South Carolina Federal announces 2020 scholarship winners

  April 29, 2020

South Carolina Federal Credit Union announced the winners of its 2020 scholarship program. After receiving more than 1,000 applications from college-bound students in South Carolina, the credit union has selected…

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Upstate Forever awarded $3.9 million USDA funding partnership

  April 29, 2020

RCCP funding will be leveraged to protect critical land and water resources Nonprofit conservation organization Upstate Forever has been selected to receive a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) award from…

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South State commits $600,000 to COVID-19 relief

  April 29, 2020

Offers Support for Communities and Small Businesses through SBA Paycheck Protection Program COLUMBIA, SC – South State Bank announced that it will donate $600,000 to the South State Emergency Relief…

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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation join forces with Senior Resources to combat food insecurity for vulnerable elders

  April 29, 2020

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation have joined together with Senior Resources to provide emergency food assistance beginning now into early summer in…

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Residents Can Get Seeds by Mail to Kick-Start Gardens

  April 29, 2020

Richland County’s Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is distributing spring vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds via mail, giving residents extra reason to spend time in their gardens while social…

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South Carolina Girl Scout honored for life-saving actions

  April 29, 2020

Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands was finally able to recognize one of our Girl Scouts that showed tremendous bravery by saving a life.  This weekend Girl…

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Mission Lexington food policy changes

  April 29, 2020

Mission Lexington wants to remind Lexington County residents that our food pantry is open 10am-1pm, Monday through Friday. We are relaxing normal policies for food distribution to the neighbors we…

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College of Charleston campus gets refreshed for 250th anniversary

  April 29, 2020

In recognition of its 250th anniversary, the College of Charleston has undertaken $3 million in facilities improvements, with many projects targeting historic structures on campus. John Morris, vice president of Facilities…

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County office expects delays after temporary closure

  April 28, 2020

Residents should expect delays in services provided by Richland County’s Register of Deeds Office as employees work to process a backlog after the office closed for several days in response to a…

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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2020

  April 28, 2020

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020. “As we find ourselves in the…

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Refresco inks deal with RealOp Investments in Tampa

  April 28, 2020

One of the world’s largest independent bottlers has executed a full building lease at 5210 S. 16th Avenue, a RealOp Investments’ asset located in the east side of the Tampa…

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Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing is more essential than ever

  April 28, 2020

In a time when nonessential businesses have been forced to close their doors, it would be hard to find any operation more essential than Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing. Right here in…

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Put Empathy Into Action

  April 28, 2020

Leighton Lord Board Chair, Nexsen Pruet Founder and Managing Director, NP Strategy, LLC   Empathy is a key element of emotional intelligence – the connection between self and others. We’re…

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Councilwoman thanks church, community for COVID-19 response efforts

  April 28, 2020

“Neighbors Protecting Neighbors” to fight coronavirus outbreak in high-risk communities Councilwoman Yvonne McBride joined neighborhood associations, churches and residents in thanking Bishop Eric Freeman and The Meeting Place Church of…

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