United Way of the Midlands and National Panhellenic Council host Richland District One School Board Candidates Forum on December 5
December 2, 2019United Way of the Midlands, along with National Pan-hellenic Council at Columbia, SC, is hosting a nonpartisan Candidate Forum for the at-large seat on Richland School District One’s School Board…
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Tyler Northam joins Prisma Health Midlands Foundation
November 27, 2019
Tyler Northam has joined the Prisma Health Midlands Foundation team as social and digital manager. Northam will manage content generation and donor engagement strategies in the social and digital space…
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$50,000 awarded to LRADAC for opioid misuse prevention in Lexington and Richland
November 25, 2019
LRADAC received a grant from the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) to focus on enhancing and expanding opioid prevention programs, policies and practices in…
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Make Richland Library your travel companion this Thanksgiving
November 22, 2019
With more than 55 million people projected to travel over Thanksgiving, according to AAA, it may take a while getting to your final destination. Whether you’re driving, taking the train…
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Leadership Institute = Key Rotary Training
November 22, 2019
Local clubs are the “heartbeat” of Rotary International, but need training to grow stronger and more effectively serve their communities. That’s the message Capital Rotarians heard Nov. 20 from guest…
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Gov. Henry McMaster designates chair of South Carolina First Steps Board of Trustees
November 21, 2019
South Carolina First Steps, the state’s early childhood agency and a statewide nonprofit organization, announced that Governor Henry McMaster has designated business leader David Morley as the new chair of…
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City Center Partnership announces election of new officers and board members for 2020
November 20, 2019
City Center Partnership (CCP) announced the election of the following officers. The election took place at CCP’s 18th annual meeting. • John Griggs of Synovus Bank – Chairman • Sharon…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. holds Merry Mirci Holiday event
November 20, 2019
Proceeds to Benefit Midlands Housing and Homeless Programs The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) is holding its annual benefit, Merry MIRCI Holiday, at Hotel Trundle on Wednesday, December 4th 6…
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One SC Fund awards more than $313,000 for Hurricane Relief and Disaster Preparation
November 19, 2019
Grants bring total to more than $4.8 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Committee awarded $313,344 in grants to 11 organizations across South Carolina…
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Sustainable Midlands
November 19, 2019
Sustainable Midlands supports Restorative Development in the Midlands.
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Richland Library announces Thanksgiving schedule
November 19, 2019
All Richland Library locations will close 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. Local residents will still be…
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Sleigh Bell Stroll and Trot – November 25 & 26
November 19, 2019
Family Fun Walk and Four Mile Run at Holiday Lights on the River See the lights at the Sleigh Bell Stroll (Nov. 25 and Sleigh Bell Trot (Nov. 26)! Join us at Saluda Shoals…
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Alzheimer’s Association names Benjamin Culbreth as new Advocacy Manager
November 18, 2019
Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter names Benjamin Culbreth as new Advocacy Manager. The Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter welcomes a new team member, Benjamin Culbreth, as its Advocacy Manager. Originally…
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Central SC Habitat for Humanity Gala raises funds to build 6 homes
November 18, 2019
“Tear that mortgage!” A crowd of over 3-hundred chanted and cheered as Habitat Homeowner Glenda Hiller stepped onto a stage and ripped up her mortgage. White pieces of paper fell…
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Research Economist Shares Market Overview
November 15, 2019
Joey Von Nessen (right in photo with Rotarian Stephen West), a research economist at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, shared the state’s 2019 market overview…
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22nd annual March of Dimes signature Chefs Auction raises $196,000
November 14, 2019
Evening of fabulous food and fundraising supports the fight for all moms and babies March of Dimes Columbia hosted its annual Signature Chefs Auction, on 11.7.19. More than 250 guests…
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Non Profit Minute – Georgia Mjartan, South Carolina First Steps
November 13, 2019
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…
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City kicks off Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. honor the Dream Food Drive
November 13, 2019
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive…
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BBB announces winners of the 2019 Business of the Year Torch Award and Charity Challenge
November 13, 2019
Recipients of the BBB Business of the Year Torch Awards and Charity Challenge were named at a ceremony held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Capital City Club. The…
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Nominations for 2020 honorees due November 15, 2019
November 13, 2019
The Columbia City of Women initiative is now accepting nominations for 2020 honorees. Columbia City of Women is a partnership of Historic Columbia and WREN (Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network), and was founded…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness poster
November 11, 2019
The Federation of Families of South Carolina will hold a statewide Art Contest in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Month. This year’s Art Contest theme is “Messengers of Hope.” During…
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Pamela Lackey named 2019 Humanitarian of the Year by United Way of the Midlands
November 11, 2019
United Way of the Midlands has selected Pamela Lackey as the 2019 Humanitarian of the Year, the organization’s highest award and the highest single honor of philanthropic achievement in the…
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Sam E. McCuen honored with John Richard Craft Leadership Award
November 10, 2019The Columbia Museum of Art presented the 2019 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Sam E. McCuen. A committed philanthropist and community leader, McCuen epitomizes the values the CMA recognizes…
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End of the Year Finances…4 Reasons Why They Are So Important
November 10, 2019
Caffeinated Conversations: Tuesday, November 12th at 7:45 am at the United Way of the Midlands Expect the Unexpected Mike Tyson, former heavyweight champion of the world, once made…
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Dominion Energy sponsors home and donates $60,000 to Central SC Habitat for Humanity
November 8, 2019Melissa broke down into tears before she hammered the first nail in what will be the place that Melissa and her son Isaiah will call home. Dominion Energy is sponsoring…
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South Carolina Habitat for Humanity welcomes Nancy Lee as new executive director
November 7, 2019
Increasing access to affordable housing with new leadership Ever-increasing housing costs and income inequality has led to 1 in 7 South Carolina households spending at least half of their income…
