Junior League Of Greenville Celebrates 85 Years
September 12, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Junior League of Greenville, Inc. (JLG) celebrates 85 years on September 12. The JLG started with only 20 members eighty-five years ago, today the organization is…
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The Hearth Center for Eating Disorders Names New Leadership
September 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Hearth Center for Eating Disorders at the Carolina Children’s Home, announces that it has named Stephen M. Creech, chair of the board and John R. Kessler, Jr.…
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CCCF impacts community with over $150,000 in scholarships
September 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…
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CCCF impacts community with over $150,000 in scholarships
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…
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GCM Announces 2014-2015 Board Members
September 8, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer Community Ministries’ board of directors for the 2014-2015 fiscal year include nine returning and five new members. The next meeting of the board is Monday, Sept.…
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OctoberFAST features classic cars, 5K run
September 4, 2014
Saturday, Oct. 4 The 8th annual Benson OctoberFAST Classic Car Show and Twilight 5K is Saturday, Oct. 4. The fundraiser benefitting Greer Community Ministries (GCM) will be held at…
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Annual Land Trust Day At Greenville’s Mast General Store Raises Thousands for Local Conservation Group Upstate Forever
September 4, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Since 2003, Mast General Stores throughout the Southeast have celebrated Land Trust Day, a “friend-raising” event that promotes local land trusts and highlights how these groups preserve…
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Bridges to be repaired with yes vote this November
September 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bridges make up a key portion of a massive infrastructure project that will be completed if voters pass a referendum this November. The Citizens for a Better…
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Bridges to be repaired with yes vote this November
September 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bridges make up a key portion of a massive infrastructure project that will be completed if voters pass a referendum this November. The Citizens for a Better…
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Girl Scouts Calls for New Members and Volunteers to Join the Fun
September 2, 2014
New research shows majority of parents see benefits for daughters; majority of volunteers feel experience has helped them personally and professionally. GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains…
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Coalition seeks donors for Spartanburg playground build
August 29, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Area businesses and individuals are invited to join Select Health of South Carolina, AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership, City of Spartanburg and the Marcus Lattimore Foundation in building a…
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Local Red Cross to Benefit from Greer State Bank Social Media Campaign
August 29, 2014Local Red Cross will receive $2 for each “Like” Greer State Bank receives on its Facebook page GREER, SC – Greer State Bank launches social media campaign to raise…
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David Lominack Elected to Lead the Region’s Largest Business Organization in 2016
August 25, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected local business leader David Lominack, Upstate-Midlands Market President at TD Bank, to chair its Board of Directors in 2016. In 2016,…
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Upstate Forever Earns Continued National Recognition
August 25, 2014
Renewed Accreditation Awarded by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever has achieved renewed land trust accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program…
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Congressman Mick Mulvaney Meets with Girl Scouts CEO Kim Hutzell
August 25, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – As part of a coordinated national effort, Kim Hutzell, President/CEO, and Susan Schneider, Director, PR & Advocacy, Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands, met with…
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Jim Pearce Establishes $3.4 Million Endowment
August 20, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – A $3.4 million endowment has been funded by Jim and Kit Pearce at the Community Foundation to provide perpetual support for nonprofit organizations providing food, shelter, clothing…
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Blue Tent Concludes 35th Annual Summer Camp
August 18, 2014
Upstate Children Affected by Abuse & Neglect Enjoy a Week Outdoors at Camp Tekoa GREENVILLE, SC – Blue Tent, formerly Camp Opportunity – a 501c3 organization offering year-round programming to support…
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Jaime Cox of Greenville Tech Named to American Lung Association Board
August 18, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jaime Cox, director of clinical studies for the Respiratory Therapy program at Greenville Technical College, has been named to the board of directors for the American Lung…
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Greenville Chamber Vice Presidents Hank Hyatt and Nika White Selected by American Chamber of Commerce Executives
August 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber’s Vice President of Economic Development Hank Hyatt has been selected as an inaugural Education Attainment Fellow as part of a promising initiative led by the…
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Make-A-Wish South Carolina Announces New Members to Board of Directors
August 11, 2014
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces that four new members have been selected to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. The new board members were installed as of August 6, 2014. …
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Make-A-Wish South Carolina Announces New Members to Board of Directors
August 11, 2014
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces that four new members have been selected to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. The new board members were installed as of August 6, 2014. …
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Riley Institute at Furman Announces Semifinalists for Excellence Award
August 11, 2014The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced the 2014 semifinalists for the annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The semifinalists will be recognized Oct. 2…
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Riley Institute at Furman Announces Semifinalists for Excellence Award
August 11, 2014The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced the 2014 semifinalists for the annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The semifinalists will be recognized Oct. 2…
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Sydney Rogers of Nashville Alignment to Address Greenville Nonprofit Leaders
August 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, the Graham Foundation and United Way of Greenville County is bringing Sydney…
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New Siamang Makes Debut at Greenville Zoo
August 11, 2014
Ella, 23-year-old siamang, moves from Lee Richardson Zoo GREEENVILLE, SC – Guests visiting the Greenville Zoo this weekend will have the opportunity to meet its newest resident. Ella, a 23-year-old female…
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Cruver Receives Angels in Adoption Award
August 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Dan Cruver, a 1994 graduate of Bob Jones University, was recently selected by U.S. Senator Tim Scott as a recipient of the 2014 Angels in Adoption Award.…
