Five Upstate organizations receive Barbara Stone Foundation’s Community Innovation Grants to support programming for people with disabilities
December 10, 2024The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, recently awarded five Community Innovations Grants to Upstate non-profits.…
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SCICU receives $15,000 Scholarship Challenge Grant from Council of Independent Colleges
December 9, 2024
South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) announced that it has been awarded a $15,000 Scholarship Challenge Grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). The proceeds of this grant…
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FUEL accepting applications for 1H25 nonprofit grant program
December 9, 2024
Online applications accepted until January 15 FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency, is accepting applications until January 15, 2025 for its FUEL for Good Grant program for the first…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Monroe Free honored with Order of the Palmetto
December 5, 2024
The retiring CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville was honored with the Order of the Palmetto Wednesday night. The Order of the Palmetto is awarded to South Carolinians who…
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Duke Energy follows support of Gratefull Greenville with $25,000 grant to help restaurant workers in need
November 26, 2024
Duke Energy was humbled to be the presenting sponsor of Gratefull Greenville, and overwhelmed by the community’s response to “come together to share a conversation and a meal.” More than 5,000…
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2024-25 South Carolina Annual Educator Supply & Demand Report
November 25, 2024
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2024-25 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. For the first time since 2019-20, districts reported a decrease in…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. recognizes 2024 annual celebration awardees
November 25, 2024
At its 2024 Annual Celebration, Spartanburg In Motion, OneSpartanburg, Inc. celebrated a year’s worth of successes across Spartanburg County, as well as dedicated community leaders and exemplary local businesses. “Spartanburg is…
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SC Aerospace 2024 Economic Impact Study Reveals Post-Pandemic Growth and Diversification
November 21, 2024
South Carolina Aerospace Cluster Soars to New Heights A newly released 2024 SC Aerospace Economic Impact Study, commissioned by the SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes) and conducted by research…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Angels for 2024
November 21, 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels of 2024. Secretary Hammond honored ten Angel charities in a ceremony at the Edgar Brown Building on the Capitol Complex.…
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YMCA of Greenville announces leadership promotions
November 20, 2024
YMCA of Greenville announced today the promotion of leadership team members Jarrod Covington, Amy Ecklund, Claire Gregg Cameron McDowell and John Schlansker, as they accept additional responsibilities in association strategic…
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Holiday Fair & Kringle Village seeking volunteers for inaugural event
November 20, 2024
Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village, is…
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Spartanburg County Foundation announces Giving Tuesday campaign ‘boost’ for twelve local nonprofits in partnership with Spartanburg Gives’ Brew Good event December 3 at FR8yard
November 19, 2024
As Spartanburg Gives prepares to host the 5th Annual Brew Good for Giving Tuesday event at FR8yard on December 3, the Spartanburg County Foundation has announced a $500 grant for…
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ReGenesis Health Care hosts annual Thanksgiving Dinner Drive-Thru Giveaway in partnership with Sustaining Way and NAACP Spartanburg Branch #5550
November 15, 2024Event to Take Place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, Starting at 10:00 AM ReGenesis Health Care, in partnership with Sustaining Way and the NAACP Spartanburg Branch #5550, will host its…
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Historian Durant Ashmore receives DAR’s Historic Preservation Recognition Award from Behethland Butler Chapter
November 14, 2024
Historian and battlefield preservationist Durant Ashmore is the recipient of the prestigious Historical Preservation Recognition Award of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The award, presented by the…
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YMCA of Greenville announces promotion of Barbie Jefferson to executive vice president and chief operating and financial officer
November 11, 2024
YMCA of Greenville announced today the promotion of leadership team member Barbie Jefferson, as she accepts additional responsibilities providing executive leadership and strategic direction of the organization to continue strengthening…
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Holiday Classic ‘White Christmas’ celebrating 70th anniversary
November 11, 2024
Upcountry History Museum Exhibit Brings Timeless Story to Life With Original Costumes, Props and Memorabilia from 1954 Film It may not be “just like the ones we used to know,”…
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Holiday Home Tour tickets on sale to benefit Hispanic Alliance
November 11, 2024
A local health charity has the perfect opportunity to put Upstate residents in the holiday spirit while also giving back to their neighbors. Tickets are now on sale for The…
