Coastal Community Foundation presents 2026 Haven Awards for Selfless Community Giving
October 22, 2026
Coastal Community Foundation (CCF) presented its highest honor, the Malcolm D. Haven Award for Selfless Community Giving, to Elizabeth Craig Rivers Lewine and Linda and Tony Bakker during the Ambassadors of…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation’s Annual CAN Talks amplifies disability voices across Upstate
October 22, 2026
Foundation announced its $22,500 Community Innovation Grant award recipients at event The Barbara Stone Foundation (BSF) brought the community together for its annual CAN Talks event last evening at Centre…
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Greenville Housing Fund closes on The Huddle at Sterling
October 22, 2026The Greenville Housing Fund and the Sterling Land Trust have closed construction financing on a $3.3 million affordable housing development — The Huddle at Sterling. The project is a ground-up,…
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The Fine Arts Center partners welcomed four new board members
October 22, 2026
The Fine Arts Center Partners welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors, adding a diverse range of expertise in arts education, nonprofit leadership, architecture, business and community engagement…
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Sistercare launches Young Professionals Council
October 22, 2026
Inaugural council to support organization’s mission against domestic violence Sistercare has launched a Young Professionals Council (YPC) in celebration of its 45th anniversary and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The…
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Columbia Museum of Art November 2026 exhibitions and events calendar
October 21, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Body Matters On view through January 3, 2027 The human body is essential to craft. This genre of art is rooted in physical labor, tactile knowledge, and material intimacy,…
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22nd Annual Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast scheduled for November 7
October 21, 2026
Murrells Inlet 29576 (formerly known as Murrells Inlet 2020) will host their 22nd Annual Oyster Roast on Saturday, November 7 from 11:30AM – 3:00 PM in the parking lot of…
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Moretti’s Pizzeria & Bar to Donate Portion of Sales to ‘Let There Be Mom’ Charity
October 21, 2026
Local diners can support Upstate families facing serious illness this Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, simply by ordering lunch or dinner. Moretti’s Pizzeria & Bar, located at 783 E. Butler Rd.…
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Winners announced for the 37th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
October 21, 2026
Downtown Georgetown hosted the 37th Annual Wooden Boat Show over the weekend, celebrating maritime craft, community spirit, and classic craftsmanship along Front Street and the waterfront. Organizers with the South…
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Georgetown Community Theater Arts serves up spooky comedy – The Addams Family Young@Part
October 21, 2026
Get ready for a night of comical chaos, laughter, and iconic characters! Georgetown Community Theater Arts is bringing The Addams Family Young@Part to town, directed by Ronnie Hunter with choreography…
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Festival of Trees returns to Laurens County Museum with only three spots left
October 20, 2026
The Laurens County Museum is preparing for its annual Festival of Trees, and organizers say time is running short for anyone hoping to take part. According to the museum, only…
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How Laurens County residents can support the Safe Home
October 20, 2026
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Laurens County Safe Home is a reminder that help for victims of abuse depends on the support of the community around them. The nonprofit…
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Community invited to shape the future of The Village Group
October 20, 2026
The Village Group is developing its next strategic plan, and Executive Director Ray C. Funnye is calling on residents, supporters, and local leaders to share their perspectives to help guide…
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Capturing the Wild: Master Wildlife Photography at Brookgreen Gardens with Ron Magill
October 20, 2026
Photographers and nature lovers have a rare opportunity to sharpen their skills alongside one of the nation’s premier wildlife experts. Brookgreen Gardens is hosting “Capturing the Wild,” an exclusive, early-morning…
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Georgetown County Ducks Unlimited hosting annual Greenwing Event on November 14
October 20, 2026
Georgetown County Ducks Unlimited invites children of all ages to get outside, learn, and explore the outdoors at the upcoming Greenwing Event on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The event will…
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Free porch concert fundraiser returns to Shandon neighborhood
October 19, 2026
South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra members perform on November 8, 2026. For the second year, members of the South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SCPYO) will perform a free pops concert…
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Haley Reinhart brings her Promise Tour to Newberry Opera House October 21
October 19, 2026
Following two South Carolina appearances this weekend as opening support for The Red Clay Strays, acclaimed singer and songwriter Haley Reinhart is returning to Newberry Opera House on Wednesday, October…
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Love gives: Central SC Habitat receives $20,000 gift from “The Cheerful Giver”
October 19, 2026
Two homes are under construction in Richland County, with plans for families to be home for Christmas Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity has received a $20,000 unrestricted gift from…
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World Restart a Heart Day: Hartsville High School receives Cardiac Emergency Response Plan to support Smart Heart Act
October 19, 2026
American Heart Association to Strengthen Cardiac Emergency Readiness in Schools The American Heart Association presented a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) to Hartsville High School made possible through funding provided…
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Congaree Land Trust welcomes the Midlands to ‘Oysters for Acres’ Event
October 19, 2026
Congaree Land Trust (CLT) will host Oysters for Acres on Wednesday, November 18, at The Millstone at Adams Pond. Tickets are on sale now for this fall conservation celebration. The…
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Capital campaign begins for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
October 19, 2026
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Launches Capital Campaign to Complete Bridge to the Wild’s Transformational Phase Two Community support will help expand animal habitats, advance wildlife conservation, and create new ways…
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Mark Your Calendars: Friends of the Georgetown Library Fall Community Yard Sale rescheduled for this Saturday!
