Friendship Place appeals to community to help stock hygiene bags
August 28, 2026
Friendship Place, Inc.(opens in new tab) is calling on community members to help support neighbors and local families facing financial hardship as the demand for monthly hygiene essential bags continues…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation names 2026–27 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellows
August 27, 2026
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation announced Afnan Hakami and Kimberly Jones as the 2026-27 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellows. Each fellow will complete a semester-long project supporting the work of…
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Harvest Hope names Sy Hughes as CEO
August 27, 2026
The Harvest Hope Food Bank Board of Directors announced today that Sy Hughes has been named Chief Executive Officer, following his service as Interim CEO since January 2026. Hughes joined…
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Spartanburg Science Center welcomes new Executive Director
August 27, 2026
The Spartanburg Science Center (SSC) announced Amanda Richardson as its new Executive Director, effective July 20, 2026. Richardson steps into the role as SSC gears up for one of its…
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Saint Frances Animal Center partners with On The Half Shell for community adoption event
August 26, 2026
Saint Frances Animal Center is teaming up with On The Half Shell restaurant for a special adoption and fundraising event on Sunday, September 6, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Community…
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Osprey Village breaks ground on new era in independent living for Individuals with intellectual disabilities
August 26, 2026
Community leaders and public officials from Beaufort and Jasper counties joined families and residents on Aug 13 for a groundbreaking ceremony for Osprey Village, a new 25-acre residential community located…
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Greenville Symphony expands marketing team with two new hires
August 26, 2026
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra has expanded its marketing team, welcoming Caitlin Lingle as Director of Marketing & Audience Engagement and Danielle Parks as Marketing & Digital Content Associate. Together, Lingle…
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USC Fragile X Collaborative earns national research award for advancing brain health
August 26, 2026
The University of South Carolina’s Fragile X Collaborative received the 2026 National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) Research Award in recognition of its groundbreaking multidisciplinary research and leadership in advancing the…
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Low Country Herb Society announces September meeting featuring “The Bee Preacher” Tom Francis
August 25, 2026
The Low Country Herb Society will open its 2026–2027 season with a September meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9:15 a.m. at the Waccamaw Library. The program will feature guest…
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Murrells Inlet 2020 announces annual Fall Haul Community Clean Up on September 19
August 25, 2026
Murrells Inlet 2020 will host its annual Fall Haul Community Clean Up on Saturday, September 19, in conjunction with World Cleanup Day. This cleanup event will begin at 9 am…
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South Carolina leaders to address state’s mental health challenges at NAMI South Carolina State Mental Health Conference
August 25, 2026
As South Carolina continues to face significant challenges in access to mental health care, state legislators, community leaders and national mental health advocates will gather in Columbia next week to…
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Stockings for US veteran seniors
August 25, 2026
This December, The Salvation Army of the Midlands is hand-packing a Christmas stocking care package for every resident of the South Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home in Richland County. These…
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LRADAC and Taylor Watford Foundation invite community to honor lives lost during “Release Stigma, Spread Hope” in honor of National Overdose Awareness Day
August 25, 2026
On Sunday, August 30, LRADAC and the Taylor Watford Foundation invite the community to come together for Release Stigma, Spread Hope, a special National Overdose Awareness Day event dedicated to…
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The Village Group receives a $45,000 grant from Power:Ed
August 24, 2026
Plantersville Summer Academy to use grant to curb summer learning loss, boost social-emotional support for rural youth The Village Group, a nonprofit located in rural Georgetown County, working to equip youth with the…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC hosts 5th Annual Community Health Fair featuring NASCAR driver Joey Gase
August 24, 2026
Free community event held in recognition of National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) hosted its 5th Annual Community Health Fair recently, bringing together residents to…
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NAMI Charleston Area Invites Community to Walk for Mental Health on October 3 at Palmetto Islands County Park
August 24, 2026
NAMI Charleston Area announces the return of its premier annual fundraising event, NAMIWalks 2026, taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount Pleasant. The community-wide…
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Mission Lexington selects Fitts & Goodwin to build new campus
August 24, 2026
Mission Lexington announced the selection of Fitts & Goodwin, Inc. as general contractor and McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture as architect for its highly anticipated new campus on North Lake Drive…
