BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees raise $2.8 million for United Way
October 16, 2018BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina officially announced its annual United Way campaign results totaling a record $2.8 million. “The employees of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina are one of our…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees raise $2.8 million for United Way
October 16, 2018BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina officially announced its annual United Way campaign results totaling a record $2.8 million. “The employees of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina are one of our…
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SCHA awards $50,000 in grants for healthcare education at Clemson, USC
October 15, 2018
The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) has awarded Clemson University and the University of South Carolina $25,000 each to support the development of a high-quality healthcare workforce, with the potential…
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Construction begins on the Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center
October 15, 2018
Leadership Center takes shape in Columbia; Call to action for community This is a game-changer for our girls. The Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center is positioned to be a…
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A Midlands business donates $5000 to Homeless No More
October 15, 2018Thompson Funeral Home presented a check for $5,000 to Homeless No More President and CEO, Lila Anna Sauls to support the programs of St. Lawrence Place and help families in the…
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A Midlands business donates $5000 to Homeless No More
October 15, 2018Thompson Funeral Home presented a check for $5,000 to Homeless No More President and CEO, Lila Anna Sauls to support the programs of St. Lawrence Place and help families in the…
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Midlands Green Award Nomination open until October 29th
October 12, 2018Midlands Green Award Nomination open until October 29th The Midlands Green Awards are being presented by Keep the Midlands Beautiful and will be presented on November 16th at the 7th…
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Midlands Green Award Nomination open until October 29th
October 12, 2018
Midlands Green Award Nomination open until October 29th The Midlands Green Awards are being presented by Keep the Midlands Beautiful and will be presented on November 16th at the 7th…
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Columbia Police Department donates over 3,000 lbs. of supplies for disaster relief
October 10, 2018
The Columbia Police Department, in partnership with Serve & Connect donated over 3,000 lbs. of food and supplies and 10 pallets of water to those affected by flooding from Hurricane…
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Unique Boutique Serves Cancer Survivors
October 10, 2018Capital Rotarians heard the story of a unique boutique that helps cancer survivors feel whole again from the business founders – Sherry Norris (standing in photo) and Kim Neel…
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Able SC files trademark infringement lawsuit against Office of the Treasurer
October 10, 2018Nonprofit Focused on Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Aims to Avoid Confusion with “SC Able” Savings Program Able South Carolina (Able SC), a statewide nonprofit empowering individuals with disabilities to live…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation Awards $90,000 to 3 South Carolina Nonprofits
October 10, 2018
The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation announced its second annual multi-year grant cycle donations, granting a total of $90,000 over three years to three South Carolina charities that benefit child…
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Able SC files trademark infringement lawsuit against Office of the Treasurer
October 10, 2018
Nonprofit Focused on Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Aims to Avoid Confusion with “SC Able” Savings Program Able South Carolina (Able SC), a statewide nonprofit empowering individuals with disabilities to live…
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Unique Boutique Serves Cancer Survivors
October 10, 2018Capital Rotarians heard the story of a unique boutique that helps cancer survivors feel whole again from the business founders – Sherry Norris (standing in photo) and Kim Neel…
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One SC Fund awards $165,000 for Hurricane Florence relief
October 9, 2018Over $3.6 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the first round of grant awards for Hurricane Florence relief and recovery…
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Unique Docs Who Rock event to benefit Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
October 9, 2018Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) is pleased to announce a spectacular musical event benefiting incredible local children. On Saturday, March 9th, the Spartanburg County Medical Society Alliance,…
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One SC Fund awards $165,000 for Hurricane Florence relief
October 9, 2018
Over $3.6 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the first round of grant awards for Hurricane Florence relief and recovery…
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SOL Partners with SOS Lowcountry (Share Our Suzy) to raise money for local breast cancer patients
October 8, 2018
Starting now through Saturday, November 17, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mt. Pleasant, Summerville and Downtown Charleston will be raising money to help local women fighting breast cancer.…
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Ribbon-cutting for The Nieri Family Cottage at Boys Farm of Newberry October 13, 2018 at 2:00 PM
October 8, 2018
The Midlands children’s home, Boys Farm of Newberry will welcome a third residency cottage named “The Nieri Family Cottage” on October 13, 2018. A ribbon-cutting will be held at 2:00…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $265,450 in Fall funding
October 8, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2018 grant cycle. These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of…
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South Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention marks 10 year anniversary
October 8, 2018
This October, the South Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention marks ten years of dedicated service in raising suicide awareness and prevention programs. The local chapter’s first…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards Caritas grants to organizations supporting Lexington and Richland Counties
October 8, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2018 grant cycle. These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of…
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Congaree Land Trust presents Fall Celebration
October 8, 2018EASTOVER, SC—Join Congaree Land Trust (CLT) for its annual Fall Celebration, an afternoon dedicated to honoring the natural splendor and beauty of central South Carolina. Hosted at Wavering Place on…
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Community Forums on Incarceration, Recidivism & Reentry
October 8, 2018Announcing 3 special events on 10/11 and 10/12 featuring Becca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms, Nashville, TN (www.thistlefarms.org) A Heavenly Evening ~ Dinner with Becca Stevens October 11 at 6:30pm…
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Congaree Land Trust presents Fall Celebration
October 8, 2018EASTOVER, SC—Join Congaree Land Trust (CLT) for its annual Fall Celebration, an afternoon dedicated to honoring the natural splendor and beauty of central South Carolina. Hosted at Wavering Place on…
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FAFSA opens Oct. 1 for students going to college in 2019-2020
October 4, 2018
