Callison Tighe makes $10,000 contribution to Harvest Hope
December 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Callison Tighe has continued its commitment to feeding the Midlands with a $10,000 contribution to Harvest Hope Food Bank that will help numerous families during the holiday…
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Woodlands at Furman gives more than $2,500 for Miracle Hill
December 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman’s Festival of Trees raised more than $2,500 for Miracle Hill Children’s Home this holiday season. The gift to the Children’s Home included a…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank Receives $75K Walmart Grant
December 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $75,000 grant from Walmart to assist with providing hunger relief to area families in need. This grant will greatly help several regions…
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Callison Tighe makes $10,000 contribution to Harvest Hope
December 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Callison Tighe has continued its commitment to feeding the Midlands with a $10,000 contribution to Harvest Hope Food Bank that will help numerous families during the holiday…
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Two Business Leaders Chosen to Receive Top Honor
December 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina and the S.C. Business Hall of Fame Committee have announced the names of the 2015 honorees, to be inducted at the…
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Toy Donations Desperately Needed At Salvation Army
December 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Salvation Army begins the distribution of toy donations to local families in need tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16th through December 19th. The Salvation Army and its volunteers…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful: 3rd Annual Gala for a Greener Midlands another success!
December 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Gala for a Greener Midlands was held December 12, 2014, during the evening the Midlands Green Awards were presented and we celebrated the silver Anniversary, 25…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Announces New Board of Directors Members
December 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The new members…
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Columbia College President Beth Dinndorf to Chair 2015 Go Red For Women Luncheon
December 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The American Heart Association announced that Beth Dinndorf, President of Columbia College, as the Chair of the 2015 Midlands Go Red For Women Luncheon. Dinndorf is an…
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Safe Kids Trident Area Reminds Parents of Top Toy Safety Tips This Holiday Season
December 12, 2014
700 Children a Day Treated in Emergency Rooms for Toy-Related Injury CHARLESTON, SC – The holiday season is here and for many kids that means one thing: toys. Approximately 50 percent of all…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum Invites You To Drink Bad Coffee For Kids
December 11, 2014
Museum Launches Giving Campaign To Benefit Yes, Every Child Initiative COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum announced “I Drink Bad Coffee for Kids”, an inaugural giving campaign to benefit Yes, Every Child…
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New Leader Announced By Junior Achievement of Central SC
December 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina is pleased to announce that Casey Pash has been selected as the new president of the JACSC office effective December 18,…
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National Report: South Carolina Ranks 31st in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
December 11, 2014
States Challenged to Join Florida in Reducing Youth Smoking to Record Low WASHINGTON, DC – South Carolina ranks 31st in the country in funding programs that prevent kids from smoking and help…
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Riley Institute at Furman University Announces Winners of Wilkins Awards
December 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced that Rep. Jay Lucas (R-Darlington), South Carolina Speaker of the House, and Bill Barnet, former mayor of Spartanburg, are recipients…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $80,950 to Caritas Grantees
December 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $80,950 to 30 Caritas grantees in this last cycle of 2014. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in…
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LRADAC’s Announces New Website
December 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – LRADAC has launched a new design for its website, www.lradac.org. Gayle Aycock, the organization’s President and CEO, noted, “Substance use disorders impact thousands of families in the Midlands. Our…
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Historic Columbia Announces New Staff, Promotions
December 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia welcomes Evan Clements as director of grounds and announces the promotions of James Quint to director of education and Celia Galens to engagement coordinator. Evan Clements…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch raises record funds for local partners
December 10, 2014
SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Holy Cross Episcopal Church has announced that their annual Pumpkin Patch raised over $33,000 to be distributed among 11 local charities. This was a 50% increase in…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch raises record funds for local partners
December 9, 2014
SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Holy Cross Episcopal Church has announced that their annual Pumpkin Patch raised over $33,000 to be distributed among 11 local charities. This was a 50% increase in…
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Duke Energy Foundation Grant Will Boost Workforce Readiness Project in South Carolina
December 8, 2014
Duke Energy Foundation makes $50,000 grant to Competing Through Knowledge Initiative CHARLOTTE, NC — The Duke Energy Foundation has made a $50,000 grant to improve economic and workforce development in…
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Red Cross Appoints Beth Shwedo as Interim Executive Director of American Red Cross of Central SC
December 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The American Red Cross Palmetto SC Region welcomes Beth Shwedo as Interim Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Central SC. “Our board of directors is thrilled to…
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S.C. Philharmonic Music Director Signed Through 2019
December 8, 2014Four more years: Nakahara signs contract extension COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Philharmonic Music Director Morihiko Nakahara signed a four-year contract extension after negotiations with the orchestra’s board of directors, keeping him…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Releases New Board of Advisors, Directors & Committees
December 8, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – This week the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) welcomes in a newly elected group of established men and women throughout the Palmetto state to join…
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Senior Resources Launches “Share the Love” Holiday Card Campaign to Support Meals On Wheels During the Holidays
December 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources launches its “Share the Love” holiday card campaign to raise funds and awareness of senior hunger issues during the holidays. Each holiday season offers the…
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Burning of Columbia Remembered through Citywide Commemoration
December 8, 2014Tuesday, February 17, 2015~ Columbia Commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Burning of Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – Although often overshadowed in the popular imagination by the burning of Atlanta, Ga., the burning…
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Dr. Vince Vismara and Dr. Andrea Pezzella to Chair American Heart Association’s 25th Anniversary Midlands Heart Ball
