columbia and Richland County receive Outstanding Planning Project – Multi-jurisdictional award from SCAPA
October 3, 2016
The City of Columbia and Richland County were recently recognized by the SC Chapter of the American Planning Association (SCAPA) with the Outstanding Planning Project – Multi-jurisdictional award. Plan…
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City of Columbia and Richland County receive Outstanding Planning Project – Multi-jurisdictional award from SCAPA
October 3, 2016
The City of Columbia and Richland County were recently recognized by the SC Chapter of the American Planning Association (SCAPA) with the Outstanding Planning Project – Multi-jurisdictional award. Plan…
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City of Columbia announces new hours for Customer Care Center
October 3, 2016
The City of Columbia announced the new hours of operation for the Customer Care Center, effective September 30. To better serve the needs of callers, the Customer Care Center…
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McKay Firm paralegal, Heather Vardell, named President of United States Junior Chamber International
October 3, 2016McKay Firm paralegal, Heather Vardell was recently elected as the United States Junior Chamber International (JCI USA) National President. Heather was elected on September 24, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan…
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