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News from September 2021

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Census Bureau: More women than men in Jenkinsville in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Sep 20, 2021

Of the 36 people living in Jenkinsville in 2020, 52.8 percent (19) were women and 47.2 percent (17) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

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Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center: The 4 Priorities For Ft. Jackson Commanding General Patrick Michaelis

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2021

At the September Business over Breakfast, sponsored by Jeff Howle with Healthmarkets Insurance, Brigadier General Patrick Michaelis shared observations he has assessed during his first 90 days as the 52nd commanding general at Fort Jackson and his top four priorities.

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Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce: Leadership Columbia Class of 2022 Announcement

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2021

Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands, is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia Class of 2022.

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'This is a sad day for children in SC': Columbia mask mandate struck down by South Carolina Supreme Court

By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 19, 2021

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has ruled that the city of Columbia's COVID-19 mask mandate "cannot stand" following Attorney General Alan Wilson's lawsuit contesting the mandate, according to a report by the Washington Examiner.

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Census Bureau: More women than men in Lake Murray of Richland in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Sep 19, 2021

Of the 6,672 people living in Lake Murray of Richland in 2020, 50.1 percent (3,346) were women and 49.9 percent (3,326) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

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Columbia Standard area weekly mass times

By Columbia Standard | Sep 18, 2021

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

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Census Bureau: More women than men in Lexington in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Sep 18, 2021

Of the 21,847 people living in Lexington in 2020, 51 percent (11,136) were women and 49 percent (10,711) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

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Richland County School District One: Free COVID-19 Testing For R1 Student & Staff

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2021

Again this year, Richland One has partnered with Prisma Health to offer free COVID-19 rapid testing for Richland One students and staff.

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South Carolina State Museum: Museum Team!

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2021

Join our Museum Team!

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City of Columbia Government: “Understanding Your Water and Sewer Bill”

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2021

The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department is hosting an All Access Virtual Training on “Understanding Your Water and Sewer Bill” next Wednesday, September 22nd.

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City of Columbia Government: Campaign Against Breast Cancer

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2021

Mayor Benjamin will host the Annual Mayor's Campaign Against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast from 8-10 a.m. on October 1st.

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Census Bureau: More men than women in Lugoff in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Sep 17, 2021

Of the 9,146 people living in Lugoff in 2020, 49.7 percent (4,546) were women and 50.3 percent (4,600) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

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South Carolina, states grapple with how to respond to big tech censorship of alternate views on social media

By Art Benavidez | Sep 16, 2021

A growing consensus of Americans believe that tech companies should be scrutinized more now than in previous years, and South Carolina isn't far behind, according to a recent Pew Research Center poll.

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Census Bureau: More women than men in Oak Grove in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Sep 16, 2021

Of the 12,040 people living in Oak Grove in 2020, 51 percent (6,135) were women and 49 percent (5,905) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

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Richland County: iLending Opens Auto Refinance Center in Richland County

By Press release submission | Sep 16, 2021

ILending, a national automotive refinancing company based in Englewood, Colorado, has opened its newest office in Richland County, with plans to create 40 jobs at the facility at 1001 Pinnacle Point Drive, near I-77 and Farrow Road.

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Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center: Cola Concerts presents Old Crow Medicine Show

By Press release submission | Sep 15, 2021

Come out and welcome one of our newest chamber members!

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Columbia opens, dedicates public park in honor of Page Ellington

By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 15, 2021

Columbia recently opened a public park to commemorate the life of Page Ellington, a prominent Black architect who helped to make the city what it is today.

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As COVID-19 cases skyrocket, state officials urge residents to get vaccinated

By Trina Thomas | Sep 15, 2021

COVID-19 hospitalizations in South Carolina tripled over the course of three weeks from mid-July into August, and deaths surpassed 10,000, according to the state Department of Health and Environmental Control.

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Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center: How You Can Lend Your Voice to Make Lexington Stronger

By Press release submission | Sep 15, 2021

When we come together as a community to listen and learn from each other, we have the power to impact neighbors, communities and lives.

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Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center:Businesses, Community Members Invited to Discuss Key State Legislative Issues at Lexington Chamber Grassroots Meeting

By Press release submission | Sep 15, 2021

LEXINGTON, S.C. – The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will be hosting the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s Grassroots Regional Meeting on Tuesday, September 21 at 8:15 a.m. at the Chamber, located at 311 West Main Street.