Historic Columbia is now taking nominations for the 2018 Preservation Awards
January 22, 2018
Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for its 2018 Preservation Awards. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Feb. 15. Help Historic Columbia recognize the commendable efforts of citizens of Columbia…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 22, 2018
U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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United Way Association of South Carolina CEO to represent the state at the Customer Contact Event Series
January 19, 2018Sharing the stage with Travelocity Founder Terry Jones and Shark Tank star, Robert Herjavec, is no small feat, but Kelly Callahan Cruise is prepared to create her own path,…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 19, 2018U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 19, 2018U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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Greenville to honor Old Hickory Division
January 19, 2018
The 30th Infantry Division broke the Hindenburg line in 1918, which led to the end of World War I and created a lasting legacy for our local community. The Old…
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Greenville to honor Old Hickory Division
January 19, 2018
The 30th Infantry Division broke the Hindenburg line in 1918, which led to the end of World War I and created a lasting legacy for our local community. The Old…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 19, 2018
U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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Acclaimed Southern author and best-selling novelist to headline event benefiting Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
January 19, 2018
February 1st Event to Entertain Local Book-lovers While Raising Funds for Children Battling Cancer SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Rick Bragg and best-selling novelist Cassandra King Conroy…
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AMA Charleston announces Spark! Giving Award
January 17, 2018
The American Marketing Association, Charleston Chapter (AMA Charleston) announced a new category in this year’s Spark! Awards, recognizing the outstanding creative achievements of Charleston area marketers. The Giving Award will…
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Eligible donors urged to join lifesaving team this winter
January 16, 2018
Community members are invited to join the American Red Cross, City of Columbia and Mayor Steve Benjamin at the 8th annual ‘Hoop It Up’ Blood Drive. Donors are encouraged to roll…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new board members
January 16, 2018Rebuild Upstate has added two new board members, who will serve three-year terms helping grow this agency that does home repairs across the region. Michael Cunningham is the Vice President…
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BB&T Fall for Greenville donates festival proceeds to local nonprofit organizations
January 16, 2018
Festival launches Fall for Giving grant program BB&T Fall for Greenville board members and event partners today presented $42,500 to 14 nonprofit organizations from the local community and recognized the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Lesley Gadson, Empowered U
January 16, 2018
The MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer. …
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NANOE to install Louis Fawcett, III as President
January 16, 2018
Louis Fawcett, after serving more than four years at EdVenture as Senior Vice President of Principal Gifts, has accepted the position of President of the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives (NANOE).…
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Smashburger, Lexington “Pay What You Want” to support Epworth
January 15, 2018
Smashburger’s Lexington location will host a “Pay What You Want” day on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, with all proceeds supporting Epworth Children’s Home. For one day only, guests are invited to…
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2018 MLK Celebration award recipients announced
January 15, 2018Two community leaders and an organization from the Charleston area will be honored with awards at the 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration next week. Joan Robinson-Berry,…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System dedicates first Habitat home of 2018
January 15, 2018
Bon Secours St. Francis employees welcomed a new neighbor into Greenville’s Sterling community on Friday, dedicating the home that they built with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County for Brad…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new board members
January 15, 2018
Rebuild Upstate has added two new board members, who will serve three-year terms helping grow this agency that does home repairs across the region. Michael Cunningham is the Vice President…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new board members
January 15, 2018
Rebuild Upstate has added two new board members, who will serve three-year terms helping grow this agency that does home repairs across the region. Michael Cunningham is the Vice President…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System dedicates first Habitat home of 2018
January 15, 2018
Bon Secours St. Francis employees welcomed a new neighbor into Greenville’s Sterling community on Friday, dedicating the home that they built with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County for Brad…
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2018 MLK Celebration award recipients announced
January 15, 2018
Two community leaders and an organization from the Charleston area will be honored with awards at the 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration next week. Joan Robinson-Berry,…
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Twelve South Carolina schools named finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
January 12, 2018
Twelve South Carolina schools are finalists for the 2018 Palmetto’s Finest Schools Awards after extensive evaluations by fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process includes elements on…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center receives gift of $500,000 for campaign to help meet the needs of children in the Lowcountry
January 11, 2018Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has received a $500,000 challenge gift to their capital campaign, Above and Beyond:…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center receives gift of $500,000 for campaign to help meet the needs of children in the Lowcountry
January 11, 2018
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has received a $500,000 challenge gift to their capital campaign, Above and Beyond:…
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The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 10, 2018Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting and Columbia-based Hubbell Power…
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The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 10, 2018Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting and Columbia-based Hubbell Power…
