State Library Now Offers Free Notary Service
September 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce free notary service. Library Notaries witness a customer signing a document or signing a sworn statement on a…
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John Tripoli Receives National Recognition with the Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award
September 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – John Tripoli received national recognition for his outstanding service and volunteerism at the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). Tripoli was awarded the national Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award…
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Ebola-stricken Community in Liberia Receives Safe Water through Charleston based Non-Profit, Water Missions International
September 23, 2014Water Missions International Provides Safe Water to Dolo Town Community in Liberia CHARLESTON, SC – As the international response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa continues to ramp up, Water Missions International (WMI),…
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“Parenting Teen Partnership” Launches in Richland County
September 23, 2014
Luncheon Showcased Community Support for Young Parents COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands, along with statewide and community partners, today celebrated the launch of “Parenting Teen Partnership” a…
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S.C. Football Hall of Fame hires vice president of development
September 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame has added Mark Vaughan as its vice president of development. Vaughan is a 1986 graduate of Clemson University with a…
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Lewis Caswell and Bruce Williams recognized by National YMCA for Significant Contributions to the YMCA of Columbia
September 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – September 22, 2014] – Lewis Caswell and Bruce Williams were recognized by the YMCA of the USA and added to the National Honor Roll for their significant contributions…
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Sharon Smathers, Executive Director, Greenville County Human Relations
September 22, 2014
UpstateBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: The South Carolina General Assembly created the the…
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Johnson going “Over the Edge” for Zoo
September 22, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo will be taking part in the Upstate’s inaugural Over The Edge for a Brighter Tomorrow fundraiser by sending community leader Tammy…
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Chase After a Cure donates $130,000 to MUSC for childhood cancer research
September 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Local nonprofit Chase After a Cure presented a donation of $130,000 to the Medical University of South Carolina for pediatric cancer research. Since its founding in 2009,…
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Trio Solutions Selects Nonprofits to Receive Pro-Bono Marketing Services for CreateAthon(R) 2014
September 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Five Lowcountry nonprofit organizations have been chosen to be the beneficiaries of free marketing and advertising services provided by Trio Solutions (TRIO) in its eighth annual CreateAthon® event. The collaborative, 24-hour…
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United Way of the Midlands Hires New Assistant Vice President of Resource Development
September 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands welcomed Chris Burnette as the new Assistant Vice President for Resource Development. As the Assistant VP for Resource Development, Burnette will work…
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“Parenting Teen Partnership” Program to Kickoff at Tuesday Luncheon
September 19, 2014
Program to Provide Support to Pregnant and Parenting Teens in Richland County COLUMBIA, SC – In partnership with statewide and community partners, United Way of the Midlands on Tuesday will launch “Parenting…
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The Salvation Army welcomes new Advisory Board Chairman, David Wells
September 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Salvation Army announced that David W. Wells, vice president of Creative Financial Strategies has accepted the chairmanship of The Salvation Army Advisory Board effective September 16,…
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The Salvation Army welcomes new Advisory Board Chairman, David Wells
September 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Salvation Army announced that David W. Wells, vice president of Creative Financial Strategies has accepted the chairmanship of The Salvation Army Advisory Board effective September 16,…
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Leadership Lexington County Accepting Applications for 2015 Class
September 17, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County is now accepting applications from local business professionals and community leaders who are interested in joining the 2015 class. Lexington County is a non-profit educational…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful Receives $20,000 Grant from Lowe’s
September 17, 2014Lowe’s Community Partners grant supports Irmo, South Carolina-based community improvement project COLUMBIA, SC – Keep the Midlands Beautiful today announced that Lowe’s has awarded a $20,000 grant to support Keep…
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One Columbia Issuing a Passport for Arts and Culture
September 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Based on the principle that passports provide access to new experiences, One Columbia for Arts and History announces the launch of cultural passports for Columbians to utilize…
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Be a Part of the Midlands Movement: Nonprofit Registration Now Open for Midlands Gives, Presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation
September 17, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Nonprofit organizations can now register for the second annual Midlands Gives, a 24-hour local online giving challenge to be held on May 5, 2015, hosted by Central Carolina…
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Appalachian Regional Commission Awards $60,000 Grant For Gossett Street Mill Site Remediation
September 16, 2014
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Anderson County Council woman Gracie Floyd announced the receipt of a $60,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant. This grant funding will be matched with local dollars ($60,000 is…
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Citizens group launches roads referendum song
September 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Citizens for a Better Greenville have created a campaign song that members plan to share to grow awareness of the November roads referendum. The 60-second is a…
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Greenville Nonprofits Talk Community Collaboration at Shine the Light
September 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, Community Foundation of Greenville and United Way of Greenville County, hosted Expanding Leadership Beyond Your Walls, the…
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AgFirst Farm Credit Bank supports The Salvation Army’s afternoon reading program.