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Two local nonprofits receive $113,000 in new support from Knight Foundation
November 7, 2019Projects by City of Cayce and MORE Justice will help create a more informed and engaged Columbia, South Carolina community. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a longtime…
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Tickets for South Carolina Railroad Museum’s Santa Trains on sale now
November 7, 2019
Don’t wait in line for Santa this holiday season, take a historic train ride with him! Tickets for the South Carolina Railroad Museum’s annual Santa Trains and Twilight Santa Trains…
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Point-in-Time Count Donation Drive
November 6, 2019
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 – Friday, January 10, 2020 United Way of the Midlands is collecting items to help people experiencing homelessness this winter for our annual Point in Time…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness poster
November 6, 2019
The Federation of Families of South Carolina will hold a statewide Art Contest in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Month. This year’s Art Contest theme is “Messengers of Hope.” During…
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United Way of the Midlands hosts donation drive for the annual Point-in-Time Count now through January 10, 2020
November 5, 2019
United Way of the Midlands, lead agency of Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH), is collecting new winter items to help those experiencing homelessness this winter. New winter hats,…
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Community in Schools of the Midlands to celebrate 32nd birthday
November 5, 2019
Community in Schools of the Midlands (CISM) will celebrate the organization’s 32nd birthday on Wednesday, November 6. The birthday celebration, coined ‘All in for Kids Day’, will take place at…
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South Carolina AHEC welcomes Katie Gaul as new Director of the Office for Healthcare Workforce
November 5, 2019
The South Carolina AHEC Program welcomes Katie Gaul as the new Director of the South Carolina Office for Healthcare Workforce and bids a fond farewell to Linda Lacey, who will…
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Citizen input to help form new long-range S.C. arts plan in public meetings and survey, S.C. Arts Commission queries arts’ direction
November 4, 2019
The South Carolina Arts Commission is fanning out across the state this fall and winter, gathering public input to help it form the next long-range plan for arts and culture…
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Bipartisanship: in Business and in Politics
November 4, 2019
By Sam Johnson NP Strategy Senator John McCain notably stated that “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the capacity to act despite our fears.” He understood that…
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Hall family receives donations from erve & Connect Fundraiser
November 1, 2019
Donations of $44,000+ support Deputy Roy Hall who was struck by a drunk driver Serve & Connect presented the Hall family with a check for $44,635 this week from funds…
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Inclement Weather Center open on nights with a forecast of 40 degrees beginning November 1
October 31, 2019
United Way of the Midlands is reminding the community that the Inclement Weather Center at 191 Calhoun Street is open on any night that temperatures are expected to drop to…
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Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers to fight hunger during local donation drive
October 31, 2019Month-long effort will generate 5 meals per oil change in Columbia area Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers will continue a tradition of giving this year, donating $1, the equivalent…
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Rep. Gary Simrill and Nella Barkley to receive Wilkins Leadership Awards
October 31, 2019
State Rep. Gary Simrill (R-York) and Nella Barkley, community leader and president of Crystal-Barkley Corporation, will receive The Riley Institute at Furman University’s 2019 David H. Wilkins Leadership Awards recognizing…
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Rotarians tour Busby Street Center
October 31, 2019
Capital Rotary members toured the City of Columbia’s Busby Street Community Center on Oct. 30 as part of the club’s 5th Wednesday program that features local field trips instead of…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful, the Michael J. Mungo Foundation and TD Bank employees partner to plant trees in Columbia
October 30, 2019
TD Bank has selected Keep the Midlands Beautiful to participate in TD Tree Days, a community-based program that expands urban forests and green spaces in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Staff and…
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Sapience Automation to establish operations in Berkeley County
October 30, 2019
Investment Creating 26 Jobs Sapience Automation, a full-service integrator of robot systems, is establishing operations in Berkeley County. The $500,000 investment is expected to create 26 new jobs. Focusing on the integration of…
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Salvation Army Angel Tree registration starts
October 29, 2019
The Salvation Army of the Midlands serves Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties. The Salvation Army is accepting Christmas Assistance/Angel Tree applications at the Ruff Building on the SC State…
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Second year a success with more residents participating in On the Table powered by Central Carolina Community Foundation
October 29, 2019
Transform On the Table ideas into action with Beyond the Table mini-grants; applications now open The second annual On the Table day of conversations brought more than 2,160 Richland and…
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Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette challenges South Carolinians to grab a bag – November 16
October 29, 2019
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and PalmettoPride want South Carolinians to grab a bag and clean up our communities. Grab A Bag SC is a statewide litter pickup challenge inspired by…
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Elementary students aid polio fight
October 28, 2019
EarlyAct Club members at St. Peter’s Catholic School have presented a check for $112 to Bernie Riedel (red t-shirt in back row), past governor for Rotary District 7770 and current…
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South Carolina Public Radio wins five first-place awards
October 28, 2019
State’s public radio network receives four first-place awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas and one from the Associated Press South Carolina Public Radio (SCPR) this…
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Historic Columbia receives National Parks Service grant to preserve Modjeska Monteith Simkins home
October 28, 2019
Civil rights leader’s home to once again become a site for human rights activism The National Park Service has awarded a $49,500 grant to Historic Columbia to turn Modjeska Monteith Simkins’…
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Trick-or-Treat with your family in downtown Columbia on Halloween – October 31
October 27, 2019
Plenty of ghouls and goblins are ready to descend on downtown Columbia. Richland Library is getting in the spirit by offering a safe, family-friendly option this Halloween. Please dress in…
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Celebrating 10,000 Trees & Columbia Green – November 7
October 25, 2019
Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Thursday, November 7 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm The public is invited to join Columbia Green in celebration of the planting of our…
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