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened today for students who are planning to attend college in the 2019-2020 school year. Filling out the FAFSA is the first step for…
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Annual Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch opening October 6
October 4, 2018Piles and piles of pumpkins—thousands of them—in all shapes and sizes will go on sale starting next Saturday, October 6, as part of the annual Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch.. But…
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One SC Fund awards $165,000 for Hurricane Florence relief over $3.6 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception
October 4, 2018The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the first round of grant awards for Hurricane Florence relief and recovery projects across South Carolina. Grantees will receive a total of…
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Join thousands of walkers and runners on Oct. 13 for the 28th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K
October 4, 2018Thousands of walkers and runners are anticipated for the 28th annual Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K Saturday, Oct. 13, at Spirit Communications Park,…
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Join thousands of walkers and runners on Oct. 13 for the 28th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K
October 4, 2018
Thousands of walkers and runners are anticipated for the 28th annual Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K Saturday, Oct. 13, at Spirit Communications Park,…
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Non Profit Minute – Tony McDade, United Ministries
October 3, 2018
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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South Carolina Dance Company launches month-long fundraiser benefiting dancers against cancer
October 3, 2018
South Carolina Dance Company (SCDC), celebrating its 15th year during the 2018-2019 season, is launching a month-long fundraiser throughout October benefiting Dancers Against Cancer (DAC), a charity organization that provides…
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Recognition for Paul Harris donor
October 3, 2018Capital Rotary member Gene Oliver (center in photo) was recognized Oct. 3 for his latest donation to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs promoting peace and world understanding.…
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Authority Works to Provide Affordable Housing
October 3, 2018Columbia Housing Authority’s goal has not changed since its 1934 founding – it works to provide affordable homes for city and Richland County residents. That mission was explained by executive…
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Columbia’s EngenuitySC announces John Lumpkin as 2018 Vision Award Winner
October 3, 2018Nonprofit Recognizes Decades of Work Toward a More Competitive and Prosperous Midlands EngenuitySC, the Columbia-based nonprofit focused on enhancing the Midlands’ competitiveness and prosperity, has presented John Lumpkin with its…
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Dictionary project serves students
October 3, 2018Capital Rotary Club members John Guignard (standing left rear) and Rowland Alston (standing right rear) helped deliver new paperback dictionaries to this Arden Elementary School third-grade class as part of…
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Columbia’s EngenuitySC announces John Lumpkin as 2018 Vision Award Winner
October 3, 2018Nonprofit Recognizes Decades of Work Toward a More Competitive and Prosperous Midlands EngenuitySC, the Columbia-based nonprofit focused on enhancing the Midlands’ competitiveness and prosperity, has presented John Lumpkin with its…
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Recognition for Paul Harris donor
October 3, 2018
Capital Rotary member Gene Oliver (center in photo) was recognized Oct. 3 for his latest donation to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs promoting peace and world understanding.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Authority Works to Provide Affordable Housing
October 3, 2018
Columbia Housing Authority’s goal has not changed since its 1934 founding – it works to provide affordable homes for city and Richland County residents. That mission was explained by executive…
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Dictionary project serves students
October 3, 2018Capital Rotary Club members John Guignard (standing left rear) and Rowland Alston (standing right rear) helped deliver new paperback dictionaries to this Arden Elementary School third-grade class as part of…
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The South Carolina Writers’ Association – Pawleys Island Writers’ Conference receives grant from the South Carolina Humanities
October 2, 2018Writers from all over South Carolina are attending the Pawleys Island Writer’s Conference hosted by the South Carolina Writers’ Association (SCWA). Thanks, in part, to a $1,000 grant from South…
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Palmetto Health Foundation awarded $350,000 to name the Sandra and Leon Levine Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Children’s Hospital
October 1, 2018The Leon Levine Foundation awards Palmetto Health Foundation $350,000 to name the Sandra and Leon Levine Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF)…
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Over 30 Midlands companies contribute $4.5 million to United Way of the Midlands since July 1
October 1, 2018United Way of the Midlands has begun its annual fundraising campaign with employees of 37 companies in the Midlands running early campaigns contributing $4.5 million since July 1, 2018. “Every…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands Grand Opening in Clarendon County
October 1, 2018
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) announces the grand opening of a permanent office in Clarendon County on Wednesday, October 3. STSM’s Clarendon County office is located at 16B…
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Over 30 Midlands companies contribute $4.5 million to United Way of the Midlands since July 1
October 1, 2018
United Way of the Midlands has begun its annual fundraising campaign with employees of 37 companies in the Midlands running early campaigns contributing $4.5 million since July 1, 2018. “Every…
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Palmetto Health Foundation awarded $350,000 to name the Sandra and Leon Levine Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Children’s Hospital
October 1, 2018
The Leon Levine Foundation awards Palmetto Health Foundation $350,000 to name the Sandra and Leon Levine Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF)…
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New conservation easement conserves 1,000+ acres in Sumter County
September 28, 2018Over 1,075 acres of forested land have been protected in Sumter County thanks to the efforts of Dixie Plantation Limited Partnership, the Congaree Land Trust (CLT), the U.S. Department of…
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New conservation easement conserves 1,000+ acres in Sumter County
September 28, 2018
Over 1,075 acres of forested land have been protected in Sumter County thanks to the efforts of Dixie Plantation Limited Partnership, the Congaree Land Trust (CLT), the U.S. Department of…
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Tammy Whaley joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina board of directors
September 26, 2018Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Tammy E. Whaley, Chief Communications Officer for the University of South Carolina Upstate, has been elected to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed…
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Governor sees ‘great opportunity’ for SC
September 26, 2018South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster told Capital Rotarians that the state is “on the edge of great prosperity” and must not miss the “window of opportunity for economic expansion and…
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