The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy welcomes new board members
September 8, 2017The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy announced the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors: La-Diné Gamble, Berry Kelly, and Cory Manning. La-Diné Gamble has built…
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy welcomes new board members
September 8, 2017The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy announced the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors: La-Diné Gamble, Berry Kelly, and Cory Manning. La-Diné Gamble has built…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels
September 7, 2017
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels
September 7, 2017
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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Dominion Energy invites applicants for $1 million in grants to support critical community needs
September 6, 2017
Grants offered for programs providing shelter, access to health care and food security Online applications due by Oct. 13, 2017 As part of its ongoing commitment to communities, Dominion Energy…
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Dominion Energy invites applicants for $1 million in grants to support critical community needs
September 6, 2017
Grants offered for programs providing shelter, access to health care and food security Online applications due by Oct. 13, 2017 As part of its ongoing commitment to communities, Dominion Energy…
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Riley Institute at Fuman selects 12th class of Lowcountry Diversity Leaders
September 3, 2017
Forty-two leaders from the Lowcountry and surrounding area have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this fall. “In a time of considerable…
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Carolina Youth Development Center achieves National Accreditation
August 30, 2017
Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). CYDC is a nonprofit serving the Tri-County that provides shelter and support services…
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Avoid Fraudulent Charities Looking to Profit Off Texas Devastation
August 30, 2017From the Office of the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond: COLUMBIA, S.C. – In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, many South Carolinians are searching…
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Avoid Fraudulent Charities Looking to Profit Off Texas Devastation
August 30, 2017From the Office of the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond: COLUMBIA, S.C. – In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, many South Carolinians are searching…
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RMHC Charleston announces four new board members
August 29, 2017
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston announces the appointment of four new members of its Board of Directors. Joining the Board of Directors are Robert Crews, Lisa Quadrini, Felicia…
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South Carolina’s top legal group names a new President
August 15, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has named a new President. Midlands’ attorney Hugh McAngus, Jr. of Chappell, Smith & Arden is taking over leadership of…
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South Carolina’s top legal group names a new President
August 15, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has named a new President. Midlands’ attorney Hugh McAngus, Jr. of Chappell, Smith & Arden is taking over leadership of…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar to raise money for My Sister’s House through Kitchen Karma Program
August 15, 2017
SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mt. Pleasant, Summerville and Downtown Charleston will be partnering with My Sister’s House through the restaurant’s Kitchen Karma program over the next six…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partners with Fairfield County School District to collect uniform clothes for children of displaced SCE&G workers
August 14, 2017The law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards is working with Fairfield County School District administration to collect much needed school clothes for the children of displaced workers from the…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partners with Fairfield County School District to collect uniform clothes for children of displaced SCE&G workers
August 14, 2017
The law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards is working with Fairfield County School District administration to collect much needed school clothes for the children of displaced workers from the…
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BJ’s Wholesale Club announces $100,000 grant to the Lowcountry Food Bank
August 14, 2017
BJ’s Wholesale Club announced a $100,000 donation from the BJ’s Charitable Foundation to the Lowcountry Food Bank, a Feeding America® member food bank. The donation will help the Lowcountry Food…
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Health Sciences South Carolina names Kenneth R. Deans, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer
August 11, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) has named Kenneth R. Deans, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the nation’s first statewide health research organization that includes South…
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Health Sciences South Carolina names Kenneth R. Deans, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer
August 11, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) has named Kenneth R. Deans, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the nation’s first statewide health research organization that includes South…
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Postpartum Support Charleston hires Executive Director
August 5, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Long-time Postpartum Support Charleston volunteer Elaine DeaKyne has been named the executive director of Postpartum Support Charleston. This is the first time the Charleston area nonprofit has…
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Former Charleston, SC Mayor Joe Riley to receive 2017 Global Vision Award
August 2, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to announce that Joseph Patrick Riley Jr., former Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, will receive the 2017 Global Vision Award.…
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BJ’s Wholesale Club gets cooking with Katie’s Krops and donates $5,000 to nonprofit
August 2, 2017
Weeks after opening its doors in Summerville, BJ’s Wholesale Club announced a special in-Club culinary event with Katie’s Krops, a local organization dedicated to feeding the hungry. Taking place on…
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SCE&G’s “The Peanut Gang” celebrates 25 years of service at Camp Happy Days’ annual summer camp
July 27, 2017
Earlier this month, “The Peanut Gang”, a group of South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G) employees and retirees celebrated 25 years at Camp Happy Days’ annual summer camp in Summerton, South Carolina by serving…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 27, 2017
The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 21, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The Association of SC Mayors was formed…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 27, 2017
The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 21, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The Association of SC Mayors was formed…
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Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston announces new officers