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Two Upstate Habitat for Humanities come together for a joint build with BMW
November 6, 2024
Associates from BMW Manufacturing helped start a new Habitat for Humanity home on Ruddy Creek Circle Wednesday morning. A wall raising is more than a ceremony that starts the process…
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SC Association for Community Economic Development announces voter engagement mini-grants & outreach
November 4, 2024
South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED), in partnership with Mary Reynolds Babcock Fund and SC Counts, announced forty-four (44) grantees of the 2024 Voter Engagement Mini-Grants who received…
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Augusta Street’s Holiday Open House returns Nov. 17
October 31, 2024
Augusta Road Business Association (ARBA) is hosting their annual celebration to kick off the holiday season. Holiday Open House will take place on Sunday, November 17 from 1:00 p.m. to…
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Tickets on sale for YMCA of Greenville’s Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast presented by HomeTrust Bank
October 30, 2024
YMCA of Greenville is now selling individual tickets for $50 per person for its annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast on the morning of November 21 at Greenville Convention Center. The event…
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Sustain SC Team grows with hiring of Senior VP of Conservation, Kristen Austin Gunter
October 29, 2024
Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced Kristen Austin Gunter has joined as Senior Vice President of Conservation. With…
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South Carolina State Fair donates $200,000 for Hurricane Helene relief
October 29, 2024
Contributions to assist recovery and rebuilding in impacted areas The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announced a donation of $200,000 to support recovery efforts following the devastation…
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Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health promotes Rebekah Wright to Chief Operating Officer
October 29, 2024
Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, a renowned autism-focused residential behavioral health center in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and the only Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business psychiatric facility in the United…
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Northwestern Mutual Upstate SC offices and Paladin football athlete raise funds for childhood cancer
October 28, 2024
Upstate SC and Furman Paladin senior linebacker #39, Evan DiMaggio, proudly announce their participation in the National Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Cancer Champion Competition. The fundraising competition was designed to…
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2nd Annual Meyer Center Polo Classic raises $534,000 to empower children with disabilities
October 24, 2024
The Meyer Center for Special Children hosted its 2nd Annual Polo Classic at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, SC, raising $534,000 to support the center’s mission of empowering children with…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces 2024 Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year, Awards $20,000 to seven local teachers
October 23, 2024
The Spartanburg Science Center honored seven public school educators who were district finalists for the 2024 STEM Educator of the Year Awards celebrating the creativity, perseverance, and fortitude of our…
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Cycling Team reaches $500,000 in fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association
October 22, 2024
Cyclists sponsored by Calder Brothers Corporation, manufacturer of Mauldin Paving Products, recently participated in the 2024 “Ride to End ALZ” cycling event, raising $148,971 for the Alzheimer’s Association. The Calder…
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Together SC announces hiring of new President and CEO, Karen Riordan
October 22, 2024
Following a rigorous national search, Together SC’s Board of Directors announced Karen Riordan’s appointment as the organization’s new President and CEO. Dr. Shawn Edwards, Chair of the Board, shared the…
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Newest Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores path of Black History in the American West
October 21, 2024
Exploring the path of Black history in the American West with a timeline of original pictorial quilts is the focus of “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” a first-of-its-kind…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation earns a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
October 21, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announced it has received a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for its strong financial health, accountability, and transparency. This…
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BASF ECMS site in Converse celebrates fifth anniversary
October 18, 2024
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) employees and leadership in Converse recently celebrated the site’s fifth anniversary. During a cake-cutting ceremony, Mark Wright, Vice President of Precious Metal Refining…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces $1.2 million in grants
October 17, 2024
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 120 grants totaling $1,148,000 to nonprofit organizations across the state. The Foundation supports the work of organizations that meet the immediate…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands names new Chief Executive Officer
October 16, 2024
