Hundreds of Jeeps make a child’s dream come true – July 7
July 5, 2018
Curing Kids Cancer is teaming up with the family of 9-year-old Landon Derrick to fill the infield of Historic Columbia Speedway with 1,000 Jeeps on Saturday, July 7. The event,…
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LRADAC celebrates 40th anniversary
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018, marked a major milestone for LRADAC: its 40th anniversary. While much has changed since July 1978, LRADAC is still dedicated and working to create and support pathways…
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Salute from the Shore to feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-16s flyover of Lake Murray on July 4th
June 29, 2018
The F-16s will perform a Salute from the (In)Shore of Lake Murray at 1:45 on July 4th Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic…
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Helping Hands for Rural Paws kicks off in Hollywood
June 28, 2018
Charleston Animal Society’s three-year rural animal welfare pilot program, “Helping Hands for Rural Paws,” launched on Saturday, June 23, in Hollywood, SC. Funded by WaterShed Animal Fund, the program will…
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Non Profit Minute – Lila Anna Sauls, Homeless No More
June 28, 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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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $95,000 to 5 organizations
June 28, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is pleased to announce the 2018 Collaboration for Ministry Initiative (CMI) grants totaling $95,000 to five organizations. This Initiative was established in 2003…
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Greenville Women Giving awards Jasmine Road $100,000 to fund transformative program for women
June 27, 2018Jasmine Road announced the support of Greenville Women Giving (GWG) through a grant in the amount of $100,000. Jasmine Road is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission focused on providing…
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Jasmine Road announces Tomkins as new Residence Manager
June 27, 2018
Jasmine Road is pleased to announce that Sally Tomkins has been named the Residence Manager for the the nonprofit’s first safe house. Jasmine Road is a 501(c)3 organization with a…
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Buncombe Street UMC expands staff
June 27, 2018
Buncombe Street United Methodist Church (BSUMC), recently hired two new staff, Angela Galbreath as Communications Director and Andrew (Andy) Fox as Director of Youth Ministries. Ms. Galbreath joins BSUMC as…
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Vietnam War tunnel rats crawled into danger
June 27, 2018Crawling through Viet Cong tunnels during his Vietnam War service was always an exercise in potential danger, according to C.W. Bowman, Capital Rotary guest speaker for June 27 (at left…
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United Way of the Midlands invests millions to address critical health and human service needs
June 27, 2018United Way of the Midlands is investing $3.7 million in grants for its 2018-2019 fiscal year to fight to improve the health, education and financial stability of everyone in the…
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Vietnam War tunnel rats crawled into danger
June 27, 2018
Crawling through Viet Cong tunnels during his Vietnam War service was always an exercise in potential danger, according to C.W. Bowman, Capital Rotary guest speaker for June 27 (at left…
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United Way of the Midlands invests millions to address critical health and human service needs
June 27, 2018
United Way of the Midlands is investing $3.7 million in grants for its 2018-2019 fiscal year to fight to improve the health, education and financial stability of everyone in the…
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Jackson, Postlewait elected to TCCC Board of Directors
June 25, 2018
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC), a nonprofit organization that works to improve educational outcomes for all, has added new board members. On June 20, the TCCC Board of Directors…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center releases 2017 Annual Report
June 25, 2018The Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center helped 1,674 children in 2017 and has now helped more than 28,000 children since opening in 1991. These statistics released in their 2017 Annual…
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Greenville mom wins big in national savings competition sponsored by EARN.org & Commonwealth
June 25, 2018Single mother is awarded $5,000 Grand Prize by EARN.org and Commonwealth, nonprofits that empower financially vulnerable Americans to take charge of their financial lives Savers Win, a nationwide tax season savings…
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City’s Pet of the Week: Wilma
June 21, 2018Meet Animal Services’ new Pet of the Week, Wilma. Wilma is a 2-year-old brown lab mix. She is very mellow and loves to play!Her favorite thing to…
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Bank of America supports Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina in the Midlands and Low Country
June 21, 2018The Bank of America Foundation has made a $15,000 grant to Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina to support their programs in the areas of financial literacy, workforce readiness, and…
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A Child’s Haven celebrates the Grand Opening of Parent-Child Interaction Garden
June 21, 2018A Child’s Haven celebrated the Grand Opening of The Joy in Childhood Foundation Parent-Child Interaction Garden with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 1, 2018. Our garden project incorporates…
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Capital Rotary installs 2018-2019 leadership
June 21, 2018New 2018-2019 officers and directors for Capital Rotary were sworn into office on June 20 at an assembly to review club accomplishments since last July. Pictured are (from left)…
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Capital Rotary installs 2018-2019 leadership
June 21, 2018New 2018-2019 officers and directors for Capital Rotary were sworn into office on June 20 at an assembly to review club accomplishments since last July. Pictured are (from left)…
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2018 Rotarian of the Year recognized
June 21, 2018
Outgoing Capital Rotary Club president Blake DuBose presents the 2018 Rotarian of the Year plaque to public relations chair Pete Pillow (left) in recognition of his dedicated service and loyal…
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Non Profit Minute – Louis Yuhasz, Founder, Louie’s Kids
June 20, 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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“Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia Area” to host town hall meeting and seeks public input on planning process early findings
June 20, 2018
One Columbia for Arts & History, which advises, amplifies and advocates for the unified arts and history community, announces that, as a part of“Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia…
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Epworth Ice Cream now available
June 20, 2018
Epworth Ice Cream has announced that it will now be available at area churches through special events and locally owned retailers. One hundred percent of all profits will benefit Epworth…
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2018 Rotarian of the Year recognized
June 20, 2018Outgoing Capital Rotary Club president Blake DuBose presents the 2018 Rotarian of the Year plaque to public relations chair Pete Pillow (left) in recognition of his dedicated service and loyal…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation will move office to BullStreet District in Fall 2018
June 20, 2018Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy, will move in late Fall 2018 to a new, light-filled office in the First Base Building in the BullStreet District in…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation will move office to BullStreet District in Fall 2018
June 20, 2018Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy, will move in late Fall 2018 to a new, light-filled office in the First Base Building in the BullStreet District in…
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Camp Happy Days’ week long camp for Kids Kickin’ Cancer filled with life changing opportunities, memories and bonding!
