Moore School’s Center for Executive Succession recognizes retired Aetna CEO with leadership award
October 14, 2019
The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business will present the Center for Executive Succession’s 2019 Leadership Legacy Award to former Aetna Inc. chairman and CEO, Ronald A.…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 14, 2019
October 14, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 10/11/2019 to 10/17/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Joker 2 $55,861,403 $193,590,190 2 The Addams Family 1 $30,300,007 $30,300,007 3 Gemini Man…
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Researcher to give update on the Hunley in free Relic Room lecture
October 14, 2019
H. L. Hunley became the first submarine in history to sink an opposing warship in battle. The sub itself sank shortly thereafter in Charleston Harbor, and all eight hands were…
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Richland Library celebrates graduation of five students from Career Online High School
October 14, 2019Five local students, between the ages of 22 and 47, have officially moved their tassels from right to left. Richland Library hosted its first Career Online High School (COHS) graduation…
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Home services Company Carolina Conditions acquires local electrical company
October 14, 2019
Carolina Conditions buys Columbia Electric Service Carolina Conditions, a heating and air, electrical and plumbing company based in Lexington, today announced the acquisition of Columbia Electric Service, an electrical company…
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Cherith Norman Chalet named 2019 Alumnus of the Year
October 14, 2019
Cherith Norman Chalet, a 1998 Bob Jones University graduate, was recognized as the 2019 Alumnus of the Year at BJU’s Homecoming Kickoff Ceremony Friday, Oct. 11, in Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium.…
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CCPL to open Baxter-Patrick James Island Library on Saturday, Nov. 2
October 14, 2019
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will open the Baxter-Patrick James Island Library, located at 1858 South Grimball Road, on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend a Ribbon…
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Merrell & Mast Store team up for food for kids
October 14, 2019
The U. S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as “the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.” Merrell Footwear, an active lifestyle brand, joins…
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College of Charleston professor explores history of Salem Witch Trials in Travel Channel show
October 14, 2019It was a dark time in the history of Salem, Mass. From February 1692 to May 1693, more than 200 people in the small New England village were accused of…
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Stop naming things after politicians
October 14, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller They’re a staple of the incumbent politician’s toolkit: the countless recognitions, resolutions, proclamations, ribbon-cuttings, and photo-ops which are more ceremonial than anything else, but which…
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Rotary World Polio Day Carnival – October 24
October 14, 2019
Rotary World Polio Day Carnival is an event to create awareness for Rotary’s fight against polio. October 24 from 11:00am until 2:00pm at Segra Park in Columbia there will be…
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EdVenture’s Halloween Hoopla is a night of BIG Family Fun – October 31
October 14, 2019What Do 300 Pumpkins and 125,000 Candy Pieces Equal? BIG FUN at EdVenture’s Halloween Hoopla! It’s a night of Halloween fun at EdVenture’s annual Halloween Hoopla celebration on Thursday, October…
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Teal Pumpkins Mean Understanding and Safety
October 11, 2019
Home Tips from your Local Realtor: Mark Mozingo Halloween kicks off the holiday season and for most families, it is a fun, active time. But for some, especially the families…
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United Way of Greenville County hires Michelle Shain as OnTrack Greenville interim Executive Director
October 11, 2019
United Way of Greenville County has hired Michelle Shain as interim executive director of OnTrack Greenville, a community initiative to ensure students stay on track toward high school graduation and…
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South Carolina Wildlife Federation celebrates City of Columbia Community Wildlife Habitat announcement
October 11, 2019
In a ceremony at the Robert Mills House and Gardens, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) celebrated the City of Columbia’s new status as a certified Community Wildlife Habitat. SCWF…
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View “Emanuel” & hear from Charleston church shooting survivor in Columbia
October 11, 2019
Hear the untold story of the victims and survivors of the Charleston church shooting. Join Richland Library for the Film Screening & Discussion: Emanuel from 3 – 5 p.m., Sunday,…
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Larry Smith joins Tri-County Technical College’s Commission
October 11, 2019
Tri-County Technical College’s Commissioners welcomed a new member to the governing board at a bi-monthly meeting October 7. Larry A. Smith, retired plant manager for Schneider Electric in Seneca, attended…
