Mayor Proclaims June 7 Brett and Jacob Rhoad Day in Chapin
June 3, 2014
CHAPIN, SC – Mayor Skip Wilson has proclaimed Saturday, June 7, 2014, as Brett and Jacob Rhoad Day in Chapin in honor of the two young men’s efforts to increase awareness and support in…
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Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award
June 2, 2014Satch Krantz to Receive Inaugural Award COLUMBIA, SC – One Columbia for Arts and History is proud to announce the first recipient of the Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award, Palmer “Satch”…
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Wine on The River
June 2, 2014WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM – The Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Women of Hope will host the annual “Wine on the River” at Stone…
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Students Can Still Apply for Dynamic Leadership Experience!
May 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Students can still apply for Youth Corps… a dynamic leadership training experience for thirty-six outstanding 9th and 10th grade students (rising 9th & 10th graders would apply for…
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SC United Methodists Collecting One Million Books for Child Literacy
May 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – United Methodists of South Carolina are on a mission to collect one million books by June 3 to bring literacy to the state’s children – one book at a…
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TD Charitable Foundation Supports Carolina Non-Profits with $138,800 in Grants
May 29, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, donated $138,800 to non-profit organizations in North and South Carolina from February through…
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TD Charitable Foundation Supports Carolina Non-Profits with $138,800 in Grants
May 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, donated $138,800 to non-profit organizations in North and South Carolina from February through…
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The Columbia Museum of Art Reading and Art Program for Third-Graders a Success
May 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Museum of Art, in collaboration with Richland Library and the South Carolina State Library, provided a special arts and literacy field trip to more than 500 third-grade…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina to Award $370,200 in Grants
May 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces eight Strategic grants, totaling $370,200, to nonprofit organizations addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. Grantees…
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Expanding Early Childhood Program to Help More Children with Special Needs
May 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council/Office of the Governor has just announced it is increasing funding to $50,000 for The Therapy Place to expand its Bridges Early…
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Palmetto Place Kids Announces New Board Officers and Members
May 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter is pleased to announce the 2014 – 2015 Board Officers, and the new board members joining this year. Marie Dieckmann of CBRE will…
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Cherise Arrendale Joins Central Carolina Community Foundation as Interactive Marketing Manager
May 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation has hired Cherise Arrendale as its Interactive Marketing Manager. Arrendale’s role is to ensure the Foundation’s online presence reinforces the organization’s brand and…
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Capital Rotary Distributes Dictionaries to Schools
May 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Capital Rotary Club members Jenks Mikell (back row, left) and John Guignard (back row) are all smiles after distributing paperback dictionaries to third-grade students at Arden Elementary…
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Cal Watson, President of the South Carolina Bar
May 26, 2014MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: Earlier this month, Cal Watson, Member at…
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Cal Watson, President of the South Carolina Bar
May 26, 2014MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: Earlier this month, Cal Watson, Member at…
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Columbia’s Fight for Air Climb Provides Physical Challenge While Supporting Work of Lung Association
May 26, 2014Experience the climb of your life COLUMBIA, SC – The American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climbs are unique fundraising events that provide participants the opportunity to take part in a vertical…
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Columbia Moe’s Southwest Grill Supports “Saving Eliza”
May 23, 2014Local Burrito Joint Donates $1 for Every Kids’ Meal Sold in May to Support “Cure Sanfilippo Syndrome” COLUMBIA, SC – Moe’s Southwest Grill is rallying around a great cause by donating…
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Coming Soon– The Fields at Saluda Shoals Park
May 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Saluda Shoals Park will break ground on an outdoor athletic complex and adventure course on June 5 at 11 a.m.Development of the Fields at Saluda Shoals will include…
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Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr presented with STSM 2014 Public Servant Award
May 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands will celebrate the opening of a new office dedicated to serving Sumter County and honor Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr. with…
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Rotary Club of Spring Valley Awards Scholarships
May 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Six area Richland District Two high school seniors were awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the Rotary Club of Spring Valley at the club’s meeting on May 8.…
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Palmetto Health Elects 2014 Board Officers
May 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Palmetto Health board of directors elected the following officers: James E. “Rick” Wheeler, vice president of M-D MetalSource, chairman (pictured right); William L. “Freedie” Freeman III,…
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The Brookland Foundation to Host 18th Annual Golf Classic
May 21, 2014The Brookland Foundation will hold its 18th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, June 9, 2014 at The Members Club, 301 Club Ridge Road, Elgin, SC. This annual event supports the Brookland Foundation and its…
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The Brookland Foundation to Host 18th Annual Golf Classic
May 21, 2014ELGIN, SC – June 9, 2014 – The Brookland Foundation will hold its 18th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, June 9, 2014 at The Members Club, 301 Club Ridge Road, Elgin, SC. This annual event…
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SC Home Front Will Honor Homeless Veterans
May 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands (UWM), The Dorn VA Medical Center (VA), Transitions, and the Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) will collaborate to honor homeless…
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Jim Powell, Executive Director, Home Works of America
May 19, 2014
MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: Since Home Works began in 1996,…
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Jim Powell, Executive Director, Home Works of America
May 19, 2014
MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: Since Home Works began in 1996,…
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Junior League Of Columbia’s Community Enrichment Grant RFP Now Open
