Governor announces initiative to recruit qualified women to serve on SC boards
October 23, 2019At a press conference this morning in the State Capitol, Governor Henry McMaster introduced SC Women in Leadership’s SC Gubernatorial Appointments Project (SC GAP). The SC WIL initiative is designed to recruit capable…
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How to slay energy vampires
October 23, 2019
In folklore, vampires are undead creatures feeding on blood from the living. In reality, our homes are well-stocked with energy vampires – electronic devices that drain power even where they’re…
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American Heart Association to celebrate first Hard Hats with Heart event
October 23, 2019
The American Heart Association is pleased to announce the inaugural Hard Hats with Heart event in the Midlands. Co-chairs Mallory Baldwin, Director of Human Resources for M. B. Kahn Construction Co.,…
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MIRCI Awarded $35,000.00 from The Leon Levine Foundation
October 22, 2019
The Leon Levine Foundation has granted MIRCI $35,000 for General Support. MIRCI, an organization that has served Richland and Lexington counties for 59 years, has various programs such as; Housing,…
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Kershaw County Music Association Choral Clinic and Concert
October 22, 2019
The Kershaw County Music Association announces its second Choral Clinic, set for Saturday, November 2nd at the Arts Center of Kershaw County, with a public concert to follow at 1:00…
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S.C. Arts Commission to receive national grantmaking award
October 22, 2019
OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – The Grant Professionals Association is announcing that the South Carolina Arts Commission was named its 2019 Grantmaker of the Year for the public sector. The Grant…
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Stevens & Wilkinson hosts MIRCI for On the Table (OTT) event
October 22, 2019
OTT is an Annual Day-Long Event Implemented by Central Carolina Community Foundation Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, with offices in Atlanta and Columbia, S.C.,…
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Volunteers walk to fight suicide
October 21, 2019
Movement of a Quarter of a Million People Joined by Local Participants in Columbia, SC Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide can…
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South Carolina ETV announces changes to staff structure
October 21, 2019
Assistant general manager and director of Digital Strategies positions created South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced a slight restructuring and the creation of two new positions – assistant general manager and…
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Non Profit Minute – Sara Fawcett, WellPartners Children’s Dental Clinic
October 21, 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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Relic Room lecture to deal with museum’s creepiest artifacts on Halloween
October 21, 2019
Have your Halloweens just not been creepy enough lately? Come to the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum on Thursday, Oct. 31, at noon, and we’ll supply the…
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Capital Rotary honored for annual fund giving
October 21, 2019
District 7770 Gov. Johnny Moore (right in photo) has honored Columbia’s Capital Rotary for 2018-2019 donations to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable fund for programs promoting peace…
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500 runners & walkers take to the streets for the Girls on the Run 5k
October 19, 2019
Girls on the Run of Columbia will host its 5k event on November 23, 2019 at the Historic Columbia Speedway. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth…
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Columbia YMCA
October 18, 2019
The YMCA of Columbia was one of the first fifty Ys in the United States. Since our beginning in 1854, the emphasis has been on creating a community where individuals…
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Dictionaries for Richland One schools
October 18, 2019
Capital Rotary past president Blake Dubose (standing at right in back row) and his team of club members delivered new paperback dictionaries to third-grade students at Gadsden Elementary recently. For…
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Non Profit Minute – Rachel Price, Palmetto Conservation Foundation
October 16, 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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Your Voice Matters during Let’s Talk Race Program at Richland Library – October 22
October 15, 2019
Your voice matters. In partnership with the Central Carolina Community Foundation’s (CCCF) On the Table initiative, please join Richland Library for Let’s Talk Race from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Tuesday,…
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United Way of the Midlands, Dominion Energy South Carolina and HomeServe Cares Foundation present $12,500 donation to Senior Resources, Inc.
October 15, 2019HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of home repair solutions, through its HomeServe Cares Foundation and partnership with Dominion Energy South Carolina presented today a $12,500 donation to United Way…
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Proceeds Top $500,000 for the 29th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K Oct. 12
October 15, 2019
Nearly 5,300 registered walkers and runners participated in the 29th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K, presented by Nephron, at Segra Park on Oct.…
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Justin Bamberg to speak at Remington College Columbia Campus graduation ceremony October 18
October 15, 2019
Remington College Columbia Campus’ class of 2019 will hear from a key South Carolina lawmaker during their Oct. 18 graduation ceremony. The commencement speaker will be State Representative and prominent…
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Researcher to give update on the Hunley in free Relic Room lecture
October 14, 2019
H. L. Hunley became the first submarine in history to sink an opposing warship in battle. The sub itself sank shortly thereafter in Charleston Harbor, and all eight hands were…
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Rotary World Polio Day Carnival – October 24
October 14, 2019
Rotary World Polio Day Carnival is an event to create awareness for Rotary’s fight against polio. October 24 from 11:00am until 2:00pm at Segra Park in Columbia there will be…
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EdVenture’s Halloween Hoopla is a night of BIG Family Fun – October 31
October 14, 2019What Do 300 Pumpkins and 125,000 Candy Pieces Equal? BIG FUN at EdVenture’s Halloween Hoopla! It’s a night of Halloween fun at EdVenture’s annual Halloween Hoopla celebration on Thursday, October…
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South Carolina Wildlife Federation celebrates City of Columbia Community Wildlife Habitat announcement
October 11, 2019
In a ceremony at the Robert Mills House and Gardens, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) celebrated the City of Columbia’s new status as a certified Community Wildlife Habitat. SCWF…
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View “Emanuel” & hear from Charleston church shooting survivor in Columbia
October 11, 2019
Hear the untold story of the victims and survivors of the Charleston church shooting. Join Richland Library for the Film Screening & Discussion: Emanuel from 3 – 5 p.m., Sunday,…
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Cooperative Ministry helps “Working Poor”
October 9, 2019
For 37 years The Cooperative Ministry has been working hard for the “working poor” of the Midlands – those with low-wage jobs who are sometimes unable to meet basic living…
