Local Leader to be Among Hosts for Oxfam International Women’s Day Celebration
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Oxfam America announced that Mary Louise Resch, Director of Development of the South Carolina Lions Foundation, has been selected as a member of the Host Committee Oxfam’s 2015…
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SC Association of Nonprofits Adds New Leadership to Organization
January 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) recently added two new team members to serve and strengthen the state’s nonprofit sector. Sharon Thomas joined SCANPO’s staff as…
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ReWiGo receives donation from GGAR
January 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries was a recent recipient of an $8,000 donation from the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors’ Community Service Committee. The money was raised through…
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ReWiGo receives donation from GGAR
January 21, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries was a recent recipient of an $8,000 donation from the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors’ Community Service Committee. The money was raised through…
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Greer Community Ministries client receives a car from Recycled Rides through D & D Motors
January 19, 2015
GREER, SC – D & D Motors, Charity Cars, and Esurance Insurance Services, Inc. handed over the keys to a car and made Sue Hollingsworth’s dream come true on Thursday,…
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University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation Announces New Appointments
January 14, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation recently elected new members to its board. Steve Harvey ’80 assumed the role of president of the Foundation. A…
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Greenville Chamber Welcomes Katie Busbee and Andres Rivera
January 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Greenville Chamber has hired the following two new team members: Katie Busbee As Manager of Government Relations, Katie Busbee will work in all areas of the…
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Vice Mayor Pro Tem Named To Girl Scouts Board
January 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Vice Mayor Pro Tem and District 2 Representative Lillian Brock Flemming has been elected to the Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands board of…
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SC Chamber to Focus on Workforce Pipeline as 2020 Goals Make Progress
January 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, critical needs jobs account for 54% of the workforce while only 28% of people have the necessary…
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Red Cross Needs Disaster Response Volunteers in South Carolina
January 8, 2015Volunteer Orientations Being Held Across the State The Palmetto South Carolina Region of the American Red Cross is in need of volunteers and is inviting the community to attend…
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Souperbowl of Caring Pick GCM
January 8, 2015GREER, SC – Greer Community Ministries is promoting the national Souperbowl of Caring event this month as a way to help feed hungry neighbors in the Greater Greer area. Primarily…
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Greenville County Redevelopment Authority Announces Board of Directors & Officers for 2015
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) is pleased to announce its 2015 board of directors appointed by the Greenville County Council. The board’s executive committee was elected in…
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Lourie Center Announces Award
January 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center is seeking nominations for the first Senator Isadore E. Lourie Award for Excellence in Service to Seniors. The award will be presented at a…
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Study shows Habitat for Humanity’s economic impact on Greenville
January 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A recent study shows that Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has quantitatively affected communities throughout the county by increasing education, employment and engagement levels. Surveys were…
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Voices: An evening of songs from The Civil War: The Musical
January 6, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Join Spartanburg County Historical Association and The Spartanburg Little Theater 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, at Chapman Cultural Center for a free preview of “The Civil War:…
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Ten At The Top Completes 2014 With 96 Engagements And More Than 4,000 Participants
January 5, 20152015 Outreach Activities Will Include Regional Forums And New Regional Bus Trips GREENVILLE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT), a non-profit organization created to foster collaboration and strategic planning…
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Winners named in The Woodlands at Furman Challenge 2014
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman Challenge had a new set of top finishers in 2014. On the women’s side, Octavia Childress was the top points earner in the…
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ILEAD USA Announces South Carolina Participants
January 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the participants and mentors from South Carolina for the upcoming ILEAD (Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover)USA sessions that kick…
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Winners named in The Woodlands at Furman Challenge 2014
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman Challenge had a new set of top finishers in 2014. On the women’s side, Octavia Childress was the top points earner in the…
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The New Digital Girl Scout Cookie Program Begins January 9
December 29, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced that for the first time in its history, girls from local troops throughout its 22 counties will…
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South Carolina REALTORS® applaud final passage of legislation extending key real estate tax provisions
December 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – On December 16, 2014, the Senate passed H.R. 5771, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, by a vote of 76-16. South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) applaud Congressional…
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Mentors Selected for Liberty Fellowship’s 11th Class
December 22, 2014
21 Exceptional Leaders Interested in Paying it Forward Drawing from their own business success and life experiences, the 21 Mentors announced today for Liberty Fellowship’s 11th class play a…
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The Junior League of Greenville’s Nearly New Shop is Accepting Donations for Berea Fire Victims
December 22, 2014
December 22 and 23, 2014 ~ GREENVILLE, SC – The Junior League of Greenville’s Nearly New Shop, located at 118 Greenacre Road, is accepting donations for the Berea fire victims Monday,…
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SCPRSA names 2015 board of directors
December 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) announced its 2015 board of directors and assembly delegates. The board oversees the chapter’s professional…
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Complete’s Boyanoski joins ReWiGo board
December 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations President John Boyanoski has the Board of Directors for ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Going) Ministries. ReWiGo Ministries exists to create safe, healthy, sustainable home environments…
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Mary Black Foundation Elects New Trustee and Officers
