Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors
May 9, 2016
Calhoun County School District Superintendent, Dr. Steve Wilson, has been named the 2017 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties Chief Instructional Officer,…
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Diamonds Direct donates to MUSC Children’s Hospital
May 4, 2016Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., with a new location in Mt. Pleasant, will present a check to the campaign for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s…
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$420,000 in flood recovery grants awarded by One SC Fund
May 1, 2016
10 nonprofit flood relief and recovery programs are funded through Phase III grants The One SC Fund Grants Committee announced the nonprofit recipients of the Phase III grant awards…
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Nonprofits to explore innovative leadership with national coach and community leaders
April 27, 2016DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces the launch of its 2016 Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums…
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Nonprofits to explore innovative leadership with national coach and community leaders
April 27, 2016
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces the launch of its 2016 Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums…
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128-year-old nonprofit focuses on homeless prevention for Lowcountry Giving Day
April 25, 2016
Family Services, Inc. (FSI) is getting ready for the 3rd annual Lowcountry Giving Day (LGD), initially started by Coastal Community Foundation in response to Give Local America. This year, LGD…
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American Red Cross of Lowcountry SC names new Board Member
April 25, 2016
The American Red Cross of Lowcountry SC is pleased to announce that Katarina Fjording of Volvo Car Group has joined the Board of Directors. “It’s with great pleasure we welcome…
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Lowcountry Maritime Society announces Spring Boat Launch
April 18, 2016Lowcountry Maritime Society, a non-profit dedicated to revitalizing coastal Carolina’s maritime culture, is holding its 2nd Annual Spring Boat Launch on Saturday, April 30 at 2pm. As part of the…
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Lowcountry Maritime Society announces Spring Boat Launch
April 18, 2016
Lowcountry Maritime Society, a non-profit dedicated to revitalizing coastal Carolina’s maritime culture, is holding its 2nd Annual Spring Boat Launch on Saturday, April 30 at 2pm. As part of the…
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SC Commission for the Blind celebrates 50 years
April 12, 2016
Happy Anniversary to the South Carolina Commission for the Blind! May 2016 marks the beginning of a yearlong celebration as the South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB) celebrates its…
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Celebrity Dancers Contribute to Record Year for Annual Dancing With The ARK’s Stars
April 11, 2016
The sixth annual Dancing with The ARK’s Stars raised more than $83,000 – its largest year yet. Nearly 500 people came out to watch local celebrities pair with professional dancers…
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April is Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Month – celebrating 10 years of prevention training
April 11, 2016
Synopsis Darkness to Light is celebrating 10 years of training adults in Stewards of Children® child sexual abuse prevention training Charleston partners, including the Exchange Club of Charleston, have made…
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Former Charleston County administrator Kurt Taylor joins Charleston Animal Society
April 7, 2016
Kurt Taylor, the former Administrator for Charleston County, has joined Charleston Animal Society as its new Director of Government Relations. Taylor brings 23 years of government experience with him: Prosecuted…
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Lights. Camera. Adopt! Perfect Exposure for Charleston Animal Society
April 4, 2016
April 5th and 6th, 2016 HeARTs Speak’s Perfect Exposure Project will present a two-day shelter photography and marketing workshop to Charleston Animal Society. The Perfect Exposure Project is designed to…
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Brittany Lavelle Tulla, Executive Director, The Charleston World Heritage Coalition
March 30, 2016
LowcountryBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with…
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$760,000 in flood recovery grants awarded by One SC Fund
March 30, 201618 nonprofit flood relief and recovery programs are funded through Phase II grants COLUMBIA, SC – The One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that helps South Carolinians who are recovering from…
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Alzheimer’s Association report shows care contributors sacrifice own food and medical care to support person with Alzheimer’s disease
March 30, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The personal financial support required by a person with Alzheimer’s disease may ultimately deprive care contributors of basic necessities, such as food, transportation and medical care, according…
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Alzheimer’s Association report shows care contributors sacrifice own food and medical care to support person with Alzheimer’s disease
March 30, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The personal financial support required by a person with Alzheimer’s disease may ultimately deprive care contributors of basic necessities, such as food, transportation and medical care, according…
