Community support needed: Georgetown Family YMCA launches September school supply drive
September 4, 2026
The Georgetown Family YMCA Youth Development Team has officially kicked off its “Supplies for Success” September School Supply Drive, running through September 25th, to equip local students with essential tools…
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Clarendon County nonprofit receives $30,000 grant from Power:Ed to support virtual reality career exploration for youth and adults
September 3, 2026
BRAVO Education Foundation of Clarendon County (BRAVO), has been awarded a $30,000 grant from SC Student Loan Corporation through its philanthropy, Power:Ed, to launch “Empowering Clarendon”, a program that integrates…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Nick Osborne, Lowcountry Food Bank
September 3, 2026
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County welcomes five new Board Members
September 3, 2026
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County announces five new members joining its Board of Directors for fiscal year 2027: Ken Cummings, Ken Gibson, Glenda Morrison-Fair, John Natale and Sima Patel.…
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ECCO announces Stephanie M. Kelley Legacy Fund to honor former director’s impact and leadership
September 2, 2026
East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) announced the establishment of the Stephanie M. Kelley Legacy Fund, created to honor former Executive Director Stephanie Kelley’s nine years of extraordinary leadership, vision and…
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Historian to present book on 1947 Willie Earle lynching in Pawleys Island
September 2, 2026
Author Dr. William B. Gravely will return to his home state on Saturday, Oct. 10, to discuss his book about Willie Earle, the victim of South Carolina’s last recorded lynching.…
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THRIVE Laurens County to host community Data Walk exploring health priorities across the county – Sept. 30
September 2, 2026
LAURENS, S.C. – THRIVE Laurens County will host a community Data Walk on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., inviting residents, community leaders, health partners and…
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South Carolina Environmental Law Project welcomes Kali Gasque as new Communications Associate
September 1, 2026
The South Carolina Environmental Law Project (SCELP) has expanded its team with the addition of Kali Gasque as Communications Associate. Gasque brings a background in environmental advocacy and strategic storytelling…
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Brookgreen Gardens to host ninth annual Gullah Geechee Junkanoo Festival
September 1, 2026
Brookgreen Gardens(opens in new tab) will celebrate West African, Caribbean, and Gullah Geechee culture during its 9th annual Gullah Geechee Junkanoo Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 am…
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Celebrate history and freedom at Brookgreen Gardens’ Constitution Day celebration
September 1, 2026
This September, step back into American history at Brookgreen Gardens(opens in new tab) for a full day of historical performances, educational activities, and patriotic tradition during the annual Constitution Day…
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Christ City of Refuge is helping South Carolinians start again
September 1, 2026
For someone trying to rebuild their life after homelessness, addiction, or incarceration, a second chance can depend on things many of us take for granted. A safe place to sleep.…
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NorthMark Compute and Cloud launches charitable giving arm
September 1, 2026
New charitable giving arm will support STEM education, workforce development, public safety and resource stewardship across Spartanburg NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC2) announced the launch of the NMC2 charitable giving…
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Windwood Family Services announces Tosha Connors as new Chief Executive Officer
August 31, 2026
Windwood Family Services announced Tosha Connors as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Connors succeeds Debbie McElvey, who served as Windwood’s CEO for over 28 years. The appointment marks a…
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Homes of Hope takes a swing at South Carolina’s growing affordable housing need
August 31, 2026
For economically disadvantaged families, the cost of housing can determine what is left for groceries, transportation, childcare, healthcare, savings and other necessities. As demand for affordable housing continues to grow,…
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Veterinary Technician
August 31, 2026
Calling all Veterinary Technicians! Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can truly make a difference in the lives of animals every day? Saint Frances Animal Center is…
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Saint Frances Animal Center named Grand Marshal for 2026 Georgetown Christmas parade
August 31, 2026
The Georgetown Business Association (GBA) announced that it has selected Saint Frances Animal Center to serve as the Grand Marshal for this year’s Christmas Parade in Georgetown. The parade will…
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18th Annual Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Tournament returns to Pelicans Ballpark
August 31, 2026
Local emergency responders are trading their sirens for softball bats as the 18th Annual Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Tournament returns to Pelicans Ballpark in Myrtle Beach on Saturday, September…
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Run Like a Mann 5K returns Oct. 10 to support Laurens County cancer patients
August 31, 2026
