ECCO announces matching challenge campaign
June 19, 2017East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) announces an opportunity for the community to double the impact of their charitable giving this month. Intended to inspire increased support from the public, a…
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Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Charleston receives $10,000 grant from the Charles and Joyce Darby Family Endowment of the Coastal Community Foundation
June 12, 2017
Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston (ABVI) is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Charles and Joyce Darby Family Endowment of the…
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Boy Scouts of America Coastal Carolina Council raise $55,000 during annual golf fundraiser
June 12, 2017The Boy Scouts of America Coastal Carolina Council held its annual Select Heath of SC Tenderfoot Golf Tournament on May 15th at Kiawah Island Club’s River Course. The 37th annual…
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Kathy ‘kp’ Papadimitriou appointed new CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston
June 8, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston announces that the Board of Directors has appointed Kathy ‘kp’ Papadimitriou as Chief Executive Officer effective May 30, 2017. ‘kp’…
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Historic Charleston trivia hunt cenefits children battling cancer
June 5, 2017
Local Charleston businesses, Traveling Ink, GievBee Texting System and Palmetto Carriage Work have partnered together to start an exciting, ongoing fundraiser for South Carolina non-profit, Camp Happy Days. Charleston Trivia…
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YWCA of Greater Charleston announces incoming board
June 2, 2017The YWCA of Greater Charleston has welcomed its incoming board of directors. Elonda Fair O’Neill, Esquire (pictured), a board member since 2010, has been elected board chair of the YWCA of…
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YWCA of Greater Charleston announces incoming board
June 2, 2017
The YWCA of Greater Charleston has welcomed its incoming board of directors. Elonda Fair O’Neill, Esquire (pictured), a board member since 2010, has been elected board chair of the YWCA of…
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Registration Open for 18th Annual Race for The ARK
May 31, 2017
Registration is open for the 18th annual Thrivent Financial Race for The ARK on Aug. 26 in downtown Summerville. This 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run raises funds for The…
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North Charleston Elementary School will learn the importance of Financial Literacy, Work Readiness, and Entrepreneurship during JA in a Day
May 24, 2017
North Charleston Elementary School in Charleston County will complete an entire Junior Achievement program tomorrow (May 25th) for all students in K-5th grade; a feat that ordinarily would require five…
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Charleston Animal Society wins Pets for Life community in the U.S.
May 16, 2017Charleston Animal Society won the Pets for Life Champions Award on May 11th at the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Animal Expo in Florida. Charleston Animal Society’s…
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Moncks Corner attorney Elizabeth H. Warner to lead South Carolina Bar
May 12, 2017
Moncks Corner attorney Elizabeth H. (Babs) Warner will be installed as the 2017-18 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 18, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…
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Good Done Great acquires Tacoma-Based WPG Solutions
May 10, 2017
Good Done Great, a leading Corporate Social Responsibility technology and services provider, announced today the acquisition of Tacoma, Washington based WPG Solutions. WPG Solutions is a workplace giving software and…
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Charleston Animal Society recognized as flagship rescue organization in the United States
May 8, 2017
Maddie’s Fund®, a national family foundation, is awarding $360,000 in grants to Charleston Animal Society to share the charity’s leadership and programming that inspired No Kill Charleston and No Kill…
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Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event
May 5, 2017
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, May 4 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across the state…
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Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event
May 5, 2017
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, May 4 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across the state…
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East Cooper Habitat for Humanity elects board members
April 24, 2017
East Cooper Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit, non-denominational Christian housing organization, has elected Richard Jackson, Jeff Donaldson and Deborah Greig as board members. Jackson is Owner and President of JacksonBuilt…
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Jefferson Awards Foundation Celebration of Service to recognize local student leaders
April 23, 2017
The Jefferson Awards Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a culture of service across America, will be hosting its annual Celebration of Service event on Tuesday, April 25…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar to raise money for Birthdays For All through Kitchen Karma program
April 19, 2017
Now through the end of May, SOL Southwest Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Mount Pleasant is partnering with Birthdays For All to raise funds for the charity through its Kitchen Karma program. The…
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SOL Summerville partners with Chase After A Cure to give back through Kitchen Karma Program
April 18, 2017
SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Summerville will partner with Chase After A Cure to raise money through the restaurant’s Kitchen Karma program over the next six weeks. Proceeds…
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Ann Warner, CEO, Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN)
April 18, 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 Ann Warner, CEO,…
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Ann Warner, CEO, Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN)
April 18, 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 Ann Warner, CEO,…
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Darkness to Light Celebrates National Child Abuse Prevention MonthÂ
April 13, 2017
Non-profit supports national partners The Redwoods Foundation, YMCA of the USA, and Childhood USA to raise awareness about keeping children safe from abuse during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Darkness to Light…
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YEScarolina student entrepreneurship competition for $3,000 grand prize begins
April 12, 2017
Classroom business plan competitions for South Carolina students enrolled in entrepreneurship classes have begun this month on John’s Island and Daniel Island, SC. Each year, students work with their YEScarolina…
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Local celebrities help raise $80,000 for The ARK’s respite, support programs
April 6, 2017Photo credit: Jamie Lucarelli of Old South Weddings On March 11, 450 people attended the seventh annual Dancing With The ARK’s Stars, raising $80,000 for The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family…
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Charleston YEScarolina student & teacher recognized at international showcase for entrepreneurship
April 5, 2017
Wando High School Student and North Charleston High School Teacher Receive Top Honors from National Organization for Embracing Entrepreneurship When a school project tasked local 17-year old Lucas Greenway to…
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Red Ribbon 5K Run & AIDS Walk draws attention to HIV/AIDS in Charleston
April 5, 2017