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Non Profit Minute – Ed Palekas, The Cooperative Ministry
October 9, 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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United Way of the Midlands now accepting applications for its Blueprint for Leadership professional development series
October 8, 2019
United Way of the Midlands is accepting applications for Blueprint for Leadership, a comprehensive leadership and board development training program, today through January 21, 2020. Blueprint for Leadership is designed…
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Douglas OFlaherty, IOM, named Chair of Northeast Board of Regents of Institute for Organization Management
October 8, 2019
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Douglas OFlaherty, IOM, Vice President of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association,…
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Ahearn-Chalfant, Goins and Parks join the Columbia Stage Society Board
October 8, 2019Town Theatre welcomed Pamela Ahearn-Chalfant, Dr. Felicia L. Goins and Craig Parks to the Board of Governors for the Columbia Stage Society. Pamela began volunteering at Town Theatre 12 years…
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Tom Keith selected as the recipient of the 2019 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award
October 8, 2019
Healthy Learners announced Tom Keith as the recipient of the 2019 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award. The Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award recognizes and honors an individual who has served…
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Columbia Opportunity Resource to host its Sixth Annual Time for Art Gala – November 23
October 7, 2019
Columbia Opportunity Resource’s (COR) Time for Art Gala will be held Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Columbia Museum of Art from 7 to 11 p.m. Time for Art celebrates…
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1 Million Cups meetings boost business
October 6, 2019
Entrepreneurs looking to start or build a business can find help (and a cup of coffee) at weekly meetings in Columbia and four other communities across South Carolina. That’s the…
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EarlyAct Launched at St. Peter’s School
October 4, 2019
Rotary clubs in the Columbia area have launched an EarlyAct Club at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic School. EarlyAct is a service organization for elementary students ages 5 to 13. It…
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AIA South Carolina recognizes excellence in architecture and design in communities throughout the state
October 4, 2019
The American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina Chapter (AIASC) announced the 2019 recipients of the annual AIASC Design and Chapter Awards. The awards program encourages and recognizes design excellence throughout…
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The Salvation Army sets registration dates for Christmas toy assistance for children
October 3, 2019
The Salvation Army in Columbia serves Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties. The Salvation Army in Columbia plans to accept applications at the Ruff Building on the SC State Fairgrounds…
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A Conversation with Sam Konduros and Lou Kennedy, SCBIO
October 3, 2019
Sam Konduros, President/CEO, SCBIO and Lou Kennedy, President/CEO of Nephron Pharmaceuticals and Board Chair, SCBIO There is tremendous momentum in the life sciences in South Carolina. It is now the…
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United Way of the Midlands grows its professional development programs with the launch of new leadership series on October 9
October 2, 2019
United Way of the Midlands expands its professional development opportunities with the launch of a new program called the Leadership Learning Lab Series for local small business professionals. The Leadership…
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Non Profit Minute – Lorri Unumb, The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment
September 30, 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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Columbia World Affairs Council announces Tia Nelson’s departure, gains new Fellow, Doria Kim
September 30, 2019
Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) announces Communications and Development Director Tia Nelson will be transitioning to Board of Directors as she joins the Office of Innovation at South Carolina Department…
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United Way of the Midlands & Richland Library host Breaking Barriers Employment Resource Fair on October 4
September 27, 2019
United Way of the Midlands and Richland Library will host the fourth annual Breaking Barriers Employment Resource Fair on Friday, October 4 from 9 a.m. – noon at the Richland…
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Cola Town Bike Collective to launch fall concert series October 19th
September 25, 2019
Cola Town Bike Collective will launch its inaugural fall concert series on October 19th from 6 to 9 pm at 711 Elmwood Avenue. The two-part series will feature local artists…
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South Carolina Wildlife Federation announces Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund and annual scholarship application deadline
September 25, 2019
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) announced the creation of the Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund in addition to the annual scholarship application period. The Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund…
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Non Profit Minute – Juanita Wright, Welvista
September 24, 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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Lead an On The Table Community Conversation on October 22 with Central Carolina Community Foundation
September 24, 2019
Call for table hosts for upcoming day of community improvement discussions For little or no cost, people across Richland and Lexington Counties can join a national movement — a grassroots…
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Local support group offers parents better grasp on Individualized Education Program (IEP)
September 24, 2019
Parents, Richland Library is offering a thorough introduction to the Individualized Education Program (IEP), which serves as a road map for education services. Join us for Parent-to-Parent Support Group: Individualized…
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Healthy Learners names new executive director
September 24, 2019
Amy Splittgerber joins non-profit that connects children to health care The Healthy Learners Board of Trustees has selected Amy Splittgerber as the new executive director of the organization, which is…
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Which books have recently been challenged/banned?
September 23, 2019
Celebrate the freedom to read with Richland Library. We’re joining other libraries, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers and readers across the country to mark Banned Books Week, which runs September 22-28.…
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“Hire Me SC” Summit empowers employers to build inclusive workplace
September 23, 2019
Employers and human resource professionals in South Carolina can take the next step in building a diverse and inclusive workforce at Hire Me SC’s annual Employer Summit: Mobilizing an Untapped…
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Sistercare’s 17th Annual Song Bird Café on October 10th
September 23, 2019
Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Music and Culinary Delight Sistercare is hosting a special evening at the UofSC Pastides Alumni Center October 10th with Grammy Award winning singers…
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