K9 handler and member of non-profit South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association Marion Tisdale appointed to board of Canine Search and Recovery
July 10, 2023Marion Tisdale, a K9 handler and officer with the South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association (SCSARDA), has been appointed to the board of international organization and non-profit Canine Search…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting submissions for 2023 competitive exhibits
July 6, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits to be on display Oct. 11-22, 2023 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across South…
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R. Andrew Folks named Rotarian of the Year, Rotary Club of Five Points
July 6, 2023
R. Andrew Folks, South Carolina Power Team’s Business Retention and Expansion Manager, was recently named Rotarian of the Year by the Rotary Club of Five Points (Columbia). The award recognizes…
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The Leon Levine Foundation invests $50,000 in WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinic
July 5, 2023
United Way of the Midlands’ WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics received a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to support the continuation of clinic services. WellPartners offers dental and…
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North Columbia project to unite communities with returning summer block party series
June 29, 2023
Serve & Connect and the North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative (NCYEI) have reunited with the City of Columbia and the Columbia Police Department to host their annual Be Safe Summer…
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SC EMS Association receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to update and expand training programs to boost EMT pipeline across rural SC
June 28, 2023The South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Association (SCEMSA), a nonprofit dedicated to improving EMS through advocacy, collaboration, and education, has been awarded a $35,000 grant to boost education accessibility in…
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All About Bulb Culture
June 27, 2023
Members of the community are invited to join the Laurens County Master Gardener Association for a presentation on bulb culture. The presentation will include helpful tips on such topics as…
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Non Profit Minute – Dawn Darby, The Therapy Place
June 27, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Amanda Herlihy appointed executive director of SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation
June 26, 2023
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Herlihy as its new executive director. She served as the Foundation’s interim…
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Turning Pages SC and Richland Library unite to empower adult learners and transform literacy
June 26, 2023
Turning Pages SC, a leading adult literacy nonprofit, and Richland Library, an innovative library system, have joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership aimed at revolutionizing literacy in our community. This…
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Rotary Club of Five Points honors a Richland County Law Enforcement Officer with the Nancy Moody Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement
June 26, 2023
Cassie Radford, an investigator with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department was named the first annual winner of the Nancy Moody Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement. The award is sponsored…
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Rotary Club of Five Points inducts new president, board, and committee chairs
June 26, 2023
Rotary Club of Five Points held a ceremony on June 23 at the Hilton Garden Inn for the installation of the club’s new President and President-elect for 2023-2024. Wade Sparks,…
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Columbia Police Department to host Stuff-A-Cruiser event to Collect wishlist items for Ronald McDonald House Charities
June 22, 2023
Ronald McDonald House Charities Columbia, SC is a non-profit organization that provides care for the families of critically ill and injured children receiving care at local Columbia hospitals. The organization…
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Nominations open to honor outstanding S.C. Women
June 21, 2023
Nominations for YWCA Greater Charleston’s highly visible 2023 #WhatWomenBring awards are now open. #WhatWomenBring honors South Carolina women leaders in business, community, and culture. Award recipients will be recognized and…
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Edisto Electric Cooperative, Inc. President and CEO David E. Felkel completes term on the South Carolina Power Team Board of Trustees
June 21, 2023
David E. Felkel, President and CEO of Edisto Electric Cooperative, Inc., is concluding his second three-year term on the Board of Trustees for the South Carolina Power Team. Since joining…
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Congaree Vista Guild announces new board members
June 20, 2023
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the election of new board members for 2023- 2026. The organization has a 13-member board, six of whom are selected by the current board…
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South Carolina Power Team Chairman B. Robert Paulling completes his term on Board of Trustees
June 20, 2023
Robert (Bob) Paulling, President and CEO of Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative, Inc. has completed his second three-year term serving as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the South Carolina…
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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health and SC Department on Aging release recommendations to combat social isolation in older adults
June 13, 2023
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, in partnership…
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First Community Bank Leadership Institute graduates “tackle hunger” in the Midlands
June 12, 2023
First Community Bank is pleased to announce the successful completion of its “Tackling Hunger” campaign with more than 4,000 non-perishable food items collected and donated to local organizations. The campaign…
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SC Center for Fathers and Families announces Ford, Carter in new MarComm roles
June 12, 2023
Jai-Anna Carter, a communications associate on staff since 2021, has been promoted to Marketing and Communications Manager. Jai-Anna is a creative communicator and visual artist with a passion for storytelling…
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Major fashion exhibition featuring Alexander McQueen and Ann Ray coming this fall
June 12, 2023
Garments and photographs document their shared artistic journey and friendship The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to present Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous, a major fashion and…
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River’s Edge Retreat’s Project Cabin Revival is paving the way for lasting summer camp memories
June 12, 2023
River’s Edge Retreat, a cherished local camp known for its game changing swimming and sports camp experiences for underserved youth, has launched Project Cabin Revival. This initiative aims to create a more…
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SC Housing Board of Commissioners names interim executive director
June 12, 2023
The Board of Commissioners of the SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) announced that Richard Hutto has been named the agency’s interim executive director. Hutto comes to…
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Pop Icon Taylor Dayne to headline Rock 4 Recovery concert presented by Dominion Energy
June 6, 2023
With a career spanning three decades, 17 Top 20 singles and four chart-topping number one songs that include “Tell It To My Heart,” “Love Will Lead You Back,” and “I’ll…
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Jon Robertson of Abacus Planning Group appointed as Trustee of Richland Library
June 5, 2023
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Jon Robertson, CFP® to the Richland Library Board of Trustees. Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information…
