Girl Scouts collecting supplies for flood-affected members
October 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Council is asking the public to help with its effort to provide relief from the devastation and…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding
October 6, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet issued the following statement after the announcement of the Presidential disaster declaration for several counties in South Carolina affected by…
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Southern Fried young entrepreneurs headed to NYC to work their magic
October 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Two lowcountry young entrepreneurs get their chance to pitch their business plans in a Shark Tank like setting competing for the grand prize of $35,000 next week.…
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Heritage Classic Foundation names new board members
October 1, 2015
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Heritage Classic Foundation has elected two new members to the Board, which oversees the operations and charitable giving of the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage…
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The 23rd annual writing contest for young readers
October 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Young readers in grades 4-12 are invited to write a personal letter to an author for the Letters about Literature (LAL) contest, a national reading and writing promotion…
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The 6th Annual Charleston Jazz Jam
September 30, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The 6th Annual Charleston Jazz Jam “Hand in Hand” – A Tribute to the Mother Emanuel AME Church Family, will be held from 5pm to 9pm, Sunday,…
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Rotary District 7770 awards three Ambassadorial Global Scholars
September 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – District 7770 recently awarded scholarships to three new Ambassadorial Global Scholars for a year of graduate study overseas. Ambassadorial Global Scholars pursue studies which offer sustainable, high-impact…
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SC Bar Foundation seeks young lawyers for Ambassador program
September 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — The South Carolina Bar Foundation is seeking young attorneys interested in a leadership position to become Bar Foundation Ambassadors. The Foundation launched the Ambassador program in January…
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Bennett Hospitality gifts $50,000 in honor of Emanuel AME Church
September 28, 2015College of Charleston scholarship open to contributions CHARLESTON, SC – Bennett Hospitality, a locally owned, full-service real estate company is pleased to announce a grant to the College of Charleston…
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Free Pet Vaccine Clinic helps 100 families
September 28, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – 30 Staff and Volunteers from Charleston Animal Society held a Vaccine Clinic in North Charleston Saturday, helping pets in the Dorchester Waylyn neighborhood. Pets in this…
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The ARK Offers Leader Training for Powerful Tools for Caregivers Program
September 28, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, is offering a Powerful Tools for Caregivers leadership course on Oct. 15-16 at The ARK office in Summerville, 206 Central Ave.…
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Bennett Hospitality gifts $50,000 in honor of Emanuel AME Church
September 28, 2015
College of Charleston scholarship open to contributions CHARLESTON, SC – Bennett Hospitality, a locally owned, full-service real estate company is pleased to announce a grant to the College of Charleston…
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Foundation awards grant supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia
September 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is honored to announce receiving the Good Shepherd Foundation grant from the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The Good Shepherd Foundation…
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Lowcountry Open Land Trust receives $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo
September 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Lowcountry Open Land Trust recently received a grant for $50,000 to support its work in the Cooper River Corridor Watershed. The Land Trust was one of 61…
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Charleston Metro Chamber seeks companies to participate in wage and benefits survey
September 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Center for Business Research (CBR), a department of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, is conducting a bi-annual Wage and Benefits survey and is seeking participation from regional businesses.…
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SCRA releases year end economic development results
September 24, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA today announced Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 results for its Technology Ventures sector. This business sector executes SCRA’s high-tech economic development mission through its flagship SC Launch program,…
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NAM announces Trauger as Vice President of Government Relations
September 23, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) announced Joe Trauger as its new vice president of government relations. Trauger will take the helm of an already vibrant government…
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Junior Achievement of Coastal South Carolina to consolidate with Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina and Junior Achievement of Coastal South Carolina have been proud to serve local youth for the last 47 and 49 years…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy invites public input
September 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, S.C. – In an effort to improve a well-used park on the upper peninsula, the Charleston Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Charleston and the Eastside…
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‘Gifts of Aging’ event celebrates older adults aging successfully
September 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – In October, the focus will be on Charleston area residents, business leaders, volunteers and others who demonstrate the key elements of successful aging in place – healthy…
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Columbia, Florence and Greenville Communities rally together to generate $77,640 for Harvest Hope Food Bank to fight hunger
September 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today Walmart announces that Columbia, Florence and Greenville residents helped generate a total of $77,640.45, for Harvest Hope Food Bank to support those facing hunger in the local…
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Columbia, Florence and Greenville Communities rally together to generate $77,640 for Harvest Hope Food Bank to fight hunger
September 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today Walmart announces that Columbia, Florence and Greenville residents helped generate a total of $77,640.45, for Harvest Hope Food Bank to support those facing hunger in the local…
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MUSC Foundation Board names new members, officers
September 14, 2015
CHARLSTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Foundation Board announced its recently elected officers. Mr. Carlos E. Evans, Retired Wells Fargo Bank Executive, Charlotte, was elected chair. …
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South Carolina’s Camp Happy Days featured charity of the Taste of the South 2015 Gala receives $194,638 donation
September 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Camp Happy Days is proud to announce that we were the featured charity for the 2015 Taste of the South Gala, an annual black-tie charity gala in…
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Party for the Parks returns with new venue for 2015
September 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Parks Conservancy’s largest fundraiser is back this fall. Hundreds of party-goers will fill Cannon Park to celebrate Charleston’s parks with food, drinks, music, live entertainers…
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Darkness to Light announces new Board Member
