American Heart Association Calls on Presidential Candidates to Adopt the Organization’s New Principles on Healthcare Reform
September 28, 2008Principles Focus on Meaningful, Affordable Healthcare for all Americans COLUMBIA, SC – September 26, 2008 – The American Heart Association has unveiled six principles on healthcare reform as the presidential…
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New Leadership at the Municipal Association of South Carolina
September 28, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – September 27, 2008 – A two-year leadership transition at the Municipal Association of SC winds up October 1 when Deputy Executive Director Miriam Hair takes over the top…
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Inspired Communities Joins Forces with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
September 27, 2008We’re inspired to join the fight! COLUMBIA, SC – October 1, 2008 – Inspired Communities will be devoting the entire month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness month, to raise…
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Annual Run/Walk to Benefit Central SC Habitat for Humanity
September 27, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – September 26, 2008 – The West Metro Habitat Alliance will hold the sixth annual Habitat for Humanity Run/Walk on Saturday, October 18. The 10K run and 5K walk…
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Enjoy Family-Friendly Trick-or-Treating at Edventure's HalloWonka
September 27, 2008October 29 – 31, 2008 COLUMBIA, SC – Spetember 25, 2008 – Trick or treating can be safe and fun this October at EdVenture Children’s Museum. Children and adults are…
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6th Annual Fall Wine Festival at Lake Carolina
September 25, 2008Presented by Essex Homes COLUMBIA, SC – September 25, 2008 – The 6th Annual Fall Wine Festival at Lake Carolina will be presented by Essex Homes and held on Lake…
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Midlands Area Companies Recognized for Employee Wellness Programs
September 24, 2008American Heart Association publishes list in Forbes magazine COLUMBIA, SC – September 24, 2008 — 13 area businesses have been recognized by the American Heart Association’s Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program…
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A Message from the Harvest Hope Food Bank
September 24, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – September 20, 2008 – The economic situation has put the Food Bank in a difficult situation- demand for our product is at an all time high and we…
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American Heart Association and EdVenture Children’s Museum To Host Day of Play
September 24, 2008Goal is to Encourage Healthy Eating and Physical Activity COLUMBIA, SC – September 24, 2008 – The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association…
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September 11, 2008Columbia Opportunity Resource and DonorsChoose.org team up to deliver thousands in classroom resources to local classrooms
September 10, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – September 10, 2008 – During the month of September Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) and DonorsChoose.org will be teaming up to help schools in Columbia and Richland County by connecting teachers…
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S.C. Association of Nonprofit Organizations Announces Grant Training
September 3, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – September 2, 2008 – The Grantsmanship Center’s signature Grantsmanship Training Program is coming to Columbia, S.C., October 27-31, 2008. This intensive five-day workshop will be hosted by South…
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Jobs for America's Graduates-South Carolina Receives National Honors
August 12, 2008JAG-SC Honored as a 2007-2008 Top State Organization for Multi-Year Programs COLUMBIA, SC – August 7, 2008 – The Jobs for America’s Graduates-South Carolina (JAG-SC) program took home top honors…
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World War II Veterans – Our Greatest Generation
August 5, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – August 5, 2008 – Bill Dukes, a longtime Columbia area business and civic leader, announced today the formation of Honor Flight South Carolina, a local organization created…
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Edventure Children's Museum Promotes Three Employees and Hires Five
July 31, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – July 31, 2008 – EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to announce the promotion of three employees and the addition of five new employees to its staff in the…
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SCANPO Announces New Executive Committee
July 24, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – July 24, 2008 – The South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) elected a new executive committee to its Board of Directors after a state-wide member ballot. …
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Dr. Andrew Sorensen to be Honored by Indian Waters Council
July 20, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – July 20, 2008 — The Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America’s 2008 Distinguished Citizen Award will be presented to Dr. Andrew Sorensen, President of the University…
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Capital Rotary Club & First Citizens Invite Participation in Blood Drive for the American Red Cross
