The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina awarded $5,000 grant from the Roper St. Francis Physicians’ Endowment
August 2, 2019The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Roper St. Francis Physicians’ Endowment. The grant will support the first…
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Divine Divas volunteer for Gay Bingo, support work of Palmetto Community Care
August 1, 2019
More than a dozen community members have stepped up to the stage, ready to dress in drag and perform a dance routine — all in support of Palmetto Community Care.…
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City Center Partnership unveils Rosie at First Thursday on Main
August 1, 2019
City Center Partnership will unveil Rosie, its new TSM Ariamatic 240 – Street Vacuum, during First Thursday on Main. Rosie will be unveiled August 1, 5:30 pm, on the corner…
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Non Profit Minute – Jeff Becraft, Youth Corps
July 31, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Amanda Campbell promoted to Creative Communications Specialist for South Carolina Council on Competitiveness
July 31, 2019
Amanda Campbell has been promoted from Communications Intern to Creative Communications Specialist for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. In this role, she will support the Council’s marketing and communications…
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Capital Rotarians tour LRADAC Campus
July 31, 2019
Staff member Kaytee Watson (in blue shirt, center of picture) led Capital Rotary club members on a July 31 tour of LRADAC’s Colonial Drive campus. The agency – formerly known…
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Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation to sponsor new exhibit at The Children’s Museum of The Lowcountry
July 31, 2019
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) is pleased to announce it has received a $27,000 grant from the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation to provide funding for a puppet…
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Non Profit Minute – Ashley Demosthenes, Lowcountry Land Trust
July 31, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We…
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Call for Entries – 2019 Palmetto Awards
July 31, 2019
The South Carolina chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators is ready to celebrate South Carolina’s best and brightest communicators! If you are a communicator who has created, directed…
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Oral Care provided for Georgetown County residents in need at Helping Hands Dental Clinic
July 30, 2019
Helping Hands of Georgetown County invites area residents to support its Dental Clinic, providing examinations, cleaning, and extraction for eligible residents. Helping Hands Dental Clinic provides compassionate care to residents…
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The 26th Anniversary Global Vision Award honoring Dr. Henry N. Tisdale
July 30, 2019
The Columbia World Affairs Council announced that Claflin University President Henry N. Tisdale will receive the esteemed 2019 Global Vision Award. Dr. Tisdale will be honored at a black-tie gala…
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Thirty and Thriving: East Cooper Community Outreach continues growth
July 30, 2019
Area nonprofit expands offerings for 30th anniversary East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) is bringing awareness to their organization and expanded services in celebration of their 30th anniversary. “As times change,…
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Splash Against Trash: community partners work together to clean up Lake Murray
July 29, 2019
Join PalmettoPride, Keep the Midlands Beautiful, US Coast Guard Auxiliary Lake Murray and community members as groups volunteer together on Saturday, September 21 to clean up Lake Murray. The “Jewel…
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South Carolinians named Parents of the Year
July 29, 2019
By Alex Junes-Ward WASHINGTON, D.C. – Maj. Gen. (Ret.) and Mrs. Thomas Stowe Mullikin (Virginia Ann) were named CIVIC LEADER PARENTS OF THE YEAR 2019 during National Parents Day ceremonies…
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Mariah Rowdy joins the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg
July 29, 2019
The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg recently welcomed Mariah Rowdy as the Association Marketing and Communication Specialist. Mariah graduated from Converse College with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration…
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Bank of America Charitable Foundation invests $75,000 to support housing connected services in the Midlands
July 29, 2019Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded $75,000 to United Way of the Midlands to support programs and services to help break common barriers to long-term employment and stable housing. “We…
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The Advanced Institute for Development and Learning (AID-L) hosts ‘Chip-In For Charity’ at Topgolf Greenville on August 25th
July 29, 2019
The Advanced Institute for Development and Learning (AID-L) is hosting a ‘Chip-In For Charity’ fundraiser on August 25, 2019 at Topgolf, a new premier golf entertainment venue in Greenville, to…