September 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – AgFirst Farm Credit Bank held, “Jeans Days” from August 8 through August 29. Each Friday during that time, bank employees could wear jeans if they contributed to…
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Red Cross Launches Statewide Disaster Preparedness Campaign
September 15, 2014South Carolina is the most disaster-prone state in the mid-Atlantic On September 21, the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo’s devastation inflicted on South Carolina, the American Red Cross will…
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Help Harvest Hope Win $60,000 Through New On-line Walmart Voting Campaign
September 15, 2014Fight Hunger. Spark Change is the perfect way for everyone in South Carolina to get involved and support our own community. By VOTING for Harvest Hope online at www.walmart.com/fighthunger everyday, Harvest Hope…
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Cultural Council Announces 2014-2015 Programs
September 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC, September 15, 2014 – The Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties has announced its programs for 2014-2015, which includes a change of emphasis on its grant…
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United Way of the Midlands Tackles the Tough Issues
September 12, 2014Kicking Off 2014-2015 Fundraising Campaign COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands will officially kick off the 2014-2015 fundraising campaign with a celebration of accomplishments in tackling…
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Junior Achievement Recognizes Their Best of 2014
September 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC- Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina recognized three individuals who have made a difference. Gloria Thomas, Robin Rawl and Joel Skipper were honored at the JACSC board meeting…
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Riggs Partners Selects Eight Nonprofits for 17th Annual CreateAthon
September 10, 201424-Hour Pro Bono Marathon Scheduled for October 23-24 COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Midlands-area nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of free marketing and creative services provided by Riggs Partners…
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Winner of Richland County Charity Race will Run Away with a Personal Airplane Ride
September 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The first person to cross the finish line in the 10K of Richland County’s anniversary charity road race will take off with a prize befitting the location…
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The Hearth Center for Eating Disorders Names New Leadership
September 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Hearth Center for Eating Disorders at the Carolina Children’s Home, announces that it has named Stephen M. Creech, chair of the board and John R. Kessler, Jr.…
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March of Dimes Announces Carlos Ruiz Rabago of Kraft Foods as Chairperson for March for Babies 2015
September 10, 2014NEWBERRY, SC – The March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter has announced that Carlos Ruiz Rabago, Plant Manager of the local Kraft Foods facility, will serve as the chair for…
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Columbia Green Seeks Proposals for Grants
September 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Green is seeking proposals from non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations and groups, and garden clubs that would like to receive grant money for projects that involve the…
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Riggs Partners Selects Eight Nonprofits for 17th Annual CreateAthon
September 10, 2014
24-Hour Pro Bono Marathon Scheduled for October 23-24 COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Midlands-area nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of free marketing and creative services provided by Riggs Partners…
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Bobbitt to Donate Construction Services for Homeless Families
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build is combining forces with The Boudreaux Group to build a new community building for Family Shelter, the Midland’s only emergency shelter for homeless parents…
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Columbia Chamber Welcomes New Director of Marketing and Communications
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC -The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of Anna Burns as Director of Marketing and Communications. Burns will be responsible for all strategic marketing, public and…
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Central S.C. Habitat for Humanity Announces New Board of Directors for 2014-15 fiscal year
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central S.C. Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the following slate of officers elected to serve for the 2014-15 fiscal year: Jennifer Stone Ashburn, Board Chair…
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Bobbitt to Donate Construction Services for Homeless Families
September 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build is combining forces with The Boudreaux Group to build a new community building for Family Shelter, the Midland’s only emergency shelter for homeless parents…
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CCCF impacts community with over $150,000 in scholarships
September 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…
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CCCF impacts community with over $150,000 in scholarships
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…
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Healing Families Foundation Launches Giving Society Helping Families Overcome Addiction During National Recovery Month
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Healing Families Foundation is launching the Giving Society this September in observance of National Recovery Month. Healing Families works to reduce addiction as a leading cause of…
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Cathy Hendrick to Speak at Palmetto Center for Women’s Trinity Focus Group Luncheon, September 11, 2014
September 5, 2014September 11, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Cathy Hendrick, widow of John Hendrick, former President of Hendrick Motorsports, will speak at Palmetto Center for Women’s (PCW) Trinity Focus luncheon on September…
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North Columbia residents organize against beer and wine licensing
September 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – A group of concerned North Columbia residents is organizing to resist the growing number of retail sites in the area licensed to sell beer and wine. Concerned…
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Columbia Rotarian Joins Bequest Society
September 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Capital Rotary Club member Matt LaMarche (left) is honored as a new member of the Bequest Society by Rod Funderburk, governor-elect of Rotary District 7770. The Society…
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Bridges to be repaired with yes vote this November
September 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bridges make up a key portion of a massive infrastructure project that will be completed if voters pass a referendum this November. The Citizens for a Better…
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March of Dimes Adds New Members to Chapter Board of Directors
September 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The March of Dimes welcomes BZ (Melanie) Giese and Jamie Shuster as a members of the South Carolina Board of Directors. BZ Giese is Director of the Birth…
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Collaborative will lead implementation efforts on Reality Check
September 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia architect Mary Beth Sims Branham, principal of LS3P Architects & Interiors, and Irene Dumas Tyson, director of planning at the Boudreaux Group, have been tapped to lead…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Launches Kinship Care Initiative
September 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation is pleased to announce the start of a Kinship Care Initiative in South Carolina. Currently, over 50,000 children are in public and…
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Celebrating 30th Year, Central Carolina Community Foundation Awards $158,020 in Scholarships to South Carolina Students
September 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…
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Pope Zeigler Partner Margaret Pope Appointed to Board of The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation
September 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Margaret Pope, public finance attorney and partner with Pope Zeigler, has been appointed to the board of directors of The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation. Founded in 1990,…
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Darlington Marathon Participant Robbie Mclendon To Achieve His Ultimate Goal On August 29
August 29, 20143,650 Straight Days! Bishopville, S.C. resident has averaged 8.38 miles per day running for 10 straight years DARLINGTON, SC – For most people, the idea of running every day for 10 straight…
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