Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards 95 grants totaling $1.5 Million
May 19, 2022
Over 15 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 95 grants totaling $1.5 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the…
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Director of Communications
May 19, 2022
Email resume to Sue Maner at [email protected] NO PHONE CALLS Reports To: Executive Vice President FLSA Status: Exempt Summary: Oversee internal and external public education, public relations, communications, day-to-day digital…
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Vietnam POWs coming to Upstate to celebrate 49th Year of Freedom – two events open to the public
May 18, 2022
In just a few weeks a group of more than 80 Vietnam POWs, family and special friends will come to Greenville for their 49thFreedom Reunion. The National Organization of Former…
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1st Police, Parks & Pedals Community Bicycle Initiative to Celebrate National Bicycle Safety Month
May 18, 2022
The Columbia Police Department Foundation and the Columbia Parks & Recreation Foundation have partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors to hold the inaugural Police, Parks & Pedals Community Bicycle Initiative and…
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Dunkin’s Iced Coffee Day to benefit local Columbia children’s hospitals on May 25
May 17, 2022
$1 from every Iced Coffee sold at participating Dunkin’® restaurants nationwide will support the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s mission to bring joy to kids battling illness Dunkin’® is giving…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society’s Kamber Parker named Young Professional of the Year
May 17, 2022
The Greenville Area Parkinson Society’s interim Executive Director Kamber Parker has been named Young Professional of the Year by the Greenville Chamber. Parker has been the Greenville Area Parkinson Society’s…
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SCATCC announces 2022 award winners
May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2022 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, Garry Powers, Midlands Technical College Honors an individual who has made…
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Outdoor book sale at Irmo Library May 21
May 16, 2022
The weather is heating up and it is a perfect time to take a good book out on the patio or to the park and sit under a tree! And…
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Development Director
May 16, 2022
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by a dedicated group of artists, arts advocates, and community leaders. Located in…
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Upcountry History Museum presents iconic AP Vietnam War photos
May 13, 2022Iconic images are a powerful part of the collective memory of the Vietnam War, and the Associated Press produced a vivid visual narrative of the human story of the conflict…
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Voices and Votes – Laurens County Museum Exhibit and Women’s Leadership Luncheon
May 13, 2022
The Laurens County Women’s Leadership Luncheon – “Celebrating Our Voices and Our Votes” – will take place Saturday, June 4, 2022, 11:30 AM, in the Magnolia Room at the Laurens…
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Public invited to celebrate renovated Moultrie Playground
May 12, 2022
The Charleston Parks Conservancy, residents and donors will celebrate the renovation of Moultrie Playground near Colonial Lake. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony with Charleston Mayor John…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation hosts Bingo Bash on May 22 at Carolina Bauernhaus in West End Village
May 12, 2022
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs for individuals with disabilities, is hosting Bingo Bash, a free outdoor event at Carolina Bauernhaus in…
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Proud Mary Theatre gets the beat with Head Over Heels musical by The Go-Go’s
May 12, 2022
Proud Mary Theatre Company presents the Upstate premiere of the bold new musical comedy Head Over Heels the Dance Party-Rock Show-Musical Comedy of the Summer for seven performances only June…
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Women Giving for Spartanburg announces 2022 grant awards
May 11, 2022
On Monday May 2, 2022 Women Giving for Spartanburg (WGFS) announced the 2022 grant awards totalling $141,000. The organization, a special project of the Spartanburg County Foundation, kicked-off their 15th…
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B3 Strength and Performance raises funds for Greenville Area Parkinson Society
May 11, 2022
On April 30, B3 Strength and Performance hosted the first “PR for Parkinson’s Competition” with all proceeds benefiting the Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS). Local gyms and B3 Strength and…
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Mount Ariel Chapter DAR garners state, regional awards
May 11, 2022
The Mount Ariel Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has received individual and chapter honors for its work on behalf of the State Society and veterans…
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Home Works welcomes Roy Kramer to team
May 11, 2022
Home Works announces the addition of Roy Kramer to its ministry team headquartered in Columbia. Roy will serve as a Project Manager for home repair efforts around the Midlands region,…
