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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Boy Scouts Provide TLC for Cater’s Lake Rain Garden
September 30, 2014ANDERSON, SC – Thanks to Boy Scout Troop 84 out of Central Presbyterian Church, the rain garden at Cater’s Lake Park in Anderson, SC is looking great and functioning properly.…
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Greer Mayor Honors 91 Year Old in Meals on Wheels Volunteer of the Year Contest
September 30, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer Mayor Rick Danner, right, makes a proclamation at the Greer City Council meeting honoring Bruce Taylor, 91, as the first runner-up in the Meals on Wheels…
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Greenwood Genetic Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary
September 29, 2014
Event celebrates the rich history and promising future of GGC GREENWOOD, SC – Faculty, board members and friends of the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) gathered Thursday evening at the Greenwood Federal…
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Two Local Women to be Honored by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
September 26, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has just announced the names of the two women to be recognized at its second annual Boots…
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I-77 Alliance Announces Fletcher as New CEO
September 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The I-77 Alliance, a newly formed regional economic development organization, has hired veteran economic developer Rich Fletcher as its first president/CEO. The alliance is a public-private organization…
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Woodlands at Furman Challenge sees leaderboard shake-up
September 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – A large turnout at the BMW Performance 2-Miler led to a major shake-up in the leaderboard for the 2014 Woodlands at Furman Challenge. Lee Cook of Greer was…
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Woodlands at Furman Challenge sees leaderboard shake-up
September 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – A large turnout at the BMW Performance 2-Miler led to a major shake-up in the leaderboard for the 2014 Woodlands at Furman Challenge. Lee Cook of Greer was…
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John Tripoli Receives National Recognition with the Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award
September 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – John Tripoli received national recognition for his outstanding service and volunteerism at the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). Tripoli was awarded the national Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award…
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Your Carolina’s Megan Heidlberg Named Honorary Race Chair For 20th Annual Komen Race For The Cure®
September 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Susan G. Komen SC Mountains to Midlands affiliate announced that Megan Heidlberg, co-host of WSPA’s Your Carolina with Jack and Megan and host of Scene on Seven, will…
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John Tripoli Receives National Recognition with the Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award
September 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – John Tripoli received national recognition for his outstanding service and volunteerism at the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). Tripoli was awarded the national Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award…
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S.C. Football Hall of Fame hires vice president of development
September 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame has added Mark Vaughan as its vice president of development. Vaughan is a 1986 graduate of Clemson University with a…
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S.C. Football Hall of Fame hires vice president of development
September 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame has added Mark Vaughan as its vice president of development. Vaughan is a 1986 graduate of Clemson University with a…
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Sharon Smathers, Executive Director, Greenville County Human Relations
September 22, 2014
UpstateBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: The South Carolina General Assembly created the the…
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ZWO Partner John Zwolinski Elected to CLEAR Board
September 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – John Zwolinski, COO and founding partner at ZWO [formerly Woodward & Zwolinski], has been elected to the board of the Center for Living Environments and Regeneration [CLEAR], headquartered…
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Johnson going “Over the Edge” for Zoo
September 22, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo will be taking part in the Upstate’s inaugural Over The Edge for a Brighter Tomorrow fundraiser by sending community leader Tammy…
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SC Hispanic Chamber and Greater Greer Chamber Partner to Bring Entrepreneur Empowerment Series to Greer
September 22, 2014
GREER, SC – In an effort to more directly reach Hispanic business owners, the Greater Greer Chamber has partnered with the SC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The partnership will provide…
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Greenville Rescue Animal Airlift: Make a Flight. Save a Life!
September 22, 2014
Saturday, September 27, 2014 ~ GREENVILLE, SC – Calling all pilots and animal lovers! On Saturday, September 27, 2014 a special air caravan containing rescued animals will depart from the Greenville Downtown…
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Girl Scouts Thanks Emerald Circle Donors
September 22, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands recognized and thanked the women of its local philanthropic group on September 16 at a reception held in…
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Pumpkin Patch to support Habitat
September 22, 2014
SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Holy Cross Episcopal Church will open its annual Pumpkin Patch on September 27, 2014. Patch hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday…
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Johnson going “Over the Edge” for Zoo
September 22, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo will be taking part in the Upstate’s inaugural Over The Edge for a Brighter Tomorrow fundraiser by sending community leader Tammy…
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Institute for Child Success Welcomes New Staff and Fellows
September 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – ICS is very excited that Emily Carroll joined our staff as Policy Counsel this week, and that Lauren Scoggins will join the team as Director of Development on September…
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SC Summit on STEM Education to Crest in Spartanburg
September 17, 2014
Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 29 and 30, 2014 ~ SPARTANBURG, SC – Hundreds of educators, lawmakers, and business leaders from South Carolina are expected to attend the “SC Summit on STEM and…
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“Adolescent Family Life” Launches in Spartanburg County
September 17, 2014
Luncheon Showcased Community Support for Young Parents SPARTANBURG, SC – Mary Black Foundation, along with statewide and community partners, today celebrated the launch the “Adolescent Family Life,” a program that…
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Mental Fitness Opens NOURISH at Chapman Cultural Center
September 17, 2014
Grand Opening Celebration, Friday, Oct. 3 SPARTANBURG, SC – Mental Fitness Inc., a Spartanburg nonprofit, announces the opening of NOURISH at Chapman Cultural Center. The agency develops innovative creative- and performing-arts…
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Be a Part of the Midlands Movement: Nonprofit Registration Now Open for Midlands Gives, Presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation
September 17, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Nonprofit organizations can now register for the second annual Midlands Gives, a 24-hour local online giving challenge to be held on May 5, 2015, hosted by Central Carolina…
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Appalachian Regional Commission Awards $60,000 Grant For Gossett Street Mill Site Remediation
September 16, 2014
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Anderson County Council woman Gracie Floyd announced the receipt of a $60,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant. This grant funding will be matched with local dollars ($60,000 is…
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Citizens group launches roads referendum song
September 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Citizens for a Better Greenville have created a campaign song that members plan to share to grow awareness of the November roads referendum. The 60-second is a…
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Greenville Nonprofits Talk Community Collaboration at Shine the Light
September 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, Community Foundation of Greenville and United Way of Greenville County, hosted Expanding Leadership Beyond Your Walls, the…
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Citizens group launches roads referendum song
September 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Citizens for a Better Greenville have created a campaign song that members plan to share to grow awareness of the November roads referendum. The 60-second is a…
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Greenville Nonprofits Talk Community Collaboration at Shine the Light
September 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, Community Foundation of Greenville and United Way of Greenville County, hosted Expanding Leadership Beyond Your Walls, the…
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Red Cross Launches Statewide Disaster Preparedness Campaign
September 15, 2014South Carolina is the most disaster-prone state in the mid-Atlantic On September 21, the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo’s devastation inflicted on South Carolina, the American Red Cross will…
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