Local Marketing Firm Offering Pro-Bono Services to Area Nonprofits
July 22, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Trio Solutions (TRIO), a Mount Pleasant-based marketing communications agency, invites Lowcountry-area nonprofits to apply for the 9th annual CreateAthon®, scheduled forThursday, Oct. 22, 2015. CreateAthon is a 24-hour pro-bono creative event…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 17, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members.…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 17, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members.…
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South Carolina Improves in Annual KIDS COUNT Rankings of Child Well-Being
July 21, 2015
Despite Jump, Persistent Poverty Remains Barrier to Child and Family Success . . COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina was one of five states to show improvement in the annual KIDS COUNT®…
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South Carolina Improves in Annual KIDS COUNT Rankings of Child Well-Being
July 21, 2015
Despite Jump, Persistent Poverty Remains Barrier to Child and Family Success . . COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina was one of five states to show improvement in the annual KIDS COUNT®…
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Charleston Animal Society Raises Concern About Horse-Drawn Wagons in City
July 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Animal Society expressed concern about the safety of both humans and animals involved in the practice of horse-drawn wagons in downtown Charleston following another accident this…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union Donates to Mother Emanuel Hope Fund
July 20, 2015
N. CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union announced a $10,000 gift to the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund. These funds will be donated directly to the Emanuel AME Church in…
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Blackbaud Invites Nonprofits to Join Largest Philanthropic Network as it Launches Latest Cloud Innovation
July 14, 2015
Technology Leader Announces the Much Anticipated General Availability of Raiser’s Edge NXT CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB), a leading provider of software and services for the global philanthropic community, today announced…
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Upcoming News from The Citadel: summer edition
July 7, 2015Citadel cadet to compete on international level at World University Games in Korea July 3-14 Citadel cadet, David Wilkinson, will travel to Guangzhou, Korea to compete on a global stage…
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Donors Announce Reverend Pinckney Scholarship Fund
July 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – More Than $3 Million Donated to Establish College Scholarship Fund for Extended Mother Emanuel AME Church Community and Families of Victims in Aftermath of June 17 Tragedy.…
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The McNair Law Firm and the University of South Carolina Beaufort establish the Senator Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund
July 6, 2015
BLUFFTON, SC – The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) has established the Senator Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund to honor Reverend Pinckney’s commitment to education and the leadership he…
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The McNair Law Firm and the University of South Carolina Beaufort establish the Senator Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund
July 6, 2015BLUFFTON, SC – The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) has established the Senator Clementa Pinckney Endowed Scholarship Fund to honor Reverend Pinckney’s commitment to education and the leadership he…
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South Carolina Nonprofit Association Urges Legislature to Remove Confederate Flag
July 6, 2015
Following the aftermath of the shooting where nine people were killed during Bible study in a historic African-American church in Charleston, the state’s largest consortium of nonprofit leaders and organizations…
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South Carolina Nonprofit Association Urges Legislature to Remove Confederate Flag
July 6, 2015
Following the aftermath of the shooting where nine people were killed during Bible study in a historic African-American church in Charleston, the state’s largest consortium of nonprofit leaders and organizations…
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Charleston Animal Society Achieves Highest Level of Veterinary Excellence
June 30, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Animal Society has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Charleston Animal Society earned AAHA…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Immigrant Families Initiative Grant Awards
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced eight Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $107,210 to nonprofit organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations through our Immigrant Families…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Immigrant Families Initiative Grant Awards
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced eight Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $107,210 to nonprofit organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations through our Immigrant Families…
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Theodora Park Opens, Brings More Beauty to Downtown Charleston
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC The citizens of Charleston and visitors to the city have another beautifully transformed park space to enjoy this summer, thanks to the City of Charleston, the Charleston Parks…
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Darlington County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Advocate Honored during SC Campaign’s Annual Conference
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Darnell McPherson—Executive Director of Darlington County First Steps—was honored as the 2015 recipient of the Murray L. Vincent Outstanding Prevention Professional Award during the South Carolina Campaign…
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SCANA Donates $100,000 to Mother Emanuel Church
June 24, 2015
Company Will Also Provide Employee Matching Grant CAYCE, SC – Following the recent tragic events in Charleston, SCANA subsidiary SCE&G today announced a $100,000 donation to the Emanuel AME Church, as…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $290,000 in Grants
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $290,000 to seven Strategic grantees addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. The Foundation’s mission to address generational poverty…
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The SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health Receives Funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
June 24, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health has received $230,000 in combined funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina…
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The SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health Receives Funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
June 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health has received $230,000 in combined funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina…
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The Entrepreneurial Spirit is Alive in the Youth of South Carolina
June 22, 2015
Mt. Pleasant High School Student wins $3,000 at State Business Plan Competition CHARLESTON, SC – On June 17th in the heart of downtown Charleston, YEScarolina hosted eighteen high-school students and…
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A Closer Look at the Online Fundraising Impact of #GivingTuesday in the United States
June 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), a leading global provider of software and services for the nonprofit, charitable giving and education communities, released a #GivingTuesday Trends Report providing online…
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A Conversation with Forrest Alton, CEO, South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
June 15, 2015
MidlandsBiz: What is the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy? Why do you matter? Forrest Alton: We’re a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Columbia, but we work in all…