July 17, 2008Save a Life & See America Participate in donating blood or platelets from July 1 to September 30, 2008 and enter a drawing for a $1,000 gas card. COLUMBIA, SC…
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PBS #1 in Public Trust for the Fifth Consecutive Year According to a National Roper Survey
July 10, 2008ARLINGTON, VA – June 10, 2008 – For the fifth consecutive year, a GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media poll shows Americans consider PBS the nation’s most trusted institution among nationally…
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Otis Rawl to Serve as President and CEO of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
June 30, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – June 30, 2008 – Today the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced the promotion of Otis Rawl to president and CEO, effective October 1, 2008. …
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Bubbles And Air Are The Ingredients For Fun
June 27, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – June 26, 2008 – EdVenture Children’s Museum is celebrating summer with its new traveling exhibit, AirPlay!, and the returning summer favorite, Bubbleloosa. Both exhibits are sure to provide…
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$5 Million Challenge Grant from Knight Foundation Helps Start Columbia's Effort to End Homelessness
June 26, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – June 26, 2008 – Columbia’s bold step to end homelessness by launching a comprehensive housing and services program has received a major jump-start with a $5 million challenge grant…
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Capital Rotary Club & First Citizens Sponsor Blood Drive for the American Red Cross
June 26, 2008Save a Life & See America Participate in donating blood or platelets from July 1 to September 30, 2008 and enter a drawing for a $1,000 gas card COLUMBIA, SC…
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Dr. Andrew Sorensen to be Honored by Indian Waters Council
June 11, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – June 11, 2008 — The Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America’s 2008 Distinguished Citizen Award will be presented to Dr. Andrew Sorensen, President of the University of…
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South Carolina Leader, Mason Hardy, Recognized for Commitment to Nonprofit Sector
June 6, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – June 6, 2008 – Mason Hardy, President of South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) is the 2008 recipient of the Phyllis Campbell Newsome Leadership Award. The award is…
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Community Foundation Invests over $70,000 in the Greater Midlands
June 3, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – June 3, 2008 – Central Carolina Community Foundation announces the investment of over $70,000 in the Midlands through a semi-annual, competitive grant process in which eight grants…
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Over 100 Local Boy Scouts Head to Philmot, New Mexico for Summer Trek
June 3, 2008Disadvantaged youth find place to belong in Scouting COLUMBIA, SC – June 2, 2008 – The Indian Waters Council is sending over 100 Boy Scouts to Philmont in Cimarron, New…
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COR Recognized for Volunteer Services
May 20, 2008COR charitable recipient at the St. Pat’s charity press conference COLUMBIA, SC – May 19, 2008 – Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) received a generous donation at a press conference held by…
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Business Revenue in Columbia’s Downtown Business Improvement District Continues to Increase
May 1, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – May 1, 2008 – City Center Partnership announced today that business revenues in the Business Improvement District (BID) continue to increase. Gross revenues for 2003 were $630,215,297…
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Columbia BBB Offers Free Document Shredding As Part of 'Secure Your ID' Day May 3
April 26, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – April 25, 2008 – The Better Business Bureau of Central South Carolina and Charleston will be offering free document shredding for individuals and small businesses this Saturday,…
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S.C. BlueCross, WLTX-TV Team Up for Walk @ Lunch Day Event in Columbia
April 14, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – April 14, 2008 – A walking course, health screenings, chair massages, entertainment and giveaways are a few of the items on tap at Columbia’s Finlay Park during…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Announces New Administrative Assistant
April 7, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – April 7, 2008 – Central Carolina Community Foundation announces the appointment of Mary Haggins as Administrative Assistant. In this new role, Mary will provide support to the…
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Whitney M. Young Service Awards Announced: Tameika Isacc Devine, Terry Dozier and Abraham Riley
March 24, 2008For Their Commitment to At-Risk Youth COLUMBIA, SC – March 24, 2008 – The Whitney M. Young Awards Banquet will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 6:30pm at the…
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Whitney M. Young Service Awards Announced: Tameika Isacc Devine, Terry Dozier and Abraham Riley
March 10, 2008For Their Commitment to At-Risk Youth COLUMBIA, SC – March 7, 2008 – The Whitney M. Young Awards Banquet will be held March 25, 2008 at 6:30pm at the Brookland…
