TCCC releases fourth annual Regional Education Report
April 5, 2018
“Constructive Disruption” report designed to provoke change Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative released its Regional Education Report: Chapter 4 during the organization’s Community Leadership Council breakfast at Charleston Southern University. This report,…
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Sixth Annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic Benefiting OneWorld Health Sells Out Weeks in Advance
April 4, 2018More than a month before the first team tees off, the sixth annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic sold out its April 23 event at the Daniel Island Club. The annual charity event, started by Commonwealth…
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US-Stevia, LLC locating new operations in Chesterfield County
April 4, 2018US-Stevia, LLC announced that it is establishing new agribusiness operations in Chesterfield County. The company’s $21 million investment is projected to create 50 new jobs. US-Stevia and its partners will…
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US-Stevia, LLC locating new operations in Chesterfield County
April 4, 2018US-Stevia, LLC announced that it is establishing new agribusiness operations in Chesterfield County. The company’s $21 million investment is projected to create 50 new jobs. US-Stevia and its partners will…
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Hendrick Automotive Group and Lowcountry Food Bank Spring Meal Packing Event will feed 850 families for Easter
March 30, 2018
Hendrick Automotive Group & the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) conducted a Spring Meal Packing Event this morning at the LCFB. Volunteers from Charleston & North Charleston Hendrick Automotive Group Dealerships…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Giving Tree ceremony recognizes top 2017 donors
March 28, 2018
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) conducted a Giving Tree Ceremony this morning at 10:00 a.m. to honor its most generous donors from 2017. . The ceremony took place at the main facility…
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YWCA Greater Charleston announces inaugural event for women professionals – May 9
March 28, 2018
On Wednesday, May 9, YWCA Greater Charleston will put on the first annual What Women Bring event for women professionals. An awards luncheon and Oprah-style panel discussion of top women…
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LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air presents $500 to The Bread Basket and two $500 grants to go toward Ronald McDonald House Charities Plane Pull event
March 27, 2018
LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air’s Give Back Grant recipients for March are The Bread Basket and Ronald McDonald House Charities. The Give Back Grant is a monthly donation of $500…
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South Carolina’s top legal group announces recipients of annual awards
March 9, 2018
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has announced the recipients of their annual awards, recognizing a few of the state’s top legal minds. SCAJ has over 1300 members and…
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South Carolina’s top legal group announces recipients of annual awards
March 9, 2018
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has announced the recipients of their annual awards, recognizing a few of the state’s top legal minds. SCAJ has over 1300 members and…
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Join the Southern Flame Festival for a celebration of barbecue and bluegrass – April 28
March 6, 2018
On Saturday, April 28, the aroma of wood smoke once again wafts through ancient live oaks while groups of children laugh and adults dance to the music of bluegrass bands…
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South Carolina Aquarium named as finalist for 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
March 5, 2018
The South Carolina Aquarium announced its inclusion as one of 29 institutions selected by the Institute of Museum and Library Services as a finalist for the 2018 National Medal for…
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Charleston Animal Society Humane education programs get boost from Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust
March 5, 2018
The Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust awarded Charleston Animal Society $10,000 to support the shelter’s “Pet Buddies” and “Veterinary Science Initiative (VSI)” humane education programs. Based in New York, the Samuel…
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WREN to Honor Trailblazing S.C. Women at March 8 Luncheon
March 2, 2018Dine Alongside Trailblazing S.C. Women at the 2018 WREN International Women’s Day Luncheon, Thursday, March 8 at Stone River in Columbia, S.C. On International Women’s Day, Thursday, March 8, the…
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Comcast donates $37,500, which creates 225,000 meals, to Lowcountry Food Bank in North Charleston
March 1, 2018
Comcast presented a check for $37,500 to the Lowcountry Food Bank in North Charleston. The presentation took place at their facility, located at 2864 Azalea Drive, on Tuesday, Feb. 27…
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Viacom executive Marva Smalls pledges $250,000 to International African American Museum
February 27, 2018
South Carolinian Marva Smalls, widely recognized as one of the most influential leaders in media, has pledged $250,000 in support of the International African American Museum (IAAM). Ms. Smalls noted…
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WOW! donates to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston to support families in time of need
February 27, 2018
WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone has signed on as a laundry room sponsor of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston to help families who must travel for their children’s medical treatment. Last…
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Linda Ketner to receive inaugural ‘Homeless to Hope Award’ at benefit concert
February 27, 2018
Local businesswoman and philanthropist Linda Ketner will be presented with the inaugural Homeless to Hope Award at the Sunday, March 11, 2018, Homeless to Hope Benefit Concert. Sponsored by the Mayors’ Commission on…
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The OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair welcomed over 1700 attendees at Sumter High School
February 26, 2018
On behalf of Pace Scholarship Academy, the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair was hosted at Sumter High School on Saturday, February 24, 2018. There were 41 scholarship and community service…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies
February 21, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of five Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies
February 21, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of five Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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YEScarolina announces new scholarship and application deadline for youth entrepreneurs
February 20, 2018
YEScarolina announced new scholarship opportunities for youth entrepreneurs in South Carolina. The newly endowed Bill Hall Culinary Entrepreneurship Scholarship and the inaugural Baker Motors Scholarship in honor of Tommy Baker…
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Charleston Animal Society receives 50,000 from PetSmart Charities to fuel spay and neuter efforts in the Lowcountry
February 20, 2018
Charleston Animal Society today announced it received $50,000 from PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal welfare in North America, to help fuel its spay and neuter efforts in the Lowcountry.…
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First Choice Member Scholarship applications due March 5
