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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Hammond Headmaster Chris Angel named 10th Headmaster of Baylor School
April 29, 2020
Chris Angel, headmaster of Hammond School for the past 11 years, has been named headmaster of Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee beginning July 2021. Hammond, an independent school offering students…
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Explore shared family history with Richland Library card
April 29, 2020
While many of us continue to stay at home and practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, we can connect to each other through our shared history with help from…
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DHEC conducts cross analysis of death certificates and confirmed COVID-19 cases
April 29, 2020
As part of public health officials’ ongoing efforts to confirm COVID-19 deaths are accurately reported, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) provided the results of a…
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Ten at the Top names Justine Allen Program and Event Coordinator
April 29, 2020
Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the addition of Justine Allen to the position of Program and Event Coordinator. Her role will be to continue building the capacity of…
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Boyer Construction awarded Fort Jackson National Cemetery Phase II Expansion
April 29, 2020
Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced that it was awarded the Fort Jackson National Cemetery Phase II Expansion. The 20-acre project will provide 5,632 pre-placed crypts, 2,376 in-ground cremains sites, 729…
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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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Presbyterian College moves summer classes online, plans for on-campus classes this fall
April 29, 2020
Presbyterian College will transition summer classes online and cancel summer camps, PC president Bob Staton announced in an email to the campus community on Monday, April 27. “Over the last…
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Celebrate The Season raises more than $75,000 for local charities
April 29, 2020
Donations Total Nearly $1 Million since 2011 The 2019 Celebrate The Season annual holiday event raised more than $75,000, which will be distributed to charitable organizations in Berkeley County and…
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Trinity Partners fully leases medical office building at 4100 N. Street
April 29, 2020
Trinity Partners brokerage team Roger Winn, SIOR and Braden Shockley have fully leased 4100 N. Main Street, a newly renovated medical office building in Columbia, South Carolina. “With the owner’s…
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Surgical Technology Program to transition to associate degree this fall
April 29, 2020
Tri-County Technical College’s surgical technology program will transition from a diploma to an associate degree program this fall. In keeping with accrediting agencies’ guidelines, all Surgical Technology programs in the…
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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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Mayors’ Commission on Homelessness and Affordable Housing announce May 8 Homeless to Hope Benefit Telethon
April 29, 2020
At a press conference this afternoon, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie and members of the Mayors’ Commission on Homelessness and Affordable Housing (MCHAH) announced the 2020 Homeless to Hope…
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CSU recognized as premier blood partner; hosts blood drive next week
April 29, 2020
Charleston Southern University has been recognized by the American Red Cross as one of its Premier Blood Partners for 2020 for its support of the community and national blood supply.…
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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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euphoria releases select tickets for Food, Wine and Music Festival’s 15th anniversary
April 29, 2020
Select tickets for euphoria presented by Lexus, Greenville’s premier food, wine and music festival, set for September 17-20, 2020, will go on sale April 26. Festival organizers have announced some…
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Bon Secours joins Convalescent Plasma Expanded Access Program for COVID-19
April 29, 2020
Bon Secours announced today they have joined the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) national Expanded Access Program (EAP) for Convalescent Plasma as a treatment protocol for COVID-19. Convalescent plasma is…
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CARES Act provides funds to Tri-County students; College’s Foundation establishes workforce Completion Fund
April 29, 2020
The first round of federal funding for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, has been released and Tri-County Technical College received a…
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College of Charleston Business students help medical workers fighting COVID-19
April 29, 2020This is a real life lesson in supply and demand. Earlier this month, Jocelyn Evans, associate dean and finance professor for the College of Charleston School of Business, and accounting major Jordan Sirota decided to…
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Clemson genetics professor and others create highest-quality DNA sequence for cotton
April 29, 2020
Cotton has been around for about 8,000 years and has become an important part of the Earth’s economy. To ensure cotton can adapt to the planet’s ever-changing environment and continue…
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EELI 2.0 takes Clemson Extension leadership training to next level
April 29, 2020
It’s been said that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, and with the second phase of Clemson University’s Extension Emerging Leadership Initiative (EELI) in the books, members…
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Clemson study finds winter cover crop mix improves crop productivity
April 29, 2020
Clemson researchers have found a cover crop mixture that can reduce costs for South Carolina farmers, rejuvenate farm soil and help conserve the state’s water supply if included in crop…
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College of Business, School of Accountancy accreditations reaffirmed
April 29, 2020