December 16, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – The Mary Black Foundation has announced the election of Hope Blackley to a four-year term as a Trustee beginning January 1. Hope Blackley is a graduate of Spartanburg…
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Woodlands at Furman gives more than $2,500 for Miracle Hill
December 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman’s Festival of Trees raised more than $2,500 for Miracle Hill Children’s Home this holiday season. The gift to the Children’s Home included a…
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Woodlands at Furman gives more than $2,500 for Miracle Hill
December 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman’s Festival of Trees raised more than $2,500 for Miracle Hill Children’s Home this holiday season. The gift to the Children’s Home included a…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Announces New Board of Directors Members
December 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The new members…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum Invites You To Drink Bad Coffee For Kids
December 11, 2014
Museum Launches Giving Campaign To Benefit Yes, Every Child Initiative COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum announced “I Drink Bad Coffee for Kids”, an inaugural giving campaign to benefit Yes, Every Child…
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National Report: South Carolina Ranks 31st in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
December 11, 2014
States Challenged to Join Florida in Reducing Youth Smoking to Record Low WASHINGTON, DC – South Carolina ranks 31st in the country in funding programs that prevent kids from smoking and help…
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Riley Institute at Furman University Announces Winners of Wilkins Awards
December 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced that Rep. Jay Lucas (R-Darlington), South Carolina Speaker of the House, and Bill Barnet, former mayor of Spartanburg, are recipients…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch raises record funds for local partners
December 10, 2014
SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Holy Cross Episcopal Church has announced that their annual Pumpkin Patch raised over $33,000 to be distributed among 11 local charities. This was a 50% increase in…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch raises record funds for local partners
December 9, 2014
SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Holy Cross Episcopal Church has announced that their annual Pumpkin Patch raised over $33,000 to be distributed among 11 local charities. This was a 50% increase in…
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Duke Energy Foundation Grant Will Boost Workforce Readiness Project in South Carolina
December 8, 2014
Duke Energy Foundation makes $50,000 grant to Competing Through Knowledge Initiative CHARLOTTE, NC — The Duke Energy Foundation has made a $50,000 grant to improve economic and workforce development in…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Releases New Board of Advisors, Directors & Committees
December 8, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – This week the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) welcomes in a newly elected group of established men and women throughout the Palmetto state to join…
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Greenville Verizon Employees Stuff Care Packages for State’s Troops
December 8, 2014
The initiative was spearheaded by USO South Carolina to ease military personnel’s travel home for the Holidays. GREENVILLE, SC — Hundreds of Verizon Wireless employees teamed with USO South Carolina to…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Releases New Board of Advisors, Directors & Committees
December 8, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – This week the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) welcomes in a newly elected group of established men and women throughout the Palmetto state to join…
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Center for Developmental Services (CDS) Welcomes New Board Members
December 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is pleased to announce five new members joining the their Board of Directors for 2015: Frank Bentley, Bank of America Stephanie Tarbet,…
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SC Hispanic Chamber Announces New Micro-Loan Program for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
December 1, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced Axeso, a new micro-loan program for Hispanic entrepreneurs, at the Chamber’s annual ¡Impacto! Awards event last Thursday in Greenville. Axeso…
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Greenville Nonprofits Talk Fundraising at Shine the Light
November 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County, The Graham Foundation, The Daniel-Mickel Foundation and…
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ReWiGo wins national award for marketing efforts
November 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries has received the National Award for Electronic Marketing from the ReFrame Association, a national organization supporting the nonprofit home repair and rehab…
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ReWiGo wins national award for marketing efforts
November 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Go) Ministries has received the National Award for Electronic Marketing from the ReFrame Association, a national organization supporting the nonprofit home repair and rehab…
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Center for Developmental Services (CDS) Receives Free Educational Computers for Families
November 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is excited to announce the receipt of 13 educational computers for their families. This gift, from Carolina Free Personal Computers, will provide…
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Greenville Zoo Bids Farewell To Popular Orangutan
November 24, 2014
Bob heads to Oregon Zoo as part of breeding recommendation GREENVILLE, SC – Bob, one of three Bornean orangutans at the Greenville Zoo, will be leaving on December 3 for his new home…
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Hollingsworth Awards Homes of Hope $100,000 Grant to help organization build 5 homes for poverty-level families
November 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Homes of Hope, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing safe, energy-efficient, affordable housing for low-income families along with job training for men overcoming addictions, has received a…
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SCMA Announces 2014 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award Recipients
November 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Harris DeLoach and Catherine Templeton are the 2014 recipients of the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award. The recipients…
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Friends of the Greenville Zoo elects vice chair
November 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo Board has elected Bill West as its vice-chairman. A longtime business and community leader in Greenville, West is the managing partner…
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BoosterBeds to hold first fundraiser in Greenville at Wade Hampton High School
November 19, 2014December 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | at Wade Hampton High School, 100 Pine Knoll Drive Wade Hampton High School will be the first Greenville County school…
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Friends of the Greenville Zoo elects vice chair
November 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo Board has elected Bill West as its vice-chairman. A longtime business and community leader in Greenville, West is the managing partner…
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