Junior League of Columbia to award Community Impact Grants
January 8, 2018
The Junior League of Columbia will open a Request for Proposals for Community Impact Grants on Jan. 12. A total of $150,000 will be awarded to organizations in the Greater…
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The Salvation Army thanks the community for a successful Christmas season
January 5, 2018
A letter from Major Henry Morris, Area Commander, The Salvation Army of the Midlands: Thanks to generous community efforts, The Salvation Army of the Midlands raised over $346,016.36 with our…
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Family Promise Benefit Gala – February 10
January 4, 2018
Family Promise Gears Up for Fourth Year of Support for Families Experiencing Homelessness with Night of Promise Gala Family Promise of the Midlands, a faith-based initiative that provides shelter…
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Senior Resources begins construction on new Meals on Wheels site
January 3, 2018
Senior Resources is excited to begin construction this week of a new Meals on Wheels site at its central office building on Millwood Avenue. When complete, the 900-square foot facility…
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Charleston’s interim chief of police to lead 2018 MLK Parade
January 3, 2018Jerome Taylor, interim chief of police for the Charleston Police Department, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Taylor…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance names Sara Hazzard President and CEO
January 2, 2018
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Sara Hazzard has been named President and CEO of the organization effective January 1, 2018. “We are excited to welcome Sara Hazzard…
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Capital Rotary inducts banker, healthcare professional
January 2, 2018Commercial banker Austin McVay (second from left in photo) and healthcare professional Jon Belsher (second from right) have been inducted into Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club. McVay – shown with…
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Capital Rotary inducts banker, healthcare professional
January 2, 2018Commercial banker Austin McVay (second from left in photo) and healthcare professional Jon Belsher (second from right) have been inducted into Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club. McVay – shown with…
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Rebuild Upstate elects 2018 Board Officers
December 30, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The Rebuild Upstate Board has elected its 2018 officers to help guide the Upstate nonprofit that has repaired and rehabilitated more than 600 homes of low-income residents…
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Global Grant Scholar visits Capital Rotary
December 29, 2017Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose receives banners from clubs in Nairobi and Ireland from Catherine Glen, a former Rotary Global Grant Scholar studying in the field of peace and conflict…
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Global Grant Scholar visits Capital Rotary
December 29, 2017
Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose receives banners from clubs in Nairobi and Ireland from Catherine Glen, a former Rotary Global Grant Scholar studying in the field of peace and conflict…
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City’s Pet of the Week: Apollo
December 21, 2017
Meet Animal Services’ new Pet of the Week, Apollo. Apollo is a 3-year-old, American Foxhound mix. He is a very sweet boy but has a high energy level. This loving “furbaby” has…
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2018 MLK Celebration keynote speakers announced
December 21, 2017Charleston’s ten-day Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the largest and longest running event of its kind in South Carolina, will be headlined in January by Joan Robinson-Berry, vice…
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The Fifth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $300,000 to grant wishes for S.C. wish kids
December 19, 2017In February 2017 all eyes were on the stage as wish kid, Grayson, walked onstage at the Wish Ball. The audience held their collective breath as the emcee told Grayson,…
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The Fifth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $300,000 to grant wishes for S.C. wish kids
December 19, 2017In February 2017 all eyes were on the stage as wish kid, Grayson, walked onstage at the Wish Ball. The audience held their collective breath as the emcee told Grayson,…
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Midlands Education & Business Alliance (MEBA) announces a new partnership for 2018 with ATD Midlands
December 18, 2017Photo (L to R): Randy Odom, Cep Cantey, Dr Craig Witherspoon, Valerie Richardson, Mary Snipes, Dr. Ron Rhames, Dr. J.R Green, Ron Harvey In early December, the Association for Talent…
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Midlands Education & Business Alliance (MEBA) announces a new partnership for 2018 with ATD Midlands
December 18, 2017Photo (L to R): Randy Odom, Cep Cantey, Dr Craig Witherspoon, Valerie Richardson, Mary Snipes, Dr. Ron Rhames, Dr. J.R Green, Ron Harvey In early December, the Association for Talent…
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Home Works of America receives One SC Funds for Disaster Repairs
