Science and Math Governor’s School kicks off ENGAGE program for middle school girls in Florence
October 8, 2015FLORENCE, SC — The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is kicking off its newest outreach initiative, ENGAGE, for seventh and eighth grade female students in Florence…
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Statement from Commissioner Hugh Weathers about rain damage
October 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Over the past few days here in South Carolina, I’ve watched, worried and prayed for friends and families who have been terribly impacted by this natural disaster…
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Gov. Haley Secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance for More Counties
October 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced today that Bamberg, Colleton and Greenwood counties are eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance…
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Harbor View Elementary receives national award for fighting childhood obesity
October 8, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Harbor View Elementary School received the 2015 National Healthy Schools BRONZE Award for leading comprehensive health, physical activity, and wellness efforts during the 2014-2015 school year. The…
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Richland County Offices to Close Thursday
October 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Offices to Close: With the exception of essential/emergency personnel, Richland County Government offices will close Thursday. County leaders decided to close in support of the…
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Science and Math Governor’s School kicks off ENGAGE program for middle school girls in Florence
October 8, 2015
FLORENCE, SC — The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is kicking off its newest outreach initiative, ENGAGE, for seventh and eighth grade female students in Florence…
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Nickelodeon Theatre Gifted Praxinoscope
October 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Frank W. Baker has given the Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, a praxinoscope. The Nick will display the praxinoscope, an early animation…
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Shops and galleries open late for October Vista Nights
October 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild announces its plans for October 2015’s Vista Nights. This event, which is free and open to the public and takes place on the…
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Statement from Commissioner Hugh Weathers about rain damage
October 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Over the past few days here in South Carolina, I’ve watched, worried and prayed for friends and families who have been terribly impacted by this natural disaster…
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Richland County Flood Update Information
October 7, 2015
Flooding Overview Maps Now Online: The Richland County GIS team has worked with several partners to provide recovery and assessment support in the form of mapping information. Several maps have…
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The Rusty Rudder Oktoberfest taking donations for SC flood victims this Saturday
October 7, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – In wake of the recent and ongoing South Carolina storm devastation and deadly flooding, TheRusty Rudder Mount Pleasant, located at 3562 N. Hwy 17, is spreading…
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Boil water advisory lifted for Chapin Water customers
October 7, 2015
CHAPIN, SC – The Town of Chapin has received notification from the City of Columbia that the city has lifted the Boil Water Advisory that was issued for Chapin area…
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Fall for Greenville to accept donations for flood relief efforts
October 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Beginning at the pre-event concert Thursday night, and continuing throughout the weekend, Fall for Greenville festival-goers will have an opportunity to support flood victims in the Midlands and…
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Ten at the Top reaches 500 regional engagements
October 7, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to foster collaboration, partnerships and strategic planning across the Upstate, recently conducted the 500th regional engagement (presentations, forums, meetings, surveys)…
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Fall for Greenville road closures
October 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC -The following roads will be closed for Fall for Greenville: Thursday, October 8 3:30 p.m. East Washington Street, from Main Street to Spring Street 7 p.m. Main…
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Greenville Police Department to support law enforcement efforts in Columbia
October 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Chief Ken Miller has announced that 10 officers (including one sergeant and one lieutenant) from the Greenville Police Department (GPD) are traveling to Columbia today to provide supplemental…
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Post storm update, FEMA info
October 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC We are experiencing minor and intermittent flooding downtown in low lying areas which are typically affected by higher tides. Charleston Public Safety resources will continue to monitor road…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell names Derrick Apple as Audit Manager
October 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has promoted Derrick Apple to audit manager. Apple, a certified public accountant (CPA), previously served…
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SCAM ALERT: Avoid fraudulent charities looking to profit off flood
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the devastation of the recent flood, many South Carolinians are searching for ways to help victims. The SC Department of Consumer Affairs and Secretary of…
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The Salvation Army of the Midlands serves 2,500 meals to First Responders and Flood Survivors
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Salvation Army of the Midlands was here long before the storms and we will stay here to serve our community. As of today we have served…
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USO South Carolina provides support to National Guard Troops responding to flooding throughout the state
October 7, 2015
WHAT: USO South Carolina is providing support to over 1,200 National Guard troops who have been deployed to the region to help local first responders in the wake…
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Wells Fargo announces $300,000 donation to Red Cross to aid flood relief efforts
October 7, 2015SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that it is making a donation of $300,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in…
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Historic Columbia offers free consultation for the preservation of flood-damaged Items
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC— In response to the recent flooding catastrophe, Historic Columbia’s Department of Cultural Resources staff is offering free consultation services for basic preservation of damaged items (paintings, family photos,…
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Columbia Realtors® recognized among top 1% of Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® sales associates
October 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Several local Realtors® have been recognized among the top 1% of sales associates affiliated with Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® in the Carolinas for 2014. The agents attended a…
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South Carolinians impacted by severe storms and flooding encouraged to register with FEMA to be considered for recovery assistance
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – – As South Carolinians continue to respond and recover from recent severe storms and flooding, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) announced information about registering with and applying for…
