National Flood Relief Fund for S.C. Midlands organizations established by Central Carolina Community Foundation
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, 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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Girl Scouts collecting supplies for flood-affected members
October 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Council is asking the public to help with its effort to provide relief from the devastation and…
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Swamp Garden gets new naturalist for improved maintenance
October 6, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has embarked on a multi-year environmental project to re-establish and diversify native plants varieties and rejuvenate the wildlife habitat in the 60-acre Audubon…
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NAI Avant facilitates lease expansion at Broad River Commons in Columbia, SC
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR, and Roger Winn recently brokered a ±19,809 SF expansion for Teleperformance, USA. Broad River Commons, located at 2340 Broad River…
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Historic Cliffside powerhouse imploded as part of Duke Energy’s modernization effort
October 6, 2015CHARLOTTE, NC – As Duke Energy demolished one of the last vestiges of the historic coal-fired Cliffside Steam Station in Mooresboro on Tuesday morning, Reno and Betty Bailey knew the…
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Greenville Health System honored with two UHC awards
October 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – UHC, an alliance of the nation’s leading nonprofit academic medical centers and their affiliated hospitals, honored Greenville Health System with the Supply Chain Performance Excellence Award and…
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Cleveland Park Playground community build is two weeks away
October 6, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – We Need Your Help! In just TWO weeks, there will be a 6-day opportunity for you to help build the new Cleveland Park Playground. The park will…
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Wells Fargo gift will give many people access to education
October 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Wells Fargo Foundation has given $42,500 to support education at Greenville Technical College in several different areas. The college’s Quick Jobs With a Future program will…
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Beaver Dam break near failure
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The dam on Beaver Dam Road is in danger of failing according to SC DHEC officials. Residents in this area of the Wildewood Community are urged to evacuate.…
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‘’Twas the Night Before Christmas’ auditions at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre
October 6, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Youth Theatre will hold auditions for its second show of the 2015-2016 season, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. The play is an energetic, zany romp through…
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Avison Young Industrial lease – 7187 Bryhawke Circle
October 6, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the lease extension of 2,100 SF office/warehouse space…
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Gov. Haley secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 6, 2015COLUMBIA , SC – Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) will be made available to assist people who…
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Monument Real Estate Services expands presence in the Carolinas with three new management assignments
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Monument Real Estate Services, one of the country’s most skilled asset and property managers, announced today it has been retained to manage three apartment communities in the…
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City of Columbia works to stabilize Columbia Canal
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Utilities and Engineering Department along with SCE&G and the National Guard are currently working to stabilize and maintain water levels at the Columbia Canal…
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Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling updates
October 6, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Richland County SW&R will begin normal curbside household trash and garbage collection beginning Wednesday, Oct. 7.Monday/Tuesday collection day customers can also put out their trash on…
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Town of Lexington Updates
October 6, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – 1- Gibson Pond Park will reopen today and the boardwalk/overlook areas will be cordoned off to the public. 2- Town of Lexington Traffic Court cases for Thursday,…
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Dorn VA Medical Center (UPDATE2)
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center’s outpatient clinics will be open Wednesday, Oct. 7. Procedural clinics will be closed. Veterans who have procedure clinic appointments…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding
October 6, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet issued the following statement after the announcement of the Presidential disaster declaration for several counties in South Carolina affected by…
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Richland One and Richland Two cancel school for remainder of the week
October 6, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – In response to the unprecedented natural disaster affecting Richland County, Richland County School District One and Richland School District Two have decided jointly to close schools…
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Working together. Carrying on.
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The sun is beginning to shine on South Carolina, but the needs of those affected by the flood are still great. Like many of you, Todd & Moore is…
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City Offices closed Wednesday, October 7
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Due to inclement weather, City of Columbia offices will be closed tomorrow, October 7, 2015, for all city operations, with the exception of essential services. City leadership will…
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Zoo to Reopen to Guests Wednesday, October 7
October 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Riverbanks Zoo will reopen to the public tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7 at 9:00am. The Botanical Garden and the Saluda River footbridge that connects the Zoo and Garden will…
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Continued Monetary Support and Food Drives Needed
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank Is Requesting Continued Help From The Community by Hosting Food Drives and Monetary Donations Are Needed. (South Carolina) Harvest Hope Food Bank is…
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Richland County to Open Wednesday; Council Approves $1.5 Million for Recovery Efforts
October 6, 2015
Richland County Council approved $1.5 million to put toward emergency response assessment and recovery efforts. Councilmembers also approved a contract with AshBritt, a FEMA-approved national rapid-response disaster recovery and special…
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Rebuild Upstate hosting free business networking event
October 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate is inviting business leaders to a free morning networking event later this month. WakeUp with Rebuild will be held Tuesday, October 20 from 7:30 a.m.…
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The Cliffs website receives outstanding achievement award
October 6, 2015
CliffsLiving.com establishes a name in technology TRAVELERS REST, SC – Web Marketing Association (WMA) recently recognized The Cliffs’ new website CliffsLiving.com with the 2015 WebAward for Outstanding Achievement in Web…
