The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry to host Free Family Friday on Friday, March 13
March 11, 2020
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) will host the fifth of seven Free Family Fridays of the 2019-2020 school year on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to…
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How the construction industry is being impacted by the Coronavirus and steps to minimize its influence on individual projects
March 11, 2020
INTRODUCTION The effects of the coronavirus, COVID-19, are being felt in South Carolina with a growing uncertainty regarding the virus and its ancillary effects on the economy. The severity of…
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MMA named High Flying School at National Youth-At-Risk Conference
March 11, 2020Military Magnet Academy (MMA) was named a High Flying School at the National Youth-At-Risk Conference. MMA was one of only four schools in the nation to receive this recognition. Each…
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Colliers International | South Carolina brokers inducted into Colliers’ highly regarded Everest Club
March 11, 2020
John Montgomery, Chuck Salley, SIOR and Garrett Scott, SIOR of Colliers International | South Carolina have been named to the 2019 Everest Awards. The Everest Club recognizes Colliers professionals in…
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Steel Hands Brewing announces official partnership with Soda City FC
March 11, 2020Steel Hands Brewing is an official partner of the Soda City FC, Columbia’s Semi-Professional Soccer Team. Steel Hands Brewing announces official multi-year partnership with the Soda City FC semi-professional soccer…
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South Carolina State University President Clark elected board chair of S.C. Sea Grant Consortium
March 11, 2020
South Carolina State University (SCSU) President James E. Clark has been elected chair of S.C. Sea Grant Consortium’s Board of Directors. Clark began his one-year term on January 1, 2020.…
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Flock and Rally celebrates two ADDY Awards for S.C. State Fair ad campaign
March 11, 2020
Flock and Rally, a women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, has earned two 2020 ADDY Awards for its advertising and creative work for the 2019…
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ROI Commercial sells industrial/flex property in West Columbia, SC
March 11, 2020
ROI Commercial brokers and principals, Sherri Burriss and George Meetze, represented the seller in the sale of a 10,800 square foot showroom/warehouse facility located at 1061 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia.…
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Free community event coming to Leo’s Landing, Saluda Shoals Park: Organization founded to help children be limitless
March 11, 2020
Children of all abilities are invited to attend a free event at Leo’s Landing, an inclusive playground at Saluda Shoals Park, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 21.…
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SouthLand Properties, Greenville-based residential property rental company, launches new Facebook page
March 11, 2020
SouthLand Properties of South Carolina, LLC, a Greenville–based company that specializes in owning, managing, and leasing condominiums and duplexes in quiet, older Greenville neighborhoods, has launched a new Facebook page.…
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Lassiter gift will enhance tools at Greenville Technical College’s Simulation Technologies and Training Center
March 11, 2020
While completing her nursing degree years ago, Dr. Barbara Lassiter was exposed to many health situations in the hospital that enhanced her skills and prepared her for similar encounters with…
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RCSD captain’s destiny from tragedy
March 11, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – On the morning of Feb. 21, 1974, Kershaw County Deputy Ernest Christian Potter III was shot and killed by hitchhiker Theodore…
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County of Lexington receives best-ever bond rating in County’s history
March 11, 2020
For the first time in the organization’s history, the County of Lexington received its best-ever bond rating after an in-depth analysis was conducted of the County’s financial health. Moody’s Investor…
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Jarden Plastic Solutions announces new company brand identity
March 11, 2020GREENVILLE, SC – Jarden Plastic Solutions, a Jadex Inc. company (formerly Jarden Process Solutions), announced the official launch of a new corporate brand identity in conjunction with ceasing use of…
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Columbia City Council temporarily suspend normal operating procedures of City Council Meetings as COVID-19 precautionary measure
March 10, 2020In the interest of public health, Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia City Council have unanimously passed an emergency ordinance to suspend normal operating procedures of City Council…
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The Beach Company receives multiple AAAwards in recognition of Advertising Initiatives
March 10, 2020
The Beach Company announced its recent recognition in the 2020 American Advertising Awards (AAAwards) for advertising excellency for its new waterfront community development, Kiawah River, located near Charleston. Conducted annually…
