Upstate Pregnancy Center to host diaper drive-thru in downtown Clinton Nov. 10
November 4, 2026
Free diapers, wipes and limited formula available to Laurens County families Laurens County families who could use some help keeping up with diapers and wipes are invited to the Upstate…
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Hope Center to grow under Star Gospel Mission
November 4, 2026
Charleston’s oldest independent faith-based charity will take on the Hope Center’s work and grow it, with more hours, wider reach across the city and no gap in care People in…
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Lowcountry Literacy Project announces Compass Collegiate Academy as its newest partner school
November 4, 2026
Multiyear partnership will align Orton-Gillingham instruction across classrooms, intervention, and special education. Lowcountry Literacy Project (LLP) announced Compass Collegiate Academy as its newest partner school, launching a multiyear partnership to…
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Alvin L. Wilson DAV chapter 1 to host 5K ‘Walk, Run, Roll’ at Mauldin Veterans Park Memorial
November 4, 2026
In an effort to honor local service members and rally Upstate support for injured heroes, the Alvin L. Wilson Chapter 1 of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will host the…
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Gio’s Pastry partners with Italian American Festival of the Upstate for ‘Mangia for a Mission’ fundraiser
November 4, 2026
Downtown Fountain Inn favorite Gio’s Pastry, Caffe and Italian Market is teaming up with the Italian American Festival of the Upstate this weekend to turn sweet treats and Italian specialties…
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Simpsonville Holiday Fair Returns Saturday with Over 85 Local Artisans, Food Drive, and Charitable Mission
November 4, 2026
Downtown Simpsonville will kick off the festive shopping season this weekend as the Simpsonville Holiday Fair 2026 opens its doors at the Simpsonville Activity & Senior Center on Saturday, Nov.…
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Together SC and statewide partners call for nominations honoring nonprofit leadership and volunteer excellence
November 4, 2026
Two statewide award programs will recognize the leaders, volunteers, and community partners strengthening South Carolina. Across South Carolina, nonprofit leaders and volunteers are addressing critical community needs, building partnerships, and…
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United Way of the Piedmont is still showing up after the storm
November 4, 2026
Helping families rebuild, recover and find their way home after Hurricane Helene. When Hurricane Helene moved through Spartanburg in the fall of 2024, it left behind damage that would take…
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Farm-to-Table dinner brings community together to support area youth
November 3, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher Teach Feed Succeed isn’t just a motto—it’s a passion for supporters of Carolina Human Reinvestment of South Carolina (CHRSC), a Pawleys Island-based nonprofit committed to healthy…
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Local non-profit community organization hosts Veterans Day Banquet
November 3, 2026
Community Action Group for Encouragement (C.A.G.E.) will host its Veterans Day Banquet on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Goodwill AME Church (2818 North Highway 17, Mount Pleasant,…
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Artisphere welcomes eight new board members for 2026-27
November 3, 2026
Artisphere, presented by Prisma Health, has announced its newest board members for the 2026-27 term, bringing together leaders from business, health care, real estate, law, marketing and the arts to…
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Construction complete for new adoption center at Charleston Animal Society – Berkeley Campus
November 2, 2026
Berkeley County and Charleston Animal Society celebrated the completed construction of the new adoption center at the Berkeley Campus. The new 5,349 sq. ft. building is connected to the current…
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The Snow Ball: A Holiday Gala 2026
November 2, 2026
Limitless Community Development Presents The Snow Ball: A Holiday Gala 2026 Celebrate a year of community accomplishments with a night out that gives back. Limitless Community Development (LCD) invites the public…
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Lowcountry Food Bank names Tina Postel as next CEO
November 2, 2026
Lowcountry Food Bank announced that its Board of Directors has selected Tina Postel as the organization’s next CEO. Postel will begin on January 25, 2027, and will work closely with current…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $20,000 to local Upstate non-profits
November 2, 2026
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has donated $20,000 to four Upstate non-profit organizations to help them honor…
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Swamp Fox Players present Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”
November 2, 2026
The Swamp Fox Players are celebrating 50 years of entertainment with a stage adaptation of the holiday classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, directed by Ellen Hart McKinstrie. It’s a Wonderful…
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Bridging the Gap Advocacy to host third annual fundraiser luncheon Nov. 14
November 2, 2026
Bridging the Gap Advocacy will hold its third annual Fundraiser Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Ballroom (A Taste of Home), 241 S. Harper St.…