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27 nonprofit leaders named to 2026 Carolina Leadership Seminars class
August 24, 2026
Together SC program equips emerging executive directors with practical leadership skills, trusted peer support, and a statewide network to strengthen their organizations and communities. Together SC announced the 27 nonprofit…
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Osprey Village Breaks Ground on New Era in Independent Living for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
August 23, 2026
Community leaders and public officials from Beaufort and Jasper counties joined families and residents on Aug 13 for a groundbreaking ceremony for Osprey Village, a new 25-acre residential community located…
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Saluda Shoals Riverwalk opens, advancing vision for connected Midlands trail system
August 23, 2026A long-planned vision to create a continuous recreational trail along the Lower Saluda River took a major step forward this week with the opening of the first phase of the…
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JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival brings multi-band lineup, community spirit to Pawleys Island
August 23, 2026
JB’s Celebration Park is set to host the JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The full-day event features performances from indie rock group Channel Bluff, local favorites…
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Pawleys Island Music Festival of Music & Art announces CeCe Teneal’s
August 23, 2026
Tickets are officially on sale for the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art’s highly anticipated concert event, CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul, taking place Saturday, October 17, 2026, at…
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Global health event highlights South Carolina’s growing role in life sciences
August 23, 2026U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson recognized by the Shot@Life campaign for his longtime leadership in supporting global polio eradication and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance South Carolina’s growing role in global health…
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Support youth sailing and win a classic 1979 Chris-Craft Tournament Fisherman
August 21, 2026
The South Carolina Maritime Museum is giving boating enthusiasts and maritime supporters an exciting opportunity to own a piece of coastal history while directly investing in the next generation of…
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St. James Health & Wellness and SC Cancer Alliance to host Prostate Cancer Awareness event in Andrews
August 21, 2026
In recognition of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, St. James Health and Wellness and the South Carolina Cancer Alliance are partnering to host an educational community luncheon focused on…
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Congaree Land Trust welcomes two new members to board of directors
August 20, 2026Congaree Land Trust (CLT) welcomed two new members to its board of directors: Margaret Ellen Pender and Warren Duncan. Both join the board with a shared love of the outdoors…
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Rotary Club of Greenville launches Kringle Holiday Countdown raffle calendar
August 20, 2026
Sponsors and prize donors have until Aug. 31 to sign on for the club’s newest fundraiser The Rotary Club of Greenville is launching KRINGLE Holiday Countdown, a 12-day raffle calendar…
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Barnabas Horse Foundation earns Candid’s highest honor for nonprofit transparency
August 19, 2026
The Barnabas Horse Foundation is proud to announce that it has officially earned the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency—the highest level of recognition awarded by Candid (formerly GuideStar). What the…
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Greenville Symphony announces 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series
August 19, 2026
The Greenville Symphony will bring its principal musicians into four intimate venues across Greenville for its 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series. Tickets for the series are now on sale at greenvillesymphony.org.…
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“Disability Made for Business”– SC’s only conference focused on disability employment and workforce development coming this October
August 18, 2026
2026 Employer Summit approved for nationally transferable HRCI and SHRM credits Able South Carolina and Hire Me SC are set to host the 11th annual Employer Summit, scheduled during National…
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ReGenesis Health Care celebrates grand opening of new Business, Administration & Training Center
August 18, 2026
ReGenesis Health Care celebrated the grand opening of its new Business, Administration & Training Center on August 7 with local leaders, patients, staff, board members, and community partners. The celebration…
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GLA expands entrepreneurship program following successful pilot
August 18, 2026
Registration now open for 20 participants to earn a nationally recognized entrepreneurship credential Following a successful spring pilot, Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) is opening registration for 20 participants in the next cohort…
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Community Engagement and Marketing Coordinator
August 18, 2026
Sistercare is hiring a Community Engagement and Marketing Coordinator. This position leads Sistercare’s volunteer engagement, community outreach, and communications. This includes recruiting, training, assigning, and supervising volunteers; coordinating presentations, outreach…
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Columbia Museum of Art September 2026 Calendar
