Habitat Greenville dedicates first Veteran Build home
June 5, 2017On Thursday, June 1, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Publix Charities dedicated a home for the Waldrop family, a culmination of months of effort by Tony and Rachel…
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Riggs Partners announces 2017 CreateAthon ® event
June 2, 2017
Riggs Partners will hold its annual CreateAthon event to benefit Upstate and Midlands-area nonprofits October 19-20, 2017. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which professionals provide marketing services to nonprofit organizations…
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Junior League of Greenville to hold Grant Application Open House June 8
May 24, 2017
Greenville non-profit groups and agencies are invited to attend the Drop-In to learn more about the Junior League of Greenville and apply for 2017-2018 grant funds The Junior League of…
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Tony Williams: Keynote speaker at Generations annual luncheon
May 24, 2017May 17th, 2017, at the TD Convention Center, over 600 community members gathered with one common purpose – to celebrate the incredible work and mission of Generations Group Home. Infinity’s…
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GCM raises $143,000 with golf tournament
May 22, 2017
The 20th Annual Dick Brooks Honda Meals on Wheels Invitational golf tournament raised $143,000 for Greer Community Ministries (GCM). “We are thrilled with the results of this year’s golf tournament,”…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Upstate SC Chapter announces another record breaking year for the local 2017 Man & Woman of the Year
May 17, 2017
A Greenville woman and a Greer man have been named the winners of this year’s Man & Woman of the Year of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Upstate SC…
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YMCA of Greenville to benefit Reedy River through $80,000 grant from Duke Energy
May 17, 2017
Grant allows YMCA to expand public awareness of and participation in environmental stewardship with new outdoor classrooms and science stations at Caine Halter Family branch YMCA of Greenville announces today…
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YMCA of Greenville to benefit Reedy River through $80,000 grant from Duke Energy
May 17, 2017
Grant allows YMCA to expand public awareness of and participation in environmental stewardship with new outdoor classrooms and science stations at Caine Halter Family branch YMCA of Greenville announces today…
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United Way of the Piedmont saves local families thousands of dollars through tax prep program
May 15, 2017Every year, United Way of the Piedmont volunteers prepare tax returns free of charge for low- to moderate-income working families in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties through Volunteer Income Tax…
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Habitat Greenville and Lowe’s celebrate National Women’s Build Week
May 15, 2017
In celebration of National Women Build Week, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Lowe’s Home Improvement are teaming up to address and advocate for affordable homeownership for women, one…
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United Way of the Piedmont saves local families thousands of dollars through tax prep program
May 15, 2017Every year, United Way of the Piedmont volunteers prepare tax returns free of charge for low- to moderate-income working families in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties through Volunteer Income Tax…
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Habitat Greenville and Lowe’s celebrate National Women’s Build Week
May 15, 2017
In celebration of National Women Build Week, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Lowe’s Home Improvement are teaming up to address and advocate for affordable homeownership for women, one…
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Moncks Corner attorney Elizabeth H. Warner to lead South Carolina Bar
May 12, 2017
Moncks Corner attorney Elizabeth H. (Babs) Warner will be installed as the 2017-18 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 18, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…
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Michael Thompson appointed as SCSBA Region 14 Director
May 10, 2017
Michael Thompson, a member of the District Five Schools of Spartanburg County Board of Trustees, was appointed to the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) Board of Directors as the…
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Greenville Women Giving Awards $70,000 to Urban League of the Upstate for Right Steps Juvenile Diversion Program
May 10, 2017
Greenville Women Giving has awarded a $70,000 grant to expand Right Steps, a signature program addressing juvenile diversion in Greenville County. The gift will allow the Urban League of the…
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Rebuild Upstate gets $52,000 from Greenville Women Giving
May 10, 2017
Rebuild Upstate was awarded $52,000 Tuesday by Greenville Women Giving. The money will provide critical home repairs for 49 more homes in the community. The non-profit agency specializes in home…
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Wells Fargo raises walls of Habitat Home
May 10, 2017
On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and corporate partner Wells Fargo raised the walls of the latest home to be built in Habitat’s Grace Point community. The home…
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Wells Fargo raises walls of Habitat Home
May 10, 2017
On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and corporate partner Wells Fargo raised the walls of the latest home to be built in Habitat’s Grace Point community. The home…
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Rebuild Upstate gets $52,000 from Greenville Women Giving
May 10, 2017
Rebuild Upstate was awarded $52,000 Tuesday by Greenville Women Giving. The money will provide critical home repairs for 49 more homes in the community. The non-profit agency specializes in home…
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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 – 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 – 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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