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The Village Group brings community and culture to life at eighth annual Tour de Plantersville
November 1, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher The Village Group hit it out of the park Saturday with its eighth annual Andy Quattlebaum Tour de Plantersville and the accompanying Abie & Dorothea Ladson…
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Penn Center’s Heritage Days Celebration to feature three days of Gullah/Geechee culture, history and traditions
October 31, 2026
Penn Center’s annual Heritage Days Celebration will be held on Nov 14- 16 for three days of cultural programming, performances, food and family activities celebrating the history and traditions of…
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Charleston construction, design and build industry champions heart health through Hard Hats with Heart
October 31, 2026
Record-breaking campaign raised more than $320,000 for heart health The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone, everywhere, proudly celebrates the record-breaking success of…
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Women in Philanthropy offers grants up to $50,000 for Beaufort County nonprofits
October 31, 2026
Women in Philanthropy, a fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, is accepting applications for its 2027 grant program, offering awards ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations…
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Mistletoe Market Showcases Local Artists, Makers and Small Businesses
October 31, 2026
Downtown Beaufort will get a festive start to the holiday season Nov. 19-22 as the Freedman Arts District hosts Mistletoe Market 2026, a four-day celebration featuring local artists, holiday shopping,…
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Exchange Club of Charleston hosts Senior Day at the Coastal Carolina Fair on Nov. 4
October 30, 2026
The Exchange Club of Charleston will host its National Day of Service, designated as “Senior Day,” on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at the Coastal Carolina Fair located at Exchange Park,…
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Recycled Art Contest offers more than $2,500 in prizes
October 29, 2026
Port Royal Sound Foundation invites artists, schools, families, businesses and community groups to turn discarded materials into artwork for its annual Recycled Art Contest, promoting awareness of waste reduction and…
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Kiwanis Club salutes veterans on Veterans Day with American flags and scholarships
October 29, 2026
The Kiwanis Club of Pawleys Island will display hundreds of flags honoring veterans and first responders from November 7 through December 12 on the front lawn of the former International…
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Kids On Point announces first permanent campus in North Charleston
October 29, 2026Kids On Point announces plans to build its first permanent home, an independent youth development facility at 3725 Rivers Avenue in North Charleston. The project was made possible by Jessica…
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Hollingsworth Funds adds Henry as Senior Community Investments Officer
October 28, 2026
Hollingsworth Funds has named Nalisha Henry as Senior Community Investments Officer, bringing an experienced nonprofit executive and community investment leader to its team. Henry brings extensive experience in community investment…
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivers more than 34,000 pounds of food to Lowcountry Food Bank
October 28, 2026
As part of a nationwide effort to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Charleston delivered more than 34,000 pounds of food on Thursday,…
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Run for a Reason: Registration open for 14th Annual Bridge 2 Bridge Run
October 28, 2026
Organizers of the Bridge 2 Bridge Run have announced that registration is currently open for the upcoming annual road race, with discounted rates available through Oct. 31. The event, which…
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Second Helpings announces inaugural Hecht Legacy Award
October 28, 2026
Celebrates 60 Million Pounds of Food Rescued and Distributed Second Helpings celebrated a milestone on October 21: more than 60 million pounds of food rescued and distributed in Beaufort, Jasper,…
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Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust to host annual Woods & Waters at Historic Blessing Park
October 28, 2026
Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust will host its annual Woods & Waters event on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1–4 p.m. at historic Blessing Park in Huger, SC, bringing together conservation supporters…
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Laurens County First Steps earns second national Blue Ribbon honor for Parents as Teachers program
October 28, 2026
Laurens County First Steps has again earned Blue Ribbon Affiliate designation from the Parents as Teachers National Center, a national recognition of the organization’s high-quality, evidence-based home visiting services for…
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Second Helpings
October 28, 2026
Second Helpings is a nonprofit food rescue organization serving Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties. Our mission is to eliminate hunger and food insecurity by rescuing nutritious food that would otherwise…
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Garden City Beach Community Association hosts annual Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
October 27, 2026
