South Carolina First Steps celebrates 25 years of preparing children for success in school and life
June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the creation of South Carolina First Steps. Since inception, First Steps has impacted over one million children during the most important stage…
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New Morning appoints Wilbur E. Johnson as new Board of Directors Chair
June 26, 2024
Charleston Attorney to Chair New Morning’s Board of Directors, Effective July 1 New Morning, a South Carolina nonprofit organization working to expand access to affordable contraceptive and family planning services…
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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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New partnership gives free kids books to local families to boost SC literacy
June 26, 2024
The Family Pages will gift a free bag of kids’ books to all Turning Pages’ adult learners who have kids at home In a powerful move to foster reading at…
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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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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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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to support more than 100 South Carolina nonprofits
June 19, 2024
The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation recently awarded more than $800,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across South Carolina, part of more than $4.2 million given across six states in the…
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South Carolina Junior Achievement volunteer receives top national honor
June 18, 2024
South Carolina business leader is awarded Junior Achievement’s top volunteer leadership award for empowering students to own their economic success Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JA) announced that Tim Vaughn…
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Congaree Vista Guild announces new board members
June 17, 2024
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the election of new board members for 2024-2027. The organization has a 13-member board, six of whom are selected by the current board members,…
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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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Healthy Learners welcomes new Community Manager Charline Dickerson
June 12, 2024
Healthy Learners is pleased to announce the appointment of Charline Dickerson as the new Community Manager for the Midlands region. Charline has a wealth of experience in social work and…
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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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Jeffrey Richardson named acting Executive Director of Historic Columbia
June 11, 2024
Historic Columbia announced the appointment of Jeffrey Richardson as Acting Executive Director, effective Friday, June 28, 2024. Jeffrey brings a wealth of museum experience, passion for historic preservation, and a…
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The Therapy Place adds three new board members
June 10, 2024
As The Therapy Place, Inc continues to expand in size- it’s also expanding in hands, adding three new members to the Board of Directors. “We have so much going on, adding to…
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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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Mission Lexington launches Summer Snack Pack Program for kids
June 6, 2024
Mission Lexington announced the launch of our Summer Snack Pack Program, designed to provide nutritious snacks to children in need throughout the summer months. In the first week of June,…
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Columbia Museum of Art presents (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art
June 6, 2024
Major traveling exhibition of Art Bridges Cohort Program’s American South Consortium The Columbia Museum of Art presents (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art, a collaborative exhibition that explores the rich,…
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Memorial Charity Golf Tournament to benefit The Big Red Barn Retreat hosted at The Member’s Club at Wildewood Golf Course
June 5, 2024
The Annual Leon Irons’ Memorial Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Sept. 16th, 2024, at the prestigious Members Club at Wildewood Golf Course. This exclusive event, presented by Truist,…
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100 Women Who Care Midlands SC donates $11,000 to Tracy Starling Yates Foundation
June 4, 2024
100 Women Who Care Midlands SC at their 2nd quarter meeting elected to support the Tracy Starling Yates Foundation with a donation of $11,062.50. Members of 100 Women Who Care…
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Tempur-Pedic transforms RMHC Columbia with new mattresses
June 4, 2024
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Columbia, SC announced a significant renovation of our guest rooms, thanks to a generous donationfrom our global partner, Tempur-Pedic. On Thursday, June 6th, 2024, we…
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AllSouth hosted Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Fort Jackson-Palmetto State Chapter of AUSA
June 4, 2024
AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosted its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina. Thanks to the…
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League of Women Voters of Columbia Area provides website with election information
June 4, 2024
The League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area (LWVCA) offers a nonpartisan online election information resource at the website VOTE411.org. VOTE411 is a “one-stop shop” source of election information.…
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Steel Hands Brewing kicks off & gives back at Nashville Nights summer concert series
June 4, 2024
Steel Hands Brewing kicks off its fourth annual Nashville Nights concert series, presented by Jim Hudson Audi of Columbia, this Friday, June 7th 2024 from 6-9pm! Nashville Nights features talented…
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Nonprofit transforms Orangeburg DSS office to serve youth in foster care
June 3, 2024
At a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon coinciding with National Foster Care Awareness Month, Lily Pad, together with the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS), opened its 21st Lily Pad in…
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South Carolina Brewers Guild announces annual beerfest
May 31, 2024
