Non Profit Minute – Jerry Blassingame, Soteria Community Development Corporation
April 29, 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.…
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The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina announces 2019 Food for Thought panelists
April 29, 2019
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) announces the 2019 panelists for its inaugural Food for Thought fundraising event. This event is the BIASC’s primary fundraising event in the…
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Friends of Sesqui dedicates five red maples to the Mimosa Garden Club
April 29, 2019
The tree dedication coincided with Earth Day and Arbor Day as the newly planted trees replaced four invasive Bradford pear trees on site at Sesqui In celebration of Earth Day…
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2019 Charleston Jazz Series at Piccolo Spoleto has been announced
April 29, 2019
Sponsored by Dockery’s MAY 27-28, 2019 | 7:30PM + 9:00PM | DOCKERY’S CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Jazz will present four diverse jazz ensembles as part of Piccolo Spoleto Festival on…
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Lecture at museum to tell story of young boy’s account of the Civil War
April 29, 2019
When LeRoy Wiley Gresham was 8 years old, he and some friends were playing where they shouldn’t have been – in a burned-out building in his hometown of Macon, Ga.…
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International African American Museum
April 29, 2019
Nearly half of all enslaved Africans forced to America through the Transatlantic Slave Trade arrived in Charleston, and the vast majority disembarked at Gadsden’s Wharf, the future home of the…
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IT-oLogy
April 29, 2019
IT-oLogy’s mission is to attract, educate, grow and retain future IT talent to address the IT skills crisis that South Carolina is facing. We do this through offering innovative, interactive,…
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TCCC’s Math Pathways Project Team announces new convener
April 26, 2019
John M. Cooper, Ed.D, who served in several positions at Harvard University and has extensive experience in education and government, has agreed to serve as the new convener of Tri-County…
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GCM seeks Executive Director
April 26, 2019
The executive board at Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has announced the search for a new executive director. Qualified candidates should apply through the ministry’s website, gcminc.org. Responsibilities include leading the…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center
April 26, 2019
The Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center is the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families. Primary services include forensic interviews, medical examinations and mental health assessments…
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“Make-A-Wish South Carolina Day” to celebrate the chapter’s 35th Anniversary
April 25, 2019
The wish-granting community of South Carolina has a special day to look forward to. The S.C. Office of the Governor has issued a proclamation naming April 27, 2019 as “Make-A-Wish®…
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City Aims to Make Progress, Keep Quality
April 24, 2019
Columbia is planning for a future that is innovative and progressive, but also aims to maintain quality of life. That’s the message guest speaker Krista Hampton brought to Capital Rotary…
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Nonprofit Cola Town Bike Collective to launch ‘Sprocket” cycling app for Columbia, S.C., at May 1 event
April 24, 2019To kick off national Bike Month, the Cola Town Bike Collective (CTBC) is launching Sprocket, its new web-based app for cycling routes across the Columbia, S.C., region, with a celebration…
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Mark your calendars BBB® & AARP® secure your ID “Shred Day”
April 24, 2019
Better Business Bureau of the Upstate & AARP® South Carolina are partnering together to host Shred Day, a national event created to promote identity theft and fraud awareness. On Friday,…
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Author Jerred Metz to discuss new novel about 30th Division in World War I
April 24, 2019
Local author Jerred Metz has just released a novel based on the experience of the 30th Infantry Division in France in the First World War. On Sunday, May 5, he…
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Better Business Bureau serving Upstate South Carolina
April 24, 2019
The Better Business Bureau® of the Upstate is a non-profit organization serving the 10 counties of Upstate, South Carolina. We are committed to helping businesses and consumers foster a marketplace…
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Theodore & Associates Insurance choose United Way of the Midlands as its “Commit to Cola” charity of the quarter
April 24, 2019
Theodore & Associates announced donations from its quarterly referral program “Commit to Cola” will support United Way of the Midlands. “We are thrilled to be supporting United Way’s incredible mission…
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The Charleston Museum offers free child admission with adult admission for ReMember the Museum on April 27
April 23, 2019
The Charleston Museum presented ReMember the Museum: Come see what you’ve been missing on Saturday, April 27 from 11 am – 3 pm. This event is free for museum members…
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Rotary partners with Pelion Basketball Team
April 23, 2019Photo Players from l/r Deshaun Gray, Dillan Williamson, Ethan Davis, Malcolm Davis, Trayvon Alston, Nico Austin, Jacob Lucas, Jaylen Davis, Jeramiah Green Jaylen Crawford (not pictured) and Brady Szumilas (not…
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Palmetto Goodwill
April 23, 2019
Palmetto Goodwill is a nonprofit social enterprise whose mission is to help people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. Over 90 percent of Goodwill’s revenue…
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Chapman Cultural Center receives support from SunTrust Foundation
April 23, 2019Chapman Cultural Center announced it received a $5,000 grant from the SunTrust Foundation. The grant was used in support of National Youth Art Month. The Council for Art Education (CFAE)…
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Dinners That Inspire Hope – Dining With Friends
April 23, 2019
After a two-year hiatus, AID Upstate revives their popular fundraiser, Dining With Friends. In its twenty-second year, Dining With Friends is an inspirational get-together that brings hope and celebrates the…
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Palmetto Goodwill honors award recipients at Shining Star Awards Banquet
April 23, 2019
On Thursday, April 18 Palmetto Goodwill held its Shining Star Awards Banquet at The College Center at Trident Technical College. Tessa Spencer of ABC News 4 hosted the event, which…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation recognized with SCPRSA Awards
April 23, 2019
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s public relations work was recently recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The annual awards…
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Friends of Sesqui to kick off 2019 concert in the part series with the McKenzie Butler Band
April 23, 2019
Friends of Sesqui is set to host a family-friendly concert in the park with music from local group, McKenzie Butler Band on Saturday, May 19th. The concert is free to…
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March of Dimes to host Lobby Day – May 1
April 22, 2019
On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 March of Dimes is hosting a Lobby Day at the South Carolina State House to bring awareness to World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day and…