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S.C. Economic Developers’ Association announces 2014-15 board, officers
August 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2014-15 board of directors and officers during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jeff Ruble…
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S.C. Economic Developers’ Association announces 2014-15 board, officers
August 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2014-15 board of directors and officers during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jeff Ruble…
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Sydney Rogers of Nashville Alignment to Address Greenville Nonprofit Leaders
August 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville, the Graham Foundation and United Way of Greenville County is bringing Sydney…
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Spartanburg Regional Foundation Continues Support of Greer Community Ministries
August 8, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Regional Foundation continued their annual support of Greer Community Ministries (GCM) this year by providing a $10,010 grant for a new accessible entrance at the…
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Upstate SC Alliance Announces Promotions
August 5, 2014UPSTATE, SC – The Upstate SC Alliance, the public-private economic development organization that markets the Upstate to the world, announced two promotions today. Jennifer Miller is now vice president and…
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Girl Scouts Appoints Emerald Circle Co-Chairs
August 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Rossie Corwon and Patricia C. Hartung as 2014 Co-chairs for its Emerald Circle – Greenwood County. The Emerald Circle is a new women’s…
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Veteran Scholarships Forever announces Board of Directors
July 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Four people will serve on the inaugural Board of Directors for Veteran Scholarships Forever, an endowment program aimed at helping veterans get needed funds to…
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Inaugural Event to Unite SC Young Professionals with One-of-a-Kind Powerhouse Lineup
July 30, 2014
September 17-19 at the Marriott Columbia ~ COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, in conjunction with LeadSC, is pleased to announce the LeadSC…
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Inaugural Event to Unite SC Young Professionals with One-of-a-Kind Powerhouse Lineup
July 30, 2014
September 17-19 at the Marriott Columbia ~ The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, in conjunction with LeadSC, is pleased to announce the LeadSC Young…
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AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership Safe Playground Build Program Reaches Spartanburg with Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice FitSM Playground
July 29, 2014
Area businesses and organizations invited to partner with project SPARTANBURG, SC – Select Health of South Carolina and AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership will build a First Choice FitSMplayground adjacent to the C.C.…
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Runge Named Associate Executive Director of Liberty Fellowship
July 28, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship is pleased to announce Luanne Runge is joining the organization as Associate Executive Director. A Fellow from the Class of 2009, Runge comes to Liberty Fellowship…
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Runge Named Associate Executive Director of Liberty Fellowship
July 28, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship is pleased to announce Luanne Runge is joining the organization as Associate Executive Director. A Fellow from the Class of 2009, Runge comes to Liberty Fellowship…
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Greenville Zoo Awarded Nature Play Grant
July 28, 2014
Zoo develops new nature club to engage local families GREENVILLE, SC – The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) has announced that the Greenville Zoo is a recipient of the “Nature Play Begins at…
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Spartanburg Regional Foundation Grant Provides for Medical Equipment
July 28, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – New equipment will enable nurses at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind to respond to medical emergencies more quickly thanks to a grant from…
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Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members Gathered at Shine the Light
July 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, Community Foundation of Greenville and United Way of Greenville County, hosted Developing and Engaging a High Performing…
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Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members Gathered at Shine the Light
July 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, Community Foundation of Greenville and United Way of Greenville County, hosted Developing and Engaging a High Performing…
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Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members Gathered at Shine the Light Forum
July 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC − DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Hollingsworth Funds, Community Foundation of Greenville and United Way of Greenville County, hosted Developing and Engaging a High Performing Board, the…
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Greenville Businessman Elected Chairman of the South Carolina Arts Commission
July 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Greenville businessman Henry Horowitz has been elected chairman of the South Carolina Arts Commission Board of Commissioners. Horowitz is the co-founder, principal and managing partner of Oxford…
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TD Charitable Foundation Now Accepting Applications for “Housing for Everyone” Competition
July 21, 2014CHERRY HILL, NJ – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, announced it will award $2.5 million in grants in 2014 to support…
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TD Charitable Foundation Now Accepting Applications for “Housing for Everyone” Competition
July 21, 2014CHERRY HILL, NJ – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, announced it will award $2.5 million in grants in 2014 to support…
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Meals on Wheels Seeks Volunteers
July 17, 2014Where are the lazy days of summer? They are definitely not here at Meals on Wheels. It’s business as usual at Greer Community Ministries. Our Meals on Wheels program delivers…
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Wardlaw’s “Why Not” Fund Awards First Grants to Two Nonprofit Organizations Working to Improve Education
July 14, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – John Wardlaw’s “Why Not” Fund awarded $40,000 in education grants to two nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County – Adult Learning Center, Inc. (ALC) and Spartanburg Academic Movement…
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Wardlaw’s “Why Not” Fund Awards First Grants to Two Nonprofit Organizations Working to Improve Education
July 14, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – John Wardlaw’s “Why Not” Fund awarded $40,000 in education grants to two nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County – Adult Learning Center, Inc. (ALC) and Spartanburg Academic Movement…
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22 Impact Makers selected for Liberty Fellowship
July 7, 2014
11th Class Features Innovators, Risk Takers GREENVILLE, SC – Bringing the total number of Liberty Fellows to 230, the class announced today is characterized by nimble, forward…
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