Grainger Generating Station stacks fall
February 8, 2016
Santee Cooper brought down Grainger Generating Station’s two, 300-foot stacks, the final significant structures to be removed in the ongoing dismantling of the station and a significant symbol of Santee…
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Deborah McKetty named to Federal Reserve Bank Community Investment Council
February 8, 2016
Deborah McKetty, the executive director of CommunityWorks, was recently named to the Community Investment Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. McKetty was selected based on her expertise and…
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Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC closes acquisition of three Florida properties, launches syndicated portfolio for accredited investors
February 8, 2016
Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC (“Sandlapper”) announced today it has closed three mixed-use office and industrial properties in Longwood, Lakeland and Melbourne, Florida for an undisclosed price. The properties are made…
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DHEC awards eight South Carolina Schools as Champions of the Environment
February 8, 2016
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced eight schools won grants to support innovative efforts to educate the next generation of environmental stewards. . From building bird sanctuaries…
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DHEC awards eight South Carolina Schools as Champions of the Environment
February 8, 2016Eight schools won grants to support innovative efforts to educate the next generation of environmental stewards, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today. From building bird sanctuaries…
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United Way of the Midlands invests $300,000 into new housing rebuild and repair initiatives
February 8, 2016
United Way of the Midlands is investing $300,000 in new housing rebuild and repair initiatives for flood damaged homes throughout the Midlands. Funds will be distributed to non-profit organizations and…
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Lexington resident Dr. Rod Walters invited to lead NFL Seminar on Concussion Management
February 8, 2016
Rod Walters, certified athletic trainer and former University of South Carolina Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine has been invited by the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Association to provide an…
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SCE&G to test Lake Murray Dam inundation sirens
February 8, 2016
SCE&G will conduct an annual test of its Lake Murray Dam inundation sirens on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at noon. The sirens will sound for approximately three minutes. In the unlikely…
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National Parks maintenance backlog reaches $11.9 billion
February 8, 2016
The National Park Service (NPS) this week released its Fiscal Year 2015 deferred maintenance statistics for national parks. The $11.9 billion nationwide total was up from the $11.49 billion reported…
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Richland One School Improvement Council Honored
February 8, 2016
The School Improvement Council (SIC) of Meadowfield Elementary School has been named to the South Carolina School Improvement Council’s 2016 Honor Roll. Ten Honor Roll SICs are recognized for their…
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Richland One seeking public input on redrawing boundaries of school board single-member voting districts
February 8, 2016
Richland County School District One is currently redrawing the boundary lines for the school board’s four single-member voting districts. The seven members of the Richland County School District One Board…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia board announces new Case Manager
February 8, 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is excited to have Courtney Fisher join the agency as a Case Manager. In her new role, Courtney will have the opportunity to…
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Suzy Haynsworth joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
February 8, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Suzy Haynsworth as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Suzy joins Coldwell Banker Caine with a background in insurance and law as Assistant…
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Ten at the Top to host The Pique, Young Leaders Elevating the Upstate on March 7th
February 8, 2016
Ten at the Top (TATT) will host the PIQUE, an event focusing on the collaboration and connection of young professionals in the ten county Upstate, which includes Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee,…
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Berkeley County Schools’ Rookie Teachers of the Year
February 8, 2016Schools in Berkeley County School District have chosen their Rookie Teachers of the Year. Rookie Teachers of the Year are nominated by their school principal based on the following…
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Dreher High School girls’ soccer coach receives National Coach of the Year Award
February 8, 2016
Coach David Kleinfelder, Dreher High School’s varsity girls’ soccer coach, has been named the 2015 Soccer Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Coaches Association…
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Nominations sought for award named in honor of local civil rights icon
February 8, 2016
Richland County and several community partners are seeking nominations for the Modjeska Monteith Simkins Award to recognize residents’ efforts in the areas of civil rights and social justice. The first-time…
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South Carolina Officers trained on anti-meth technology
February 8, 2016
This week, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association (SCLEOA), in conjunction with Appriss, conducted three trainings across the state on the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx), which is the…
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Darlington Raceway receives “Community Pride” Award from Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce
February 8, 2016
On Thursday evening (Feb. 4), Darlington Raceway was named the recipient of the 2016 ‘Community Pride’ Award at the annual Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, held at the…
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Emmanuel’s Hammer hosts Builder’s Breakfast featuring USC Football Chaplin
February 8, 2016
Emmanuel’s Hammer, a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing home rehabilitation services for homeowners in need, is hosting their annual Builder’s Breakfast on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 7:15 AM. The event,…
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Columbia Women for Bernie Sanders community meeting
February 8, 2016
Why is Bernie Sanders the best candidate for women? An energetic and growing number of women will vote for Bernie in 2016 because of his progressive agenda on issues that…
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Waste Pesticide Disposal collection dates & locations set
February 8, 2016
Waste Pesticide Disposal Program dates and locations are set for February 2016. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is offering several opportunities to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or…
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Young people are lifting the spirits of Midlands-area seniors with Valentine’s Day cards
February 8, 2016
DoSomething.org and Meals on Wheels America join forces for third annual Love Letters campaign This month, Midlands-area seniors are receiving handmade Valentine’s Day cards created by youth volunteers from…
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Volta Pro receives “A” rating from Cadalyst
February 8, 2016
Computer Direct Outlet’s Volta Pro product line recently received an “A” rating from Cadalyst Magazine. The Volta Pro features Intel Core i7 and Xeon CPUs, the fastest available SSDs, and…
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Richland Penny opens section of the Innovista Phase One Project to the public
February 8, 2016
