BJA Middle School Donates More Than 13,000 Pounds of Food to Miracle Hill
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones Academy middle school students recently held their annual food drive on behalf of Miracle Hill Children’s Home. The week of homeroom competition featured strategy sessions, collaborative…
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South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt Receives the Welling Award for Regional Collaboration
November 17, 2014
UPSTATE, SC – South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt has been recognized as the 2014 recipient of the Welling Award for Collaboration, which is presented by Ten at the…
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Center for Developmental Services (CDS) Receives Hollingsworth Grant
November 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is proud to announce the receipt of a $35,000 grant from the Hollingsworth Foundation. This gift will help CDS broaden its…
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The Walker Foundation Receives $4,000 Grant From The Dollar General Literacy Foundation To Support Youth Literacy
November 16, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC –Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind a $4,000 grant to support youth…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville to host Thrivent Builds home dedication
November 14, 2014
Sunday, November 16 at 4 p.m. What: Dedication for the Habitat Greenville Thrivent Build Home. The celebration includes a short program, Open House tour, and a reception When: Sunday,…
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ReWiGo seeking donations for November Yard Sale
November 14, 2014Friday, November 21, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 22, from 7 a.m. to 12 noon at Bethesda United Methodist Church ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Going) Ministries…
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Community Celebrates New Resource for Healthy Living at Grand Opening of Monarch Café and Butterfly Foundation’s New Offices
November 14, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Hundreds of community leaders and members recently gathered to celebrate the grand opening of a new resource to help families eat well, live healthily and work toward…
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The Springs at Simpsonville to add 13 units
November 13, 2014SIMPSONVILLE, SC – The Springs at Simpsonville is undertaking an expansion that will allow it to better serve residents for years to come. Officials with this award-winning senior living community…
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New Carolina Returns to “SC Council on Competitiveness”; Announces New Website
November 12, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In the late 1990s and early 2000s, South Carolina’s business leaders began to look for new approaches to the state’s economy. The recruitment of BMW to upstate…
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After 20 Years, Judges Ruling Shifts the Landscape for Kids
November 12, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the South Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling on educational equity today, StudentsFirst South Carolina State Director Regina Hitchcock issued the following statement: “Justice has been…
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The Springs at Simpsonville to add 13 units
November 12, 2014SIMPSONVILLE, SC – The Springs at Simpsonville is undertaking an expansion that will allow it to better serve residents for years to come. Officials with this award-winning senior living community…
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A Child’s Haven Dedicates New Building and Announces Growth Plans
November 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – A Child’s Haven dedicated the Laura Kathleen Dobson Building on the Tunky Riley Campus on Thursday, October 23rd. The event brought together more than 250 supporters, families and…
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Foundation Honors Bosch with Philanthropist of the Year Award
November 5, 2014
PENDLETON, SC – The Tri-County Technical College Foundation named Robert Bosch LLC in Anderson the 2014 recipient of its Philanthropist of the Year award. This is the Foundation’s highest and…
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Finalists Announced For Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grants
November 5, 2014
UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to foster collaboration, partnerships and strategic planning across the Upstate, has announced the finalists for the 2014 Hughes Investments Elevate…
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EngenuitySC Announces Five Accomplished Speakers for Nov. 19, 2014 Ignite! Celebration
November 5, 2014
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC announces the five keynote speakers for Ignite! 2014, the Midlands’ annual celebration of our region’s economic competitiveness. New media, technology and business…
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Upstate Corporate Leaders Support the American Heart Association at Annual Executive Breakfast
October 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Company Leaders from over 30 companies across the Upstate attended the American Heart Association’s annual Executive Breakfast, on October 29, to kick off the 2015 Upstate Heart Walk.…
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Upstate Corporate Leaders Support the American Heart Association at Annual Executive Breakfast
October 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Company Leaders from over 30 companies across the Upstate attended the American Heart Association’s annual Executive Breakfast, on October 29, to kick off the 2015 Upstate Heart Walk.…
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Junior League of Greenville Holds 7th Annual Home Run for Healthy Kids® Event
October 28, 2014
Event at Fluor Field Promotes Healthy Lifestyles for Over 2,300 Greenville County Students GREENVILLE, SC – The Junior League of Greenville held their 7th annual Home Run for Healthy Kids® event on…
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Ten At The Top Passes 400 Regional Engagements
October 27, 2014
UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to foster collaboration, partnerships and strategic planning across the Upstate, recently conducted the 400th regional engagement (presentations, forums, meetings, surveys) since…
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Two Pillars of the Community Join SC Campaign Board
October 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) has officially welcomed two statewide leaders and community advocates to its Board of Directors. Dawn Staley, head women’s…
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Two Pillars of the Community Join SC Campaign Board
October 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) has officially welcomed two statewide leaders and community advocates to its Board of Directors. Dawn Staley, head women’s…
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Chapman Cultural Center Receives $2500 Grant from Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation for Education
October 25, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – To promote academic success and innovation, The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation presented Chapman Cultural Center with a $2500 grant in September for the Center’s award-winning STEAM Education…
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Sigma Chi’s Derby Days at Clemson University Raises More Than $30k for Upstate Children’s Charities
October 24, 2014
CLEMSON, SC – Sigma Chi Fraternity at Clemson University recently hosted their annual Derby Days, one of the largest charitable events by a Greek organization in the Southeast. This year…
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Clemson Habitat for Humanity house to include energy-efficient materials
October 23, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — The Habitat for Humanity House that volunteers are building on Clemson University’s campus is made of new energy-efficient materials that will help the owner save money on…
