EngenuitySC to Host Midlands Regional Competitiveness Week, Jan. 28-Feb. 1
January 16, 2019
Week focused on economic competitiveness includes diverse roster of community events EngenuitySC, a Columbia-based nonprofit focused on enhancing the Midlands’ competitiveness and prosperity, has announced the schedule for its second…
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Ken May to retire from S.C. Arts Commission after 33 years
January 14, 2019
Ken May will retire from leading the South Carolina Arts Commission in 2019 after 33 years working to improve equity in and access to the state’s arts, culture, and traditions.…
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CDS receives Charity Navigator’s highest rating for fourth year in a row
January 10, 2019
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) recently earned the highest awarded rating from Charity Navigator for the fourth year in a row. The coveted 4-star rating shows an organization’s strong…
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Loyal Rotary Contributor Recognized
January 10, 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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Columbia YMCA = Community Servant
January 10, 2019
Since its beginning in 1854 Columbia’s YMCA has aimed to be a community servant in the Midlands, helping families and individuals “grow in mind, body and spirit,” says Bill Price,…
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Columbia YMCA = Community Servant
January 9, 2019Since its beginning in 1854 Columbia’s YMCA has aimed to be a community servant in the Midlands, helping families and individuals “grow in mind, body and spirit,” says Bill Price,…
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Non Profit Minute – Kim Hutzell, Girl Scouts of SC Mountains to Midlands
January 9, 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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Loyal Rotary Contributor Recognized
January 9, 2019Capital 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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Samuel Hook named executive director of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation
January 9, 2019
The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation has a new leader. The foundation’s board of trustees has appointed Samuel Hook to serve as executive director of…
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Nonprofits can register for Midlands Gives through January 15, 2019
January 8, 2019
Online registration for May 7 giving challenge is easier than ever for local nonprofits Local nonprofits still have time to register for Midlands Gives, the annual online giving challenge hosted…
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Christina S. Melton, Superintendent, Lexington Richland Five School District to lead March for Babies as 2019 Chair
January 8, 2019
Christina S. Melton, Ed.D. will serve as the chair for Midlands March for Babies. Dr. Melton is committed to helping March of Dimes continue funding research and community programs to…
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Community involvement leads to Successful Christmas Season for the Salvation Army
January 7, 2019The Salvation Army of the Midlands would like to express their deepest appreciation and thanks for making Christmas 2018 a wonderful success. Thanks to generous community efforts, The Salvation…
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Nonprofits can register for Midlands Gives through January 15, 2019
January 7, 2019Online registration for May 7 giving challenge is easier than ever for local nonprofits Local nonprofits still have time to register for Midlands Gives, the annual online giving challenge hosted…
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Nonprofits can register for Midlands Gives through January 15, 2019
January 7, 2019
Online registration for May 7 giving challenge is easier than ever for local nonprofits Local nonprofits still have time to register for Midlands Gives, the annual online giving challenge hosted…
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Community involvement leads to Successful Christmas Season for the Salvation Army
January 7, 2019The Salvation Army of the Midlands would like to express their deepest appreciation and thanks for making Christmas 2018 a wonderful success. Thanks to generous community efforts, The Salvation…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation names 2018 recipients of two literary accolades
January 4, 2019The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is calling attention to the achievements of two women for their commitment to libraries and literacy. It’s proud to announce Cindi Boiter as the…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation names 2018 recipients of two literary accolades
January 4, 2019The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is calling attention to the achievements of two women for their commitment to libraries and literacy. It’s proud to announce Cindi Boiter as the…
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David Tepper Charitable Foundation donates $25,000 to aid in disaster relief
January 3, 2019
Harvest Hope Food Bank is pleased to announce a donation of $25,000 for disaster recovery efforts in the Pee Dee region from the David Tepper Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mr. Tepper…
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Foundation announces 2018 grantees
January 2, 2019In honor of its 75th anniversary, The Spartanburg County Foundation wanted to give back to the community. In 2018, the Foundation awarded a total of $750,000 through unique grantmaking opportunities,…
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Home Works of America receives AARP Foundation grant for hurricane relief
January 2, 2019Home Works of America is grateful to have received a generous donation from AARP Foundation based in Washington, DC. Their donation of $90,000 will go toward Home Works’ efforts in…
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CHE appoints Interim President and Executive Director
January 2, 2019
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced that Mr. Michael LeFever will serve as Interim President and Executive Director beginning the first week of January. On December 6,…
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Home Works of America receives AARP Foundation grant for hurricane relief
January 2, 2019
Home Works of America is grateful to have received a generous donation from AARP Foundation based in Washington, DC. Their donation of $90,000 will go toward Home Works’ efforts in…
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Salvation Army of the Midlands receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
December 28, 2018The Salvation Army of the Midlands has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation just in time to help feed local residents. “We are incredibly thankful for the…
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Salvation Army of the Midlands receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
December 28, 2018The Salvation Army of the Midlands has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation just in time to help feed local residents. “We are incredibly thankful for the…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina elects 2019 officers
December 20, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2019 board of trustees’ officers: Thomas Otis, Chair; Lisa Bernardin, Vice Chair; Mitch Watson, Secretary; and Andy Folsom, Treasurer. Thomas…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank statement on the 2018 Farm Bill
December 20, 2018
This week, the President signed into law H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. Also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, the legislation funds critical programs nationwide that address…
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End Polio Now Progress Continues
December 20, 2018
