Harvest Hope Food Bank welcomes summer interns
June 15, 2022
The new team members will join the organization’s hunger-relief efforts across the state Harvest Hope Food Bank welcomed six interns in their summer 2022 cohort. Brittany Myers and Jaylin Madison…
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Richland Library hosts three free summer break cafés
June 15, 2022
Free Summer Break Cafés open Monday-Friday, through August 12. Richland Library will host free summer break cafés at three locations from June 6 to August 12. A kick-off will event…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance announces Andi Rawl as the SC Automotive Council Executive Director
June 15, 2022
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has hired Andrea “Andi” Rawl as the Executive Director of the SC Automotive Council. “We are pleased to welcome Andi Rawl to the SCMA…
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The Midlands American Heart Association addresses high blood pressure in the Hispanic community
June 15, 2022
The American Heart Association, through a grant funded by TD Bank, worked with The Good Samaritan Clinic and South Carolina PASOS to implement a self-monitoring blood pressure initiative with pregnant…
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Richland County environmentalists earn state honors
June 13, 2022
Environmentalists in Richland County, including a County employee, earned places in the spotlight at the annual conference for the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC), taking home more than…
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Ladies of Distinction Tea to honor local trailblazers, award scholarships
June 13, 2022
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., serving West Columbia and surrounding areas, will hold its Ladies of Distinction Tea: Centennial Edition on Sunday, June…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment appointed five new board members
June 13, 2022
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment appointed five new board members in fiscal year 2022. The five new board members include: Charles “Chaz” Ellis is a realtor at The Moore Company…
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Revisiting Creedence to headline Rock 4 Recovery concert presented by Dominion Energy
June 13, 2022
With a musical lineage tied to the very essence of traditional Southern folk, down-home blues, and legendary “swamp” rock, Revisiting Creedence will headline the LRADAC Foundation’s 8th annual fundraising event…
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Executive Director for the SC Arts Alliance
June 9, 2022
If you’re passionate about our mission to advance the arts for all South Carolinians through advocacy, leadership development, and public awareness, consider applying today. About the Position The Executive Director…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation welcomes Brett Meredith as new Executive Director
June 8, 2022
Brett Meredith has been named the new executive director of Prisma Health Midlands Foundation in Columbia, S.C. Meredith has more than 35 years of experience in public service, organizational management…
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Marketing Minute: Grassroots and Grasstops Advocacy
June 6, 2022
Marketing Minute with Seth Palmer, NP Strategy Who do you need in your advocacy corner? This week’s video shares how to get started when identifying your unique grasstops and…
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Richland Library hosts Open Book by Mary How
June 2, 2022
AiR Mary How will Present Artwork Created During Her Spring Residency Richland Library’s Main location (1431 Assembly Street) welcomes Open Book by Mary How, a mandala-themed gallery exhibition. Artist and…
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CLIMB Fund announces first hire in Midlands
June 2, 2022
The CLIMB Fund, a not-for-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) which has served the Lowcountry of South Carolina for over 40 years, announced its first Columbia based employee today. The…
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West Columbia Beautification Foundation hosts 6th Annual Taste on the River
June 2, 2022
The West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s 6th Annual Taste on the River is Tuesday, June 14, 2022, from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM, at Stone River, 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia,…
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Lawrence promoted to SCSBA General Counsel
May 31, 2022
Stephanie N. Lawrence, who currently serves as the Director of Policy and Legal Services with the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) has been promoted to General Counsel and Director…
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More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series returns with Benny Starr
May 31, 2022
Celebrate Black Music Month with a free talk and concert at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art presents More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series with Benny Starr, the…
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The Friends of African American Art & Culture celebrates first-ever art acquisition
May 27, 2022
Honor a major milestone at FAAAC presents Modern Rhythms on June 2 CMA affinity group the Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC) announces their first-ever art acquisition —…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2022 finalizes class project at Transitions
