Soup Day: Hub City Empty Bowls to feed the public and the needy
September 7, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Hub City Empty Bowls’s 7th annual Soup Day will be Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Chapman Cultural Center with a goal to feed both the…
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National speaker to address nonprofit leaders in Greenville
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces that Susan Meier of Washington, DC will…
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Greenville chefs showcase heart healthy dishes at the American Heart Association healthy cooking demonstration
September 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The American Heart Association and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hosted a healthy cooking demonstration Monday, August 31 at the Huguenot Mill. The event offered over…
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Fluor Field House opens in time for football season
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The new Fluor Field House at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind opened this week just in time for football season. The school’s fundraising…
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Greenville chefs showcase heart healthy dishes at the American Heart Association healthy cooking demonstration
September 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The American Heart Association and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hosted a healthy cooking demonstration Monday, August 31 at the Huguenot Mill. The event offered over…
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National speaker to address nonprofit leaders in Greenville
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces that Susan Meier of Washington, DC will…
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Fluor Field House opens in time for football season
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The new Fluor Field House at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind opened this week just in time for football season. The school’s fundraising…
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Rare WWII aircraft to land in Greenville
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – “Almost every year that the Collings Foundation’s WW II aircraft came to the Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina, Hugh Brown, along with his lifelong friend, Bucky…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council
August 31, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) announced that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to SCNSC after 18…
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Christ Church and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hold Groundbreaking for Habitat Home
August 31, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Representatives of Christ Church Episcopal and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will break ground on Tuesday, September 1 at 4:30 p.m. for their home build in…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council
August 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) announced that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to SCNSC after 18…
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Christ Church and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hold Groundbreaking for Habitat Home
August 31, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Representatives of Christ Church Episcopal and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will break ground on Tuesday, September 1 at 4:30 p.m. for their home build in…
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Spartanburg hosts South Carolina Men’s Tennis Pro Challenger
August 27, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Tennis fans can see pro players compete, attend clinics, and socialize with the pros Sept. 10 -13. The City of Spartanburg will sponsor the SC Men’s Tennis…
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Ten at the Top regional bus day trips continue, next stop Laurens County September 23rd
August 26, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT) is continuing efforts to bring together leaders and residents from across the Upstate through the “Upstate Bus Tour… Getting to Know Your Neighbors,”…
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NEXT celebrates launch of NEXT on Main
August 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – NEXT celebrates the continued growth of the Upstate’s dynamic entrepreneur ecosystem with the official launch of NEXT on Main. The third floor of the Bank of America building…
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MeetingPoint to offer discussion on Kabbalah
August 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For some, Kabbalah is understood as a subset of the Jewish religion. For others, it is a mysterious trend often picked up by celebrities. MeetingPoint, an interfaith…
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MeetingPoint to offer discussion on Kabbalah
August 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For some, Kabbalah is understood as a subset of the Jewish religion. For others, it is a mysterious trend often picked up by celebrities. MeetingPoint, an interfaith…
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ADA: Know Your Rights – Free Public Workshop
August 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville CAN is offering a free public workshop on August 20 to help individuals with disabilities, parents, and caregivers learn more about their rights protected by the…
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Girl Scouts invites girls and adults in Greenville County to learn about membership opportunities
August 20, 2015
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience: Delivering Fun with Purpose GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains will hold several informational meetings from late August throughout September…
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BreastFest Greenville supports breast cancer patients at GHS with event at Quest Brewing Company
August 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC — Breast cancer patient support organization, The Tyanna Foundation will hold BreastFest, its flagship fundraising event, for the first time in South Carolina, on Saturday, Oct. 24 at…
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Three Local Women to be honored as Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
August 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor three Greenville County women at its Women of Distinction awards dinner on Thursday, September 10,…
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Individual Artist Fellowship Applications Due Nov. 2
August 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina artists working in prose, poetry, dance choreography, and dance performance may apply for a 2016-2017 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission.…
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Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative selects 20th Class of Fellows
August 14, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative Selects 20th Class of Fellows Poised to join more than 1500 Riley Fellows from across the state, 45 leaders from the Upstate…
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Family Connection of South Carolina receives $1.4 million in federal funding
August 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Family Connection of South Carolina has been awarded the 2015 Office of Special Education and Information for Parents and Children of Disabilities – Parent Training and Information Centers…
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Upstate Forever Names Andrea Cooper as New Executive Director
