Non Profit Minute – Cassandra Shea, Camp Kemo
October 24, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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South Carolina Office of Rural Health recognizes six annual award recipients
October 24, 2022The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) honored six rural healthcare providers and community members at its 25th Annual Rural Health Conference on October 19. “Each year, our office…
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Local collectors loan works by iconic African American artists to the CMA
October 21, 2022
Forward Together: African American Art from the Judy and Patrick Diamond Collection now on view The Columbia Museum of Art announces new exhibition Forward Together: African American Art from the…
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LRADAC named one of the Top Woman-Led Workplaces in the US for 2022
October 21, 2022
LRADAC, the designated substance misuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has been named one of the Top Woman-Led Organizations in the US for 2022 – a national ranking that…
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The Big Red Barn Retreat to support a Veterans community garden
October 21, 2022
The Big Red Barn Retreat enters into a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to support a Veterans community garden The Big Red…
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$16 Million in grants and scholarships distributed in the last year by Central Carolina Community Foundation
October 20, 2022
$16,003,031 in grants and scholarships were awarded during the last fiscal year (July 1 to June 30, 2022) by Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy. Since…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport, first airport in state to launch Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
October 18, 2022
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that beginning Monday, October 24th the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program will be launching at CAE – a new in-terminal initiative for passengers with hidden disabilities.…
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Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County named winner of David W. Robinson Catalyst Award by Central Carolina Community Foundation
October 13, 2022The Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County has been named this year’s David W. Robinson Catalyst Award winner by Central Carolina Community Foundation. “The Free Medical Clinic’s commitment to supporting…
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The Main Street District celebrates 21st Anniversary & Chairman’s Awards will be presented at the annual meeting
October 13, 2022
The Main Street District will hold its 21st Annual Meeting and Celebration on Monday, November 7 at 5:30 pm in the Bourbon Lounge, located at 1214 Main Street. Join us…
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United Way of the Midlands receives $75,000 grant from the Nord Family Foundation
October 12, 2022
The Nord Family Foundation awarded United Way of the Midlands $75,000 to raise awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resilience, continue parent engagement programming for caregivers, support the operations…
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Elizabeth Catlett survey coming to the Columbia Museum of Art
October 6, 2022
Exhibition on iconic 20th-century artist opens October 14 The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured fall exhibition The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis, on view…
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Picnic in the Park with Forest Acres & Town Theatre
October 6, 2022There’s nothing better than great music and great company – in the BEST neighborhood around! Town Theatre will present the third series of concerts by some fantastic performers that have…
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Wyche, P.A. partners with Liberty Fellowship as the capstone of Wyche’s Centennial Legacy Project
October 6, 2022
“The Challenge to Lead,” presented by Wyche, P.A. and Liberty Fellowship, encourages the business community to invest in the next generation of leaders advancing South Carolina Wyche has announced a…
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Non Profit Minute – Karriem Edwards, South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families
October 4, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Red Cross responds to Hurricane Ian devastation in South Carolina
October 3, 2022
Help by making a donation, giving blood, or becoming a volunteer The American Red Cross is working tirelessly to help people devastated by Hurricane Ian. Many communities are unrecognizable after…
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Serve & Connect holds 14th Greg’s Groceries Packing event on Oct. 6
October 3, 2022
Serve & Connect will host its 14th Greg’s Groceries Packing Day on Oct. 6, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walmart on Forest Drive in Columbia, SC.…
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The Institute for Child Success hires policy director
September 28, 2022
The Institute for Child Success (ICS), an early childhood, nonprofit organization that uses applied policy and research to improve the outcomes of young children and their families, has brought on…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society names BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina as Presenting Sponsor for Columbia 2022 Light The Night event
September 27, 2022
The Georgia/South Carolina Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), a global leader in the fight against cancer, has announced that BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has joined Columbia’s…
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AAF Midlands is hosting Life After Work: Speed Networking this Wednesday
September 26, 2022
The American Advertising Federation of the Midlands is hosting Life After Work: Speed Networking on Wednesday, September 28th from 6-9pm at Publico at BullStreet District. AAF Midlands will arrange the…
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Columbia Museum of Art traveling exhibition to make hometown stop
September 23, 2022
European Splendors: Highlights from the Kress Collection opens October 1 The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured fall exhibition European Splendors: Highlights from the Kress Collection, on view Saturday, October…
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Rikard & Protopapas attorney elected to Pawmetto Lifeline Board of Trustees
September 23, 2022
Rikard & Protopapas attorney and CFO, Allyson Rikard, was recently elected to serve on Pawmetto Lifeline’s Board of Trustees. Pawmetto Lifeline is a no-kill animal shelter in the Midlands and…
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Turn over a new leaf – give blood this fall
September 22, 2022
Donors have chance at VIP racing experience and more as new season begins COLUMBIA/SUMTER, S.C., — On the first day of fall, the American Red Cross is asking the public…
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Non-profit organization to celebrate entrepreneurial successes and demonstrations of excellence
September 21, 2022Strategic Entrepreneur Empowerment (S.E.E.) seeks to create an environment of like-minded individuals that are willing to share from their specific knowledge base and expertise to enlighten future leaders to explore…
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Special Olympics South Carolina
September 19, 2022
Special Olympics South Carolina’s mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing…
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USCDM campaign reveal
September 19, 2022
The University of South Carolina Dance Marathon to Hold Campaign Reveal The University of South Carolina Dance Marathon (USCDM) will host its 25th annual Campaign Reveal on Davis Field, located…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation announces 2022 President’s Fellows