December 12, 2017Home Works of America announced that it has been awarded a $20,500 grant from the One SC Fund housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation. This grant will help bring hope…
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21 South Carolina leaders selected for Liberty Fellowship’s 14th class
December 12, 2017
Individually, the 21 leaders chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 14th class are accomplished and impressive. Connected to the broader network of 290 Liberty Fellows working collaboratively across South Carolina, they are…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Prentice Brower, Lowcountry Maritime Society
December 11, 2017
The LowcountryBizSC Entrepreneur Minute is a one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer. …
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Bank of America employees partner with Lowcountry Food Bank to donate $20,000
December 11, 2017Bank of America employees packed food for the coastal Carolina community that the Lowcountry Food Bank at the Lowcountry Food Bank. In addition to providing hands-on support, the…
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SC Autism Society hires former news anchor as Director of Fundraising and Public Relations
December 8, 2017
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Autism Society announced that it has hired retired award-winning journalist, Mary Sturgill as its Director of Fundraising and Public Relations. Sturgill’s duties will…
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One SC Fund awards $266,500 in flood and hurricane recovery grants
December 6, 2017
The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the seventh round of nonprofit recipients of grant awards for flood and hurricane recovery projects across South Carolina. Grantees will receive a…
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Tim Carnahan named Elementary Principal of the Year
December 6, 2017
Dr. Tim Carnahan, principal of Waccamaw Intermediate School in Georgetown County School District, has been named the 2018 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year by the South Carolina Association…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative awarded $1.5 million grant
December 6, 2017
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, a community movement committed to improving educational outcomes, has received the first installment of a $1,545,000 grant from The Duke Endowment, one of the largest private…
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LRADAC receives three year reaccreditation and highest survey accomplishment from CARF International
December 6, 2017
LRADAC announced its reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, or CARF International. The accreditation process includes a three-day intensive survey of programs and staff, which occurs every…
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Healthy Learners announces Marge M. Rath as Director of Development
November 30, 2017
Healthy Learners is proud to announce and welcome Marge M. Rath as its development director to engage in development and donor relations. Rath will play an integral role in advancing the mission…
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OOBE dedicates home for the Jackson Family
November 30, 2017
On Wednesday, local apparel company OOBE dedicated the most recent home to be built for Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, a home for the Jackson family. As a Habitat…
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Midlands Housing Trust Fund hires Demetrius McCord, JD, as Executive Director
November 29, 2017
The Midlands Housing Trust Fund (MHTF) announces Demetrius McCord has been hired as its Executive Director. Demetrius has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Scranton and a Juris…
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Healthy Learners announces Aixa Rodriguez-Mariani, MD as Georgetown Program Manager
November 28, 2017
Healthy Learners announced Aixa Rodriguez-Mariani as program manager for Healthy Learners Georgetown. Rodriguez-Mariani is responsible for providing oversight and management of the Healthy Learners Georgetown program while insuring that the elements of the process are in…
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Advanced Technology International to manage Space Enterprise Consortium
November 28, 2017
Advanced Technology International (ATI) signed a five year, $100,000,000 Other Transaction Agreement with the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center to manage the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) on November…
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International Fellow to empower women in South Asia using strategies from YWCA Greater Charleston
November 28, 2017On August 11, YWCA Greater Charleston welcomed Upaj Bhattarai, a program manager for Hope Nepal Association for Social Welfare (HNASW), to a four-month international fellowship at its Charleston office. Visiting…
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A Non Profit Minute – Kate Pratt, SCACED
November 28, 2017
The South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) is a coalition of individuals and organizations who support the development of healthy and economically sustainable communities throughout South Carolina. SCACED…
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Irmo High: Promoting Academics One Brick at a Time
November 27, 2017
The Irmo High School Education Foundation (IHSEF) is in the midst of its 2017 Holiday Brick Campaign. Dedicated to promoting academics at Irmo High School International School for the Arts…
