Jersey Mike’s raises $28,732 for Palmetto Children’s Hospital
April 8, 2019
In the Columbia area, $28,732 was raised for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, joined with its generous customers this March during the 9th Annual…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands plans to raise $10,000 in 24 hours for 10th annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes
April 8, 2019
On Tuesday, April 9, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) is hosting “Day of Healing,” a 24-hour fundraising effort for the tenth annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes (WAM)…
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Huge success for the Upstate Run & Roll 5K benefitting the Brain Injury Association of SC
April 5, 2019Photo credit Bart Boatwright The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) raised nearly $25,000 at the Upstate Run & Roll 5K and 1 mile walk on…
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Capital Rotarian earns CART award
April 3, 2019
Capital Rotary Club member Tony Thompson (right in photo) is congratulated by president Philip Flynn after receiving a District 7770 Leadership Award for fundraising to support the CART (Coins for…
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SCCADVASA launches healthy relationships campaign to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 1, 2019Digital campaign aimed at teens and young adults demonstrates qualities of healthy relationships The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) recognizes the eighteenth annual Sexual Assault…
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Senior Resources’ Executive Director announces retirement
April 1, 2019
Pam Dukes, who has been executive director of Senior Resources since 2013, has announced her retirement. In the interest of fostering a smooth transition, she plans to retire once her…
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Columbia World Affairs Council announces Tia Williams Nelson as Director of Communications and Development
March 31, 2019
The Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) announced Tia Williams Nelson as its director of communications and development. Nelson joins the CWAC in an earnest effort to showcase South Carolina while…
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Life-saving equipment to be accessible at all Richland Library locations
March 28, 2019In an effort to save lives, Richland Library is receiving a more than $16,000 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and accessories…
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Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
March 28, 2019Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help make sure Habitat families are not starting a new year without enough to…
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Together SC offers training for Lowcountry nonprofit leaders
March 27, 2019
Together SC brings together local sponsors Boeing and Grayson Law Firm along with long-standing natives, June Bradham and Tucker Branham of CDM to host the 2019 Lowcountry Board Leadership Summit…
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Junior Achievement and Lexington One Technology Center partner to inspire students about Careers in STEM
March 27, 2019
On March 28th (8:30am until 3:00pm), Junior Achievement (JA) and Lexington One Technology Center(LTC) will host seventy female high school students from Lexington One High School to show them what career…
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Alaina Coates Basketball Camp proceeds benefit The Salvation Army
March 27, 2019WNBA Star Alaina Coates will be hosting her second annual Basketball Camp on March 30, 2019 at the Brookland Health and Wellness Center. The camp costs $30.00 per camper…
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Non Profit Minute – Brennon Graham, Growing Home Southeast
March 26, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Kimberly R. Lyons, Ph.D., joins SC Asphalt Pavement Association as Technical Director
March 22, 2019
The South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA) announced that Kimberly R. Lyons, Ph.D. has joined SCAPA as the Technical Director. Prior to joining SCAPA, Dr. Lyons served as Geotechnical Project…
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Sistercare receiving USC’s Community Partner Award
March 22, 2019
10th Annual Stand Up Carolina Hero Awards Banquet on March 26th The Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention & Prevention (SAVIP) office at the University of South Carolina unanimously chose Sistercare…
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Curing Kids Cancer Fire Truck Pull moves to Lady Street
March 21, 2019
Saturday, April 6 at 1200 Lady St. Curing Kids Cancer and the Columbia Fire Department are teaming up with Mayor Steve Benjamin for the sixth annual Fire Truck Pull. The…
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TransformSC announces Anderson Mill Elementary School and Sumter Career and Technology Center as newest network schools
March 21, 2019
Explores the Benefits of Project-based Learning at 2019 Annual Conference TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), has announced Anderson Mill Elementary School from Spartanburg…
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Second USC Student Eyes Global Grant Scholarship
March 20, 2019
The Class of 2020’s Grace Cooney is the second University of South Carolina student asking Capital Rotary Club to endorse her application for a Global Grant Scholarship. Cooney (shown in…
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Ronald McDonald House Comforts Families
March 20, 2019
Capital Rotary Club members on March 20 heard how Columbia’s Ronald McDonald House works to comfort families that have to be away from home while dealing with a child’s medical…
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Curator of Education Joe Long receives Spirit of 1812 Award
March 18, 2019The state council of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 has presented its Spirit of 1812 Award to Joe Long, curator of education at the South Carolina Confederate…
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Home Works receives hurricane relief grant from Central Carolina Community Foundation’s One SC Fund
March 18, 2019
Home Works of America is grateful to have received a generous grant from the One SC Fund, a fundraising effort of Central Carolina Community Foundation, where every dollar goes toward…
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United Way’s Young Leaders Society calls community to Be a Book Bunny and fill literary totes for students
March 18, 2019
The United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society is calling for the community to gear up for the second year of Be a Book Bunny, a literary program sponsored…
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Columbia Film Society names Anita Floyd new Executive Director
March 15, 2019
The Columbia Film Society (“CFS”) has named Anita Floyd the Executive Director of the organization, effective April 15, 2019. The CFS governs the Nickelodeon Theatre, Indie Grits Labs and all…
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Emily Bedenbaugh appointed Chairwoman of the Salvation Army of the Midlands’ Advisory Board
March 14, 2019
The Salvation Army of the Midlands has appointed Emily Bedenbaugh as Chairwoman of the Advisory Board. Emily was installed as an Advisory Board Member in 2012 and has been a…
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The Drive Golf Tournament + After Party benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers on April 4
March 14, 2019
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation has The Drive to support Prisma Health Cancer Centers and The Drive to greatly impact patients and families facing cancer in our community. The Drive Golf…
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Always United hosts Evening with an Author featuring William B. Gravely on March 19
