Local Companies celebrated at United Way of the Midlands Live United awards
March 19, 2018
United Way of the Midlands recognized hundreds of organizations and individuals for their generosity at the Live United Awards ceremony on March 1 at Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens. Companies across…
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Rebuild Upstate marks 10th anniversary with 160 repairs, sets goals for 2020
March 16, 2018
More than 1,400 volunteers helped Rebuild Upstate change lives in 2017 by working on 477 projects in 160 homes in four counties. These numbers come from Rebuild Upstate’s 2017 Impact…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $335,770 to 11 Midlands charities to launch innovative projects
March 15, 2018Fourth year of Connected Communities grants fund innovative projects to advance Midlands citizens’ engagement with the community Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – is pleased…
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Columbia College promotes Katherine Swartz Hilton
March 15, 2018
Katherine Swartz Hilton, M.A. has been promoted to Executive Director, McNair Center for Entrepreneurism and Community Engagement at Columbia College. In this new role she will oversee the College’s student-driven…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates Women Build home in Simpsonville
March 15, 2018
Talaya Holland walked into her new home this afternoon thanks in part to the work of 300 women volunteers from Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County. “This is a wonderful…
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WREN’s Seen and Heard legacy lives on
March 14, 2018
On Tuesday, March 13th Seen and Heard artists visited the Statehouse to speak on the importance of recognizing the barriers faced by diverse women and girls across our state. “One of the…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation commits $75,000 grant to The Franklin School
March 14, 2018
In recognition of 75 years of impact, The Spartanburg County Foundation presented a $75,000 grant to the Northside Development Group Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at The Franklin School, 100 Franklin…
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Jane Coleman awarded Lifetime Membership from YMCA of Greenville for long-standing impact to South Carolina Youth in Government Program
March 13, 2018Coleman is the first female recipient of this honor The YMCA of Greenville announces that Jane Coleman has been awarded a Lifetime Membership for the financial and volunteer support she…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Eric Bopp as candidate for Man of the Year
March 12, 2018Bopp will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Eric Bopp of Lexington has…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Jewitte Dooley as candidate for Woman of the Year
March 12, 2018Dooley will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that A. Jewitte Dooley of Lexington…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Angela Klosterman as candidate for Woman of the Year
March 12, 2018Klosterman will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Klosterman of Lexington has been…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Michele Keys as candidate for Woman of the Year
March 12, 2018Keys will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Michele Keys of Columbia has…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Zach Minton as candidate for Man of the Year
March 12, 2018Minton will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Zach Minton of Columbia has…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Mary Lane Sloan as candidate for Woman of the Year
March 12, 2018Sloan will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Mary Lane Sloan of Columbia,…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Mee Jean Sasine as candidate for Woman of the Year
March 12, 2018Sasine will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Mee Jean Sasine of Blythewood…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Kevin Varnadore as candidate for Man of the Year
March 12, 2018Varnadore will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Varnadore of…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Eric Bopp as candidate for Man of the Year
March 12, 2018
Bopp will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Eric Bopp of Lexington has…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Jewitte Dooley as candidate for Woman of the Year
March 12, 2018
Dooley will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that A. Jewitte Dooley of Lexington…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Kevin Varnadore as candidate for Man of the Year
March 12, 2018
Varnadore will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Varnadore of…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Mary Lane Sloan as candidate for Woman of the Year
March 12, 2018
Sloan will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Mary Lane Sloan of Columbia,…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Mee Jean Sasine as candidate for Woman of the Year
March 12, 2018
Sasine will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Mee Jean Sasine of Blythewood…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Michele Keys as candidate for Woman of the Year
March 12, 2018
Keys will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Michele Keys of Columbia has…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Zach Minton as candidate for Man of the Year
March 12, 2018
Minton will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Zach Minton of Columbia has…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Angela Klosterman as candidate for Woman of the Year
March 12, 2018
Klosterman will Join Local Leaders Across the Country to Compete for Cancer Cures The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Klosterman of Lexington has been…
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South Carolina’s top legal group announces recipients of annual awards
March 9, 2018
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has announced the recipients of their annual awards, recognizing a few of the state’s top legal minds. SCAJ has over 1300 members and…
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South Carolina’s top legal group announces recipients of annual awards
March 9, 2018
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has announced the recipients of their annual awards, recognizing a few of the state’s top legal minds. SCAJ has over 1300 members and…
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SCASA’s Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala
March 8, 2018The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its second annual gala on Friday, April 27, 2018, to celebrate the…
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Make-A-Wish granted a Wish LIVE at The Wish Ball
March 8, 2018On February 24, 2018, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina celebrated granting wishes at their fifth annual Wish Ball. Event sponsors, attendees, and guests together raised a record of more than $266,000 to…