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Emerging novel coronavirus outbreak in South Carolina – updated information here
March 10, 2020
The links provided below will be updated regularly as information becomes available. Keep checking back here for updates. DHEC is closely monitoring a rapidly emerging outbreak of the novel coronavirus…
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Nelson Mullins names John Jennings as Greenville office managing partner
March 10, 2020
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has named John M. Jennings as managing partner of the Greenville office effective March 6. He replaces Timothy E. Madden, who has been elected to a…
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City of Columbia Planning and Development Services to host public meeting for review of new zoning map
March 10, 2020The City of Columbia is moving forward with the new zoning map to correspond with the adopted Unified Development Ordinance. Planning and Development Services Department staff will host a public…
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Will Unthank joins Wilson Kibler as brokerage associate
March 10, 2020
Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Columbia since 1987, has hired Will Unthank as a brokerage associate in its Columbia office, where he plans to focus…
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GVL2040 team completes exploration of growth options
March 10, 2020
The project team concluded the third phase of GVL2040, which focused on how Greenville might grow and change over the next two decades, with an open house event at the…
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Engenius relocates to new E. Washington Street location
March 10, 2020
Upstate web design and digital marketing company Engenius has relocated from its former Vardry Street location to a standalone office building at 1012 E. Washington Street. “This move symbolizes a…
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United Community Banks, Inc. and Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc., the parent of Seaside National Bank & Trust, announce merger agreement
March 10, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. and Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc. announced a definitive agreement for UCBI to acquire Three Shores, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Seaside National Bank & Trust. Headquartered in…
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Greenville City Council approves funding for construction of Unity Park
March 10, 2020
Park Plan Includes Two Additional Pedestrian Bridges, Full River Restoration Greenville City Council gave initial approval to a $38 million budget proposal to construct Unity Park. The 60-acre park on…
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Xplor Boatworks, LLC establishing operations in Richland County
March 10, 2020
More than $3.4 million investment to create 63 new jobs Xplor Boatworks, LLC, a specialty recreational boat designer and manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Richland County. The…
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Greenville landmark recognized with award
March 10, 2020Cancer Survivors Park Logo Featuring the Celebration Hope Pavilion Wins American Advertising Federation Award The new logo for Cancer Survivors Park was recognized with a silver award in the 2020…
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The Cassina Group sets real estate record with penthouse sale
March 10, 2020
Robertson Allen, founding partner and broker-in-charge at The Cassina Group, represented the seller of 18 Broad St. #801—the penthouse in the Peoples Building. The historic sale closed for $12 million,…
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Lowcountry Food Bank welcomes new employees
March 9, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, is pleased to announce that several new staff…
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CofCServes empowers Cougars to give back
March 9, 2020
Being of service is about giving back to make a difference not because you’ll receive praise, but because you take joy in knowing your efforts will make someone else’s life…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations
March 9, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce Laurie Carter as Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations. In this role, Laurie will lead the strategic development and management of the Chamber’s finances…
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Rotary Club of Blythewood award $10,000 in scholorships
March 9, 2020
The Rotary Club of Blythewood will award five scholarships worth $2,000 each to seniors in memory of Rotarian Frank Riley. All high school seniors residing in the Blythewood 29016 zip code…
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Richland Two seniors named candidates for U.S Presidential Scholars Program
March 9, 2020
Seven academically gifted high school seniors have been selected as candidates for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. The students…
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Multiplying good receives grant from Power:Ed
March 9, 2020
Power:Ed, a philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, has awarded an $85,000 grant to Multiplying Good, an organization piloting innovative professional development programs for students here in the Palmetto…
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A message from Columbia Metropolitan Airport regarding coronavirus/COVID-19
March 9, 2020
