AMCOL Systems selects Pawmetto Lifeline as Charity of the Quarter, donates $1,000
October 9, 2017Pawmetto Lifeline, a local animal rescue organization, announced the support of AMCOL Systems, a leader in healthcare receivable management services. The employees of AMCOL Systems voted and selected Pawmetto Lifeline…
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Lexington District One grads earn community scholarships
October 9, 2017
Seven Lexington County School District One graduates received a share of Central Carolina Community Foundation’s 2017 scholarship funds. Based in Columbia, CCCF awarded 123 scholarships totaling $277,544 to some of…
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Join United Way of the Midlands for “Caffeinated Conversations” on October 11
October 6, 2017
Including special guests Joan Gabel, Provost, University of South Carolina and John Singerling, President, Palmetto Health Join United Way of the Midlands for “Caffeinated Conversations” on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from…
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JDRF announces new board members
October 4, 2017JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, announced today the appointments of Amber Bland, Michael Gunn, Stacie McIntyre, Robert Sanders, and Janine Wall as new Palmetto…
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The Honor Project’s third annual WildMayhem charity golf tournament and music concert rescheduled – November 8
October 4, 2017
The Honor Project’s third annual WildMayhem charity golf tournament has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 8 at Cobblestone Park Golf Club in Blythewood, South Carolina. Proceeds will equally benefit designated…
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JDRF announces new board members
October 4, 2017
JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, announced today the appointments of Amber Bland, Michael Gunn, Stacie McIntyre, Robert Sanders, and Janine Wall as new Palmetto…
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Salvation Army to hold registration for Christmas assistance
October 3, 2017
The Salvation Army in Sumter serves Lee, Clarendon, and Sumter Counties. The Salvation Army in Sumter plans to accept applications from families who would like to apply for Christmas assistance at…
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Lewis Gossett to step down as President and CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
September 29, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Lewis F. Gossett, President and CEO, will step down to become the CEO of a public affairs, marketing, and…
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Lewis Gossett to step down as President and CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
September 29, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Lewis F. Gossett, President and CEO, will step down to become the CEO of a public affairs, marketing, and…
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SCSBA names Google a Champion for Public Education
September 29, 2017
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) honored Google with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, September 26, during the Berkeley County School Board Meeting. SCSBA Executive Director…
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SCSBA names Google a Champion for Public Education
September 29, 2017
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) honored Google with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, September 26, during the Berkeley County School Board Meeting. SCSBA Executive Director…
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Mayor’s Walk to collect toiletries and gift cards for Sistercare, Inc.
September 28, 2017
The 11th Annual Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will not only raise awareness about the abuse and impact of domestic violence in our community, it will also provide an opportunity for…
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United Way of the Midlands seeks employer participation for upcoming Breaking Barriers Employment Resource Fair
September 28, 2017
United Way of the Midlands is seeking employer participation in the upcoming Breaking Barriers Employment Resource Fair on October 18 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Richland Library Main. The event, hosted in…
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Heart disease and stroke survivors share their power for World Heart Day
September 27, 2017
Columbia resident Beverly Buchanan announced as national spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement Each year on September 29, World Heart Day, an initiative of the World Heart…
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Midlands Gives 5th Anniversary Year – nonprofit registration now open
September 27, 2017The fifth anniversary year of Midlands Gives, Central Carolina Community Foundation’s 24-hour online giving challenge, has begun. Nonprofit registration is now open for the May 1, 2018 giving day, which…
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Midlands Gives 5th Anniversary Year – nonprofit registration now open
September 27, 2017
The fifth anniversary year of Midlands Gives, Central Carolina Community Foundation’s 24-hour online giving challenge, has begun. Nonprofit registration is now open for the May 1, 2018 giving day, which…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch welcomes 11th season in downtown Simpsonville
September 26, 2017Greenville’s largest charity pumpkin patch will begin its 2017 season on Saturday, October 7, bringing fall fun to local families and needed funds to local nonprofits. The Holy Cross Pumpkin…
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Rotaract leaders visit Capital Rotary
September 26, 2017Callie McLean (left) and Emma Goldrick, student leaders of the University of South Carolina’s Rotaract Club, are welcomed by president Blake DuBose to a recent Capital Rotary meeting.…
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Rotaract leaders visit Capital Rotary
September 26, 2017Callie McLean (left) and Emma Goldrick, student leaders of the University of South Carolina’s Rotaract Club, are welcomed by president Blake DuBose to a recent Capital Rotary meeting.…
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AmeriCorps VISTA member joins Rebuild Upstate
September 25, 2017
AmeriCorps VISTA member Matthew Yochum has joined the Rebuild Upstate team. AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program designed to alleviate poverty in communities across the country. Individuals take part…
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Statewide health initiative announces new director Stephanie Isaacs to lead public health program Choose Well℠
September 22, 2017Choose Well announced Stephanie Isaacs, MSN, RN has been promoted to director. She brings more than 15 years of healthcare management and clinical nursing experience to the Choose Well team.…
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Statewide health initiative announces new director Stephanie Isaacs to lead public health program Choose Well℠
September 22, 2017Choose Well announced Stephanie Isaacs, MSN, RN has been promoted to director. She brings more than 15 years of healthcare management and clinical nursing experience to the Choose Well team.…
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Statewide health initiative announces new director Stephanie Isaacs to lead public health program Choose Well?