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Greenville emergency services lending aid to rescue and recovery efforts
October 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Having been spared the brunt of this weekend’s historic rain event, the Greenville City Fire Department and public safety agencies throughout Greenville County are now focusing their efforts on…
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William R. Jeter has passed all three levels of the CFA designation examinations
October 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that William R. Jeter has passed all three levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation examinations, each on his first attempt. Mr.…
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FEMA Disaster Relief Information for South Carolina
October 6, 2015
If you live in Charleston, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, or Williamsburg county, you can apply for federal assistance. Apply at: http://www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362 / 800-462-7585 (TTY)
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Lexington County officials urge public to stay home, off roads
October 6, 2015
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. – As emergency operations in Lexington County shift from response to assessment and recovery, officials say residents should stay home throughout Monday evening and night. While there…
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48th Annual Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show
October 6, 2015Fri Nov. 20, 10:00 – 6:00; Sat. Nov. 21, 10:00 – 6:00; Sun. Nov. 22, 12:00 – 5:00 Jamil Temple 206 Jamil Rd. Columbia, SC 29210 Jewelry, beads, loose stones,…
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Dorn VA Medical Center (UPDATE)
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The leadership and staff at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in an effort to ensure patient health and safety have decided to cancel all…
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48th Annual Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show
October 6, 2015
Fri Nov. 20, 10:00 – 6:00; Sat. Nov. 21, 10:00 – 6:00; Sun. Nov. 22, 12:00 – 5:00 Jamil Temple 206 Jamil Rd. Columbia, SC 29210 Jewelry, beads, loose stones,…
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William R. Jeter has passed all three levels of the CFA designation examinations
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that William R. Jeter has passed all three levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation examinations, each on his first attempt. Mr.…
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Richland County Offices to Close Tuesday; Meetings Canceled, Garbage Pickup Suspended
October 5, 2015
Richland County Government offices will remain closed Tuesday, with the exception of essential personnel. As emergency officials shift to recovery mode after this week’s catastrophic flooding, the public is asked…
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City announces water distribution sites for drinking water
October 5, 2015City of Columba officials held a press conference announced water distribution sites and to provide details on water service, the City’s FEMA Type I request and United Way of the…
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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on disaster declaration
October 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley released the following statement after President Barack Obama signed a disaster declaration for South Carolina: “Tonight’s federal declaration was an extremely important first step in our…
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Vital Spaces founder achieves Building Biology Certification
October 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate business owner Angela Self is among the first in the state to become a certified building biology environmental consultant from the International Institute for Building-Biology &…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank request for food drives/monetary donations
October 5, 2015
Harvest Hope Food Bank Is Requesting Help From The Community by Hosting Food Drives and Monetary Donations Are Needed COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank is providing an immediate…
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Drive Thru Emergency Food Pantry Service – Oct 6
October 5, 2015Food Pantry Service Tuesday Oct. 6th While Supplies Last COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank is providing a Drive Thru Emergency Food Pantry Service on Tuesday at our Shop Rd.…
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The Salvation Army of the Midlands responds to flooding
October 5, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – As rain continues to fall in the Carolinas, The Salvation Army of the Midlands in Columbia, South Carolina is responding to the needs of the community by serving…
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Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics announces 2015 James F. Barker Award recipient
October 5, 2015
Scott T. Dishman of The Family Effect to be recognized at Award Dinner on October 22, tickets now available CLEMSON, SC – After a rigorous selection process, Clemson University’s Rutland…
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Richland County Councilwoman to host annual Fall Forum
October 5, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC — Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson of District Two is hosting her annual Fall Forum Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at 6 p.m. at St. Andrews Park, located…
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Greenville Women Giving hosts Middle School Matters initiative
October 5, 2015
WHAT: Greenville Women Giving, a women’s collective giving organization celebrating its 10th annual season of giving to the Greenville community, will host the first of a series of five planned…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to support flood relief efforts
October 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC- Central Carolina Community Foundation is accepting financial donations to support organizations that are and will be responding to the needs of flood victims in the Midlands via its website…
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Upstate doctor’s research on vitamin D and MS published in Journal of Neurological Sciences
October 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Journal of Neurological Sciences recently published an article by Greenville Health System neurologist Dr. Jagannadha R. Avasarala that looks at the connection between vitamin D and…
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A Wrinkle in Time
October 5, 2015Threshold Repertory Theatre’s A Wrinkle in Time is Sure To Sweep Audiences Away on a Fantasy Fueled Ride! What: A Wrinkle in Time by John Glore Directed by Mike Kordek,…
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Cayce Issues Boil Water Advisory
October 5, 2015
As a precautionary measure, the City of Cayce is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for the entire City and all out of City water customers. City is working to protect the water quality…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum presents ‘Be A Boss’ Youth Summit museum teaches leadership skills and self-confidence to over 200 students
October 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to announce the BeABoss Youth Summit on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brookland Banquet and Conference…
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Nonprofit leaders and board members gather at Shine the Light Forum
October 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC — DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Leading with an Exceptional Board: Moving from…
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