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Fed Reserve Bank Senior VP to Deliver Keynote at Claflin University Business Community Alliance Luncheon
March 8, 2008ORANGEBURG, SC – March 7, 2008 – Claflin University’s eleventh annual Business Community Alliance Luncheon, which provides an opportunity for students to showcase their innovative programs to leaders in the South…
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SC Chamber Holds Free Seminar on How to Buy and Sell Your Business
March 8, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – the SC State Chamber will host a free public seminar that will provide company leaders, shareholders, and their advisors with practical tips on buying and selling their businesses. …
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Fine Arts Booster Club of Brockman Elementary School Invites Community to Mardi Gras Fundraiser
February 27, 2008FOREST ACRES, SC – The Fine Arts Booster Club of Brockman Elementary School would like to invite the community to our Mardi Gras Party/Fundraiser on April 18, 7pm at the…
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Thomas Tisdale Elected President of South Carolina Historical Society
February 19, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – February 19, 2008 – Thomas S. Tisdale, a Partner in Nexsen Pruet’s Charleston office, has been elected president of the South Carolina Historical Society, one of the…
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Children’s Charities of the Midlands Donates $12,000
February 18, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – February 18, 2008 – Children’s Charities of the Midlands is proud to announce that it has donated over $50,000 since its inception to various charities in the Midlands…
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SCACPA Associate Director Reva Brennan, MPA earns CAE Credential
February 7, 2008SCACPA Associate Director Revira Brennan, MPA Earns Certified Association Executive Credential COLUMBIA, SC and WASHINGTON, DC – February 7, 2008 – The American Society of Association Executives announces that Revira…
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The Jeep Rogers Family YMCA at Lake Carolina Celebrates its Grand Opening
January 31, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – January 31, 2008 – The Jeep Rogers Family YMCA at Lake Carolina celebrated its Grand Opening in style on Saturday, January 26. The public attended the Grand Opening…
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John Mikula to join Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
January 30, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – January 30, 2008 – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that John J. Mikula, president and founder of Mikor LLC, a Greenville-based management consulting…
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Racing Against Hunger
January 30, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – January 30, 2008 – As everyone settles back to their daily routine following the holidays, the Indian Waters Council of the Boy Scouts of America, would like…
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Midlands Education and Business Alliance Announces Leadership Changes
January 15, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – January 15, 2008 – The Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) Board of Directors announced staff leadership changes at its January board meeting. Dr. Kaye K. Shaw,…
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Midlands Education and Business Alliance to Announce Leadership Changes at January Board Meeting
January 13, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – January 11, 2008 – The Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) will announce staff leadership changes at its January Board meeting. Who: Midlands Education and Business Alliance…
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Racing Against Hunger – For Many, Hunger Returns after the Holidays Have Come And Gone
January 10, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – January 10, 2008 – As everyone settles back to their daily routine following the holidays, Boy Scouts of the Indian Waters Council would like to remind the…
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Grant Jackson to Join Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
January 5, 2008COLUMBIA, SC – January 4, 2008 – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that C. Grant Jackson, Business Editor and Columnist for The State newspaper, will…
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Friends of Juvenile Justice Names New Board Members
December 17, 2007COLUMBIA, SC – December 12, 2007 – Timothy Ervolina, CEO & President, United Way of SC, Columbia, S.C. has been appointed to serve on the statewide Board of Friends of Juvenile Justice.…
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Midlands Education and Business Alliance Hosts Uptown Careers Field Study for Midlands Educators
December 15, 2007COLUMBIA, SC – December 11, 2007 – Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) will host an Uptown Careers Field Study for Midlands educators on Thursday, December 13, 2007, from 8:15 a.m.…
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Friends of Juvenile Justice Name New Board Members
December 15, 2007COLUMBIA, SC – December 12, 2007 – David Lockwood, Senior Vice President and Principal for Colliers Keenan Inc. located in Columbia, S.C. has been appointed to serve on the statewide Board…
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