SC State Foundation receives $50,000 grant for scholarships from Power:Ed
April 13, 2026
Power:Ed, the philanthropic arm of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), has awarded the South Carolina State University Foundation a $50,000 grant to provide scholarships to 35 deserving SC State…
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The new rules of reputation management
April 13, 2026
Public relations is changing. For years, many people thought of PR as media coverage, announcements and visibility. Those things still matter, but they are no longer enough. Today, public relations…
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Columbia Museum of Art May 2026 exhibitions and events calendar
April 13, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil On view through June 28, 2026 Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil is a thematic presentation of this important American artist’s…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Nikki Haley, The O6 Foundation
April 11, 2026
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of…
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Governor Henry McMaster, Together SC, United Way Association of South Carolina, and AmeriCorps SC announce 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Award recipients
April 8, 2026
Honoring the People and Partnerships Powering South Carolina Communities During National Volunteer Month Governor Henry McMaster, Together SC, United Way Association of South Carolina, and AmeriCorps SC announced the recipients…
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Children’s Charities of the Midlands awards $140,000 to local children’s programs
April 8, 2026
Children’s Charities of the Midlands, in conjunction with the ChippenWhales Plunge Team and partners, has presented $140,000 to local organizations helping children. The funds are the result of their 2025…
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Mission Lexington’s “Mission on the Move” campaign gains momentum through a community leadership gift
April 8, 2026
Mission Lexington announced strong momentum for its Mission on the Move capital campaign, an initiative designed to expand capacity and ensure the organization can serve neighbors in crisis for the…
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Orangeburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. donates $2,500 to Edisto Habitat for Humanity
April 8, 2026Edisto Habitat for Humanity accepted a $2,500 donation from the Orangeburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. during their 2026 Day of Service, held in honor of Past…
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O’Quinn elected as Charitable Foundation board president
April 7, 2026
Kim O’Quinn has been elected President of the 2026 Board of Trustees for the Building Industry Associate of Central South Carolina Charitable Foundation. Kim joined the Board of Trustees in…
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Early giving for Midlands Gives starts now: Make an impact for local nonprofits today
April 3, 2026
The spirit of community and generosity is building across the Midlands. Early giving for Midlands Gives Day, an impactful initiative of Central Carolina Community Foundation, starts April 1 and continues…
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The Big Red Barn Retreat announces Build On Your Land LLC as presenting sponsor of Fall Jam 2026
April 2, 2026
Annual benefit concert returns November 14 to support our nation’s heroes The Big Red Barn Retreat announced Build On Your Land LLC as the presenting sponsor of Fall Jam 2026,…
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South Carolina nonprofit leaders convene at State House to engage lawmakers on sector priorities
April 1, 2026
Together SC will bring nonprofit leaders from across the state to the South Carolina State House on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, for its annual Nonprofits at the State House event—an…
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The Big Red Barn Retreat announces Build On Your Land LLC as presenting sponsor of Fall Jam 2026
March 31, 2026
Annual benefit concert returns November 14 to support our nation’s heroes The Big Red Barn Retreat announced Build On Your Land LLC as the presenting sponsor of Fall Jam 2026,…
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Outgoing CMA director receives Order of the Palmetto
March 30, 2026The Columbia Museum of Art’s outgoing executive director, Della Watkins, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, in recognition of her years of leadership,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Amy Barch, Turn90
March 24, 2026
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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Columbia Museum of Art appoints interim director as executive director search progresses
March 24, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees have appointed Robin Waites, former executive director of Historic Columbia, as the interim executive director of the Columbia Museum of Art while…
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Dan D’Alberto, Purpose Equity, named Corporate Walk Chair for Blood Cancer United’s 2026 Light The Night
March 24, 2026
The Georgia-South Carolina Region of Blood Cancer United®, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, announced Dan D’Alberto with Purpose Equity as the Corporate Walk Chair of its 2026 Light The…
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
March 23, 2026
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Central Carolina Community Foundation Overview Central Carolina Community Foundation is conducting a national search for our next Chief Financial Officer. We serve as the philanthropic hub…
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South Carolina’s only organized Suzuki Music School awarded capacity building grant
March 22, 2026
Suzuki Academy of Columbia, the only organized Suzuki music school in South Carolina, has been awarded a Capacity Building Grant from Central Carolina Community Foundation to strengthen its long-term sustainability…
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Columbia community invited to Walk, Run & Roll for Brain Injury Awareness on March 22
