ReWa honored by SCDHEC for Environmental Protection
May 25, 2016
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) received the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) Facility Award of Excellence for 2015. The Facility Award of…
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Pawmetto Lifeline wins national recognition from Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation
May 25, 2016Pawmetto Lifeline has been recognized as a winner of the 2016 Mutts Across America: 50 States/50 Shelters award. Mutts Across America, an annual program which provides funds and support to…
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“Batter Up!” Pawmetto Lifeline launches calendar competition featuring Columbia Fireflies baseball team
May 25, 2016Pawmetto Lifeline announced the launch of their 2017 Calendar Competition featuring the Columbia Fireflies Baseball Team. Each month the calendar will showcase a Fireflies baseball player and a local pet…
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Dominion supports American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign
May 25, 2016
Smoke Alarms installed by Red Cross and partners have saved 11 lives in South Carolina since December The American Red Cross announced that the Dominion Foundation, on behalf of Dominion…
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“Batter Up!” Pawmetto Lifeline launches calendar competition featuring Columbia Fireflies baseball team
May 25, 2016
Pawmetto Lifeline announced the launch of their 2017 Calendar Competition featuring the Columbia Fireflies Baseball Team. Each month the calendar will showcase a Fireflies baseball player and a local pet…
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Pawmetto Lifeline wins national recognition from Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation
May 25, 2016
Pawmetto Lifeline has been recognized as a winner of the 2016 Mutts Across America: 50 States/50 Shelters award. Mutts Across America, an annual program which provides funds and support to…
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Dominion supports American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign
May 24, 2016Smoke Alarms installed by Red Cross and partners have saved 11 lives in South Carolina since December The American Red Cross announced that the Dominion Foundation, on behalf of Dominion…
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YMCA Spirit Center dedicated
May 24, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – A dedication ceremony of the YMCA Spirit Center provided by Lillian and Ellis Darby took place on Friday, May 20, on the campus of the Caine Halter Family…
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EdVenture launches Military Appreciation Days May 30th, July 4th and November 11th
May 24, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum will host Military Appreciation Days on May 30, July 4 and November 11th offering free admission to all military members and dependents. The three days…
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East Cooper Community Outreach presents Client Choice Farmers Market
May 24, 2016
New initiative to improve healthy food options for clients . MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) will host its second Client Choice Farmers Market on Wednesday, as part…
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Greenville Little Theatre awarded $42,208 by Greenville Women Giving
May 23, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – On May 16, 2016, Greenville Women Giving held its Tenth Anniversary Celebration to award its 2016 grantees. Greenville Little Theatre was awarded $42,208 to upgrade antiquated lighting…
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10th anniversary Midlands Go Red for Women Luncheon a huge success
May 23, 2016
Over 220 men and women of the Midlands community attended the 10th annual Midlands Go Red for Women Luncheon at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center on Thursday, May…
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Washington Center receives Greenville Women Giving Grant
May 23, 2016
Greenville Women Giving Awards Generous Funding to Assist with the Construction of a Wheelchair Accessible Nature Trail GREENVILLE, SC – On May 16, Greenville Women Giving held its 10th…
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South State Bank makes $10,000 gift to CommunityWorks
May 23, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – CommunityWorks (CW) is excited to announce that they have received a gift of $10,000 from South State Bank. This is the eighth year that South State Bank…
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The Family Shelter welcomes Natascha Gochett as its CEO and Director of Philanthropy
May 23, 2016
Natascha Gochett, current Development Director for Transitions Homeless Center, has been named as the CEO and Director of Philanthropy for The Family Shelter, Inc.. She will officially assume this new…
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Greenville Women Giving awards generous funding to assist with the construction of a wheelchair accessible nature trail
May 20, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – On May 16, Greenville Women Giving held its 10th Annual Meeting to award grant funding for their 2016 cycle. Washington Center received $35,450 to assist with funding…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia announces 2016 Big of the Year
May 20, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is proud to announce Julia Evans as Big of the Year 2016 for the state of South Carolina. Julia will…
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Lowcountry Red Cross volunteer assisting with disaster relief in Houston
May 19, 2016Texas has been having a tough year with disaster after disaster impacting the Lone Star State, and American Red Cross workers, including several from South Carolina, have been helping affected…
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Pawmetto Lifeline Offering $20 Spay/Neuter Surgeries for Puppies & Kittens with PetSmart Charities Grant
May 19, 2016Pawmetto Lifeline says kittens and puppies can go into heat as early as 4 and 5 months old Sponsored by PetSmart Charities® “Precious, Not Parents” campaign offers $20 spay/neuter surgeries…
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Pawmetto Lifeline Offering $20 Spay/Neuter Surgeries for Puppies & Kittens with PetSmart Charities Grant
May 19, 2016
Pawmetto Lifeline says kittens and puppies can go into heat as early as 4 and 5 months old Sponsored by PetSmart Charities® “Precious, Not Parents” campaign offers $20 spay/neuter surgeries…
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Lowcountry Red Cross volunteer assisting with disaster relief in Houston
May 19, 2016
Texas has been having a tough year with disaster after disaster impacting the Lone Star State, and American Red Cross workers, including several from South Carolina, have been helping affected…
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Students can still apply for Youth Corps!
