Wofford College closing immediately for spring break
March 15, 2020
Based on constantly evolving information regarding the spread of COVID-19, Wofford College is accelerating its timeline and will close for spring break beginning immediately. To give students time to make…
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DHEC announces additional nine cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in South Carolina
March 15, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating nine additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number of cases statewide to 28.…
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City of Greenville to modify operations amid COVID-19 pandemic
March 15, 2020
Essential operations including Police, Fire, Court and Public Works to continue The City of Greenville will modify services through Tuesday, March 31, to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread…
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South Carolina medical and nursing boards to issue emergency licenses
March 15, 2020
The SC Board of Medical Examiners and the SC Board of Nursing have procedures in place to temporarily license individuals in times of an emergency. “This is another great tool…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh – March 2020
March 15, 2020
By John C. Andoh Executive Director/CEO Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Things are full swing at The COMET! Lately our focus has been to keep the riding public safe to…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation postpones two signature fundraising events benefiting Prisma Health—Midlands
March 13, 2020
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation will postpone two signature fundraising events benefiting Prisma Health—Midlands. Foundation leaders consulted with clinical leaders of Prisma Health—Midlands and made the decision to postpone these events…
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As a health and safety precaution, organizers postpone 2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic
March 13, 2020
As concerns over the COVID-19 virus increase, organizers of the annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic are postponing the event until the fall. The celebrity golf tournament and after-party concert were scheduled for…
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Greenville Tech Honors student earns prestigious internship
March 13, 2020Zoe Kane, a Greenville Technical College (GTC) Honors Program student, is headed to Princeton University this summer. She will participate in the Department of Energy’s Community College Internships (CCI) program…
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Frequently asked questions about the coronavirus in Charleston
March 13, 2020
This is a living document that will be updated as needed on the city’s website, here: https://www.charleston-sc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=805. The answers below reflect the best information currently available to city leaders. What…
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Veravas and MIP Diagnostics announce international agreement for improved diagnostics
March 13, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC. & OAKDALE, MN – Veravas, Inc., an emerging diagnostic company focusing on sample preparation products and new diagnostic tests and MIP Diagnostics Ltd., the Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) specialist…
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iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival to postpone event until September
March 12, 2020
iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival fueled by ScanSource will postpone its event from April 4, 2020 to September 12, 2020. The decision was made in response to the growing number of…
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2020 Volvo Car Open will not take place as scheduled in April
March 12, 2020
The Volvo Car Open, scheduled for April 4 – 12 on Daniel Island in Charleston, SC will not be held. The change in schedule is due to the evolving global…
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City of Charleston coronavirus preparations as of March 10, 2020
March 12, 2020
City of Charleston Emergency Management Director Shannon Scaff will address Charleston City Council tonight to provide an update on the city’s coronavirus preparations. Among the steps he’ll be discussing are…
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Tri-County Technical College students take top awards at 2020 SCSTA College Festival event
March 12, 2020
Tri-County Technical College’s speech team members brought home top awards at the 2020 South Carolina Speech and Theater Association’s Annual College Festival Competition. Three Tri-County university transfer students competed, along…
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College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series becomes a ‘Hot Spot’ for presidential candidates
March 12, 2020
NPR’s national political correspondent Don Gonyea recently wrote about campaigning “hot spots” for presidential candidates. He said any serious politician must visit three particular places when campaigning in South Carolina;…
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March 14, 2020 Philharmonic concert closed to the public
March 12, 2020
Phenoms & Schumann will be Live Streamed and Rebroadcast on SC Public Radio The South Carolina Philharmonic is committed to the health and safety of our audience and musicians at…
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South Carolina ETV announces restructuring of television News division
March 12, 2020
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced plans to restructure its television News division. In an effort to further elevate its status as a statewide resource for news, the network has promoted…
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Home & Garden Show to proceed as scheduled – March 13-15
March 12, 2020
The 54th annual Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show will be held at the SC State Fairgrounds Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15, 2020. Like so many of you,…
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The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments to partner with Town of Harleyville on comprehensive plan visioning session
March 12, 2020
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) will partner with the Town of Harleyville to host a comprehensive plan visioning session Thursday, March 26th, at the Harleyville Community Center. During the session, which will…
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The Cliffs announces new food and beverage director at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
March 12, 2020
The Cliffs is pleased to announce Ed Greene as food and beverage director at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs. Greene joins The Cliffs with more than 15 years of food…
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Gov. Henry McMaster requests surplus funds be made immediately available to SCDHEC for COVID-19 response
March 12, 2020
Governor Pens Letter to House and Senate Leadership Governor Henry McMaster today requested that the South Carolina General Assembly pass a joint resolution for the purpose of making $45 million…
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade sponsors announce cancelations due to Coronavirus
March 12, 2020
In phone calls with Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg this morning, the sponsors of both St. Patrick’s Day parades scheduled to take place in the city of Charleston on Tuesday, March…
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Chris Staubes elected President and Chairman of the Board for the Coastal Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America
March 12, 2020
Coastal Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced that Chris Staubes has been elected Council President and Chair of the Executive Board. His two-year term of office began…
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CSU courses move online next week in proactive response to coronavirus
March 12, 2020
Charleston Southern University is actively monitoring the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus at CSU at this time. At a March 11 press conference,…
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Opportunity Project SC, Bakari Sellers and Hope and Wade King ‘Take Over’ Mellichamp Elementary
March 12, 2020Day long event consisted of keynote, teacher professional development, and room makeovers, including the creation of a ‘safe, calming environment for students’ designed by Brittany Jeltema, a.k.a. @superheroteacher On March 9,…
