Hard Hats with Heart brings construction industry together for worker wellness
July 27, 2026
American Heart Association initiative aims to improve cardiovascular health and CPR readiness among Lowcountry construction workers An estimated 1 in 25 construction workers in the United States has been diagnosed…
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Leadership South Carolina announces Core Program Class of 2027
July 27, 2026Leadership South Carolina announced the members selected for its Core Program Class of 2027, a distinguished group of business, government, nonprofit, healthcare, education, and community leaders from across the state.…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC hosts inaugural “Pickleball for Hope” fundraising tournament
July 27, 2026
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s federally designated organ recovery program, hosted its inaugural “Pickleball for Hope” fundraising tournament today at Pickleball Kingdom in Mt. Pleasant. The event…
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South Carolina Bar Foundation awards $7.1 million in grants for fiscal year 2027
July 24, 2026
The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded grants to 50 law-related nonprofit organizations and programs totaling more than $7.1 million for Fiscal Year 2027, marking the largest allocation in the…
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Major Gifts Officer
July 23, 2026
Are you excited to make a real impact? At the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC (ABVI), we empower individuals who are blind or low vision to live…
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Empowered To Win Global Golf Tournament unites local leaders to empower youth and build tomorrow’s workforce
July 22, 2026
Building winning leaders: Statewide golf tournament aims to expand career readiness, character development, and educational opportunities for students. Empowered To Win Global invites the community to step onto the green…
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Anne Perrin Flynn awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor with the Order of the Palmetto
July 22, 2026Anne Flynn, chair of the Noble Tree Foundation and immediate past-chair of the Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education (USC Upstate), has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy reveals James Bond theme for 16th Annual Party for the Parks
July 21, 2026
One of Charleston’s most anticipated fall fundraising events returns for its 16th year with a sophisticated new theme inspired by the world’s most famous secret agent. Charleston Parks Conservancy has…
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Allan Family matching challenge and Foundation commitment move Allan Park renovation forward
July 17, 2026
The Charleston Parks Conservancy announced two major commitments that will help bring the proposed Allan Park renovation to fruition and support its ongoing care. Mr. Robb Allan, whose family developed…
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McElveen Race for The ARK marks 27 years of supporting families affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias
July 17, 2026
The ARK of South Carolina will host the 27th Annual McElveen Race for The ARK on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in downtown Summerville. The event raises funds for programs and…
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Lowcountry Literacy Project and Windwood Farm partner to provide life changing literacy support for six boys this summer
July 16, 2026
Summer Scholars Initiative Expands Access to High-Dosage Orton-Gillingham Intervention Through Support from the Wright Reason Foundation The Lowcountry Literacy Project (LLP) announced a new partnership with Windwood Farm Home for…
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ADA anniversary celebration returns to Park Circle July 23
July 16, 2026
In partnership with the City of Charleston and City of North Charleston, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) will once again present an event celebrating the anniversary of…
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The Harbor Entrepreneur Center receives Truist Foundation Grant to expand entrepreneur support across the Lowcountry
July 16, 2026
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center (HEC) announced it has received a generous grant from Truist Foundation to expand the reach and impact of the Harbor Accelerator, the organization’s flagship program for…
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Extended through July 31st: Lowcountry Food Bank continues free summer meals program for kids
July 15, 2026
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) is participating in the Summer Lunchbox – Summer Meals Program to provide nutritious summer meals to children 18 years old and younger without charge. The program is in…
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City of Charleston launches school supply drive
July 9, 2026Invites businesses to host their own ahead of First Day Festival The City of Charleston is kicking off its annual School Supply Drive on Monday, July 13, ahead of the…
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Women in Philanthropy awards $162,475 in grants to local organizations
July 7, 2026
Women in Philanthropy (WIP), a charitable giving circle of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, awarded $162,475 in grants to seven deserving Beaufort County nonprofits at its 2026 Grant Awards…
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Conservation leader Michael McShane of Johns Island awarded state’s highest honor
July 7, 2026Michael McShane of Johns Island has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the Governor of South Carolina. The Order of the Palmetto is…
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Disability Next Door SC: Celebrating Disability Pride Month
July 1, 2026
A campaign challenging stereotypes about people with disabilities so we are accepted and included in communities throughout South Carolina. The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, in partnership with the…
