Columbia Metropolitan Airport, first airport in state to launch Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
October 18, 2022The 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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Countybank Foundation donates $10,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries
October 18, 2022The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $10,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM). Jimmy Fowler, Anderson Market Executive for Countybank; Peggy Chamblee, Financial Center…
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Laurens County Community Foundation Awards Grants
October 18, 2022The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) is pleased to announce grant awards given to support and benefit the lives of citizens in Laurens County. The LCCF contributes its resources to fund a broad…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation raises $124,655 for Upstate area non-profit
October 17, 2022Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm and permanent endowment of Upcountry Fiber, announces that it raised $124,655 at its inaugural charity golf tournament on September 19 at The Cliffs at…
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Wild Rumpus of Sendak’s ‘Wild Things’ comes to Upcountry History Museum
October 17, 2022Stomping into Greenville in its only South Carolina stop, “Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak” will open at the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, on Saturday, October…
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5K Run/Walk Raises Funds for Laurens County Safe Home
October 17, 2022The annual 5K run/walk to support the Laurens County Safe Home and raise awareness for domestic violence took place on Saturday. The event was well attended and raised much needed…
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Community Comes Out in Support of Laurens County Cancer Association
October 17, 2022By now everyone knows that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the staff and volunteers at the Laurens County Cancer Association every day is about meeting the needs of…
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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, 2022The 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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Rebuild Upstate staff earn Certified Aging in Place Specialist certification
October 13, 2022Nick Kulick, Brooke Perkins, and Ashley Weekly have earned Certified Aging in Place Specialist certification. More than half of the homeowners served by Rebuild Upstate are 60 years or older,…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena and Habitat for Humanity of Greenville celebrate home dedication
October 12, 2022Bon Secours Wellness Arena and Habitat for Humanity of Greenville wrapped up their 3rd annual house build with a dedication ceremony last week. During the event, Natalia Mayley and her…
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United Way of the Midlands receives $75,000 grant from the Nord Family Foundation
October 12, 2022The 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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Upstate nonprofit hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month event series
October 11, 2022Project R.E.S.T., an organization that provides a multi-faceted assistance program to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, will host various events throughout the month of October in honor of…
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Just Say Something to benefit from Ink n Ivy Silent and Live Auction
October 9, 2022Just Say Something would like to invite everyone to attend the “Let’s TACO ‘Bout A Great Cause” Ink n Ivy Silent and Live Auction benefitting Just Say Something’s Youth Impact…
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Mushrooms, an illuminated site-based installation coming to Hampton Park
October 9, 2022More than 100 illuminated mushrooms will take over an area of Hampton Park from Nov. 5 through Dec. 11. This art display relaunches Art in the Park, a public art…
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Elizabeth Catlett survey coming to the Columbia Museum of Art
October 6, 2022Exhibition 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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Thornwell Celebrates One Year of A.R.C. Residential Program with Opening of New Cottage
October 5, 2022Thornwell’s A.R.C. Program is the only one of its kind in the Southeastern U.S. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to help children and…
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Teachers’ Supply Closet receives grant from Power:Ed to ensure teachers and students have needed classroom supplies
October 5, 2022Pictured L to R: Claire Gibbons, Power:Ed Director; TSC volunteers; and Lynette Duggins, TSC Executive Director (holding sign). Teachers’ Supply Closet (TSC) has received a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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Greenville Women Giving opens grant application process
October 5, 2022Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will begin accepting grant applications on November 1, 2022. GWG seeks to fund non-profit organizations within Greenville County…
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Non Profit Minute – Karriem Edwards, South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families
October 4, 2022The 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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First County Wide Diaper Drive Provides Needed Supplies for Many
October 3, 2022Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC) in Clinton recently announced a partnership with the Carolina Pregnancy Center (CPC) in Spartanburg to provide “Diaper Drives” in Laurens County. The first Diaper Drive was…
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Thornwell Celebrates Founders Day Commemorating 147 Years Serving Children and Families
October 3, 2022Employees Commemorate the Legacy of Thornwell Founder, Dr. William Plumer Jacobs Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to help children and families in need…
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Red Cross responds to Hurricane Ian devastation in South Carolina
