Columbia City Council declares curfew effective Wednesday, March 18
March 18, 2020The curfew restricts travel and public gatherings citywide from 11:00 pm until 6:00 am. Columbia City Council confirms Mayor Steve Benjamin’s State of Emergency declaration of a city-wide curfew (Ordinance…
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Charleston Digital Corridor and Bibliolabs launch area-wide Digital Library Service
March 18, 2020
Over 30,000 eBooks for families and individuals are available to everyone in Charleston County Reacting to an immediate need for vetted learning materials and curated entertainment during the COVID-19 isolation…
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Coastal Community Foundation launches the COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund, now accepting grant applications and donations
March 18, 2020
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, the largest nonprofit community foundation in South Carolina, has launched the COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund to receive charitable donations to support communities disproportionately…
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The COMET to operate on a Saturday schedule starting Thursday, March 19, 2020
March 18, 2020
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced today that transit in the Midlands will operate on a Saturday schedule beginning Thursday, March 19, 2020. The COMET will remain…
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DHEC announces additional 13 cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in South Carolina
March 18, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating 13 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number statewide to 60 cases in…
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SCDSS warns public of phishing scams
March 18, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Social Services recently learned of a possible phishing scam in an attempt to acquire personal identifying information from individuals perceived to be recipients of federal…
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RealOp Investments unites 12 office assets to form Breck Exchange
March 18, 2020
Less than nine months after entering the Atlanta metro market, RealOp Investments has announced the overhaul and repositioning of 12 buildings comprising three office parks on Breckinridge Boulevard. The three…
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Congaree National Park is modifying operations to implement latest health guidance
March 18, 2020
Congaree National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social…
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Lexington District One board passes new Gilbert attendance zone
March 18, 2020
Centerville Elementary opens August 2020 At the March 17, 2020, regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board passed final attendance lines for…
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West Columbia Police Department modifies operations to continue to provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic
March 18, 2020
As the response to COVID-19 evolves, The West Columbia Police Department is committed to protecting the community against the spread of the illness. The West Columbia Police Department is following…
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Mosquito Prevention and Protection events coming up
March 18, 2020What: Learn About Mosquito Prevention and Protection When: 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 24 Where: Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St., Columbia When: 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Friday, May 8 Where: Richland Library Ballentine, 1200…
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Commissioner Weathers urges calm on food supply
March 18, 2020
As South Carolinians come together to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers wants people to know that there is plenty of food to weather the…
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Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers International appointed to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation Board of Directors
March 18, 2020
Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers International | South Carolina has been appointed by the Prisma Health—Midlands Board of Directors to the Prisma Health Midlands Foundation Board of Directors. “I am…
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Lee Boling joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 18, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Lee Boling has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Boling is a native-born South…
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Beth Blom joins team Dodds & Associates of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 18, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Beth Blom has joined the team Dodds & Associates at as a sales associate at their office at 230 Buist Avenue.…
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City of Charleston coronavirus March 17 PM update
March 18, 2020
The city of Charleston remains at OPCON 2, with modified operations designed to limit in-person contact. According to SC DHEC, there are now 47 positive cases of coronavirus in South…
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The Preiss Company breaks ground on 433-bed signature Hartwell Village
March 18, 2020
Student Housing Complex Targets Fall 2021 Completion Date CLEMSON, SC & RALEIGH, NC – Officials at The Preiss Company (TPCO), one of the nation’s largest, privately-held, student housing owner-operators, broke…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals responds to the coronavirus crisis
March 17, 2020
Nephron Pharmaceuticals, headquartered in West Columbia, is a global leader in the manufacturing of generic respiratory medications As such, they are at the forefront of manufacturing drugs that are being…
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SC Ports Board approves agreement with Lowe
March 17, 2020
Lowe to entitle portion of Union Pier Terminal for redevelopment South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors approved a professional services agreement with Lowe, the owner of the Wild Dunes…
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City of Charleston coronavirus March 16 PM update
March 17, 2020
The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 2, indicating a state of modified operations intended to limit person-to-person contact. Charleston City Council met telephonically this afternoon to receive…
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Ryan Welch and Milton Thomas of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Landlord in the lease of a 50,000 SF industrial space in Charleston, SC
March 17, 2020
Ryan Welch and Milton Thomas of Lee & Associates Charleston is pleased to announce he represented the Landlord, Charleston Regional Investments, LLC, in the lease of a 50,000 SF industrial…
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Relic Room closing at least through March 31 because of coronavirus
March 17, 2020
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be closed from Wednesday, March 18, through at least Tuesday, March 31, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All tours, programs,…
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Crisis leadership in crisis
March 17, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. LEADERSHIP IS BOTH AN ART AND A SCIENCE. We know that. But for the fledgling or accomplished professional leader, mastery of the art is…
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ROI Commercial sells downtown Chapin office building
March 17, 2020
ROI Commercial brokers and principals, George Meetze and Sherri Burriss, represented the seller in the sale of a 4,891 square foot office building located at 115 Clark Street in downtown…
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South Carolina ETV reimagines mission-driven partnership with S.C. Department of Education in response to COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Network to modify programming three days each week beginning March 24 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced a plan in partnership with the S.C. Department of Education (SCDE) to broadcast…