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IMPH releases policy toolkit to strengthen food system policy, preserve farmland and improve access to nutritious food across the state
June 30, 2026
Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the SC Roadmap have released a new toolkit designed to help state leaders identify practical food…
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The Creative Community and Career Center 4 Autism joins The Harbor Entrepreneur Center
June 30, 2026
Bringing Neurodivergent Workforce Training and Community Impact to Charleston’s Entrepreneurial Hub C4 Autism, a peer‑led neurodivergent community and career center, has officially joined The Harbor Entrepreneur Center as a resident…
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Protecting the view: 1,440 acres near McClellanville conserved for future generations
June 30, 2026
Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to protecting land and water forever and connecting the community to conservation, announced the permanent protection of 1,440 acres in northern Charleston County through…
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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry hires new VP of Finance and Administration
June 29, 2026
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) announced that Sherry Burik has been named Vice President of Finance and Administration. Sherry officially assumes the role on July 1, 2026. To ensure…
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BofA volunteers drive progress on affordable home build with Sea Island Habitat
June 27, 2026
As part of a longstanding community partnership, BofA’s Charleston team put boots on the ground at Habitat Boulevard This month, the Bank of America volunteer team joined Sea Island Habitat…
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AARP commits $122,728 to strengthen nearly 12 communities across South Carolina
June 25, 2026
Grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects AARP today announced 12…
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Horizons receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to support summer learning for middle & high school girls
June 23, 2026
For a second year, Horizons at Ashley Hall (Horizons), received a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support programming at its middle and high…
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Berkeley County awards $1M in CDBG funds to local organizations
June 23, 2026
Berkeley County has awarded $1,015,276 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to 10 local agencies and nonprofit organizations. County Council approved the recommended funding allocations at its meeting on Monday, June 22,…
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Allan family matching challenge and Foundation commitment move Allan Park renovation forward
June 23, 2026The Charleston Parks Conservancy announced two major commitments that will help bring the proposed Allan Park renovation to fruition and support its ongoing care. Mr. Robb Allan, whose family developed…
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A win for St. George: nearly 300 acres protected from development
June 23, 2026
Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to protecting land and water forever and connecting the community to conservation, is proud to announce the permanent protection of 296 acres in the…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation Board announces new executive committee and board members
June 18, 2026
The Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation (LCFBF), an independent nonprofit that provides sustainable funding to solely support Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), announced today the election of its Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Newly elected…
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WesCo Brew & Bowl opens June 26 in Cayce, bringing 44,000 sq. ft. of bowling, dining and entertainment to the Midlands
June 17, 2026
$13.2 million investment transforms former Piggly Wiggly into Midlands’ premier entertainment venue, with grand opening events June 26–28 CAYCE, S.C. — Midlands residents are invited to experience the excitement at…
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My Sister’s House announces leadership transition
June 16, 2026
The board of directors of My Sister’s House announced that Chief Executive Officer Tosha Connors (pictured) will conclude her tenure with the organization, effective July 2, after nearly nine years…
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Lowcountry Literacy Project launches first Summer Teacher Scholarship Initiative
June 16, 202656 Educators Across the Lowcountry Participate in Advanced Literacy Training to Better Serve Struggling Readers The Lowcountry Literacy Project (LLP) has launched its first-ever Summer Teacher Scholarship Initiative, awarding scholarships…
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Conservation Bank Board selects David Jones to lead agency
June 15, 2026
The South Carolina Conservation Bank announced that the Board has selected David Jones as the agency’s next executive director. His appointment is pending confirmation by the South Carolina Senate. Jones…
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ECCO leadership update: welcoming interim CEO Pat Walker
June 15, 2026
ECCO has named veteran nonprofit leader Pat Walker as interim CEO as the organization begins a national search for its next chief executive officer. The appointment follows the departure of…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare celebrates completion of major construction at expanded Berkeley Hospital
June 15, 2026
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is celebrating the completion of major construction at its expanded Berkeley Hospital, capping three years of renovations and new construction that doubled bed capacity and enhanced…
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Lowcountry Food Bank is offering the 2026 Summer Lunchbox Summer Meals Program – now serving!
