Boyd Foundation supports local conservation group
November 27, 2018
The Congaree Land Trust (CLT) has received a generous commitment from the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation, thus enabling CLT to further their conservation mission across the midlands…
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One Warm Coat names Beth W. DeWolf as President and CEO
November 27, 2018
National Non-Profit One Warm Coat Appoints New President and CEO to Lead Innovation and Program Expansion One Warm Coat, a national non-profit committed to providing free warm coats to people…
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Heyward Hilliard joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina board of directors
November 25, 2018Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Heyward Hilliard, Vice President of Operations at HMR Veterans Services, Inc., has been elected to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed to add…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC supports programming for blind and visually impaired adults in the Tri-County
November 25, 2018$5,000 Grant Awarded to the Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Association…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC supports programming for blind and visually impaired adults in the Tri-County
November 25, 2018
$5,000 Grant Awarded to the Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Association…
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Heyward Hilliard joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina board of directors
November 25, 2018
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Heyward Hilliard, Vice President of Operations at HMR Veterans Services, Inc., has been elected to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed to add…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank is supporting #GivingTuesday by raising funds for holiday meals
November 20, 2018The Lowcountry Food Bank is Supporting #GivingTuesday by Raising Funds for Holiday Meals This #GivingTuesday, the Lowcountry Food Bank will celebrate giving by raising funds that could feed 150,000 individuals…
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Ten at the Top & Spartanburg Chamber partnering to host Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development event
November 20, 2018Ten at the Top, in partnership with the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, presents Fostering an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Upstate, a program designed to build regional entrepreneurial ecosystems by…
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Spartanburg leaders reconnect to recognize 15 years of Grassroots Leadership Development Institute
November 20, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation held its first reunion to reconnect graduates of the Grassroots Leadership Development Institute (GLDI) in recognition of the initiative’s 15th year. The event featured a special…
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Registration open for The ARK’s inaugural Ugly Sweater 5K Dash in Summerville
November 20, 2018
Registration is now open for The ARK’s inaugural Ugly Sweater 5K Dash in historic downtown Summerville. The 5K run and 1-mile stroll is Saturday, Dec. 1 with all race proceeds…
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Ten at the Top & Spartanburg Chamber partnering to host Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development event
November 20, 2018
Ten at the Top, in partnership with the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, presents Fostering an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Upstate, a program designed to build regional entrepreneurial ecosystems by…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank is supporting #GivingTuesday by raising funds for holiday meals
November 20, 2018
The Lowcountry Food Bank is Supporting #GivingTuesday by Raising Funds for Holiday Meals This #GivingTuesday, the Lowcountry Food Bank will celebrate giving by raising funds that could feed 150,000 individuals…
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Spartanburg leaders reconnect to recognize 15 years of Grassroots Leadership Development Institute
November 20, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation held its first reunion to reconnect graduates of the Grassroots Leadership Development Institute (GLDI) in recognition of the initiative’s 15th year. The event featured a special…
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8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama set for January 18 to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
November 19, 2018The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) will be hosting its 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama on Fri., January 18, 2019 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charleston Visitor Center…
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Chandra Dillard, Rick Danner and Terence Roberts receive regional awards at Celebrating Successes Brunch
November 19, 2018During Ten at the Top’s Celebrating Successes Brunch on Wednesday, November 14, South Carolina State Representative Chandra Dillard, City of Greer Mayor Rick Danner and City of Anderson Mayor Terence…
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8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama set for January 18 to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
November 19, 2018
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) will be hosting its 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama on Fri., January 18, 2019 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charleston Visitor Center…
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Chandra Dillard, Rick Danner and Terence Roberts receive regional awards at Celebrating Successes Brunch
November 19, 2018
During Ten at the Top’s Celebrating Successes Brunch on Wednesday, November 14, South Carolina State Representative Chandra Dillard, City of Greer Mayor Rick Danner and City of Anderson Mayor Terence…
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Saluda Shoals Park breaks ground for universally inclusive playground
November 16, 2018
Holiday Lights on the River Admission on 11/29/2018 to Support Playground Project Saluda Shoals Park will host a groundbreaking celebration on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 4 p.m. at the site…
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Greenville Housing Fund announced The Homeowner Preservation Funding Program
November 15, 2018
The Greenville Housing Fund, an organization that provides innovative funding and investments for affordable and workforce housing, is excited to announce its newest program, The Homeowner Preservation Program (HOPP). With support…
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Spartanburg youth provides community outreach through family photographs
November 15, 2018
Jeremiah Drummond, a junior at North Greenville University, will provide free photos of families and friends who gather this Thanksgiving at the Soup Kitchen of Spartanburg, Thursday, Nov. 22, 10:30…
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2018 Torch Award winners announced
November 15, 2018Recipients of the BBB Business of the Year Torch Awards were named at a ceremony held on Thursday, November 08, 2018 at the Capital City Club. The Torch Award was…
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Town of Ninety-Six and Charles Townes Arts & Technology Experiment receive Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grants
November 15, 2018Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to enhance economic vitality and quality of life across the Upstate by fostering collaboration and strategic partnerships, has announced the recipients for…
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International fellow helps high school girls prepare for successful careers at YWCA Greater Charleston
November 15, 2018In August, YWCA Greater Charleston welcomed Cristina Turcu, previously with the United Nations Development Program in Moldova, to a four-month international fellowship at its Charleston office. Visiting as a Community…
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New grants to improve mental health in Berkeley County’s young children
November 15, 2018Berkeley County First Steps has received a $3,000 grant from the Home Community Fund through the Coastal Community Foundation and a $2,500 grant from The Joanna Foundation. The organization, which…