May 18, 2016
Student after student has stated, “This year has been life changing for me.” And students can still apply! Application deadline for the next round of interviews is May 30, 2016…
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YMCA funds for Mission will serve local youth and families
May 17, 2016
The mission of the YMCA of Greenville is to improve the lives of people in Greenville County by focusing its efforts on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Each…
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Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity teams with Lowe’s for Westside Revitalization Blitz
May 17, 2016
GREENWOOD, SC – Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity has joined forces with Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers from 14 Upstate stores in a first of its kind daylong blitz to revitalize…
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Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity teams with Lowe’s for Westside Revitalization Blitz
May 17, 2016
GREENWOOD, SC – Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity has joined forces with Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers from 14 Upstate stores in a first of its kind daylong blitz to revitalize…
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Senior volunteers provide hands-on help to art program for veterans
May 16, 2016
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of the Midlands is excited to announce a partnership with Creative Journey, an art outreach program for veterans sponsored by the City of…
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Columbia attorney William Witherspoon to lead SC Bar
May 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia attorney William K. Witherspoon will be installed as the 2016-17 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 19, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…
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Columbia attorney William Witherspoon to lead SC Bar
May 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia attorney William K. Witherspoon will be installed as the 2016-17 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 19, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…
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St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Foundation awards Cloak and Sword grant to Meals on Wheels program
May 13, 2016
Senior Resources received a $1,500 grant from the Cloak and Sword Fund of the St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Foundation to support the Meals on Wheels program. The funding will be used to…
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Destination Riverbanks welcomes return of popular pinnipeds
May 13, 2016Grand opening of Sea Lion Landing set for Thursday, June 9 . After seven years and great anticipation, California sea lions and harbor seals are making an incredible return to…
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Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic raises $172,000 for 2,800 free patient visits during ninth annual golf invitational fundraiser
May 12, 2016
Longtime Johns Island resident Wayne Dubose credits Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic (BIFMC), a non-profit organization that provides free health care to uninsured, low income adults who live or work…
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Nonprofit teams come together to explore the power of mindset in leadership
May 12, 2016DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Leading Forward: The Mindset of the Nonprofit Leader,” part of…
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St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Foundation awards Cloak and Sword grant to Meals on Wheels program
May 12, 2016
Senior Resources received a $1,500 grant from the Cloak and Sword Fund of the St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Foundation to support the Meals on Wheels program. The funding will be used to…
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Nonprofit teams come together to explore the power of mindset in leadership
May 12, 2016
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Leading Forward: The Mindset of the Nonprofit Leader,” part of…
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Upstate Splash Freestyle Jam
May 11, 2016
Local musicians band together to help end childhood drowning Greenville, SC – Local Musician Charles Hedgepath and Upstate Splash Charity announce the first ever Upstate Splash Freestyle Jam. Upstate Splash…
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Monroe Free, President, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County
May 11, 2016
UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Monroe…
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Upstate Splash Freestyle Jam
May 11, 2016
Local musicians band together to help end childhood drowning Greenville, SC – Local Musician Charles Hedgepath and Upstate Splash Charity announce the first ever Upstate Splash Freestyle Jam. Upstate Splash…
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American Red Cross of Lowcountry SC announces new board member
May 10, 2016The American Red Cross of Lowcountry SC announced that Dave Miller has joined the Board of Directors. Miller brings 22 years of experience working in blood services in the US…
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American Red Cross of Lowcountry SC announces new board member
May 10, 2016
The American Red Cross of Lowcountry SC announced that Dave Miller has joined the Board of Directors. Miller brings 22 years of experience working in blood services in the US…
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Patricia Moore-Pastides to host 10th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon
May 9, 2016
Patricia Moore-Pastides and the American Heart Association will welcome over 200 Midlands area men and women at the 10th Anniversary Midlands Go Red for Women Luncheon on Thursday, May 12at…
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Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors
May 9, 2016
Calhoun County School District Superintendent, Dr. Steve Wilson, has been named the 2017 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties Chief Instructional Officer,…
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Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors
May 9, 2016
Calhoun County School District Superintendent, Dr. Steve Wilson, has been named the 2017 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties Chief Instructional Officer,…
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More than $1.6 million in donations raised during Midlands Gives 2016
May 9, 2016Preliminary results and prize winners announced for annual online giving challenge Thanks to an incredible groundswell of support from corporate partners, participating nonprofits and thousands of everyday philanthropists who made…
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More than $1.6 million in donations raised during Midlands Gives 2016
May 9, 2016
Preliminary results and prize winners announced for annual online giving challenge Thanks to an incredible groundswell of support from corporate partners, participating nonprofits and thousands of everyday philanthropists who made…
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Pawmetto Lifeline announces low-cost Wellness Program now open to the public
May 5, 2016
Pawmetto Lifeline announced the opening of their Wellness Program, which will be offering a wide range of affordable, high-quality veterinary services for animals in the Midlands community. Pet owners and…
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Midlands Ride of Silence announces May 18 as worldwide ride date
May 5, 2016The Midlands Ride of Silence honoring cyclists who have been hit or killed by motorists will take place on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 7 p.m. The ride will start…
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Building Industry Charitable Foundation awards grants for $70,000 for Flood Relief
May 5, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Since October 2015, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation has provided grants totaling $115,000 to support neighbors across the state that were victims of the historic rain event…
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Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of Michelin/Greenville Technical College Build
May 5, 2016
GREER, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, Michelin, and Greenville Technical College celebrated several milestones together on Wednesday, May 4, with the completion of the first home of…
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Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of Michelin/Greenville Technical College Build
May 5, 2016
GREER, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, Michelin, and Greenville Technical College celebrated several milestones together on Wednesday, May 4, with the completion of the first home of…
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Midlands Ride of Silence announces May 18 as worldwide ride date
May 5, 2016
The Midlands Ride of Silence honoring cyclists who have been hit or killed by motorists will take place on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 7 p.m. The ride will start…
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