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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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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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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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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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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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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