City of West Columbia hosts mask pickup at City Hall
May 20, 2020
The City of West Columbia hosted a mask pickup for local law enforcement agencies and chambers of commerce for the region, on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the West Columbia…
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SC Housing authorizes $5 million for COVID-19 rental assistance
May 20, 2020SC Housing will provide approximately $5 million in emergency rental assistance to South Carolinians facing financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis. The program will provide emergency…
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Peanut Farmers to donate peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank
May 20, 2020
South Carolina peanut farmers are donating 8,640 jars of peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank. The six pallets of peanut butter were made by Peanut Proud, a charitable organization sponsored…
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Save the new date July 25 for Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival
May 20, 2020Save the NEW date.. because we are moving forward with the 2020 season of Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival. This years’ event is now scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2020…
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City of Columbia launches channels on Roku and Amazon Fire TV
May 20, 2020In an effort to provide more access to City of Columbia information, the City of Columbia’s Public Relations, Media & Marketing Department has launched channels on Roku and Amazon Fire TV. As video…
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New Call Me MISTER Scholarship honors CofC interim provost Frances Welch
May 20, 2020
Dennis Wright says he never planned on being a teacher. It wasn’t until he was encouraged to enroll in the South Carolina Teacher Cadet program during his senior year of high school that…
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Mayors Tecklenburg and Haynie announce cancellation of 2020 Cooper River Bridge Run
May 20, 2020
Today, Mayors John Tecklenburg and Will Haynie released the following statement announcing that the 2020 Cooper River Bridge Run would not move forward: “Given the current circumstances related to COVID-19,…
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New leadership program at CSU begins this fall
May 20, 2020
Beginning this fall students can enroll in an innovative 15-hour interdisciplinary minor in leadership at Charleston Southern University. The minor, offered jointly by the colleges of Business and Christian Studies, contains classes…
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SC Thrive announces Rental-Assistance Program for state residents impacted by COVID-19
May 20, 2020
SC Thrive announced, in cooperation with the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing), the launch of the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. The program, created in response…
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Charleston K&L Gates partner contributes to Chambers USA Regional Real Estate 2020 Guide
May 20, 2020
Three partners from the Charleston, S.C., office of the global law firm K&L Gates LLP have been recognized in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA. In addition, one of those…
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Power team pushes economic development
May 20, 2020
South Carolina’s electric cooperatives are working together to help boost economic development in the Palmetto State. That’s what Capital Rotarians heard from Jamie Frost at their Zoom meeting May 20.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restrictions on attractions effective Friday, May 22
May 20, 2020Governor Also Lifts Restrictions on Youth and Adult Recreational Sports Effective May 30 Governor Henry McMaster today announced that attraction facilities will be permitted to open throughout South Carolina beginning Friday,…
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Riggs Partners announces 2020 pro bono marketing marathon for nonprofits
May 20, 2020
Riggs Partners will hold its 23rd annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits on October 22-23, 2020. CreateAthon is a 24-hour creative marathon during which professionals provide marketing…
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South Carolina ETV to premiere documentary film exploring history of South Carolina National Guard
May 20, 2020
‘We Have a Story to Tell: 350 Years of the South Carolina National Guard’ premieres May 21 at 7 p.m., re-airs May 24 and 25 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced…
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National Public Works Week celebrates essential service providers
May 20, 2020
At its meeting Tuesday, May 19, Richland County Council recognized National Public Works Week, honoring the work of essential service providers in local government. The 60th annual campaign, which runs through…
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South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) and host univesities collaborate to offer help to small businesses
May 20, 2020
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, is leveraging its partnerships with host universities to…
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Relic Room awarded re-accreditation by American Alliance of Museums
May 20, 2020
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums. National accreditation recognizes the highest standards of excellence among American museums.…
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Defense attorney joins Rotary
May 20, 2020
The head of the SC Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers has been inducted into Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club. Kitty Sutton – executive director of the legal nonprofit since 2013 –…
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FUEL Q3 grant applications for Greenville non-profits now open
May 20, 2020FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC specializing in branding and marketing solutions, has opened the application process for the third quarter grant program. The FUEL for Good Quarterly…
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Greenville Technical College board votes to freeze tuition
May 20, 2020
Today, the Greenville Technical College Area Commission approved a tuition and fee freeze for summer and fall 2020. The board took this action to keep education affordable as families experience…
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Lexington Chamber receives Communications Excellence Award for Dining On The Dam
May 20, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center received a 2020 Communication Excellence Award from The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) during a meeting of the membership Friday. The…
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Six companies receive a total of $250,000 in SCRA grants
May 20, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces six SC Launch Client Companies recently have been awarded grants for a combined total of $250,000. Four companies have received SCRA Acceleration Grants. These grants…
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Local Blood Center now operating from Florence
May 20, 2020
FLORENCE, SC – The Blood Connection (TBC), a local non-profit, community blood center is now staging mobile blood drives out of its new operations hub in Florence, SC. This milestone…
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Dominion Energy contributes $250,000 to expand EnergyShare into South Carolina to Help Low-Income Customers
May 20, 2020
As the company continues to observe Community Action Month, Dominion Energy has finalized the expansion of EnergyShare into South Carolina with a $250,000 donation to the program, which is administered…
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UofSC announces voluntary pay cuts for top administrators, coaches
May 19, 2020
The University of South Carolina announced Tuesday a plan to implement voluntary 10 percent pay reductions for President Bob Caslen, several senior-level cabinet administrators and the university’s three highest paid…
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NNSA and the VA continue partnership with Gordian through new contract awards leveraging RSMeans data solutions
May 19, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – Gordian has been awarded a $1.4 million contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue their subscription of RSMeans Data Online Complete Full Library and…
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Laney sworn in as South Carolina Bar President
May 19, 2020
Columbia attorney Roy F. Laney took office as president of the South Carolina Bar on May 14. A founding member of Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, in Columbia, Laney has…
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The COMET Chat – May 2020
May 19, 2020
By John Andoh Executive Director/CEO Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority As COVID-19 continues to dictate the course of doing business and providing services in the Midlands, The COMET is busy…
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NEXT High School to graduate 68 seniors
May 19, 2020
Sixty-eight students will officially graduate from NEXT High School on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. While the in-person ceremony has been postponed for a future date due to COVID-19, this graduating…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost represented the landlord in the renewal of 2,231 SF of flex/office space in North Charleston, SC
May 19, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Office Advisors Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost represented the Landlord, STH, LLC in the renewal of 2,231 SF of Flex/Office space…
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Jervey Eye Group welcomes Dr. Bridget Whaley, O.D.