December 8, 2014Saturday, February 14, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – The American Heart Association announced Dr. Vince Vismara and Dr. Andrea Pezzella as co-chairs for the 25th Anniversary Midlands Heart Ball. The annual, black-tie…
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Greenville Verizon Employees Stuff Care Packages for State’s Troops
December 8, 2014
The initiative was spearheaded by USO South Carolina to ease military personnel’s travel home for the Holidays. GREENVILLE, SC — Hundreds of Verizon Wireless employees teamed with USO South Carolina to…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Releases New Board of Advisors, Directors & Committees
December 8, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – This week the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) welcomes in a newly elected group of established men and women throughout the Palmetto state to join…
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Make the Most of Your Giving Spirit
December 4, 2014By JoAnn Turnquist . It’s the most wonderful time of the year. There is so much to celebrate during the holiday season, so much festivity and cheer. But what’s most exciting…
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S.C. Center for Fathers and Families board welcomes three new members
December 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Center for Fathers and Families recently welcomed three new members to its governing board. In alphabetical order, they are: Dr. Arlene Bowers Andrews, community psychologist…
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SCE&G Invests in Solar Energy at Riverbanks
December 3, 2014Check Presentation Planned for Thursday, December 4 COLUMBIA, SC – Representatives from SCE&G will present Satch Krantz, president and CEO of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, with a $25,000 donation for…
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Announcing the Winners of the $10,000 #WhyIGiveSC Social Media Contest, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation announced the top three winners of the #WhyIGiveSC Social Media Contest. The top three winners received, in total, $10,000 to donate to their favorite…
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City Center Partnership Announces New Director of Operations for its Yellow Shirt Ambassadors
December 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – City Center Partnership announce that Allen Franklin is the new Director of Operations for the Business Improvement District’s (BID) Yellow Shirt Ambassadors. About Allen Franklin Prior…
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The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas kickoff is a success.
December 3, 2014
Thank you to everyone who made it out to The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas kickoff on Monday, November 24 at the South Carolina State House. The performances from the Hammond…
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Announcing the Winners of the $10,000 #WhyIGiveSC Social Media Contest, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation announced the top three winners of the #WhyIGiveSC Social Media Contest. The top three winners received, in total, $10,000 to donate to their favorite…
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Conservation Voters of South Carolina #GivingTuesday
December 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Whether you were on a hunt for a deal on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, CVSC has a priceless offer we hope you can’t turn down. Help us protect the…
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Center for Developmental Services (CDS) Welcomes New Board Members
December 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is pleased to announce five new members joining the their Board of Directors for 2015: Frank Bentley, Bank of America Stephanie Tarbet,…
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SC Hispanic Chamber Announces New Micro-Loan Program for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
December 1, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced Axeso, a new micro-loan program for Hispanic entrepreneurs, at the Chamber’s annual ¡Impacto! Awards event last Thursday in Greenville. Axeso…
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Greenville Nonprofits Talk Fundraising at Shine the Light
November 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County, The Graham Foundation, The Daniel-Mickel Foundation and…
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ReWiGo wins national award for marketing efforts
November 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries has received the National Award for Electronic Marketing from the ReFrame Association, a national organization supporting the nonprofit home repair and rehab…
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ReWiGo wins national award for marketing efforts
November 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries has received the National Award for Electronic Marketing from the ReFrame Association, a national organization supporting the nonprofit home repair and rehab…
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A Conversation with Carl Blackstone, President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce
November 28, 2014MidlandsBiz: What is your education and professional background? Carl Blackstone: My professional background is in public policy, government relations, and strategic communications. I have worked in and around the…
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LICS Elects 2015 Board
November 24, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington Interfaith Community Services announced the new board elections: Jami Gantt, The Barter Company, Chairman Scott Adams, Adams Gyemant & Griffin, Chair Elect Harry Deith, Treasurer and…
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Communities Invited to Drop Off School Supplies for Students at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
November 24, 2014December 1 – December 23, 2014 ~ Midlands Business John Harris Body Shops Invites Their Communities To Drop Off School Supplies For Students Served At The SC School For The Deaf And The…
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Center for Developmental Services (CDS) Receives Free Educational Computers for Families
November 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is excited to announce the receipt of 13 educational computers for their families. This gift, from Carolina Free Personal Computers, will provide…
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Greenville Zoo Bids Farewell To Popular Orangutan
November 24, 2014
Bob heads to Oregon Zoo as part of breeding recommendation GREENVILLE, SC – Bob, one of three Bornean orangutans at the Greenville Zoo, will be leaving on December 3 for his new home…
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Hollingsworth Awards Homes of Hope $100,000 Grant to help organization build 5 homes for poverty-level families
November 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Homes of Hope, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing safe, energy-efficient, affordable housing for low-income families along with job training for men overcoming addictions, has received a…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum Names New President and CEO
November 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – After a national search, EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to announce that Karen Coltrane has been named EdVenture’s new President and CEO. Coltrane comes to EdVenture from the Children’s Museum…
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SCMA Announces 2014 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award Recipients
November 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Harris DeLoach and Catherine Templeton are the 2014 recipients of the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award. The recipients…
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Pawmetto Lifeline honored as an “Angel Charity” by Secretary of State
November 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Pawmetto Lifeline has been recognized by the South Carolina Secretary of State, Mark Hammond, as one of the top ten Angel organizations in South Carolina. Deloris Mungo,…
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