Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative announces record breaking funds raised from 21st annual Blued Ridge Fest
June 6, 2018Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative announced that the 21st annual Blue Ridge Fest, held on May 4, 2018, raised a record breaking amount of $225,000 to benefit local non-profit organizations in…
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Parents and grandparents, business and civic leaders unite to form Charleston Coalition for Kids
June 6, 2018
Group calls for real, transformative change for Charleston County Schools Today, dozens of Charleston County parents, grandparents, business and civic leaders officially announced the formation of Charleston Coalition for Kids.…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards over $400,000 in scholarships, highest total to date
June 6, 2018Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ expert in philanthropy, has awarded over $400,000 in scholarships, the largest amount granted since the Foundation’s founding in 1984. Scholarships will go to some…
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Salvation Army requesting community support for summer day camp program – June 11-20
June 5, 2018
The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ Summer Day Camp starts Monday, June 11 for children in the 1st – 5th grade. Summer Day Camp will run for six weeks starting…
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Dr. Laura Basile of University of South Carolina/Palmetto Health Richland to serve as March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction chair
June 1, 2018
The March of the Dimes is pleased to announce that Laura Basile, M.D., M.S.P.H is serving as the chair for the 2018 Signature Chefs Auction in Columbia. As the event…
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Charleston Animal Society over capacity: Adoption Crisis
May 31, 2018
Charleston Animal Society is making an urgent plea to the community to please make room for one more. “In the past few weeks, we have been flooded with a late…
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South Carolina Non-profit breaks ground on a NEW Senior SmartHOME
May 30, 2018Legacy Home for Older Adults SC UpLift Community Outreach broke ground for the SC UpLift’s Legacy Home Renovation Project for Older Adults. SC UpLift Legacy Home for Older…
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Rotary Schooled on Blockchain Technology
May 30, 2018Blockchain – the technology behind Bitcoin – has potential uses far beyond digital currencies. That’s what Capital Rotarians heard from May 30 guest speaker Dr. Dirk Brown, shown with club…
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Rotary Schooled on Blockchain Technology
May 30, 2018
Blockchain – the technology behind Bitcoin – has potential uses far beyond digital currencies. That’s what Capital Rotarians heard from May 30 guest speaker Dr. Dirk Brown, shown with club…
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Pawmetto Lifeline offers camps for animal-loving children
May 28, 2018
Pawmetto Lifeline will host four sessions of its popular Fur Friends Summer Camp this summer in June and July. Fur Friends Summer Camp is the perfect opportunity for children to…
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Riverside students help complete Habitat house in Greer
May 24, 2018
GREER, S.C. – Kanya Johnson got a special welcome as she moved into her new home on Fairview Avenue today as many Riverside High School students were there to cheer…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina promotes Chynna A. Phillips to Research and Policy Manager
May 24, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is proud to announce the promotion of Chynna A. Phillips to Research and Policy Manager. As Research and Policy Manager, Chynna will be an…
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Babcock Center welcomes new President & CEO
May 24, 2018
The Babcock Center Board of Directors announced the appointment of Mr. Thoyd B. Warren as the new President & CEO of the Babcock Center. Mr. Warren is stepping into the…
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Rotary Speaker Details Life in China
May 24, 2018
Capital Rotarians were briefed on life in China when former club member Qing Wang was May 23rd’s weekly guest speaker. Wang – now a member of Five Points Rotary –…
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Babcock Center welcomes new President & CEO
May 23, 2018The Babcock Center Board of Directors announced the appointment of Mr. Thoyd B. Warren as the new President & CEO of the Babcock Center. Mr. Warren is stepping into the…
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Rotary Speaker Details Life in China
May 23, 2018Capital Rotarians were briefed on life in China when former club member Qing Wang was May 23rd’s weekly guest speaker. Wang – now a member of Five Points Rotary –…
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Riggs Partners announces 2018 Creative Marathon for nonprofits
May 23, 2018
Riggs Partners will hold its 21st annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands and Upstate-area nonprofits on October 18–19, 2017. CreateAthon is a 24-hour creative marathon during which professionals provide marketing services to nonprofit organizations…
