Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $375,100 to 10 South Carolina nonprofits to launch innovative projects
February 18, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, is pleased to award $375,100 to 10 Connected Communities grant recipients. In response to two questions, “What makes residents love…
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The HDR Young Professionals Group awards $5,000 to STEM-focused childhood literacy efforts in the Midlands through United Way of the Midlands
February 17, 2020
The HDR Foundation today presented United Way of the Midlands with a grant of $5,000 to provide STEM-focused reading nooks, literacy kits, and snacks for Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) students…
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City Market kicks off Masters weekend with The Vista Open
February 17, 2020
City Market will kick off Masters weekend in Columbia with The Vista Open, a Masters-themed putting tournament and block party on Thursday April 9th at 5:30 pm. Proceeds from tournament…
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Health Policy Fellows recognized by SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health
February 17, 2020
Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH). The…
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Mission Lexington announces 2020 Board of Directors
February 16, 2020
Mission Lexington announces that the following individuals will serve as the 2020 Board of Directors. Will Cheatham, of First Community Bank will serve as the President and Chairman. Chris Rice…
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Second annual On the Table survey showcases optimism and empowerment for change
February 14, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $19,600 in “Beyond the Table” mini-grants Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has released its 2019 On the Table Impact Report.…
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Education Reform Bill Detailed
February 12, 2020
A 63-page bill in the SC Senate would mean more changes in the state’s public schools rather than true education reform, according to Pam Mills, guest speaker at Capital Rotary’s…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation inducts Randy and the late Mary Dailey as Fellows
February 12, 2020
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation has inducted Randy and the late Mary Dailey as Fellows. The Fellows distinction honors individuals whose contributions of time, talent and resources advance the Foundation’s mission…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new Board of Directors Members
February 11, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of three new members to the Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The three new members…
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Babcock Center, Inc celebrates 50 years
February 10, 2020Babcock Center Announces 50th Anniversary Gala – February 29 Registration is now open for the Babcock Center 50th Anniversary Gala, a night where we celebrate 50 years of empowering people…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation distributes $8.8 million in grants and scholarships during first half of fiscal year
February 6, 2020Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, and its donors are pleased to announce that during the first half of the 2019-2020 fiscal year (July 1, 2019,…
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United Way’s Small Business Alliance hosts Driving Down Main: Part Deux Top Golf Swing Suite Charity Tournament
February 6, 2020
United Way of the Midlands’ Small Business Alliance (SBA) will host its annual Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Tournament at The Main Course on February 10-11, 2020. “We are…
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Treasurer ‘good steward’ of public funds
February 6, 2020
State treasurer Curtis Loftis touched on the highlights of his role as South Carolina’s “private banker” when he addressed Capital Rotary members Feb. 5. Loftis (shown in photo) is responsible…
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City Center Partnership unveils its Destination Downtown report
February 5, 2020City Center Partnership (CCP) unveiled its 40-page Destination Downtown report today. The report outlines accomplishments and value City Center Business Improvement District (Main Street District) has provided owners of downtown…
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Proclaim your #LibraryLove this February
February 3, 2020
Get ready to uncover your emotions during Library Lovers Month. It’s the perfect time to share personal experiences and feelings about the value that Richland Library brings to your life…
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Strong community spirit Leads to successful Christmas season for The Salvation Army of the Midlands
February 2, 2020
The Salvation Army of the Midlands raised over $255,000 with their 2019 Red Kettle Campaign. This campaign is the largest fundraiser all year. These funds support our programs to combat…
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Talented Tenth to host annual conference, The 2020 Convening: Access. Service. Elevation
January 31, 2020Talented Tenth, a Columbia-based young professionals’ organization founded by City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, presents the Annual Talented Tenth Conference, The 2020 SC Convening: Access. Service. Elevation. The conference,…
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Club Tours Football Stadium Amenities
January 31, 2020
Capital Rotary members visited the University of South Carolina football field on Jan. 29, but they weren’t there to see Gamecocks on the gridiron. Instead, nearly 30 Rotarians (shown in…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation celebrates 35 years of philanthropy
January 29, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, is celebrating three and a half decades of philanthropy and growth across the region. To commemorate 35 years of serving…
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Experience Black History Month with community-based programs for all ages
January 29, 2020
As Black History Month nears, Richland Library wants to highlight the achievements of African Americans across all mediums and recognize this year’s theme, which encompasses African Americans and the Vote.…
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Higher Ed Director becomes Capital Rotarian
January 28, 2020
The president and executive director of the S.C. Commission on Higher Education is Capital Rotary’s newest member. Rusty Monhollon (at left in photo with sponsor Bryan Goodyear) moved from Missouri…
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Children’s Trust welcomes expertise of Cease to direct policy initiatives
January 28, 2020
Phillip Cease has joined the Children’s Trust staff as the new director of policy and advocacy. A former policy advisor to Gov. Mark Sanford, Cease educates policymakers and legislative staffers at…
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Non Profit Minute – Marty Wells, Centennial Park
January 27, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, 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…
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See who’s in DLI Midlands Class XIII
January 27, 2020
New year, new Midlands DLI class! We are excited to share the list of incoming Riley Fellows in your region. As usual, it is an impressive group of leaders who…
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Katie Schanz returns as chair of KEMOPALOOZA 2020
January 27, 2020
Katie Schanz has returned for a third year as chair of KEMOPALOOZA, Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s signature fundraising event benefiting CAMP KEMO Programs of the Children’s Center for Cancer and…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points Festival highlights release
January 23, 2020
38th St. Pat’s in Five Points – Saturday, March 21, 2020 Benefiting local charities in the Midlands Today, the Five Points Association brought St. Pat’s in Five Points back to…