September 14, 2015
Charleston local Sebastian Steadman joins organization Board of Directors CHARLESTON, SC – Darkness to Light (D2L) announced the appointment of Sebastian Steadman of Charleston to the organization’s Board of Directors.…
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American College of the Building Arts awarded $6000 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission
September 11, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) has been awarded a $6000 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2015 fiscal year. The support…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy seeking proposals for Hampton Park Café, multi-use community center
September 10, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Parks Conservancy is seeking a partner to develop, operate and manage a new multi-use community center and café at Hampton Park. Today the Conservancy released…
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Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry hosts the 12th Annual Buddy Walk on October 4th at Etiwan Park in Daniel Island
September 10, 2015
The Buddy Walk is a day-long festival celebrating our children, friends and community members with Down syndrome. CHARLESTON, SC – The Buddy Walk is a national event celebrated around the country in…
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The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston celebrates 32nd anniversary of keeping families close
September 10, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHCC) was built 32 years ago as a home away from home for families of seriously ill children who must…
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Institute for Applied Neuroscience signs exclusive license for minimally-invasive spine surgery implant
September 9, 2015
MUSC’s IAN creates partnership with Amendia, Georgia-based device company CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Institute for Applied Neurosciences (IAN) has successfully licensed a new, patented,…
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Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen® shares Community Profile and announces funding opportunities
September 6, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen ® has completed its 2015 Community Profile, an in-depth analysis of service area needs that will guide the work of the Komen Lowcountry Affiliate for…
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Heritage Classic Foundation hires new volunteer coordinator
September 2, 2015
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Heritage Classic Foundation welcomes Tyler Daly to the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing team. Daly is the new Volunteer Coordinator and Tournament Support Manager. He replaced…
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The Charleston Museum kicks off its 2015 fall lecture series
September 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – On September 9, at 6:00 p.m., The Charleston Museum will kick off its 2015 Fall Lecture Series with The World’s Largest Flying Bird: A Fossil “Dragon” from Charleston,…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council
August 31, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) announced that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to SCNSC after 18…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council
August 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) announced that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to SCNSC after 18…
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SCRA releases best ever annual results
August 26, 2015Revenue Hits $399 Million; Year-end Backlog Over $1 Billion SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA reported preliminary (unaudited) results for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015, the best in the company’s history, which ended on…
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Charleston UNESCO World Heritage Symposium Deemed a Success.
August 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Last week, the Charleston World Heritage Coalition hosted international experts from six countries for three days of public meetings and private discussions to help the Coalition with…
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East Cooper Habitat for Humanity elects board member
August 25, 2015
MT. PLEASANT, SC – East Cooper Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit, non-denominational Christian housing organization, has elected Patrick Hodges as a board member. Hodges is Vice President of Sales at Blackbaud,…
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Charleston Metro Chamber supports Beach Company appeal
August 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce supports The Beach Company’s appeal regarding the City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review’s (BAR) decision to reject The Beach Company’s…
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Stuff the Bus Campaign Nets $6,600 in School Supplies
August 17, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – On behalf of Berkeley County School District, we want to thank the students, parents, community and business partners who supported the Stuff the Bus campaign this…
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Kiawah Partners and the Kiawah Cares Foundation Raise $50,770 for Reverend Pinckney Scholarship Fund
August 13, 2015
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC – Kiawah Partners, working with the Kiawah Cares Foundation, raised more than $50,000 for the Reverend Pinckney Scholarship Fund through a donation-matching campaign, launched on July 10th,…
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Fourth Annual Golf Tournament Aims to ‘Drive Away Childhood Cancer’
August 13, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – Golfers can spend a day playing golf with views of the Charleston harbor while raising money for pediatric cancer research. It’s all part of the fourth annual…
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The Allstate Foundation and Points of Light help ensure Charleston residents are prepared for disaster
August 13, 2015
Allstate agency owners and community volunteers will help hundreds of citizens build free disaster preparedness kits at the City of Charleston’s First Day Festival CHARLESTON, SC – The Allstate Foundation and…
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Charleston Veterinary Referral Center partners with Pet Helpers
August 11, 2015Specialty veterinary hospital to provide financial support and care to local rescue shelter CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) – a premier advanced-care veterinary hospital in the…
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Charleston Veterinary Referral Center partners with Pet Helpers
August 11, 2015
Specialty veterinary hospital to provide financial support and care to local rescue shelter CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) – a premier advanced-care veterinary hospital in the…
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The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston announces new President and CEO, Quince Cody
August 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – After 31 years as the Executive Director, Barbara Bond is retiring at the end of August, 2015. During her tenure, RMHC has grown from a 12 bedroom…
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Family Connection of South Carolina receives $1.4 million in federal funding
August 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Family Connection of South Carolina has been awarded the 2015 Office of Special Education and Information for Parents and Children of Disabilities – Parent Training and Information Centers…
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Huge Foundation establishes Mohr/Huge Scholarship at The Citadel
July 29, 2015
Annually awarded cadet scholarship created to honor Huge Foundation’s Lawrence C. Mohr CHARLESTON, SC – The Harry and Reba Huge Foundation announced that beginning this fall it will provide…
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Charleston Animal Society Requests Independant Review of Downed Horse Incident
July 22, 2015
Citizens Ask Animal Society to Intervene . CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Animal Society has formally requested Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. to initiate an independent review of the horse-drawn wagon…
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