Air Quality Awareness Week: Voluntary efforts result in improved Upstate air quality
May 6, 2017
The American Lung Association has released their 2017 State of the Air rankings and the Upstate South Carolina region is continuing to see the ratings for counties within the region…
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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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Kathy Dunleavy, President & CEO, Mary Black Foundation
May 4, 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 Kathy Dunleavy, President…
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Stacey Bevill joins Board of Directors of National Nonprofit, Mental Fitness, Inc.
May 3, 2017
Stacey Bevill, owner of Spartanburg-based Ask and Receive, Inc., a full-service marketing firm, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Mental Fitness, Inc. (MFI), a national nonprofit that…
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Stacey Bevill joins Board of Directors of National Nonprofit, Mental Fitness, Inc.
May 3, 2017
Stacey Bevill, owner of Spartanburg-based Ask and Receive, Inc., a full-service marketing firm, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Mental Fitness, Inc. (MFI), a national nonprofit that…
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Historic partnership formed in Sterling Community
April 26, 2017
A coalition of area public and private partners came together Tuesday to break ground for a new residential development in Greenville’s Sterling neighborhood. Leaders from Habitat for Humanity, The City…
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Historic partnership formed in Sterling Community
April 25, 2017
A coalition of area public and private partners came together Tuesday to break ground for a new residential development in Greenville’s Sterling neighborhood. Leaders from Habitat for Humanity, The City…
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Spring Valley Rotary Club awards grant to Meals on Wheels program
April 24, 2017
Senior Resources received a $1,500 grant from the Spring Valley Rotary Club to support the Meals on Wheels program, along with an additional $420 from the group’s raffle proceeds. The…
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Greer community partners raise walls of Habitat home
April 24, 2017
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls on the 2017 Greer Community Partners Build home, celebrating a commitment to building affordable housing in the Greer community.…
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Greer community partners raise walls of Habitat home
April 24, 2017
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls on the 2017 Greer Community Partners Build home, celebrating a commitment to building affordable housing in the Greer community.…
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Home is the Key: Habitat Greenville joins national movement to address affordable homeownership
April 20, 2017
One in four households in the nation pays more than 30 percent of their income for housing and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing or medical care.…
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Home is the Key: Habitat Greenville joins national movement to address affordable homeownership
April 20, 2017
One in four households in the nation pays more than 30 percent of their income for housing and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing or medical care.…
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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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OneSpartanburg names Jalitha Moore as Strategic Implementation Coordinator
April 13, 2017
OneSpartanburg announced the addition of Jalitha Moore as the Strategic Implementation Coordinator. As the Strategic Implementation Coordinator, Ms. Moore will assist with the operations of the comprehensive and economic development…
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CommunityWorks opens 2017 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards nominations
April 13, 2017
Today, CommunityWorks (CW) announced the opening of its nominations for the 2017 Excellence in Entrepreneurship awards. Awards will be presented at the annual Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards Reception on Tuesday,…
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Mary Black Foundation launches new initiative
April 10, 2017
The Mary Black Foundation announced a five-year Healthy Families Initiative to provide comprehensive, evidence-based parent education and supports intended to take the guesswork out of parenting. . Positive Parenting Program…
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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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Barre Evolution announces April 9 class benefitting Dragon Boat Upstate Charity
April 4, 2017
Barre Evolution, a premiere barre fitness studio in downtown Greenville, is hosting a class April 9th at 4pm where each $10 or greater donation will benefit the Dragon Boat Upstate…
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Matthew Malloy to Chair 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Greenville
April 4, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Matthew Malloy has joined the Alzheimer’s Association as Event Chair for the 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Greenville. Malloy, who serves as district manager of pharmacy and…
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Barre Evolution announces April 9 class benefitting Dragon Boat Upstate Charity
April 4, 2017
Barre Evolution, a premiere barre fitness studio in downtown Greenville, is hosting a class April 9th at 4pm where each $10 or greater donation will benefit the Dragon Boat Upstate…
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Cancer Society of Greenville County names new Chairman of the Board of Directors
March 30, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of the Cancer Society of Greenville announced the election of Brad Halter as the Chairman of the Board. Brad Halter is the chairman…
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2017 Rose Ball committee announces ball’s decorations theme
March 30, 2017
September 15 Ball to showcase the Palette of the Rose The 2017 Rose Ball Committee has chosen The Palette of the Rose as the theme for the decorations of the…
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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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25-Foot cascade of butterflies presented by S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities at EdVenture
March 24, 2017A 25-foot mobile with more than 2,300 butterflies, presented by The S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, is now on display at EdVenture Children’s Museum in Columbia. Each butterfly…
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Habitat Greenville kicks off 2017 Faith Build
March 24, 2017
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls on the 2017 Faith Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in the Golden Strip and surrounding…
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Habitat Greenville kicks off 2017 Faith Build
March 24, 2017
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls on the 2017 Faith Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in the Golden Strip and surrounding…
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Rotary Club of Greenville supports charities by hosting annual golf tournament
March 22, 2017
Rotary Club of Greenville announces the 2nd Annual Rotary Charities Cup, presented by Rush Wilson Limited. This captains choice tournament will be held at the prestigious Pebble Creek, Links Golf Course  on May 8, 2017. Breakfast will begin at…
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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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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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Piedmont Natural Gas forms special partnership with The Assault on Mt. Mitchell
March 16, 2017
The Freewheelers Cycling Association of Spartanburg is pleased to announce the 2017 Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion presented by Greenville Health System will be welcoming Piedmont Natural Gas as…
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Habitat honors donors and volunteers who went above and beyond in 2016
March 15, 2017
In 2016, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County built ten homes, repaired and weatherized 13 additional homes, and operated three ReStores, all with the support of donors and volunteers to…
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Shine the Light to offer valuable leadership experiences for nonprofit professionals and board members
March 15, 2017
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces the launch of its 2017 Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums…
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Shine the Light to offer valuable leadership experiences for nonprofit professionals and board members
March 15, 2017
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces the launch of its 2017 Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums…
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Habitat honors donors and volunteers who went above and beyond in 2016
March 15, 2017
In 2016, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County built ten homes, repaired and weatherized 13 additional homes, and operated three ReStores, all with the support of donors and volunteers to…
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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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Young Professionals increase 1831 Gala charitable contribution by fifty percent in second year
March 13, 2017
Spartanburg Young Professionals (SYP) and the United Way of the Piedmont Young Leaders (YL) unveiled a $15,050.01 contribution to Upstate Warrior Solution, made possible by proceeds from the second annual…
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Junior League of Spartanburg announces 2017-2018 Board of Directors
March 8, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Junior League of Spartanburg (JLS), Spartanburg’s premier organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community, is excited to announce…
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File Your Taxes for FREE
March 6, 2017
MyFreeTaxes is a free, safe and easy way for anyone earning $64,000 or less to file state and federal taxes. It is sponsored by United Way, with support from H&R…
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