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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Camp Cole announces inaugural two-day Halloween fundraiser on October 28-29, 2021
October 13, 2021
Camp Cole announces its inaugural two-day Halloween event, Pumpkin Palooza and Spooky Spirits Bash, to engage with its local community and raise money for its future campers. The events are presented…
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Hire Me SC Employer Summit to coincide with National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 6, 2021
The 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit is back on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as a virtual event through Zoom. The fifth annual event led…
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COR announces new Board of Directors and Executive Committee
October 6, 2021
Organization continues its focus on boosting talent retention and local pride Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) welcomed two new board members and elected the 2021-2022 executive committee and committee chairs this…
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Dominion Energy partners with organization to install wheelchair ramps in Midlands homes
October 6, 2021
EmmanuWheel, a Midlands nonprofit that installs wheelchair ramps for mobility-impaired people, is among 26 South Carolina organizations to receive the latest round of Dominion Energy Critical Community Needs grants. Since…
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Lexington United Methodist Church to host Big Band Dance in support of Mission Lexington
October 6, 2021Lexington United Methodist Church invites you to a night of music and dance to support Mission Lexington from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on October 25, 2021 at Lexington United…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families receives $25K “A Community Thrives” grant
October 5, 2021
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families (SCCFF) was announced a grant recipient of A Community Thrives, a grantmaking and crowd-funding program from the USA TODAY NETWORK and a part…
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LRADAC awarded federal grant to implement mental health first aid training in multiple counties
October 5, 2021
LRADAC has been awarded a five-year federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to implement an innovative Mental Health First Aid training program in Lexington…
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Harvest Hope launches it’s Scary to be Hungry food drive
October 5, 2021Harvest Hope looks to community to help feed children facing hunger this fall In the spirit of Halloween, Harvest Hope Food Bank is kicking off a “It’s Scary to be…
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Senior Resources, Dominion Energy partner to fight food insecurity for local residents
October 5, 2021
Senior Resources today announced a $25,000 grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to support the organization’s meal delivery program. The program provides a critical, once-daily meal and wellness check…
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The Unumb Center Social, an auction for autism at Steel Hands Brewing
October 1, 2021
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to join them at The Unumb Center Social, an auction for autism at Steel Hands Brewing on Thursday, October 14th. The online…
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Leeza’s Care Connection
October 1, 2021
At Leeza’s Care Connection, we help care for and connect family caregivers when Alzheimer’s or other chronic illness changes everything. We connect families with support, resources, educational workshops, and wellness…
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Spartanburg County Public Libraries and marketing partner Neue South receive national PR award for Census campaign and proven community impact
September 30, 2021
The Spartanburg County Public Libraries was one of eight recipients of the 2021 John Cotton Dana (JCD) Award, recognized for their strategic communications efforts with local marketing firm, Neue South,…
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Acclaimed 30 Americans exhibition headed to the Columbia Museum of Art
September 29, 2021
Hugely popular and historically important exhibition opens October 9 The Columbia Museum of Art announces its major fall exhibition 30 Americans, a dynamic showcase of contemporary art featuring many of…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards Bucks for Books Grants to all Lexington District One first-year teachers
September 29, 2021
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a total of $33,000 in Bucks for Books Grants to Lexington District One’s first-year teachers. The focus of these grants is to support…
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Columbia Urban League Young Professionals to host virtual At-large City Council panel at Sunrise Artisan Bath and Body
September 29, 2021
The Columbia Urban League Young Professionals (CULYPSC), will host a City Council At-large virtual forum, in partnership with “Sunrise Artisan Bath and Body” on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 6:00…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday, September 28
September 28, 2021
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. The board meeting will be called to order at 5:30 p.m.…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards Health Fund Grant to support Lexington District One nurses & students
September 28, 2021
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $25,500 Health Fund Grant to the Lexington County School District One Office of Student Services to support the nurses and all students…
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Congaree Land Trust to host author Billy Cate at Half-Moon Outfitters
September 23, 2021
Congaree Land Trust (CLT) will host a book sale and signing featuring noted conservationist and farmer Billy Cate on Thursday, October 7. The event will be held at Half-Moon Outfitters…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance announces Rebecca Leach as VP of Government Relations
September 22, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that it has hired Rebecca Leach as its Vice President of Government Relations. “We are excited to welcome Rebecca to the SCMA…
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Edwin McCain headlines Rock 4 Recovery concert presented by Dominion Energy this Friday, Sept. 24 at the Icehouse Amphitheater
September 21, 2021
Called the “great American romantic” by the New York Times and with a recording legacy that includes two of the biggest love songs in the history of pop music, Edwin…
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Therapalooza 2021: The Greatest Show in Soda City – Sept 23
September 20, 2021
CCM Investment Advisers presents… Therapalooza 2021: The Greatest Show in Soda City Thursday, September 23, 2021 Central Energy Building 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Join us at the Central Energy Building…
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Harvest Hope announces new “Pantries of Hope” program
September 17, 2021
The first recipients of the program will be graduates from Oliver Gospel’s Toby’s Place To help celebrate Hunger Action Day, Harvest Hope is launching a new program – Pantries of…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation announces fall 2021 W. P. Rawl School Garden Mini-Grant Award winners
September 15, 2021Through the generous support of Walter P. Rawl & Sons, the Lexington One Educational Foundation has presented the W. P. Rawl School Garden Mini-Grant Awards biannually for the past eight…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards fall 2021 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants
September 15, 2021The Lexington District One Educational Foundation recently awarded 11 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants to deserving recipients in Lexington County School District One. Fall Grant awards totaled $2,750 and will…
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Keller Bumgardner Barron recognized as 2021 Columbia City of Women Honoree
September 14, 2021
League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area leader, Keller Bumgardner Barron, has been named a 2021 Columbia City of Women Honoree. Columbia City of Women was founded by Historic…
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Multiplying Good announces the 2021 class of ChangeMakers in the Midlands
September 13, 2021
For the past 49 years, Multiplying Good has believed in the power of service. Through activation, training, and recognition, they continue to unleash the potential in individuals around the country…
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31st Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K now fully virtual
September 13, 2021
With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the surge caused by the Delta variant, Prisma Health Midlands Foundation is moving the 31st Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half…
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Hire Me SC hosts annual Employer Summit on Oct. 13
September 13, 2021
Registration is now open for the 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit — an annual event led by Hire Me SC and Able SC for business managers, executives and human…
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United Way of the Midlands promotes small acts of service to commemorate 9/11
September 9, 2021
United Way of the Midlands is asking residents throughout the Midlands to participate in the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance by completing small acts of service to…
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Harvest Hope joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month
September 8, 2021
Hunger Action Month inspires the local community to take action to help the 96,590 individuals facing hunger in the Midlands For Hunger Action Month® this September, Harvest Hope will join…
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Richland Library Introduces 2021-2022 Board of Trustees
September 5, 2021
Richland Library is announcing the 2021-2022 Board of Trustees whose members will oversee and guide the long-term strategies for the ongoing success of our library system. Leadership positions include: Katherine…
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Non Profit Minute – David White, Fostering Great Ideas
September 2, 2021
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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