15th Annual Run Like a Mann 5K Walk and Run Set for October 12th – Registration Now Open
September 16, 2024
The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) invites the community to join the 15th Annual Run Like a Mann 5K Run and Walk in memory of Tim Mann, a beloved friend and community…
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Amy Reeves appointed as new Executive Director at Mission Lexington
September 16, 2024
Mission Lexington announced the promotion of Amy Reeves as its new Executive Director. She has served as the Director of Community Outreach for the past year and a half and…
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Revolutionary War Interpretive Performance by Robert Ryals on September 24
September 15, 2024
History enthusiasts and the community are invited to experience a unique interpretive performance by Robert Ryals, who will bring to life the story of Reverend William Martin at the Laurens…
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People, Places and Things by Duncan Macmillan to open 40th season at Trustus Theatre
September 13, 2024
Trustus Theatre celebrates Recovery Month in September with the production of People, Places and Things by Duncan Macmillan. Directed by Artistic Director Dewey Scott-Wiley and starring Christine Hellman as Emma,…
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YMCA of Greenville annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast presented by HomeTrust Bank to be held on November 21
September 12, 2024
YMCA of Greenville is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast as a way to bring business and community leaders together to pause, reflect, and give thanks for Greenville’s many blessings.…
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Wine & Design and Premier Arts Collective announce national corporate giving partnership
September 11, 2024
Greenville, South Carolina, based Premier Arts Collective (PAC) is partnering with Wine & Design, an experiential art franchise based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with over 50 studios nationwide. The partnership…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, William Jeter, elected as President for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity Board
September 11, 2024
Abacus Planning Group announces the election of William Jeter CFA, CAIA, CFP® to President of the Board for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity. William was elected to the…
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Sam Franklin chosen to lead YMCA of Greenville as its new president and chief executive officer
September 10, 2024
Sam Franklin, who has served the YMCA of Greenville as its executive vice president and chief operating officer, will begin leading the $24 million mission-driven, health and human services nonprofit…
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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry to host grand opening ceremony for the Ekedahl Center for Nonprofit Excellence – September 10, 12:00-1:00 pm
September 10, 2024
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) announced the grand opening of the Ekedahl Center for Nonprofit Excellence! The grand opening ceremony takes place on Tuesday, September 10 from 12:00-1:00 pm…
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Furman’s Riley Institute names Bryan Boroughs as executive director
September 10, 2024
Boroughs to assume leadership Oct. 1 The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed Bryan Boroughs ’02 its executive director. Boroughs will assume leadership on Oct. 1, taking the reins from…
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Bells Across America program Sept. 17 commemorates U.S. Constitution
September 10, 2024
Bells will ring throughout the United States on Tuesday, Sept. 17, to commemorate the 237th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. The Daughters of the American…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation hosts 5th Annual ‘CAN Talks’ on Oct 22, 2024 at Centre Stage
September 10, 2024
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs for individuals with disabilities, will host CAN Talks, a special event where five individuals with disabilities,…
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Trident United Way names Christy Boudolf as Chief Connections Officer
September 10, 2024
Trident United Way (TUW) announced leadership promotions and new hires within the organization’s Communications team. These changes underscore TUW’s commitment to excellence and strategic growth in their mission of supporting…
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Columbia Executive Lisa Cole appointed to Global Board of Internset
September 9, 2024
Lisa Cole is the Executive Director of Turning Pages SC, a 56-year old literacy council serving central SC Turning Pages SC, a leader in adult literacy and alternative education, announces…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy surpasses $125,000 fundraising goal for Colonial Lake
September 5, 2024
Accelerating Project Completion and Ushering in a New Era of Community Partnership The Charleston Parks Conservancy has announced a significant milestone in its efforts to revitalize Colonial Lake, surpassing its…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation makes a donation in honor of Hunger Action Day
September 5, 2024
Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation announced a donation to Lowcountry Food Bank. This gift of $38,006 will be used where the Food Bank needs it most to support feeding programs, equipment…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 4th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger on Sunday, September 22nd at Wannamaker Park in N. Charleston – Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day!