February 19, 2018First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina is offering two scholarships to qualified applicants who are furthering their education or pursuing a second career in 2018. The 8th annual First…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center raises $575,000 at annual dinner auction
February 15, 2018The Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center experienced another record-breaking year at its 18th annual dinner auction on Thursday, February 2, 2018 at the Cedar Room, raising more than $575,000. This…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center raises $575,000 at annual dinner auction
February 15, 2018
The Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center experienced another record-breaking year at its 18th annual dinner auction on Thursday, February 2, 2018 at the Cedar Room, raising more than $575,000. This…
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J M Smith Foundation awards $24,000 to the Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired- Charleston
February 7, 2018
Grant to Fund Six Vision Clinics Serving Charleston County Head Start and Child Development Children The Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston (ABVI) is pleased to announce…
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South Carolina declines in teen pregnancy and childbearing lead to millions in public savings
February 7, 2018
More than two decades of investments in prevention programs and services have led to significant declines in unplanned pregnancies and birth rates among teens in South Carolina. New analysis from Power…
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South Carolina declines in teen pregnancy and childbearing lead to millions in public savings
February 7, 2018
More than two decades of investments in prevention programs and services have led to significant declines in unplanned pregnancies and birth rates among teens in South Carolina. New analysis from Power…
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Midlands leaders selected to become Riley Diversity Fellows
February 2, 2018Forty-two leaders from the Midlands and surrounding area have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this spring. “Though we are a diverse…
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Midlands leaders selected to become Riley Diversity Fellows
February 1, 2018Forty-two leaders from the Midlands and surrounding area have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this spring. “Though we are a diverse…
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Retaining South Carolina teachers through National Board Certification
January 31, 2018
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) recently released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. The report concluded that more…
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Retaining South Carolina teachers through National Board Certification
January 31, 2018
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) recently released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. The report concluded that more…
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The Charleston Forum launches new website- interactive platform for viewers; 2018 forum date announced
January 30, 2018Following up on its robust and candid conversation about race last summer, The Charleston Forum announces its second annual event with a new website encouraging individual community members to share their…
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SC Secretary of State files injunction against Carolina Youth Club
January 24, 2018
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office has filed an enforcement action against the charitable organization Carolina Youth Club of America, Inc. The action, filed with…
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Youth Volunteer Corps of Charleston awarded “YVC Cornerstone Grant”
January 22, 2018The Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Charleston was recently named a recipient of the YVC Cornerstone Grant, a $20,000 award distributed to affiliate programs undertaking measures to improve the outcomes…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 19, 2018U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 19, 2018
U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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AMA Charleston announces Spark! Giving Award
January 17, 2018
The American Marketing Association, Charleston Chapter (AMA Charleston) announced a new category in this year’s Spark! Awards, recognizing the outstanding creative achievements of Charleston area marketers. The Giving Award will…
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2018 MLK Celebration award recipients announced
January 15, 2018Two community leaders and an organization from the Charleston area will be honored with awards at the 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration next week. Joan Robinson-Berry,…
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2018 MLK Celebration award recipients announced
January 15, 2018
Two community leaders and an organization from the Charleston area will be honored with awards at the 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration next week. Joan Robinson-Berry,…
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Twelve South Carolina schools named finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
January 12, 2018
Twelve South Carolina schools are finalists for the 2018 Palmetto’s Finest Schools Awards after extensive evaluations by fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process includes elements on…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center receives gift of $500,000 for campaign to help meet the needs of children in the Lowcountry
January 11, 2018Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has received a $500,000 challenge gift to their capital campaign, Above and Beyond:…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center receives gift of $500,000 for campaign to help meet the needs of children in the Lowcountry
January 11, 2018
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has received a $500,000 challenge gift to their capital campaign, Above and Beyond:…
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Walk historic rice fields at The Ponds in Summerville – January 28
January 9, 2018
History talk about rice cultivation precedes walk The early history of Carolina’s principal cash crop, rice, is still visible in the swamps of the Lowcountry and particularly at The Ponds.…
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Charleston’s interim chief of police to lead 2018 MLK Parade
January 3, 2018Jerome Taylor, interim chief of police for the Charleston Police Department, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Taylor…
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Charleston’s interim chief of police to lead 2018 MLK Parade
January 3, 2018
Jerome Taylor, interim chief of police for the Charleston Police Department, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Taylor…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance names Sara Hazzard President and CEO
January 2, 2018
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Sara Hazzard has been named President and CEO of the organization effective January 1, 2018. “We are excited to welcome Sara Hazzard…
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2018 MLK Celebration keynote speakers announced
December 21, 2017Charleston’s ten-day Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the largest and longest running event of its kind in South Carolina, will be headlined in January by Joan Robinson-Berry, vice…
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2018 MLK Celebration keynote speakers announced
December 21, 2017
Charleston’s ten-day Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the largest and longest running event of its kind in South Carolina, will be headlined in January by Joan Robinson-Berry, vice…
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