The COMET and the National Park Service partner to transport people to Congaree National Park to see fireflies
May 21, 2019
The COMET and the National Park Service has formed a partnership to transport area residents and visitors to the Congaree National Park as a trial on Friday, May 24, 2019,…
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“Asphalt Works!” workforce development campaign launched by S.C. Asphalt Pavement Association
May 21, 2019
Statewide initiative aims to reenergize asphalt industry and repair S.C. roads In response to an increased need for asphalt workers across the state, the non-profit South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation
May 20, 2019
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation Mission: engaging community partners to enhance health care for patients and families served by Prisma Health–Midlands.
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First annual Food for Thought benefitting the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
May 17, 2019
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) introduced its brand new event, Food for Thought, on Thursday, May 2. Many guests, including Lt. Governor Pamela Evette and a prestigious…
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All Richland Library locations to close May 22 for Staff Training Day
May 17, 2019
Columbia, SC- All Richland Library locations will close Wednesday, May 22 for a day of staff training. Hundreds of library employees from across the county will come together for a…
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New Morning Foundation announces Choose Well, a first of its kind program across South Carolina to reduce unintended pregnancy
May 17, 2019
New Morning Foundation has launched Choose Well, the largest contraceptive access program in our state’s history. It’s an alignment of 56 organizations with the shared vision to create a healthier…
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Financial advisor joins Capital Rotary
May 16, 2019
Patricia F. Dempster (at center in photo) was welcomed into Capital Rotary’s ranks on May 15 by sponsor Ione Cockrell and club president Philip Flynn. A Columbia native, Dempster is…
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Non Profit Minute – Kassy Alia Ray, Serve & Connect
May 15, 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.…
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Book explores changing face of Columbia
May 15, 2019
John Sherrer, Historic Columbia’s director of cultural resources, recounted how the capital city’s history has been chronicled in a new book – Remembering Columbia – when he addressed Capital Rotary…
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Women in Philanthropy hosts the 16th Annual Power of the Purse on May 23 to raise money for Midlands parents in crisis
May 15, 2019
United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy hosts the 16th Annual Power of the Purse event Thursday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art, brought to…
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Riggs Partners announces 2019 pro bono marketing marathon for nonprofits
May 15, 2019
Riggs Partners will hold its 22nd annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits on October 17-18, 2019. CreateAthon is a 24-hour creative marathon during which professionals provide marketing…
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South Carolina Charities, Inc. welcomes new board members Frank Davis and Sheldon Early
May 15, 2019
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) has welcomed two new board members, Frank Davis and Sheldon Early. The announcement was made during the 2019 Media Day event where the BMW Charity…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $146,520 to 25 local nonprofits during spring grant cycles
May 13, 2019
Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF), the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded 25 local nonprofits grants during the spring grant cycles. The grants awarded are the Milford Wessinger Building…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands opens search for next Executive Director
May 10, 2019
The Board of Directors of Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) announces the search for its next Executive Director. “We are grateful for the leadership that Mary Dell Hayes…
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AAF of the Midlands announces call for public service applications
May 9, 2019
Local Advertising Organization Seeks Nonprofit Client for 2019-2020 Public Service Campaign The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands recently announced they are accepting applications from nonprofit organizations to become…
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Midlands Gives breaks record with $2,028,966 via 14,272 gifts
May 9, 2019
Breaking its all-time record, Midlands Gives has raised an estimated total of $2,028,966 million dollars via 14,272 individual gifts. (A final total will be released in the coming weeks after…
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Non Profit Minute – Patsy Whitney, SC Free Clinic Association
May 9, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our…
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Thornwell Home Builds Better Families
May 8, 2019