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FAVOR Greenville receives $100,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving
May 22, 2018At their Annual Meeting on May 15th, Greenville Women Giving (GWG) awarded FAVOR Greenville a $100,000 grant. FAVOR Greenville will use the monies to provide vital recovery services to the…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center announces two new board members
May 22, 2018Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is pleased to announce the election of two new members to its Board…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Midlands Chapter announces 2018 Man & Woman of the Year winners
May 22, 2018A Columbia woman and a Lexington man have been named the winners of this year’s Man & Woman of the Year of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Midlands’s chapter.…
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LRADAC receives overall Safety Award with highest scores from Palmetto Hospital Trust
May 22, 2018LRADAC received the 2017 Safety Award from the Palmetto Hospital Trust (PHT) and a $5,000 incentive for its overall safety outcomes. “Our agency had the highest scores and fewest injuries…
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LRADAC receives overall Safety Award with highest scores from Palmetto Hospital Trust
May 22, 2018
LRADAC received the 2017 Safety Award from the Palmetto Hospital Trust (PHT) and a $5,000 incentive for its overall safety outcomes. “Our agency had the highest scores and fewest injuries…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Midlands Chapter announces 2018 Man & Woman of the Year winners
May 22, 2018A Columbia woman and a Lexington man have been named the winners of this year’s Man & Woman of the Year of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Midlands’s chapter.…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands awarded $88,540 by Greenville Women Giving
May 21, 2018
Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands was awarded $88,540 Tuesday by Greenville Women Giving. The funded program, Girls Who Thrive, will deliver the Girl Scouting proven leadership program to…
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19th annual Healthy Learners Champions for Children Golf Tournament in Memory of George Younginer hits the links October 24
May 21, 2018
An exciting day of golf, food, entertainment and prizes will raise money to help remove health barriers to learning for South Carolina children The 19th annual Healthy Learners Champions for Children Golf…
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National Salvation Army Week events scheduled for next week
May 21, 2018
The Salvation Army of the Midlands will be celebrating National Salvation Army Week next week from Monday, May 21 to Sunday, May 27. Throughout the week, several events will be hosted…
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Salvation Army seeking financial support for summer day camps program
May 18, 2018The Salvation Army of the Midlands will provide day camp for children in the 1st through 5th grade for six weeks this summer. Day camp will start on June 11…
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Salvation Army seeking financial support for summer day camps program
May 18, 2018The Salvation Army of the Midlands will provide day camp for children in the 1st through 5th grade for six weeks this summer. Day camp will start on June 11…
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National Salvation Army Week events scheduled for next week – May 21-27
May 18, 2018
The Salvation Army of the Midlands will be celebrating National Salvation Army Week next week from Monday, May 21 to Sunday, May 27. Throughout the week, several events will be…
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Palmetto Health Foundation Public Relations team recognized with SCPRSA Awards
May 17, 2018Palmetto Health Foundation’s Public Relations team was recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The awards recognize South Carolina…
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Rotarians get “Straight Poop” about Riverbanks compost
May 17, 2018Capital Rotary members got the “straight poop” about Riverbanks Zoo’s composting success from guest speaker John Davis on May 16. Davis (left, in photo with Rotarian Bud Foy) said the…
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Rotarians get “Straight Poop” about Riverbanks compost
May 17, 2018
Capital Rotary members got the “straight poop” about Riverbanks Zoo’s composting success from guest speaker John Davis on May 16. Davis (left, in photo with Rotarian Bud Foy) said the…
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Palmetto Health Foundation Public Relations team recognized with SCPRSA Awards
May 17, 2018
Palmetto Health Foundation’s Public Relations team was recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The awards recognize South Carolina…
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East Cooper Habitat for Humanity, Lowe’s and 50 women build with families in Huger during National Women Build Week
May 16, 2018