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August 3 Back to School Bash to Benefit Berkeley County Parents in Need
July 26, 2019
Corner Squad, the entertainment company of hip-hop artist 2SLiK, will put on a Back to School Bash and school book bag drive on Saturday, August 3. The family-friendly event, which…
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Brookgreen Gardens receives American Public Gardens Association’s 2019 Award for Garden Excellence
July 26, 2019
Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina’s premier botanical gardens, received the American Public Gardens Association’s (APGA) Award for Garden Excellence. President and CEO of Brookgreen Gardens, Page Kiniry, accepted the award at…
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Rotary blood drive helps save lives
July 26, 2019
Stephen West takes part in Capital Rotary’s summer blood drive held July 24 in downtown Columbia. The drive collected 42 units of blood from 38 donors, including six first-time donors.…
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Benson Classic Car Show is Aug. 3, benefits GCM Meals on Wheels
July 26, 2019
The 13th Annual Benson Classic Car Show benefiting Greer Community Ministries (GCM) is Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greer First Baptist Church, 201 W. Poinsett St.…
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Berkeley County First Steps
July 25, 2019
Berkeley County First Steps is part of a statewide initiative to prepare young children for school and a lifetime of learning. Serving the hardest-to-reach children and families first, our vision…
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Greenville Theatre announces its 2019-2020 Board of Directors
July 25, 2019
Greenville Theatre, the Upstate’s oldest and largest locally producing theatre announced its Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 season. Chair – Mary Freeman – Acadia…
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Kauffman to lead Greer Community Ministries
July 25, 2019
Donny Kauffman is the new executive director at Greer Community Ministries (GCM). He will lead the nonprofit ministry in its mission to serve the homebound, elderly, and disadvantaged in the…
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Documentary explores use of enslaved labor at College of Charleston
July 25, 2019The architectural beauty of the College of Charleston campus has long been a defining and celebrated feature of the university. But the full story of how many campus buildings came…
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Dan Ray elected to Ducks Unlimited’s national board of directors
July 25, 2019
Dan Ray, of Georgetown, South Carolina, was elected to Ducks Unlimited’s national board of directors during the organization’s 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii. “Ducks Unlimited’s board of…
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Mike McShane elected to Ducks Unlimited’s national board of directors
July 25, 2019
Mike McShane, of Johns Island, South Carolina, was elected to Ducks Unlimited’s national board of directors during the organization’s 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii. “Ducks Unlimited’s board…
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Be part of a $50,000 challenge benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers
July 25, 2019
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation has received a $50,000 challenge gift to help grow The Atrium Society and The Cavalry, annual giving societies benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers. The challenge gift…
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Mentors chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th class
July 25, 2019
Mentors Chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th Class Twenty-one innovative leaders who have made lasting impact on the state are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2020. Accomplished and…
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South Carolina Circuit Court hears arguments on Betterments Statute and Orders mediation
July 25, 2019
Immediately on the heels of The South Carolina Supreme Court on June 28, denying the Petition for a Writ of Mandamus submitted by The Episcopal Church in South Carolina (TECSC), Judge Edgar…
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The 15th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby raises record $87,280
July 24, 2019
The Rotary Club of the Reedy River Greenville presented checks to 12 local charities for a combined amount of more than $87,000 on Tuesday evening, raised from the 15th Annual…
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United Way of the Midlands honors top volunteers for 2019
July 23, 2019
United Way of the Midlands announced the recipients of its annual Volunteer Awards honoring local community members for their outstanding volunteer efforts. “United Way is proud to serve as a…
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Non Profit Minute – Roy Kramer, Central SC Habitat for Humanity
July 23, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We…
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East Cooper Community Outreach receives $50,000 grant to support local community
July 22, 2019East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) announces it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) to support ECCO’s Dental Clinic and overall organizational mission to provide…
