Serve and Connect and local Law Enforcement implementing community drive
September 17, 2018Serve and Connect, the SC Law Enforcement Officers Association and the SC Police Chiefs Association will coordinate a multi-location disaster relief drop off with participating Midlands police departments. The supplies…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes Alicia S. James, MD
September 17, 2018
Lexington Medical Center welcome Alicia S. James, MD, to the hospital’s network of care. Dr. James will practice at Lexington Family Practice Northeast, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice. Dr.…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond reminds charitable donors to give smart after Hurricane Florence devastation
September 17, 2018
As the Carolinas begin their recovery from Hurricane Florence, Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages South Carolinians to stay vigilant when giving to those in need. “Our hearts go out…
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South Carolina 811 advises residents to call before digging as clean up from Hurricane Florence begins
September 17, 2018A free phone call a few days before digging helps identify approximate location of underground utility lines In light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Florence the Communities in…
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Dominion Energy donates 3,000 cases of water to Harvest Hope Food Bank
September 17, 2018To further assist in the Hurricane Florence disaster response efforts, Dominion Energy delivered 3,000 CASES of donated water to Harvest Hope Food Bank’s Columbia, SC location this morning. Harvest Hope serves as…
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West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater will open Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 7 AM
September 17, 2018All sections of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater will be open to the public beginning Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 7 AM. The Riverwalk and Amphitheater were closed…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 17
September 17, 2018
Week of 09/14/2018 to 09/20/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Predator R 20th Century Fox 1 4,037 $24,632,284 $24,632,284 2 The Nun R…
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Carolina Women’s Physical Therapy—the Midland’s only physical therapy practice created exclusively for women—expands services at its new Forest Acres location
September 17, 2018
Celebrating its fifth anniversary as Columbia’s first and only physical therapy practice exclusively devoted to women, Carolina Women’s Physical Therapy and Wellness (CWPTW) announces its new and expanded location at 1735…
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Midlands Mediation Center announces new Executive Director
September 17, 2018
The Midlands Mediation Center, a non-profit conflict resolution organization serving central South Carolina since 1998, announces the selection of Kabrina Bass as its new Executive Director effective September 4, 2018.…
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President Donald J. Trump declares disaster for state of South Carolina and eight counties
September 17, 2018
In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s request, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the state of South Carolina and approved federal reimbursement through FEMA for costs…
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Play me the song of your people: Why your video might be better without you
September 17, 2018
By Taylor Kearns Are you a real person’? Hang on – don’t answer quite yet. Let me explain: Every morning in newsrooms across the country, young reporters pitch stories…
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Shared Assets and Unspoken Expectations
September 17, 2018By Edward W. Kramer With young children at home, my family has a common saying: “Share with your brother/sister.” Interestingly, “sharing” can be as difficult for adult siblings as…
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Colonial Life CEO named Distinguished Alum at UT-Chattanooga
September 17, 2018Over the past four years under the leadership of President and CEO Tim Arnold, Colonial Life has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing voluntary benefits provider. Now protecting more than…
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ADCO ~ Featured Listing
September 17, 2018
Our team. Small but mighty. We are visual artists. Wordsmiths. Strategic planners. Digital storytellers. And social media stars. We have diverse talents. Seasoned pros and young innovators with one common…
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Shared Assets and Unspoken Expectations
September 17, 2018
By Edward W. Kramer With young children at home, my family has a common saying: “Share with your brother/sister.” Interestingly, “sharing” can be as difficult for adult siblings as…
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South Carolina 811 advises residents to call before digging as clean up from Hurricane Florence begins
September 17, 2018
A free phone call a few days before digging helps identify approximate location of underground utility lines In light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Florence the Communities in…
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Colonial Life CEO named Distinguished Alum at UT-Chattanooga
September 17, 2018
Over the past four years under the leadership of President and CEO Tim Arnold, Colonial Life has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing voluntary benefits provider. Now protecting more than…
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The COMET to restore limited service on Sunday and full service on Monday with free service for the entire week
September 16, 2018
The COMET will be restoring limited transit services on Sunday, September 16, 2018 starting at 12:00 noon through 9:00 p.m. as a dial-a-ride service. Customers can call (803) 255-7100 for a ride starting…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, and Colleton counties
September 15, 2018
Evacuation Orders Remain in Effect for all Zones in Georgetown and Horry Counties In coordination with local officials, Governor Henry McMaster announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all…
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City Officials announce customer care information hotline during Hurricane Florence
September 14, 2018
City of Columbia officials are urging citizens to use a primary contact number for information during Hurricane Florence operations. The primary information number is telephone number 803-545-3300. The customer care center…
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Dominion Energy’s Columbia Meet-and-Greet postponed until Oct. 9 due to Hurricane Florence
September 14, 2018
Event was originally scheduled for Monday evening, Sept. 17 Dominion Energy has rescheduled its Sept. 17 Columbia-area community Meet-and-Greet to Tuesday, Oct. 9, because of the impact of Hurricane Florence. The event on Oct. 9 will…
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Hurricane Florence Update: Pet Shelter
September 14, 2018In an effort to assist Hurricane Florence evacuees with pets, Richland County Government will open a pet-friendly shelter to house the animals during the weather emergency. The Richland County Emergency…
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Revised schedule for City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts due to Hurricane Florence
September 14, 2018In an abundance of caution and in anticipation of Hurricane Florence, the City’s Planning and Development Services have cancelled the counts scheduled for this Saturday, September 15, 2018 and Tuesday, September…
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City cautions drivers to avoid flood-prone streets and intersections
September 14, 2018The City of Columbia urges drivers to use caution when driving during severe weather. The following streets and intersections are prone to flooding during heavy rain events. Please avoid these…
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SCDOT extends comment period for Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Project
September 14, 2018
