Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
March 28, 2019Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help make sure Habitat families are not starting a new year without enough to…
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Baker School of Business MBA program now ranked in top 100 for part-time and online programs
March 28, 2019The Citadel Graduate College’s online and part-time master of business administration (MBA) programs are now both in the top 100 programs in the nation. U.S. News & World Report recently named the Tommy and…
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Phil Hughes to kick off Poolside Chat series at Topside Pool Club
March 27, 2019
Topside Pool Club has started a new business series aimed at letting some of the Upstate’s biggest names in business tell their story in a new kind of setting. Poolside…
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Jeff Scaccia named Vice President for Finance and Administration at Presbyterian College
March 27, 2019
Jeff Scaccia has been named vice president for finance and administration for Presbyterian College, PC President Bob Staton announced today. Scaccia comes to PC from the University of the Ozarks…
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Registration open for City’s Summer Camps Program
March 27, 2019Registration for the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Camps Program, which includes weekly camps and a variety of specialty camps, is open for children ages 5 and up. Weekly…
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Technology employment expands its presence in the South Carolina workforce
March 27, 2019
Technology-related employment in South Carolina grew by some 4,000 new jobs in 2018 and the tech sector increased its contribution to the state’s economy, according to Cyberstates 2019™. Cyberstates is the definitive guide…
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Alaina Coates Basketball Camp proceeds benefit The Salvation Army
March 27, 2019WNBA Star Alaina Coates will be hosting her second annual Basketball Camp on March 30, 2019 at the Brookland Health and Wellness Center. The camp costs $30.00 per camper…
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Wake Up and Smell the Rose’s with Weekday Breakfast at Ms. Rose’s Fine Food & Cocktails
March 27, 2019West Ashley eatery, Ms. Rose’s Fine Food & Cocktails, announces weekday breakfast starting Monday, April 1. Well known for their weekend brunch, Ms. Rose’s is bringing all of the southern…
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Adult Memory Care Day Center now open & accepting Members
March 27, 2019Public Grand Opening Saturday, March 30 Alice’s Clubhouse, a private, membership-based memory care day facility, is now open on Bowman Road. Open to adults with mild to moderate memory loss,…
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Junior Achievement and Lexington One Technology Center partner to inspire students about Careers in STEM
March 27, 2019
On March 28th (8:30am until 3:00pm), Junior Achievement (JA) and Lexington One Technology Center(LTC) will host seventy female high school students from Lexington One High School to show them what career…
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Furman University professor receives $527,551 NSF grant
March 27, 2019Is it possible that daydreaming is not such a waste of time after all? That while we’re taking a break from our immediate surroundings, our brains are working to process…
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LS3P’s design of Jackson Creek Elementary wins merit award
March 27, 2019Photo credit Matt Silk LS3P’s 21st century design for Richland School District Two’s Jackson Creek Elementary received a Merit Award from the Association for Learning Environments SC (A4LE SC)…
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Together SC Lowcountry Board Leadership Summit
March 27, 2019
Engage Every Board Member From the Start! South Carolina nonprofit board leaders and CEOs will join June Bradham and Tucker Branham of CDM, a nonprofit consultancy headquartered in Charleston, SC,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces next Director of the S.C. Department of Social Services
March 27, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster today nominated Michael Leach to be the next director of the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS). Leach, a trained mental health clinician, has over 10…
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ROI COMMERCIAL completes 5.7 million dollar investment sale
March 27, 2019
Sherri C. Burriss, Principal and Broker for ROI Commercial, LLC, recently completed the $5,700,000 investment sale of the Plex HiWire Family Fun and Sports Center. The trampoline park and ice-skating…
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Together SC offers training for Lowcountry nonprofit leaders
March 27, 2019
Together SC brings together local sponsors Boeing and Grayson Law Firm along with long-standing natives, June Bradham and Tucker Branham of CDM to host the 2019 Lowcountry Board Leadership Summit…
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Midlands Education and Business Alliance connects Midlands students to careers in architecture, construction
March 27, 2019
Midlands Education and Business Alliance connects students and educators from Midlands’ Schools to careers in architecture and construction at the Carolina Classic Home and Garden Show Midlands Education and Business…
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2019-2020 Richland Two Teacher of the Year finalists announced
March 27, 2019
Richland School District Two announced the five finalists for 2019-2020 district Teacher of the Year. The finalists and their schools are Jennifer Bull, Longleaf Middle; Andrew Chambers, Richland Northeast High;…
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Deputies score high in Quarry Crusher Run
March 27, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Twenty-seven deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) joined other Midlands-area runners in the EIGHTH ANNUAL QUARRY CRUSHER RUN at the Vulcan Materials Quarry…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island expands team with addition of Lindsay Wooten as Conference Services Manager
March 27, 2019
The AAA Four Diamond-rated Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has expanded its sales and catering team with the addition of Lindsay Wooten as Conference Services Manager. Nestled along the coast…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art to offer reduced admission this April
March 27, 2019It’s no joke! For the entire month of April, the Gibbes Museum of Art will offer reduced admission of $12 for adults and $10 for seniors. Visitors can explore the…
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United Community Bank celebrates opening of new downtown office
March 27, 2019
United Community Bank announced the opening of its brand-new, larger location at the intersection of East Main and South Pine in downtown Spartanburg. The new branch occupies 7,500 square feet…
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REI Co-Op to open 20,000 sq. ft. store in Columbia’s BullStreet District
March 26, 2019New retailer known for quality outdoor gear to locate to downtown Columbia REI Co-op announced plans to build a 20,000 sq. ft. store in the BullStreet District in downtown…
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GreenWood, Inc. names Kevin Crittendon as Vice President
March 26, 2019
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Kevin Crittendon has been named Vice President of the company. In this role, Kevin is responsible for all…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Cindy Howard and Katie Guthrie as Educators of the Month
March 26, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recently recognized Cindy Howard and Katie Guthrie of Gateway Elementary School in Travelers Rest as the March Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program Educators of the…
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Davis joins Morton & Gettys as an associate
March 26, 2019