September 5, 2024
FREE registration for the Walk to Fight Hunger Here: https://lowcountryfoodbank.org/get-involved/walk Lowcountry Food Bank’s 4th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger is happening on Sunday, September 22nd! The Walk is a family-friendly…
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Three Upstate women named Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
September 5, 2024
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor three Upstate women at its Annual Women of Distinction: Boots and Pearls Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 17, 2024,…
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Community Diaper Drive Thru: September 10 in Clinton
September 4, 2024
The monthly Diaper Drive is happening at the Victory Worship Center Parking Lot on Tuesday, September 10th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Growing Impact We’re excited to see our…
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Greer Relief to open new Neighborhood Impact Center with ribbon cutting
September 4, 2024
Greer Relief is set to unveil its new Neighborhood Impact Center (NIC) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 6. The event marks the opening of a…
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Disability Rights South Carolina receives $30,000 grant from the SC Bar Foundation to increase services
September 4, 2024
Disability Rights South Carolina, the nonprofit, federally mandated, and state designated Protection and Advocacy System serving people with disabilities, has received a $30,000 grant from the South Carolina Bar Foundation.…
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CDS hosts 2024 Eggs Benefit
September 4, 2024
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host their 13th annual Eggs Benefit on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at The Poinsett Club in Downtown Greenville. Breakfast will be served at…
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Home Works of America announces executive leadership transition
September 4, 2024
The board of directors for Home Works of America, South Carolina’s largest nonprofit focused on charitable home repair, has announced a transition of executive leadership, effective Sept. 16. Madelyn Smith,…
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SC Hunters for the Hungry: Feeding South Carolina One Hunt at a Time
September 4, 2024
As deer hunting season approaches in South Carolina, hunters across the state are gearing up to contribute to more than just the thrill of the hunt. They’re participating in a…
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Laurens County First Steps Celebrates Achievement with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program
September 4, 2024
The Laurens County First Steps (LCFS) proudly announces its ongoing commitment to childhood literacy: the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program has had remarkablesuccess in the community, marking a transformative impact…
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Holiday Fair & Kringle Village ticket sales now live
September 3, 2024
Tickets are now on sale for Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club…
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Columbia Museum of Art October 2024 exhibitions and events calendar
September 3, 2024
EXHIBITIONS French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950 October 5, 2024 – January 5, 2025 In France, the years between the Revolution of 1848 and the end of World…
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Charleston Jazz to receive $15K National Endowment for the Arts Grant
September 3, 2024
Charleston Jazz announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award in the amount of $15,000. This grant will…
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Complexities, tragedies of Native American boarding schools explored in exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
August 30, 2024
“To educate and assimilate into “civilized” society.” That was the motive in the 1870s behind taking Native American children to distant residential boarding schools and stripping them of all signs…
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SC Women in Leadership announces the Honorable Nancy Gutierrez as 2024 Rising Star
August 30, 2024
Annual Leading Women Dinner Honors Women Who Have Blazed Trails in Civic Leadership SC Women in Leadership (SC WIL) announced the Honorable Nancy Gutierrez, City of Hardeeville Municipal Judge, as…
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Anderson, Boykin, Clinkscale, and Spinks to be honored Oct. 14 at Phillis Wheatley Community Center
August 30, 2024Awards luncheon to feature performance by Phillip Boykin The Phillis Wheatley Community Center in Greenville will induct former State Senator Ralph Anderson, Broadway star Phillip Boykin, community leader Bobbie Jo…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board Annual Meeting reports strong tourism impact
August 29, 2024
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board’s (CCLMC) Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, August 22 at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center. The meeting reviewed CCLMC’s 2023-24 achievements…
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Public Tennis, Inc. gets a boost from Host & Home to benefit Community Tennis outreach programs
August 29, 2024
Hilton Head’s Host & Home Luxury Vacation Rentals recently announced that Public Tennis Inc. (PTi), a USTA Community Tennis Association and a USTA Foundation NJTL, is the beneficiary of its…
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Community comes together for 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Day to support local hero battling rare cancer
August 29, 2024