March 22, 2026
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) invites the Midlands community to take part in the Walk, Run & Roll for Brain Injury Awareness on Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 2–5 p.m.,…
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Homeless No More will celebrate the addition of SC Works Connection Point lab to St. Lawrence Place with a ribbon cutting ceremony
March 22, 2026
Homeless No More’s (HNM) transitional shelter, St. Lawrence Place, will welcome the addition of an SC Works Connection Point lab with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Thursday,…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC honored with two workplace awards
March 19, 2026
Recognized as a 2026 Best Nonprofit Workplace and an Excellence in Nonprofits Award Recipient We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s federally designated organ, eye and tissue recovery organization,…
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Growing greener futures: South Carolina’s green step schools program expands statewide
March 19, 2026
New partnership funding and dedicated staff bring hands-on environmental education to more South Carolina classrooms Across South Carolina, students are testing water samples, planting pollinator gardens and leading schoolwide recycling…
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Knight Foundation Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $280,512 in grants to advance cultural vibrancy and civic engagement in Columbia
March 17, 2026
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation awarded $280,512 to six organizations spearheading projects that strengthen cultural vibrancy and civic engagement across Columbia.…
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South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association names Mark Newman as President & CEO
March 16, 2026
The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) today announced the appointment of Mark Newman as its next President & Chief Executive Officer, following a national search to identify the…
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South Carolina ETV invites public to attend taping of Palmetto Perspectives exploring women’s political leadership in South Carolina
March 12, 2026
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) invites members of the public to attend a studio taping of Palmetto Perspectives on March 18 from 7 – 8 p.m. at SCETV studios in…
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Duke Energy Foundation offers $500,000 to strengthen emergency preparedness across South Carolina
March 12, 2026
Duke Energy Foundation is investing $500,000 in South Carolina communities through its Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) grant program to support weather-related emergency preparedness and response across the Palmetto State.…
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Blakely Roof named 2026 recipient of the Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership
March 10, 2026
Francis Marion University’s Fred R. Sheheen Nonprofit Leadership Institute (FMU NPLI) and Together SC announce Blakely Roof as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence…
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One Columbia for Arts and Culture names Larry Hembree as 2026 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award recipient
March 10, 2026One Columbia for Arts and Culture announced Larry Andrew Hembree as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. This honor recognizes Hembree’s exceptional leadership, creativity, and…
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Actors’ Theater of South Carolina Historians to discuss Captain Henry Felder as a Founding Son of America in Orangeburg
March 10, 2026
On Saturday, March 21st, the SC250 Commission is funding a taping of historians in a panel at the Orangeburg County Library on the qualifications of martyred hero, Captain Henry Felder,…
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Columbia Museum of Art April 2026 calendar
March 8, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil On view March 21 through June 28, 2026 Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil is a thematic presentation of this important…
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City of Columbia to host annual City Manager’s Go Red Heart Walk
March 5, 2026
Who: City Manager Teresa Wilson, City of Columbia Representatives, the Columbia Police Department, the American Heart Association, Prisma Health, and Connor Shaw, Founder of HRTHDL What: The City of Columbia would like…
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Junior League of Columbia presents “Round Up for a Cause” – a western-themed fundraiser to support community impact
March 5, 2026
The Junior League of Columbia, Inc. announced Round Up for a Cause, a lively western themed fundraiser raising vital support for the League’s mission to strengthen the Midlands community. The event…
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The SC Sweep returns March 21–29, rallying South Carolinians to clean up their communities
March 5, 2026
PalmettoPride is launching the 2026 SC Sweep, a 10-day statewide campaign inviting South Carolinians to take action against litter and help keep their communities beautiful. Taking place during the first 10…
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Junior League of Columbia expands Little Black Dress Initiative Week with community give-back nights and blood drive
March 5, 2026
The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) is expanding its 2026 Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) Week, taking place March 9–13, 2026, with additional opportunities for the Midlands community to give…
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Taste of the Vine returns to Central Energy on March 19, 2026
March 4, 2026
Columbia’s premier wine event, Taste of the Vine, returns on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Central Energy, benefiting Transitions Homeless Center, the Midlands’ largest provider of services for individuals experiencing…
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South Carolina women kick off support for women’s suffrage monument in Washington, D.C.