June 19, 2018
July 1st through July 7th, over 270 children battling cancer and their siblings from South Carolina will attend Camp Happy Days’ annual camp at Camp Bob Cooper in Summerton, South Carolina. Since…
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COR welcomes Chase Heatherly, anticipates active second half of 2018
June 19, 2018Columbia Opportunity Resource welcomed to its board of directors Chase Heatherly, Publisher and Advertising Director for Free Times, Columbia’s alternative weekly newspaper. COR’s board of directors oversees both administrative and…
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COR welcomes Chase Heatherly, anticipates active second half of 2018
June 19, 2018
Columbia Opportunity Resource welcomed to its board of directors Chase Heatherly, Publisher and Advertising Director for Free Times, Columbia’s alternative weekly newspaper. COR’s board of directors oversees both administrative and…
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TCCC receives $40,000 grant to focus on FAFSA
June 18, 2018
Charleston one of 25 cities selected for FAFSA Completion Challenge National College Access Network (NCAN) has selected Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) to receive a $40,000 grant for the 2018-2019…
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Habitat for Humanity dedicates seventh CEO Build home
June 18, 2018
More than 30 local business leaders dedicated a home on Friday, June 15 as part of the seventh Habitat for Humanity CEO Build in the Grace Point Community. The annual…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced its 2018 Leadership in Diversity and Legislative Champion Awardees
June 18, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina will honor PASOs (Leadership in Diversity) and Representative Neal Collins (Legislative Champion) at the 2018 Leadership in Diversity & Legislative Champion Awards…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina hires Mark S. Ward II as Project Coordinator and Special Assistant
June 18, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Mark S. Ward II has joined the staff as Project Coordinator and Special Assistant. In his role as Project Coordinator and Special Assistant,…
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United Way of the Midlands calls for volunteers to support hunger relief for adult seniors with limited access to resources
June 18, 2018Seniors are experiencing hunger and food insecurity in Fairfield, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties and United Way of the Midlands has asked the community to help. “Senior meal delivery doesn’t…
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United Way of the Midlands calls for volunteers to support hunger relief for adult seniors with limited access to resources
June 18, 2018
Seniors are experiencing hunger and food insecurity in Fairfield, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties and United Way of the Midlands has asked the community to help. “Senior meal delivery doesn’t…
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Mobile Meals of Spartanburg reaches GuideStar Platinum
June 14, 2018
Allows donors to focus on progress and results MOBILE MEALS OF SPARTANBURG earned the 2018 Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the…
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Project Lifesaver finds lost loved ones
June 14, 2018
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Project Lifesaver team aims to “bring loved ones home” safely when electronic tracking is needed to find at-risk wanderers – clients with Alzheimer’s, autism, Downs…
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Project Lifesaver finds lost loved ones
June 13, 2018The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Project Lifesaver team aims to “bring loved ones home” safely when electronic tracking is needed to find at-risk wanderers – clients with Alzheimer’s, autism, Downs…
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Non Profit Minute – Julie Smithwick, PASOs
June 13, 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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Past Scholarship Recipient Pays Visit to Rotary
June 13, 2018Paul Gillam (left in photo), a member of Capital Rotary’s scholarship selection committee, welcomes College of Charleston graduate Victoria Bailey to the June 13 weekly meeting. Bailey, recipient of a…
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Past Scholarship Recipient Pays Visit to Rotary
June 13, 2018
Paul Gillam (left in photo), a member of Capital Rotary’s scholarship selection committee, welcomes College of Charleston graduate Victoria Bailey to the June 13 weekly meeting. Bailey, recipient of a…
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Historic Columbia welcomes Megan Plott as new Director of Development
June 12, 2018Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Megan Plott has joined the organization as the new director of development. In this leadership role, Plott will oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation…
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Historic Columbia welcomes Megan Plott as new Director of Development
June 12, 2018
Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Megan Plott has joined the organization as the new director of development. In this leadership role, Plott will oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation…
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United Way of the Piedmont free tax preparation program has record-breaking year
June 11, 2018
Every year, United Way of the Piedmont volunteers prepare tax returns free of charge for low- to moderate-income working families in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties through Volunteer Income Tax…
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Michelin builds Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County’s 355th home
June 11, 2018
When we consider the many challenges facing our community today, affordable housing comes to the forefront. For over 15 years, there has been a true collaborative effort by Habitat for…
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Veterans for Manufacturing course graduates eighteen
June 11, 2018Palmetto Warriors Connection (PWC) held its second Veterans For Manufacturing graduation ceremony on Friday, May 18 in which 18 local veterans were awarded basic certifications in Forklift Operations, CNC Machine…
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A Capital Social at Historic Hangar
June 8, 2018
Capital Rotary held a club social event June 6 at the new Hunter-Gatherer brew pub located in Columbia’s historic Curtiss-Wright Hangar at Jim Hamilton-L.B. Owens Airport. The steel and glass…
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A Capital Social at Historic Hangar
June 7, 2018Capital Rotary held a club social event June 6 at the new Hunter-Gatherer brew pub located in Columbia’s historic Curtiss-Wright Hangar at Jim Hamilton-L.B. Owens Airport. The steel and glass…
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