Blue Tent Concludes 35th Annual Summer Camp
August 18, 2014
Upstate Children Affected by Abuse & Neglect Enjoy a Week Outdoors at Camp Tekoa GREENVILLE, SC – Blue Tent, formerly Camp Opportunity – a 501c3 organization offering year-round programming to support…
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Jaime Cox of Greenville Tech Named to American Lung Association Board
August 18, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jaime Cox, director of clinical studies for the Respiratory Therapy program at Greenville Technical College, has been named to the board of directors for the American Lung…
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Select Health of South Carolina Supports Fresh Future Farm
August 18, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Select Health of South Carolina’s Celebrations Committee held two associate education sessions titled “Get Veggucated: The Urban Agriculture Movement in Charleston” to explore how Germaine Jenkins’ Fresh…
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Ice Bucket Challenge Goes Legal! – Adams and Reese Managing Partner Participates in Ice Bucket Challenge; Firm Donates $1,000 to ALS
August 18, 2014
NEW ORLEANS – The popular and gone-viral “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” continued in New Orleans on Thursday as Adams and Reese Managing Partner Chuck Adams participated in the challenge on the steps of…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Receives 2014 Best of Columbia Award
August 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Columbia has been selected for the 2014 Best of Columbia Award in the Individual & Family Services category by the Columbia…
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Greenville Chamber Vice Presidents Hank Hyatt and Nika White Selected by American Chamber of Commerce Executives
August 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber’s Vice President of Economic Development Hank Hyatt has been selected as an inaugural Education Attainment Fellow as part of a promising initiative led by the…
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YMCA of Columbia Announces Afterschool Program at Six Richland One Schools and Hires André Anthony as Senior Youth Development Director
August 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia announces they will now offer after school care at six Richland County School District One Schools and have hired André Anthony as Senior Youth Development Director.…
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Columbia’s Work in Progress selected to receive almost $15,000 to help with job coaching
August 13, 2014The recent tragic death of Robin Williams forces focus on mental illness COLUMBIA, SC – Recently, Richland County Council awarded a Richland County Discretionary Grant for Fiscal Year 2015 for $14,588 to…
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Make-A-Wish South Carolina Announces New Members to Board of Directors
August 11, 2014
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces that four new members have been selected to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. The new board members were installed as of August 6, 2014. …
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Make-A-Wish South Carolina Announces New Members to Board of Directors
August 11, 2014
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces that four new members have been selected to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. The new board members were installed as of August 6, 2014. …
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Riley Institute at Furman Announces Semifinalists for Excellence Award
August 11, 2014The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced the 2014 semifinalists for the annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The semifinalists will be recognized Oct. 2…
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Riley Institute at Furman Announces Semifinalists for Excellence Award
August 11, 2014The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced the 2014 semifinalists for the annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The semifinalists will be recognized Oct. 2…
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Columbia Chamber Announces Two New Hires
August 11, 2014Chamber Welcomes Alexa Stillwell and Chris Timmers COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of Alexa Stillwell as director of events and partner investments and Chris…
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Sydney Rogers of Nashville Alignment to Address Greenville Nonprofit Leaders
August 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, the Graham Foundation and United Way of Greenville County is bringing Sydney…
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New Siamang Makes Debut at Greenville Zoo
August 11, 2014
Ella, 23-year-old siamang, moves from Lee Richardson Zoo GREEENVILLE, SC – Guests visiting the Greenville Zoo this weekend will have the opportunity to meet its newest resident. Ella, a 23-year-old female…
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Scott Peevy with NAI Avant Selected for Leasership Charleston Class of 2015
August 11, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant broker, Scott Peevy, has been selected to participate in the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2015. The Chamber sponsors the ten-month program…
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Cruver Receives Angels in Adoption Award
August 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Dan Cruver, a 1994 graduate of Bob Jones University, was recently selected by U.S. Senator Tim Scott as a recipient of the 2014 Angels in Adoption Award.…
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New board members at the Lourie Center
August 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – With the beginning of the fiscal year ahead, the Lourie Center board of directors voted in a new board chair and three new board members at its…
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S.C. Economic Developers’ Association announces 2014-15 board, officers
August 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2014-15 board of directors and officers during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jeff Ruble…
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S.C. Economic Developers’ Association announces 2014-15 board, officers
August 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2014-15 board of directors and officers during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jeff Ruble…
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Sydney Rogers of Nashville Alignment to Address Greenville Nonprofit Leaders
August 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, the Graham Foundation and United Way of Greenville County is bringing Sydney…
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Hundreds receive free medical and vision care in the Midlands
August 9, 2014SC Mission 2014 Midlands Comes to a Close COLUMBIA, SC – The fourth consecutive year of SC Mission 2014 Midlands ended today at Noon. The two-day medical event hosted at the…
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Spartanburg Regional Foundation Continues Support of Greer Community Ministries
August 8, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Regional Foundation continued their annual support of Greer Community Ministries (GCM) this year by providing a $10,010 grant for a new accessible entrance at the…
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Columbia Chamber Announces Leadership Columbia 2014-2015 Class
August 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Leadership Columbia (LC), a program for emerging and existing leaders sponsored by the Columbia Chamber, is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia Class of 2014-2015. This group of…
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Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Announces 2014-2015 Advisory Board Members
August 6, 2014Allen Bridgers to Chair Leadership Columbia Alumni Association COLUMBIA, SC – Leadership Columbia Alumni Association, a program created and managed by the Columbia Chamber, has announced its 2014-2015 Advisory…
