Pamela Baker selected for Riley Institute at Furman Diversity Leaders Initiative’s 9th Class
January 28, 2016
McNair Law Firm is pleased to announce that Pamela A. Baker is one of 42 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding areas selected to participate in the 9th Midlands…
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Habitat honors volunteers who went above and beyond in 2015
January 27, 2016
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has built over 330 homes, transforming the lives of families with low income. At its annual volunteer appreciation breakfast on Tuesday, Habitat Greenville honored…
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Chapin We Care names Alecia Klauk as new executive director
January 27, 2016
CHAPIN, SC – The Board of Directors for Chapin We Care Center has named Alecia Klauk of Chapin as its new executive director for the organization. She will begin her new…
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Local celebrities pair with professional dancers to raise money for The ARK
January 27, 2016
SUMMERVILLE, SC – Educators, a police officer and medical professionals are just some of the people who will trade in their day jobs for dancing shoes at the sixth annual…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina releases its Grant Awards totals for 2015 in the areas of Health, Education and Social Services
January 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has released its Grant Awards totals for 2015 in the areas of Health, Education and Social Services. Since 1996, the…
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Habitat honors volunteers who went above and beyond in 2015
January 27, 2016
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has built over 330 homes, transforming the lives of families with low income. At its annual volunteer appreciation breakfast on Tuesday, Habitat Greenville honored…
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Columbia retailer, Brittons, raises $13,500 for United Way flood recovery efforts
January 26, 2016
This week United Way of the Midlands received a $13,500 donation for its flood recovery efforts from Brittons, a Columbia retailer for more than 60 years. Following the October 2015…
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Local celebrities pair with professional dancers to raise money for The ARK
January 26, 2016Educators, a police officer and medical professionals are just some of the people who will trade in their day jobs for dancing shoes at the sixth annual Dancing with The…
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Habitat’s Abigail Springs neighborhood built on business, community support
January 26, 2016
TAYLORS, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has completed construction on Abigail Springs, Greenville County’s first mixed-income development with a 100% focus on home ownership for residents of all income…
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Habitat’s Abigail Springs neighborhood built on business, community support
January 26, 2016
TAYLORS, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has completed construction on Abigail Springs, Greenville County’s first mixed-income development with a 100% focus on home ownership for residents of all income…
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Urban League of the Upstate awards $100,000 in scholarships
January 25, 2016
Urban League of the Upstate, an affiliate of the National Urban League, announced that it awarded 8 scholarships totaling over $100,000 in to Upstate Youth at its first annual MLK…
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YWCA of Greater Charleston names new Executive Director
January 22, 2016
The YWCA of Greater Charleston has selected LaVanda Brown, a seasoned social services leader, as its incoming executive director. Brown, who will begin her new role on Feb. 15, will…
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Love Where You Live: Vibrant Social Offerings in a Small Town
January 22, 2016
From JoAnn Turnquist: There are many ways a community can become connected. Its residents can unite by sharing ideas to improve the community and tackling one of the projects together.…
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Salvation Army cancels disaster training in anticipation of winter weather
January 22, 2016The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services Course, slated for Sat., Jan. 23 at 10:00 a.m. at The Salvation Army Center for Worship and Service, has been cancelled due to the…
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IABC/SC announces 2016 board of directors
January 22, 2016
Nine area communications professionals have been named to the 2016 board of directors for the South Carolina Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. “We’re preparing for a banner…
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File your taxes for free with The Cooperative Ministry
January 22, 2016The Cooperative Ministry’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to families with a household income of $54,000 or less. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation…
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File your taxes for free with The Cooperative Ministry
January 22, 2016The Cooperative Ministry’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to families with a household income of $54,000 or less. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation…
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Salvation Army cancels disaster training in anticipation of winter weather
January 22, 2016
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services Course, slated for Sat., Jan. 23 at 10:00 a.m. at The Salvation Army Center for Worship and Service, has been cancelled due to the…
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Home Works of America celebrates grant from Wells Fargo
January 21, 2016
Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $10,000 donation from Wells Fargo, purposed toward supporting home repairs and homeowners in Columbia SC (Richland County). The mission of Home…
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United Way of the Midlands Now Accepting 2016 Blueprint for Leadership Applications
January 21, 2016
Blueprint for Leadership, a program provided by United Way of the Midlands, is now accepting applications for its 2016 graduating class. The program targets diverse future community leaders who are…
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South Carolina School Boards Association Executive Director Scott Price selected for 9th class of the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative
January 21, 2016
South Carolina School Boards Association Executive Director Scott T. Price is one of 42 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding areas selected to participate in the 9th Midlands class…
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Pam Dukes elected president of S.C. Association of Council on Aging Directors
January 21, 2016
Senior Resources Executive Director Pam Dukes was elected as President of the S.C. Association of Council on Aging Directors (SCACAD) at the group’s annual meeting being held in the Charleston…
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BMW kicks off 100th anniversary build with new Habitat partnership
January 21, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – In celebration of BMW’s 100 year anniversary, the company is partnering with Habitat for Humanity in a unique way to build a new home for a family.…
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Habitat for Humanity raises walls on first home of 2016
January 21, 2016
GREER, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County will begin its 2016 build season by raising the walls of the Chappell family home in Greer. The first build of…
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BMW kicks off 100th anniversary build with new Habitat partnership
January 21, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – In celebration of BMW’s 100 year anniversary, the company is partnering with Habitat for Humanity in a unique way to build a new home for a family.…
