Amber Stewart joins Greenville Housing Fund in Advocacy Role
July 2, 2024
The Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) has added Amber Stewart as its Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, starting July 22, 2024. Stewart, who is relocating from Charleston to join GHF,…
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A Marketing Agency with Upstate ties wins 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024
A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. Two of…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting entries for 2024 competitive exhibits
July 1, 2024
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 9-20, 2024 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, Anne Marie Ashworth, appointed to the Board of Directors for New Horizon Family Health Services
July 1, 2024
Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of Anne Marie Ashworth, CFP® to the board of directors of New Horizon Family Health Services, Inc. New Horizon Family Health Services has been…
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BASF ECMS celebrates graduation of fourth cohort in Apprenticeship Program
June 28, 2024
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) celebrated completion of the fourth cohort of apprentices from its North American Apprenticeship Program on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The apprenticeship program is…
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Upcountry History Museum Presents Unique Exhibit of Iconic Artist, Frida Kahlo
June 27, 2024
Recognized as one of Mexico’s most prolific and well-known female artists, Frida Kahlo’s work has been the subject of many exhibitions. In this traveling retrospective, “Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens…
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Greenville Jewish Federation’s garners Rotary grant
June 27, 2024
The Greenville Jewish Federation was one of 14 organizations given community impact grants by the Rotary Club of Greenville City Center Rotary last week. The Greenville Jewish Federation creates a…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Monroe Free, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County
June 26, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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KIND of the Upstate surprised by TODAY, nonprofit receives $45,000
June 26, 2024
When Caroline Giguere and Francie Todd woke up two Fridays ago, they knew it was going to be a big day. KIND of the Upstate, the nonprofit they founded in 2020,…
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Countybank Foundation presents $5,000 to Greer Community Ministries
June 26, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $5,000 to Greer Community Ministries (GCM). The donation will support more than 650 meals for residents in need.…
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SC Women in Leadership announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
June 26, 2024
Board Taps Sara Ballard as Executive Director SC Women in Leadership (SC WIL) announced its 2024-2025 Board of Directors which includes 12 members with diverse professional backgrounds who share a…
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The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Director of Communications and Marketing
June 25, 2024
Bishop Daniel Richards is pleased to announce that he has called Ms. Jessica St. Clair Smith to serve as Director of Communications and Marketing for the Episcopal Diocese of Upper…
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SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead
June 24, 2024
SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead, a new role that will build resources and opportunities for life sciences startups in South Carolina. Lee will oversee the operations…
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Supported by Movement 2030 investment, United Way of the Piedmont announces two Higher Education Community Resource Coordinators
June 24, 2024
Despite billions in economic investment over the last decade, Spartanburg ranks in the bottom 10% of counties nationwide for economic mobility. Movement 2030 is an unprecedented community-led initiative in Spartanburg…
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Anna Spatafora joins United Way of Pickens County as Director of Education
June 21, 2024
United Way of Pickens County is pleased to announce that Anna Spatafora has joined its leadership team as the Director of Education. Anna comes to United Way of Pickens County…
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Nominate a Woman of Distinction
June 20, 2024
All of us know that woman—the woman who does it all. She has excelled in her career and is a mentor in the community. A Shero. We want to hear…
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Countybank Foundation donates $15K to Church of God Home for Children
June 18, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $15,000 to the SC Church of God Home for Children. The SC Church of God Home for Children…
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Rose Davis of Rebuild Upstate wins national award
June 18, 2024
Rebuild Upstate’s Community Engagement Director Rose Davis has been awarded the National Jefferson Award through Multiplying Good’s Upstate Changemakers Program. For more than 50 years, the Jefferson Awards have been…
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Upcountry History Museum channels the ‘Force’ for newest exhibition
June 17, 2024
Iconic movies produce memorable characters and memorable characters often create lasting identities by the costumes they wear. There’s no mistaking who the characters are in “Finding the Force…Awakening an Empire,”…
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SCbio welcomes Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for new Greenville life science hub
June 17, 2024
SCbio welcomes Kimberly Penick as Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for Main Street Labs, the newest 100,000-square-foot development in downtown Greenville that will become a laboratory hub for life sciences.…
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YMCA of Greenville receives inaugural Greenville Triumph & Liberty Soccer Foundation Grant, expanding Youth Sports access
June 12, 2024
The YMCA of Greenville announced it has received the inaugural grant from the Greenville Triumph & Liberty Soccer Foundation. The $100,000 gift will significantly enhance the YMCA of Greenville’s Youth…
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Project Hope Foundation set to open new location on Campus of Greenwood Genetic Center
June 12, 2024
Project Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a lifespan of services for the autism community, plans to open a new location on the 191-acre Greenwood Genetic…
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Education measures show reading improvements and math achievement challenges
June 11, 2024
South Carolina Children Continue to Rank in the Bottom 10, According to the Annual KIDS COUNT Report Released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation Several critical education indicators show mixed…
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New remote volunteer role fosters literacy engagement across the state
June 10, 2024
Turning Pages SC, a nonprofit that believes anyone can move up and ahead through the power of reading, has introduced a remote volunteer program for community residents to give back…
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Countybank Foundation donation supports Terrific Kids program
June 6, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $1,000 to the Kiwanis Club of Simpsonville. The donation will be used to purchase supplies to support the…
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YMCA Camp Greenville dedicates brand-new cabin to former YMCA Executive Director, Charlie Johnson, allowing for additional campers
June 5, 2024