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Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments adds to rural Long Range Transportation Plan meeting schedule
October 11, 2019
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments added an additional public input opportunity to its Long Range Transportation Plan meeting schedule. The additional meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. and…
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LS3P architects to host “Light the Night” walking team to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)
October 11, 2019
LS3P’s Columbia office is continuing its 15 th anniversary celebration by participating in the “Light the Night” eventheld at the State House on Tuesday, October 29. The annual series of…
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South Carolina State Fair doubles previous year’s opening day attendance
October 11, 2019
39,416 guests turn out as fair debuts free daily circus The 150th anniversary South Carolina State Fair opened the gates to lots of enthusiasm and near record-setting crowds on opening…
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Ben Lippen enrollment soars
October 11, 2019
Ben Lippen School enrollment is the highest it has been since 2004. A total of 835 students are enrolled this year including 225 new students and, for the first time…
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Growl at the Moon this Halloween at the State Museum
October 11, 2019
Sixth Annual Signature Event Returns with Howling New Halloween Fun The State Museum will welcome guests to “Growl at the Moon” Friday, Oct. 25, from 7 – 10 p.m. The event will…
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Specific Chiropractic celebrates 10 years serving the Midlands
October 11, 2019
No one questions that a safe building needs a strong, secure foundation. When a shift or damage happens, problems arise and the floors creak, doors stick and the walls crack.…
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Greenville Tech Foundation honors Dodie Anderson, the Jolley Foundation, and Lockheed Martin
October 11, 2019Left to Right: Dr. Keith Miller, president, Greenville Technical College; Mike Fox, Greenville site director and general manager, Lockheed Martin; Duff Bruce, Jolley Foundation trustee; Jolley Christman, Jolley Foundation trustee;…
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Beard and Till Poteat co-author latest edition of authoritative book on workers’ compensation
October 11, 2019
Robinson Gray members Grady L. Beard and Shannon Till Poteat are among the seven co-authors of the new seventh edition of The Law of Workers’ Compensation Insurance in South Carolina.…
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Rebuild Upstate received $7,500 from the Countybank Foundation
October 11, 2019
The Countybank Foundation recently made a major donation of volunteer time and funds to Rebuild Upstate. Countybank and Greenwood Capital employees did a blitz repair of three houses in Anderson,…
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MUSC celebrates record-breaking research awards
October 11, 2019
In other business, the board received a report from Kevin Gray, M.D., assistant provost for Research Advancement, confirming that MUSC has once again surpassed itself. In fiscal year 2019, the…
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MUSC trustees vote to pursue five certificates of need
October 11, 2019
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting focusing, in part, on efforts that will expand access to…
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SpiritLine Cruises selects preferred caterers for special events
October 10, 2019SpiritLine Cruises has added five local companies to its list of preferred caterers, giving event planners more flexibility for private events and weddings aboard its yachts. The new preferred caterers…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association announces Upstate Hospitality Award winners
October 10, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) announced the winners for the 7th Annual Upstate Hospitality Awards, celebrating the exceptional professionalism and outstanding service of top individuals in the…
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Q3 passenger traffic continues upward trend at CAE
October 10, 2019
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) continues to see strong and steady growth into Q3 of 2019. In August, passenger traffic increased 9.15% over July with 120,648 passengers traveling through CAE during…
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Sylvan Learning Center brings on new Director of Education
October 10, 2019
After years of transforming young lives as a teacher, Sharon D. Smith will continue her impact as Director of Education at Sylvan Learning of Northeast Columbia. Before receiving her teaching…
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SeamonWhiteside selected to play role in two community-shaping projects
October 10, 2019
SeamonWhiteside, local landscape architecture and civil engineering firm, has been selected to play a role in yet two more community-shaping projects. SeamonWhiteside has been selected to provide design services for…
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SeamonWhiteside plays key role in $28M higher education learning facility
October 10, 2019