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Non Profit Minute – Tom Keith, The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
November 15, 2018
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Rotarians Hear ‘Bulls and Bears’ Forecast
November 15, 2018Capital Rotary members got a “bulls and bears” look at the economy and stock/bond market when Nicole Dill (in photo with Rotarian Stephen West) was the club’s guest speaker Nov.…
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International fellow helps high school girls prepare for successful careers at YWCA Greater Charleston
November 15, 2018
In August, YWCA Greater Charleston welcomed Cristina Turcu, previously with the United Nations Development Program in Moldova, to a four-month international fellowship at its Charleston office. Visiting as a Community…
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New grants to improve mental health in Berkeley County’s young children
November 15, 2018
Berkeley County First Steps has received a $3,000 grant from the Home Community Fund through the Coastal Community Foundation and a $2,500 grant from The Joanna Foundation. The organization, which…
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The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas kickoff event – November 19
November 15, 2018
The public is invited to attend The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Bells kickoff event on Monday, November 19th at 12pm on the front steps of the South Carolina State House.…
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Town of Ninety-Six and Charles Townes Arts & Technology Experiment receive Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grants
November 15, 2018
Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to enhance economic vitality and quality of life across the Upstate by fostering collaboration and strategic partnerships, has announced the recipients for…
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Rotarians Hear ‘Bulls and Bears’ Forecast
November 15, 2018
Capital Rotary members got a “bulls and bears” look at the economy and stock/bond market when Nicole Dill (in photo with Rotarian Stephen West) was the club’s guest speaker Nov.…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Angels for 2018 and releases “Wise Giving and Professional Solicitor Report”
November 14, 2018South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the Angels of 2018. Ten Angels as well as one Honorary Angel were recognized at a press conference and honored with…
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Columbia Opportunity Resource to host its fifth annual Time for Art Gala – December 8
November 14, 2018Columbia Opportunity Resource’s (COR) Time for Art Gala will be held Saturday, December 8 at the Columbia Museum of Art from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Time for Art celebrates the Midlands’ arts,…
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Columbia Opportunity Resource to host its fifth annual Time for Art Gala – December 8
November 14, 2018
Columbia Opportunity Resource’s (COR) Time for Art Gala will be held Saturday, December 8 at the Columbia Museum of Art from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Time for Art celebrates the Midlands’ arts,…
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Rebuild Upstate receives National Award for the third time in five years
November 13, 2018ReFrame Association, a network of volunteer-based home repair organizations throughout the country, recently honored Rebuild Upstate with its third Best Practices Award in the past five years. Best Practice awards…
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Rebuild Upstate receives National Award for the third time in five years
November 13, 2018
ReFrame Association, a network of volunteer-based home repair organizations throughout the country, recently honored Rebuild Upstate with its third Best Practices Award in the past five years. Best Practice awards…
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Junior Achievement is inspiring students to be entrepreneurs during Entrepreneurship Month
November 12, 2018
Entrepreneurship Panel to speak at Eau Claire High School Tuesday, November 13 On Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JA) has partnered with four local high…
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Kids’ Chance of South Carolina announces new board member
November 9, 2018Kids’ Chance of South Carolina welcomes Dan Dodd to the Board of Directors. The mission of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina is to provide scholarships for college and vocational school…
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Two Principles to Guide your Research
November 9, 2018
By J. Bradley Studemeyer NP Strategy A good research project is simple to describe, but difficult to implement. Most of that difficulty can be chalked up to the unprecedented…
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Non Profit Minute – Amy Barch, Turning Leaf Project
November 9, 2018
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Kids’ Chance of South Carolina announces new board member
November 9, 2018
Kids’ Chance of South Carolina welcomes Dan Dodd to the Board of Directors. The mission of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina is to provide scholarships for college and vocational school…
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100 Men Take Stand Against Sexual Violence in the Midlands
November 8, 2018
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) invites men in the Midlands to take a stand against sexual violence by joining the 100 Men Against Sexual Violence Campaign. More than…
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Experience the Magic of the 29th Festival of Trees Nov. 16-18
November 8, 2018Thousands of guests will experience the magic of the 29th Festival of Trees Nov. 16-18 at the South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia. The fundraising event will feature…
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SC athletes selected for Special Olympics USA
November 8, 2018
Special Olympics South Carolina is thrilled to announce that two athletes have been selected to be members of Special Olympics USA. Two of athletes will represent Special Olympics South Carolina…
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GuideStar honors Rebuild Upstate with Platinum Seal of Transparency Award
November 8, 2018Rebuild Upstate was recently awarded GuideStar’s 2018 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition that GuideStar can give a nonprofit organization. GuideStar is the world’s largest source of…
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Three Local Women to be honored as Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
November 8, 2018Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor three Spartanburg-area women at its annual Boots and Pearls Awards Dinner on Monday, November 12 at the Marriott in…
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Inman Riverdale Foundation announced as 2018 Cultural Champion
November 8, 2018
Chapman Cultural Center recognized the Inman Riverdale Foundation as its 2018 Cultural Champion at their annual business luncheon on Thursday, October 25th. Each year, Chapman Cultural Center honors its corporate…
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Ice Cream’s A Treat for Epworth Home
November 8, 2018
Epworth Ice Cream Co. – a business launched just four months ago – is already proving to be a sweet success for Epworth Children’s Home, a Methodist-based institution housing about…
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Experience the Magic of the 29th Festival of Trees Nov. 16-18
November 8, 2018
Thousands of guests will experience the magic of the 29th Festival of Trees Nov. 16-18 at the South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia. The fundraising event will feature…
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11th Annual Charleston Basket Brigade to feed 3,500 families this Thanksgiving
November 8, 2018
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – November 20, 2018 – Largest Tri-County Thanksgiving Volunteer Effort The Charleston Basket Brigade (CBB), a nonprofit committed to bringing the community together to provide Thanksgiving meals…
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