Rotary’s challenging times
July 15, 2020
Service clubs like Rotary face challenging times because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, but need to strengthen their membership, put ideas into action and improve local communities – all reflected…
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Richland Library to launch Read Freely Collections at three locations
July 15, 2020
With a commitment of getting materials into the hands of children and families over the summer, Richland Library is launching a new resource, titled the Read Freely Collections, on Thursday,…
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Carolina Children’s Home Foundation awards $207,000 in grants to non-profits and scholarships to deserving students in the Midlands
July 15, 2020
The Carolina Children’s Home (CCH) Foundation is awarding $207,000 in grants to non-profits and scholarships to deserving students in the Midlands area. This is the third year that CCH has…
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Training continues for Sea Cadets at Relic Room – this time virtually
July 15, 2020
Educational activities continue at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, but a little differently from what we’re used to. For instance, on Saturday, July 18, we’ll have…
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Countybank Foundation supports Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity
July 14, 2020
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $20,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation is part of a five-year plan to donate…
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Classic Ford Lincoln of Columbia and The Salvation Army provide 200 food boxes for local families
July 11, 2020Classic Ford Lincoln of Columbia, part of the Mills Automotive Group, partnered with The Salvation Army to fill the pantries of families in need during the Mills Automotive Group Day…
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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health announces new Executive Director
July 9, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) announced the appointment of Maya Pack as its new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2020. IMPH is an independent, nonpartisan,…
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Non Profit Minute – Rachel Price, AmeriCorps Program Director
July 8, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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Richland Library Tele-Town Hall aims to connect local kinship caregivers
July 8, 2020
More than 130,000 children are in kinship care across South Carolina, according to recent reports, and Richland Library is trying to connect with the grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents, neighbors, family…
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LRADAC announces Rebecca A. Payne, MD as Medical Director for its Recovering Professionals Program (RPP)
July 8, 2020
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Rebecca A. Payne, MD has been hired as the new Medical Director for its Recovering…
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MBDA COVID-19 project launches website to assist minority-owned businesses
July 8, 2020
MBDA COVID-19 Project recently launched its comprehensive website to give minority-owned businesses information and resources to navigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The website, mbdacovid19project.com, also contains a chatbox that…
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Panera Bread kicks off Summer of Wishes campaign to raise funds for Make-A-Wish South Carolina
July 8, 2020
20 participating locations of Panera Bread® across the state are hosting the third annual “Summer of Wishes” campaign. The campaign will run July 1- September 30 in participating South Carolina…
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DS Smith in Columbia to supply 750,000 produce boxes to families in need
July 8, 2020
Regional distributor using signature Greencoat packaging for USDA’s COVID-19 food relief program Food banks and nonprofit organizations across South Carolina, George and Florida have received more than 385,000 containers of…
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SC Disability Employment Coalition hosts virtual employment workshop – July 23
July 8, 2020
On Thursday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the SC Disability Employment Coalition will host a free virtual workshop for individuals with disabilities entitled “Disability Benefits & Employment: Make It…
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Kim Christ named Director of SC Tech and SC Cyber; SC Council on competitiveness taps former SC codes Director to lead initiative formerly known as TechSC
July 7, 2020
The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness today announced the rebrand of its technology initiative and named Kim Christ as its full-time initiative Director. Formerly TechSC and now SC Tech, the initiative is designed to accelerate the growth and…
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South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ TransformSC network welcomes McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
July 7, 2020
TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), announced McKissick Academy of Science and Technology as the newest member of the TransformSC network. TransformSC, an initiative…
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South Carolina ETV to launch ‘Palmetto Perspectives’ series with multi-platform racial injustice program July 8
July 7, 2020Viewers encouraged to participate through live stream on social media South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that it will be launching a new, community engagement-focused series with a one-hour discussion…
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IT-oLogy announces new strategy and services
July 6, 2020
The global pandemic has reinforced and refueled the urgency of IT-oLogy’s mission to promote, teach and grow a diverse IT workforce in South Carolina. The nonprofit, currently located at 1301…
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Giving blood called ‘essential service’
July 6, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic curtailed blood drives across the Midlands, but the need for lifesaving donations remains critical, according to Kristen Boyle, a donor recruitment representative for the American Red Cross.…
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Richland Library dedicates phone line for storytelling
July 2, 2020
With a goal to support learning, creating and sharing over the summer, Richland Library has a new option for families to add to their reading repertoire. We are offering stories…
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Rotarian of the Year announced
July 1, 2020
Capital Rotary saluted its latest Rotarian of the Year on July 1 in a biweekly Zoom meeting. session. Earning the title for the second time was Neda Beal (at left…
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Capital Club begins new Rotary year
July 1, 2020
Columbia’s Capital Rotary began its 2020-2021 year July 1 by inducting a new president and announcing Paul Harris Fellow honors in a biweekly Zoom session. Capital’s new president is Ben…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of S.C. President named Columbia College Board Chair
July 1, 2020
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) announced that SCFSC President, Tom Keith, has been named Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Columbia College. “Tom has an excellent…
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The COMET, City of Columbia and local artists promote 2020 Census participation
July 1, 2020
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has partnered with the City of Columbia’s Complete Count Census Committee to help spread the word about the importance of completing the…
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Summer camps continue at Town Theatre – virtual AND in-person!
