Richland Two now accepting nominations for the 2019 Order of the Flame awards
June 26, 2019
Richland Two has now opened the application process for the 2019 Richland Two Order of the Flame Awards. The Richland Two Order of the Flame was established by the Richland…
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Secretary of State offers free Notary Public seminars across South Carolina
June 26, 2019
Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering eight free regional notary public seminars this summer and fall for all South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. The…
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East Cooper Meals on Wheels launches campaign to address barriers to fresh fruit and vegetables among the homebound
June 26, 2019
Donations to be doubled by area developer According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, very few Americans, just one in 10, eat the recommended amount…
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East Cooper Medical Center celebrates expanded services on Daniel Island
June 26, 2019
East Cooper Medical Center celebrated expanded services on Daniel Island. The East Cooper Medical Group held a ribbon cutting ceremony at 880 Island Park Drive on Tuesday for its new…
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Become a ‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ class leader to help family caregivers with self-care
June 26, 2019
The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, is hosting a two-day Powerful Tools for Caregivers leader training. The Sept. 12 and 13 class prepares and certifies individuals to successfully lead the…
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Brenton Everett joins Frampton Construction as project manager
June 26, 2019
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has named Brenton Everett project manager. Everett, who will be based in…
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Costa Pleicones elected secretary of the Wofford College Board of Trustees
June 26, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Costa Pleicones has been elected secretary of the Wofford College Board of Trustees. Costa is a graduate of Wofford College and has served on the Board of…
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FCC responds to Robocall complaints
June 26, 2019
by Katie Ritchie Did you hear the good news? We might finally get some relief from robocalls. The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to give cell phone companies more power…
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Local teens to gain special access to the library after closing
June 26, 2019
WHAT: Teen Lock-In WHEN: 6 – 9 p.m., Friday, July 12 WHERE: Richland Library Main 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 WHO: Free and open to the public Parents, Richland…
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Joe Durkin has joined Colliers International in Charleston as investment sales specialist
June 26, 2019
Joe Durkin has joined Colliers International | South Carolina’s Charleston office as a Brokerage Associate, focusing on the sale of net leased and retail assets including single-tenant properties, shopping centers…
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Salute from the Shore to feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-18s flyover of South Carolina’s coast on July Fourth
June 26, 2019
Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic South Carolinians to honor our armed forces on Independence Day. Every year on the 4th of July,…
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Tindall’s South Carolina operation advances in technology with new batch plant facility
June 26, 2019
Tindall Corporation’s Spartanburg location is currently building a new state-of-the-art batch plant facility that will increase production and support the company’s overall growth and manufacturing demand. The space is estimated…
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Terminix employees raise over $129,000 during annual United Way campaign
June 26, 2019
Terminix Service, Inc., a longtime United Way of the Midlands supporter, completed its annual employee giving campaign raising more than $129,000, a 20 percent increase over prior year’s donations. “The…
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Dominion Energy pledges $2.5 million to International African American Museum
June 26, 2019
Dominion Energy has pledged $2.5 million to support the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) design and construction. As one of the largest single donations to a nonprofit cause in the…
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It’s time to be alarmed about our pension system debt
June 25, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller A school in Colorado Springs, Colorado was shuttered. In Three Rivers, Oregon, the school board shortened the school year five days and laid off employees.…
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680 acres along Wateree River in Camden, now conserved
June 25, 2019
Over 680 acres of undeveloped woodlands, fields, and significant wetlands along the Wateree River, located just outside the city of Camden, are now conserved, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Bramblewood…
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Collins & Lacy announces workers’ compensation Inn of Court
June 25, 2019
Stanford E. Lacy American Inn of Court holds banquet & business meeting in Columbia Collins & Lacy launched the Stanford E. Lacy American Inn of Court on Tuesday evening in…
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Revenue offers free webinar about business taxes July 10
June 25, 2019
Business owners in Washington have many responsibilities, including knowing which taxes they must report. To help reach more businesses statewide, the Washington State Department of Revenue (Revenue) will host a…
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Friday Night Laser Lights, June 28
June 25, 2019
This newly expanded rockin’ summer tradition will now include live music, specialty cocktails and themed nights. Friday Night Laser Lights feature lasers and CGI visuals choreographed to music inside the…
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Greenville Tech’s Diesel Equipment Technology program receives Appalachian Regional Commission grant
June 25, 2019
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $218,800 grant for the Diesel Equipment Technology program at Greenville Technical College. The funds will allow the college to take steps to…
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EVA Air takes delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
June 25, 2019EVA Air celebrated the delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. This plane is the first of 20 787-10s the carrier plans to use on high-density routes within Asia. The…
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BE LIMITLESS with Matilda!
