Liberty Fellowship selects new class
December 7, 2021
Twenty South Carolina leaders have been selected for Liberty Fellowship’s Class of 2023. Following the successful completion of five, multi-day seminars in the U.S. and abroad and individual leadership projects,…
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Entrepreneur Mike DuBose offers free books on finding and writing successful grants
December 6, 2021
Citing a desire to help others in need, the founder of two grant-related businesses is now providing free online access to two of his books dealing with finding and applying…
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Limitless Purpose announces 2021 impact
December 6, 2021
Limitless Purpose, a nonprofit founded in September 2019 to provide opportunities and resources to help all children reach their limitless potential, is pleased to announce its 2021 impact. The organization…
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DEACON DIVERS train to build artificial reef off S.C. coast
December 6, 2021“The dive training we’re conducting for this group of religious leaders and naturalists is part of our building an army of divers to help construct an artificial reef along the…
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Main Street District engages community on Giving Tuesday, drawing attention to partner efforts on homelessness
December 6, 2021
The Main Street District put a unique spin on holiday giving by engaging with their social media followers ahead of Thanksgiving and Giving Tuesday. Via their Facebook and Instagram pages,…
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Genesis Health Care to host groundbreaking for the expansion of Pee Dee Health Care
December 3, 2021
Genesis Health Care to host groundbreaking for the expansion of Pee Dee Health Care DARLINGTON, SC – Genesis Health Care (Genesis), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the Pee…
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County making grants available to preserve history, support conservation
December 1, 2021
Nonprofits and other groups seeking to protect and preserve the County’s rich land and historic places will soon be able to apply for grants worth thousands. On Wednesday, Dec. 1,…
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YWCA Greater Charleston announces 2022 MLK Summit and Ecumenical Service speakers
December 1, 2021
Beginning on January 13, 2022, South Carolinians will come together to celebrate Charleston’s 50th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Put on annually by YWCA Greater Charleston, the…
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Free First Thursday to feature exhibition opening and soulful coloring party
November 29, 2021
Meet the artists of 22 South Carolinians and Sip & Scribble with FAAAC On opening day of Guignard Gallery exhibition 22 South Carolinians, a companion show to the major exhibition…
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Relic Room to commemorate 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack
November 29, 2021
This year, we will “Remember Pearl Harbor” three days earlier than usual. On Saturday, Dec. 4, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will mark the 80th anniversary…
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CDS named 2021 Angel by SC Secretary of State
November 23, 2021
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) has been named an “Angel” by the South Carolina Secretary of State in 2021. The Angel designation is given to selected charities that were…
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The Unumb Center is hosting a Giving Tuesday celebration at Moltó Vino, Devine Street’s new self-pour wine bar.
November 23, 2021
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment Board of Directors and team invites the community to join them at Moltó Vino, Devine Street’s new self-pour wine bar, for their Giving Tuesday celebration…
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Senator Thomas Alexander and Lowcountry community health leader Roland Gardner to receive Riley Institute’s South Carolina leadership awards
November 22, 2021Honorees will be recognized on January 18, 2022, in Columbia at the Riley Institute at Furman’s OneSouthCarolina Legislative and Civic Leadership Awards Dinner. Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that…
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Senior Resources receives immediate needs grant award from Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC
November 20, 2021
Senior Resources received a $7,500 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina to support the continuation of nutritional services, wellness programs, and other programming that enable seniors…
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Kathy Schwarting named South Carolina’s Community Star as part of 11th annual National Rural Health Day celebration
November 20, 2021
Kathy Schwarting, CEO of Palmetto Care Connections in Bamberg, SC, and a champion for rural healthcare and broadband access, has been named South Carolina’s 2021 Community Star. The Community Star…
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South Carolina ETV announces new position in Chief Content Officer
November 17, 2021
Tabitha Safdi fills role after serving with agency for 16 years South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced Tabitha Safdi, who has served the agency for 16 years, has been promoted…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance announces Anne Spencer Alexander as Membership and Events Manager
November 17, 2021
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance has hired Anne Spencer Alexander as the Membership and Events Manager. “We are excited to welcome Anne Spencer to the SCMA team,” said Sara Hazzard,…