Davis C. Riddle has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will include corporate law, commercial leasing and commercial real estate and development. Riddle is a licensed attorney…
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Four college students join Northwestern Mutual’s nationally recognized internship program
March 26, 2019Pictured from left to right: Jeremy Hart, Graham Pioth, Tony Allen (College Unit Director), Rachel Thornton, Mikael Manner Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services firm, selected four college seniors…
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Mixed-use development coming to Cottontown
March 26, 2019NOMA Station, a new mixed-use development is coming to the historic Cottontown neighborhood in Columbia at the corner of Main Street and Confederate Avenue. A new single-story shell structure designed…
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NAI Columbia closes ±12.29 acre multifamily land sale in Columbia
March 26, 2019NAI Columbia is pleased to announce the sale of ±12.29 acres of land located at the intersection of North Lake Drive and Lake Murray Boulevard in Columbia, SC. Principal…
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South Carolina’s first high school film festival set for April in Blythewood
March 26, 2019
Doko Film Fest, the first competitive event showcasing the work of filmmakers ages 15 to 18, will have its inaugural event here April 26 and 27. The festival gives high…
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Truematter welcomes new Project Manager Jordan Veverica to the team
March 26, 2019Truematter welcomed Jordan Veverica as a new project manager for the Columbia, South Carolina team. Jordan’s extensive experience as an interactive project manager has given him a talent for building…
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‘Making a Difference’ for diverse populations
March 26, 2019
Families who work with Lexington District One Parent Educator Gigi E. Towers know she makes a positive difference in their child’s education. Now, the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs…
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Tindall’s South Carolina division to provide precast concrete for Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort parking deck
March 26, 2019Tindall Corporation’s South Carolina Division will provide precast concrete components for a new parking structure that adjoins the new 725 room hotel and convention center expansion at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino…
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Fetter Health Care Network receives official Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition
March 26, 2019
Fetter Health Care Network has officially received recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Fetter is a Federally Qualified Health Center with over 20 locations throughout the Lowcountry. Fetter Health…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh, The Transit Guy
March 26, 2019
By John Andoh Welcome to COMET Chat! This is a monthly feature where I would give updates on The COMET progress, as the Central Midlands leading mobility manager in…
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Mashburn Construction company adds Tori Wallace-Babcock to Upstate office
March 26, 2019
Mashburn Construction announced the hire of Tori Wallace-Babcock as Assistant Project Manager for the company’s Greenville Office. Tori brings over 7 years of development, real estate, and construction related experience…
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Bank of America Private Bank expands South Carolina Team
March 25, 2019
Bank of America Private Bank today announced two strategic new hires, emphasizing the firm’s ongoing commitment to the Columbia, South Carolina community. Columbia is home to 826,600 residents and boasts…
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RCSD deputy honored by neighborhood crime watch
March 25, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Corporal Marcus Kim, a Community Action Team (CAT) supervisor with the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), was recognized last week by the Charleswood neighborhood in…
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Mayor Benjamin and City of Columbia announce Columbia Youth Commission election
March 25, 2019Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia are relaunching the Columbia Youth Commission program and will hold an election for students in Richland and Lexington counties on May…
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Bob Jones University hosts third annual Human Genetics Symposium
March 25, 2019
Bob Jones University and the Greenwood Genetic Center will host a human genetics symposium Friday, March 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Levinson Hall on the BJU campus. The…
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Michael Dawson named Broker-in-Charge of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS new Spartanburg office
March 25, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Michael Dawson has been named Broker-in-Charge of the company’s newest office in Spartanburg. The new location expands the company’s office count…
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Money Smart Week comes to CCPL March 30-April 6
March 25, 2019
Need help mastering your money management skills? Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is participating in Money Smart Week (MSW), a national campaign that offers free events to help consumers better manage their…
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SC Ports Authority reports record February volume
March 25, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reported the strongest February container volume in its history and nearly 12 percent fiscal year-over-year growth SCPA moved 178,131 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU) during the…
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Creston Dental opens 3 new offices in the Columbia area
March 25, 2019
Affordable Dental Care and Oral Health Education for Patients of All Ages Creston Dental & Braces, a kids-focused family dental practice, will be opening its doors to the Columbia community…
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Charleston Farmers Market to begin 2019 season Saturday, April 13
March 25, 2019The Charleston Farmers Market will return to Marion Square to begin its 2019 season on Saturday, April 13, operating from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekly Saturday markets will continue…
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DHEC partners with veterinarians to offer low-cost rabies vaccinations
March 25, 2019
Several South Carolina veterinarians are partnering with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) this spring to help pet owners protect themselves, their families, communities and pets from…
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Hooked Seafood opening in downtown Charleston
March 25, 2019
Opening Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in the heart of downtown is the highly anticipated restaurant Hooked Seafood, located at 24 North Market St, Charleston, SC. Hooked is the delicious collaboration from…
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PC student’s artwork challenges, Heals
March 25, 2019An exhibit featuring the artwork of Presbyterian College senior art major Lauren Adkins, of Simpsonville, S.C., is now on display at the Elizabeth Stone Harper Gallery. The exhibit will run…
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Sen. Cory Booker to serve as SC State commencement speaker
March 25, 2019
SC State University will hold its spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at the Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. New Jersey senator and 2020 presidential candidate, Cory…
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Top Grossing Movies – March 25, 2019
March 25, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 03/22/2019 to 03/28/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Us R Universal 1 3,741 $71,117,625 $71,117,625 2 Captain…
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