CRBR's Morning Report - July 23, 2020

A Pandemic is the Mother of Invention, Part 2: Technologies That Bridge The Gap

With the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine still months away, our communities continue to search for a way to get back to a semblance of normalcy in a safe and responsible manner. HRP’s July 17th webinar introduced several technologies that can lower the risk of virus transmission, and bridge the gap until the arrival of an effective vaccine and/or herd immunity is realized. This webinar detailed how rapid test kits, air filtration, surface protectants, ultraviolet light, and thermal imaging technologies will lead the way in our endeavor to get back to our daily routine. Sponsored Content

Columbia VA Health Care System Comes to State-Run Veterans'...

COLUMBIA, SC – The Coronavirus pandemic has been unrelenting, creating overwhelming challenges for America’s health care systems, nursing homes, and medical facilities. As number of cases continue rise across the state of South Carolina, and in the Southeast, the Columbia VA Health Care System (HCS) has been focused on providing safe high-quality care for its veterans...

The ART of Real Estate Announces Promotion of Courtney Melendez...

The ART of Real Estate is pleased to announce Courtney Melendez has been named the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Melendez has been a part of The ART of Real Estate since 2018 serving in the role of Chief People Person.

United Community Banks, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (United) reported second quarter financial results, with record year-over-year loan and deposit growth. United delivered net income of $25.1 million and pre-tax pre-provision income of $65.6 million and built its allowance for credit losses with a $33.5 million provision for credit losses.

Lexington Medical Center and DHEC to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing...

West Columbia, S.C. – Lexington Medical Center and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are working together to provide free COVID-19 testing at Chapin High School, located at 300 Columbia Avenue in Chapin on Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Steering...

Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Administration’s Disaster Recovery Office (SCDRO) will hold the next Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Steering Committee meeting from 2:30 p.m.– 3:45 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2020.