Cohn Construction completes the expansion & renovation of First Baptist Church of Irmo
June 24, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the expansion & renovation of First Baptist Church of Irmo, delivering a revitalized sanctuary & narthex addition designed to better serve the congregation and support future…
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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral announces the calling of its seventh dean
June 19, 2026
With joy and gratitude, the vestry of Trinity Cathedral announces that The Rev. Cameron Nations has accepted the call to be the seventh dean of the cathedral. The announcement follows…
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The power of faith and forgiveness: Remembering 11 years of Mother Emanuel
June 17, 2026
By Senator Tim Scott I will never forget the text I sent my dear friend, Clementa Pinckney. I waited for a response but never got an answer. Clementa and eight…
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Trinity Cathedral announces $1 million Jubilee grant fund
June 1, 2026
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral plans to award $1 million in grant funds over the next 10 years to non-profit organizations doing new or expanded work in the areas of homelessness, justice,…
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Historic Columbia announces 2026 Preservation Award winners
May 19, 2026
Awards honor individuals and projects for design and preservation accomplishments Historic Columbia announced the recipients of its 2026 Preservation Awards, an annual program held in conjunction with Preservation Month that honors outstanding…
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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral awards $207,000 in annual Faith in Action grants
March 3, 2026
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral has awarded grant funding to 13 local and global non-profit partners who are doing sustainable work to create a better future for our community and world. The…
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Final Call for Prince George’s Annual Tour: Secure your passage through history before March 13
March 2, 2026
Time is running out to claim your spot for one of the South Carolina’s most storied traditions. The Prince George Winyah Church Women are preparing for the 79th Annual Tour…
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Ezekiel Ministries Pickleball for a Purpose Tournament – March 24
February 23, 2026
Ezekiel Ministries to Host “Pickleball for a Purpose” Tournament to Benefit Local Youth Mentoring Programs Ezekiel Ministries announced its upcoming First Annual Pickleball for a Purpose Tournament, a community-wide fundraiser…
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Ezekiel Ministries announces staff openings to strengthen group mentoring programs
December 8, 2025
As part of a renewed push to build healthy mentoring relationships and meet growing demand, Ezekiel Ministries is now hiring for several part-time positions across its after-school group mentoring programs.…
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Ezekiel Ministries recognized as a “2025 Angel” Charity by South Carolina Secretary of State
December 4, 2025
Ezekiel Ministries has been named a 2025 Angel Charity by South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond, earning one of the state’s top distinctions, now in its 26th year. The…
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SC Chamber releases 2025 results for business report
June 19, 2025
Advocacy Resulted in $807 Million Impact for South Carolina’s Business Community The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) released its annual Results for Business report recapping its advocacy efforts during the…
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Ezekiel Ministries announces departure of founding Executive Director Josh Whitlock
May 20, 2025
The Ezekiel Ministries Board of Directors announces the upcoming departure of founding Executive Director Josh Whitlock, who will step down from his role on June 9. Whitlock has faithfully led…
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Sistercare’s Camp True North Teen Day Camp
April 21, 2025
Teaching Teens About Healthy Relationships Sistercare and The Junior League of Columbia are partnering to host Camp True North, a FREE, one-day educational camp for teens. Located at the beautiful…
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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral awards $210,000 in annual Faith in Action grants
March 20, 2025
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral has awarded grant funding to 12 local and global non-profit partners who are doing sustainable work to create a better future for our community and world. The…
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All Saints Episcopal Church Welcomes Rev. Rilla Holmes as New Rector
September 24, 2024
All Saints Episcopal Church in Clinton has officially called the Rev. Rilla Holmes to serve as its next Rector. Mother Rilla, as she is known, expressed her excitement about joining…
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Ecumenical Church
May 9, 2024
ECUMENICAL CHURCH MISSION “The Mission of the Ecumenical Church is to bring people to Jesus and Membership in His family, develop them to Christlike Maturity, and equip them for their…
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Sistercare Partners with SCVAN and others for “Leap of Love” event
February 12, 2024
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Hosted by the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN), Sistercare, and other community partners, “Leap of Love” is an event for parents and…
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The Triumphant Quartet to Grace Davidson Street Baptist Church in Community Concert
February 6, 2024
Get ready for a night of soul-stirring music as The Triumphant Quartet comes to Davidson Street Baptist Church on Thursday, March 7th, at 6:00 pm. This Community Concert is made…
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Breakfast Event to Honor First Responders on National First Responder Day
October 3, 2023
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, Davidson Baptist Church is gearing up to express their gratitude and appreciation for the heroes who serve tirelessly every day. To commemorate National First Responder…
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Four Governance Questions for Endowment Management
September 27, 2023
By Anne Marie Ashworth To create an environment for good governance, endowments should assess whether they have the appropriate models for optimal long-term portfolio management, oversight and management, fiduciary responsibility,…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2023 Blue Star Museum
May 19, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and…
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Garvin Design Group breaks ground on Hope Lutheran Church expansion project
January 24, 2023
Columbia architecture and interior design firm Garvin Design Group joined Hope Lutheran Church to break ground on an expansion and renovation project on Sunday, January 22. In a special groundbreaking…
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Church and Project H.O.P.E. provide Thanksgiving dinners for Midlands seniors
November 17, 2021Retired Richland County deputy sheriffs and others making deliveries By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Saint David’s Episcopal Church in northeast Columbia provided 65 Thanksgiving dinners for seniors across Columbia and…
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A painting as part of a journey
March 8, 2021
A review of artist Dawn Buskard Faber’s “Love Lifted Me” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Art is a journey. Sounds vague, even cliché. But it’s true. And like music and…
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The Stoplight Project aims to help people express social distance comfort levels
October 11, 2020
NDB Association & Event Management recently announced the creation of The Stoplight Project, a campaign to bring awareness to the varying degrees of social distancing comfort levels in local communities.…
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Washington Street UMC
October 5, 2020
The congregation of Washington Street UMC praises and serves God from the heart of the city in ways that reach our neighbors near and far. We welcome and affirm all…
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