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Governor McMaster reacts to USC President Pastides Retirement Announcement

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– After 10 years of serving as president of the University of South Carolina, Harris Pastides is stepping down. Pastides made the announcement Wednesday at his annual ‘State of the University’ address. Shortly afterwards, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster responded in a tweet : Gov. Henry McMaster @henrymcmaster “Under Harris Pastides’ leadership, the University of South Carolina has achieved…
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South Carolina Manufacturer expanding, adding 115 new jobs

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A South Carolina company is expanding, creating 115 new jobs, according to the Governor’s office. MAHLE Behr is a supplier of air conditioning and radiator assemblies, and will be expanding its manufacturing operations in Charleston County. The company’s $36 million investment is projected to create 115 new jobs, according to a release from the Governor’s office. The…
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Lead the Table networking session

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Central Carolina Community Foundation hosted Lead the Table, a training and networking session for those who wish to become leaders for On the Table. The session focuses on how to drive conversations aiming to better their community. attendees will receive their host tool kit with conversation guides and suggested prompts. For more information on how to…
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University of South Carolina President Pastides to deliver annual ‘State of University’

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides is set to deliver his annual address on the ‘State of the University’ Wednesday morning. According to university officials, President Pastides will discuss his 10 years as President of USC, he will also talk about growth, increasing research funding and improving access for all South Carolinians. The USC marching band, the Mighty…
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Columbia residential care closed after owner charged with death of elderly man

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The owner of a Midlands residential care facility is now facing charges after the death of a patient. Betty Miles,75, turned herself in Tuesday after being charged by Richland County Sheriff’s department with neglect of a vulnerable adult. These charges are in connection to the death of Henry Harmon on June 27, 2018 at Miles Residential on…