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SCASA’s Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala
March 8, 2018
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its second annual gala on Friday, April 27, 2018, to celebrate the…
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Karen Newsome, Family Promise of the Midlands
March 7, 2018
In 2013, Family Promise of the Midlands was registered with the South Carolina Secretary of State as a 501(c)3 organization. Since then, 16 congregations agreed to host homeless families, Heyward…
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Make-A-Wish granted a Wish LIVE at The Wish Ball
March 7, 2018On February 24, 2018, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina celebrated granting wishes at their fifth annual Wish Ball. Event sponsors, attendees, and guests together raised a record of more than $266,000 to…
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10th annual KEMOPALOOZA! March 9 at Music Farm Columbia – March 9
March 6, 2018
More than 600 guests are anticipated to attend the 10th annual KEMOPALOOZA on Friday, March 9, 7-11 p.m. at Music Farm, 1022 Senate St., Columbia. KEMOPALOOZA is Palmetto Health Foundation’s…
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South Carolina Aquarium named as finalist for 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
March 5, 2018
The South Carolina Aquarium announced its inclusion as one of 29 institutions selected by the Institute of Museum and Library Services as a finalist for the 2018 National Medal for…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina hires Ericka Wooten and promotes Meredith Mathews
March 5, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Ericka Wooten to join staff as Program and Initiatives Manager. In her role as Program and Initiatives Manager, Ms. Wooten will work primarily with…
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Community Relations Council announces new Executive Director
March 2, 2018
The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council, a non-profit organization created to establish better race relations in the city of Columbia in 1964, is happy to announce Columbia businessman James M.…
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LRADAC Foundation Board of Directors elects Kaylee Swanson as Board Chair and introduces new members
March 2, 2018
LRADAC’s Foundation Board of Directors announced new Board Chair, Kaylee Swanson, Columbia Fireflies Director of Group sales. The board also welcomes three new members: Harry Ward, Brian McConchie and Anthony…
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SC Philharmonic names Samantha Breske Marketing and PR Director
March 2, 2018
The South Carolina Philharmonic (SCP) announced that Samantha Breske has joined the orchestra’s administrative staff as their new Marketing and Public Relations Director. Samantha has worked in the non-profit, for-profit…
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Pawmetto Lifeline named “Non-Profit of the Year” by the Greater Irmo Chamber
March 2, 2018
Pawmetto Lifeline, a local no-kill animal rescue organization, has been named “Non-Profit of the Year” by the Greater Irmo Chamber at their Annual Gala on Friday, February 23, 2018.…
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Home Works announces newly appointed board members and Board Executive updates
March 1, 2018
Home Works of America announced the addition of three new board members, Marcus Tomlinson of Elliott Davis, LLC, Allen Wilkerson, Senior Brokerage Associate of Colliers International, South Carolina, Inc. and…
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Curing Kids Cancer Fire Truck Pull Turns Five – April 14
March 1, 2018
Curing Kids Cancer and the Columbia Fire Department are joining forces for the fifth annual Fire Truck Pull to fund childhood cancer research and treatments. The Pull will begin at…
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Viacom executive Marva Smalls pledges $250,000 to International African American Museum
February 27, 2018
South Carolinian Marva Smalls, widely recognized as one of the most influential leaders in media, has pledged $250,000 in support of the International African American Museum (IAAM). Ms. Smalls noted…
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WOW! donates to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston to support families in time of need
February 27, 2018
WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone has signed on as a laundry room sponsor of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston to help families who must travel for their children’s medical treatment. Last…
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Linda Ketner to receive inaugural ‘Homeless to Hope Award’ at benefit concert
February 27, 2018
Local businesswoman and philanthropist Linda Ketner will be presented with the inaugural Homeless to Hope Award at the Sunday, March 11, 2018, Homeless to Hope Benefit Concert. Sponsored by the Mayors’ Commission on…
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The OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair welcomed over 1700 attendees at Sumter High School
February 26, 2018
On behalf of Pace Scholarship Academy, the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair was hosted at Sumter High School on Saturday, February 24, 2018. There were 41 scholarship and community service…
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The OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair welcomed over 1700 attendees at Sumter High School
February 26, 2018
On behalf of Pace Scholarship Academy, the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair was hosted at Sumter High School on Saturday, February 24, 2018. There were 41 scholarship and community service…
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Tommy Crutchfield appointed chairman of The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ Advisory Board
February 26, 2018
The Salvation Army of the Midlands has appointed Tommy Crutchfield Chairman of the Advisory Board. Tommy was installed as an Advisory Board Member in 2014 and has been a tremendous…
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The CarMax Foundation awards $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia
February 23, 2018
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is honored to announce receiving a $10,000 grant through The CarMax Foundation. The CarMax Foundation is committed to funding programs that show measurable…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies
February 21, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of five Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies
February 21, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of five Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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Packing Harvest Hope’s Food Pantry
February 21, 2018Capital Rotary members put in a solid hour of community service Feb. 21 when they volunteered at Harvest Hope Food Bank’s Shop Road headquarters in Columbia. Rotarians sorted and stocked…
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