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News from October 2021

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Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center: Compton's Kitchen 44th Anniversary

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2021

Perry Compton opened his doors on November 1, 1977 at the corner of Platt Springs Road & Charleston Hwy in West Columbia.

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Richland County: County Offering $100 Gift Cards as Vaccination Incentive

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2021

In an effort to make COVID-19 shots easier to access for Richland County residents, an upcoming vaccination drive will be held in conjunction with a community expo event.

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Colin Powell, former secretary of state, dies of COVID-19 complications

By Art Benavidez | Oct 19, 2021

Former secretary of state, Colin Powell, has died of COVID-19 complications and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin took to Twitter to offer his condolences and describe what Powell meant to him.

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No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge on Oct. 17 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Oct 19, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge on Oct. 17, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in West Columbia stagnates at one in week ending Oct. 16

By Columbia Standard | Oct 19, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 16, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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‘Long-term relationships’: South Carolina Oak to Barrel bringing 122 jobs to Bamberg County

By Tamara Browning | Oct 19, 2021

The only woman-owned cooperage in South Carolina is establishing operations in Bamberg County, creating 122 jobs.

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'Statesman and dedicated public servant': Former educator, state Rep. Bales dead at 86

By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 18, 2021

Jimmy Bales, a prominent former South Carolina lawmaker and educator in Richland County, died on his birthday, Sept. 25. He was 86.

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No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge on Oct. 16 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Oct 18, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge on Oct. 16, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Gilbert sign pledge in week ending Oct. 16 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Oct 18, 2021

There were no new teachers in Gilbert who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 16, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce: Leeza Gibbons Dare2Care Fundraiser

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2021

More than just an evening of fundraising, Leeza Gibbons' Dare 2 Care charity event on November 11th, is a challenge to find ways to connect and care in our community.

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No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge on Oct. 15 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Oct 17, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge on Oct. 15, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Columbia stagnates at three in week ending Oct. 16

By Columbia Standard | Oct 17, 2021

There were no new teachers in Columbia who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 16, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge on Oct. 14 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Oct 16, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge on Oct. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Columbia Standard area weekly mass times

By Columbia Standard | Oct 16, 2021

The following parishes in the Columbia Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge on Oct. 13 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Oct 15, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge on Oct. 13, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center: We're Hiring: Communications Specialist

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2021

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center (LCVC) has been creating a community that grows business for more than 60 years.

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Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center: Country Christmas Shopping on The Farm

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2021

Join us here on the farm for our 8th annual, unique christmas shopping!

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“ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” published by Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Oct. 15, 2021

By Columbia Standard | Oct 15, 2021

“ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” was published on pages H5639-H5640 of the Congressional Record on Oct. 15, 2021.

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“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” published by Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Oct. 15, 2021

By Columbia Standard | Oct 15, 2021

The Congressional Record published “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” in the House of Representatives section on Oct. 15, 2021.

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Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center: Kershaw County Christmas Parade

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2021

The second Saturday of December each year at 10 a.m., more than 3,000 spectators turn out for the Kershaw County Christmas Parade which boasts fire trucks, floats, pageant winners, classic cars, dancing, music, Santa, and much, much more!