SeamonWhiteside, local landscape architecture and civil engineering firm, has completed its key role in yet another community-shaping project, The Continuum. The Continuum in Lake City is a $28M higher education…
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Edward Jones associates join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimers
October 10, 2019
Edward Jones Raises Funds and Awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease as Title Sponsor The financial service firm is the national presenting sponsor of this year’s walk and has committed $12 million…
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AIA Greater Columbia announces 2020 Board Leadership
October 10, 2019
The Greater Columbia section of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Announces 2020 Board Leadership AIA Columbia announced their 2020 Board of Directors leadership positions. Clint Riddle, AIA of LS3P…
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Cooperative Ministry helps “Working Poor”
October 9, 2019
For 37 years The Cooperative Ministry has been working hard for the “working poor” of the Midlands – those with low-wage jobs who are sometimes unable to meet basic living…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities celebrates 20th anniversary
October 9, 2019
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the opening of its public residential high school for the arts in Greenville. To kick off…
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College of Charleston students are fired up about new blacksmithing class
October 9, 2019If you were to accidentally stumble into the big sculpture studio on the first floor of the College of Charleston’s Albert Simons Center for the Arts on a Thursday afternoon…
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Former IBM executive joins Ellipsis Technologies as Senior Vice President – Strategic Partnerships
October 9, 2019
Ellipsis Technologies today announced the addition of Harry Zolides to the Ellipsis team. Harry will immediately assume the role of Senior Vice President – Strategic Partnerships offering the company guidance…
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Countybank adds new associate to Greer market team
October 9, 2019
Jack Lucas joins Countybank as SVP, Senior Commercial Banker Countybank welcomed Jack Lucas as Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Banker in Greer. Lucas comes to Countybank with more than 30…
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CCSD’s office of expanded learning receives funding for after-school programming
October 9, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Education recently announced more than $4 million was awarded to school districts and programs through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grants. Charleston County…
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Local kids art studio celebrates one year anniversary
October 9, 2019
KidCreate Studio in Greer is announcing their one year anniversary celebration. This week, Monday, October 7th through Saturday, October 12th stop in to spin the wheel for a chance to…
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Adams and Reese Attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (by BL Rankings, LLC) 2020
October 9, 2019
Adams and Reese is pleased to announce the inclusion of attorneys throughout the firm’s regional footprint in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America (by BL Rankings, LLC). Additionally, the…
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Congaree Land Trust presents Fall Celebration
October 9, 2019
Support Conservation with Paddle and Pickin’ on the Broad River! Join Congaree Land Trust (CLT) for this year’s Fall Celebration— Paddle and Pickin’ on the Broad River—on Sunday, November 10th…
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UofSC Theatre presents “Much Ado About Nothing”
October 9, 2019
Heightened Language Meets High Art in UofSC’s Much Ado About Nothing at Longstreet Theatre Love, deception, and razor-sharp repartee take the Longstreet Theatre stage this month as the UofSC Theatre Program presents William…
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SCPA sees strong cargo growth in September
October 9, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority’s momentum continues in early fiscal year 2020 with the best September on record for cargo volumes. SCPA handled nearly 195,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at the Wando…
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Richland Two Principal wins leadership award
October 9, 2019
Round Top Elementary School Principal Jeaneen Tucker is the recipient of a 2019 WE Are LEADing Award. “Every day with my aviators is a joyful adventure,” Tucker said. “It’s my…
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Richland Two schools earn Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards
October 9, 2019
Eleven Richland Two schools have earned Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards for their performance during the 2018-2019 school year. Gold Forest Lake Elementary NASA Explorer School Lake Carolina Elementary…
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Friends of Aaron announce memorial mural project at Hunter Gatherer on Main Street
October 9, 2019
Friends of Aaron and Hunter Gatherer on Main are partnering to create a mural in commemoration of Aaron Graves, a beloved member of the Community who passed away June 5,…
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