Dysautonomia Advocacy Board Formed to Combat Little-Known Condition
October 23, 2014
Group to Provide Support and Educational Information CHARLESTON, SC – Inspired by the courage and commitment of a friend suffering from a largely unknown but debilitating condition, a local group has…
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CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 23, 2014What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 23, 2014What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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SC Lions Partner With WLTX-TV, WCSC-TV and Local Businesses to Provide Almost 500 Free Health Screenings in Two Days in Columbia and Charleston
October 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – As part of their on-going initiative to promote vision and hearing wellness and to celebrate World Sight Day, South Carolina’s Lions Charitable Services partnered with WLTX-TV and…
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SC Lions Partner With WLTX-TV, WCSC-TV and Local Businesses to Provide Almost 500 Free Health Screenings in Two Days in Columbia and Charleston
October 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – As part of their on-going initiative to promote vision and hearing wellness and to celebrate World Sight Day, South Carolina’s Lions Charitable Services partnered with WLTX-TV and…
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Olde Charlestowne Sertoma Club Donation Benefits Charleston Parks Conservancy’s Newest Community Garden
October 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – A new James Island community garden is $10,000 closer to reality thanks to a donation from the Olde Charlestowne Sertoma Club. On Oct. 17 the club made a…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Announces New Position Appointments
October 15, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recent hiring of two professionals, Abigail Showalter as Events Coordinator and Jeff Aysse as Business Development Executive. Abigail…
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11 Non-profits Showcased at South Carolina Federal Credit Union Foundation Fair
October 15, 2014
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union Foundation is pleased to host eleven nonprofits to showcase the role of corporate giving and power of employee engagement. The event will…
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Call for Proposals for 2015 Kids’ College Summer Camps at Trident Technical College
October 14, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is seeking proposals for the presentation of innovative and creative academic-related summer camps for children ages 7-16…
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Magnolia supports fundraiser for Slave Dwelling Project
October 14, 2014November 6, 2014 ~ An Evening with Joseph McGill and the Slave Dwelling Project will be held Nov. 6 at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens to benefit McGill’s effort to assess and preserve…
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The Watering Hole: an online community dedicated to poets of color
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Writing can be isolating. Creative writers go months without having a conversation with another writer. We are hermit creatives. Being a poet of color compounds this artistic…
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The Watering Hole: an online community dedicated to poets of color
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Writing can be isolating. Creative writers go months without having a conversation with another writer. We are hermit creatives. Being a poet of color compounds this artistic…
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Adam White, Executive Director, Chase After a Cure
October 6, 2014LowcountryBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: Chase After a Cure (CAAC)…
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Social Innovation Fund Invests in ICS to Support Early Childhood Outcomes
October 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – ICS was awarded with a grant of more than $780,000 to support early childhood outcomes. The grant, provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service’ s…
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S.C. Aging in Place Coalition to Celebrate Older Adults Aging Successfully
September 30, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – To celebrate National Aging in Place Week, the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition (SCAIPC) will recognize older adults who are examples of successfully aging in place…
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I-77 Alliance Announces Fletcher as New CEO
September 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The I-77 Alliance, a newly formed regional economic development organization, has hired veteran economic developer Rich Fletcher as its first president/CEO. The alliance is a public-private organization…
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Ebola-stricken Community in Liberia Receives Safe Water through Charleston based Non-Profit, Water Missions International
September 23, 2014Water Missions International Provides Safe Water to Dolo Town Community in Liberia CHARLESTON, SC – As the international response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa continues to ramp up, Water Missions International (WMI),…
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Chase After a Cure donates $130,000 to MUSC for childhood cancer research
September 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Local nonprofit Chase After a Cure presented a donation of $130,000 to the Medical University of South Carolina for pediatric cancer research. Since its founding in 2009,…
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Trio Solutions Selects Nonprofits to Receive Pro-Bono Marketing Services for CreateAthon(R) 2014
September 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Five Lowcountry nonprofit organizations have been chosen to be the beneficiaries of free marketing and advertising services provided by Trio Solutions (TRIO) in its eighth annual CreateAthon® event. The collaborative, 24-hour…
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Red Cross Launches Statewide Disaster Preparedness Campaign
September 15, 2014South Carolina is the most disaster-prone state in the mid-Atlantic On September 21, the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo’s devastation inflicted on South Carolina, the American Red Cross will…
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Officer Matuskovic Memorial Fund Established at South Carolina Federal CU
September 12, 2014
N. CHARLESTON, SC – Officer Joseph Matuskovic gave his life serving our Charleston community on Monday, September 8, 2014. It is his family’s request, and our privilege, to establish an account…
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The Hearth Center for Eating Disorders Names New Leadership
September 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Hearth Center for Eating Disorders at the Carolina Children’s Home, announces that it has named Stephen M. Creech, chair of the board and John R. Kessler, Jr.…
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CCCF impacts community with over $150,000 in scholarships
September 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…
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CCCF impacts community with over $150,000 in scholarships
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…
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Belk Celebrates Opening of New Mount Pleasant Store with Preview Party Benefiting Lowcountry AIDS Services
September 8, 2014CHARLESTON, SC– Belk is ushering in a new era of shopping at its renovated flagship store in Mount Pleasant with a preview party benefiting Lowcountry AIDS Services. Celebrate the arrival of high-end designers,…
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Leadership Charleston Announces Class of 2015
September 3, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston, a highly sought professional development opportunity established in 1974, is proud to announce the Class of 2015. Leadership Charleston focuses on the primary issues…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber Of Commerce Names George DuRant Vice President Of Tourism Development
August 28, 2014
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Marc Jordan, president and CEO of The North Myrtle BeachChamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau, along with Mendel Bell, chairman of the chamber’s board of directors,…
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Health Ministry Empowerment Tour Makes First-Ever Stop in Moncks Corner
August 25, 2014
Event highlighted by inspiring speakers and healthy lifestyle seminars MONCKS CORNER, SC – The 13th annual Health Ministry Empowerment Tour begins Saturday, Sept. 6, at Berkeley High School in Moncks Corner, marking…
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Safe Harbor Family Care Center Opens at Jenkins Institute
August 25, 2014Providing outpatient treatment and supportive living services for mothers and children NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Jenkins Institute announces the opening of the Safe Harbor Family Care Center (SHFCC), a…
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Want to Serve Your Community? Join Rotary.
