Evacuation orders lifted for Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton Counties
October 9, 2016In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton counties as of 10:00…
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Lexington One resumes normal hours Monday
October 9, 2016Lexington County School District One Schools will operate on a normal schedule Monday, October 10, 2016. Lexington District One asks all staff and students to report to school Monday at…
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Richland School District Two; classes to resume Monday, October 10
October 9, 2016Richland School District Two will resume a normal operating school schedule beginningtomorrow, Monday, Oct. 10. As originally scheduled, Wednesday will remain a late start for high schools. Thursday will remain…
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County of Lexington: White Knoll shelter to close, schools and government to reopen Monday
October 9, 2016The Red Cross Shelter at White Knoll High School will begin closing down shelter operations as evacuees begin returning home. Lexington County School District officials have announced that all schools…
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SCE&G crews restore power to 100,000 overnight
October 9, 2016SCE&G crews worked overnight restoring power to more than 100,000 customers impacted by Hurricane Matthew. More than 290,000 outages were reported at the peak of the storm, which occurred at…
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SCE&G crews restore power to 100,000 overnight
October 9, 2016SCE&G crews worked overnight restoring power to more than 100,000 customers impacted by Hurricane Matthew. More than 290,000 outages were reported at the peak of the storm, which occurred at…
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Red Cross: blood, platelet donations needed
October 9, 2016As Hurricane Matthew continued its path of destruction up the southeast coast, the American Red Cross expanded its massive sheltering effort to span five states. More than 13,400 people in…
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Red Cross: blood, platelet donations needed
October 9, 2016As Hurricane Matthew continued its path of destruction up the southeast coast, the American Red Cross expanded its massive sheltering effort to span five states. More than 13,400 people in…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Beaufort and Jasper Counties
October 9, 2016In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Beaufort and Jasper counties as of 6:30 PM. At…
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Red Cross: 27,000+ in evacuation shelters as Hurricane Matthew hits Florida; Storm cancels blood drives
October 7, 2016Haiti suffers severe flooding; hundreds in shelters The American Red Cross has launched a massive sheltering operation in response to Hurricane Matthew with more than 27,000 people seeking refuge in…
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Red Cross: 27,000+ in evacuation shelters as Hurricane Matthew hits Florida; Storm cancels blood drives
October 7, 2016Haiti suffers severe flooding; hundreds in shelters The American Red Cross has launched a massive sheltering operation in response to Hurricane Matthew with more than 27,000 people seeking refuge in…
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John T. Crawford, Jr. appointed to ReWa Board of Commissioners
October 7, 2016Local attorney John T. Crawford, Jr. has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners. A Connecticut native who…
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Richland Library to close all locations early Friday & Saturday
October 7, 2016Due to Inclement Weather All Richland Library locations are closing early at 3:30 p.m., Friday, October 7 and will remain closed Saturday, October 8 due to inclement weather conditions. We…
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Transit agencies will end evacuation services
October 7, 2016As Hurricane Matthew approaches the state, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces that all transit agencies along the South Carolina coast will be discontinuing emergency and evacuation operations…
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Transit agencies will end evacuation services
October 7, 2016As Hurricane Matthew approaches the state, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces that all transit agencies along the South Carolina coast will be discontinuing emergency and evacuation operations…
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Weather Update: Classes cancelled Saturday, Oct. 8; football game moved to Sunday, Oct. 9
October 7, 2016The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will remain closed on Saturday, Oct. 8 and all classes cancelled. The university will resume normal operations on Sunday, Oct. 9. The University…
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Clearing of I-26 reversed lanes begun
October 7, 2016The SC Highway Patrol has begun clearing the reversed, eastbound lanes on I-26. NO traffic will be allowed on the eastbound lanes until the clearing is complete from Charleston to…
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Clearing of I-26 reversed lanes begun
October 7, 2016The SC Highway Patrol has begun clearing the reversed, eastbound lanes on I-26. NO traffic will be allowed on the eastbound lanes until the clearing is complete from Charleston to…
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John T. Crawford, Jr. appointed to ReWa Board of Commissioners
October 7, 2016Local attorney John T. Crawford, Jr. has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners. A Connecticut native who…
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Sistercare benefit to support survivors of domestic violence
October 7, 2016Sistercare will hold the 14th annual Song Bird Café to benefit domestic violence survivors in the Midlands on October 20th. The musical event, modeled after Nashville’s famous Bluebird Café where…
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Notice of temporary road closure of Steeple Ridge Road beginning October 9
October 6, 2016The Richland County Transportation Penny Program has issued a notice of temporary road closure for Steeple Ridge Road at Kennerly Road to begin on October 9 and end in approximately…
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City cautions drivers to avoid flood-prone streets and intersections
October 6, 2016The 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 prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges
October 6, 2016The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased winds from Hurricane Matthew to impact the state later this week. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal area are…
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SCDOT prepares for high winds on movable & high bridges
October 6, 2016The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is preparing for increased winds from Hurricane Matthew to impact the state later this week. Moveable swing bridges in the coastal area are…
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Evacuees advised to bring comfort items, essential living items to American Red Cross shelters
October 6, 2016County of Lexington advises evacuees to bring comfort and essential living items with them to American Red Cross shelters To receive emergency messages from the County of Lexington to your…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of additional areas In Jasper and Colleton Counties
