YMCA of Columbia Chief Development Officer Wendy Broderick Recognized as one of “Columbia’s Top 30 Women of Influence” by SESBM
November 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – YMCA of Columbia Chief Development Officer Wendy Broderick was recognized at Southeast Small Business Magazine’s 2nd Annual Women of Influence Breakfast on October 31, 2014 as one…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Promotes Tamara Peterson to Program Director
October 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently announced the development of a Kinship Care Initiative in South Carolina and released a Research Mini-Brief to the…
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All Star Pizza Company and Italian Restaurant and SC Lions Foundation Join Together to Give the Gift of Vision and Hearing
October 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Beginning November 1 and running through December 31, 2014, All-Star Pizza Company and Italian Restaurant, located at 2001 Augusta Highway, Lexington, will be partnering with the SC…
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Upstate Corporate Leaders Support the American Heart Association at Annual Executive Breakfast
October 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Company Leaders from over 30 companies across the Upstate attended the American Heart Association’s annual Executive Breakfast, on October 29, to kick off the 2015 Upstate Heart Walk.…
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American Lung Association Hosts 4th Annual Oxygen Ball: Midlands Dancing with the Stars
October 30, 2014Friday, November 7 from 7-11:30 p.m. | Local Celebrities practice and compete to raise funds and put their best foot forward for ALA The American Lung Association invites you to participate…
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Senator Nikki Setzler Recognized as Legislator of the Year by the YMCA
October 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Leaders from the YMCA of the USA and Ys across the state of South Carolina gathered in Columbia, S.C. on Oct. 21, 2014 for the 6th annual SC Alliance…
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Lexington One teachers receive Palmetto Teacher of Excellence awards
October 29, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — The South Carolina Council for the Social Studies presented Palmetto Teacher of Excellence Awards to three Lexington One teachers. Lexington High’s Jennifer Garrick, Meadow Glen Middle’s Albert…
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Lexington One teachers receive Palmetto Teacher of Excellence awards
October 29, 2014LEXINGTON, SC — The South Carolina Council for the Social Studies presented Palmetto Teacher of Excellence Awards to three Lexington One teachers. Lexington High’s Jennifer Garrick, Meadow Glen Middle’s Albert…
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March of Dimes and Area Chefs Raising Money for Healthier Babies
October 28, 2014Annual Signature Chefs Auction offers an evening of giving COLUMBIA, SC – The March of Dime is pleased to announce the 2014 Midlands Signature Chefs Auction. The event—which highlights the culinary excellence…
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TJX Foundation awards $5,000 grant to reduce Meals On Wheels waiting list
October 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The TJX Foundation, the philanthropic arm of TJX Companies (T.J. Maxx, Home Goods and Marshall’s) this week granted $5,000 to Senior Resources to help combat the issue…
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Leslie Wilson, Vice President of LRADAC, Announces Retirement
October 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – After 28 years of service to LRADAC, Leslie Wilson, Vice President of Treatment and Intervention, will retire this November. Wilson is known as a pioneer in the…
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Kelly Lang-Ramirez Joins The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation
October 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting historic structures in South Carolina, welcomes Kelly Lang-Ramirez, director of resource development, to…
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Two Pillars of the Community Join SC Campaign Board
October 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) has officially welcomed two statewide leaders and community advocates to its Board of Directors. Dawn Staley, head women’s…
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Two Pillars of the Community Join SC Campaign Board
October 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) has officially welcomed two statewide leaders and community advocates to its Board of Directors. Dawn Staley, head women’s…
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Sigma Chi’s Derby Days at Clemson University Raises More Than $30k for Upstate Children’s Charities
October 24, 2014
CLEMSON, SC – Sigma Chi Fraternity at Clemson University recently hosted their annual Derby Days, one of the largest charitable events by a Greek organization in the Southeast. This year…
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Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club helps DJJ
October 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – On October 7th, a group of Rotary club volunteers went out to South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and Habitat for Humanity to support the DJJ youth…
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CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 23, 2014What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club helps DJJ
October 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – On October 7th, a group of Rotary club volunteers went out to South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and Habitat for Humanity to support the DJJ youth…
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CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 23, 2014What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 22, 2014
What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 22, 2014What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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Girl Scouts Encourages Girls to Explore STEM Opportunities
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands realizes that one important step in encouraging girls’ interests in STEM is to expose them to experts and…
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March of Dimes Midlands Division Names Zach Cox of Buonasera Media to Board of Directors
October 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The March of Dimes welcomes Zach Cox of Buonasera Media Services as Communications Chair of the Midlands Division Board of Directors. Zach is Vice President of Buonasera…
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CreateAthon, Founded by Riggs Partners in West Columbia, Offers Pro Bono Marketing Services to Nonprofits Across US and Canada During National Pro Bono Week
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Sixty-nine nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada will receive pro bono marketing services this week through CreateAthon, a 24-hour pro bono marketing marathon to be…
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Lou Kennedy, CEO and Owner of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, to Speak at Palmetto Center for Women’s November Women Linking Women Event
October 21, 2014Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Lou Kennedy, the CEO and Owner of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, will serve as the guest speaker at Palmetto Center for Women’s quarterly Women…
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Collaborating for the Cause: SC Alliance of YMCAs Statewide Training Features Impactful Philanthropy Panel
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia recently hosted their 3rdannual statewide Annual Campaign training thanks to support from the South Carolina Alliance of YMCAs. YMCA employees and volunteers from across South…
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CreateAthon, Founded by Riggs Partners in West Columbia, Offers Pro Bono Marketing Services to Nonprofits Across US and Canada During National Pro Bono Week