March 3, 2026
Three well-known business leaders in South Carolina are joining a national movement to fill a void on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.- a monument honoring women who led the…
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Camden International Day of Happiness – March 20
March 3, 2026
The Camden community will come together on Friday, March 20, 2026, to celebrate the International Day of Happiness with a special event hosted by The Happiness Health Connection and its…
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SCRA announces new grant funding and member companies
March 3, 2026
Chipp, Atapic, Sentec, and Tada AI received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Crystal-XG, Cuffway, InfauxTech, Ohmiq, PostPixel, Renoverse AI, and Vet Media Group were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland…
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CMA organizes major exhibition with Columbia-born artist Rodney McMillian
March 2, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art presents major spring exhibition Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil, on view from March 21 through June 28, 2026. Organized by the Columbia Museum…
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Final Call for Prince George’s Annual Tour: Secure your passage through history before March 13
March 2, 2026
Time is running out to claim your spot for one of the South Carolina’s most storied traditions. The Prince George Winyah Church Women are preparing for the 79th Annual Tour…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Amanda Hannah of Dixie High School as Educator of the Month
February 27, 2026
Abbeville accountant-turned-teacher shares her love of numbers and business to equip students for life South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Amanda ‘Mandy’ Hannah of Dixie High School as the…
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IMPH launches Foundations for Success Taskforce
February 25, 2026
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), an independent, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, is launching…
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Congaree Land Trust presents 9th annual signature event – Game & Garden Soirée
February 24, 2026
Join Congaree Land Trust for the 9th Annual Game & Garden Soirée on Wednesday, April 1st from 6pm to 9pm. As one of the organization’s signature fundraising events, this highly…
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Big Red Barn Retreat launches “The Cavalry” annual giving society to sustain life-changing, evidence-based programs and services for heroes
February 24, 2026
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) announced the launch of The Cavalry, the organization’s new annual giving society created to provide consistent, reliable funding for the BRBR’s life-changing programs and…
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Ezekiel Ministries
February 23, 2026
Our vision is to connect every child with a mentor who guides them to experience Jesus and unlock their potential. We do this by equipping and empowering the local Church…
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Donor Relations Coordinator
February 23, 2026
The Donor Relations Coordinator is a key support role within Ezekiel Ministries’ Development Team. This position focuses on stewarding monthly and recurring donors through consistent, Christ-centered communication while supporting the…
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South Carolina Pediatric Alliance sponsors the 2026 Carolina Sunshine Wishing Well Gala to bring joy and hope to children facing life-threatening illnesses
February 23, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced its role as a sponsor of the 2026 Wishing Well Gala, hosted by Carolina Sunshine for Children in an Evening of Hope, Heart,…
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Ezekiel Ministries Pickleball for a Purpose Tournament – March 24
February 23, 2026
Ezekiel Ministries to Host “Pickleball for a Purpose” Tournament to Benefit Local Youth Mentoring Programs Ezekiel Ministries announced its upcoming First Annual Pickleball for a Purpose Tournament, a community-wide fundraiser…
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Anchor Investment Management, LLC marks 25 years by launching the Anchor Impact Fund to support nonprofits across the Midlands
February 19, 2026
New charitable fund will support health, education, families and community organizations Marking its 25th anniversary, Anchor Investment Management, LLC, a comprehensive wealth management firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, is…
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