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$760,000 in flood recovery grants awarded by One SC Fund
March 30, 2016
18 nonprofit flood relief and recovery programs are funded through Phase II grants COLUMBIA, SC – The One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that helps South Carolinians who are recovering from…
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Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC partners with Cooper River Bridge Run to support I Got Legs Charity
March 29, 2016
Run participants can meet I Got Legs founder Adam Gorlitsky at the Bridge Run Expo Bridge Run Expo is March 31, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. and April 1, 8…
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The Charleston Museum to present a new natural history exhibit in its Lobby Gallery
March 23, 2016
In May of 2016, The Charleston Museum will present Skeletons in the Closet: Exploring Skeletal Anatomy, a special natural history exhibit in the Museum’s Lobby Gallery. . Skeletons in the Closet will display…
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Leadership South Carolina Class of 2016 announces Inaugural South Carolina Day of Service
March 23, 2016
May 21 event to celebrate the spirit of South Carolina Leadership South Carolina’s Class of 2016 announces plans for the inaugural South Carolina Day of Service for May 21,…
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Blackbaud study uncovers the impact of political giving on charitable giving
March 21, 2016Provides nonprofits complementary fundraising recommendations for the 2016 election year To provide further insight into the longstanding debate about the impact of political giving on charitable giving, Blackbaud, Inc.…
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Five world ranked PGA Tour pros commit to the RBC Heritage
March 21, 2016
Branden Grace, Kevin Na, Marc Leishman, Russell Knox and Danny Lee have all committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event is…
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Molina Healthcare makes leadership gift for Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign
March 17, 2016
Molina Healthcare to Match Donations Dollar-for-Dollar COLUMBIA, SC – Molina Healthcare of South Carolina announced a leadership gift made to Children’s Trust of South Carolina to support fundraising during…
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Molina Healthcare makes leadership gift for Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign
March 17, 2016
Molina Healthcare to Match Donations Dollar-for-Dollar COLUMBIA, SC – Molina Healthcare of South Carolina announced a leadership gift made to Children’s Trust of South Carolina to support fundraising during…
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Free spay/neuters for cats this Saturday! Kia Country of Charleston sponsors Charleston Animal Society Spay-Neuter Blitzes
March 15, 2016
Do you or someone you know have a cat that needs spayed or neutered? Maybe it’s that neighborhood cat you see in the morning? Charleston Animal Society is teaming up…
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Lowcountry AIDS Services launches Red Ribbon Mega Raffle with $40,000 in cash prizes
March 15, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – One local nonprofit is taking advantage of South Carolina’s new legislation that allows charity raffles in order to launch a major fundraising initiative. Lowcountry AIDS Services has…
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Registration open for 2016 Moms’ Run benefiting Postpartum Support Charleston
March 10, 2016
On Mother’s Day weekend, honor moms everywhere by supporting a cause that helps women and their families suffering from postpartum mood disorders. Postpartum Support Charleston is hosting the 13th annual…
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Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic hosts Ninth Annual Celebrity Golf Invitational fundraiser
March 9, 2016
The Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic (BIFMC), a non-profit organization that provides free health care to uninsured, low income adults who live or work on Johns, Wadmalaw and James Islands,…
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The ARK hosts Leader Training for Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class
March 9, 2016
SUMMERVILLE, SC – Individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of caregivers can become a leader for the Powerful Tools for Caregivers class. The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support…
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The Charleston World Heritage Coalition – Charleston history is world history
March 3, 2016
By Brittany Lavelle Tulla Executive Director The Charleston World Heritage Coalition The Charleston World Heritage Coalition (CWHC) is a non-profit organization established in 2012 and funded by the City…
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The Charleston World Heritage Coalition – Charleston history is world history
March 3, 2016
By Brittany Lavelle Tulla Executive Director The Charleston World Heritage Coalition The Charleston World Heritage Coalition (CWHC) is a non-profit organization established in 2012 and funded by the City…
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Green Power powers RBC Heritage eight years in a row
March 1, 2016
PGA TOUR members know what it’s like to swing for the green, and so do Palmetto Electric Cooperative and Santee Cooper. For the last eight years, they have joined forces…
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Charleston Animal Society: free spay/neuters for cats!