October 19, 2026
Got extra treasures lying around the house, or looking to score some great bargains? The Friends of the Georgetown Library Fall Community Yard Sale has been rescheduled and will now…
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Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards $100,000 grant to Lowcountry Food Bank
October 19, 2026
Lowcountry Food Bank has received $100,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish children and families during the summer months. The Summers Without Hunger grant supports community…
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Protect the places you love: Support the South Carolina Environmental Law Project’s 17th Annual Wild Side Fundraiser
October 18, 2026
From the high ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the winding salt marshes of the Lowcountry, South Carolina’s unique landscapes define the state’s natural beauty and way of life.…
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Celebrate local culture and fall fun at The Abie & Dorethia Ladson Cultural Festival!
October 18, 2026
Mark your calendars for a vibrant day of community, tradition, and autumn festivities! The Abie & Dorethia Ladson Cultural Festival is taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at…
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Clinton Canopy invites community to plant ‘Daffodils for Remembrance’ Nov. 14
October 17, 2026
Residents looking for a way to honor someone special while adding color to the city this spring can grab a trowel and join Clinton Canopy next month. The local nonprofit…
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Cancer association’s November meeting to feature Thrive Laurens County speaker
October 17, 2026
The Laurens County Cancer Association will host its next Living with Cancer meeting Thursday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m. at 1337 Medical Ridge Road in Clinton. A light meal will…
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Haley Reinhart Brings Her Promise Tour to Newberry Opera House October 21
October 17, 2026
Following two South Carolina appearances this weekend as opening support for The Red Clay Strays, acclaimed singer and songwriter Haley Reinhart is returning to Newberry Opera House on Wednesday, October…
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Pawleys Island Moose Lodge to celebrate opening of new Georgetown home
October 16, 2026
Pawleys Island Moose Lodge 2628 will celebrate the opening of its new lodge home at 810 Elizabeth St. in Georgetown’s Maryville neighborhood on Saturday, Oct. 24, beginning at 4 p.m.…
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Friends of the Waccamaw Library to host music bingo
October 16, 2026
The Friends of the Waccamaw Library (FOWL) is hosting a music bingo fundraiser at Pawleys Tap House and Grill on November 4, 2026 (located at 13089 Ocean Highway in Pawleys…
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Meta brings national AI accessibility initiative to Columbia, providing free smart glasses to blind veterans
October 15, 2026
Meta is bringing its nationwide artificial intelligence accessibility initiative to South Carolina’s Midlands this week, partnering with the American Council of the Blind to provide free Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses…
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Georgetown recognized as designated site for UNESCO’s Routes of Enslaved Peoples Project
October 15, 2026
Georgetown County Council officially recognized Georgetown as a designated site of the UNESCO Routes of Enslaved Peoples: Resistance, Liberty and Heritage Project. Council Chairman Clint Elliott presented an official proclamation…
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Greenville Symphony’s Mozart Among Friends spotlights hometown violinist Joanna Mulfinger
October 15, 2026
Joanna Mulfinger’s violin was already more than a century old when Mozart was born. Made by Nicolò Amati in 1653 and inherited from her mother, the instrument brings a piece…
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Threads of Time: Brookgreen Gardens highlights the art of memory in What Remains: Quilts of Use, Care and Time
October 14, 2026
Art and utility seamlessly collide at Brookgreen Gardens in its upcoming exhibition, What Remains: Quilts of Use, Care and Time. Hosted in the Lowcountry Gallery from October 17, 2026 through…
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Part-time Director, United Ministries
October 14, 2026
United Ministries of Clinton Seeking a Part-Time Assistant Director 12–15 hours per week United Ministries of Clinton is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Director to work alongside the Executive Director in…
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Celebrating 55+ years of local art: Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild exhibition returns
October 14, 2026
Get ready to celebrate the creativity and talent of our local art community! The 29th Annual Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild Juried Art Exhibition returns to the Franklin G. Burroughs…