Building loving and supportive environments for families and young people is the role undertaken by Thornwell Home for Children since its founding as a Presbyterian ministry in 1875, according to…
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Sistercare honors two survivors of domestic violence at annual Woman of the Year Celebration
May 8, 2019
Reverend Dr. Sonya Lewis and Stella TLV were the honorees at Sistercare’s annual Woman of the Year Celebration on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019. The Women of the Year event recognizes…
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CyberSC to present Annual Awards for Cyber Excellence at 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Summit in Greenville on May 16th
May 6, 2019CyberSC announced the recipients of the 2019 CyberSC Awards for Cyber Excellence. Award recipients in three categories – Industry, Government, and Academia – will be recognized at the SC Chamber…
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Non-profit names new President of Board of Directors
May 6, 2019
LawyerLisa Marketing Director Named President of the Board of Directors for The Therapy Place LawyerLisa, LLC announced that Marketing Director, Heather McDonald, has been appointed as the new President of…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. holds annual 52 Windows fundraiser
May 3, 2019
To Benefit Midlands Housing and Homeless Programs The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) is holding its annual benefit, 52 Windows, at 701 Whaley Street on Thursday, May 9 at 6…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina–Mountains to Midlands to Honor 28 Gold Award Girl Scouts
May 3, 2019
Through the Gold Award, girls not only provide solutions that last to some of society’s biggest problems—like cleaner oceans, equity in girls’ education, and greater access to science and technology…
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State employees raise more than $218,000 for United Ways across South Carolina
May 2, 2019
The South Carolina State Employee Charitable Giving Campaign has concluded with more than $218,000 raised for United Ways across the state, and almost $150,000 of that will go to improve…
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Gabi Santos joins Prisma Health Midlands Foundation
May 2, 2019
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announced Gabi Santos has joined the Public Relations/Events team as events manager for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands. Prior to joining the Foundation, Santos was Fund Development…
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Plus-Eight Paul Harris Fellow Recognition
May 1, 2019
Capital Rotary member Mike Montgomery (left in photo) is congratulated by club president Philip Flynn for continuing contributions to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs that promote peace,…
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Lifestyle Changes Improve Heart Health
May 1, 2019
Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in a person’s heart health, according to Stephanie Portnall and Cierra Ketchel of the American Heart Association, guest speakers at Capital Rotary’s…
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Capital Rotary honored as Two-Star Club
May 1, 2019
Eric Davis (right in photo), an assistant governor for Rotary District 7770 in eastern South Carolina, congratulates Columbia Capital Rotary president Philip Flynn for the club’s achieving Two-STAR status. This…
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SCCADVASA’s “REALationships IQ” quiz helps parents and teens discuss healthy relationships
May 1, 2019
It’s official: The REALationships101 campaign and its new REALationships IQ quiz is a hit with teens and parents across South Carolina. In March, the S.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence and…
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Midlands Mediation Center announces Power Mondays – Peace Talks
April 30, 2019
The Midlands Mediation Center, a non-profit organization serving central South Carolina since 1998 specializing in conflict resolution, mediation and development of communication skills, announces Power Mondays – Peace Talks, a…
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Friends of Sesqui dedicates five red maples to the Mimosa Garden Club of Columbia at Sesquicentennial State Park
April 30, 2019The tree dedication coincided with Earth Day and Arbor Day as the newly planted trees replaced four invasive Bradford pear trees on site at Sesqui In celebration of Earth Day…
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$5,000 Caritas grant recipient
April 30, 2019
The Southeastern Chapter National Safety Council (SCNSC) was selected as a $5,000 Caritas grant recipient from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina for “Keys to Independence: Driver’s Education…
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Sisters of Charity awards $5,000 for keys to independence: driver’s education for low-income & foster youth
April 30, 2019The Southeastern Chapter National Safety Council (SCNSC) was selected as a $5,000 Caritas grant recipient from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina for “Keys to Independence: Driver’s Education…
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May 7 will be the biggest Midlands Gives Day ever, with 415 non profits
April 29, 2019