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Irmo High: Promoting Academics One Brick at a Time
November 26, 2017The Irmo High School Education Foundation (IHSEF) is in the midst of its 2017 Holiday Brick Campaign. Dedicated to promoting academics at Irmo High School International School for the Arts…
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Pet Pals Holiday Pet Food Drive set for Nov. 27-Dec. 8
November 24, 2017
Every day in Richland County, Meals on Wheels volunteers serve more than 400 residents—with nearly three-fourth of recipients at or below 200 percent of the national poverty level. But something…
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Tyler Rex named as Thrive Upstate’s executive director
November 22, 2017
Tyler Rex has been named executive director for Thrive Upstate, formerly Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board. He will assume the position on November 27. Thrive Upstate provides services…
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Habitat Greenwood paving the way for community revitalization in North Edgefield Neighborhood
November 22, 2017
Greenwood’s west side will soon see signs of its first new residential development in nearly 20 years, as Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity begins demolition of abandoned properties in Greenwood’s…
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Indie Grits Labs Education Fundraiser – Dec. 4
November 21, 2017
Columbia Film Society’s Indie Grits Labs will host the Second Annual Indie Grits Labs Education Fundraiser at The War Mouth (1209 Franklin St.), on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Funds raised…
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New Playground promotes fitness for children who are disabled
November 20, 2017Are You Healthier than a Fourth Grader? Guests to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind found out as they exercised along with the students at the Nov.…
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Main Street Laurens USA and Greenwood Arts Center receive Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grants
November 20, 2017
Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to enhance economic vitality and quality of life across the Upstate by fostering collaboration and strategic partnerships, has announced the recipients for…
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East Cooper Meals on Wheels receives new 2018 Subaru Outback
November 20, 2017East Cooper Meals on Wheels has won a 2018 Subaru Outback from Subaru of America Inc. On Nov. 16, Crews Subaru of Charleston presented the Mount Pleasant-based nonprofit with the…
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Dominion Energy donates $10,000 to SC Alive at 25
November 20, 2017The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation awards $10,000 to support teen driving awareness through Alive at 25, a defensive driving course from the Southeastern Chapter – National Safety Council (SCNSC). Alive…
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United Way honors Betty & Walter Montgomery with annual Morgan Award
November 20, 2017United Way of the Piedmont announced this year’s recipient(s) of the Morgan Award, Betty and Walter Montgomery. The Morgan Award is given to a United Way leadership donor who exemplifies…
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Habitat Greenville recognizes four outstanding philanthropists for National Philanthropy Day
November 20, 2017Left to right – Kenny Bridwell, Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year; Brian Rogers with Wells Fargo; Corporate Philanthropist of the Year; Monroe Free; Habitat Greenville CEO; Kim Keable, Individual Philanthropist of the…
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Columbia Nonprofit Leader earns Allstate Foundation Scholarship: Todd Buehrig is among 31 qualified applicants admitted into national leadership program
November 20, 2017
Todd Buehrig, director of advancement at the Southeastern Chapter of National Safety Council, will join 30 other nonprofit leaders from across the country to participate in the Allstate Foundation Greater…
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Dominion Energy donates $10,000 to SC Alive at 25
November 20, 2017The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation awards $10,000 to support teen driving awareness through Alive at 25, a defensive driving course from the Southeastern Chapter – National Safety Council (SCNSC). Alive…
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Allstate awards $75,000 to Alive at 25 teen safe driving
November 17, 2017The Allstate Foundation awards $75,000 to support teen driving awareness through Alive at 25, a defensive driving course from the Southeastern Chapter – National Safety Council (SCNSC). Alive at…
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AMA launches multi-state effort to prevent type 2 diabetes
November 17, 2017
As National Diabetes Awareness Month gets underway, the American Medical Association (AMA) this week announced a multi-state effort aimed at reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes nationwide. Building off…
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BB&T invests $100,000 in United Way of the Midlands’ efforts to prevent homelessness
November 17, 2017The generous donation comes just in time to honor Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week BB&T donated $100,000 to United Way of the Midlands earlier today to aid in the fight…
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