COLUMBIA, SC – April 13, 2009 – The South Carolina Minority Business Enterprise Center has released their 2008 annual report. The report is as follows:  The Year in Review Minority…

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A stop in Columbia at the Family Shelter on April 24th COLUMBIA, SC – April 10, 2009 – For two weeks in April and May, the CEO of Dancing Deer…

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COLUMBIA, SC – Aprl 9, 2009 – The Family Shelter is a non-profit agency that provides emergency shelter and supportive services to homeless families with children. Since last year, there…

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Wyomissing Hills, Pa –  April 9, 2009 – To help meet the growing demand of older South Carolinians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient…

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New Permanent Exhibit Features Native Butterflies in Their Natural Habitat COLUMBIA, SC – April 6, 2009 – Thousands of butterflies are taking flight at EdVenture Children’s Museum this spring. EdVenture’s…

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COLUMBIA, SC – April 1, 2009 – Tom Keith, president of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, will receive the Distinguish Contributions to Community Life Award from Clemson…

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COLUMBIA, SC – March 31, 2009 – Nationally, Jiffy Lube centers helped raise approximately $1,350,757 for the Go Red for Women Movement. The generosity of the Columbia community helped Jiffy Lube…

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One of 43 Communities Named Across the U.S. COLUMBIA, SC –  MARCH 18, 2009 – The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the National Association of Chronic…

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COLUMBIA, SC – March 20, 2009 – The 2009 Class of Leadership South Carolina launched its Hunger Never Takes a Break Campaign on March 19 to raise funds for the…

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FAMILY FUN TO BE HAD AT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MIDLANDS FAMILY FESTIVAL 2009 COLUMBIA, SC – March 5, 2009 –  Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands,…

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Funds Helped Support Education, Literacy and Domestic Violence Prevention Initiatives COLUMBIA, SC –  March 23, 2009 –  More than 100 nonprofit groups in South Carolina received nearly $150,000 from the…

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Health Advocates Urge Congress to Crack Down on Tobacco Marketing to Kids COLUMBIA, SC – March 23, 2009 – Kids across South Carolina will rally against tobacco on March 25…

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RANDLEMAN, NC – March 19, 2009 – Victory Junction will join PayPal, in partnership with Mashable, the world’s largest blog for social networking news, for the first Social Media Smackdown…

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COLUMBIA, SC – March 19, 2009 – The Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America will present its 2008 Council Recognition Banquet at the Embassy Suites in Columbia on Thursday,…

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COLUMBIA, SC – March 17, 2009 – The St. Andrews Woman’s Club donated $3,0000 to In-Vest USA on Monday. The group presented community grants to In-Vest and other charities during its…

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COLUMBIA, SC – March 16, 2009 – The 2009 Class of Leadership South Carolina will launch its Hunger Never Takes a Break Campaign on March 19 to raise funds for…

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COLUMBIA, SC – March 13, 2009 – On Wednesday, President Barack Obama signed the Omnibus Appropriations Act that includes $140,000 in 2009 appropriations for the Midlands Fatherhood Coalition in Fairfield…

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COLUMBIA, SC – March 13, 2009 – The St. Andrews Woman’s Club will present a community grant to InVest USA and other charities on Monday, March 16. The money comes from…

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COLUMBIA, SC – March 13, 2009 – Dawn Jennings has joined the South Carolina Minority Business Enterprise Center (SCMBEC) as project administrator. She has over 15 years of experience in…

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COLUMBIA, SC – March 13, 2009 WHAT:           FREE financial education workshop series covering basic principles of budgeting, saving, and planning for your family’s future. ·         Series 1 – Learn about…

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COLUMBIA, SC – March 11, 2009 – Central Carolina Community Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of JoAnn M. Turnquist as President & CEO.  In this role, JoAnn will…

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COLUMBIA, SC – March 10, 2009 – State attorney general Henry McMaster will serve as Honorary Spokesman for In-Vest USA, a Richland County-based non-profit organization which raises money to equip…

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WASHINGTON, DC – March 7, 2009 – The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) today announced three winning programs for the fifth annual County Leadership…

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The South Carolina Council on Economic Education announces the election of William R. “Bill” Edmonds, director of the Merrill Lynch Columbia Complex; Trescott N. “Scott” Hinton, Jr., president, Companion Life…