After an extensive and thoughtful process in partnership with Find Great People, Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announced the selection of Melanie Huggins to be its next Chief…
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Sponsorships available for inaugural Holiday Fair & Kringle Village
October 16, 2024
Sponsorship opportunities are available for Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of…
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The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct four Laureates in 2025
October 15, 2024
2025 inductees commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced four new Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, March…
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KIND of the Upstate hosting Fall for KINDness on October 20
October 14, 2024
An organization founded on the principles of promoting kindness toward all children, KIND of the Upstate, will be hosting a community fundraiser this weekend at Conestee Park. Fall for KINDness…
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Deadline approaching for VisionGreenwood ‘s statewide Artificial Intelligence (AI) art competition for 9th-12th Graders
October 11, 2024
VisionGreenwood, a community-driven organization focused on making Greenwood a thriving place to live, work, and grow, announced the second Artificial Intelligence (AI) High School Art Competition. Originally introduced by Lakelands…
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$75K matching gift fuels Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Upstate SC
October 4, 2024
Hurricane Relief Donations from BlackRock, Duke Energy, and Mary Black Foundations With severe impact from Hurricane Helene in Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties, United Way of the Piedmont launched the…
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Hog & Barrel 2024 creates “Pay It Forward” campaign for Hurricane Helene disaster relief workers
October 4, 2024
Hog & Barrel has added a Pay it Forward campaign for people purchasing tickets to the Upstate’s most unique celebration of bourbon, barbecue, and bacon that will provide admission for…
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Greenville Symphony to offer free outdoor broadcast of opening concert at TD Stage Sunday, Oct. 6
October 2, 2024
Symphony taps into the healing power of music to bring outdoor concert experience to a recovering community The Greenville Symphony Orchestra announced there will be a free live outdoor broadcast…
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United Way of the Piedmont activates United for All Fund for Hurricane Helene relief
October 1, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties, United Way of the Piedmont has activated the United for All Fund to provide immediate relief…
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United Way of Greenville County launches Community Relief Fund for Helene recovery
September 30, 2024
In response to the urgent needs created by the impact of Hurricane Helene, United Way of Greenville County has established a special relief fund to help individuals and families struggling…
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South Carolina Children’s Theatre welcomes new board members to support growing mission
September 30, 2024
South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT) announced the addition of five new members to its Board of Directors: Vicky Schmitz Hammond, David Crabb, Kathryn Owen Hix, Heath Beard, and LaVonda Paul.…
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Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser – rescheduled to October 17 due to effects of Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
Premier Arts Collective (PAC) announces Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser will now take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Zen in downtown Greenville. Previously scheduled on September…
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Sight Savers America receives $80,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide high-tech vision aids to SC children with severe visual impairment and blindness
September 30, 2024
SSA Chief Program Officer Jennifer Haddox, Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons, and SC students receiving vision aids Sight Savers America has been awarded an $80,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the fourth class of SLI fellows
September 30, 2024
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University introduced the 2025 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. Now entering its fourth year, SLI is a collaborative effort between Furman…
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SC Launch Inc. announces second investment in LifeTagger
September 26, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in LifeTagger. The Ladson-based company develops proximity software that helps businesses and organizations easily connect, engage, and communicate…
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National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership appoints Dr. Justin Habash as senior vice president of leadership programs and chief learning officer
September 26, 2024
The National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, a newly founded initiative promoting leadership through the Medal of Honor’s core principles, announced Dr. Justin Habash has joined the team as…
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Rebuild Upstate closes on warehouse to expand programs
September 25, 2024
Rebuild Upstate recently closed on a warehouse property in Easley, SC, the first land and building purchase in the organization’s 18-year history. Rebuild Upstate serves low-income homeowners by making repairs…
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