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Church and Project H.O.P.E. provide Thanksgiving dinners for Midlands seniors
November 17, 2021Retired Richland County deputy sheriffs and others making deliveries By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Saint David’s Episcopal Church in northeast Columbia provided 65 Thanksgiving dinners for seniors across Columbia and…
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New critical care ambulance rolls in at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
November 16, 2021A new, highly specialized critical care ambulance rolled in to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands today, thanks to more than $430,000 in funding from 96 donors through Prisma Health Midlands Foundation.…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund announces expansion and partnership with The Darla Moore Foundation
November 16, 2021
Expands scholarship availability to 26 high schools in eight new Pee Dee Region counties The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, aimed at helping high-achieving graduates pay for college, recently announced a…
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SOAR disburses over $11 Million in loans to help south’s smallest businesses recover; nearly half to black-owned businesses
November 15, 2021
Economic recovery program built to support the South’s smallest businesses is reaching the underbanked; nearly 80% of loans have been made to businesses owned by women and entrepreneurs of color,…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $40,038 in Capacity Building grants to ten local nonprofits
November 15, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, has awarded $40,038 in Capacity Building grants to ten local nonprofits. The Community Foundation works to help build sustainability for…
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City Center Partnership holds 20th Annual Meeting
November 15, 2021
City Center Partnership (CCP) recently held its 20th Annual Meeting, celebrating past accomplishments and looking forward to more in the future. “We are grateful for the long-term support we have…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge $100,000 to United Way
November 15, 2021
Colliers and LCK offices across South Carolina participated in a “Turning the Page on Literacy in South Carolina” United Way campaign to raise dollars, collect books and volunteer for local…
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City kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive virtually and in-person
November 15, 2021
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive…
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Richland Library unveils new Storywalk location at Riverfront Park
November 10, 2021
Families can enjoy “I Am a Bird” at Riverfront Park Step into a good book beginning November 12 with Richland Library’s third StoryWalk® in the Midlands, located at Riverfront Park…
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H.G. Reynolds gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports building construction program and students
November 10, 2021
On Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021, the leaders of H.G. Reynolds Company presented a generous gift of $7,500 to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. This corporate donation will provide support…
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AllSouth hosted the Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Big Red Barn Retreat
November 9, 2021
AllSouth Federal Credit Union proudly hosted its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 21, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina. Thanks…
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Carolina Boxer Rescue announces 2nd Annual Soda City Boxer Bash
November 9, 2021
Carolina Boxer Rescue announced the return of the Soda City Boxer Bash on November, 13, 2021 at Hunter Gatherer Brewery at the Hangar 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205…
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City Center Partnership Annual Meeting 2021
November 9, 2021City Center Partnership Recap of 2021 from Matt Kennell, president and CEO of City Center Partnership: City Center Partnership is grateful for long-term support and revitalization of the Main Street…
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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers commit to fighting hunger for the 7th year
November 4, 2021For the 7th year, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers will continue a tradition of giving, donating $1, to Harvest Hope Food Bank for every oil change performed in the…
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SCORH’s Shannon Chambers wins national leadership award
November 4, 2021
Shannon Chambers, director of provider solutions for the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), has been awarded the 2021 Ron Nelson Award by the National Association of Rural Health…
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Apollo Amateur Night champion Brittany Turnipseed, Rod Foster & Company to perform at the Columbia Museum of Art – Nov 7
November 1, 2021
WHAT: Chaye Alexander presents Live on Boyd Plaza: The Soul Jazz Experience Spend the afternoon with sultry soul and jazz songstress and Apollo Amateur Night Champion Brittany Turnipseed, backed by…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $720,500 in grant funding
November 1, 2021
95 Nonprofits receive funding to eradicate poverty The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 95 grants totaling $720,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations. Each organization is working to…