With the recent outbreak of Coronavirus, identified as a respiratory disease, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has been closely monitoring updates issued from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and…
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SC Ports reports strong cargo volumes in February
March 9, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority saw steady container volumes in early 2020 and recorded the highest February ever for both cargo volumes and rail moves at inland ports. S.C. Ports moved 197,214…
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SC peanut crop acreage dependent on state’s cotton plantings
March 9, 2020
This year could be a good year for South Carolina peanut growers, or not, depending on how much cotton is planted in the state. Clemson experts expect the 2020 South…
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Advanced optical imaging technique may lead to structure-guided drug design
March 9, 2020
A Clemson University College of Science researcher, together with a team of researchers primarily at Heinrich Heine University in Germany, developed and demonstrated new optical imaging methods to monitor a…
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College of Education faculty member earns coveted early career award to study experiences of Latino youth in math
March 9, 2020
Carlos Nicolas Gomez, assistant professor in Clemson’s College of Education, recently received the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program grant, often referred to as the NSF CAREER award.…
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Clemson Extension workshops take aim at destructive invasive species
March 9, 2020
With invasive plant species wreaking havoc on American agriculture and natural resources to an estimated tune of $40 billion each year, a pair of workshops offered by Clemson Cooperative Extension…
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Clemson faculty member co-authors book on Christian nationalism’s effect on US politics
March 9, 2020
Andrew Whitehead, associate professor in Clemson’s sociology, anthropology and criminal justice department, has co-authored a new book on Christian nationalism in the U.S. The book, “Taking America Back for God:…
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Wheelchair tennis introduced as Clemson’s first adaptive sports team
March 9, 2020
If the typical, everyday wheelchair is built for comfort, those designed for adaptive sports athletes are built for speed. They’re less bulky and the wheels slant inward. They have a…
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DHEC Investigating two possible cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in South Carolina
March 9, 2020
Today the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced it is investigating two possible cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. The presumptive positive cases are not linked.…
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Litter Cleanup aims to eautify Jackson Creek, highlight bag ordinance
March 9, 2020
Richland County Government staff is partnering with the Gills Creek Watershed Association to hold a litter sweep along Jackson Creek in Northeast Richland. The cleanup is part of efforts by…
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Tate named new UofSC provost
March 9, 2020
William F. “Bill” Tate IV, the dean of the graduate school and vice provost for graduate education at Washington University in St. Louis, was selected as the new executive vice…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union announces Financing Relief Program for First Time Homebuyers
March 9, 2020
With many South Carolina families priced out of today’s housing market, SAFE Federal Credit Union has introduced their First Time Home Buyer Plus Program that allows qualifying members to purchase…
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Brittlebank upgrades to begin March 9
March 9, 2020
The Brittlebank Park Pier will be closed from March 9 to March 20 for the first phase of work to replace the pier’s framing and decking. As part of the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce releases 2020 Economic Outlook Forecast
March 9, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber presented the 2020 Economic Forecast at its annual Economic Outlook Conference on Wednesday. The forecast for the Charleston region is a partnership project between the Charleston Metro Chamber’s Center for Business…
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Richland One to hold spring certified teacher interview day
March 9, 2020
Along with helping to educate and inspire tomorrow’s leaders, there are many advantages to teaching in Richland One, including competitive salaries and benefits and comprehensive professional learning opportunities. The district…
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ICS elects new board officers
March 9, 2020
ICS announced that its board of directors recently elected new officers. ICS board members represent a diverse range of backgrounds and specialties, all of which strengthen ICS’s systems-level perspective. Dr.…
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Get A Clue Columbia! State Museum to offer free tickets to Sherlock Holmes Exhibit through a citywide scavenger hunt
March 9, 2020
Tickets to the International Exhibit of Sherlock Holmes have gone missing and the South Carolina State Museum needs your detective skills to help find them. The prize? A package of…
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