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Charleston American Marketing Association Installs 2014-2015 Board of Directors
August 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston chapter of the American Marketing Association announces its board of directors for 2014-2015: President, Holly A. Fisher, MMC, owner of HAF Creative President-Elect, Andrew Barton,…
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Upstate SC Alliance Announces Promotions
August 5, 2014UPSTATE, SC – The Upstate SC Alliance, the public-private economic development organization that markets the Upstate to the world, announced two promotions today. Jennifer Miller is now vice president and…
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Girl Scouts Appoints Emerald Circle Co-Chairs
August 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Rossie Corwon and Patricia C. Hartung as 2014 Co-chairs for its Emerald Circle – Greenwood County. The Emerald Circle is a new women’s…
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State Museum Offers Discounted Family Fun Pass Exclusively at BI-LO
August 1, 2014For a limited time, BI-LO shoppers can enjoy a $50 savings and free admission all year to the State Museum COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum is teaming up…
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March of Dimes Offers 2015 Grant Funding
July 31, 2014Applications accepted through September 5, 2014 COLUMBIA, SC -The March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter is accepting applications for 2015 community grants. The Chapter will award more than $300,000 in…
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322 Animals Find New Homes Last Week Through Charleston Animal Society
July 30, 2014
Successful Free Adoption Campaign Extended Through This Week CHARLESTON, SC – Every six-and-a-half minutes last week, one of Charleston County’s homeless animals was adopted by a new, loving family. Charleston…
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City Year Columbia Introduces New 2014 Board and Staff Members
July 30, 2014COLUMBIA,SC – City Year, a national organization and AmeriCorps program that unites young people for a year of service in high-need public schools, is pleased to introduce the 3 new…
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Midlands Students Team With At&T Employees And Junior Achievement To Learn Skills For Future Success
July 30, 2014AT&T’s Aspire Mentoring Academy & Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina Host 40 Local Students for “Day in the Life of an AT&T Employee” Mentoring Event COLUMBIA, SC – Investing time…
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Veteran Scholarships Forever announces Board of Directors
July 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Four people will serve on the inaugural Board of Directors for Veteran Scholarships Forever, an endowment program aimed at helping veterans get needed funds to…
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Capital Rotary Volunteers at Food Bank
July 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club members volunteered to support Harvest Hope Food Bank by packing 150 boxes of groceries for distribution to the elderly in lieu…
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New Region Formed for NHD as Growth Continues
July 30, 2014Community Museum Society, Inc. The National History Day in South Carolina Program is pleased to announce that there is a new region forming due to rapid growth over the last…
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Inaugural Event to Unite SC Young Professionals with One-of-a-Kind Powerhouse Lineup
July 30, 2014
September 17-19 at the Marriott Columbia ~ COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, in conjunction with LeadSC, is pleased to announce the LeadSC…
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Inaugural Event to Unite SC Young Professionals with One-of-a-Kind Powerhouse Lineup
July 30, 2014
September 17-19 at the Marriott Columbia ~ The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, in conjunction with LeadSC, is pleased to announce the LeadSC Young…
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City Year Columbia Introduces New 2014 Board and Staff Members
July 30, 2014
COLUMBIA,SC – City Year, a national organization and AmeriCorps program that unites young people for a year of service in high-need public schools, is pleased to introduce the 3 new…
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AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership Safe Playground Build Program Reaches Spartanburg with Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice FitSM Playground
July 29, 2014
Area businesses and organizations invited to partner with project SPARTANBURG, SC – Select Health of South Carolina and AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership will build a First Choice FitSMplayground adjacent to the C.C.…
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Blackbaud Appoints New Global Product Development Chief
July 29, 2014
Kevin McDearis to lead product and services organization as Senior Vice President of Global Product Development CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc., a leading global provider of software and services for nonprofits, today…
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Runge Named Associate Executive Director of Liberty Fellowship
July 28, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship is pleased to announce Luanne Runge is joining the organization as Associate Executive Director. A Fellow from the Class of 2009, Runge comes to Liberty Fellowship…
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Runge Named Associate Executive Director of Liberty Fellowship
July 28, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship is pleased to announce Luanne Runge is joining the organization as Associate Executive Director. A Fellow from the Class of 2009, Runge comes to Liberty Fellowship…
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Greenville Zoo Awarded Nature Play Grant
July 28, 2014
Zoo develops new nature club to engage local families GREENVILLE, SC – The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) has announced that the Greenville Zoo is a recipient of the “Nature Play Begins at…
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Spartanburg Regional Foundation Grant Provides for Medical Equipment
July 28, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – New equipment will enable nurses at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind to respond to medical emergencies more quickly thanks to a grant from…
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The Kickin’ Chicken To Host Month-Long School Supply Fundraiser In August
July 28, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Students are heading back to school, football season is gearing up and The Kickin’ Chicken team, for the 2nd year in a row, is helping out the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber Announces New Membership Promotion
July 28, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces The Power of Now, a membership recruitment campaign which begins Monday, July 28 and extends through the month of September. The promotion rewards new members by…
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Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members Gathered at Shine the Light
July 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, Community Foundation of Greenville and United Way of Greenville County, hosted Developing and Engaging a High Performing…
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Breaking Bad Star RJ Mitte to Keynote Blackbaud’s Annual Conference for Nonprofits
July 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB) today announced Breaking Bad and Switched at Birthstar, and Shriners Hospitals for Children® Love Ambassador RJ Mitte, as keynote speaker for bbcon 2014. Through its new theme Power On!, the conference,…
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Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members Gathered at Shine the Light
July 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, Community Foundation of Greenville and United Way of Greenville County, hosted Developing and Engaging a High Performing…
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