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Amazon donates $20K, Kindles to military support groups in SC

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, November 13th, 2012, 9:22am

Amazon donates $20K, Kindles to military support groups in SC

Amazon Fulfillment in Columbia announced a donation of more than $20,000 in grants and Kindle devices to military support organization across the Midlands of South Carolina on Monday.

This is a part of Amazon’s continuing national commitment to members of the United States military and their families.

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Amazon hiring for holiday season, 50,000 positions added

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012, 2:20pm

Amazon hiring for holiday season, 50,000 positions added

Amazon announced today that the company will be adding more than 50,000 seasonal positions for its 40 fulfillment centers in the U.S. including thousands of positions in South Carolina.

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Macy's to hire 80,000 seasonal workers

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Monday, October 1st, 2012, 4:44pm

Macy’s, Inc. announced that it plans to hire approximately 80,000 seasonal workers for its Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores, call centers, distribution centers and online fulfillment centers nationwide for the 2012 holiday season.

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S.C. Bar Offers Free Legal Clinics In Sumter

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012, 12:12pm

S.C. Bar Offers Free Legal Clinics In Sumter

The S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor three free legal clinics in Sumter in October. The schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, Oct. 10 – Wills, estates and probate, featuring attorney Richard C. Jones. The clinic will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church located at 410 Brand St.

Thursday, Oct. 18 – Wills, estates and probate, featuring attorney William A.W. Buxton. The clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at the Shepherd Center of Sumter located at 24 Council St.

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Cardholders to receive free admission Labor Day weekend

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Monday, August 27th, 2012, 10:00am

Cardholders to receive free admission Labor Day weekend

Bank of America is helping its cardholders celebrate Labor Day weekend with Museums on Us, giving bank cardholders free admission to some of the most exciting cultural venues nationwide.

Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2 Bank of America will offer cardholders free access to more than 150 cultural institutions in 91 cities across the United States.

In Columbia, residents and visitors can enjoy free admission to EdVenture Children’s museum.

Photo ID and a valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card must be pre

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Food producers register now for August 30 workshop!

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Thursday, August 9th, 2012, 8:21am

Food producers register now for August 30 workshop!

Food producers interested in learning how to sell products directly to restaurant chefs and retail managers are invited to attend a South Carolina Market Ready training workshop on Thursday August 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clemson Extension Johnny M. Shelley Agriculture Facility, 1949 Industrial Park Rd.

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Students Asked to Track Food and Activity Choices for Prizes

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, August 7th, 2012, 9:20am

Students Asked to Track Food and Activity Choices for Prizes

Almost one-third of children in the United States are overweight or obese. Making physical activity and better eating a part of daily life is the aim of a back-to-school contest sponsored by local SUBWAY® restaurants. Public, private or home schooled students ages 5 to 14 can participate with parent permission. Kids can pick up a Fresh Start Challenge entry form at participating SUBWAY® restaurants to begin tracking their good food and activity choices. The Fresh Start Challenge ends Sept. 30.

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