The Garden City Beach Community Association, in partnership with SCUTE (South Carolina Turtles-Everlasting), invites local families, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the season at the Fall Festival & Trunk or…
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Second Helpings reaches 60 million pounds rescued and distributed to neighbors in need
October 27, 2026Community milestone shows the power of food rescue as more than 37,000 neighbors continue to experience food insecurity Sixty million pounds of food is enough to fill a Second Helpings…
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Empower Charleston raises more than $370K at showcase for six nonprofits
October 26, 2026
Sold-out event celebrates local nonprofits as community giving continues for one more week by texting IMPACT to 707070 Six Lowcountry nonprofits took center stage Thursday evening at Empower Charleston’s sold-out…
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Communities In Schools SC announces site coordinator of the year
October 26, 2026
Beverly Jackson, known as “Mama J,” has spent nearly 28 years helping students succeed For nearly three decades, Beverly Jackson has been a constant presence at Birchwood High School in…
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SOS Care announces “The Great Diamond Caper” charity event & fundraiser
October 26, 2026
SOS Care is inviting community members, investigators, and supporters to step into the scene of the crime for a night of mystery, fine wine, and interactive entertainment. The Great Diamond…
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Foster Care Family Specialist
October 26, 2026
Position Summary The Foster Care (FC) Family Specialist will provide family support and case management services to foster families and the foster children placed in their homes, and ensure all…
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Brookgreen Gardens renews prestigious Level II ArbNet accreditation
October 26, 2026
International accreditation recognizes Brookgreen’s continued commitment to plant collections and public education Brookgreen Gardens has renewed its Level II accreditation through the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum.…
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Blue Star Mothers of the Upstate calls on community for holiday care package drive via Amazon Wish List
October 26, 2026
With the holiday season approaching, local military mothers are turning to the Upstate community to help send comfort, encouragement, and essential provisions to active-duty service members deployed overseas. The Blue…
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Local camper receives the Walter E. Hayden Star Camper Award from Salvation Army leaders in the Midlands
October 26, 2026
Salvation Army of the Midlands (Columbia, SC) summer camper, Trinity Newbold-Molden received the Walter E. Hayden Star Camper Award on Tuesday, September 15 during the September Advisory Board Meeting. This…
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The Blackbaud Giving Fund disburses over $536 million in 2025
October 26, 2026
With Company Matches Accounting for More Than Half Company matches amplified employee generosity as funding reached over 124,000 nonprofits worldwide The Blackbaud Giving FundⓇ, a nonprofit that brings supporters and…
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Laurens County Safe Home hiring case manager and DSS liaison
October 26, 2026
The Laurens County Safe Home is seeking a case manager who will also serve as the agency’s liaison to the South Carolina Department of Social Services. The position supports survivors…
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Open-heart surgery survivor and local broker manager to lead 2026 Sumter Clarendon Heart Walk and citywide push for CPR readiness
October 25, 2026Tobias joins the American Heart Association in engaging companies in Sumter to create a community of lifesavers According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer…
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Georgetown community invited to honor local heroes at annual Veterans Day Parade
October 25, 2026
Georgetown is gearing up to honor its military veterans with the annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, at 2:00 pm. Community members, businesses, and local organizations are warmly…
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Stall honored with Order of the Palmetto
October 25, 2026Community leader Russell Stall was honored with the Order of the Palmetto Wednesday night. The Order of the Palmetto is awarded to South Carolinians who demonstrate extraordinary lifetime achievement, service,…
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Honoring Our Heroes: Kiwanis Clubs host 6th Annual Field of Honor® in Georgetown
October 22, 2026
The Kiwanis Clubs of Georgetown and Pawleys Island invite the community to gather and reflect at the sixth annual Field of Honor® flag display. Running from November 7 through December…
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United Way to host return of Gratefull Greenville community meal Nov. 23
October 22, 2026Pull up a chair and grab a plate, Gratefull Greenville will return to Main Street on Monday, Nov. 23. Hosted by United Way of Greenville County, Gratefull Greenville is a…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $50,000 grant from Norfolk Southern
October 22, 2026
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) is proud to announce it has received a $50,000 grant from Norfolk Southern through its Thriving Communities Grant Program. The funding will support food distributions throughout the…
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