May 25, 2022
Finished Project Represents Combined Community Effort The Leadership Columbia Class of 2022 (LC22) recently completed its ambitious class project at Transitions Homeless Center. Since February, LC22 has been helping Transitions…
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Charter invests $1 million in CommunityWorks to provide small business loans in underserved South Carolina communities
May 25, 2022
Charter Communications, Inc. today announced the Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund (Loan Fund) has committed to invest $1 million in CommunityWorks, — a South Carolina statewide nonprofit lending institution and…
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Mast Store celebrates Land Trust Day, June 4, with donation of 20% of sales
May 25, 2022
Love Your Local Land Trust! On Land Trust Day, Saturday, June 4, the Columbia Mast Store will host representatives from Congaree Land Trust. To ensure that it has the support…
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SC Thrive Encourages South Carolinians to Utilize Free Benefit Resource Service
May 25, 2022
SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit organization that helps South Carolinians navigate the complex systems of available quality of life benefits, encourages residents across the state to utilize their free services…
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9/11 Remembrance Foundation of South Carolina 501(c)(3) partners with Flight Deck Restaurant to support local heroes
May 24, 2022
The 9/11 Remembrance Foundation of South Carolina announced a new initiative with Flight Deck Restaurant in Lexington. The initiative is designed to offer Flight Deck patrons the opportunity to support…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards 95 grants totaling $1.5 Million
May 19, 2022
Over 15 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 95 grants totaling $1.5 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the…
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Director of Communications
May 19, 2022
Email resume to Sue Maner at [email protected]. NO PHONE CALLS Reports To: Executive Vice President FLSA Status: Exempt Summary: Oversee internal and external public education, public relations, communications, day-to-day digital…
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1st Police, Parks & Pedals Community Bicycle Initiative to Celebrate National Bicycle Safety Month
May 18, 2022
The Columbia Police Department Foundation and the Columbia Parks & Recreation Foundation have partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors to hold the inaugural Police, Parks & Pedals Community Bicycle Initiative and…
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Dunkin’s Iced Coffee Day to benefit local Columbia children’s hospitals on May 25
May 17, 2022
$1 from every Iced Coffee sold at participating Dunkin’® restaurants nationwide will support the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s mission to bring joy to kids battling illness Dunkin’® is giving…
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SCATCC announces 2022 award winners
May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2022 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, Garry Powers, Midlands Technical College Honors an individual who has made…
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Outdoor book sale at Irmo Library May 21
May 16, 2022
The weather is heating up and it is a perfect time to take a good book out on the patio or to the park and sit under a tree! And…
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Home Works welcomes Roy Kramer to team
May 11, 2022
Home Works announces the addition of Roy Kramer to its ministry team headquartered in Columbia. Roy will serve as a Project Manager for home repair efforts around the Midlands region,…
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SC Bar’s Young Lawyer Division partners with local organizations across South Carolina to raise money for regional food banks
May 10, 2022
The South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank, Lowcountry Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Golden Harvest Food Bank and Feeding the Carolinas…
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Leading South Carolina victims’ rights organizations host rally for sexual assault survivor awareness at State House
May 9, 2022
#JusticeForChloe, #JusticeForDallas, #JusticeForHer On Thursday, May 12th, the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN), the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA), community partners, and assault survivors…
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Applications are open for INDIE GRANTS program, offering up to $35K and production assistance to SC filmmakers
May 9, 2022
For the 12th consecutive year, the South Carolina Film Commission and Trident Technical College are accepting short film project submissions for their INDIE GRANTS program. Created to support our home-grown film…
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Join the Plishing Challenge
May 9, 2022
Let’s go fishing and help clean up our waterways! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is launching a new initiative called the SCWF Plishing Challenge to encourage people to go fishing…
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Edisto Habitat for Humanity’s hosts Women Build event May 21
May 6, 2022
Edisto Habitat for Humanity has opened registration for the annual Women Build Fundraiser and Volunteer Day scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 8:30 am. “Women Build isn’t simply about…