March 14, 2019Always United, United Way of the Midlands’ affinity group for retirees and those nearing retirement, will host Evening with an Author with special guest William B. Gravely, author of They…
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Speaker Decries Ignorance of History
March 13, 2019
Author Randolph G. Russell told Capital Rotary members March 13 that ignorance about our nation’s history is “profound and widespread” throughout the American public. Russell (at left in photo with…
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Community Partners join Richland County to help displaced residents
March 13, 2019
Several local community partners put forth plans to assist the more than 400 residents of Allen Benedict Court who had to vacate the apartment complex in January following a deadly…
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Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter expands services to pregnant and parenting teens
March 12, 2019
Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter recently expanded their services to include Pregnant and Parenting Teens programs in which youth ages 12-21 with their infant(s) and children receive individualized care and ongoing…
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USC student seeks Global Grant Scholarship
March 9, 2019
Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club is backing University of South Carolina junior Alexis Vetack’s application for a Global Grant Scholarship award to earn a master’s degree in public policy. Vetack (in…
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LRADAC Foundation Board of Directors elects Amy Reeves as Board Chair and introduces new members
March 8, 2019LRADAC Foundation’s Board of Directors announced new Board Chair, Amy Reeves of Hertz Investment Group. The board also welcomes two new members: John Moore, Vice President at Lexington Medical Center…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art to receive the State’s Highest Arts Honor
March 8, 2019The Gibbes Museum of Art was announced as a recipient of the 2019 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts, the state’s highest arts honor. The Gibbes is being…
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Get a free short stack of Pancakes at IHOP® restaurants on March 12 and support Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
March 8, 2019
IHOP Free Pancake Day – Flip It Forward For Kids® event on Tuesday, March 12, aims to raise $4 million For Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, including Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands.…
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Water, Sanitation and Education Sow Seeds of Hope
March 8, 2019
Providing clean water, sanitation and education is the “first phase of hope” for a better life in impoverished communities in Ghana and South Sudan, according to Walter Hughes, a member…
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Water, Sanitation and Education Sow Seeds of Hope
March 7, 2019Providing clean water, sanitation and education is the “first phase of hope” for a better life in impoverished communities in Ghana and South Sudan, according to Walter Hughes, a member…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families releases 2018 Impact Report
March 7, 2019Board Chair Tim Arnold, president and CEO of Colonial Life In 2018, more than 3,200 participants enrolled in fatherhood programs designed to help them be responsible dads. These same…
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Mayor Benjamin honors Able South Carolina with proclamation for 25th anniversary
March 7, 2019City of Columbia honors nonprofit for continued dedication to serving the disability community On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin honored Able South Carolina (Able SC)…
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Mayor Benjamin honors Able South Carolina with proclamation for 25th anniversary
March 6, 2019City of Columbia honors nonprofit for continued dedication to serving the disability community On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin honored Able South Carolina (Able SC)…
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How to Get a Handle on Your Future Life Endeavors
March 6, 2019When it comes to planning your future, there are a number of questions to consider. What do I want to do? Where do I want to go? How do I…
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Join the City of Columbia’s team for the Midlands Heart Walk – April 6
March 6, 2019WHAT: The public is invited to participate in the FREE Midlands Heart Walk to help and support the women affected by heart disease, the number 1 killer of women. This year’s Heart…
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2nd Annual SC Survivor Summit – April 12
March 6, 2019Survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence are standing up boldly, using their platforms wisely and tapping into their strong and powerful voices like never before. In the world of the…
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Upstate CEO’s come together to compete in a game of H.O.R.S.E.
March 6, 2019Locally Epic and iMAGINE Upstate are teaming up to challenge Greenville CEOs to shoot it out in a HORSE tournament for charity at the Peace Center on Saturday, April 6…
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2nd Annual SC Survivor Summit – April 12
March 6, 2019
Survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence are standing up boldly, using their platforms wisely and tapping into their strong and powerful voices like never before. In the world of the…
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Give back during United Way of the Midlands’ annual Volunteer Week
March 5, 2019Give back during United Way of the Midlands’ annual Volunteer Week Volunteer registration starts March 6 United Way of the Midlands’ annual Volunteer Week, in partnership with presenting sponsor Wells…
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Give back during United Way of the Midlands’ annual Volunteer Week
March 5, 2019
Give back during United Way of the Midlands’ annual Volunteer Week Volunteer registration starts March 6 United Way of the Midlands’ annual Volunteer Week, in partnership with presenting sponsor Wells…
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Registration open for Brain Injury Association of South Carolina’s Upstate Run & Roll 5K
March 4, 2019Registration is now open for the Upstate Run & Roll 5K, previously known as the Run for Thought, benefiting the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC). The event will…
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Locally Epic to bring back hat contest for 2019 Duck Derby
March 1, 2019Locally Epic, the mobile platform company that allows users better access to local business discounts, is hosting the Greenville Duck Derby Hat Contest on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Sponsored…
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The Salvation Army opens playground funded by IMG and BlueCross BlueShield
March 1, 2019The Salvation Army held the ribbon cutting ceremony and opening of their new playground on Tuesday, February 26. The playground was made possible by generous donations from Insurance Management Group…
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Ed Mullins honored as United Way of the Midlands 2018 Humanitarian of the Year
March 1, 2019United Way of the Midlands honored Edward W. Mullins, Jr. as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year at its annual dinner and award ceremony on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at…
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Rotarians Get ‘Good Image’ Advice
March 1, 2019Image consultant Brian Maynor told Capital Rotarians that a person’s attitude, behavior and appearance are powerful, underutilized tools for success. Maynor – the club’s guest speaker on Feb. 27 –…
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