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United Community Bank, Inc. raises the roof on attainable housing with $2,500 donation
April 22, 2019
Housing For All – Mount Pleasant builds fundraising momentum Housing For All – Mount Pleasant (HFAMP) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering attainable housing in South Carolina’s fourth largest municipality,…
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Center for Developmental Services
April 22, 2019
CDS is a unique partnership linking individuals and families with multi-disciplinary services for developmental evaluation, treatment, education and support. Our vision is to ensure that individuals with developmental needs and…
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Hear about Wade Hampton’s Iron Scouts, the ‘Confederate Special Forces’
April 19, 2019
They were stationed permanently behind enemy lines, where they gathered intelligence, identified targets of opportunity, and engaged in guerrilla warfare. Union soldiers dubbed them the “Iron Scouts.” To author Michael…
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$20,000 awarded to 11 local nonprofits for inaugural Beyond the Table mini-grants
April 18, 2019
Projects inspired by conversations during Central Carolina Community Foundation’s first On the Table initiative Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ center for philanthropy – awarded $20,000 total to 11…
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WREN sells out third-annual Summit; leads discussion on pay, workplace and social equity
April 18, 2019
The Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network (WREN) hosted a sell-out crowd for their third-annual conference, 2019 WREN Summit: The Time Is Now. The event, held Monday, April 1 in conjunction…
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Flower Your Home with New Selections at Spring Book Sale
April 18, 2019
It’s a chance to get your hands on some great deals and rare finds while adding to your book, music and movie collections. The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is…
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Richland Library announces Easter Schedule
April 18, 2019
All Richland Library locations will close Sunday, April 21 in observance of Easter. Local residents will still be able to access the library’s resources and information online. If you would…
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Investigator warns about sex trafficking
April 18, 2019
For safety’s sake, it’s important to know the signs of sex trafficking and for parents – especially – to ensure that children take charge of their own security. That’s what…
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Mayor Benjamin joins the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina’s Food for Thought Host Committee
April 17, 2019
Sponsorships and tickets are still available The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) announced that Mayor Stephen Benjamin will be joining the 2019 Host Committee for its brand new…
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Non Profit Minute – Max Metcalf, South Carolina Charities, Inc.
April 17, 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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Carolina Youth Development Center opens new independent living facility
April 17, 2019(L-R) Sandy Tecklenburg, Sue Shuler, ShaMarcus Simmons, Beverly Hardin, Mayor Keith Summey (Photo Credit: Diandra Dellucci Photography) Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) held a Grand Opening and Ribbon-cutting ceremony on…
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DreamBee Foundation awards Sistercare $5,000 grant
April 17, 2019
Sistercare awarded first grant during National Child Abuse Month DreamBee Foundation awarded Sistercare the first ever “The Women We Watched Freedom Grant” on April 12th at 11am in conjunction with…
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Swamp Rabbit Cafe and local non-profit to host a Tire Pull river cleanup – April 27
April 17, 2019
Local citizens are testing their strength by removing tires from the Reedy River as part of a new event, the Tire Pull. The Swamp Rabbit Cafe and the Friends of…
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Sistercare, Inc.
April 17, 2019
Sistercare seeks to provide comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence and their children and to advocate on behalf of these survivors, and to help prevent domestic violence through community…
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SCCADVASA Launches Healthy Relationships Campaign Statewide to Recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 16, 2019
The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) recognizes the eighteenth annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) with the launch of its Spring 2019 healthy relationships digital…
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SCCADVASA launches Healthy Relationships campaign statewide to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 16, 2019
The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) recognizes the eighteenth annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) with the launch of its Spring 2019 healthy relationships digital…
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Non Profit Minute – Sue Williams, Children’s Trust of South Carolina
April 16, 2019
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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More than 600 free spay-neuters for cats available now!
April 15, 2019
Grant Makes Free Surgeries Possible for Charleston County Residents PetSmart Charities® awarded a $50,000 grant to Charleston Animal Society’s Sam Greer Spay-Neuter Clinic that will pay for at least 641 FREE…
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The RBC Foundation and the Heritage Classic Foundation team up to support South Carolina’s economy
April 15, 2019
A $300,000 investment will help prepare the local workforce for future jobs Today, the RBC Foundation and the Heritage Classic Foundation announced a $300,000 commitment over the next three years…
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Whole Foods Market Community Giving Day to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank
April 15, 2019Five percent of net sales to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank on Thursday, April 18 Harvest Hope Food Bank announced that it will receive 5% of net sales from the…
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MTEC recognizes exceptional research through inaugural Prototype of the Year Awards
April 15, 2019
The Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) recognized two outstanding project teams who received the first annual Prototype of the Year Awards at our 2019 Membership Meeting. The Prototype of the…
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Pride Link raises money for LGBTQ program in the Upstate
April 15, 2019
Give OUT Day is the only National LGBTQ Day of Giving Pride Link, a new local nonprofit committed to improving the quality of life for all LGBTQ people, will participate…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new President & CEO
April 15, 2019
Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced Misty Farmer as its new President and CEO. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Farmer moved to Greenville, SC in 2014 to become Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s new…
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Hendrick Automotive Group and Lowcountry Food Bank Spring Meal Packing Event will feed families for Easter
April 15, 2019
Hendrick Automotive Group & the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) conducted a Spring Meal Packing Event this morning at the Lowcountry Food Bank’s Paul Hulsey Community Food and Nutrition Center. Volunteers…
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