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United Way of the Midlands names GB Olsen as Vice President of Resource Development
January 9, 2018United Way of the Midlands announced the promotion of GB Olsen to Vice President of Resource Development earlier today. “GB has been a valued member of the team at United…
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Walk historic rice fields at The Ponds in Summerville – January 28
January 9, 2018
History talk about rice cultivation precedes walk The early history of Carolina’s principal cash crop, rice, is still visible in the swamps of the Lowcountry and particularly at The Ponds.…
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United Way of the Midlands names GB Olsen as Vice President of Resource Development
January 9, 2018
United Way of the Midlands announced the promotion of GB Olsen to Vice President of Resource Development earlier today. “GB has been a valued member of the team at United…
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Junior League of Columbia to award Community Impact Grants
January 8, 2018
The Junior League of Columbia will open a Request for Proposals for Community Impact Grants on Jan. 12. A total of $150,000 will be awarded to organizations in the Greater…
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The Salvation Army thanks the community for a successful Christmas season
January 5, 2018
A letter from Major Henry Morris, Area Commander, The Salvation Army of the Midlands: Thanks to generous community efforts, The Salvation Army of the Midlands raised over $346,016.36 with our…
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Family Promise Benefit Gala – February 10
January 4, 2018
Family Promise Gears Up for Fourth Year of Support for Families Experiencing Homelessness with Night of Promise Gala Family Promise of the Midlands, a faith-based initiative that provides shelter…
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Senior Resources begins construction on new Meals on Wheels site
January 3, 2018
Senior Resources is excited to begin construction this week of a new Meals on Wheels site at its central office building on Millwood Avenue. When complete, the 900-square foot facility…
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Charleston’s interim chief of police to lead 2018 MLK Parade
January 3, 2018Jerome Taylor, interim chief of police for the Charleston Police Department, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Taylor…
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Charleston’s interim chief of police to lead 2018 MLK Parade
January 3, 2018
Jerome Taylor, interim chief of police for the Charleston Police Department, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Taylor…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance names Sara Hazzard President and CEO
January 2, 2018
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Sara Hazzard has been named President and CEO of the organization effective January 1, 2018. “We are excited to welcome Sara Hazzard…
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Capital Rotary inducts banker, healthcare professional
January 2, 2018Commercial banker Austin McVay (second from left in photo) and healthcare professional Jon Belsher (second from right) have been inducted into Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club. McVay – shown with…
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Capital Rotary inducts banker, healthcare professional
January 2, 2018Commercial banker Austin McVay (second from left in photo) and healthcare professional Jon Belsher (second from right) have been inducted into Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club. McVay – shown with…
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Rebuild Upstate elects 2018 Board Officers
December 30, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The Rebuild Upstate Board has elected its 2018 officers to help guide the Upstate nonprofit that has repaired and rehabilitated more than 600 homes of low-income residents…
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Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas awarded for program excellence by United Way of the Piedmont
December 30, 2017Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), formerly The Children’s Security Blanket, was recently selected to receive a Program Excellence Award from the United Way of the Piedmont for…
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Rebuild Upstate elects 2018 Board Officers
December 30, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The Rebuild Upstate Board has elected its 2018 officers to help guide the Upstate nonprofit that has repaired and rehabilitated more than 600 homes of low-income residents…
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Global Grant Scholar visits Capital Rotary
December 29, 2017Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose receives banners from clubs in Nairobi and Ireland from Catherine Glen, a former Rotary Global Grant Scholar studying in the field of peace and conflict…
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Global Grant Scholar visits Capital Rotary
December 29, 2017
Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose receives banners from clubs in Nairobi and Ireland from Catherine Glen, a former Rotary Global Grant Scholar studying in the field of peace and conflict…
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City’s Pet of the Week: Apollo
December 21, 2017
Meet Animal Services’ new Pet of the Week, Apollo. Apollo is a 3-year-old, American Foxhound mix. He is a very sweet boy but has a high energy level. This loving “furbaby” has…
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2018 MLK Celebration keynote speakers announced
December 21, 2017Charleston’s ten-day Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the largest and longest running event of its kind in South Carolina, will be headlined in January by Joan Robinson-Berry, vice…
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2018 MLK Celebration keynote speakers announced
December 21, 2017
Charleston’s ten-day Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the largest and longest running event of its kind in South Carolina, will be headlined in January by Joan Robinson-Berry, vice…
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The Fifth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $300,000 to grant wishes for S.C. wish kids
December 19, 2017In February 2017 all eyes were on the stage as wish kid, Grayson, walked onstage at the Wish Ball. The audience held their collective breath as the emcee told Grayson,…
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The Fifth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $300,000 to grant wishes for S.C. wish kids
December 19, 2017In February 2017 all eyes were on the stage as wish kid, Grayson, walked onstage at the Wish Ball. The audience held their collective breath as the emcee told Grayson,…
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Midlands Education & Business Alliance (MEBA) announces a new partnership for 2018 with ATD Midlands
December 18, 2017Photo (L to R): Randy Odom, Cep Cantey, Dr Craig Witherspoon, Valerie Richardson, Mary Snipes, Dr. Ron Rhames, Dr. J.R Green, Ron Harvey In early December, the Association for Talent…
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