May 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Junior League of Columbia’s (JLC) Community Enrichment Grant Program is now open for applications from Midlands area nonprofit organizations. The purpose of the JLC Community Enrichment Grant…
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Remembering Barbara Huberman
May 19, 2014
Dear friends: It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I share with you the news that our organization, and the entire field of adolescent health, lost a…
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Adrian Peterson Speaks at YMCA of Columbia and Palmetto Center for Women Prayer Breakfast, May 9, 2014
May 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Adrian Peterson, former NFL player with the Chicago Bears, spoke at the YMCA of Columbia and Palmetto Center for Women’s Annual Prayer breakfast on Friday morning, May 9, 2014.…
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The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council’s Board of Advisors
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In celebration of 50 years of service to the Midlands, the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council (CRC), a non-profit organization which serves to promote harmony, mutual respect and…
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Young Promoted to Development Director for Children’s Hospital at Palmetto Health Foundation
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health Foundation is pleased to announce Priscilla Young has been promoted to Development Director for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. In her new role at Palmetto Health Foundation,…
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Newberry Opera House Guild to Host Shag & Line Dance, Music by THE HEADLINERS
May 13, 2014The Party of the Season! NEWBERRY, SC – May 31, 2014 The Newberry Opera House Guild is delighted to announce that it will host a Shag and Line Dance on…
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More Celebrities Added to NEEDTOBREATHE Classic Golf Tournament Benefiting Global Health Care Initiatives
May 13, 2014DANIEL ISLAND, SC – May 20, 2014 – Joining NEEDTOBREATHE on the golf course this month will be musicians Drew & Ellie Holcomb, Steven Curtis Chapman and Ed Roland of…
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Midlands Gives Unites Community
May 13, 2014By JoAnn Turnquist Columbia, SC May 16, 2014 Wow! 24-hours. 150 nonprofits. $704,932.23 raised! Behind these incredible results were inspiring stories of our community uniting to Magnify the Midlands. Thank you! We were…
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Greenville Women Giving awards $81.3K grant to GCM
May 12, 2014GREER, SC – Greenville Women Giving awarded an $81.3K grant to Greer Community Ministries (GCM) at their annual meeting held on May 7 at the Gunter Theatre in Greenville. This…
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$500,000 Awarded at Greenville Women Giving’s 8th Annual Meeting
May 12, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s philanthropic organization, presented grants totaling $500,255 to selected community non-profit organizations at its eighth annual meeting on May 7, putting its…
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All Aboard for History Train Ride in Winnsboro
May 12, 2014WINNSBORO, SC – May 12, 2014 – Friends of Mt. Zion Institute, a 501c3 non-profit organization, announces its first fundraising event since becoming owners of the buildings of the historic…
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Inez Tenenbaum to Receive 2014 Global Vision Award
May 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 12, 2014 – The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to announce that former State Superintendent of Education and past Chair of the U.S. Consumer Product…
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Junior League of Columbia Celebrates Community Impact and Kicks Off 90th Anniversary Year With New Look
May 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 8, 2014 – Last week the Junior League of Columbia (JLC) celebrated the end of a successful year and presented awards to deserving members and community…
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Central S.C. Habitat for Humanity Receives Bank of America Property Donations
May 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 9, 2014 – Bank of America has donated eight properties to Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity in support of the affiliate’s efforts to build affordable…
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SC Home Front will honor homeless Veterans
May 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands (UWM), The Dorn VA Medical Center (VA), Transitions, and the Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) will collaborate to honor homeless…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina seeking applicants for its 2014 Leadership Programs
May 7, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 7, 2014 – The Foundation is accepting applications for two programs geared towards leaders in the nonprofit sector. The Nonprofit Leadership Training Certificate Program offers two…
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Midlands Gives Day Raises $704,932.23 for Area Nonprofit Organizations
May 7, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 7, 2014 – The first Midlands Gives Day, held on Tuesday, May 6, raised $704,932.23 for 150 nonprofits in nine counties across the Midlands of South Carolina. Presented…
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Healthy Learners Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees
May 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 6, 2014 – Healthy Learners announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees. Healthy Learners is pleased to welcome Jack Godbold, Jenny Sarvis…
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Symphony League of the SC Philharmonic to Host Benefit for SC PhIl Youth Orchestras
May 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 5, 2014 – The Symphony League of the South Carolina Philharmonic will host a Past Presidents Reception honoring the South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestras (SCPYO) at…
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Mark Pierman Named Chief Operating Officer of Growing Home Southeast
May 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 5, 2014 – Gayle Ricks, President and CEO of Growing Home Southeast, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Pierman to the position of…
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Jeff MCormack Tapped to Lead Chapin’s We Care Center
May 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 5, 2014 – The Board of Directors of Chapin’s We Care Center announced that Jeff McCormack has been chosen to serve as the organization’s new executive…
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Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter receives $1,000 grant from Colonial Life
May 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 1, 2014 – Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter announce it has recently been awarded a $1,000 grant from Colonial Life to help fund its Dress for Success program.…
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Columbia Capital Rotary Club Member Honored for Foundation Giving
May 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 1, 2014 – Rotary District 7770 Governor Lou Mello (right) congratulates David Boucher of Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club as a new Major Donor for the service…
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Celebrate the Holidays with Historic Columbia! Holiday House Tours Start on Friday
November 19, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – November 22, 2013 – The holiday season is nearly upon us, and Historic Columbia is pulling out all the stops. Starting Friday, Nov. 22, view a variety…
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