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Habitat for Humanity raises walls on first home of 2016
January 21, 2016
GREER, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County will begin its 2016 build season by raising the walls of the Chappell family home in Greer. The first build of…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2016 to benefit Autism Academy of South Carolina
January 20, 2016The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2016 has chosen to benefit the Autism Academy of South Carolina for its compulsory class project within the Columbia, S.C. community. After a…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2016 to benefit Autism Academy of South Carolina
January 20, 2016
The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2016 has chosen to benefit the Autism Academy of South Carolina for its compulsory class project within the Columbia, S.C. community. After a…
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Greenville County Redevelopment Authority announces Board of Directors & Officers for 2016
January 13, 2016
The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) is pleased to announce its 2016 board of directors appointed by the Greenville County Council. The board’s executive committee was elected in a recent…
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Rebuild Upstate celebrates record in changing community lives
January 13, 2016
The lives of 120 Upstate families were made better in 2015 thanks to the volunteers at Rebuild Upstate. This non-profit that serves Greenville, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties more than…
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Rebuild Upstate celebrates record in changing community lives
January 13, 2016
The lives of 120 Upstate families were made better in 2015 thanks to the volunteers at Rebuild Upstate. This non-profit that serves Greenville, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties more than…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina hires Chynna Phillips
January 12, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Chynna Phillips as Project Assistant. As Project Assistant, Chynna is a vital member of the Foundation’s Initiative Team supporting the work…
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Urban League of the Upstate to award $100,000 in scholarships at the Annual MLK Dreams in Action Scholarship Breakfast
January 11, 2016
Urban League of the Upstate, an affiliate of the National Urban League, announced that it will award eight scholarships totaling over $100,000 in to Upstate Youth at the Annual MLK Dream Scholarship…
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United Way State Association CEO to step down as leader
January 11, 2016
After ten years of leadership, Tim Ervolina is making plans to step down as President and CEO of United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) in 2016. “This has been…
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Greenlink expands bike locker program
January 11, 2016
Greenlink has expanded its bike locker program by installing two new BikeLids at County Square. This addition brings Greenlink’s inventory to 10 lockers, with six located along Richardson Street outside…
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The Woodlands continues tradition of giving this holiday season
January 11, 2016
The Woodlands at Furman is spreading Christmas cheer a little further this year by donating over $3,000 to Safe Harbor. This donation was made possible through the Woodland’s annual Festival…
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S.C. Arts Commission welcomes Ashley Kerns Brown as arts education director
January 11, 2016
Ashley Kerns Brown has joined the staff of the South Carolina Arts Commission as arts education program director. “Ashley joins us at a pivotal time for our future work in…
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City Center Partnership receives 2016 community pride grant from Palmetto Pride
January 11, 2016City Center Partnership (CCP) is pleased to announce it has received a grant in the amount of $2,480 from Palmetto Pride to help the organization continue with its Planter Beautification…
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S.C. Arts Commission welcomes Ashley Kerns Brown as arts education director
January 11, 2016
Ashley Kerns Brown has joined the staff of the South Carolina Arts Commission as arts education program director. “Ashley joins us at a pivotal time for our future work in…
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The Woodlands continues tradition of giving this holiday season
January 11, 2016
The Woodlands at Furman is spreading Christmas cheer a little further this year by donating over $3,000 to Safe Harbor. This donation was made possible through the Woodland’s annual Festival…
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City Center Partnership receives 2016 community pride grant from Palmetto Pride
January 11, 2016
City Center Partnership (CCP) is pleased to announce it has received a grant in the amount of $2,480 from Palmetto Pride to help the organization continue with its Planter Beautification…
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CRA issues call for nominations
January 9, 2016
Seeking Candidates for 2016 Board of Directors The CRA Board Development Committee is seeking recommendations for CRA Board nominees for the 2016-2019 board positions. The organization is seeking Board members…
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CRA issues call for nominations
January 9, 2016
Seeking Candidates for 2016 Board of Directors The CRA Board Development Committee is seeking recommendations for CRA Board nominees for the 2016-2019 board positions. The organization is seeking Board members…
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Help us grow the movement to fight poverty in South Carolina!
January 7, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has launched its #fightpovertysc campaign to encourage others to join in the movement to fight poverty in South Carolina. In honor of the Sisters…
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YWCA-USA leader and 82nd attorney general of the US top MLK tributes
January 7, 2016
Dara Richardson-Heron, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of YWCA-USA, and Eric H. Holder, Jr., 82nd Attorney General of the United States and partner at Covington & Burling LLP, will keynote two…
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Junior League of Columbia to award Community Enrichment Grant recipients
January 6, 2016
On Thursday, January 7, 2016 the Junior League of Columbia (JLC) will be awarding 13 local nonprofits a total of $115,008 during the General Membership Meeting. The meeting begins at…
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YEScarolina reaches Title I Middle School students in an afterschool setting
January 4, 2016
Thousands of children wait afterschool for their working parents to pick them up. What are these students doing while they wait? Well, ten middle school students at Military Magnet Academy…
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Free Tax Aide Program at Lourie Center
January 4, 2016
Get ready for tax season! The Lourie Center and the AARP are offering a Tax Aide service which is free and open to the public. The AARP Tax Aide Program…
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HBA of Greenville announces new President and Board of Directors
January 4, 2016
The Home Builders Association of Greenville announces the election of its new President and Board of Directors. Joe Hoover, APB, of Hoover Custom Construction, was elected at the association’s annual…
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25th Anniversary Walk for Life/Race for Life
December 30, 2015
Saturday, Jan. 9 at Finlay Park 25 Years of Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer in the Midlands COLUMBIA, SC – One morning. One mission. Beating breast cancer in the…
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