May 19, 2020
Jervey Eye Group, PA, has recently hired Dr. Bridget Whaley, O.D., as a general care optometrist at its Halton Road location in Greenville. Dr. Whaley joins a talented lineup of…
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The Beach Company announces new hires and one promotion
May 19, 2020
The Beach Company announced several new hires at its headquarters in Charleston and one regional promotion within its Columbia-based developments. • Laura Staiano has been hired as a design production…
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SC Public Radio to offer Spoleto Festival USA programming as part of ‘Spoleto at Home’ initiative
May 19, 2020
Festival programming to be featured on ‘Sonatas & Soundscapes’ May 22 – June 5; ‘Spoleto Backstage’ podcast to return with 11 new episodes starting May 22 SC Public Radio (SCPR)…
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Council approves scaling back transportation projects
May 19, 2020
Virtual town hall Thursday will give update on Penny program’s progress Richland County Transportation will scale down several remaining road projects in order to complete a portion of all projects…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs continuing resolution, issues signing statement urging swift action
May 18, 2020
Gov. McMaster: “Much more must be done – now.” Governor Henry McMaster today signed H. 3411 into law. The bill, also called a continuing resolution, provides for the continued and uninterrupted…
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Troop 91 scout hopes to make history as one of the first female Eagle Scouts
May 18, 2020
Cameron Alexis Caulk, a scout with Troop 91 at Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC, hopes to make history by becoming one of the first female Eagle Scouts in…
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Tele-Town Hall to Share Resources for Richland County Senior Citizens amid COVID-19 – May 21
May 18, 2020
In an effort to support senior citizens throughout Richland County and share important resources, Richland Library is hosting a tele-town hall event 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 21. Hear from representatives…
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Frampton Construction wraps up hotel project in Panama City Beach, Florida
May 18, 2020
Construction is complete on a 124-room TownePlace Suites (TPS) by Marriott in Panama City Beach, Florida. Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction,…
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Mashburn Construction announces three new hires in Greenville
May 18, 2020
Mashburn Construction announced the recent hire of three employees in the company’s Upstate Division. Tyler Dawson, Andrew Nico, and Lucas Rodenberg have each begun working out of the company’s downtown…
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Free lecture covers Nixon’s efforts to produce ‘peace with honor’ in Vietnam
May 18, 2020
“Peace with Honor.” That’s what Richard Nixon promised voters in 1968, and it’s what he spent his time in the White House trying to achieve – extricating the United States…
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ERG Payroll & HR announces Erica Leonhardt as new Payroll Specialist
May 18, 2020
Erica Leonhardt has joined ERG Payroll & HR as a Payroll Specialist. Leonhardt will be administering payroll processing, assisting with general HR tasks, and managing our payroll clients. “As we…
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Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM and Cori Nuttall represented the tenant in the lease of 4,559 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
May 18, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM and Cori Nuttall represented the Tenant, Walden Security in the lease of 4,559 SF of office space located at 7410 Northside Drive,…
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Stephanie Spann named Principal at Simmons-Pinckney Middle
May 18, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce and welcome Stephanie Spann as principal at Simmons-Pinckney Middle School. Spann has served as an assistant principal at James Island Charter…
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Katchia Gethers named Principal at Hunley Park Elementary
May 18, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome Dr. Katchia Gethers as principal at Hunley Park Elementary School. Gethers comes to CCSD from Hawaii where she has served as a…
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Dale Metzger named Principal of the West Ashley Center for Advanced Studies
May 18, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome Dale Metzger as principal of the new West Ashley Center for Advanced Studies located on the West Ashley High School campus set…
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Gayle Morris named Principal at Thomas C. Cario Middle
May 18, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Gayle Morris as principal at Thomas C. Cario Middle School. Morris has served as the school’s interim principal since June 2018. Prior to Cario,…
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Michael White named Principal at Morningside Middle
May 18, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce and welcome Michael J. White as principal at Morningside Middle School. White joins the district from Dorchester County School District 4…
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Amber Sainz named Principal at Julian Mitchell Elementary
May 18, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome Amber Sainz as principal at Julian Mitchell Elementary School. Sainz joins the district from Republic, Missouri where she has served as an…
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Walmart Foundation awards $15,000 to Senior Resources’ COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund to help support local senior citizens
May 18, 2020
Walmart Foundation awarded $15,000 to Senior Resources’ COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund which supports our emergency response to local senior citizens in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. In March, Senior Resources…
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City of Columbia to resume parking enforcement May 18th
May 18, 2020As work continues on the Exxon Lot improvements, the parking garage at 2221 Devine Street will remain free to use and some parking meters throughout Five Points will be bagged…
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