The College of Business and the School of Accountancy at Clemson University have had their accreditations extended by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The world’s largest…
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DHEC provides WIC participants access to increased food choices during COVID-19 pandemic
April 29, 2020
In response to demand for nutritious foods during the COVID-19 pandemic, DHEC is providing additional food items to South Carolina WIC participants. “Currently there is no disruption to the food…
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Junior League of Columbia supports area partners during COVID-19
April 29, 2020
The League provides masks, WiFi, meals and financial support to local nonprofits The Junior League of Columbia has redirected funds and launched a new initiative in order to support area…
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R.B.’s Seafood restaurant closes; iconic Shem Creek property sells for $7 million
April 29, 2020Iconic Shem Creek eatery R.B.’s Seafood Restaurant has closed its doors, and the property at 97 Church St. has been sold to Geyer Capital Management LLC of Atlanta for $7…
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County office expects delays after temporary closure
April 28, 2020Residents 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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Delays for curbside trash pickup continue; residents asked to exercise patience
April 28, 2020
As areas throughout Richland County experience continued delays in trash pickup, the Solid Waste & Recycling Division is tracking collection routes and coordinating efforts to ensure residents’ waste management needs…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces 2020 spring Leadership Discovery class
April 28, 2020
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, announced the spring class of 2020. The program is an innovative experience that allows members the opportunity to learn from…
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Student teachers seamlessly shift to online instruction for K-12 students
April 28, 2020Teaching is an art – a performance meant to engage, enthrall and inspire. The hope for teachers is that – like an audience in a theater – students leave their…
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Raines Hospitality & Feeding Our Heroes SC send meals to healthcare workers
April 28, 2020On Wednesday April 22nd and Friday April 24th, Raines Hospitality partnered with Feeding Our Heroes SC to distribute over 110 meals to healthcare workers at Trident Health Medical Center and Roper…
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Poe Group Advisors announces launch of new Accounting Practice Academy
April 28, 2020
Poe Group Advisors, an international CPA brokerage firm headquartered in Charleston, SC, announced the launch of its new Accounting Practice Academy, beginning on May 4, 2020. Brannon Poe, CPA and…
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Les Dames D’Escoffier Charleston Chapter introduces Vital Hospitality CHS
April 28, 2020
The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI), a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality, launched Vital Hospitality CHS, a…
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Marine recruits to stage at The Citadel for observation prior to Parris Island
April 28, 2020Medical evaluation period helps Marines maintain training pipeline New Marine recruits scheduled to head to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island near Beaufort, South Carolina ─ the service’s East Coast training base –…
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Presbyterian College moves summer classes online, plans for on-campus classes this fall
April 28, 2020
Presbyterian College will transition summer classes online and cancel summer camps, PC president Bob Staton announced in an email to the campus community on Monday, April 27. “Over the last…
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MUSC world-class vitamin D research team to study connection to COVID-19 prevention and treatment
April 28, 2020
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine scientists and clinicians, led by world-renowned vitamin D research experts Bruce Hollis, Ph.D., professor emeritus in the Department of Pediatrics, and…
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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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Dominion Energy South Carolina gas operations employees receive top safety award
April 28, 2020
As communities across the nation manage the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus, Dominion Energy has been focused like never before on meeting the needs of our customers safely…
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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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Greenville Technical College and Lander University partner to advance education
April 28, 2020
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and Lander University (LU) have formed a partnership to enhance the transfer of students from GTC to LU. Articulation agreements will allow Greenville Tech students to…
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NAI Columbia’s Dick Stanland negotiates a 5-year lease extension and subsequent sale, then announces retirement
April 28, 2020
Upon Closing, Stanland Announces Retirement after a Successful 24-Year Career with the Firm. NAI Columbia’s Dick Stanland, a Senior Broker, recently negotiated a five-year lease extension with the tenant and…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina and Junior Achievement of Upstate South Carolina announce plans to merge
April 28, 2020
Consolidation will maximize student impact, help both operations leverage relationships Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina and Greenville-based Junior Achievement of Upstate South Carolina have announced their intention to consolidate…
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Womble Bond Dickinson South Carolina COVID-19 forum to feature US Sen. Tim Scott, SC Commerce Sec. Bobby Hitt, MUSC President Dr. David Cole
April 28, 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted virtually every aspect of doing business in South Carolina and throughout America. On April 30, Womble Bond Dickinson is presenting a conversation with US Sen.…
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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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