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Explore local wildlife at the Swampside Tract Moth and Butterfly Walk
October 14, 2026
Nature enthusiasts and community members are invited to explore the native lepidoptera of South Carolina during a guided Moth and Butterfly Walk this Friday, October 16, 2026. The free, 3.5-hour…
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SC Cancer Alliance invites local salons to join statewide health outreach
October 14, 2026
The South Carolina Cancer Alliance is calling on local salon owners and independent beauty professionals to participate in a statewide health initiative aimed at raising awareness for breast and cervical…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 6th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger raises $82,670 to help fund feeding programs
October 14, 2026
Lowcountry Food Bank’s 6th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger took place on September 26th. The event, which raised $82,670, brings awareness to hunger issues in coastal South Carolina and raises…
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Anyone can be a lifesaver: American Heart Association encourages CPR education on World Restart a Heart Day
October 14, 2026
Every second counts in a cardiac emergency. As World Restart a Heart Day approaches on Oct. 16, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for…
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2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Honor the Dream Food Drive kicks off on October 12 and concludes November 13
October 13, 2026
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation will kick off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food…
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Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum names Allyson Sheumaker as new Executive Director
October 13, 2026
The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum has selected Allyson Sheumaker as its next Executive Director following a nationwide search led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). Sheumaker will begin…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 6th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger raises $82,670 to help fund feeding programs
October 13, 2026
Lowcountry Food Bank’s 6th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger took place on September 26th. The event, which raised $82,670, brings awareness to hunger issues in coastal South Carolina and raises…
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Ronald McDonald House Charleston launches new brand identity and tagline: “Family Stays”
October 13, 2026
Ronald McDonald House Charleston officially launched a modernized brand identity, marking a dynamic new chapter in its long-standing commitment to supporting families during pediatric medical crises. The rebrand features a…
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House Beautiful brings 2026 whole home experience to Charleston to benefit Lowcountry Food Bank
October 13, 2026
Beautiful design is making a meaningful difference in Charleston this month as House Beautiful brings its celebrated Whole Home experience to the Holy City, with 100% of proceeds from the…
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Five local organizations earn awards from Keep the Midlands Beautiful
October 13, 2026
Keep the Midlands Beautiful, a local nonprofit that works to reduce litter, improve recycling, enhance beautification and provide environmental education across Lexington and Richland Counties, is proud to announce their…
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The Big Red Barn Retreat announces Fall Jam Opener, Carter Lybrand
October 13, 2026
The Township Auditorium, Presented by Build On Your Land, LLC, on November 14, 2026 The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) announced country music artist Carter Lybrand as the official opener…
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Gathering at the Garden: Carolina Human Reinvestment hosts Farm-to-Table fundraising dinner
October 12, 2026
Community members, local food enthusiasts, and supporters of youth development will gather for an unforgettable evening under the stars at the annual Farm to Table Fundraising Dinner in support of…
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Friends of the Georgetown Library to host book sale at the Wooden Boat Show!
October 12, 2026
Join the Friends of the Georgetown Library this Saturday, October 17th, at the Annual Wooden Boat Show! The group will be serving as a vendor on Front Street (in front…
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Honoring History & Heritage: Georgetown to host Middle Passage Remembrance Weekend
October 12, 2026
As part of a month-long series of Middle Passage Remembered events commemorating 500 years of African history and presence in North America (1526–2026), the Gullah Geechee Chamber Foundation invites the…
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