Communications consultant joins Capital Rotary
February 7, 2019New Capital Rotary member Le Frye (center in photo) is welcomed to the club by president Philip Flynn and sponsor Lee Ann Rice after induction ceremonies Feb. 6. Frye, a…
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Capital Rotarians Hear Mid-Year Highlights
February 7, 2019At a mid-year assembly Feb. 6 to review Capital Rotary’s accomplishments to date in the 2018-2019 Rotary year, president Philip Flynn shared highlights that included: • Making $1,500 in charitable…
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Rebecca M. Breland, P.E., new Director of Site Development for South Carolina Power Team
February 7, 2019
South Carolina Power Team announced Rebecca M. Breland, P.E., as its new Director of Site Development. Rebecca will assist with product development efforts for SC Power Team. Her primary focus…
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Capital Rotarians Hear Mid-Year Highlights
February 7, 2019
At a mid-year assembly Feb. 6 to review Capital Rotary’s accomplishments to date in the 2018-2019 Rotary year, president Philip Flynn shared highlights that included: • Making $1,500 in charitable…
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Communications consultant joins Capital Rotary
February 7, 2019
New Capital Rotary member Le Frye (center in photo) is welcomed to the club by president Philip Flynn and sponsor Lee Ann Rice after induction ceremonies Feb. 6. Frye, a…
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Palmetto Place extends programs and housing options for homeless youth
February 6, 2019
Palmetto Place recently extended the services it offers through its Unaccompanied Youth Program with the introduction of two new initiatives. The Aftercare Services Program and Host Home Program will offer…
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Recognition for Paul Harris Donors
February 6, 2019Capital Rotary members Jay von Kolnitz (right in photo) and Jack Williamson (center) were recognized by club president Philip Flynn (left) on Feb. 6 for their latest donations to The…
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SC Farm Bureau Women donate to local charity
February 6, 2019
The Ronald McDonald House in Columbia received more than $3,200 in food and donations from a fundraiser conducted by the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation (SCFB) Central District County Women’s…
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Palmetto AgriBusiness Council elects new officers
February 6, 2019The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) announced the election of officers for 2019. Cam Crawford, President and CEO of the Forestry Association of South Carolina, was elected Chairman. Harry L. Ott,…
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Ten at the Top announces Board of Director additions
February 6, 2019Ten at the Top (TATT), a non-profit organization created to foster collaboration and planning in South Carolina’s Upstate region, has announced its new board members for the 2019-2021 term. They…
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The 15th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby coming May 4th
February 6, 2019The Reedy River Duck Derby is back to celebrate the 15th year of the annual fundraiser that sends more than 10,000 yellow rubber ducks over the Reedy River Falls. The…
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Recognition for Paul Harris Donors
February 6, 2019
Capital Rotary members Jay von Kolnitz (right in photo) and Jack Williamson (center) were recognized by club president Philip Flynn (left) on Feb. 6 for their latest donations to The…
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Palmetto AgriBusiness Council elects new officers
February 6, 2019The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) announced the election of officers for 2019. Cam Crawford, President and CEO of the Forestry Association of South Carolina, was elected Chairman. Harry L. Ott,…
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Special Olympics Polar Plunge to help support 29,000 athletes
February 5, 2019It’s Polar Plunge Season in SC! Join the fun in 2019 and You can make a difference for the athletes in South Carolina! Take the plunge and help…
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SC State Fair accepting applications for Ride of Your Life Scholarship
February 4, 2019
2019 marks 22nd year of helping South Carolina students pay for college. The South Carolina State Fair is accepting applications for its Ride of your Life Scholarship program. Fifty $6,000…
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Dominion Energy awards $10,000 grant to Central SC Habitat for Humanity
February 4, 2019Dominion Energy awarded a $10,000 grant to Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity in support of its Neighborhood Revitalization program. Kristen Beckham, external affairs representative with Dominion Energy, presented Habitat…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art now offering free admission to city employees
February 4, 2019Today the Gibbes Museum of Art announced it is now offering free admission to City of Charleston employees with valid ID. As Charleston’s only visual arts museum, the Gibbes is…
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Red Dress Sundays coming to Charleston