February 29, 2016
Charleston Animal Society offered free spays and neuters for cats in Charleston County on Saturday. More than 140 cats were scheduled for surgery in the first “Spay-Neuter Blitz” of 2016.…
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Artist to paint mural honoring library employee shot at Emanuel AME
February 22, 2016
A world renowned artist is painting a colorful, wall-sized mural of books on the side of the John L. Dart Branch Library to honor Cynthia Graham Hurd, a 31-year employee…
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The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor
February 20, 2016
The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…
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The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor
February 20, 2016
The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…
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26th Annual Midlands Heart Ball set for February 20th
February 17, 2016
The American Heart Association will host the 2016 Midlands Heart Ball this Saturday, February 20th at 6:30 pm at the South Carolina State Museum. One of the most anticipated social…
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Local Celebrities take to the dance floor to honor loved ones, raise awareness for The ARK in Summerville
February 16, 2016
Local celebrities participating in the sixth annual Dancing with The ARK’s Stars on March 12 are learning new dance steps and raising money for a good cause. But for some…
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Mount Pleasant Mayor Declares February 27 “Lowcountry Parrot Head Day”
February 15, 2016
Mount Pleasant Mayor Linda Page has declared February 27 “Lowcountry Parrot Head Day” in honor of the Lowcountry Parrot Head Club’s 12th Annual Mardi Crawl on Shem Creek event. Each year, the event encourages attendees…
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March 9 Summit to accent corporate best practices for employing individuals with disabilities
February 15, 2016
The Lowcountry Autism Consortium [LAC] is hosting a Regional Disability Summit, on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 8:30 a.m.- Noon at Seacoast Church, 2049 Savannah Highway. The purpose of this summit…
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Mother Emanuel congregation to receive “Morning Grace” statement
February 11, 2016
The Emanuel A.M.E. Church congregation on Sunday will receive copies of “Morning Grace: Ninety Seconds Changed a Church, Community and the World,” a statement of the church’s path to recovery…
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Eight past champions are the first early commitments to the 206 RBC Heritage presented by Boeing
February 11, 2016
Eight past champions have committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. Five-time champion and Ryder Cup Captain Davis Love III, plus two two-time champions Stewart Cink and Boo…
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Talbots joins forces with O, The Oprah Magazine
February 10, 2016
Limited-edition “O Capsule Collection for Talbots” to raise money for Dress for Success Talbots and O, The Oprah Magazine have joined forces to launch Give Confidence, Hope and Style, an unprecedented spring retail collaboration and…
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Local works companies thrive from bustling cowork space
February 8, 2016
One and a half years after launch, Lowcountry Local First has announced the annual revenue of the 42 entrepreneurs in the organization’s Local Works coworking space exceeds $16,000,000. The space…
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Peter Zheutlin discusses his NY Times Best Seller “Rescue Road” Friday, Feb. 19th
February 8, 2016
Join us Friday, Feb. 19th at noon for Blue Bicycle Books Charleston Author Series luncheon at Halls Chophouse when author Peter Zheutlin talks about his NY Times Best Selling Book, Rescue…
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Tickets on sale for fifth annual Charleston Beer Garden benefiting Lowcountry AIDS Services
February 2, 2016
Beer lovers will gather at The Grove at Patriots Point to celebrate and salute the suds during the fifth annual Charleston Beer Garden. Tickets go on sale this Sunday, Feb.…
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The Charleston Museum presents its second archive image exhibit
February 2, 2016
The Charleston Museum presents its second offering in its new Lowcountry Image Gallery, providing a glimpse into the past of the area’s surrounding islands . . CHARLESTON, SC – Beaches and Boardwalks:…
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Darkness to Light welcomes newest board member
February 1, 2016
Darkness to Light (D2L) today announced that Herb Jansen, former Partner and Global Director of Human Capital (retired) at Ernst & Young, has been appointed to the D2L board of…
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