The festival will take place October 12, 2024 at Segra Park in Columbia. The South Carolina Brewer’s Guild (SCBG) has announced their annual beerfest, with a new name, updated logo,…
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Kids can eat free as part of summer meals program in Lexington Two
May 29, 2024
Lexington Two announces hours and locations for this summer’s federally funded child nutrition program that provides free, nutritious breakfast and lunch meals through the months when youth are out of…
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Mirci consolidates facilities to combat mental illness and homelessness in Columbia, SC
May 28, 2024
The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (“Mirci”), a leading mental health nonprofit dedicated to addressing mental illness and housing instability in Columbia, is proud to announce the consolidation of its…
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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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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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Entrepreneur Minute – Della Watkins, Columbia Museum of Art
May 21, 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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Historic Columbia announces 2024 Preservation Award Winners
May 21, 2024
Awards honor individuals and projects for design and preservation accomplishments Historic Columbia (HC) announced the recipients of its 2024 Preservation Awards. Each year, HC celebrates Preservation Month by recognizing local projects and leaders that have maintained…
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$418,700 awarded to 16 Midlands nonprofits for community improvement projects
May 21, 2024
Central Carolina Community Foundation awarded $418,700 to 16 organizations this year through its Connected Communities Grant. The 16 nonprofits will launch projects to improve the quality of life in the…
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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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Together SC
May 17, 2024
Together SC serves the thousands of South Carolinians dedicated to community service, leadership, and caring through nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. Together SC is comprised of 800+ member organizations that consist…
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Columbia Museum of Art offers free summer admission to South Carolinians
May 17, 2024
Supported by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program The Columbia Museum of Art has been selected to participate in Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program, a transformative, three-year…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society names Kimberly Reen as its 2024 Midlands Visionary of the Year
May 16, 2024
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced Kimberly Reen as the 2024 Midlands Visionary of the Year winner, she spearheaded an incredible 10-week campaign leading her team Hope Shines Bright…
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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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Joining forces to support Healthy Learners’ signature fundraising event, Nashville Songwriters in the Round
May 15, 2024
Healthy Learners announced and recognized the newest members of its 2024 Nashville Songwriters in the Round Promotions Committee. This talented group of community advocates have joined forces across industries to…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards 2024 Administrator of the Year Award to Dr. Bill Coon
May 15, 2024
The Lexington One Educational Foundation presented its 2024 Joseph M. Bedenbaugh Administrator of the Year Award to Dr. William “Bill” Coon at the Lexington County School District One Board of…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points holds charitable check presentation supporting 40 local charities
May 15, 2024
St. Pat’s in Five Points celebrated its 42nd season by recognizing 40 Midlands-area charities and nonprofit organizations at its annual charitable check presentation on Tuesday, May 14, at Andy’s Deli,…
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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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International Downtown Association announces 2024 Emerging Leader Fellowship participants
May 14, 2024
Team member for the Main Street District is selected for prestigious leadership program Heather Spires, VP of Development & Administration for the Main Street District (formerly called City Center Partnership),…
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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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Georgia Mjartan named President and CEO of Central Carolina Community Foundation
May 14, 2024
New leader brings two decades of executive experience. After an extensive search, Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees has selected Georgia Mjartan (“Me-art-in”) as its next president and CEO.…
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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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Doris Glymph Greene to receive Doctor of Humane Letters
May 10, 2024
Ecumenical University announced the presentation of the Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa to Doris Glymph Greene at its 28th Annual Convocation on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4 PM…
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$4.5 million raised for Midlands nonprofits: Another record-breaking year
May 9, 2024
Midlands Gives Day, Central Carolina Community Foundation’s annual 18-hour online giving challenge, raised $4,588,248 via 19,264 individual gifts. The eleventh annual online day of giving took place on Tuesday, May…
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Iron Sharpens Iron men’s group visits Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center to share testimonies
May 9, 2024Sumter, SC – Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Group, a dedicated team of formerly incarcerated individuals, correctional officers, and prison ministry officials, recently visited the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center to share…
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Ecumenical Church and University announces 28th Convocation and Investiture Ceremony
May 9, 2024COLUMBIA, SC – Ecumenical University announced the 28th Ecumenical Church and University Convocation, which will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4 PM at the Metropolitan Convention Center,…
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