End Polio Now – the global polio eradication initiative supported by Rotary International – continues to make steady progress against the dreaded disease. That message was delivered by Dr. Jimmie…
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End Polio Now Progress Continues
December 19, 2018End Polio Now – the global polio eradication initiative supported by Rotary International – continues to make steady progress against the dreaded disease. That message was delivered by Dr. Jimmie…
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S.C. State Fair manager Nancy Smith receives national honorary degree as champion of agriculture
December 19, 2018
South Carolina State Fair general manager, Nancy L. Smith, recently was awarded an honorary American FFA Degree by the National FFA Organization. The award is given to those who advance…
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Merry Christmas for Adopted Family
December 19, 2018Capital Rotary Club adopted a local family and provided gifts for the holiday season (shown in photo) as part of the 2018 Midlands Families Helping Families Christmas program, a Palmetto…
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Jerry Richardson commits $4 million matching grant for the Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy
December 19, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced that former Carolina Panthers owner and long-time Spartanburg resident and businessman Jerry Richardson has committed a $4 million matching gift to the recently-announced Robert Hett…
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2019 MLK celebration keynote speakers and theme announced
December 19, 2018Charleston’s 10-day Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the largest and longest-running event of its kind in South Carolina, will be headlined in January by Cynthia Bramlett Thompson, a…
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Merry Christmas for Adopted Family
December 19, 2018Capital Rotary Club adopted a local family and provided gifts for the holiday season (shown in photo) as part of the 2018 Midlands Families Helping Families Christmas program, a Palmetto…
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Toys for Tots “Fill the MRAP” campaign a success
December 18, 2018The annual Toys for Tots “Fill the MRAP” campaign ended on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, after a series of donation events that took place at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Kmart, Target,…
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WREN welcomes A’ja Wilson as Keynote Speaker for annual summit
December 17, 2018
Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) will be hosting their third annual state-wide summit on April 1st, 2019 at the Columbia Museum of Art in downtown Columbia. This year WREN welcomes keynote speaker A’ja…
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Local community resource suffers catastrophic damage due to winter storm
December 17, 2018On Sunday December 9th, United Way of the Piedmont’s Gifts in Kind Center (GIKC) suffered catastrophic structural damage due to the weight of snow and ice from the weekend’s winter…
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United Way now collecting items to gear up for the 2019 Point-in-Time Count to assess homelessness
December 17, 2018United Way of the Midlands is hosting a donation drive to collect items for the area’s annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count held January 23 – 29, 2019. “The PIT Count serves…
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United Way now collecting items to gear up for the 2019 Point-in-Time Count to assess homelessness
December 17, 2018United Way of the Midlands is hosting a donation drive to collect items for the area’s annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count held January 23 – 29, 2019. “The PIT Count serves…
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New year, new leadership, LRADAC announces two new directors
December 13, 2018
LRADAC announced today the selection of Nicole S. Deems as the organization’s Director of Clinical Advancement and Jenniffer Weller-White as the agency’s new Director of Outpatient Treatment. Deems will begin…
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Alzheimer’s Family Support Services inaugural Ugly Sweater 5K raised funds for families coping with Alzheimer’s or related Dementia
December 12, 2018The ARK’s inaugural Ugly Sweater 5K Dash in historic downtown Summerville raised more than $4,000 on December 1, 2018. With 110 runners registered, 67 people finishing the 5K race, several…
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Attendees pledge more than 1,600 volunteer hours at Columbia Opportunity Resource’s Time for Art Gala
December 12, 2018Columbia Opportunity Resource’s (COR) Fifth Annual Time for Art Gala was held Saturday, December 8 at the Columbia Museum of Art. Attendees pledged 1,679 volunteer hours, the financial equivalent of…
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Attendees pledge more than 1,600 volunteer hours at Columbia Opportunity Resource’s Time for Art Gala
December 12, 2018
Columbia Opportunity Resource’s (COR) Fifth Annual Time for Art Gala was held Saturday, December 8 at the Columbia Museum of Art. Attendees pledged 1,679 volunteer hours, the financial equivalent of…
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Foundation awards $688,630 in grants
December 11, 2018
The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $688,630 in grants to 5 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. These organizations will receive the funds for operating support in 2019.…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands announces 105 men pledge to take a stand against sexual violence in the Midlands
December 11, 2018Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) announced 105 men in the Midlands have pledged more than $10,000 to take a stand against sexual violence in the community. Dr. Ronald Rhames,…
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HSSC CEO Kenneth R. Deans Jr. accepted into Forbes Nonprofit Council
December 10, 2018
Forbes Nonprofit Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Chief Executives in Successful Nonprofit Organizations Kenneth R. Deans Jr., President and CEO of Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC), has been accepted into…
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Social factors influence your health
December 7, 2018
The United States trails its peer developed countries in life expectancy and other health outcomes, despite spending more on healthcare. Some of this difference is due to genetics and behavior,…
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Social factors influence your health
December 6, 2018The United States trails its peer developed countries in life expectancy and other health outcomes, despite spending more on healthcare. Some of this difference is due to genetics and behavior,…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes Vic Bailey as New Trustee
December 5, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Vollie C. (Vic) Bailey, III to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mr. Bailey received his Bachelor of…
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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers raised $10,000 for Harvest Hope Food Bank
December 5, 2018
After a month-long effort, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers has raised $10,000 for Harvest Hope during their annual giving campaign. For every oil change performed in the Columbia area…
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2017-2018 Foundation Honors for Capital Rotary
December 5, 2018District 7770 Assistant Gov. Eric Davis (right in photo) has honored Columbia’s Capital Rotary for 2017-2018 donations to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable arm for programs promoting…
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