Due to Hurricane Florence, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is extending the comment period on the Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Improvement Project. Written comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement…
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County of Lexington: Emergency Operations Center enters OPCON 3 ahead of storm
September 14, 2018
The County of Lexington Emergency Operations Center has entered operational condition 3, which is a partial activation of the County’s EOC in preparation for the impacts of Hurricane Florence. OPCON…
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Hurricane Florence Update for Richland County
September 14, 2018
As the County prepares for Hurricane Florence, residents are asked to note the following: CLOSING: Richland County offices will close Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17. The County will resume…
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South Carolina Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. celebrates clients’ behavioral health triumphs and announces plans to help more people of all ages
September 13, 2018
This fall, two dreams come true for Greenville Technical College freshman Victoria Foster, who shares that just four years ago, for the fourth time, she tried to take her own…
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Spartanburg arts executive to keynote Arts Council’s Creative Conversations event
September 13, 2018
Jennifer Evins, President and CEO of Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina, will be the featured speaker at the September 17 Creative Conversations Network gathering sponsored by The Arts Council of…
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Moore Beauston & Woodham announces addition
September 13, 2018
Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in West Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and Hartsville, South Carolina is pleased to announce that: Joseph…
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Association Mission: End Alzheimer’s
September 13, 2018The Alzheimer’s Association-South Carolina Chapter’s vision for the future is a world without the dreaded disease of dementia. Taylor Wilson (shown with Rotarian Tony Thompson), chapter director of communications and…
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Rotary Foundation donors saluted
September 13, 2018Four Capital Rotarians have been recognized for their donations to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs promoting peace and world understanding. They are (from left in photo) Alex…
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The City of Columbia urges residents to remove trash away from roadways
September 13, 2018
The City of Columbia is urging residents to cease putting yard trash and bulk items at the curb. This will help keep storm drains and roads clear of debris to…
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RCSD’s STRIKE TEAMS launched ahead of hurricane
September 13, 2018By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Forty-eight hours prior to Hurricane Florence’s projected thrust into central S.C., the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) was already manning RCSD’s command post…
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Frampton Construction begins construction on new facility for Adams Outdoor Advertising
September 13, 2018
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has started work on a 19,000-square foot building in Charlotte, N.C., for…
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Horry County institutes curfew
September 13, 2018In response to Hurricane Florence and for the protection of lives and property, Horry County Council has instituted a curfew for the unincorporated areas of the county from 7 p.m. to…
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Citadel Florence update – campus closed
September 13, 2018In accordance with Governor McMaster’s evacuation order for the coast and The Citadel’s emergency response procedures, the Corps of Cadets was released beginning at 5:30 a.m. today. All cadets, students, faculty and…
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City of Charleston September 12 Hurricane Florence PM update
September 13, 2018
City emergency operations are at OPCON 1. Today, city employees continued storm preparations and began plans to shift to response, while officials stressed the importance of following the governor’s order…
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Charleston Airport updates
September 13, 2018
Airport updates will be posted at www.iflyCHS.com under the tropical weather image on their homepage. The following was posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 3:15 p.m.. The next update is expected late…
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City of Charleston to provide shuttle service to Flowertown Elementary School shelter
September 13, 2018
Due to logistical considerations, the city’s rolling shuttle service will transport those in need of shelter to the Flowertown Elementary School shelter rather than Cane Bay High School. With CARTA…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District prepares for Hurricane Florence
September 13, 2018
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, has activated their Emergency Operations Center and stands ready to respond to Hurricane Florence recovery efforts. The District’s priority continues to be…
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Hurricane Florence Update: Richland County to Close Friday, Monday
September 13, 2018
Preparations for response and recovery continue Due to the potential effects of Hurricane Florence, Richland County offices will close Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17. The closing does not apply…
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Furman cancels classes through Thursday and Friday
September 13, 2018
Furman University has canceled classes and all required student activities for Thursday and Friday, Sept. 13-14, in preparation for Hurricane Florence, which is expected to impact the Greenville area this…
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Recovery steps to take after Hurricane Florence
September 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence has the potential to bring catastrophic flooding and wind damage throughout the state of South Carolina. If your business, home, or organization is affected, follow these steps to…
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Presbyterian College cancels classes
September 13, 2018
Presbyterian College has canceled classes on Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17 due to the potential for hazardous weather brought about by Hurricane Florence. College offices will operate on a regular…
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Transit Service Suspension
September 13, 2018
In the wake of Hurricane Florence, The COMET will be suspending all transit services after the 5:30p.m. departure from routine terminals on Thursday, September 13th until further notice. Additionally, the public meeting on…
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AT&T announces text to donate for Hurricane Florence recovery efforts
September 13, 2018
Help people affected by Hurricane Florence. Text “FLORENCE” to 90999 to give $10* that enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster.…
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City officials announce customer care information hotline during Hurricane Florence
September 13, 2018
City of Columbia officials are urging citizens to use a primary contact number for information during Hurricane Florence operations. The primary information number is telephone number 803-545-3300. The customer care center…
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Nothing Bundt Cake bakery leases space at 131 Harbison Boulevard in Columbia
September 13, 2018
Popular retail corridor attracts bakery’s first location in Columbia. Colliers International’s Danny Bonds and Taylor Wolfe represented Biltmore Property Group in the lease of retail space at 131 Harbison Boulevard to the…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes Todd Daugherty
September 13, 2018
Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of Todd Daugherty, Associate AIA. Todd is a recent transplant to Columbia from San Diego, California, where he completed his Architecture studies and…
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