August 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever announced that Andrea Cooper has been selected as the new Executive Director of Upstate Forever. Cooper, who lived in the Charleston area for the past…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Teams Up with Local Shelters for “Homes for Dogs National Pet Adoption Weekend”
August 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine is teaming up with three local shelters to participate in the first-ever Homes for Dogs National Pet Adoption Weekend. This nationwide event is part…
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WORLD Magazine names Hope Award finalists
July 31, 2015ASHEVILLE, NC – WORLD News Group is pleased to announce the East Region finalist for WORLD’s tenth annual Hope Award for Effective Compassion: Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (CHAT) in Richmond, VA.…
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WORLD Magazine names Hope Award finalists
July 31, 2015ASHEVILLE, NC – WORLD News Group is pleased to announce the East Region finalist for WORLD’s tenth annual Hope Award for Effective Compassion: Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (CHAT) in Richmond, VA.…
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Greenville Zoo Celebrates Red Panda Birth
July 27, 2015
Birth marks the first cub since 2006 GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Zoo is celebrating the birth of a male red panda. Born on Sunday, June 21, the offspring is…
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MeetingPoint to start service projects – beginning with Triune Mercy Center
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – In its continuing effort to create a more “beloved community,” MeetingPoint will partner with Triune Mercy Center as they begin to pursue service projects in Greenville. The…
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Hawkins Foundation Sets Not A Traditional Golf Outing, Take VI for October 12
July 27, 2015
WHO: The Hawkins Foundation, a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to advance orthopaedic medicine and outcomes for patients through research and education. In collaboration with physicians of the Steadman Hawkins…
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Clemson’s Watson talks about Habitat experience
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Before the Heisman talk. Before the banner freshman year at Clemson University. Before being one the most recruited quarterbacks in America. Deshaun Watson was a 10-year-old at…
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Clemson’s Watson talks about Habitat experience
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Before the Heisman talk. Before the banner freshman year at Clemson University. Before being one the most recruited quarterbacks in America. Deshaun Watson was a 10-year-old at…
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MeetingPoint to start service projects – beginning with Triune Mercy Center
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – In its continuing effort to create a more “beloved community,” MeetingPoint will partner with Triune Mercy Center as they begin to pursue service projects in Greenville. The…
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Hawkins Foundation Sets Not A Traditional Golf Outing, Take VI for October 12
July 27, 2015
WHO: The Hawkins Foundation, a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to advance orthopaedic medicine and outcomes for patients through research and education. In collaboration with physicians of the Steadman Hawkins…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 17, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members.…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 17, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members.…
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Dr. Page McCraw Named President of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
July 21, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Dr. Page McCraw has been named president of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. She has served as interim president since August 2014. “We…
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South Carolina Improves in Annual KIDS COUNT Rankings of Child Well-Being
July 21, 2015
Despite Jump, Persistent Poverty Remains Barrier to Child and Family Success . . COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina was one of five states to show improvement in the annual KIDS COUNT®…
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South Carolina Improves in Annual KIDS COUNT Rankings of Child Well-Being
July 21, 2015
Despite Jump, Persistent Poverty Remains Barrier to Child and Family Success . . COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina was one of five states to show improvement in the annual KIDS COUNT®…
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Project Rx: A River Remedy Announces Fall 2015 Collection Date
July 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted medications safely by dropping them off at more locations than ever before during the 10th Project Rx: A River…
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Project Rx: A River Remedy Announces Fall 2015 Collection Date
July 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted medications safely by dropping them off at more locations than ever before during the 10th Project Rx: A River…
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Pell Hall Restoration Wins Historic Preservation Honor Award
July 14, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Converse College’s Pell Hall, one of Spartanburg’s oldest buildings, was named the winner of a 2015 Honor Award by the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation. McMillan Pazdan…
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Girl Scouts Appoints Emerald Circle Co-chairs
July 14, 2015
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Patricia C. Hartung and Rossie Corwon as 2015 Co-chairs for its Emerald Circle. The Emerald Circle is a philanthropic group for…
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Habitat dedicates house from the 2015 CEO Build
July 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Diane Kilgore moved into her home today – a home constructed by the hands of Upstate business leaders. “I want to thank God for making this day…
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Woodlands at Furman welcomes Switzer as Companion Care Manager
July 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Landisha Switzer has been named the manager of the Woodlands at Furman Companion Care, the Woodland’s newest senior healthcare program. Switzer began her career at the Woodlands…
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Habitat dedicates house from the 2015 CEO Build
July 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Diane Kilgore moved into her home today – a home constructed by the hands of Upstate business leaders. “I want to thank God for making this day…
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Woodlands at Furman welcomes Switzer as Companion Care Manager
July 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Landisha Switzer has been named the manager of the Woodlands at Furman Companion Care, the Woodland’s newest senior healthcare program. Switzer began her career at the Woodlands…
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Ten at the Top Releases Mid-Year Report
July 7, 2015
57 Regional Engagements With More Than 2,000 Participants in First Half of 2015 …
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South Carolina Nonprofit Association Urges Legislature to Remove Confederate Flag
July 6, 2015
Following the aftermath of the shooting where nine people were killed during Bible study in a historic African-American church in Charleston, the state’s largest consortium of nonprofit leaders and organizations…
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