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Apollo Amateur Night Champion Brittany Turnipseed, Rod Foster & Company to perform at the Columbia Museum of Art
October 30, 2021
WHAT: Chaye Alexander presents Live on Boyd Plaza: The Soul Jazz Experience Spend the afternoon with sultry soul and jazz songstress and Apollo Amateur Night Champion Brittany Turnipseed, backed by…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s Business Partner Appreciation Reception
October 29, 2021
Columbia Museum of Art hosted an evening of appreciation for the museum’s business partners on Oct 28, 2021. The Capital City Club catered the event. Paella was a highlight as…
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The Original Six Foundation raises over $120,000 for South Carolina students
October 27, 2021
Carolina Business Community Comes Together to Support Rural Students The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) announced over $120,000 raised for educational programs supporting students in rural and underserved areas of…
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SC Thrive “46 Veteran Salute” call for nominations ends October 30th
October 26, 2021
SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit, calls for nominations to honor 46 veterans across the state. This event, entitled “The 46 Veteran Salute” will recognize one veteran in each county in…
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Homeless No More holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new education facility
October 25, 2021
Homeless No More, a nonprofit offering emergency services, transitional and affordable housing for homeless families across the Midlands, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 25 for their new education…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center provides Halloween tips for parents and caregivers amid COVID-19 Halloween season
October 21, 2021
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is sharing tips for parents and caregivers to consider to keep children safe…
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Boxes & Bows Campaign sparks joy of giving for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
October 21, 2021
Boxes & Bows, a holiday mailbox swag campaign, sparks the joy of giving for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands. Residents of Richland and Lexington Counties are invited to participate in Boxes…
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SC Secretary of State issues annual Wise Giving Report and Give Smart Watch List as part of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
October 21, 2021
Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the release of his office’s 2020-2021 Wise Giving Report and the 2021 Give Smart Watch List, in conjunction with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW). …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, Oct. 23
October 20, 2021
LRADAC partners with law enforcement agencies in Lexington and Richland Counties for unused, expired, or unwanted prescription drug drop off sites in both counties In observance of the National Drug…
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Nonprofit registration now open for Midlands Gives Day
October 19, 2021
Nonprofit registration is now open for Midlands Gives Day, the annual 18-hour online giving challenge and online giving platform hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. This year’s Midlands Gives Day…
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Harvest Hope welcomes new Director of Development and Agency Relations
October 19, 2021
20 year fundraising professional joins S.C.’s largest food bank As Harvest Hope Food Bank celebrates its 40th anniversary and looks ahead to the future, the organization welcomes Chad Scott as…
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Riggs Partners announces 2021 pro bono marketing marathon for nonprofits
October 19, 2021
Riggs Partners will hold its 24th annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits on February 3-4, 2022. CreateAthon is a 24-hour creative marathon during which professionals provide marketing…
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Gramophone Artist of the Year headed to the Columbia Museum of Art
October 18, 2021
Season premiere of CMA Chamber Music on Main features violinist James Ehnes The Columbia Museum of Art announces the triumphant return of CMA Chamber Music on Main, the critically acclaimed,…
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Dickey family announces initiative to provide support and resources to families for #InfantLossandAwareness Day
October 15, 2021
West Columbia City Councilman and attorney, Joseph Dickey, and wife, Kiosha Dickey are announcing today that they have started a non-profit in honor of their daughter, Autumn Rei Dickey. Autumn…
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Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods partner with Feeding America to give back to local communities
October 14, 2021Organizations teamed up to donate 15,000 pounds of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank For the fifth year in a row, Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods have joined…
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George B. Wolfe, partner at Nelson Mullins, to receive 2021 Global Vision Award
October 14, 2021
The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to announce that George B. Wolfe will receive the 2021 Global Vision Award. Mr. Wolfe will be honored at a black-tie gala at the…
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