August 16, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Body Matters On view August 22, 2026, through January 3, 2027 The human body is essential to craft. This genre of art is rooted in physical labor, tactile knowledge,…
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Squirrel scavenger hunt invites young visitors to explore Laurens County Museum
August 15, 2026
The Laurens County Museum is giving young visitors a new reason to look closely at its exhibits. Eight squirrels are hidden throughout the museum, and children are invited to track…
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Friends of the Waccamaw Library to host ‘Party Like It’s 1776’ fundraiser in Pawleys Island
August 14, 2026
Friends of the Waccamaw Library will host “Party Like It’s 1776,” a community fundraiser benefiting the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library, on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6…
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Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation appoints three new board members ahead of Emanuel Nine Memorial opening
August 13, 2026Chris Singleton, Joe Campbell and Kevin Sack join the Foundation as it prepares to open the Memorial this fall The Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation has appointed Chris Singleton, Joe…
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Together SC Nonprofit Network
August 13, 2026
Together SC serves the thousands of South Carolinians dedicated to community service, leadership, and caring through nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. Together SC is comprised of 1000+ member organizations that consist…
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Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired SC receives $20,000 grant from Roper Saint Francis Physicians Endowment
August 13, 2026
Funding supports vision rehabilitation services for adults with vision loss in the Tri-County The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) has been awarded a $20,000 grant…
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Holmestead Angels
August 12, 2026
Holmestead Angels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Angel and Brian Holmes to support Caribbean island communities through disaster relief, community development, cultural preservation, workforce development, scholarships, women-owned business…
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United Way of Greenville County releases affordability data
August 12, 2026
New data reveals over 81,000 Greenville County households struggle to afford the basics Newly released data from United For ALICE, a nationwide research initiative led by United Way, shows that 35% of Greenville County households,…
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Greenville Literacy Association awarded $100,000 Power:Ed Grant to scale college & career pathways for adult learners
August 12, 2026Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from SC Student Loan Corporation through its philanthropy, Power:Ed, to expand GLA’s College & Career Pathway framework and strengthen workforce and postsecondary education opportunities…
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South Carolina nonprofits rank as state’s 5th-largest employment sector, new report finds
August 12, 2026
2026 South Carolina State of the Nonprofit Sector Report finds nonprofits employ nearly 195,000 South Carolinians, account for 8.1% of statewide employment and generate more than $34 billion in annual…
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Georgetown Business Association recognizes Linda Bradley as its Volunteer of the Year for 2026
August 12, 2026
The Georgetown Business Association has created a new annual award to honor members who go above and beyond for the organization, naming Linda Bradley its 2026 Volunteer of the Year.…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation fall grant cycle now open
August 12, 2026
Grants support human needs, environmental stewardship, education and community vitality Nonprofit organizations within Dominion Energy’s service areas are invited to apply for grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. Grants…
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Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina launches $100 million housing initiative serving Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties
August 12, 2026
In response to one of the most urgent challenges facing Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina (CCF) launched the Tri-County Housing Futures Fund (THFF), a…
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Laurens County Cancer Association to host “Living with Cancer” meeting Thursday
August 11, 2026
The Laurens County Cancer Association will hold its August “Living with Cancer” meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 5 p.m. at 1337 Medical Ridge Road in Clinton. The gathering is…
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CMA exhibition celebrates deep connection between craft and body
August 11, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art presents featured exhibition Body Matters, on view August 22, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Organized by the CMA, this exclusive exhibition explores the reciprocal relationship…
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Friends of the Waccamaw Library announces call for book donations to support community programs
August 11, 2026
The Friends of the Waccamaw Library (FOWL) is asking community members and book lovers to clear off their bookshelves for a good cause. FOWL is currently accepting donations of gently-used…
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Mission Lexington celebrates 45 years of the Mission Store
August 11, 2026
Mission Lexington is celebrating a milestone 45 years in the making. On Monday, August 17, the nonprofit will commemorate the 45th Anniversary of the Mission Store, a ministry that has…
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