LAD Corporation, the contractor for the Innovista Phase One Project, has opened up a portion of the project to the public today. The section of Greene Street between Assembly Street…
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Todd Davidson to serve as General Counsel of Greenville Chamber Board
February 8, 2016
Nexsen Pruet attorney Todd Davidson has been named to the Board of Directors of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce for 2016. In that role, he will also serve as General…
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The Columbia Museum of Art announces 2016 Gala, In the Mix: From Vintage to Vogue
February 8, 2016
Saturday, March 5, 2016 | 7:00 p.m. – Midnight . . The Columbia Museum of Art announces the 2016 Gala, In the Mix: From Vintage to Vogue, to be held…
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Lexington County students express the Art of Healing
February 8, 2016
Nine Lexington County high school students have received prizes and awards in the 7th annual “Art of Healing,” a juried art competition for Lexington County high school students sponsored by…
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2015 best year for South Carolina real estate since the recession
February 8, 2016
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its 2015 annual market report. The data shows the real estate market in South Carolina experienced its best year since the end of the Great…
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Central Carolina Technical College joins the first consortium dedicated specifically to advancing success of men of color in community colleges
February 8, 2016
Central Carolina Technical College has joined the Minority Male Community College Collaborative (M2C3) National Consortium on College Men of Color. Participation in the M2C3 Consortium will enhance CCTC’s commitment to…
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Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres to host Black Blue Bloods author, Christopher Emil Williams
February 8, 2016
Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres will host Christopher Emil Williams, author of Black Blue Bloods: Legacy of an African-American Plantation Owner, Saturday, February 13, at 12:00 pm. With…
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State Chamber honors Rep. Gregory Duckworth with Business Advocate Award
February 8, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce released the following statement after recognizing Representative Gregory Duckworth (R-Horry) with the 2015 Business Advocate Award. This award was given to members of the…
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Nominations sought for award named in honor of local civil rights icon
February 8, 2016
Richland County and several community partners are seeking nominations for the Modjeska Monteith Simkins Award to recognize residents’ efforts in the areas of civil rights and social justice. The first-time…
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City Manager and Police Chief selected for the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative
February 8, 2016
City Manager Teresa Wilson and Chief William “Skip” Holbrook were both selected as members of the 9th Midlands Class of The Riley Institute at Furman University’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI).…
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Mashburn Construction welcomes new employee to Greenville office
February 8, 2016
Mashburn Construction is pleased to welcome a new employee to the company: Danny Ponder joins Mashburn’s Greenville office as a Superintendent. Danny has been in the industry for over 40…
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Sowell Gray attorney Betsy Gray honored with National Conference of Bar Presidents 2016 Fellows Award
February 8, 2016Sowell Gray attorney Betsy Gray is the 2016 recipient of the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP) Fellows Award. The award, which was presented on Friday, February 5, 2016 at…
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Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour
February 8, 2016
The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) on April 2 and 3, 2016,…
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United Community Bank Honors Greenville Bankers for 4th Quarter Performance
February 8, 2016
United Community Bank is honoring six individuals and nine United teams for their outstanding performance during the fourth quarter of 2015. This recognition is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales…
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Collins & Lacy Co-Founder to Speak at University of South Carolina’s Last Lecture Series
February 8, 2016
Collins & Lacy, P.C. co-founder, Joel Collins, has been asked to speak at the University of South Carolina’s Last Lecture Series. The Last Lecture Series is a 16 year old…
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Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 2-3, 2016
February 8, 2016The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) on April 2 and 3, 2016,…
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Sowell Gray attorney Betsy Gray honored with National Conference of Bar Presidents 2016 Fellows Award
February 8, 2016
Sowell Gray attorney Betsy Gray is the 2016 recipient of the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP) Fellows Award. The award, which was presented on Friday, February 5, 2016 at…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host Bridal Open House
February 5, 2016
The Old Cigar Warehouse is calling all brides in the Upstate for an open house. The Bridal Open House will be held on Thursday, February 11 from 4 p.m. to…
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85-385 Gateway will transform the Upstate’s driving experience
February 5, 2016
With some quick turns of clay-filled shovels, the second largest transportation project in South Carolina history officially started at the interchange of Interstates 85 and 385 Friday morning. “The 85-385…
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Lugar: keep plutonium agreement with Russia
February 5, 2016
Tours MOX construction site that supports the international agreement Former Senator Richard G. Lugar said that the United States must continue keeping its end of an agreement with the Russian…
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TransformSC schools and districts using technology to personalize learning
February 5, 2016
National and state experts give educators support to scale blended learning Educators gathered at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies in Chapin to advance the use of blended learning…
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Applications available for the 2016 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off
February 4, 2016
Barbeque grill masters and backyard enthusiasts are invited to compete for the State Championship Title at the 2016 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, March 18-19, at the State Farmers…
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New Name, Same Mission
February 4, 2016
The Death Penalty Resource & Defense Center, serving South Carolina since 1988 has been re-named to JUSTICE 360. We strive for greater visibility and involvement in the community conversation regarding…
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Sweet & Savory to be held April 28
February 4, 2016
Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter announces that the Sweet & Savory fundraiser will be from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the South Carolina State Museum Planetarium Lobby. During the event,…
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PSI promotes David Sabol to Executive Vice President
February 4, 2016
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) announces the promotion of David Sabol, P.E., to Executive Vice President. Sabol will oversee PSI operations in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia,…
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Round Top Elementary excels at fundraiser & donates to schools affected by SC flood
February 4, 2016
Round Top Elementary (RTE) teamed up with the Boosterthon Fun Run to raise extra funds needed for the school. Boosterthon, established in 2001, reinvented the fundraising industry transforming the way…
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