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Brewlab Charleston hosts SEALKIDS for Support a Military Child
May 10, 2022
Brewlab Charleston hosts its 2nd Annual SEALKIDS Fundraiser, for Support a Military Child Month. Brewlab Charleston (Charleston), Sunday, May 15th, 2022, 1-4 pm. Brewlab Charleston is a proud supporter of SEALKIDS,…
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SC Bar’s Young Lawyer Division partners with local organizations across South Carolina to raise money for regional food banks
May 10, 2022
The South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank, Lowcountry Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Golden Harvest Food Bank and Feeding the Carolinas…
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Plan Charleston: Charting the Course for the Next Twenty Years
May 10, 2022
Advocacy Forum on May 19, Free and Open to the Public What does the future of Charleston look like? When you think about the past twenty years, how much has…
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SCRA announces new members and grant funding
May 10, 2022
Fire Gator was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Company. Bird Dog Deals, Humimic Medical, and Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies…
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Leading South Carolina victims’ rights organizations host rally for sexual assault survivor awareness at State House
May 9, 2022
#JusticeForChloe, #JusticeForDallas, #JusticeForHer On Thursday, May 12th, the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN), the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA), community partners, and assault survivors…
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Dancing with the Stars fundraiser for local families living with Alzheimer’s
May 9, 2022
The ARK of South Carolina will host its 12th annual Dancing with The ARK’s Stars fundraising event on May 21, 2022. A Doctor of Physical Therapy, director of public relations, and CEO, are…
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Applications are open for INDIE GRANTS program, offering up to $35K and production assistance to SC filmmakers
May 9, 2022
For the 12th consecutive year, the South Carolina Film Commission and Trident Technical College are accepting short film project submissions for their INDIE GRANTS program. Created to support our home-grown film…
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Join the Plishing Challenge
May 9, 2022
Let’s go fishing and help clean up our waterways! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is launching a new initiative called the SCWF Plishing Challenge to encourage people to go fishing…
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Greer Relief announces first ever Greer Relief Week
May 9, 2022
From May 14th – May 21st, Greer Relief will be hosting the first ever Greer Relief Week. They have partnered with local businesses, restaurants, and organizations to raise funds for…
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American Legion Post 25 Contributes to Fund for District 55 K-9 Article Dogs
May 8, 2022
It’s hard to keep up with the members of American Legion Post 25. Literally. They are always out in the community completing small and not so small projects for those…
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Edisto Habitat for Humanity’s hosts Women Build event May 21
May 6, 2022
Edisto Habitat for Humanity has opened registration for the annual Women Build Fundraiser and Volunteer Day scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 8:30 am. “Women Build isn’t simply about…
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Don Gordon talks about the Building OneSouthCarolina Forum and the inaugural Partners in Progress Award
May 6, 2022
On May 10, the Riley Institute at Furman University is hosting its first annual Building OneSouthCarolina forum and presentation of the inaugural OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award. The award recognizes…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation receives Walmart Gift to support LTC VEX robotics team
May 5, 2022The Walmart Foundation has generously provided a $2,000 grant to the Lexington One Educational Foundation to support the Lexington Technology Center’s VEX Robotics Team in Lexington School District One. This…
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Capture Columbia, COR’s free talent retention program for students, returns
May 5, 2022
Capture Columbia, a talent retention initiative powered by Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) with support from Midlands Business Leadership Group (MBLG), returns this summer for its second year. Capture Columbia is…
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NAMI Charleston advocates for Tardive Dyskinosia Awareness Week
May 5, 2022
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Charleston, seeks to spread awareness and reduce the stigma for National Tardive Dyskinosia (TD) Awareness Week, May 1-7. Kelly Troyer, NAMI Board Member,…
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Midlands Gives breaks record, raises $3.73 million for hundreds of local nonprofits
May 5, 2022
Midlands Gives Day, the annual 18-hour, online giving challenge hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, raised a record-breaking $3,734,986 via 19,534 individual gifts. The ninth annual online day of giving…
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Lowcountry Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers announce 2022 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