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Turning Pages SC Director receives Manning Perry Award for outstanding leadership
May 31, 2023
Turning Pages SC is thrilled to announce that its Interim Executive Director Lisa Cole has received the prestigious Katharine Heath Manning Perry Award by the Junior League of Columbia. This…
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Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit at YLS’s Learning with Leaders Series
May 31, 2023
The United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society (YLS), in partnership with All Good Books, will host its next installment of the YLS Learning with Leaders series: Small Biz,…
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Local Swim 1922 event focuses on water safety for youth, adults
May 30, 2023
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc, in partnership with City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Greenview Dolphins USA Swim Team will…
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Exclusive exhibition showcases art of the Catawba Nation from the last 50 years
May 30, 2023
Resurgence and Renaissance opens June 10 only at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured summer exhibition Resurgence and Renaissance: Art of the Catawba Nation Since 1973, on…
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Experience the stunning story quilts of artist Tina Williams Brewer
May 30, 2023
Stories of Grace opens June 10 only at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured summer exhibition Tina Williams Brewer: Stories of Grace, on view Saturday, June 10,…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosted Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Transitions Homeless Center
May 25, 2023
AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosted its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina. Thanks…
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Non Profit Minute – Amanda DuPre, Allison Robinson, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
May 25, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Healthy Learners empowers Spanish-speaking communities with South Carolina’s first Youth Mental Health First Aid course
May 24, 2023
Healthy Learners, a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating health barriers to learning for striving students, achieved a significant milestone by delivering South Carolina’s inaugural Youth Mental Health First Aid…
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Colonial Life awards Original Six Foundation a grant to support afterschool programs in rural underserved areas of South Carolina
May 24, 2023
Colonial Life awarded the Original Six (O6) Foundation a $15,000 Equitable Pathways Grant to help expand its O6 Afterschool program which currently serves third through eighth grade students in rural…
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Automotive Service Assistance announces launch of website
May 24, 2023
Automotive Service Assistance announces the launch of its dynamic new website, autoserviceassist.org. Committed to providing crucial automotive repair and maintenance support to individuals and families in need, this trailblazing nonprofit…
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Lexington District One Educational Foundation awards 2023 Administrator of the Year Award to Margaret Schilit
May 22, 2023
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the Lexington One Educational Foundation presented the 2022 Joseph M. Bedenbaugh Administrator of the Year Award to Mrs. Margaret Schilit at the Lexington County School…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation $33,016 Mathematics Grant to benefit all K-2 students in district
May 22, 2023
The Lexington One Educational Foundation has awarded a $33,016 Counting Collections for Mathematics Grant to Lexington District One Instructional Services, which will benefit all kindergarten through second grade students in…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina distributes $1.4 million in grants
May 17, 2023
Foundation Releases 2023 Cycle I Grantee Partners The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 92 grants totaling $1.4 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the Palmetto State. Each organization…
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Homeless No More announces inaugural Stars So Bright on May 25th
May 17, 2023
Homeless No More announced the inaugural Stars So Bright event, an evening of music, dance and intentional community connection to support homeless and at-risk families and children in our community,…
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Historic Columbia announces 2023 Preservation Award winners
May 16, 2023
Awards honor individuals and projects for design and preservation accomplishments Historic Columbia announced the recipients of its 2023 Preservation Awards. Each year, Historic Columbia celebrates Preservation Month by recognizing local…
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Welvista donates new vehicles to three school districts for its smiles for a lifetime program
May 16, 2023
Welvista, a nonprofit organization that helps uninsured and underserved South Carolinians gain access to essential health services, donated new vehicles to three school districts in rural South Carolina for its…
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Rotarians bought an ambulance for Ukraine!
May 15, 2023
Rotarians in District 7770 of South Carolina purchased and delivered a fully stocked Mercedes Benz ambulance for the people of Ukraine. A Rotary Club in New Jersey found a contact…
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International African American Museum receives Riley Institute’s OneSouthCarlolina Partners in Progress Award
May 11, 2023Charleston’s International African American Museum (IAAM) received the second annual OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award from Furman University’s Riley Institute. The award was presented to IAAM President and CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews by…
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Wyatt receives grant, donates funds to children’s library
May 11, 2023
Julia Wyatt, an elementary education major at Newberry College, always looks for ways to ‘pay it forward.’ When she learned she had been awarded a scholarship by the Cindy Mackie…
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Keep your shoulders pointed forward
May 10, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Just yesterday, I re-watched some film clips of Earl Campbell. If you don’t know who Earl Campbell is, he was a running back in the NFL for…
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SCCADVASA joins the South Carolina Indian Affairs Commission to host a Summit on Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirits
May 10, 2023
#NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIWActionNow #MMIWG2S Columbia, S.C. – The S.C. Indian Affairs Commission will be hosting a Summit on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The MMISWG2 Summit is part of a movement that…
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FAAAC to host Conversations with Collectors: The Joys of Collecting Black Art
May 9, 2023
The Friends of African American Art and Culture (FAAAC) presents Conversations with Collectors: The Joys of Collecting Black Art, featuring collectors Patrick Diamond, Dr. Philip Toussaint, and Marjorie Hammock on…
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The Hive Community Circle attends “Communities in Action: Building a Better South Carolina” hosted by the White House
May 9, 2023
Joined by elected officials and community leaders from South Carolina (SC), The Hive Community Circle (The Hive) Executive Director, Ashley Thomas, attended the event “Communities in Action: Building a Better…
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Leaphart joins board of local nonprofit that helps youth develop musical abilities
May 5, 2023
Gibbs Leaphart, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has joined the board of SoundBites, a local nonprofit that helps young people get what they need to develop their musical…
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Take action: Type O Negative Blood Donors needed for Emergencies
May 4, 2023$10 e-gift card for coming to give May 1-19 When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or…
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