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The Palladium Society presents Bluegrass Bidding & BBQ 12th annual silent auction
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — The Palladium Society returns to the Robert Mills House for Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ presented by Jaguar Land Rover Columbia on Thursday, October 22, from 7:00 to 10:00…
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TD donates $100,000 to aid flood relief efforts
October 7, 2015TD Bank and the TD Charitable Foundation today donated $75,000 to the American Red Cross and $25,000 to a local food bank to assist with flood relief efforts in South…
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City of Columbia offices closed Thursday and Friday
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Due to hazardous conditions, City of Columbia offices will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 8 and Friday, Oct. 9, for all city operations, with the exception of…
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SCDOT provides flood debris collection information
October 7, 2015
In anticipation of a major effort to collect debris resulting from the rain and flooding in the state, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) wants to make the public…
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Lexington County to provide containers for debris removal
October 7, 2015
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC – Lexington County is in the planning process to provide roll-off containers in major affected areas for residents to dispose of storm debris. Residents in the Pineglen…
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United Way of Greenville County contributes $100,000 to Flood Disaster Recovery
October 7, 2015
Columbia, SC — United Way of Greenville County is contributing $100,000 on behalf of its donors to support flood recovery efforts around the state. The executive committee of United Way…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank is Having a Drive Thru Emergency Food Pantry Service Thursday Oct. 8th
October 7, 2015
Harvest Hope Food Bank is providing a Drive Thru Emergency Food Pantry Service on Thursday at our Shop Rd. and Lexington locations. “With the continued aid relief for the Carolinas,…
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Food Drive Request and Updated Request List
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank is providing an immediate response to the devastating floods. Harvest Hope Food Bank is in need of nonperishable food items to provide relief…
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City of Columbia Announces partial repeal of system-wide boil water advisory
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Customers in the Town of Chapin and nearby areas are no longer under a boil water advisory, see attached map and details below. All other water customers…
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National Flood Relief Fund for S.C. Midlands organizations established by Central Carolina Community Foundation
October 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Deadly, record-smashing rainfall has caused massive flooding across the eleven Midlands counties served by Central Carolina Community Foundation in Columbia, S.C. In response, the Foundation has established a…
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Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence cancelled
October 7, 2015
Participants encouraged to volunteer in purple In light of the major recovery effort underway due to the October 2015 Flood, the Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence has been cancelled. Instead…
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SCDOR to offer tax relief to those impacted by severe storms and flooding in SC
October 7, 2015
SCDOR to Offer Tax Relief to those Impacted by Severe Storms and Flooding in SC South Carolina taxpayers impacted by the severe storms and flooding that began October 1, 2015…
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Art exhibit features local artist Jim Harrison
October 7, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Continuing with our rotating arts program featuring local artists, Columbia Metropolitan Airport announced an exhibit featuring renowned artist Jim Harrison. The exhibit is on display in…
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StorageCraft offers free backup and disaster recovery software to businesses impacted by floods in Southeast
October 7, 2015
Download of three-day version of ShadowProtect software available until Oct. 30. Businesses and non-profit organizations in areas of the southeastern United States that were affected by the past week’s catastrophic…
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Demers Ambulances has named First Priority South as their new dealer for South Carolina
October 7, 2015
BELOEIL, QC – Demers Ambulances is proud to announce it has signed First Priority South as their new dealer for the states of South Carolina, North Carolina and Kentucky. “This is…
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Relief efforts in the Carolinas get boost with $100,000 donation from Duke Energy
October 7, 2015
$80,000 donation to the American Red Cross in South Carolina $20,000 donation to the American Red Cross in North Carolina CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy today announced a $100,000donation to the American…
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BEN-NO-MO collapsible stand poised to change the tailgating accessories game
October 7, 2015
Innovative, industrial-strength product proves perfect for coolers, toolboxes, tabletop grills FLORENCE, SC – The brainchild of business partners Larry Lyerly, Jimmy Gregg, and Chad Lyerly; the BEN-NO-MO adjustable and collapsible stand for coolers,…
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City of Columbia debris removal underway today
October 7, 2015Select Garbage Service Also to Start Thursday, Oct. 8th The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is now collecting storm debris from citizens throughout its service area and will continue this…
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Caldwell Commercial Flex Lease in N. Charleston
October 7, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Statesville Roofing & Building Restoration, in the lease of 1,125 SF flex space at 4365 Dorchester Road in N.…
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SCRA wins excellence in economic development award
October 7, 2015
Takes Home Gold Honor for Multi-Year Economic Development COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA and its flagship SC Launch program, were presented with a Gold Excellence in Multi-Year Economic Development Award in…
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Wagner’s Herman named GHS Med Scholar
October 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Herman, an Equity Partner in Wagner Wealth Management, has been named a Greenville Health Medical Scholar for the fall 2015 term. The five-week program is designed…
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Free legal assistance available for South Carolina flood victims
October 7, 2015A toll-free legal aid hotline is now available to victims of South Carolina’s recently declared flood disaster areas in Charleston, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter, Clarendon and Williamsburg…
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NAI Avant Consummates NHC Homecare Office Space Lease In Columbia, SC
October 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant broker Peyton Bryant recently procured the lease of ±5,000 SF in 3229 Sunset Boulevard. The space will be occupied by NHC HomeCare, Midlands as their local…
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Kolter at The Ponds to reschedule grand opening event
October 7, 2015Kolter Homes at The Ponds announces that their Grand Opening event scheduled for October 10 is postponed. At this time, no date has been selected for the Grand Opening. Mike…
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NAI Avant Consummates NHC Homecare Office Space Lease In Columbia, SC
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant broker Peyton Bryant recently procured the lease of ±5,000 SF in 3229 Sunset Boulevard. The space will be occupied by NHC HomeCare, Midlands as their local…
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