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COLUMBIA, SC – February 24, 2009  – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded $15,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank, a nonprofit organization serving the needs of…

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COLUMBIA, SC – February 26, 2009 – The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands (BGCM) has won the Vision for Unity Award for its commitment to serving the diverse…

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COLUMBIA, SC – February 25, 2009 – To meet the needs of nonprofit organizations in South Carolina in this economic downturn, the Foundation will increase Caritas grants awarded from once…

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COLUMBIA, SC – February 25, 2009 – The Healthy Learners Midlands Advisory Board challenges you to count your blessings this St. Patrick’s Day and to help provide health care services…

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COLUMBIA, SC – February 24, 2009 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the South Carolina State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) honored the 2009 Human Resources…

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First Time Insurance Companies and Corporations Collaborate to Stop this Epidemic Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, PepsiCo and WellPoint along…

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NORTH SANTEE, SC – February 10, 2009 – North Santee, SC – The region between Columbia, Moncks Corner, and Georgetown South Carolina now has a full-time advocate for the local…

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Women are asked to share how they are making the choice to live heart healthy COLUMBIA, SC – February 5, 2009 – For every heart, there is a story – and…

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COLUMBIA, SC – February 5, 2009  – Through a United Way of the Midlands grant, The Cooperative Ministry is offering eight sites in Richland and Lexington County where households who…

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LEXINGTON, SC – February 5, 2009 – On Tuesday, February 03, 2009 members of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce came out in record numbers to network, enjoy Country Fried Steak…

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WASHINGTON, DC – February 4, 2009 – Karen Harbert, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for 21st Century Energy, today testified before a House of Representatives panel…

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Smith is the first African-American woman to receive the award in its 25-year history COLUMBIA, SC – February 4, 2009  – At the 25th Anniversary of the United Way of…

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Jiffy Lube Aims to Raise $1.5 Million for the Go Red For Women Movement to Help Fight Heart Disease COLUMBIA, SC – February 4, 2009 – Jiffy Lube® service centers in Columbia…

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COLUMBIA, SC – January 29, 2009 – The Family Shelter installed its new Board and slate of officers on Wednesday, 1/21/09. Stamarian Watts was elected President of the Board, with…

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Customers Can Save $20 on 2008 Tax Preparation Services and Help the Non-Profit Collect Shoes for Those In Need NASHVILLE, TN – January 28, 2009 – Soles4Souls, the international charity dedicated to providing…

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COLUMBIA, SC – January 23, 2009 – Providence Heart & Vascular Institute encourages women to attend its fifth annual Red Dress Rally on Tuesday, February 3, to call greater attention to…

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COLUMBIA, SC – January 23, 2009  – United Way of the Midlands will host an event to recognize companies that have helped make the traditional 2008-2009 fundraising campaign season a…

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COLUMBIA, January 15, 2009 – J..J. Darby, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, issued the following statement today in response to efforts by state legislators opposed to the…

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COLUMBIA, SC – January 19, 2009 – The 2009 legislative agenda for South Carolina’s cities and towns was adopted by the Municipal Association board of directors in December and provides legislative…

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COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation’s 15th Annual International Festival of Wines and Food is February 16, 2009, at Marriott Columbia and offers an impressive gathering of over 300…

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COLUMBIA, SC – January 15, 2009 – Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF) announced today it is one of 21 winners nation-wide in the Knight Community Information Challenge, a $24 million initiative to…

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COLUMBIA, SC – January 14, 2009 – As football fans turn their attention to Super Bowl XLIII Feb. 1, over a quarter of a million Souper Bowl of Caring players are…

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Legislative priorities will include tax relief, improving access to affordable health insurance   COLUMBIA, Jan. 12, 2009—J.J. Darby, owner of the Columbia government relations firm Tallon Darby Communications, has been chosen…

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Event will celebrate the opening of Red Cross museum exhibit COLUMBIA, SC – January 8, 2009 – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina will host the Red, White…

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COLUMBIA, SC – January 6, 2009  – As the nation celebrates the legacy of Dr. King on January 19, residents of the Midlands will mobilize to volunteer in a United…

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COLUMBIA, SC – January 7, 2009 – The BBB Torch Awards for Excellence recognizes businesses for their superior commitment to TRUST, INTEGRITY and PERFORMANCE in the marketplace. The BBB Torch…

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