TCCC announces interim CEO
August 22, 2023
The Board of Directors of Tri-County Cradle to Career is pleased to announce the appointment of Ericka Plater as interim Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2023. Ms. Plater has…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Dinner on Ice Gala set for October
August 22, 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville has sponsorships available and is looking for auction donations for its Dinner on Ice Gala this October. The second annual Dinner on Ice Gala will…
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Countybank Foundation donates $5,000 to Carolina Football Club
August 17, 2023
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $5,000 to the Carolina Football Club. The donation will cover 10 partial scholarships for players and their…
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Habitat Greenville elects new board chair, adds three members
August 16, 2023
LaTonya Phillips is the new board chair for Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, and will help guide the agency as it continues to work to provide affordable housing in…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors
August 16, 2023
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors: Katy Handell, Brandi Snyder Keefer, Michelle White and Bridget Winston. Katherine “Katy” Handell is a…
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South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) celebrates surge in recreational boating industry, unveils impressive economic impact figures
August 16, 2023
Despite a pandemic and uncertain economic conditions, recreational boating in South Carolina has surged to an all-time high with a 67% increase in total economic impact on the state and an 80% increase in…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces 2023 Finalists for Inaugural Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards
August 16, 2023
As Spartanburg County welcomes teachers back to school, the Spartanburg Science Center surprised seven educators with news that they were the district finalists for the inaugural STEM Educator of the…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds two new members
August 16, 2023
Talented local leaders bring their skills to the museum The Columbia Museum of Art announces Linda Pearce Edwards and Dr. Todd Lefkowitz as two new members elected to serve on…
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Butterfly release will honor and remember women affected by ovarian cancer
August 15, 2023
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold the annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 21 (5:30 pm) at the SC State House to raise awareness of…
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Marty Martinez named Executive Director of the Big Red Barn Retreat in Blythewood
August 15, 2023
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) announced the appointment of Marty Martinez as its new Executive Director. A distinguished 28-year United States Army combat veteran, Marty brings a wealth of…
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South Carolina Aquarium and Southern Environmental Law Center track high tides throughout Charleston
August 15, 2023
New Partnership Will Bolster Resilience Efforts Statewide Two weeks ago, the South Carolina Aquarium and the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) kicked off their recently formed partnership and quickly found…
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One80 Place launches new Eviction Prevention service line in Richland, Lexington counties
August 14, 2023
One80 Place, the state’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness, has launched a new Eviction Prevention line through the United Way Association of South Carolina’s 2-1-1 phone…
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One80 Place launches new Eviction Prevention service line in Charleston Area
August 14, 2023
One80 Place, the state’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness, has launched a new Eviction Prevention line through the United Way Association of South Carolina’s 2-1-1 phone…
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Applications now open for Midlands Minority Businesses Accelerator program
August 14, 2023
Columbia Chamber seeking qualified applicants for its class of 2024. The Chamber is now accepting applications for the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) Class of 2024. The deadline for applications is October…
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American Red Cross recognizes 130th Anniversary of the Sea Island Hurricane and impacts on the Lowcountry
August 14, 2023
What One hundred and thirty years ago, one of the deadliest hurricanes in American history made landfall on August 27, 1893. Now known as the Sea Island Hurricane, the storm…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2023 Angels
August 14, 2023
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors several…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena and the Greenville Police Department to hold a Fill the Cruisers Drive benefitting Greenville Humane Society and Greenville County Animal Care
August 14, 2023
Bon Secours Wellness Arena and the Greenville Police Department are teaming up with Greenville Humane Society and Greenville County Animal Care to fill police cruisers with items that support the…
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United Way invests over $13 million to enhance basic needs and foster resilience in the Midlands
August 14, 2023
United Way of the Midlands invested over $13 million in funding to community organizations over the past year, including $2.1 million in Impact grants for its 2023-2024 fiscal year to…
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Brookgreen Gardens presents three Culture Awards to internal staff and volunteer
August 13, 2023
Brookgreen Gardens recently presented Culture Awards to three individuals for their exceptional commitment to upholding the values of the organization. The award is presented annually to a manager, a staff…
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CDS hosts 2023 Eggs Benefit with guest speaker Michael Hayes
August 11, 2023
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host their 12th annual Eggs Benefit on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at The Poinsett Club in Downtown Greenville. Breakfast will be served at…
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Technology advances Zoo’s “Mane” goal of quality care
August 11, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Takes Pride on World Lion Day Outstanding Care of Aging Animals is a Top Priority On World Lion Day, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden takes paws to…
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Thornwell Named One of the “Best Places to Work” in South Carolina
August 11, 2023
The award recognizes “best-in-class” examples of positive workplace cultures producing results. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to serving children and families in need across South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, is…
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Annual ‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ event moves to Anderson
August 10, 2023
One of the Upstate’s top nonprofit events will have a new location in a new county in 2023. Wake Up with Rebuild is a free networking and awareness event hosted…
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Trident United Way announces community Changemaker Grants
August 9, 2023
Trident United Way, a leading local nonprofit organization committed to fostering positive change and development within the Tri-County, is pleased to announce the launch of the Changemaker Grants program. This…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Christi Powell, Women Confidence Builders
August 9, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Robert “Skeeter” Powell named the 2023 Barbara Stone Community Leadership Award honoree
August 9, 2023
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, presented Robert “Skeeter” Powell, of David’s Table, the 2023 Barbara…
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Charleston County student leaders excel in Bank of America internship program