February 4, 2019Until now, Red Dress Sunday, an annual event promoting awareness about women’s heart health among church congregations, has been confined to four U.S. states. The event began in February 2005…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation inducts Fellows
February 4, 2019Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, formerly Palmetto Health Foundation, announced Marty Bridges, Frank Brown and Isabel Law (posthumously) have been inducted as Fellows. The Fellows distinction honors individuals whose contributions of…
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Dominion Energy awards $10,000 grant to Central SC Habitat for Humanity
February 4, 2019Dominion Energy awarded a $10,000 grant to Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity in support of its Neighborhood Revitalization program. Kristen Beckham, external affairs representative with Dominion Energy, presented Habitat…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation inducts Fellows
February 4, 2019
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, formerly Palmetto Health Foundation, announced Marty Bridges, Frank Brown and Isabel Law (posthumously) have been inducted as Fellows. The Fellows distinction honors individuals whose contributions of…
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Rebuild Upstate announces two new board members
February 1, 2019Rebuild Upstate has elected two new members to join the its board for 2019. The two newest additions to the team are Johnathan Hill and Ashley Brooks. Hill is founder…
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Non Profit Minute – Megan Seiner, SC Bar Foundation
January 31, 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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Talented Tenth to host annual conference, The 2019 SC Convening: Access. Service. Elevation – February 7-9
January 31, 2019Talented Tenth, a Columbia-based young professionals’ organization founded by City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, presents the Annual Talented Tenth Conference, The 2019 SC Convening: Access. Service. Elevation. The conference,…
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Rotarians view Nephron expansion
January 31, 2019Capital Rotary members got a firsthand look Jan. 30 at Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation’s expanded facility in Lexington County. The $125 million investment adds 36,000 square feet of manufacturing space to…
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Talented Tenth to host annual conference, The 2019 SC Convening: Access. Service. Elevation – February 7-9
January 31, 2019
Talented Tenth, a Columbia-based young professionals’ organization founded by City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, presents the Annual Talented Tenth Conference, The 2019 SC Convening: Access. Service. Elevation. The conference,…
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Rotarians view Nephron expansion
January 31, 2019
Capital Rotary members got a firsthand look Jan. 30 at Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation’s expanded facility in Lexington County. The $125 million investment adds 36,000 square feet of manufacturing space to…
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Midlands Diversity Leaders Initiative Spring 2019 – Class XII
January 30, 2019Mike Adams Vice President, Business Development & Government Relations Goodwill Industries of Upstate Midlands SC Columbia Sean Baird Senior Vice President and CFO Snider Fleet Solutions Newton Betty Best Director…
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National nonprofit StriveTogether awards $150,000 grant to TCCC
January 30, 2019
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to improving educational outcomes for all students in the region, has received $150,000 from StriveTogether, a national nonprofit working to bring communities…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands expands services in Sumter County, seeks volunteers for new office project
January 29, 2019
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) is moving to 21 North Harvin Street in downtown Sumter, South Carolina. The new office will accommodate two full-time clinicians, a full-time advocate,…
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Charleston Animal Society receives $120K to share expertise with animal shelters across the US, thanks to Maddie
January 29, 2019
Charleston Animal Society has received two grants totaling $120,000 from Maddie’s Fund®, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals, to…
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Junior League of Greenville announces two new focus areas
January 29, 2019
The Junior League of Greenville (JLG) released two new focus areas, concentrating its resources and initiatives around eradicating human trafficking and promoting economic mobility for women within the Upstate region.…
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Greenville Tech Foundation elects officers and adds board members
January 29, 2019
The Greenville Tech Foundation is a non-profit governed by a board of directors comprised of recognized leaders in business, industry, and the professions. New officers have been announced for the…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® announces Midlands South Carolina Student(s) of the Year Campaign Launch
January 29, 2019Candidates for Students of the Year sign up for a fierce seven-week fundraising competition, for which they appeal to family and friends to raise critical funds, which LLS deploys…