On Tuesday, May 7, Central Carolina Community Foundation will connect “everyday philanthropists” with 415 local nonprofits during Midlands Gives — the 18-hour local online giving challenge. Midlands Gives is hosted…
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The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina announces 2019 Food for Thought panelists
April 29, 2019
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) announces the 2019 panelists for its inaugural Food for Thought fundraising event. This event is the BIASC’s primary fundraising event in the…
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Friends of Sesqui dedicates five red maples to the Mimosa Garden Club
April 29, 2019
The tree dedication coincided with Earth Day and Arbor Day as the newly planted trees replaced four invasive Bradford pear trees on site at Sesqui In celebration of Earth Day…
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Lecture at museum to tell story of young boy’s account of the Civil War
April 29, 2019
When LeRoy Wiley Gresham was 8 years old, he and some friends were playing where they shouldn’t have been – in a burned-out building in his hometown of Macon, Ga.…
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IT-oLogy
April 29, 2019
IT-oLogy’s mission is to attract, educate, grow and retain future IT talent to address the IT skills crisis that South Carolina is facing. We do this through offering innovative, interactive,…
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TCCC’s Math Pathways Project Team announces new convener
April 26, 2019
John M. Cooper, Ed.D, who served in several positions at Harvard University and has extensive experience in education and government, has agreed to serve as the new convener of Tri-County…
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“Make-A-Wish South Carolina Day” to celebrate the chapter’s 35th Anniversary
April 25, 2019
The wish-granting community of South Carolina has a special day to look forward to. The S.C. Office of the Governor has issued a proclamation naming April 27, 2019 as “Make-A-Wish®…
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City Aims to Make Progress, Keep Quality
April 24, 2019
Columbia is planning for a future that is innovative and progressive, but also aims to maintain quality of life. That’s the message guest speaker Krista Hampton brought to Capital Rotary…
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Nonprofit Cola Town Bike Collective to launch ‘Sprocket” cycling app for Columbia, S.C., at May 1 event
April 24, 2019To kick off national Bike Month, the Cola Town Bike Collective (CTBC) is launching Sprocket, its new web-based app for cycling routes across the Columbia, S.C., region, with a celebration…
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Author Jerred Metz to discuss new novel about 30th Division in World War I
April 24, 2019
Local author Jerred Metz has just released a novel based on the experience of the 30th Infantry Division in France in the First World War. On Sunday, May 5, he…
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Theodore & Associates Insurance choose United Way of the Midlands as its “Commit to Cola” charity of the quarter
April 24, 2019
Theodore & Associates announced donations from its quarterly referral program “Commit to Cola” will support United Way of the Midlands. “We are thrilled to be supporting United Way’s incredible mission…
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Rotary partners with Pelion Basketball Team
April 23, 2019Photo Players from l/r Deshaun Gray, Dillan Williamson, Ethan Davis, Malcolm Davis, Trayvon Alston, Nico Austin, Jacob Lucas, Jaylen Davis, Jeramiah Green Jaylen Crawford (not pictured) and Brady Szumilas (not…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation recognized with SCPRSA Awards
April 23, 2019
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s public relations work was recently recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The annual awards…
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Friends of Sesqui to kick off 2019 concert in the part series with the McKenzie Butler Band
April 23, 2019
Friends of Sesqui is set to host a family-friendly concert in the park with music from local group, McKenzie Butler Band on Saturday, May 19th. The concert is free to…
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March of Dimes to host Lobby Day – May 1
April 22, 2019
On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 March of Dimes is hosting a Lobby Day at the South Carolina State House to bring awareness to World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day and…
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Hear about Wade Hampton’s Iron Scouts, the ‘Confederate Special Forces’
April 19, 2019
They were stationed permanently behind enemy lines, where they gathered intelligence, identified targets of opportunity, and engaged in guerrilla warfare. Union soldiers dubbed them the “Iron Scouts.” To author Michael…
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$20,000 awarded to 11 local nonprofits for inaugural Beyond the Table mini-grants
April 18, 2019
Projects inspired by conversations during Central Carolina Community Foundation’s first On the Table initiative Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ center for philanthropy – awarded $20,000 total to 11…
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