August 9, 2023
Paid Summer Internships Connects Lowcountry Teens to Career Building Opportunities Two Charleston County High School seniors are participating in Bank of America’s Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), paid summer internship. Kendra Hollington…
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Greenville youth learn ballet skills at Phillis Wheatley Community Center
August 8, 2023
Eleven students had the opportunity to learn ballet at Phillis Wheatley Community Center over the summer. Instructors from International Ballet provided two free ballet classes per week at the center…
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Lowcountry Food Bank celebrates 40 years of fighting hunger in coastal South Carolina
August 8, 2023Food Bank staff, leadership, volunteers, donors and guests held anniversary celebrations to reflect on service to Lowcountry and look to the future Celebration continues with 3rd Annual Walk to Fight…
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Rodney McMillian, Columbia-born artist with national reputation, receives Key to the City and S.C. State House resolution as his work is acquired by the Columbia Museum of Art
August 8, 2023
Two McMillian artworks have been acquired by the museum with support from the Contemporaries The Contemporaries, an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), have revealed two new…
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TATT holds Elevate Upstate Grant Workshop; Application deadline is September 22
August 8, 2023
Ten at the Top recently held an Elevate Upstate Grant Workshop at the nearly completed Bridgeway Station. Over 30 potential grant applicants heard from River Hughes (of grant benefactor Hughes…
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Turning Pages SC marks 55 years of empowering minds through literacy with milestone birthday bash
August 7, 2023
Turning Pages SC, known as the Greater Columbia Literacy Council from 1968 to 2007, is excited to announce its momentous 55th birthday bash, “Dive into a Literary Feast.” The celebration…
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Cycling for Compassionate Care: Flight of the Dove 2023 Soars to New Heights
August 7, 2023
On Saturday, August 5, cyclists from South Carolina and neighboring states gathered in Laurens County for the 18th annual Flight of the Dove ride. Organized by VIA Health Partners, founded…
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Nominate a Woman of Distinction
August 7, 2023
All of us know that woman—the woman who does it all. She has excelled in her career and is a mentor in the community. A Shero. We want to hear…
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Nearly a mile of Congaree River frontage permanently protected
August 7, 2023
Audubon South Carolina, Friends of Congaree Swamp, & Ducks Unlimited partner to acquire and protect Arant property overlooking Congaree National Park Audubon South Carolina, Ducks Unlimited, and Friends of Congaree…
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First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in Conway
August 7, 2023Jump-Start Back-to-School event offers school supplies, backpacks, and more Conway, S.C. – Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its final Jump-Start Back-to-School event of the summer, featuring back-to-school information, children’s…
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Riley Institute at Furman announces 2023-24 afterschool Policy Fellows
August 7, 2023
The White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellowship creates opportunities for a nationwide network of leaders to harness their collective expertise to expand and improve afterschool and summer learning programming. The White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy…
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United Way Gardeners: Nourishing Communities Through Fresh Produce
August 4, 2023
For the past two years, the United Way of Laurens has been dedicated to expanding their impactful initiative known as the United Way Gardeners. Their mission is to combat food…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation welcomes four new trustees
August 4, 2023
The Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) welcomed four new board of trustees members during its last meeting – Jeff Griffin, Derek Raper, Dan Bruinsma, and Katherine Blanchard Whittle. All four…
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Parents as Teachers appoints Georgia Mjartan to its board of directors
August 4, 2023
Parents as Teachers, the nation’s most replicated home visiting, early childhood development, and parenting education program, has appointed Georgia Mjartan, executive director of South Carolina First Steps and the South…
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The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $210,000 to seven South Carolina organizations addressing child welfare, food insecurity and arts education
August 3, 2023
Seven organizations focusing on projects in the areas of child welfare, food insecurity, and arts education have been granted $210,000 by The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation. Each organization will…
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Run Like a Mann 5K and One Mile Fun Run/Walk: A Race for a Purpose
August 3, 2023
The Laurens County Cancer Association is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 14th Annual Run Like a Mann 5K and One Mile Fun Run/Walk! This event…
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First Choice Makes Going Back to School Easy and Fun in North Charleston
August 2, 2023
Jump-Start Back-to-School event offers school supplies, backpacks, and more Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its third Jump-Start Back-to-School event of the summer, featuring back-to-school information, children’s activities,…
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School supply drive hosted by United Way of the Piedmont supports over 1,000 students in Spartanburg County
August 2, 2023
Twenty percent of school-age children in the Spartanburg County community live in poverty. For these students and their families, a back to school supply list can be a large purchase,…
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Greenville Jewish Federation hires inaugural CEO
August 2, 2023
The nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the Upstate’s vibrant Jewish community has hired community leader Courtney Tessler to be its CEO – a first for the 76-year-old organization. The Greenville Jewish…
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Disability Rights South Carolina launches “Voting is My Right” campaign
August 1, 2023
The statewide campaign promotes voter registration, education and participation among young people with disabilities in South Carolina. Disability Rights South Carolina, a nonprofit organization that protects and advances the legal,…
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Next Diaper Drive Thru – August 8 in Laurens
August 1, 2023
If you have a young child in diapers, you know that diapers are expensive! The goal of the Diaper Drive Thru initiative is to help with that cost. It’s a…
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Laurens County Community Foundation Gives Scholarships to Local Students
July 31, 2023
The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) is pleased to announce scholarships totaling around $50,000 given to support and benefit the lives of citizens in Laurens County. Furthering its mission to…
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New board members & new building as The Therapy Place continues to grow its services
July 31, 2023
An expansion of 1,300 square feet calls for more board members to shoulder the larger role that The Therapy Place will have in the community. Sierra Artemus and Alex Sturgis…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts welcomes Javy Pagan as new Program Director
July 31, 2023
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Javy Pagan as the new Program Director. With an impressive background in program creation, implementation, community…
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