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A Conversation with Forrest Alton, CEO, South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
June 15, 2015
MidlandsBiz: What is the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy? Why do you matter? Forrest Alton: We’re a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Columbia, but we work in all…
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Lowcountry AIDS Services Participates in National HIV Testing Week USA
June 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – It is estimated that 1 in 5 people living with HIV doesn’t know they are infected. That’s why Lowcountry AIDS Services is participating in National HIV Testing…
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Society 1858 Announces Short List of Finalists for the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art, Six artists vie for $10,000 prize
June 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Gibbes Museum of Art and Society 1858 announced the 2015 short list of finalists for the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art. The 1858 Prize for Contemporary…
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Grammy Award Winning Artist Peter Frampton Headlines Crowdfunding Campaign for Self-Tuning Guitar System
June 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Grammy Award and multi Platinum recording artist Peter Frampton has signed on as the Headliner for the AxCent Tuning Systems Crowdfunder capital raise campaign. AxCent Tuning Systems has plans…
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Over 220 Children Battling Cancer and Their Siblings to Attend Camp Happy Days Summer Camp
June 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – This summer, from June 28 – July 4, 2015, Camp Happy Days will host its annual six day camp program providing unforgettable experiences to over 220 children battling…
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SCRA Associates Donate to Canines for Veterans
June 10, 2015
Teambuilding Activities Group Leads Charity Efforts SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA’s Teambuilding Activities Group (TAG) recently completed a “flash drive” to gather donations for Canines for Veterans. SCRA associates donated over…
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“Caught Green Handed” recipients recognized for the month of May
June 8, 2015
CONWAY, SC – The Horry County Solid Waste Authority recently recognized Longs residents Judy Martin and her son Randy Martin, as the “Caught Green Handed” recipients for the month of May.…
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22 Creative Problem Solvers Selected for Liberty Fellowship’s 12th Class
June 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A fighter pilot, an award winning novelist and a state attorney general. These are a few of the “firsts” represented by the newest class of Liberty Fellows. Dynamic…
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22 Creative Problem Solvers Selected for Liberty Fellowship’s 12th Class
June 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A fighter pilot, an award winning novelist and a state attorney general. These are a few of the “firsts” represented by the newest class of Liberty Fellows. Dynamic…
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SC High School Entrepreneurs Rival to Win Cash and Chance to Compete in New York City
June 8, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Eighteen high-school students from around South Carolina will go head to head June 17th for the 4th annual YEScarolina State Business Plan Competition presented by the Mark E. Motley Foundation.…
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Carolina One Marches for Babies
June 5, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – , SC – Continuing a company tradition that has spanned two decades, Carolina One Real Estate “Marched for Babies” recently in support of the local March of Dimes…
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Carolina One Marches for Babies
June 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – , SC – Continuing a company tradition that has spanned two decades, Carolina One Real Estate “Marched for Babies” recently in support of the local March of Dimes…
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Youngest Climber to Ever Summit Mount Everest Turns Attention to Survivors of Nepal Earthquake
June 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – In May of 2010, 13-year-old Jordan Romero became the youngest person ever to reach the top of Mount Everest. As he prepared to celebrate the fifth anniversary of this…
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Charleston Carifest Celebrates 10 years of Caribbean American Heritage Month
June 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Carifest Caribbean Carnival will celebrate ten years of Caribbean American Heritage Month, June 11 – 14, with seven events over four days. The theme for this…
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eGroup, Lori Sussman Named to 2015 CRN Women of the Channel Power 50
June 1, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – eGroup, Technology Solutions for Serious Competitors, announced today that Lori Sussman, Vice President, Services has been named to The Channel Company’s prestigious 2015 CRN® Women of the…
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SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Opens an Outreach Center in Charleston
May 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Coastal residents will soon have close-to-home access to the many services of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The school plans to open an…
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SCE&G Donates $30,000 to McMahon Playground at Hampton Park
May 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Fundraising for a renovated playground and green space at McMahon Playground at Hampton Park received a major boost this month with a $30,000 donation from SCE&G. Last…
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Old Exchange Building and Slave Dwelling Project Present Public Lecture on History of Slavery at Exchange
May 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Old Exchange Building and the Slave Dwelling Project will present a public talk entitled, “The Enslaved at the Exchange: Uncovering Slavery at Charleston’s Cradle of Freedom,”…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy Unveils Plans for Hampton Park Renovation Project
May 21, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Parks Conservancy released on Wednesday a plan to renovate portions of Hampton Park, enhancing the park’s facilities and overall usage by neighbors, Charleston area residents…
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Nearly 130,000 Pounds of Materials Collected at Richland Recycles Day
May 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County residents helped keep nearly 130,000 pounds of household waste out of landfills and dump sites by participating in Richland Recycles Day, making the annual event a…
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Teenage Innovators Compete for Startup Cash at 4th Annual YEScarolina Regional Business Plan Competition presented by Motley Rice
May 14, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Over $15,000 was awarded to student competitors as seed money yesterday at the 4th Annual Regional Business Plan Competition presented by Motley Rice. Through community partnerships with Motley Rice, MWV, Suntrust, Parker Poe,…
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Trident student picked for French garden internship
May 14, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – John W. “Tripp” Odom III, a second-year horticulture science student at Trident Technical College, has been selected for a garden internship in France sponsored by Magnolia Plantation…
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Winners announced in 2nd Annual Garden of Romance Poetry Contest
May 14, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – A British literature teacher in New York and an Indiana high school student took the tops prizes in the 2nd Annual Garden of Romance Poetry Contest sponsored…
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Food Drive Collects 173,997 Pounds of Food For Harvest Hope Food Bank
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, GREENVILLE AND CHARLESTON, SC ― On Saturday, May 9, Harvest Hope Food Bank joined forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to help Stamp Out Hunger across 20…
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