The Laurens County Cancer Association will hold its 16th annual Run Like a Mann 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the association’s office at 1337 Medical…
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Happening This Weekend: JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival brings homegrown talent to Pawleys Island
August 31, 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable day of live music, Lowcountry flavor, and hometown pride as JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival takes over Pawleys Island on Saturday, September 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.…
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Friendship Place appeals to community to help stock hygiene bags
August 28, 2026
Friendship Place, Inc.(opens in new tab) is calling on community members to help support neighbors and local families facing financial hardship as the demand for monthly hygiene essential bags continues…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation names 2026–27 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellows
August 27, 2026
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation announced Afnan Hakami and Kimberly Jones as the 2026-27 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellows. Each fellow will complete a semester-long project supporting the work of…
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Harvest Hope names Sy Hughes as CEO
August 27, 2026
The Harvest Hope Food Bank Board of Directors announced today that Sy Hughes has been named Chief Executive Officer, following his service as Interim CEO since January 2026. Hughes joined…
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Spartanburg Science Center welcomes new Executive Director
August 27, 2026
The Spartanburg Science Center (SSC) announced Amanda Richardson as its new Executive Director, effective July 20, 2026. Richardson steps into the role as SSC gears up for one of its…
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Saint Frances Animal Center partners with On The Half Shell for community adoption event
August 26, 2026
Saint Frances Animal Center is teaming up with On The Half Shell restaurant for a special adoption and fundraising event on Sunday, September 6, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Community…
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Osprey Village breaks ground on new era in independent living for Individuals with intellectual disabilities
August 26, 2026
Community leaders and public officials from Beaufort and Jasper counties joined families and residents on Aug 13 for a groundbreaking ceremony for Osprey Village(opens in new tab), a new 25-acre…
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Greenville Symphony expands marketing team with two new hires
August 26, 2026
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra has expanded its marketing team, welcoming Caitlin Lingle as Director of Marketing & Audience Engagement and Danielle Parks as Marketing & Digital Content Associate. Together, Lingle…
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USC Fragile X Collaborative earns national research award for advancing brain health
August 26, 2026
The University of South Carolina’s Fragile X Collaborative received the 2026 National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) Research Award in recognition of its groundbreaking multidisciplinary research and leadership in advancing the…
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Low Country Herb Society announces September meeting featuring “The Bee Preacher” Tom Francis
August 25, 2026
The Low Country Herb Society will open its 2026–2027 season with a September meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9:15 a.m. at the Waccamaw Library. The program will feature guest…
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Murrells Inlet 2020 announces annual Fall Haul Community Clean Up on September 19
August 25, 2026
Murrells Inlet 2020 will host its annual Fall Haul Community Clean Up on Saturday, September 19, in conjunction with World Cleanup Day. This cleanup event will begin at 9 am…
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South Carolina leaders to address state’s mental health challenges at NAMI South Carolina State Mental Health Conference
August 25, 2026
As South Carolina continues to face significant challenges in access to mental health care, state legislators, community leaders and national mental health advocates will gather in Columbia next week to…
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Stockings for US veteran seniors
August 25, 2026
This December, The Salvation Army of the Midlands is hand-packing a Christmas stocking care package for every resident of the South Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home in Richland County. These…
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LRADAC and Taylor Watford Foundation invite community to honor lives lost during “Release Stigma, Spread Hope” in honor of National Overdose Awareness Day
August 25, 2026
On Sunday, August 30, LRADAC and the Taylor Watford Foundation invite the community to come together for Release Stigma, Spread Hope, a special National Overdose Awareness Day event dedicated to…
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The Village Group receives a $45,000 grant from Power:Ed
August 24, 2026
Plantersville Summer Academy to use grant to curb summer learning loss, boost social-emotional support for rural youth The Village Group, a nonprofit located in rural Georgetown County, working to equip youth with the…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC hosts 5th Annual Community Health Fair featuring NASCAR driver Joey Gase
August 24, 2026
Free community event held in recognition of National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) hosted its 5th Annual Community Health Fair recently, bringing together residents to…