YMCA Camp Greenville Dedicates Brand-New Cabin To Former YMCA Executive Director, Charlie Johnson, Allowing For Additional Campers The YMCA of Greenville today honored the legacy of the late Charlie Johnson…
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Medicinal Whiskey Charity raises $150,000 for Upstate charities
June 3, 2024
Medicinal Whiskey Charity, an organization founded by local bourbon enthusiasts to help fight childhood illness, raised $150,000 at their Kentucky Derby Party event on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 to benefit…
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Leadership changes coming to Habitat Greenville
June 3, 2024
After almost 16 years helping to transform affordable homeownership in our community, Monroe Free will be retiring as President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County this December.…
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FUEL accepting applications for nonprofit grant program
May 30, 2024
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency, is accepting applications until June 17 for its FUEL for Good Grant program for the second half of 2024. As part of its…
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CEOs welcome the Samora family to their new Habitat Greenville home
May 30, 2024
On a street off of White Horse Road, the Samora family walked into the first home they have ever owned Wednesday afternoon. And 30 some community and business leaders were…
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Long-time special education educator Linda Hill receives the 2024 Barbara Stone Community Leadership Award
May 28, 2024
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting, and creating, visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, presented Linda Hill with the 2024 Barbara Stone…
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Award-winning ATD SC Chapter teams up with ATD Buffalo Niagara for groundbreaking webinar on technology and workplace education
May 28, 2024
The South Carolina Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD SC), recipient of numerous accolades for its commitment to excellence in talent development, announced a collaborative effort with the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jennifer Tice, Lily Pad
May 23, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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The Hispanic Alliance and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to gather healthcare community to discuss study’s finding barriers to quality care among Greenville’s Hispanic population
May 23, 2024
On June 4 at 9:00 am at the Greenville ONE Center, Upstate medical professionals will come together at Allied4Health, a free, one-hour event presented by Hispanic Alliance and Bon Secours…
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Spartanburg Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD) returns on June 1
May 23, 2024
The highly anticipated Spartanburg Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD) is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Carver Middle School located at 467 S.…
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533 Cyclists tackle the 47th annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell & Marion
May 22, 2024
The 47th annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell & Marion on Monday, May 20 saw the ascent of approximately 436 cyclists on Mt. Michell and 97 on Marion. The cyclists began…
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Nominations are open for Girl Scouts Women of Distinction!
May 22, 2024
Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Girl Scout Women of Distinction honorees! This prestigious recognition celebrates women…
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The ever-curious ‘George’ spending his summer at the Upcountry History Museum
May 22, 2024
Straight from the television screen and pages of countless stories from his exploits, that inquisitive little monkey named Curious George will make the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County his…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands honors fifteen gold award Girl Scouts
May 20, 2024
Through the Gold Award, girls not only provide solutions that last to some of society’s biggest problems—like cleaner oceans, equity in girls’ education, and greater access to science and technology…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2024 Blue Star Museum
May 17, 2024
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and…
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Together SC announces new Board Chair, national grant, and CEO transition
May 16, 2024
Together SC, the only statewide membership organization focused on bringing together SC’s leaders and partners to strengthen the state’s entire nonprofit community, made several significant announcements during its Annual Membership…
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YMCA of Greenville’s 2024 Annual Campaign raises more than $1.5 million to ensure accessibility for all
May 15, 2024
YMCA of Greenville’s 2024 Annual Campaign Raises More Than $1.5 Million to Ensure Accessibility for All YMCA of Greenville announced today that it has raised more than $1.5 million for…
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Countybank Foundation donates $1,000 to Next Level Lifestyles
May 15, 2024
David Tompkins, Commercial Banking Manager for Countybank, recently presented a check for $1,000 to Next Level Lifestyles to support their operation. The donation was given on behalf of the Countybank…
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South Carolina Children’s Theatre receives Greenville Women Giving grant
May 15, 2024
The South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT) has been awarded a significant grant from Greenville Women Giving (GWG) to support the theatre’s Transformative Theatre for Sensory Sensitive Families project. GWG funds…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina distributes $1.3 million in grants
May 14, 2024
Foundation Releases 2024 Cycle 1 Grantee Partners The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has announced its Cycle 1 grant awards. In this funding distribution, the Foundation awarded 94…
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Francis Marion University and Together SC announce 2024 Nonprofit Leadership Award
May 14, 2024
Francis Marion University (FMU) and Together SC announced Sarah Pope as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership. Named after Fred Sheheen,…
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Rebuild Upstate surpasses 1,000th ramp built to help older adults age in place
May 14, 2024During National Older Americans Month, Rebuild Upstate celebrates the completion of its 1,000th accessibility ramp. Rebuild Upstate serves low-income homeowners by making repairs and accessibility improvements to create safe, livable…
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Client Relations Counselor – Bilingual Spanish Speaking
May 13, 2024
Position Title: Client Relations Counselor (SPANISH SPEAKING) Department: Family Violence Intervention Program Organization Summary: 2024 celebrates 105 years of Compass helping Upstate Citizens, founded as a girls home on Main…
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Leader in wildlife research expands facilities, public programs
May 13, 2024
Nemours Wildlife Foundation cuts ribbon on Eugene and Laura duPont Conservation Hall, announces fall tours Nemours Wildlife Foundation and supporters recently cut the ribbon on the Eugene and Laura duPont…
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South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announces 2024-2025 president and board of directors
May 13, 2024
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2024-2025 officers and board of directors during the Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach. SCEDA and its 650+ members have been the…
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