May 5, 2022
All households encouraged to leave shelf-stable food donations near their mailboxes on Saturday, May 14 for distribution to our food-insecure neighbors The 30th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp…
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Just Say Something holds Honey Baked Ham Mother’s Day Fundraiser
May 5, 2022
Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Mother’s Day Fundraiser on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022 to “Celebrate Moms and Family” sitting down to eat dinner together.…
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United Way of the Piedmont presents Morgan Award to Contec Inc.’s Jack McBride
May 5, 2022
United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to announce Jack McBride as the recipient of this year’s Morgan Award. The award is given annually to a United Way of the…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society promotes Kamber Parker
May 4, 2022
The Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS) has named Kamber Parker its interim executive director while the nonprofit looks for a permanent hire to fill the position. Parker has been the…
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Lowcountry Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers announce 2022 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
May 4, 2022
All households encouraged to leave shelf-stable food donations near their mailboxes on Saturday, May 14 for distribution to our food-insecure neighbors The 30th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp…
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Midlands Gives breaks record, raises $3.73 million for hundreds of local nonprofits
May 4, 2022
Hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, day of giving supports 540 nonprofits Midlands Gives Day, the annual 18-hour, online giving challenge hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, raised a record-breaking $3,734,986…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation’s ninth annual Midlands Gives Day returns on Tuesday, May 3
May 3, 2022
Invest for impact by supporting 546 local nonprofits on this 18-hour virtual day of giving Central Carolina Community Foundation is rallying the community to support 546 local nonprofits on Midlands…
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Scott Branham of Matrix Construction joins Better Business Bureau Board of Directors
May 3, 2022
Better Business Bureau (BBB®) serving Upstate South Carolina is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Branham, Business Development and Project Manager for Matrix Construction Co., Inc. in Anderson, to…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina–Mountains to Midlands to honor six Gold Award Girl Scouts
May 1, 2022
Through the Gold Award, girls not only provide solutions that last to some of society’s biggest problems—like cleaner oceans, equity in girls’ education, and greater access to science and technology…
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Norfolk Southern to protect sensitive wetlands in South Carolina
May 1, 2022
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today that it will permanently protect 1,105 acres of ecologically significant land in South Carolina’s coastal plain through a conservation easement. The protected land is home…
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Mary Black Foundation awards over $1.5 million to Spartanburg nonprofits
May 1, 2022
On the heels of its 35th Anniversary, The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it has awarded $1,564,700 in grants to seven nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. Molly Talbot-Metz, President…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $366,704 to 12 South Carolina nonprofits to launch community improvement projects
April 29, 2022
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, has awarded Connected Communities grants totaling $366,704 to 12 nonprofit organizations. The organizations will launch projects that improve the quality…
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Ken Corning honored with Limitless Impact Award
April 29, 2022
Ken Corning is this year’s Limitless Impact Award recipient presented by Limitless Purpose, a statewide nonprofit organization working to help all children reach their limitless potential regardless of any disability…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society raises $71,500 at annual event
April 29, 2022
More than 100 members and sponsors of The Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS) celebrated the organization’s raising $71,500 during its Spring fundraising drive this week. The $71,500 broke last year’s…
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Sumner Bender named executive director of The Nickelodeon
April 29, 2022
Sumner Bender, an educator in Lexington-Richland School District 5 and president of the board of Trustus Theatre, will become the new executive director of The Nickelodeon arthouse theater on June…
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Private investment firm donates $150,000 to support the growth of golf programs for kids and teens
April 27, 2022First Tee – Greater Charleston, a local nonprofit committed to empowering kids and teens through the game of golf, announced the organization received a $150,000 donation from Ryan Hanks and…
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