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NAMI Charleston Area Invites Community to Walk for Mental Health on October 3 at Palmetto Islands County Park
August 24, 2026
NAMI Charleston Area announces the return of its premier annual fundraising event, NAMIWalks 2026, taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount Pleasant. The community-wide…
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Mission Lexington selects Fitts & Goodwin to build new campus
August 24, 2026
Mission Lexington announced the selection of Fitts & Goodwin, Inc. as general contractor and McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture as architect for its highly anticipated new campus on North Lake Drive…
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27 nonprofit leaders named to 2026 Carolina Leadership Seminars class
August 24, 2026
Together SC program equips emerging executive directors with practical leadership skills, trusted peer support, and a statewide network to strengthen their organizations and communities. Together SC announced the 27 nonprofit…
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Osprey Village Breaks Ground on New Era in Independent Living for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
August 23, 2026
Community leaders and public officials from Beaufort and Jasper counties joined families and residents on Aug 13 for a groundbreaking ceremony for Osprey Village, a new 25-acre residential community located…
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Saluda Shoals Riverwalk opens, advancing vision for connected Midlands trail system
August 23, 2026A long-planned vision to create a continuous recreational trail along the Lower Saluda River took a major step forward this week with the opening of the first phase of the…
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JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival brings multi-band lineup, community spirit to Pawleys Island
August 23, 2026
JB’s Celebration Park is set to host the JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The full-day event features performances from indie rock group Channel Bluff, local favorites…
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Pawleys Island Music Festival of Music & Art announces CeCe Teneal’s
August 23, 2026
Tickets are officially on sale for the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art’s highly anticipated concert event, CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul, taking place Saturday, October 17, 2026, at…
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Global health event highlights South Carolina’s growing role in life sciences
August 23, 2026U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson recognized by the Shot@Life campaign for his longtime leadership in supporting global polio eradication and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance South Carolina’s growing role in global health…
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Support youth sailing and win a classic 1979 Chris-Craft Tournament Fisherman
August 21, 2026
The South Carolina Maritime Museum is giving boating enthusiasts and maritime supporters an exciting opportunity to own a piece of coastal history while directly investing in the next generation of…
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St. James Health & Wellness and SC Cancer Alliance to host Prostate Cancer Awareness event in Andrews
August 21, 2026
In recognition of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, St. James Health and Wellness and the South Carolina Cancer Alliance are partnering to host an educational community luncheon focused on…
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Congaree Land Trust welcomes two new members to board of directors
August 20, 2026Congaree Land Trust (CLT) welcomed two new members to its board of directors: Margaret Ellen Pender and Warren Duncan. Both join the board with a shared love of the outdoors…
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Rotary Club of Greenville launches Kringle Holiday Countdown raffle calendar
August 20, 2026
Sponsors and prize donors have until Aug. 31 to sign on for the club’s newest fundraiser The Rotary Club of Greenville is launching KRINGLE Holiday Countdown, a 12-day raffle calendar…
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Barnabas Horse Foundation earns Candid’s highest honor for nonprofit transparency
August 19, 2026
The Barnabas Horse Foundation is proud to announce that it has officially earned the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency—the highest level of recognition awarded by Candid (formerly GuideStar). What the…
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Greenville Symphony announces 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series
August 19, 2026
The Greenville Symphony will bring its principal musicians into four intimate venues across Greenville for its 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series. Tickets for the series are now on sale at greenvillesymphony.org.…
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“Disability Made for Business”– SC’s only conference focused on disability employment and workforce development coming this October
August 18, 2026
2026 Employer Summit approved for nationally transferable HRCI and SHRM credits Able South Carolina and Hire Me SC are set to host the 11th annual Employer Summit, scheduled during National…
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ReGenesis Health Care celebrates grand opening of new Business, Administration & Training Center
August 18, 2026
ReGenesis Health Care celebrated the grand opening of its new Business, Administration & Training Center on August 7 with local leaders, patients, staff, board members, and community partners. The celebration…
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