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Patients who use MUSC Health Virtual Urgent Care offered access to drive-through respiratory specimen collection site
March 12, 2020
As an extension of the MUSC Health Virtual Urgent Care online platform (musc.care), patients who need specimen collection for possible respiratory illness or “COVID-19-like” symptom testing will now have access…
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New Chick-fil-A scholarship supports nontraditional CofC students
March 12, 2020
Daniel Dickerson ’99 believes in second chances. Today, he is a successful businessman and owner of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in North Charleston, South Carolina, but his journey to get there was…
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MUSC names Mark McMath enterprise chief information officer for information solutions
March 12, 2020
Lisa P. Montgomery, MHA, executive vice president of Finance and Operations for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has announced the appointment of Mark McMath as enterprise chief information officer…
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Litchfield Beach ranked ninth best beach in America by Tripadvisor
March 12, 2020
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform, has unveiled its list of the top 25 United States beaches, and visitors to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast will recognize the Palmetto State’s highest ranked entry.…
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“Leadership Reimagined at Greenville Technical College” brings together future workers and business leaders
March 12, 2020Greenville Technical College will focus on the future of its students, and of South Carolina, by hosting a Leadership Reimagined breakfast on its Northwest Campus on Friday, April 3 from…
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SEC events canceled through March 30
March 12, 2020
Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference announced the suspension of regular-season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses,…
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Bank of America Fall for Greenville donates more than $30,000 in charitable giving to local nonprofits
March 12, 2020
Fall for Greenville board members awarded more than $30,000 to six local nonprofit organizations through its Fall for Giving program. The program was created to support the efforts of nonprofit…
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College of Charleston suspends in-person classes the week following spring break
March 12, 2020
The following is a message from College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu to the CofC campus on March 12, 2020: Dear Campus Community: As we all watch what is happening with…
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Richland County presents plan for COVID-19 Response
March 12, 2020
Richland County Government released a multiphase plan aligned with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday to maintain essential services in preparation for a potential…
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Pique, Ten at the Top’s young professional event, postponed until June 15th
March 12, 2020
Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, Ten at the Top (TATT) has made the decision to postpone their signature young professional event, Pique, until June 15th. It was…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine brokers represent local real estate transactions
March 12, 2020
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions from the months of January and February: Sales Spartanburg: Tim Satterfield of Coldwell…
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Canal Insurance sponsors 6th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
March 12, 2020
Canal Insurance has been supporting the Upstate for over 80 years. In their continued commitment to philanthropy within the Upstate, Canal has pledged sponsorship to the 6th Annual LEAD Greenville…
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Andrea Owens Meadows named sales manager for Reserve at Lake Keowee
March 12, 2020
Coldwell Banker Caine recently named Andrea Owens Meadows as the sales manager for The Reserve at Lake Keowee. An experienced REALTOR, Andrea leads the five onsite agents Keowee by providing hands-on…
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Terminix Warns About Increased Termite Activity Due to Warm, Wet Winter
March 12, 2020
Termites thrive in warm, wet environments. Unfortunately many homeowners in the southeast, including those in Columbia can expect to see higher termite activity than normal due to the above-average temperatures…
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Greenville Technical College students present outstanding work at Student Scholar Showcase
March 12, 2020
One group of Greenville Technical College students is designing and building a tiny house, using hemp as an insulation method. Another group is comprised of current production associates at BMW…
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Call 4 Health establishing operations in Richland County
March 12, 2020
Call 4 Health, a provider of call center operations for healthcare facilities throughout the United States, today announced plans to establish new operations in Richland County. The company’s investment is…
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Colliers International finds new location for Landmark Builders in Columbia
March 12, 2020
Crawford Prezioso of Colliers International brokered the lease for a new location for Landmark Builders of South Carolina at 1118 Shop Road in Columbia. Landmark’s new location is an 10,800-square-foot…
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Design League and City of Columbia announce adoption and ratification of a new city flag
March 12, 2020Selected flag design instills a sense of pride and spirit that reflects the vibrancy and creativity of the people of the City of Columbia The Columbia Design League, in partnership…
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Upstate Girl Scout receives prestigious Medal of Honor
March 12, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will recognize Maggie Majors, Pendleton, during its annual Women of Distinction Awards dinner on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the Columbia…
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The South Carolina Philharmonic: A statement in advance of Saturday, March 14 concert – Phenoms & Schumann
March 12, 2020
Public Health Update: The South Carolina Philharmonic The South Carolina Philharmonic is committed to the health and safety of our audience and musicians at our concerts and events. We are…
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Midlands leaders unite and request Prisma Health slows down the purchase of local hospitals
March 12, 2020
In an expedited demonstration of unity, four separate Midlands governing councils have united behind a call for transparency and open discussions surrounding the planned purchase of four Midlands hospitals. Fairfield…
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Veterans of one of the fiercest battles in the Vietnam War to gather and tell their untold story in free event at Relic Room
March 12, 2020
Specialist Frank Marshall and his comrades in the 2nd of the 506th, 101st Airborne Division, fought the very last major battle Americans experienced during the Vietnam War. It’s regarded as…
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Five Points Association to Postpone St. Pat’s in Five Points
March 12, 2020
Statement from Kelsey Hennighan, Executive Director, Five Points Association: It is with a profound sense of disappointment that the Five Points Association has agreed to postpone the 38th annual…
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J M Smith Foundation awards $25,000 to the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina
March 12, 2020
The J M Smith Foundation recently awarded the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) a $25,000 grant to support the growth of its Own Your Life…
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American Advertising Federation recognizes UniComm Media Group for excellence in Print Advertising during awards gala
March 12, 2020
UniComm Media Group (UMG), a full service, advertising agency with Hispanic marketing capabilities, was recognized with a Silver Addy by the American Advertising Federation of Greenville (AAF Greenville) for outstanding…
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