Coming Together for Hope: Fundraising Event Aims to Ease Medical Burdens On September 21st, 2024, Calvary Chapel Lexington will host a special 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Day to raise…
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Applications now open for Midlands Minority Business Accelerator program
August 28, 2024
Columbia Chamber seeking qualified applicants for its class of 2025 The Chamber is now accepting applications for the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) Class of 2025. The deadline for applications is October…
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Robin Bowers retires as Executive Director of Mission Lexington after 12 years of dedicated service
August 28, 2024
Mission Lexington announces the retirement of Robin Bowers, who has faithfully served as Executive Director for the past 12 years. Under her visionary leadership, Mission Lexington has grown from a…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Phillips named to Riley Fellow program
August 28, 2024
LaTonya Phillips, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s President, will spend this Fall learning skills to make the community stronger in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) from Furman University’s Riley Institute.…
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Greenville Symphony Orchestra releases series of community events in “Countdown to Opening Night”
August 26, 2024
Event lineup will include a family festival, comedy, panel discussions, music bingo, social hours, and more The Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) announced an exciting lineup of community events leading up…
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Power:Ed awards $50,000 in scholarship support to SC State University students
August 26, 2024South Carolina State University Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), to provide scholarships to 17 deserving SCSU students…
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Limitless Library project serves campers at Camp Cole
August 26, 2024Limitless Purpose has established a Limitless Library at Camp Cole, which serves people with illnesses, disabilities and life challenges. This summer, each of the 700 campers was able to select…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation elects new members to board of directors
August 26, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announced the addition of five new members to its board of directors. With three-year terms that began in July…
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Thornwell Named One of the “Best Places to Work” in South Carolina for Second Year
August 26, 2024
The award recognizes “best-in-class” examples of positive workplace cultures producing results. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to serving children and families in need across South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, is…
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Step back into the 60s Glamour at the 14th Annual Party for the Parks on Nov. 2
August 23, 2024
Tickets go on sale Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. The Charleston Parks Conservancy announced that the 14th Annual Party for the Parks will take place on November 2, 2024, at…
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Kick off the 2024 Pan American/USAngling Challenge Cup Kayak Championship with Youth Angling Day at Gibson Pond Park
August 23, 2024
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) and USAngling announce “Youth Angling Day” on Thursday, September 26, at Gibson Pond Park in Lexington, SC. This exciting event will kick off the 2024…
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City welcomes Adaptive Sports and Wellness Center to Unity Park
August 22, 2024
The City of Greenville celebrated the grand opening of the $2.3 million Prisma Health Roger C. Peace (RCP) Adaptive Sports and Wellness Center, located at 159 Wellborn Street in the…
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Joel Perkins of The Mud Brothers, AutoCorrect and The Bi***in’ Syncs Team come out on top at inaugural Sync for Survivors Benefit
August 22, 2024
With a crowd of 400 guests cheering wildly with rainbow-lit glow sticks, this first-time event for the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance (“CSPA”) raised an impressive $200,000 to expand programming within…
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Kroc Stars Youth soccer program kicks off fall season
August 22, 2024
The Kroc Center announced the start of its Fall 2024 Kroc Stars Soccer program. Designed to foster a love of the game while developing essential life skills, the program caters…
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Senator Katrina Shealy and Judge Merl Code to receive Riley Institute’s Statewide Leadership Awards
August 22, 2024
Honorees will be recognized at the Riley Institute at Furman’s eighteenth annual Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative and Civic Leadership Awards Dinner The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced that South…
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Grantees selected for City of Columbia Youth Climate Action Fund supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies
August 22, 2024
The City of Columbia, in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced the grantees for the 2024 Youth Climate Action Fund microgrant program. This initiative, spearheaded by the Office of the Mayor and…
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YMCA of Greenville announces promotion of MaryEllis Petrosian to Chief Development Officer
August 22, 2024
YMCA of Greenville announced today the promotion of leadership team member MaryEllis Petrosian, CFRE, as she accepts additional responsibilities in association strategic initiatives to continue strengthening the Greenville community through…
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