Lowcountry AIDS Services (LAS) and the Roper St. Francis Ryan White Wellness Center (RWWC) are inviting the community to run, walk and jog for HIV and AIDS awareness. Again for…
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SCFOR response to Governor McMaster’s Veto threat
April 4, 2017President and CEO of the SC Alliance to Fix Our Roads Bill Ross issued the following statement in response to Governor McMaster’s letter published today regarding transportation funding. In the…
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Cinco de Mayo Royale benefits Charleston Parks Conservancy
April 3, 2017
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo while supporting Charleston’s parks. Kevin Wadley, Kdog Production and The Royal American are hosting a Cinco de Mayo Royale happy hour party from 3-7:30 p.m. Friday,…
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Teach For America—South Carolina announces new advisory board members
March 29, 2017
Teach For America—South Carolina announced the appointment of David Haythe, senior advisor at Morgan Stanley and Company; Tommy Preston, director of national strategy and engagement at Boeing South Carolina; Mark…
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Teach For America—South Carolina announces new advisory board members
March 29, 2017
Teach For America—South Carolina announced the appointment of David Haythe, senior advisor at Morgan Stanley and Company; Tommy Preston, director of national strategy and engagement at Boeing South Carolina; Mark…
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SCSBA’s Richardson named director on national COSA board
March 29, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Â South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) General Counsel and Director of Policy and Legal Services Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson was elected as a director on the National…
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SCSBA’s Richardson named director on national COSA board
March 29, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Â South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) General Counsel and Director of Policy and Legal Services Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson was elected as a director on the National…
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LRADAC launches PRESS as online resource center and new prevention webpage
March 27, 2017
LRADAC has launched the PRESS, Prevention Resources Everyone Should See, as community resource for educational materials on the topic of alcohol and drugs. The PRESS replaces the agency’s longstanding Community…
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LRADAC launches PRESS as online resource center and new prevention webpage
March 27, 2017
LRADAC has launched the PRESS, Prevention Resources Everyone Should See, as community resource for educational materials on the topic of alcohol and drugs. The PRESS replaces the agency’s longstanding Community…
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City of Charleston proclaims March 25 as Charleston Parks Conservancy Day
March 23, 2017
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg has declared March 25, 2017, as Charleston Parks Conservancy Day in honor of the nonprofit’s 10th anniversary. Charleston City Councilman Mike Seekings is expected to publicly…
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Sertoma, Inc. supports the important work of The Walker Foundation at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
March 22, 2017
Sertoma, Inc. has awarded The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind, a grant in the amount of $5,000 to support a…
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Sertoma, Inc. supports the important work of The Walker Foundation at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
March 22, 2017
Sertoma, Inc. has awarded The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind, a grant in the amount of $5,000 to support a…
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Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust presentation to take place at The Ponds April 9
March 21, 2017On Sunday, April 9, at 2 p.m, the public is invited to attend a presentation from the Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust at the historic Schulz Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Pkwy,…
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Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust presentation to take place at The Ponds April 9
March 21, 2017
On Sunday, April 9, at 2 p.m, the public is invited to attend a presentation from the Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust at the historic Schulz Farmhouse, 326 Hundred Oaks Pkwy,…
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Animal resource center answers more then 1200 calls in 2016
March 20, 2017
Charleston Animal Society has received an $11,000 grant from Banfield Foundation to support the Animal Resources Center (help desk) at Charleston Animal Society. The program is designed to keep pets out of the…
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Nine S.C. schools are finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
March 20, 2017Nine South Carolina schools are finalists for the 2017 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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Nine S.C. schools are finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
March 20, 2017Nine South Carolina schools are finalists for the 2017 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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Columbia College announces new scholarship honoring community leader Judy Davis
March 17, 2017
Columbia College announces the establishment of a scholarship for incoming, first-year students in memory of Judy Davis, Columbia businesswoman and community leader. The Judith Monastra Davis Leadership Scholarship will award…
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Columbia College announces new scholarship honoring community leader Judy Davis
March 17, 2017
Columbia College announces the establishment of a scholarship for incoming, first-year students in memory of Judy Davis, Columbia businesswoman and community leader. The Judith Monastra Davis Leadership Scholarship will award…
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Celebrities Golf for Good at fifth annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic benefiting OneWorld Health
March 16, 2017Several new athletes have joined the celebrity lineup for the annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic on Monday, March 27 at the Daniel Island Club. They join several musicians along with the band…
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Tiger Lily donates $1,800 from Charity in Bloom to Chase After a Cure
March 16, 2017Charleston’s award-winning florist Tiger Lily donated $1,800 to Chase After a Cure from its Charity in Bloom program in February. Tiger Lily owners Manny and Clara Gonzales recently started the…
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Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired Charleston wins South Carolina Award for Nonprofit Excellence
March 14, 2017Center with award is Courtney Plotner with members of the Together SC Awards Committee during the 2017 Nonprofit Summit in Columbia. During South Carolina’s 2017 Nonprofit Summit held at…
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Konduros named SCBIO President
March 14, 2017
Sam Konduros, a business leader and biomedical and economic development consultant, was named Monday as the new president and CEO of the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization known as SCBIO,…
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Konduros named SCBIO President
March 14, 2017
Sam Konduros, a business leader and biomedical and economic development consultant, was named Monday as the new president and CEO of the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization known as SCBIO,…
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Winners announced for Charleston AMA’s 2017 Spark! Awards
March 10, 2017
Thursday, March 9th the Charleston American Marketing Association hosted the 2017 Spark! Awards at the Harborside East Event Venue in Mount Pleasant. Each year, the Spark! Awards honor and celebrate local…
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