The Honor Project raises nearly $26,000 for its 4th Annual WildMayhem Golf Tournament Charitable Beneficiaries
October 24, 2018The Honor Project’s 4th Annual WildMayhem Golf Tournament took place on September 6th, 2018 at Cobblestone Park Golf Club. The tournament benefited two local charities: Happy Wheels, a charitable organization…
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Local non-profit to host 25th anniversary celebration
October 24, 2018
In honor of 25 years protecting and restoring the Reedy River Through education, action, and advocacy, Friends of the Reedy River hosts a 25th Anniversary Celebration this fall at The…
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Rebuild Upstate’s West Greenville Initiative gets boost from cryptocurrency community
October 24, 2018
Rebuild Upstate along with Brickyard, a local business incubator, used out-of-the box thinking in the new economy market to kelp kick start a housing renovation project . Brickyard leadership became…
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Inaugural Palladium Fall Tour explores Columbia’s historic Main Street
October 23, 2018Join Palladium of Historic Columbia for the inaugural Palladium Fall Tour, a two-day behind-the-scenes tour of Main Street. This year’s theme, Stayin’ Alive on Main Street, will kick off with…
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Inaugural Palladium Fall Tour explores Columbia’s historic Main Street
October 23, 2018
Join Palladium of Historic Columbia for the inaugural Palladium Fall Tour, a two-day behind-the-scenes tour of Main Street. This year’s theme, Stayin’ Alive on Main Street, will kick off with…
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The Business Behind Gervais Street Bridge Dinner
October 20, 2018. A slew of local sponsors pitch in to make this event a success . . . Planning and executing a 1,000-person dinner isn’t something to be taken lightly. Conveying…
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M. John Heydel selected as the recipient of the 2018 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award
October 19, 2018
Healthy Learners announced M. John Heydel as the recipient of the 2018 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award. The Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award recognizes and honors an individual who…
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Community event celebrates abilities of those with Down Syndrome – October 21
October 19, 2018Family Connection of South Carolina will host its 19th Annual Columbia Buddy Walk from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 21 at Saluda Shoals Park during National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.…
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Midlands has state’s largest youth soccer club
October 19, 2018South Carolina United FC is the Palmetto State’s largest youth soccer club and aims to make a positive impact on the lives of the 4,400 children and young adults active…
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Midlands has state’s largest youth soccer club
October 19, 2018
South Carolina United FC is the Palmetto State’s largest youth soccer club and aims to make a positive impact on the lives of the 4,400 children and young adults active…
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United Way of the Piedmont seeks input from community
October 18, 2018In an effort to gauge public awareness and support of United Way’s brand, United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) has partnered with USC Upstate’s Metropolitan Studies Institute (MSI) to conduct a local…
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YEScarolina announces new Executive Director at 9th Annual Gala
October 18, 2018
The YEScarolina 9th Annual Gala was held the evening of Friday, October 12th at the Gaillard Center, the organization’s biggest fundraiser to benefit YEScarolina’s mission to empower South Carolina’s youth through entrepreneurship.…
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United Way of the Piedmont seeks input from community
October 18, 2018
In an effort to gauge public awareness and support of United Way’s brand, United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) has partnered with USC Upstate’s Metropolitan Studies Institute (MSI) to conduct a local…
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Hundreds of nonprofit leaders join together for statewide #GivingTuesday celebration
October 17, 2018
Together SC, the state’s network of nonprofit organizations, has launched South Carolina’s first-ever statewide social media collaboration using the hashtag #yalltogetherSC to coincide with #GivingTuesday, a global giving movement that…
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Dominion Energy awards $10,000 grant to Junior Achievement; hosts high school students for job shadow day
October 17, 2018
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina has received a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy. The gift to the educational nonprofit will help prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs to achieve great…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals donates $10,000 to the Saluda Shoals Foundation
October 17, 2018
The Saluda Shoals Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 gift from the Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation. The donation will help support the Park’s mission of connecting people…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces new vice president of human resources
October 16, 2018
The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, announced the hiring of Krystal Vargha as Vice President…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees raise $2.8 million for United Way
October 16, 2018BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina officially announced its annual United Way campaign results totaling a record $2.8 million. “The employees of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina are one of our…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees raise $2.8 million for United Way
October 16, 2018BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina officially announced its annual United Way campaign results totaling a record $2.8 million. “The employees of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina are one of our…
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SCHA awards $50,000 in grants for healthcare education at Clemson, USC
October 15, 2018
The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) has awarded Clemson University and the University of South Carolina $25,000 each to support the development of a high-quality healthcare workforce, with the potential…
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Construction begins on the Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center
October 15, 2018
Leadership Center takes shape in Columbia; Call to action for community This is a game-changer for our girls. The Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center is positioned to be a…
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A Midlands business donates $5000 to Homeless No More
October 15, 2018Thompson Funeral Home presented a check for $5,000 to Homeless No More President and CEO, Lila Anna Sauls to support the programs of St. Lawrence Place and help families in the…
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A Midlands business donates $5000 to Homeless No More
October 15, 2018Thompson Funeral Home presented a check for $5,000 to Homeless No More President and CEO, Lila Anna Sauls to support the programs of St. Lawrence Place and help families in the…
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Midlands Green Award Nomination open until October 29th
October 12, 2018Midlands Green Award Nomination open until October 29th The Midlands Green Awards are being presented by Keep the Midlands Beautiful and will be presented on November 16th at the 7th…
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1,188 animals adopted during Pick Me! SC
October 12, 2018
50 shelters, rescues and Petco stores worked together in South Carolina’s first statewide adoption event! More than 1,188 animals have new homes today, after a history-making statewide adoption event: Pick…