September 19, 2022
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the start of a new class for the President’s Fellows program, an initiative in partnership with HBCUs in South Carolina that…
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Turn90 prison to workforce program receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand services to the Upstate
September 19, 2022Turn90, a nonprofit operating in Charleston and Columbia that equips men to succeed after prison by providing a route to a career-path job, is a first-time recipient of a $50,000…
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The LRADAC Foundation invites you to Rock 4 Recovery with Revisiting Creedence, Friday, Sept. 23 at the Icehouse Amphitheatre
September 16, 2022
The LRADAC Foundation wants everyone to know that Rock 4 Recovery is more than a good time – it’s a rock concert that helps ensure recovery from substance misuse is…
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United Way Midlands Reading Consortium looking for volunteers to enhance students’ literacy skills
September 15, 2022
United Way of the Midlands is looking for volunteers interested in reading to elementary-age students to support its Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2022-2023 school year. MRC is a…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s Binder podcast wins gold
September 15, 2022
Southeastern Museums Conference technology award received in recognition of innovative use of media production The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to announce it is a recipient of the 2022…
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The Music Man Comes to Town – September 9-25
September 13, 2022
When a con man tries to swindle an entire town out of their money to start a boys’ band, it leads to an old-fashioned love story. It’s Meredith Willson’s The…
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Richland Library awarded Power:Ed grant to support Career Online High School students
September 13, 2022
Richland Library is the recipient of a $32,375 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan. This gift marks the second round of funding from Power:Ed and will serve…
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The Town of Blythewood awards $100,000 to fund Warrior PATHH classes for First Responders at The Big Red Barn Retreat
September 13, 2022
The Town of Blythewood awarded a $100,000 grant to The Big Red Barn Retreat to support Warrior PATHH classes (Progressive and Alternative Training for Helping Heroes) for First Responders that…
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SCCADVASA partners with NNEDV in the #Every1KnowsSome1 month-long national campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence
September 12, 2022
Each year, advocates, survivors, and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This fall, the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) is partnering with…
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Enjoy Art in the Garden at the 2nd Annual Unumb Center Social
September 12, 2022
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment cordially invites the Midlands community to join them for the second annual Unumb Center Social on Thursday, October 27th from 6-9 o’clock in the evening…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors
September 12, 2022
As United Way of the Midlands’ new campaign season commences, the organization welcomes its new members and executive committee of the 2022-2023 Board of Directors. New members of the…
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Richland Library names new Marketing and Communications Director
September 12, 2022
Local marketing expert to lead marketing and communications strategy at Richland Library Richland Library has named Kiosha Boyles as the new director of marketing and communications. Beginning September 12, Boyles will…
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Annual Cops and Lobsters event raising funds for Special Olympics
September 8, 2022Deputies have served as Red Lobster waitstaff for three days, once a year, for nearly 20 years By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COPS AND LOBSTERS, a three-day annual fund-raising event…
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United Way invested nearly $7 million in the last year to create change in the Midlands
September 6, 2022
United Way of the Midlands invested almost $7 million in funding to community organizations over the past year, including more than $2 million in grants for its 2022-2023 fiscal year…
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Sustain SC hires Chief Operating Officer
September 6, 2022
Brent Jonas joins as organization’s first COO Sustain SC is pleased to welcome its first ever Chief Operating Officer to the organization. Brent Jonas will take on the new position…
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Nine black leading or black serving S.C. nonprofits chosen to participate in pilot cohort program
August 30, 2022Duke Energy and Together SC have Joined Forces to Invest in Community-Focused Nonprofits In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, Duke Energy and Together SC announce the selection of nine nonprofit…
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Columbia Team Hope Walk
August 29, 2022
Hosted by the South Carolina Affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) WHAT Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, coworkers, neighbors…
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Non Profit Minute – Jennifer Neese, Dyslexia Resource Center
August 29, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards over $550,000 in scholarships for 2022-2023 school year
August 25, 2022
As students return to school this fall, $558,445.50 has been awarded to 214 outstanding students by Central Carolina Community Foundation and signifies the largest award amount for scholarships in the…
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Art museum affinity group celebrates Black Philanthropy Month and Give 8/28
August 22, 2022
The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), will kick off a four-day online event to raise money for…
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Big Red Barn Retreat announces the hiring of a new Executive Director
August 22, 2022
The Big Red Barn Retreat welcomes Colonel David Williams, US Army (Retired), as its new Executive Director. David recently retired after serving as an active-duty officer in the US Army…
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Power:Ed awards a $30,000 grant to scale STEM Discovery Program targeting underserved, first generation high school students in Oconee County School District
August 19, 2022The Upstate Institute of Youth Programs, (UIYP) is a first-time recipient of a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan. The funds will be used to support…
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IMPH releases report and recommendations developed by S.C. experts examining lessons learned from COVID-19
August 18, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina hosted a…
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Columbia Museum of Art affinity group welcomes largest class of new board members
August 18, 2022The Friends of African American Art and Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), is pleased to welcome its largest class of new board members…
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Madelyn Smith earns Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist designation
August 16, 2022
Madelyn Smith, Operations and Volunteers Director at Home Works, has earned a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, identifying her as part of a group of professionals nationwide with the knowledge…
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