How to Start a Small Construction or General Contracting Business
By Caron_Beesley, Contributor The construction business is booming once more. In fact, the residential building construction industry was the number one fastest-growth industries for small businesses...
View ArticleFinding Help With Expensive Medications
by Jeffrey Lewis (NAPSI)—If you or someone you love is one of the millions of Americans with a chronic disease or a life-threatening condition, pharmaceutical manufacturers and their partners offer you...
View ArticleRichland County Business Owners Reminded to Renew Business Licenses
(RICHLAND PIO) ―As the new year unfolds, Richland County business owners are reminded to renew their business licenses and are encouraged to do so online in order to save time and receive a discount....
View ArticleKimberly Flowers: CARC Distinguished Reading Teacher Award
IRMO – Seven Oaks Elementary School fifth grade teacher Kimberly Flowers has been selected for the Columbia Area Reading Council (CARC) Distinguished Reading Teacher Award for the 2017-2018 school...
View ArticleTips To Help You Buy A Home Despite Student Debt
Following three tips can help you buy a home despite having student debt. (NAPSI)—There’s good news for young people hoping to buy their first home. A recent National Association of Realtors® (NAR)...
View ArticleMidlands Technical College Wins Five Regional Awards for Excellence in...
The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District Two awarded Midlands Technical College five Medallion Awards for outstanding achievement in marketing and communications. The...
View ArticleBenedict College Names Leandra Hayes-Burgess VP of Institutional Advancement
Burgess has successfully secured over $60 million in support for higher education Columbia, SC- Dr. Roslyn C. Artis, President and CEO of Benedict College, recently announced the appointment of Mrs....
View ArticleFour Sexual Harassment Lessons to Learn Right Now
By Dr. Nika White, President and CEO, Nika White Consulting, Best Selling Author of “The Intentional Inclusionist™” There is no denying our country is in a pivotal moment when it comes to sexual...
View ArticleErika Williams; My Sisters Keeper Award Honoree
Pictured from left: Mary Miller McClellan, President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Columbia (SC) Chapter, Erika D. Williams of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Iota Omicron Sigma...
View ArticleRichland County Council Re-elects Chair and Vice Chair
(RICHLAND PIO) —Richland County Council met for the first time this year to elect a chair and vice chair to serve in those roles through 2018. Joyce Dickerson, who represents District 2, was re-elected...
View ArticleUpcoming Project at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport will be accepting sealed bids for the Airfield Intake Reconstruction Project. The work generally consists of the removal and replacement of failed storm intakes with...
View ArticleHow Older Adults Can Combat Loneliness And Social Isolation Through Exercise
An exercise class can be a great place for older adults to make new friends. (NAPSI)—When discussing health, people typically think of physical health-their weight, strength, mobility, and potential...
View ArticleNominations are open for 2018 Tri-District Arts Consortium summer program
Photo caption: Students participate in the 2017 Tri-District Arts Consortium summer program. Nominations are now being accepted for 2018. IRMO – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018...
View ArticleRICHLAND TWO HOSTS SECOND-ANNUAL SMALL AND MINORITY VENDOR SHOWCASE
COLUMBIA, S.C. — On February 22, Richland School District Two will host its second annual Small and Minority Vendor Showcase from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the District Office at R2i2, located at 763 Fashion...
View ArticleCheckmate! — Students win regional chess match
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Maneuvering their pawns and knights expertly, a trio of Midway Elementary students recently won at a regional chess match. Fourth-Grader George J. Wang, Fifth-Grader Anna H. Zou and...
View ArticleBullStreet Gone Wild!!!
Back-to-nature landscaping for main entrance, public spaces Columbia, S.C. – The main entrance to the BullStreet District is getting a facelift for the first time in decades, and passengers in the...
View ArticleU.S.-Made Parts Can Be Key To Positive Car Repair Experience
Many car owners prefer vehicle repairs be completed using U.S.-manufactured parts. (NAPSI)—The next time you have someone work on your car, it may pay to ask the technician why he or she chose a...
View ArticleQuarterly Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access
The Community Development Department will host their fourth session of a quarterly conversation called “Speak Out! A Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access.” The quarterly conversations will...
View ArticleResidents Encouraged to Apply for Positions on Various Boards, Committees
(RICHLAND PIO) ― Richland County residents can take active roles with local government by applying to serve on one of several boards, committees and commissions. “We value the input, consideration,...
View ArticlePastor Charles Stanley: Attaining God’s Best
Psalm 145:18-19 Yesterday we saw that idolatry involves giving something or someone priority over the Lord—and it leads to missing His best. Scripture also warns about other obstacles that hinder our...
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