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Don Gordon talks about the Building OneSouthCarolina Forum and the inaugural Partners in Progress Award
May 6, 2022
On May 10, the Riley Institute at Furman University is hosting its first annual Building OneSouthCarolina forum and presentation of the inaugural OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award. The award recognizes…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation receives Walmart Gift to support LTC VEX robotics team
May 5, 2022The Walmart Foundation has generously provided a $2,000 grant to the Lexington One Educational Foundation to support the Lexington Technology Center’s VEX Robotics Team in Lexington School District One. This…
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Capture Columbia, COR’s free talent retention program for students, returns
May 5, 2022
Capture Columbia, a talent retention initiative powered by Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) with support from Midlands Business Leadership Group (MBLG), returns this summer for its second year. Capture Columbia is…
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Midlands Gives breaks record, raises $3.73 million for hundreds of local nonprofits
May 5, 2022
Midlands Gives Day, the annual 18-hour, online giving challenge hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, raised a record-breaking $3,734,986 via 19,534 individual gifts. The ninth annual online day of giving…
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Midlands Gives breaks record, raises $3.73 million for hundreds of local nonprofits
May 4, 2022
Hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, day of giving supports 540 nonprofits Midlands Gives Day, the annual 18-hour, online giving challenge hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, raised a record-breaking $3,734,986…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation’s ninth annual Midlands Gives Day returns on Tuesday, May 3
May 3, 2022
Invest for impact by supporting 546 local nonprofits on this 18-hour virtual day of giving Central Carolina Community Foundation is rallying the community to support 546 local nonprofits on Midlands…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $366,704 to 12 South Carolina nonprofits to launch community improvement projects
April 29, 2022
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, has awarded Connected Communities grants totaling $366,704 to 12 nonprofit organizations. The organizations will launch projects that improve the quality…
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Ken Corning honored with Limitless Impact Award
April 29, 2022
Ken Corning is this year’s Limitless Impact Award recipient presented by Limitless Purpose, a statewide nonprofit organization working to help all children reach their limitless potential regardless of any disability…
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Sumner Bender named executive director of The Nickelodeon
April 29, 2022
Sumner Bender, an educator in Lexington-Richland School District 5 and president of the board of Trustus Theatre, will become the new executive director of The Nickelodeon arthouse theater on June…
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The Ram Foundation and Ezekiel Ministries partner to open registration for their Youth Summer Programs with kick-off celebration
April 27, 2022
Saturday, May 7th from 11 am – 2 pm at Grace Church of Columbia The Ram Foundation and Ezekiel Ministries are pleased to announce our partnership and kick-off celebration for…
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MIRCI’s 52 Windows event returns
April 26, 2022
The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) will host its 52 Windows event, at 701 Whaley Street on Thursday, May 5 at 6 p.m. An evening of art, 52 Windows,…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation’s ninth annual Midlands Gives Day returns on Tuesday, May 3
April 26, 2022
Central Carolina Community Foundation is rallying the community to support 546 local nonprofits on Midlands Gives Day, an 18-hour giving challenge, taking place on Tuesday, May 3 from 6 a.m.…
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Art Blossoms blooms again with four dazzling days of flowers and fun
April 25, 2022
Annual exhibition fundraiser brings flower power to the Columbia Museum of Art Spring has sprung, Mother’s Day weekend is around the corner, and the Columbia Museum of Art is gearing…
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Mungo Foundation to donate vests in memory of co-worker/volunteer deputy
April 25, 2022
The Mungo Homes Foundation is pleased to announce that it will present a check to Sherriff Jay Koon on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 8:30am to purchase outer protective vests…
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Global Eco Adventures receives boat outfitted for SCUBA work
April 22, 2022Boat donated by Bentley Pontoons, Yamaha Rightwaters, and the S.C. Boating and Fishing Alliance will aid in offshore smart reef development By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette…
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Girl Scouts, PalmettoPride, and S.C. Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette announce statewide campaign
April 21, 2022
Kickoff Planned for Earth Day 2022 Girl Scouts across South Carolina and PalmettoPride announce a statewide litter prevention campaign for Earth Day 2022. The three-day campaign will kick off on…
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