June 11, 2026
Nutritious Meals at No Charge – Now Serving for Kids 18 and Younger Find the Summer Lunchbox Meal Locations here: Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) is participating in the Summer Lunchbox…
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Angel Oak tree earns recognition on the National Register of Historic Places
June 11, 2026
Securing its Position as a Nationally Significant Site in American History Lowcountry Land Trust (LLT) announced the Angel Oak, one of the South’s most iconic natural landmarks, has been officially…
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RMHC Charleston’s online auction now open
June 10, 2026
Bid on Golf Packages, Hotel Stays, Dining Experiences, and More Through Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston announced that its online auction is open, giving supporters…
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From parade to policy: Juneteenth event connects community celebration with early childhood advocacy
June 10, 2026
BEE Collective and Tri-County Play Collaborative Invite Families to Continue the Conversation Following the Liberty Hill Juneteenth Parade Following one of the region’s most significant Juneteenth traditions, the Liberty Hill…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute celebrate the graduation of the fifth class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative Fellows
June 8, 2026
Sustain SC, in partnership with the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University, announced the graduation of the fifth class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) Fellows. This year’s cohort…
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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awards more than $304,000 in impact grants to Lowcountry nonprofits and organizations
June 4, 2026
In its second Impact Grant cycle of fiscal year 2026, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awarded $304,500 to seven local nonprofits and organizations. These competitive grants, distributed twice per fiscal…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces new Board Chair and welcomes new Trustee
June 4, 2026
Brookgreen Gardens has announced leadership updates to its Board of Trustees, naming Scott Brandon as Chair of the Board of Trustees and welcoming Greg Rosen as a new member. Together they…
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June is Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina
June 3, 2026
June marks Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina, a statewide initiative led by PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association aimed at reducing litter, illegal dumping, and…
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Live 5 News and Lowcountry Food Bank launch “Rise and Shine” campaign to fight summer hunger
June 2, 2026
Live 5 News and Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) are partnering to launch the Rise and Shine campaign, a community-wide effort running from June 1 through July 31 to help provide…
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New study reveals major gap in access to summer programs across South Carolina
June 1, 2026
Many more South Carolina parents want their children in a structured summer program than are able to enroll them, according to a new household survey. The Summer Struggle for South…
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Two senior leaders to depart East Cooper Community Outreach
May 26, 2026After nearly a decade of extraordinary leadership and service, ECCO announces that Executive Director Stephanie Kelley will be stepping down from her role as she relocates to Pennsylvania to be…
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Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization celebrates leadership and service ahead of 2026 competition
May 26, 2026
As the 2026 Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen competitions approach, delegates and volunteers throughout the state have spent the spring preparing for June while advancing the organization’s…
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Director of Operations
May 19, 2026
Lowcountry Literacy Project (LLP) is a nonprofit organization that equips educators in Charleston, SC, with the training and coaching they need to teach reading with confidence and impact. By transforming…
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Announcing the 2027 class of Liberty Fellows
May 19, 2026
21 South Carolinians commit to driving increased impact & embracing civil discourse Liberty Fellowship announced the incoming 2027 Class of Liberty Fellows. Since 2003, the network of more than 350…
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Celebration of the permanent protection of the 972-acre Meyer Lake Tract
May 19, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Lowcountry Land Trust and conservation partners will celebrate the permanent protection of the 972-acre Meyer Lake Tract, a landmark conservation achievement along the…
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