October 3, 2022Help 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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NAMI Charleston Area hosts Charleston’s largest mental health event – Oct 8
October 3, 2022NAMI Charleston Area is hosting Charleston’s largest mental health event of the year, October 8th at Palmetto Islands County Park, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Suicide rates have increased by…
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Serve & Connect holds 14th Greg’s Groceries Packing event on Oct. 6
October 3, 2022Serve & 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, 2022The 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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VisionGreenwood establishes Lakelands Emerging Technology Council to help region prepare for the future
September 28, 2022VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, announces the establishment of the Lakelands Emerging Technology Council…
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LC Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for First of Three Community Gardens
September 28, 2022Things are “growing” great in Laurens County. On Tuesday, the community came together to celebrate one of three new Community Gardens with an official Chamber Ribbon Cutting. The United Way…
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Two Spartanburg area women to be honored as Women of Distinction
September 27, 2022Girl Scouts of South Carolina–Mountains to Midlands will honor two Spartanburg area women at its annual Boots & Pearls: Women of Distinction Awards Celebration on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at…
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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, 2022The 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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Greenville Health Authority grants $5.8 million to local agencies
September 26, 2022This year’s Healthy Greenville Grants will fund 11 non-profit agencies aimed at everything from promoting physical activity, to assistance with substance abuse recovery, to mental health care in our communities.…
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CDS hosts 2022 Eggs Benefit in person at the Poinsett Club
September 26, 2022The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host their 11th annual Eggs Benefit on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at The Poinsett Club in Downtown Greenville. Breakfast will be served at…
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AAF Midlands is hosting Life After Work: Speed Networking this Wednesday
September 26, 2022The 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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Charleston Habitat & Wells Fargo team up for Welcome Home initiative in South Carolina
September 26, 2022Wells Fargo employees, in partnership with Charleston Habitat for Humanity, helped build a home on Saturday, Sept. 24, for a local resident in the Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood in North Charleston. Wells…
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Lowcountry Food Bank raises more than $90,000 at 2nd Annual Walk to Fight Hunger
September 23, 2022Lowcountry Food Bank announced that its 2nd Annual Walk to Fight Hunger raised more than $90,000 to procure food for Lowcountry neighbors who face hunger, which equates to 540,000 meals.…
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Columbia Museum of Art traveling exhibition to make hometown stop
September 23, 2022European 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, 2022Rikard & 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, 2022Donors 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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VisionGreenwood announces Digital Economy Ecosystem program designed to foster economic growth in rural areas of Greenwood County
September 21, 2022VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is partnering with the South Carolina Office of Rural…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with the 6th annual Red Ribbon 5K
September 21, 2022It’s that time of the year again! Just Say Something is starting off the month of October with its 6th annual Red Ribbon 5K at Sugar Creek. Sponsors include Amica;…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Horry County partner agencies receive food pantry makeovers from Food Lion Feeds
September 21, 2022The Great Pantry Makeover Supports Neighbors in Need Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) partner agencies St. Delight Community Outreach and Churches Assisting People (CAP) received supplies and funds from Food Lion Feeds…
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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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J.L. Mann High School raises a record $319,303 during Spirit Week to benefit TD SYNNEX Share the Magic
September 20, 2022Student-led fundraiser to benefit four Greenville children’s charities J.L. Mann High School students raised $319,303 during Spirit Week to benefit TD SYNNEX Share the Magic. From Sept. 9-16, student leaders…
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Social Venture Partners to host Empower Charleston October 27
September 20, 2022Six local nonprofits to make their pitch at showcase event. Social Venture Partners Charleston will host Empower Charleston on October 27 to highlight six local nonprofit organizations. Empower Charleston is…
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The Charleston Forum to host virtual forum to discuss electing qualified tri-county school boards in 2022
September 20, 2022The Charleston Forum will host a two-part virtual forum to discuss the qualities of an effective school board member. The November 2022 School Board Elections in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties…
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Special Olympics South Carolina
September 19, 2022Special 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, 2022The 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, 2022The 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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