August 20, 2014Looking for a way to serve your community? To impact your world? Join Rotary. Rotary International is one of the largest service organizations on earth, with more than one million…
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Want to Serve Your Community? Join Rotary.
August 20, 2014Looking for a way to serve your community? To impact your world? Join Rotary. Rotary International is one of the largest service organizations on earth, with more than one million…
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Select Health of South Carolina Supports Fresh Future Farm
August 18, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Select Health of South Carolina’s Celebrations Committee held two associate education sessions titled “Get Veggucated: The Urban Agriculture Movement in Charleston” to explore how Germaine Jenkins’ Fresh…
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Make-A-Wish South Carolina Announces New Members to Board of Directors
August 11, 2014
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces that four new members have been selected to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. The new board members were installed as of August 6, 2014. …
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Make-A-Wish South Carolina Announces New Members to Board of Directors
August 11, 2014
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces that four new members have been selected to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. The new board members were installed as of August 6, 2014. …
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Riley Institute at Furman Announces Semifinalists for Excellence Award
August 11, 2014The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced the 2014 semifinalists for the annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The semifinalists will be recognized Oct. 2…
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Riley Institute at Furman Announces Semifinalists for Excellence Award
August 11, 2014The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced the 2014 semifinalists for the annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The semifinalists will be recognized Oct. 2…
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Scott Peevy with NAI Avant Selected for Leasership Charleston Class of 2015
August 11, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant broker, Scott Peevy, has been selected to participate in the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2015. The Chamber sponsors the ten-month program…
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S.C. Economic Developers’ Association announces 2014-15 board, officers
August 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2014-15 board of directors and officers during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jeff Ruble…
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S.C. Economic Developers’ Association announces 2014-15 board, officers
August 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2014-15 board of directors and officers during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jeff Ruble…
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Charleston American Marketing Association Installs 2014-2015 Board of Directors
August 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston chapter of the American Marketing Association announces its board of directors for 2014-2015: President, Holly A. Fisher, MMC, owner of HAF Creative President-Elect, Andrew Barton,…
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322 Animals Find New Homes Last Week Through Charleston Animal Society
July 30, 2014
Successful Free Adoption Campaign Extended Through This Week CHARLESTON, SC – Every six-and-a-half minutes last week, one of Charleston County’s homeless animals was adopted by a new, loving family. Charleston…
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Inaugural Event to Unite SC Young Professionals with One-of-a-Kind Powerhouse Lineup
July 30, 2014
September 17-19 at the Marriott Columbia ~ COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, in conjunction with LeadSC, is pleased to announce the LeadSC…
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Inaugural Event to Unite SC Young Professionals with One-of-a-Kind Powerhouse Lineup
July 30, 2014
September 17-19 at the Marriott Columbia ~ The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, in conjunction with LeadSC, is pleased to announce the LeadSC Young…
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Blackbaud Appoints New Global Product Development Chief
July 29, 2014
Kevin McDearis to lead product and services organization as Senior Vice President of Global Product Development CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc., a leading global provider of software and services for nonprofits, today…
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Runge Named Associate Executive Director of Liberty Fellowship
July 28, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship is pleased to announce Luanne Runge is joining the organization as Associate Executive Director. A Fellow from the Class of 2009, Runge comes to Liberty Fellowship…
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Runge Named Associate Executive Director of Liberty Fellowship
July 28, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship is pleased to announce Luanne Runge is joining the organization as Associate Executive Director. A Fellow from the Class of 2009, Runge comes to Liberty Fellowship…
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The Kickin’ Chicken To Host Month-Long School Supply Fundraiser In August
July 28, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Students are heading back to school, football season is gearing up and The Kickin’ Chicken team, for the 2nd year in a row, is helping out the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber Announces New Membership Promotion
July 28, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces The Power of Now, a membership recruitment campaign which begins Monday, July 28 and extends through the month of September. The promotion rewards new members by…
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Breaking Bad Star RJ Mitte to Keynote Blackbaud’s Annual Conference for Nonprofits
July 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB) today announced Breaking Bad and Switched at Birthstar, and Shriners Hospitals for Children® Love Ambassador RJ Mitte, as keynote speaker for bbcon 2014. Through its new theme Power On!, the conference,…
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Savor the Past While Helping Sustain the Future of Fish at the Next Sustainable Seafood Dinner
July 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC — Join the South Carolina Aquarium Sustainable Seafood Initiative and Middleton Place Restaurant for a six-course meal paired with perfectly selected wine and spirits, July 27, 2014 at 6 p.m. Executive Chef Brandon Buck is…
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