Groundbreaking held for new Ronald McDonald House in Columbia
September 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Leadership from Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Columbia, community leaders, elected officials and medical professionals gathered earlier for the groundbreaking of the new, larger Ronald McDonald House…
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Darkness to Light announces new Board Member
September 14, 2015
Charleston local Sebastian Steadman joins organization Board of Directors CHARLESTON, SC – Darkness to Light (D2L) announced the appointment of Sebastian Steadman of Charleston to the organization’s Board of Directors.…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands celebrates three local women leaders
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands celebrated three Greenville area women at its Women of Distinction Awards Dinner on September 10. Selected for their…
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Patricia Moore-Pastides to Chair 2016 Go Red For Women Luncheon
September 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The American Heart Association is pleased to announce Patricia Moore-Pastides, first lady of the University of South Carolina and acclaimed author, as the Chair of the 2016 Midlands…
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American College of the Building Arts awarded $6000 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission
September 11, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) has been awarded a $6000 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2015 fiscal year. The support…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy seeking proposals for Hampton Park Café, multi-use community center
September 10, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Parks Conservancy is seeking a partner to develop, operate and manage a new multi-use community center and café at Hampton Park. Today the Conservancy released…
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Rebuild Upstate to hold garage sale this month
September 10, 2015
EASLEY, SC – Rebuild Upstate is having a garage sale to raise money so that it can help more people in the region have safe homes. The two-day garage sale…
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State’s young professionals come together for LeadSC
September 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley leads an all-star cast of speakers at the 2015 LeadSC conference that is bringing the state’s top young talent together later this month. Going…
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Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry hosts the 12th Annual Buddy Walk on October 4th at Etiwan Park in Daniel Island
September 10, 2015
The Buddy Walk is a day-long festival celebrating our children, friends and community members with Down syndrome. CHARLESTON, SC – The Buddy Walk is a national event celebrated around the country in…
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The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston celebrates 32nd anniversary of keeping families close
September 10, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHCC) was built 32 years ago as a home away from home for families of seriously ill children who must…
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State’s young professionals come together for LeadSC
September 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley leads an all-star cast of speakers at the 2015 LeadSC conference that is bringing the state’s top young talent together later this month. Going…
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Rebuild Upstate to hold garage sale this month
September 10, 2015
EASLEY, SC – Rebuild Upstate is having a garage sale to raise money so that it can help more people in the region have safe homes. The two-day garage sale…
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City of Columbia to issue special proclamation for Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers South Carolina 5K Run & Walk
September 9, 2015
Announcement Will Be On September 11 at First Responders Remembrance Memorial COLUMBIA, SC – This Friday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will issue a special proclamation from the City of Columbia…
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Institute for Applied Neuroscience signs exclusive license for minimally-invasive spine surgery implant
September 9, 2015
MUSC’s IAN creates partnership with Amendia, Georgia-based device company CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Institute for Applied Neurosciences (IAN) has successfully licensed a new, patented,…
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CREW Midlands – Fall events
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – CREW Midlands announces the upcoming 2015 Fall luncheon dates and speakers hosted at the Capital City Club. Please save the date for the following events: September 15th CREW…
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Rock for Recovery this September, National Recovery Month
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – September is National Recovery Month and Healing Families is celebrating that recovery from substance use disorders is possible Addiction to alcohol or drugs is a disease that is…
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Center participates in Route1Reads
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The State Centers for the Book linked by US Route 1 which extends from Fort Kent, Maine, to Key West, Florida are joining together to promote books that…
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New African-American Art Enhances CMA Collection
September 8, 2015
Museum acquires works by Tyrone Geter, Charles Ethan Porter, and Joseph Norman . . COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Museum of Art announces the acquisition of art by Tyrone Geter, Charles…
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2015 Annual Literacy Leaders Awards announced
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The 9th Annual Literacy Leaders Awards will be presented by the USC School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) tonight at the South Carolina Center for Children’s Books and…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum, Dominion Resources and International Paper to bring books and museum family passes to students in lower Richland County
September 8, 2015
Mr. Potato Head to make a special appearance at literacy-focused event COLUMBIA, SC – As a leader in promoting early literacy, EdVenture Children’s Museum will participate in an assembly for students at…
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Congressman Gowdy visits with employees with disabilities
September 7, 2015
Tour of GCDSNB Facilities GREENVILLE, SC – On August 26th, Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-SC) visited the Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board Patrick Center to learn more about the…
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Soup Day: Hub City Empty Bowls to feed the public and the needy
September 7, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Hub City Empty Bowls’s 7th annual Soup Day will be Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Chapman Cultural Center with a goal to feed both the…
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National speaker to address nonprofit leaders in Greenville
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces that Susan Meier of Washington, DC will…
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Greenville chefs showcase heart healthy dishes at the American Heart Association healthy cooking demonstration
September 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The American Heart Association and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hosted a healthy cooking demonstration Monday, August 31 at the Huguenot Mill. The event offered over…
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Fluor Field House opens in time for football season