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The South Carolina State Museum to close temporarily
March 17, 2020
Taking into consideration guidelines set forth by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the State Museum has made the decision to temporarily close to the public in…
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GSSM accepting applications for its GoSciTech residential summer camp
March 17, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long residential STEM summer camp for rising 8th – 10th graders on GSSM’s…
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Comporium providing 60 days of free internet service to students
March 17, 2020Offering Internet to New Customers in Homes with K-12 and Higher Education Students ROCK HILL, SC – With the continuing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), South Carolina Governor, Henry McMaster and…
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Dean Swartout joins GreenWood, Inc. as Project Site Manager
March 17, 2020
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the hiring of Dean Swartout as the new Site Manager at the Honeywell Aerospace Facility in Greer, SC. In…
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Frank Bullard joins First Reliance Bank as President, Charleston Market
March 17, 2020
Frank Bullard has joined First Reliance Bank as Market President for Charleston, SC. Bullard is responsible for the strategic market expansion of First Reliance Bank’s footprint in the Charleston market, and…
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Able SC releases program for students with disabilities to continue learning online amid outbreak
March 17, 2020
In response to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the consequent school closures, Able SC has released a new program that allows students with disabilities to connect with one another and…
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Residents advised to view County Council meeting on TV or online
March 17, 2020
Richland County Council will meet at its regularly scheduled time Tuesday, March 17. However, because of growing concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, residents are encouraged to view the…
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MUSC Health reduces entry points to hospitals, tightens visitation and screening
March 17, 2020
MUSC Health will reduce the number of entry points and implement tighter visitation policies for all hospitals on the peninsula. The changes take effect at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17. Patients seeking…
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Hargray launches special programs to support remote learning in the Southeast
March 17, 2020
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic increasingly impacts families and businesses across the Southeast, Hargray is partnering with educators, including Beaufort County Schools, to ensure students have…
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Modern Capital announces acquisition of Western Equity Group
March 17, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC – Modern Capital, a diversified financial services firm, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Western Equity Group, Inc., an SEC Registered and FINRA…
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Council Chair Signs Emergency Disaster Declaration in Preparation for COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Richland County Council Chair Paul Livingston has signed an emergency declaration in accordance with County ordinance to initiate specific actions to respond to COVID-19, or coronavirus. Over the past four…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Telular as new client
March 17, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, recently added Telular to its growing client roster. The agency is providing a variety of services to the technology company, including direct and…
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Mark Ratchford represents Rockoon Climbing Community in 25,000-SF lease at Judson Mill
March 17, 2020
Mark Ratchford, MAI, of KDS Commercial Properties, represented Rockoon Climbing Community in the lease of 25,000-SF space in Judson Mill, located at 701 Easley Bridge Road near downtown Greenville. Rockoon…
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Effectively Communicating in Uncertain Times
March 17, 2020
By Heather Matthews NP Strategy Silence fuels fear in a crisis, especially when the crisis is changing by the day and is something few people have experienced before. Over…
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Dominion Energy commits $1 million to coronavirus relief efforts
March 16, 2020
$250,000 committed to American Red Cross to help its response $750,000 committed to nonprofits as response plans develop and local needs are defined RICHMOND, Va. — The Dominion Energy Charitable…
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Greater Irmo Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala
March 16, 2020
On Friday, March 6, 2020, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding Chamber partners at the 2020 Irmo Chamber Awards Night and Gala, presented by Steve Padgett’s Honda of…
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West Columbia city operated parks closed to reduce potential COVID-19 exposure
March 16, 2020
West Columbia, SC (March 16, 2020, at 3:47 PM) – In the interest of reducing potential exposure to COVID-19, City of West Columbia parks, community centers, playground equipment, tennis courts,…
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Main Street District – Here’s How You Can Help
March 16, 2020
From the City Center Partnership: Dear Friends, The safety and health of Main Street District workers, residents, and patrons is very important to us at City Center Partnership. We encourage everyone…
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S.C. Arts Awards postponed because of COVID-19 concerns
March 16, 2020
Official statement from the South Carolina Arts Commission: COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Awards scheduled for May 6, 2020 are being postponed until further notice. With the ongoing uncertainty…
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City of Cayce issues COVID-19 Safety Precautions
March 16, 2020
City Provides List of Important Resources for Cayce Residents CAYCE, SC – In the City of Cayce, we pride ourselves on excellent services and communication to our citizens, our businesses and our visitors;…
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Mission Lexington Status 1/16/2020
March 16, 2020
Lexington, SC, March 16, 2020- Mission Lexington is continuing to monitor the latest developments regarding COVID-19. The health and safety of our clients, staff and volunteers remains our number one priority. At this…
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DHEC announces additional five cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in South Carolina
March 16, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating five additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number of cases statewide to 33.…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board launches STAY/PLAYcation Campaign
March 16, 2020
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is launching a spring and summer STAY/PLAYcation campaign. Since South Carolina is drivable state, it is now more important than ever to…
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The 16th Annual March for Meals has been canceled.
March 16, 2020
This event has been canceled. Mobile Meals will welcome community leaders on Monday, March 16, 2020 to deliver meals as a part of the annual National Week of Champions. Confirmed…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
March 16, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from the offices across the state: Charleston, SC Mark Erickson, SIOR and Matt Pickard represented…
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