September 22, 2017
Choose Well announced Stephanie Isaacs, MSN, RN has been promoted to director. She brings more than 15 years of healthcare management and clinical nursing experience to the Choose Well team.…
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Rotarian Neda Beal earns donor recognition
September 20, 2017Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose recognizes at-large director and service chair Neda Beal for continuing Rotary Foundation donations that support world understanding and peace programs. Beal is now…
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Jasmine D. Smith joins board of Sistercare
September 20, 2017Jasmine D. Smith, an associate with Sowell Gray Robinson law firm in Columbia, has been appointed to the board of Sistercare, a local nonprofit that helps survivors of domestic abuse.…
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Jasmine D. Smith joins board of Sistercare
September 20, 2017
Jasmine D. Smith, an associate with Sowell Gray Robinson law firm in Columbia, has been appointed to the board of Sistercare, a local nonprofit that helps survivors of domestic abuse.…
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Rotarian Neda Beal earns donor recognition
September 20, 2017
Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose recognizes at-large director and service chair Neda Beal for continuing Rotary Foundation donations that support world understanding and peace programs. Beal is now…
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Rebuild Upstate adds Cruz as administrator
September 18, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has added Priscilla Cruz as the nonprofit’s newest administrator. Cruz brings more than six years of administration experience to Rebuild Upstate. She most recently worked…
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YMCA of Columbia joins Welcoming America & hundreds of communities to celebrate new americans during Welcoming Week
September 15, 2017
This Welcoming Week, taking place today through September 24, YMCA of Columbia will join Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide in hosting special programs to celebrate…
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United Way’s Women in Philanthropy announces 2017-2018 Executive Committee
September 15, 2017
United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy (WIP) is excited to announce the 2017-2018 Executive Committee members: Lauren Wilkie, Chair Transitions Joan Kelley, Events…
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United Way of the Midlands announces $11 million campaign goal
September 15, 2017United Way of the Midlands today announced an $11 million goal for its 2017-2018 campaign during United Way Day, the organization’s kickoff event at the State House. Hundreds of community…
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United Way of the Midlands announces $11 million campaign goal
September 15, 2017
United Way of the Midlands today announced an $11 million goal for its 2017-2018 campaign during United Way Day, the organization’s kickoff event at the State House. Hundreds of community…
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Rotary Club of Forest Acres awards grant to Meals on Wheels program
September 14, 2017
Senior Resources received a $1,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Forest Acres to support the Meals on Wheels program. The funding will be used to provide approximately 135 hot,…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards 123 scholarships totaling $277,544
September 13, 2017
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, has awarded 123 scholarships totaling $277,544 to some of South Carolina and the country’s outstanding students. The Community Foundation manages 41…
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Grassroots Leaders embark on journey to create community change
September 13, 2017The Grassroots Leadership Development Institute (GLDI) graduated twenty-five new community leaders during a ceremony held at The Piedmont Club Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Graduates, their family…
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AT&T networks in South Carolina prepared for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
Company Encourages Customers to Prepare, Offers Communication Tips AT&T* is ready for Hurricane Irma with an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel on standby. AT&T has started its storm…
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AT&T networks in South Carolina prepared for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
Company Encourages Customers to Prepare, Offers Communication Tips AT&T* is ready for Hurricane Irma with an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel on standby. AT&T has started its storm…
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy welcomes new board members
September 8, 2017The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy announced the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors: La-Diné Gamble, Berry Kelly, and Cory Manning. La-Diné Gamble has built…
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy welcomes new board members
September 8, 2017The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy announced the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors: La-Diné Gamble, Berry Kelly, and Cory Manning. La-Diné Gamble has built…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels
September 7, 2017
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels
September 7, 2017
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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United Way of the Piedmont secures Americorps grant to expand financial stability work
September 7, 2017
United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) announced the receipt of a federal grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The grant provides UWP with the funds to…
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Former Charleston, SC Mayor Joe Riley to receive 2017 Global Vision Award – November 8
September 7, 2017
The Columbia World Affairs Council announced that Joseph Patrick Riley Jr., former Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, will receive the 2017 Global Vision Award. Mayor Riley will be honored at…
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Dominion Energy invites applicants for $1 million in grants to support critical community needs
September 6, 2017
Grants offered for programs providing shelter, access to health care and food security Online applications due by Oct. 13, 2017 As part of its ongoing commitment to communities, Dominion Energy…
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Dominion Energy invites applicants for $1 million in grants to support critical community needs
September 6, 2017
Grants offered for programs providing shelter, access to health care and food security Online applications due by Oct. 13, 2017 As part of its ongoing commitment to communities, Dominion Energy…
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Pawmetto Lifeline receives $12,500 grant from Wells Fargo
September 5, 2017
Gift supports operations, programs to save homeless pets from euthanasia Pawmetto Lifeline announced today a $12,500 grant from Wells Fargo & Company to support the organization’s mission of creating a…
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South Carolina Food Banks to Gather at SC Statehouse to Launch Hunger Action Month
September 5, 2017The four food banks which cover South Carolina, a representative from the Food Bank Association of the Carolinas, and Ronald Jones, Director of the SC Department of Education’s Office of…
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Riley Institute at Fuman selects 12th class of Lowcountry Diversity Leaders
September 3, 2017
Forty-two leaders from the Lowcountry and surrounding area have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this fall. “In a time of considerable…
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A Non Profit Minute with Jo Pauling-Jones, Healthy Learners
September 3, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Jo Pauling-Jones, Executive…
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Coordinated effort to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey from Columbia, SC
September 1, 2017In 2015, in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin, Columbia and the Midlands area received support from around the country. Now, it’s our turn to give back. Governments, businesses, and nonprofits…
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