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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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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