June 29, 2020
Summer Camps Continue at Town Theatre! Let’s go! Summer camp is in full swing ~ virtual AND in person options for ALL ages are available July 6-31. We offer a…
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Engage in Honest Dialogue during Local Let’s Talk Race Program – July 1
June 29, 2020
In an effort to address the topic of systemic racism in our state and country, join Richland Library for a virtual Let’s Talk Race discussion from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.,…
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Congaree Land Trust announces new conservation easement in the ACE Basin
June 29, 2020
Safeguarding Farmland in Barnwell County 329.92 acres of privately owned farmland in Barnwell County are now conserved, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Congaree Land Trust (CLT), the South…
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Hot meals are resuming next week for Meals on Wheels clients in Richland County and volunteers are needed
June 26, 2020
Next Tuesday, June 30, we will resume the daily delivery of hot meals to our Meals on Wheels clients in Richland County. Meals on Wheels provides home-delivered meals to elderly,…
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Richland Library expands limited services, starting 6/24
June 23, 2020
Following a successful pilot of processing the existing holds of more than 2,000 customers, Richland Library is expanding its limited services to provide physical materials with minimal contact to all…
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Last week for Richland County senior citizens to pick up Seeds of Hope vouchers
June 22, 2020
Who: Senior citizens in Richland County who registered by the June 1 deadline and qualified for the Seeds of Hope voucher program, will need to pick up their vouchers this…
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Deadline approaches for 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship
June 19, 2020
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation wants to send a friendly reminder about the upcoming deadline for the 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship. Applications are due by Wednesday, July 1.…
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Meals on Wheels America awards $75,000 to Senior Resources to support hunger relief programs in Richland County
June 18, 2020
Meals on Wheels America, the leadership organization supporting more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger, awarded a $75,000 grant to…
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Caslen Briefs Rotarians on University Issues
June 17, 2020
University of South Carolina president Bob Caslen updated Capital Rotarians on a host of items June 17 at the downtown club’s biweekly Zoom meeting. Topics ranged from possibly renaming iconic…
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Paul Harris honors, new board for Capital Rotary
June 17, 2020
Capital Rotary announced new Paul Harris Fellow honors and elected its slate of 2020-2021 officers and directors during a Zoom meeting on June 16. Neda Beal (in photo) was cited…
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Richland Library announces plans for limited services
June 17, 2020
After meeting regularly to discuss and evaluate processes that keep the welfare of customers and staff at the forefront, Richland Library plans on piloting limited services to safely provide physical…
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Class of 2020 Survey: Half of graduating seniors change plans for after high school due to COVID-19
June 17, 2020
Changes Include Delaying Start of College, Working for Money, and Switching Career Plans, According to Research by JA and PMIEF Roughly half (49%) of Class of 2020 graduating seniors say…
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Liberty Fellows receive funding from McNulty Foundation for COVID-19 response
June 16, 2020Five Liberty Fellows have received a total of $35,000 from the McNulty Foundation’s Global Response Fund to support COVID-19 response efforts serving vulnerable communities. Matthew Alexander, founder and CEO of…
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Need help with the rent? Funds still available through SC Thrive’s COVID-19 rental assistance program
June 15, 2020
SC Thrive’s COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, which was designed to provide emergency rental assistance to South Carolinians facing financial hardships because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, still has funding available and…
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Monday distribution locations for Richland County senior citizens for Seeds of Hope vouchers
June 15, 2020Who: Senior citizens in Richland County who registered by the June 1 deadline and qualified for the Seeds of Hope voucher program, will need to pick-up their vouchers at the…
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Richland Library provides resources to address race, equity and inclusion
June 11, 2020
In an effort to address the topic of systemic racism in our state and country, Richland Library is encouraging members of the community to take part in this difficult and…
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The Salvation Army of the Midlands
June 11, 2020
The Salvation Army Columbia Corps serves Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Newberry, and Kershaw counties. The Salvation Army has provided substantial services to those living in poverty in the Midlands for over…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards over $500,000 in scholarships for 2020-2021 school year
June 10, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to 204 outstanding students across South Carolina and the country for the 2020-2021 school…
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The NORD Family Foundation contributes $50,000 to support The Salvation Army Meals Service program
June 10, 2020
The NORD Family Foundation awarded $50,000 to The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program. The NORD Family Foundation has been…
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Post COVID-19, What’s Your Social Media Plan?
June 9, 2020
By Sarah Robinson NP Strategy After three full months of navigating the coronavirus in the United States, let’s check in on how it has impacted the marketing landscape, and…
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University Builds Focal Point for Industry
June 3, 2020
Over the past seven years, the Office for Innovation, Partnership and Economic Engagement has become a focal point for industries melding the University of South Carolina’s resources with doing business…
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What does the life – and death – of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery mean for the health of Blacks in America?
June 3, 2020
A statement from the American Heart Association team: In a 1966 interview, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “I think that we’ve got to see that a riot is the…
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City Center Partnership announces plans for inspirational art installation in the Main Street District
June 2, 2020
City Center Partnership (CCP) announced a new art project called HOPE for Columbia that will be installed in the Main Street District to promote hope and positivity during the Covid-19…
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LRADAC announces COVID-19 update and phased in approach to full capacity operations
June 2, 2020
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces an update on the organization’s phased-in approach to full capacity operations in response to the COVID-19…
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Mission Lexington receives donation from Palmetto Gourmet Food
June 1, 2020
Mission Lexington is excited to receive a donation of four pallets of ramen noodles from Palmetto Gourmet Foods. “We’re beyond grateful to Palmetto Gourmet for this incredible donation,” said Robin…
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Final week of distribution in Richland County for emergency senior nutrition program
June 1, 2020
Throughout the past 10 weeks at Senior Resources, we have served 289,220 meals through our Emergency Senior Nutrition Program and delivered 33,609 meals to our home-bound seniors. This will be…
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