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The new Fluor Field House at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind opened this week just in time for football season. The school’s fundraising…
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Greenville chefs showcase heart healthy dishes at the American Heart Association healthy cooking demonstration
September 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The American Heart Association and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hosted a healthy cooking demonstration Monday, August 31 at the Huguenot Mill. The event offered over…
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National speaker to address nonprofit leaders in Greenville
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces that Susan Meier of Washington, DC will…
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Fluor Field House opens in time for football season
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The new Fluor Field House at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind opened this week just in time for football season. The school’s fundraising…
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Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen® shares Community Profile and announces funding opportunities
September 6, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen ® has completed its 2015 Community Profile, an in-depth analysis of service area needs that will guide the work of the Komen Lowcountry Affiliate for…
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Heritage Classic Foundation hires new volunteer coordinator
September 2, 2015
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Heritage Classic Foundation welcomes Tyler Daly to the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing team. Daly is the new Volunteer Coordinator and Tournament Support Manager. He replaced…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $76,194 to 25 Caritas Grantees
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $76,194 to 25 Caritas grantees in the first cycle of 2015. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception…
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IT-oLogy becomes National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2015 champion
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – IT-oLogy announced that it has become a Champion of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2015. IT-oLogy will be joining a growing global effort among colleges and universities,…
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Rare WWII aircraft to land in Greenville
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – “Almost every year that the Collings Foundation’s WW II aircraft came to the Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina, Hugh Brown, along with his lifelong friend, Bucky…
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This month Historic Columbia launches new neighborhood tour of University Hill
September 1, 2015
Second Sunday Stroll on Sept. 13 Explores This Famously Historic Neighborhood COLUMBIA, SC – This month Historic Columbia’s popular monthly program, Second Sunday Strolls, offers its newest neighborhood tour of…
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The Charleston Museum kicks off its 2015 fall lecture series
September 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – On September 9, at 6:00 p.m., The Charleston Museum will kick off its 2015 Fall Lecture Series with The World’s Largest Flying Bird: A Fossil “Dragon” from Charleston,…
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Lourie Center named Center of Excellence
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC), a part of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), has awarded the Lourie Center the prestigious designation as a Center…
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Walmart Foundation grant provides catering van for Senior Resources’ Meals on Wheels program
August 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources has received a $50,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving program to fund the purchase of a catering van that will be used to deliver…
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September is National Library Card Sign-up Month
August 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the South Carolina State Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council
August 31, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) announced that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to SCNSC after 18…
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Christ Church and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hold Groundbreaking for Habitat Home
August 31, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Representatives of Christ Church Episcopal and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will break ground on Tuesday, September 1 at 4:30 p.m. for their home build in…
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Christ Church and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hold Groundbreaking for Habitat Home
August 31, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Representatives of Christ Church Episcopal and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will break ground on Tuesday, September 1 at 4:30 p.m. for their home build in…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council
August 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) announced that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to SCNSC after 18…
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Local Derby Girls raise more than 21K for homeless pets
August 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Pawmetto Lifeline announced that local Roller Derby ladies raised over $21,000 for homeless pets in the Midlands while competing for a spot on the 2016 Pin-Ups and…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council
August 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) is pleased to announce that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council
August 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) is pleased to announce that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to…
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Local Derby Girls raise more than 21K for homeless pets
August 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Pawmetto Lifeline announced that local Roller Derby ladies raised over $21,000 for homeless pets in the Midlands while competing for a spot on the 2016 Pin-Ups and…
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Love Where You Live: Why I Go ‘Round in Circles’!
August 28, 2015
From JoAnn Turnquist: I’m delighted to introduce Dr. Benjamin Dixon, our first guest blogger in our “Love Where You Live” series. Dr. Dixon is the founder and President of COLA…
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Tapp’s announces third annual Figure Out: A figurative nude art show
August 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Tapp’s Arts Center (1644 Main St.) will continue its partnership with Planned Parenthood South Atlantic by joining with local artists to celebrate the human figure. A fundraiser…
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The Humane Society offers free spay/neuter surgeries in September for Lexington County communities
August 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which strives to end animal overpopulation by offering low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, will offer free spay and…
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The Humane Society offers free spay/neuter surgeries in September for Lexington County communities
August 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which strives to end animal overpopulation by offering low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, will offer free spay and…
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