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Thousands expected to attend sixth annual girl-empowerment conference – March 30
January 29, 2019Nationally recognized speakers and entertainers in-store for event North Charleston, SC – Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.) is hosting the sixth annual Dream Girls Conference, its largest event of the…
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United Way opens tax season with two free filing options
January 29, 2019Upstate South Carolina taxpayers can have their taxes prepared and filed for free as United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program opens its 13th year with both in-person and…
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Dr. Manika Sharma from Pediatrix Medical Group to serve as March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction event chair
January 29, 2019
The March of the Dimes is pleased to announce that Dr. Manika Sharma, of Columbia, SC, will serve as the chair for the 2019 Columbia Signature Chefs Auction. The event will…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces CEO succession plan
January 29, 2019Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced that William Tiller, president and CEO, will depart the organization this month after a successful 5-year career helping to drive the organization’s overall strategy and vision.…
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Thousands expected to attend sixth annual girl-empowerment conference – March 30
January 29, 2019Nationally recognized speakers and entertainers in-store for event North Charleston, SC – Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.) is hosting the sixth annual Dream Girls Conference, its largest event of the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® announces Midlands South Carolina Student(s) of the Year Campaign Launch
January 29, 2019Candidates for Students of the Year sign up for a fierce seven-week fundraising competition, for which they appeal to family and friends to raise critical funds, which LLS deploys…
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Thousands expected to attend sixth annual girl-empowerment conference – March 30
January 29, 2019
Nationally recognized speakers and entertainers in-store for event North Charleston, SC – Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.) is hosting the sixth annual Dream Girls Conference, its largest event of the…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces CEO Succession Plan
January 29, 2019
Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced that William Tiller, president and CEO, will depart the organization this month after a successful 5-year career helping to drive the organization’s overall strategy and vision.…
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Get to Know 2018-2019 Richland Library Board of Trustees
January 25, 2019Four, new faces are serving on the Richland Library Board of Trustees. We’re proud to announce the following appointments for 2018-2019: Jennifer Ford works as a privacy officer in the…
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Local church presents check to Richland County Sheriff’s Foundation
January 25, 2019By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Members of the Korean Community Presbyterian Church in downtown Columbia presented Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott with a check in the amount…
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Local church presents check to Richland County Sheriff’s Foundation
January 25, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Members of the Korean Community Presbyterian Church in downtown Columbia presented Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott with a check in the amount…
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Get to Know 2018-2019 Richland Library Board of Trustees
January 25, 2019
Four, new faces are serving on the Richland Library Board of Trustees. We’re proud to announce the following appointments for 2018-2019: Jennifer Ford works as a privacy officer in the…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. welcomes new members to its Board of Directors
January 24, 2019The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), a nonprofit, established in 1960, has elected three new Directors to the Board for 2019-2021. Shayla Merritt, Associate/Marketing and Communications Manager for Stevens…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. welcomes new members to its Board of Directors
January 24, 2019The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), a nonprofit, established in 1960, has elected three new Directors to the Board for 2019-2021. Shayla Merritt, Associate/Marketing and Communications Manager for Stevens…
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2020 census participation key for SC
January 23, 2019In their Jan. 23 meeting Capital Rotarians were urged to help educate, inspire and encourage South Carolinians to participate in the nation’s 2020 census. Guest speaker Doris Greene (at left…
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United Way of the Midlands’ Volunteer Center now accepting project proposals for its annual Volunteer Week
January 23, 2019United Way of the Midlands announced it is officially accepting project proposals from local nonprofit agencies through February 5 to be considered for its annual Volunteer Week held April 8…
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