October 6, 2016As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of additional coastal areas in Jasper and Colleton, South Carolina. Residents and visitors…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of additional areas In Jasper and Colleton Counties
October 6, 2016As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of additional coastal areas in Jasper and Colleton, South Carolina. Residents and visitors…
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Jackson hires Tyler Crotts as customer service representative
October 6, 2016Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Tyler Crotts as customer service representative. In his new role, Crotts will be responsible…
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Nonprofits accelerate their organizations at Shine the Light
October 6, 2016DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Accelerating Organizational Effectiveness with an Increasingly Diverse Team” on September…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Horry and Georgetown areas
October 6, 2016As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Horry and Georgetown, South Carolina. Residents and…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Horry and Georgetown areas
October 6, 2016As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Horry and Georgetown, South Carolina. Residents and…
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County of Lexington advises dam, private reservoir and pond owners to begin lowering water levels
October 6, 2016To receive emergency messages from the County of Lexington to your cell phone, sign up for the County’s 21stCentury Call System here: http://bit.ly/2dUKgyp The Lexington County Department of Public…
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City of Charleston Hurricane Matthew update
October 6, 2016The City of Charleston Municipal Emergency Operations Center (MEOC) moved to OPCON 1 at 3:00 p.m. in coordination with Governor Nikki Haley’s evacuation order. This status fully staffs the EOC…
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Jackson hires Tyler Crotts as customer service representative
October 6, 2016Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Tyler Crotts as customer service representative. In his new role, Crotts will be responsible…
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Nonprofits accelerate their organizations at Shine the Light
October 6, 2016DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Accelerating Organizational Effectiveness with an Increasingly Diverse Team” on September…
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JB Schwiers named President & CEO of GrandSouth Bank
October 5, 2016The board of directors of GrandSouth Bank has named JB Schwiers President and CEO. Schwiers follows Ronald Earnest who recently announced his retirement from these leadership roles. “JB has tremendous…
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Panel discussion and book signing for Operation Lost Trust
October 5, 2016On Thursday October 13, 6-8 pm, as part of its Wine and Unwind program, the Lourie Center will host John Crangle and several colleagues, Bart Daniel, Rep. Candy Waites, Andy…
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County of Lexington update: Shelter to open at White Knoll High School at 3 p.m. and list of pet-friendly hotels
October 5, 2016The County of Lexington announces that a shelter will open at White Knoll High School, which is the first of several shelters the County has designated, to support evacuees from…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $202,000 in grants
October 5, 2016The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Community Enrichment grants for the fall 2016 grant cycle. These grants are awarded to organizations whose services go beyond meeting…
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Shelters from across South Carolina join together before Hurricane Matthew: Charleston Animal Society helping Dorchester County SPCA
October 5, 2016As Hurricane Matthew approaches, Charleston Animal Society personnel were busy helping Francis R. Willis SPCA in Dorchester County. “By getting our animals to a safe zone, we are building capacity…
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Charleston Animal Society closed until after Hurricane Matthew passes lowcountry: Pet owners urged to make pets part of their emergency evacuation plan
October 5, 2016Charleston Animal Society is closed until after Hurricane Matthew passes the Lowcountry. Employees are working to make sure all of the animals at the shelter are cared for. Essential personnel…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Project Controller
October 5, 2016O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired John Altick as Project Controller. Altick has more than 30 years of project control experience. He previously worked for…
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Greenville CAP unit prepares for hurricane response
October 5, 2016Greenville’s Civil Air Patrol (CAP) squadron is joining with other units of the South Carolina Wing in preparing for a statewide response to the predicted landfall of Hurricane Matthew later…
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ScanSource names new Worldwide Presidents for Barcode, Networking and Security segment
October 5, 2016ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced new leadership for its Worldwide Barcode, Networking and Security segment with the appointment of two seasoned channel…
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Wofford named to President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction
October 5, 2016Wofford College has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. The honors ceremony was held recently in Washington, D.C., with Secretary of Education John…
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Palmetto Agribusiness Council names new CEO
October 5, 2016Palmetto Agribusiness Council (PABC) has announced the selection of Ronald L. Summers as the new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed current CEO Cathy Novinger, who is leaving the organization…
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Community Icon, First Reliance Bank, named among top 1% most extraordinary banks in U.S.A
October 5, 2016First Reliance Bank, a local Florence icon, was just named among the top 1 percent most extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™. First Reliance…
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Boyanoski to speak about Upstate Ghost legends at Wofford
October 5, 2016John Boyanoski, president of Complete Public Relations, will be speaking about regional ghost stories at a Wofford Lifelong Learning program next week. Boyanoski’s will be reading from two of his…
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Municipal Court cancellations
October 5, 2016All Municipal Court cases scheduled for Criminal Court, Domestic Violence Court and Traffic Court today through Fridaywill be rescheduled. Defendants, witnesses and victims will be notified by letter. Bond court…
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Richland County prepares for Hurricane Matthew evacuees
October 5, 2016Richland County elevated its emergency operations status Wednesday morning as preparations ramped up to assist evacuees expected to begin fleeing the coast today ahead of Hurricane Matthew. In response to…
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