This past week, East Cooper Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s hosted the annual National Women Build Week from May 5-13 where, women volunteers and Habitat homeowners will unite nationwide to…
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Sysco funds the expansion of the Lowcountry Food Bank produce cooler
May 16, 2018
Sysco formally announced today funding to the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) for the expansion of its produce cooler at the LCFB. Additional produce cooler space will enable the LCFB to…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Lowe’s call on women across Greenville, South Carolina to get involved in their community during National Women Build Week 2018
May 14, 2018
For the 11th year, Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s are engaging women nationwide to work together to build Habitat homes during this year’s National Women Build Week from May 5-13.…
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Rotary contributes to polio eradication effort
May 10, 2018Rotary clubs worldwide are the heart and soul of an unprecedented effort to eradicate polio, an effort leading to a 99% drop in cases of the once-widespread disease. Capital Rotary…
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Rotary contributes to polio eradication effort
May 10, 2018
Rotary clubs worldwide are the heart and soul of an unprecedented effort to eradicate polio, an effort leading to a 99% drop in cases of the once-widespread disease. Capital Rotary…
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Folly Association of Business donates $25,000 from festivals to local charities and the City of Folly Beach
May 9, 2018
The Folly Association of Business (FAB) is honored to donate $25,000 in proceeds from the three FAB hosted events that have taken place so far this year: the New Year’s…
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Junior League of Columbia awards $150,000 to Greater Midlands non-profits
May 9, 2018
The Junior League of Columbia has awarded a total of $150,000 to Greater Midlands non-profits that proposed transformational projects and initiatives addressing poverty and basic needs of children and families…
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Statewide High School Competition awards $6,000 in seed money to teen entrepreneurs
May 9, 2018Three students from Charleston place in competition, with top two winning additional grand prize trip to NYC. Thirty six South Carolina high school students stepped into the shoes of entrepreneurs…
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YMCA of Greenville raises record-breaking $1.2 million for annual scholarship campaign
May 9, 20182018 annual campaign total is the largest amount raised in YMCA of Greenville’s history YMCA of Greenville announces that it has raised a record-breaking $1,205,982 for its annual scholarship…
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LICS announces a name change
May 8, 2018After 40 years of service to the Lexington County community, the local nonprofit hub of care, Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS), announces a name change to Mission Lexington. The change…
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Pendleton Place names Jed Dews as new Executive Director
May 8, 2018
Succession Plan leads to internal change in leadership After implementing an agency succession plan, Pendleton Place is proud to announce Jed Dews as the new Executive Director. For more than…
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LICS announces a name change
May 8, 2018
After 40 years of service to the Lexington County community, the local nonprofit hub of care, Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS), announces a name change to Mission Lexington. The change…
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Lowcountry on the Table releases findings from pilot program
May 7, 2018
Lowcountry on the Table, a community-wide conversation about issues that matter in the Lowcountry, is pleased to share findings from a successful pilot program launched on May 1. The initiative…
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Rotary Night with the Fireflies
May 7, 2018Capital Rotarian Abby Naas was in costume and armed with a light saber for “Star Wars Night” at the Columbia Fireflies baseball game on Friday, May 4. She was among…
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Rotary Night with the Fireflies
May 7, 2018
Capital Rotarian Abby Naas was in costume and armed with a light saber for “Star Wars Night” at the Columbia Fireflies baseball game on Friday, May 4. She was among…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $197,500 to 13 grantees through Immigrant Families Initiative
May 4, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the 2018 Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $197,500 to thirteen organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations. Immigrants represent nearly…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $197,500 to 13 grantees through Immigrant Families Initiative
May 4, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the 2018 Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $197,500 to thirteen organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations. Immigrants represent nearly…
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