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Rotary Projects Aid Ghana
January 22, 2020
Past District 7770 governor Gary Bradham told Capital Rotarians on Jan. 22 how recent projects spearheaded by the international service club improved life in Ghana’s impoverished communities. Bradham (in photo…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2020-2021 school year
January 22, 2020
More than 190 scholarship opportunities totaling $500,000+ are available to students Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2020, for the 2020-2021 school year. More…
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Amanda Metzger joins Healthy Learners as Director of Community Engagement
January 21, 2020
Healthy Learners has named Amanda Metzger as director of community engagement for the organization, which is a faith-based non-profit that connects school-aged children to health care providers to help remove…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation announces board officers and new members
January 21, 2020This Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is announcing its new Board of Trustees and new officers for the 2020 year. Joining the Board for a three-year term are:…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announces new board members
January 21, 2020
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation welcomes the following new board members. Prisma Health Midlands Foundation Board: Samer Abraham, Operating Partner, Lugoff Toyota John Griggs, Regional Executive, Synovus Lentz Ivey, President,…
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Annual ECO BALL slated for Earth Day 2020
January 21, 2020
Global expedition leader says “big announcement” planned for the 5th annual event By Alex Junes-Ward Global Eco Adventures, Inc. (GEA) will host its 5th annual ECO BALL at Columbia’s Riverbanks…
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Multi-church men’s conference to focus on “trust” and “racial reconciliation”
January 17, 2020
Spiritual retreat hopes to make a few good men even better in 2020 By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Northeast Presbyterian Church (NEPC) will host its an annual…
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TEDx returns to UofSC in October; speaker nominations sought
January 16, 2020
The University of South Carolina will host its second TEDx event on Oct. 15. TEDxUofSC will feature eight speakers who each have an idea worth sharing to better the community.…
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Vet helps tend to others’ wounds
January 16, 2020
After being badly injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2005, Steven Diaz (in photo) was left with scars including post-traumatic stress, partial blindness, traumatic brain injury and a…
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Presbyterian Communities of SC names new CEO
January 16, 2020
Former Pastor & Businessman to Lead Presbyterian Communities of SC; Rev. Dr. Franklin Fant to Assume Role June 1 After conducting a national CEO search, the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina…
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EngenuitySC to conclude Competitiveness Week 2020 with a celebration of creative entrepreneur Mark Rapp
January 15, 2020EngenuitySC, the local nonprofit that works with area leaders to make the Columbia, S.C., region a standout choice for top talent and competitive companies, will close out its annual Competitiveness…
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Greenville Humane Society welcomes new members and officers to 2020 Board of Directors
January 15, 2020
Greenville Humane Society announced its full slate of members for the 2020 Board of Directors, including new officers and three new members. The Board is made up of community members…
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Beth Frost returns as Chair of The Drive Golf Tournament benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers
January 14, 2020
Beth Frost has returned for a third year as chair of The Drive golf tournament, the signature fundraising event benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers. The 29th tournament, led by Prisma…
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Richland Library announces Martin Luther King, Jr. Day schedule
January 14, 2020
All Richland Library locations will close Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Day. Local residents will still be able to access the library’s resources and…
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IT-oLogy and Dominion Energy collaborate in creating a new veteran IT training program
January 14, 2020
IT-oLogy and Dominion Energy Collaborate in Creating a New Veteran IT Training Program IT-oLogy is now accepting applications for the Veteran Workforce Re-Entry Program. Funded by a grant from the…
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Great deals emerge during Clearance Book Sale – one day only!
January 14, 2020
If you set a New Year’s resolution to read more in 2020, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation wants to help with reaching that goal. The organization plans to host…
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St. Andrews Presbyterian Church to Host Free Conference on Serving the Disabled – February 1
January 13, 2020February 1 Event Will Provide Information and Inspiration for Individuals, Families, and Church Groups On Saturday, February 1, 2020, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church will host a conference to address ways…
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The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence selected as a Subcontractor of QIN-QIO Task Order 1 Award under the 12th Statement of Work
January 13, 2020Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a five-year contract to Health Quality Innovators (HQI) to serve as a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) under the…
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Recipient of Servant’s Heart Award chosen as next executive director for Family Promise of the Midlands
January 13, 2020
Jeff Armstrong, an experienced non-profit administrator, has been named executive director of Family Promise of the Midlands. Since 2016, he has served United Way of the Midlands in various capacities:…
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TD Bank joins the South Carolina Wildlife Federation as exclusive sponsor for Conservation dinner “Forks, Knives, and Spoonbills” at Spotted Salamander
January 13, 2020
Spotted Salamander Executive Chef Jessica Shillato Releases Six-Course Menu The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) announced TD Bank as the exclusive partner for their event “Forks, Knives, and Spoonbills: A…
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Senior Resources receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
January 13, 2020
Senior Resources has received $2500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation just in time to help feed local residents. Senior Resources will use the gift to provide approximately 340…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands names Lora Tucker as new Chief Executive Officer
January 13, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands has appointed Lora Tucker as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. Tucker is a lifelong Girl Scout and Gold Award Girl Scout. …
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Cleanup Blitz on Highway 6 with PalmettoPride
January 9, 2020
Join PalmettoPride and other local community organizations for Cleanup Blitz on Highway 6, Monday, January 20, 2020 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Start your new year off with a…
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Non Profit Minute – Andrea Walker, Fostering Foster Animal Rescue
January 8, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, 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…
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