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Sixty-nine nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada will receive pro bono marketing services this week through CreateAthon, a 24-hour pro bono marketing marathon to be…
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SC Lions Partner With WLTX-TV, WCSC-TV and Local Businesses to Provide Almost 500 Free Health Screenings in Two Days in Columbia and Charleston
October 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – As part of their on-going initiative to promote vision and hearing wellness and to celebrate World Sight Day, South Carolina’s Lions Charitable Services partnered with WLTX-TV and…
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SC Lions Partner With WLTX-TV, WCSC-TV and Local Businesses to Provide Almost 500 Free Health Screenings in Two Days in Columbia and Charleston
October 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – As part of their on-going initiative to promote vision and hearing wellness and to celebrate World Sight Day, South Carolina’s Lions Charitable Services partnered with WLTX-TV and…
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Adams and Reese Columbia Office Holds Pro Bono-Thon to Benefit South Carolina Bar
October 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Adams and Reese Columbia office held its first ever “Pro Bono-thon” in conjunction with the South Carolina Bar and University of South Carolina School of Law…
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Votes Now Being Accepted For 2014 Hope Award
October 16, 2014ASHEVILLE, NC – WORLD News Group announced today that votes are now being accepted from the public for the ninth annual Hope Award for Effective Compassion. WORLD has long been a…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Announces New Position Appointments
October 15, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recent hiring of two professionals, Abigail Showalter as Events Coordinator and Jeff Aysse as Business Development Executive. Abigail…
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New Program Coordinator to Lead Women in Philanthropy
October 15, 2014Paula Thayer named program coordinator for Women in Philanthropy in the Midlands COLUMBIA, SC – Women in Philanthropy, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and children…
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SCANA Corporation Vice President, Sam Dozier to Chair 2015 Midlands Heart Walk
October 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Samuel L. (Sam) Dozier, Vice President, SCE&G Customer Service for SCANA Corporation, has been named the 2015 Midlands Heart Walk Chair. The event will take place on…
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Walmart Foundation Grant Supports Home Works of America, Inc.
October 15, 2014
IRMO, SC – Home Works of America is pleased to announce that it has received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program for its South Carolina home…
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Junior Achievement Partners with Taco Bell Foundation for Teens
October 15, 2014
To Raise S.C. Graduation Rates COLUMBIA, SC – Junior Achievement USA® and Taco Bell® Foundation for Teens™ announced a partnership designed to arm high school students with the tools needed to graduate on…
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Nickelodeon Theatre Names New Members to Board of Directors
October 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house theater and a leading voice for media arts, has elected new members to its Board of Directors. These members will serve…
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Association of Fundraising Professionals Announces 2014 National Philanthropy Day Winners
October 14, 2014
Welcomes Nord Family Foundation Executive Director COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Central Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is excited to welcome John Mullaney, Executive Director of The…
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Five Points Association to Donate 6th Annual Bar Stool Classic Proceeds to Charity
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The 6th Annual Bar Stool Classic in Five Points was a huge success. With 11 different bars and restaurants as putt-putt tour stops, the event attracted over 165…
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Junior Achievement President Resigned
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina board chair Tyler Hudson, announced that JACSC President Stephanie Stuckey has resigned from the non-profit, effective immediately. Ms. Stuckey served as JACSC…
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Pawmetto Lifeline Receives Donation from Jaguar and Sylvans
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Pawmetto Lifeline announced today that is has received over $1,100 from the fundraising collaboration of Jaguar Land Rover Columbia and Sylvans Jewelers on September 30th. Jaguar Land Rover…
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Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Columbia Metropolitan Airport Director as Military Advocate of the Year
October 13, 2014
CAYCE, SC – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce has recognized Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s Executive Director, Dan Mann, as its Military Advocate of the Year. Mann served in the Air…
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PCLS to donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County
October 13, 2014PCLS announced they will donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County. These funds were raised during the planning and finalization of PCLS’s Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament that will be held on…
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PCLS to donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County
October 13, 2014PCLS announced they will donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County. These funds were raised during the planning and finalization of PCLS’s Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament that will be held on…
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DHEC and ACS Working Together to Help More Women Access Breast Cancer Screenings
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – With Breast Cancer Awareness Month underway, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) are taking the opportunity to remind…
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Richland One and Richland Two Uniting Again to Fight Breast Cancer
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Last year Richland One and Richland Two (jointly known as Team Richland) raised more than $100,000 to help fight breast cancer. The two districts have joined forces…
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Red Cross Kicks Off New Campaign to Reduce Home Fire Deaths and Injuries
October 13, 2014Red Cross Encourages Community to Test Smoke Alarms and Practice Fire Drills at Home COLUMBIA, SC – On Saturday, October 11, the American Red Cross will be kicking-off a new campaign in…
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The Watering Hole: an online community dedicated to poets of color
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Writing can be isolating. Creative writers go months without having a conversation with another writer. We are hermit creatives. Being a poet of color compounds this artistic…
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The Watering Hole: an online community dedicated to poets of color
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Writing can be isolating. Creative writers go months without having a conversation with another writer. We are hermit creatives. Being a poet of color compounds this artistic…
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Baylee Timmons is Excited for the 2014 Columbia Buddy Walk
October 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Baylee Timmons is a high energy two year old who just happens to have Down Syndrome, and this year she will be attending her first Buddy Walk®…
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