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Midlands Green Award Nomination open until October 29th
October 12, 2018
Midlands Green Award Nomination open until October 29th The Midlands Green Awards are being presented by Keep the Midlands Beautiful and will be presented on November 16th at the 7th…
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Shine the Light offers Build Your Storytelling Muscles Workshop October 16
October 11, 2018
8am to noon at Zen DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County, the Hollingsworth Funds, The Graham Foundation and…
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Columbia Police Department donates over 3,000 lbs. of supplies for disaster relief
October 10, 2018
The Columbia Police Department, in partnership with Serve & Connect donated over 3,000 lbs. of food and supplies and 10 pallets of water to those affected by flooding from Hurricane…
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Unique Boutique Serves Cancer Survivors
October 10, 2018Capital Rotarians heard the story of a unique boutique that helps cancer survivors feel whole again from the business founders – Sherry Norris (standing in photo) and Kim Neel…
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Able SC files trademark infringement lawsuit against Office of the Treasurer
October 10, 2018Nonprofit Focused on Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Aims to Avoid Confusion with “SC Able” Savings Program Able South Carolina (Able SC), a statewide nonprofit empowering individuals with disabilities to live…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation Awards $90,000 to 3 South Carolina Nonprofits
October 10, 2018
The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation announced its second annual multi-year grant cycle donations, granting a total of $90,000 over three years to three South Carolina charities that benefit child…
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Able SC files trademark infringement lawsuit against Office of the Treasurer
October 10, 2018
Nonprofit Focused on Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Aims to Avoid Confusion with “SC Able” Savings Program Able South Carolina (Able SC), a statewide nonprofit empowering individuals with disabilities to live…
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Unique Boutique Serves Cancer Survivors
October 10, 2018Capital Rotarians heard the story of a unique boutique that helps cancer survivors feel whole again from the business founders – Sherry Norris (standing in photo) and Kim Neel…
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One SC Fund awards $165,000 for Hurricane Florence relief
October 9, 2018Over $3.6 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the first round of grant awards for Hurricane Florence relief and recovery…
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Unique Docs Who Rock event to benefit Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
October 9, 2018Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) is pleased to announce a spectacular musical event benefiting incredible local children. On Saturday, March 9th, the Spartanburg County Medical Society Alliance,…
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Unique Docs Who Rock event to benefit Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
October 9, 2018Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) is pleased to announce a spectacular musical event benefiting incredible local children. On Saturday, March 9th, the Spartanburg County Medical Society Alliance,…
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One SC Fund awards $165,000 for Hurricane Florence relief
October 9, 2018
Over $3.6 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the first round of grant awards for Hurricane Florence relief and recovery…
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SOL Partners with SOS Lowcountry (Share Our Suzy) to raise money for local breast cancer patients
October 8, 2018
Starting now through Saturday, November 17, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mt. Pleasant, Summerville and Downtown Charleston will be raising money to help local women fighting breast cancer.…
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Ribbon-cutting for The Nieri Family Cottage at Boys Farm of Newberry October 13, 2018 at 2:00 PM
October 8, 2018
The Midlands children’s home, Boys Farm of Newberry will welcome a third residency cottage named “The Nieri Family Cottage” on October 13, 2018. A ribbon-cutting will be held at 2:00…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $265,450 in Fall funding
October 8, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2018 grant cycle. These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of…
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South Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention marks 10 year anniversary
October 8, 2018
This October, the South Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention marks ten years of dedicated service in raising suicide awareness and prevention programs. The local chapter’s first…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards Caritas grants to organizations supporting Lexington and Richland Counties
October 8, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2018 grant cycle. These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of…
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Congaree Land Trust presents Fall Celebration
October 8, 2018EASTOVER, SC—Join Congaree Land Trust (CLT) for its annual Fall Celebration, an afternoon dedicated to honoring the natural splendor and beauty of central South Carolina. Hosted at Wavering Place on…
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Community Forums on Incarceration, Recidivism & Reentry
October 8, 2018Announcing 3 special events on 10/11 and 10/12 featuring Becca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms, Nashville, TN (www.thistlefarms.org) A Heavenly Evening ~ Dinner with Becca Stevens October 11 at 6:30pm…
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Community Forums on Incarceration, Recidivism & Reentry
October 8, 2018
Announcing 3 special events on 10/11 and 10/12 featuring Becca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms, Nashville, TN (www.thistlefarms.org) A Heavenly Evening ~ Dinner with Becca Stevens October 11 at 6:30pm…
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Congaree Land Trust presents Fall Celebration
October 8, 2018EASTOVER, SC—Join Congaree Land Trust (CLT) for its annual Fall Celebration, an afternoon dedicated to honoring the natural splendor and beauty of central South Carolina. Hosted at Wavering Place on…
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FAFSA opens Oct. 1 for students going to college in 2019-2020
October 4, 2018
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened today for students who are planning to attend college in the 2019-2020 school year. Filling out the FAFSA is the first step for…
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Annual Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch opening October 6
October 4, 2018Piles and piles of pumpkins—thousands of them—in all shapes and sizes will go on sale starting next Saturday, October 6, as part of the annual Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch.. But…
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One SC Fund awards $165,000 for Hurricane Florence relief over $3.6 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception
October 4, 2018The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the first round of grant awards for Hurricane Florence relief and recovery projects across South Carolina. Grantees will receive a total of…
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Join thousands of walkers and runners on Oct. 13 for the 28th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K
October 4, 2018Thousands of walkers and runners are anticipated for the 28th annual Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K Saturday, Oct. 13, at Spirit Communications Park,…
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