July 24, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston (ABVI) recently elected new officers for Board of Directors the 2017-2018 fiscal year. The board members will hold the…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston announces two new board members
July 17, 2017
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston announces the appointment of two new members of its Board of Directors. Joining the Board of Directors are Patti Hart and Tom Butz.…
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Lowcountry Foodbank receives $82,500 gift to support senior nutrition programs
July 17, 2017The Lowcountry Food Bank is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $82,500 grant to support the food bank’s senior meals. The grant is one of twelve awarded…
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Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation to sponsor annual vision clinics at two Charleston County elementary schools
July 17, 2017
Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston (ABVI) is pleased to announce it has received an $8,200 grant from the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation to provide funding…
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To accommodate growth, Lowcountry AIDS Services adds new staff members
July 17, 2017Top – Adam Weaver, Alexa Reynolds, Dalina Rainey, Donna Marshall Bottom – Jami Dybik, Jarmel Smith, Jessica Stein, Tamra Fye In an effort to reach more people living with HIV in the Lowcountry and increase its prevention…
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Christine Thornton named as new Carolina Youth Development Center VP of Finance
July 12, 2017Carolina Youth Development Center has hired Christine Thornton as its new Vice President of Finance and Operations, effective July 3. Thornton possesses more than 10 years experience in the accounting…
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Christine Thornton named as new Carolina Youth Development Center VP of Finance
July 12, 2017
Carolina Youth Development Center has hired Christine Thornton as its new Vice President of Finance and Operations, effective July 3. Thornton possesses more than 10 years experience in the accounting…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation grants $90,000 to three South Carolina charities
July 11, 2017The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation is granting $90,000 over three years to three South Carolina charities working on projects that benefit child welfare and youth arts programs. The three…
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350 bicyclists to face heat, raise half a million dollars in cross-state ride
July 11, 2017On July 14-16, 2017, the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter will hold its 9th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event. Over 350 cyclists will undertake a 252-mile…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation grants $90,000 to three South Carolina charities
July 11, 2017
The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation is granting $90,000 over three years to three South Carolina charities working on projects that benefit child welfare and youth arts programs. The three…
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350 bicyclists to face heat, raise half a million dollars in cross-state ride
July 11, 2017On July 14-16, 2017, the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter will hold its 9th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event. Over 350 cyclists will undertake a 252-mile…
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New board members and officers elected to lead Palmetto Association for Children and Families
July 7, 2017The Palmetto Association for Children and Families (PAFCAF) announced the election of five new board members. The board also selected a new president and secretary. The board elected Bethany Vause,…
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New board members and officers elected to lead Palmetto Association for Children and Families
July 7, 2017
The Palmetto Association for Children and Families (PAFCAF) announced the election of five new board members. The board also selected a new president and secretary. The board elected Bethany Vause,…
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McNair Director of Marketing and Business Development named Vice Chair of Trident United Way Women United
July 6, 2017Kathryn Whitaker, McNair’s Director of Marketing and Business Development, has been named Vice Chair of Trident United Way Women United, effective July 1, 2017. She will serve a year in…
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McNair Director of Marketing and Business Development named Vice Chair of Trident United Way Women United
July 6, 2017
Kathryn Whitaker, McNair’s Director of Marketing and Business Development, has been named Vice Chair of Trident United Way Women United, effective July 1, 2017. She will serve a year in…
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Trucking Association elects Johnson Chairman
June 26, 2017
The South Carolina Trucking Association has elected Keith Johnson, H & J Trucking, Charleston, SC as its 2017-18 Chairman of the Board of Directors. Johnson is the owner of H&J…
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Trucking Association elects Johnson Chairman
June 26, 2017
The South Carolina Trucking Association has elected Keith Johnson, H & J Trucking, Charleston, SC as its 2017-18 Chairman of the Board of Directors. Johnson is the owner of H&J…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar partners with One80 Place through Kitchen Karma Program
June 22, 2017
Starting next Monday, June 26, Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mt. Pleasant, Summerville and Downtown Charleston will partner with One80 Place to raise money through the restaurant’sKitchen Karma program…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy to receive $50,000 NEA Grant to fund art along West Ashley Greenway, Bikeway
June 21, 2017
The Charleston Parks Conservancy has been recommended to receive a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for a project that would add public art activities along the…
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Popular social justice workshop to return to Charleston
June 21, 2017Strong demand for Racial Equity Institute training results in additional sessions In partnership with the YWCA of Greater Charleston, the Racial Equity Institute will conduct a social justice workshop from…
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Popular social justice workshop to return to Charleston
June 21, 2017
Strong demand for Racial Equity Institute training results in additional sessions In partnership with the YWCA of Greater Charleston, the Racial Equity Institute will conduct a social justice workshop from…
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Barry Coats, President/CEO, Special Olympics South Carolina
June 20, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Barry Coats, President/CEO, Special…
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Barry Coats, President/CEO, Special Olympics South Carolina
June 20, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Barry Coats, President/CEO, Special…
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YEScarolina students awarded $6,000 in seed money at State Business Plan Competition
June 20, 2017
Fourteen South Carolina high schools students had a chance to step into the shoes of entrepreneurs on ABC’s Shark Tank this past Saturday, during YEScarolina’s 6th Annual State Business Plan…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank celebrates millionth meal milestone
June 19, 2017On June 20thWe Will Create the Millionth Meal in The Zucker Family Production Kitchen! The Lowcountry Food Bank will create its one millionth meal on June 20th in The Zucker…
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