June 25, 2019If you have been around Town during a summer show, you know that one of our favorite things to do is to give back! This year, in conjunction with our…
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South Carolina Federal begins construction on Cane Bay Financial Center
June 25, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has broken ground on construction of its newest financial center in the Cane Bay area of Berkeley County. Located at 1736 State Rd. in Summerville,…
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Greenville Teens increase their employability through improv comedy
June 25, 2019
Benjamin Franklin Experience and Asheville Improv Collective Partner to Teach Students Soft Skills According to LinkedIn, creativity, collaboration, and adaptability are the three skills most sought by employers in 2019.…
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East Cooper Community Outreach partners with local businesses
June 25, 2019
East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO), a four-star rated Charity Navigator nonprofit, has joined South Carolina’s first Greenwise Market in Mount Pleasant, SC as its newest community partner. Greenwise Market will…
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South Carolina Osteopathic Medical Society elects new Board of Trustees
June 24, 2019
The South Carolina Osteopathic Medical Society (SCOMS) officially swore in its 2019-2020 Board of Trustees at the SCOMS Annual Meeting on June 14. Adam Bruckner, DO, a family physician at Family…
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MTC Quick-Start Day
June 24, 2019
MTC Quick-Start Day: Apply to MTC for Free Get Personal Assistance Starting College this Fall Midlands Technical College is now accepting applicants for the Fall Semester and is inviting all…
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Peace Center updates restoration plans for Wyche Pavilion
June 24, 2019The Peace Center has revised its plans for restoration of the Wyche Pavilion and will return to the City of Greenville’s Design Review Board on July 9. The July 9…
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AT&T invests nearly $825 million over 3-year period to boost local networks in South Carolina
June 24, 2019
AT&T¹ has invested nearly $825 million in their South Carolina wireless and wired networks during 2016-2018. These investments boost reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and businesses. AT&T…
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Blackbaud’s Tony Boor named chair of the 2020 Charleston Heart Ball
June 24, 2019
The American Heart Association (AHA) announced Tony Boor of Blackbaud will chair the 23rd Annual Charleston Heart Ball. The Heart Ball will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020, at…
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Matilda coming to Town Theatre in July
June 24, 2019
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit and intelligence who dreams of a better life. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly lovable Miss…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 24, 2019
June 24, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 06/21/2019 to 06/27/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Toy Story 4 1 $120,908,065 $120,908,065 2 Child’s Play 1 $14,094,594 $14,094,594 3…
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CCPL installing new self-check kiosks at several branches
June 24, 2019
The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is debuting new self-check kiosks at several of its branches this week. These kiosks are part of CCPL’s continued efforts to enhance the patron experience and…
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Nature Conservancy transfers 955 acres to Jones Gap State Park
June 24, 2019
Conservation Easement held by Upstate Forever further protects the scenic property Jones Gap State Park in upper Greenville County just got about 25 percent larger after 955 acres was donated…
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ECM support services launches the first The Comet vanpool program
June 24, 2019
In December 2018, The COMET launched The COMET Vanpool, a one-year pilot to subsidize 20 purple and white vans at $500 per month not to exceed $120,000 per year as…
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Seven SC agricultural entrepreneurs to get ACRE funding and mentoring
June 24, 2019
Seven ACRE entrepreneurs are one step closer to taking their agribusinesses to the next level, thanks to a competitive application and pitch process offered by the Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship…
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Avison Young commercial real estate transactions
June 24, 2019
Charleston, SC Market 6/11/2019 Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR and Tradd Varner represented Pepperdam Industrial, LLC in the leasing of 2,000 sf industrial space…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2019: Number of South Carolinians working remains at all time high
June 24, 2019
Payroll Employment Increases Set Another New Record Employment: The monthly survey of households across the state estimated the number of South Carolinians working moved significantly higher, establishing a new record…
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Hood Construction receives Preservation South Carolina Honor Award for Barnes Center
June 24, 2019
Hood Construction announced that the Barnes Student Activity Center at Clemson University, completed by Hood in 2017, has been awarded the Preservation South Carolina Honor Award. The award was presented…
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First Day Festival School Supply Drive
June 24, 2019The First Day Festival School Supply Drive is in full effect! In celebration of the first day of school, the Mayor’s Office for Children, Youth & Families is asking you…
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Wells Fargo promotes Thomas Anderson to lead commercial banking in South Carolina
June 24, 2019
Wells Fargo Commercial Banking announced that Thomas Anderson has been tapped to lead commercial banking operations for South Carolina where it has offices in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville serving business…
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SCPA named among best places to work in South Carolina
June 24, 2019
S.C. Ports Authority (SCPA) was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. The 14th annual awards program recognizes the best employers in the state,…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport celebrates international yoga day with successful event
June 24, 2019
125 participants found their zen at a very successful event celebrating International Yoga Day on Friday, June 21st hosted by Columbia Metropolitan Airport. “We’re thrilled that our first yoga event enjoyed…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
June 24, 2019The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. City Center Partnership Seeking 1(one) Applicant for Appointment. The purpose of the Board…
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Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery Opens Operating Room on Daniel Island & announces plans for new state-of-the-art surgery center in West Ashley
June 24, 2019
The practice’s second operating room and future surgery center will enable award-winning surgeons to meet patient demand while conveniently serving patients throughout the Charleston Tri-County Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery has opened…
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New UofSC budget holds down tuition; invests in core mission
June 24, 2019
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved a budget plan that reduces administrative costs and prioritizes South Carolina residents by holding tuition increases for in-state students on the Columbia campus to…
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Joe’s Place to offer Yoga in the Yard
June 24, 2019
Joe’s Place Bookstore will be turning over their lawn to registered nurse and yoga teacher Craig Metcalf for an hour of relaxation on the last Saturday in June. “Yoga in…
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SAI Flight companies adds Greenville Downtown Airport location
June 21, 2019
“Many of our charter flight passengers and aircraft owners live or work near Greenville, South Carolina, so we have opened an additional location to better serve their travel and aircraft…
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City of Cayce adopts new election dates
June 20, 2019
Last night, the Cayce City Council adopted a new ordinance to change the Cayce municipal election cycle to run on odd-numbered years, at the request of the Lexington County Commission of…
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SPINX named one of the Best Places to Work in S.C.
June 20, 2019
Company to be honored at awards ceremony in Columbia The Spinx Company, the Greenville S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations, 45 car washes and 1,400…
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