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Hunger relief provided for Georgetown County residents through Sporting Clays fundraiser shoot
July 22, 2019
Helping Hands of Georgetown County to host event on August 24 Whether a pro or a novice, Helping Hands of Georgetown County invites area residents to participate in its “Sporting…
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Cherokee County Meals on Wheels secures partners for Expansion Project
July 18, 2019
Good City Architects designed new facility to be built with donor support Cherokee County Meals on Wheels has completed the first phase of its “Rising Up Against Hunger” campaign in…
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Nonprofits launch Ghanaian experience commemorating 400-year anniversary of enslaved Africans coming to the New World
July 18, 2019
Project OKURASE, a Charleston nonprofit and Ghanaian-based nongovernmental organization, have curated the “Door of Return,” a 10-day cultural experience in Ghana for individuals and groups who want to connect with…
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Aflac awards $125K in grants to SC nonprofits
July 18, 2019Aflac is granting $125,000 to 17 local nonprofits working on projects that support health & well-being, education, and community development programs. The selected organizations and their projects are: Autism Academy…
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Food Lion donates new refrigerated truck to Lowcountry Food Bank
July 18, 2019
Truck helps fight hunger throughout coastal South Carolina The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that Food Lion Feeds has donated a new 26′ refrigerated truck to help fight hunger in the 10 coastal…
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Ten at the Top names Kaylee Harrison Collective Capacity Coordinator
July 18, 2019
Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the addition of Kaylee Harrison to the position of Collective Capacity Coordinator. Her role will be to continue building the capacity of Ten…
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Tour of Faiths in Greenville continues through July
July 18, 2019
Can you picture yourself learning about the Islamic faith among the minarets of Turkey, or in an Indian ashram studying Hinduism? Now you have the chance to learn about different faiths…
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East Cooper Community Outreach raises over $220,000 at Golf & Gala Fundraisers
July 17, 2019East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) held its annual fundraising charity golf tournament and “A Night to Shine” gala at the Daniel Island Club in Charleston, South Carolina. Over $220,000 in…
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2019-2020 Rotary theme in action
July 17, 2019
Assistant District Governor Eric Davis explained how Rotary International’s 2019-2020 theme – “Rotary Connects the World” – will be put into action when he spoke to Capital Rotarians on July…
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Contemporaries hosts annual meeting, names new board members and leadership
July 17, 2019
The Columbia Museum of Art’s young professional affinity group the Contemporaries hosted their annual meeting to celebrate a banner year and to confirm the 2019–2020 board of directors. At the…
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Attainable housing momentum builds in Mount Pleasant with latest community partner
July 17, 2019
Pinnacle Financial Partners joins efforts with $2,500 commitment Housing For All – Mount Pleasant (HFA) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering attainable housing in South Carolina’s fourth largest and most…
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BP donates $1 million to the International African American Museum
July 16, 2019
BP announced a major financial commitment of $1 million to the International African American Museum (IAAM). The donation supports the museum construction along with programs and education. BP has a…
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South Carolina clean energy trade group adds utility, solar representatives to board
July 16, 2019
Organization also announces new Strategic Advisory Committee Chair The South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA) announced the addition of four members to its Board of Directors. They are: Mark…
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Greenville Chamber and United Way of Greenville County launch Propel GVL
July 16, 2019Board training and executive leadership program to build better board leaders The Greenville Chamber and United Way of Greenville County have partnered to create PROPEL GVL, a 5-week board training…
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Gibbes Museum’s Society 1858 announces $10,000 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art
July 16, 2019
The Gibbes Museum of Art announced the 2019 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art. Each year, the 1858 Prize is presented by Society 1858, a member auxiliary group of the…
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Upstate Forever will transfer bike-share operations to the City of Greenville in late 2019
July 16, 2019
Local conservation group Upstate Forever, who has operated Greenville B-cycle since March 2013, will give up the reins as program operator later this year. The City of Greenville has committed…
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