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CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 23, 2014What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 22, 2014
What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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Girl Scouts Encourages Girls to Explore STEM Opportunities
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands realizes that one important step in encouraging girls’ interests in STEM is to expose them to experts and…
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Votes Now Being Accepted For 2014 Hope Award
October 16, 2014ASHEVILLE, NC – WORLD News Group announced today that votes are now being accepted from the public for the ninth annual Hope Award for Effective Compassion. WORLD has long been a…
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Two Highway 11 Properties Protected
October 16, 2014Conservation groups Upstate Forever and Naturaland Trust partner to protect key tracts along scenic highway UPSTATE, SC – In partnership with Naturaland Trust, Upstate Forever has permanently protected two…
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SCSBA names Teri Gilstrap a Champion for Public Education
October 16, 2014ANDERSON, SC – The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) has honored Teri Gilstrap with its Champions for Public Education award. SCSBA Executive Director Paul Krohne presented the association’s award at…
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Votes Now Being Accepted For 2014 Hope Award
October 16, 2014ASHEVILLE, NC – WORLD News Group announced today that votes are now being accepted from the public for the ninth annual Hope Award for Effective Compassion. WORLD has long been a…
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AAF Greenville Public Service Beneficiary Application Now
October 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Each year, American Advertising Federation of Greenville (AAF Greenville) selects a local non-profit as beneficiary of our annual public service initiative. We are now accepting applications for selection…
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Holly Caprell, Executive Director of the Greenville County Youth Orchestras
October 14, 2014UpstateBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: Holly Caprell, GCYO’s Executive Director since…
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Ten At The Top Names Tiffany Tate As Program Manager
October 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the addition of Tiffany Tate as Program Manager. Tiffany will be responsible for coordinating task forces, work groups and regional initiatives…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Joins Congressman Jeff Duncan to Discuss The State of Girls
October 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – As part of a coordinated national effort, Boo Ramage, Board Member, and Susan Schneider, Director, PR & Advocacy, both with Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Celebrated Two Local Women of Distinction
October 13, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands honored two women at its 2nd Annual Women of Distinction Boots & Pearls event on Thursday evening, October…
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PCLS to donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County
October 13, 2014PCLS announced they will donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County. These funds were raised during the planning and finalization of PCLS’s Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament that will be held on…
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The Watering Hole: an online community dedicated to poets of color
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Writing can be isolating. Creative writers go months without having a conversation with another writer. We are hermit creatives. Being a poet of color compounds this artistic…
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The Watering Hole: an online community dedicated to poets of color
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Writing can be isolating. Creative writers go months without having a conversation with another writer. We are hermit creatives. Being a poet of color compounds this artistic…
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National Speaker Kathy Hedge to Present “Engaging Your Board In Fundraising” on November 19
October 13, 2014
November 19, 2014 from 8 a.m. to noon ~ GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Hollingsworth Funds, Community Foundation of Greenville, Graham Foundation and United Way…
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Junior League of Greenville Announces Recipients of 2014 Membership Awards
October 9, 2014
Three Junior League of Greenville members receive highest honors for demonstrating extraordinary service to the Junior League of Greenville and to the Greenville community GREENVILLE, SC – The Junior League of…
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River Blindness Eradicated from Ecuador
October 9, 2014
Christian Blind Mission major partner in country’s success GREENVILLE, SC – The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that Ecuador officially has been declared free of river blindness, also known…
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Junior League of Greenville Announces Recipients of 2014 Membership Awards
October 9, 2014
Three Junior League of Greenville members receive highest honors for demonstrating extraordinary service to the Junior League of Greenville and to the Greenville community GREENVILLE, SC – The Junior League of…
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Piedmont Care’s 20th Anniversary and 10th Jam for Care
October 8, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at The Cleveland Park Event Center Event The Milestone Party: 20th Anniversary and 10th Jam for Care on Tuesday,…
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Greer Community Ministries Receives $1,000 Check from Wells Fargo
October 8, 2014
GREER, SC – Ellen Roberson, right, Meals on Wheels director at Greer Community Ministries, receives a $1,000 check from Phillip Chance, manager at Wells Fargo’s Greer Branch. The check was…
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Wells Fargo Senior Vice Presidents Brian Rogers and Matt Puckett to Chair American Heart Association’s 2015 Annual Upstate Heart Walk
October 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Brian Rogers and Matt Puckett, Senior Vice Presidents of Wells Fargo Bank and Insurance Services, will serve as co-chairs for the American Heart Association’s 2015 Upstate Heart…
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Wells Fargo Senior Vice Presidents Brian Rogers and Matt Puckett to Chair American Heart Association’s 2015 Annual Upstate Heart Walk
October 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Brian Rogers and Matt Puckett, Senior Vice Presidents of Wells Fargo Bank and Insurance Services, will serve as co-chairs for the American Heart Association’s 2015 Upstate Heart…
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Leadership South Carolina Announces Class Members, Prepares Leaders for Public Service
October 6, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most recognized leadership development program, announces the newest members living in the Upstate: Stacy Coulter of The Spa at West…
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Social Innovation Fund Invests in ICS to Support Early Childhood Outcomes
October 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – ICS was awarded with a grant of more than $780,000 to support early childhood outcomes. The grant, provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service’ s…
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Greenville B-Cycle And Greenlink To Offer Fare-Free October
October 1, 2014
Greenville B-cycle and Greenlink Partner to Encourage Use of Buses and Bikes for Everyday Transportation GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville B-cycle and Greenlink are teaming up to offer “Fare-Free October” –…
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