Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midland kicks off booth sales and DoorDash partnership
February 14, 2022
Girl Scouts in the midlands and upstate of South Carolina will begin booth sales of the new brownie-inspired AdventurefulsTM cookie alongside other favorites, on February 11, 2022 Friday, February 11, kicks off…
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Bon Secours earns National Physician Well-being Award
February 14, 2022
Award recognizes programs with resilience, learning, business & quality, and culture components Bon Secours, which is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, was named the recipient of the prestigious Medicus…
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Recognize Library Lovers Month this February
February 14, 2022
Richland Library shares five reasons to love your library With 13 bustling locations across Richland County, Richland Library gives residents plenty of reasons to love their local library. This February,…
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United Way releases Community Assessment, announces Call to Action to assist with community’s needs
February 14, 2022
United Way of the Midlands’ 2021 Community Assessment asked hundreds of residents of Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties, “What kind of community do you want to live…
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Play With Purpose in The Drive Golf Tournament benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Institute – Columbia April 11-29
February 14, 2022
For 32 years, generous donors have helped advance cancer care in the Midlands through their support of Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s annual golf tournament. The 2022 tournament—The Drive—presented by Aflac,…
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Columbia Urban League honors CIU President during Black History Month commemoration
February 14, 2022
Columbia International University President Dr. Mark Smith was surprised during CIU’s observance of Black History Month, when Columbia Urban League president and CEO James T. McLawhorn Jr. honored him with…
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Free cookies for record-setting deputies
February 14, 2022
McAlister’s Deli at 10254 Two Notch Road in northeast Columbia provided free cookie gift cards (redeemable for one giant cookie) for each of the 20-plus Richland County deputy sheriffs who…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department breaks daily record for Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign
February 11, 2022
For the first time, RCSD partnered with The Salvation Army of the Midlands and raised $1,473.36 in one day at a single store location for the 2021 Red Kettle Campaign.…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 23rd Annual Chefs’ Feast to Fight Childhood Hunger
February 10, 2022
Sponsorships are available to support Lowcountry Food Bank Childhood Hunger programs Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that its 23rd annual Chefs’ Feast gala will be held on Sunday, February 27th,…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful welcomes new Executive Director
February 9, 2022
The Board of Directors of Keep the Midlands Beautiful is pleased to announce that Ebonee Gadson has assumed the duties of Executive Director. Ebonee’s collaborative leadership style, commitment to fostering deep…
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Terry K. Schmoyer named Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night
February 9, 2022
The South Carolina Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced Terry K. Schmoyer of Schmoyer and Company CPAs as the Corporate Walk Chair of its 2022 Light The…
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Jerry Chapman joins Alzheimer’s Association as Director of Ride to End ALZ® South Carolina
February 9, 2022
After 11 Years as Healthcare Executive, Chapman Switches Gears to Lead Charity Cycling Event On July 8-10, 2022, the Alzheimer’s Association® South Carolina Chapter will hold its annual cross-state cycling…
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Alesia Jerrells of Recruiting Solutions selected as 2022 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year award winner
February 8, 2022
United Way of the Midlands recently announced Alesia Jerrells, VP of Operations of Recruiting Solutions, as the recipient of the 2022 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award. “This…
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SC L.Y.G.H.T. state coordinator Juliette Martinez joins Carolina Youth Development Center
February 8, 2022
In close collaboration with Dougy Center, Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) has become home to South Carolina’s statewide L.Y.G.H.T. coordinator, Juliette Martinez. Inspired by youth in foster care, L.Y.G.H.T. (Listening…
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Columbia Urban League Young Professionals launch 2022 Reloaded Join Week
February 8, 2022
The Columbia Urban League Young Professionals (CULYPSC), welcomes new members with a 7 day join week celebration starting February 7-14. CULYPSC is a multi-service, non-profit agency that promotes financial stability…
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Local attorney takes raising the bar to new heights
February 8, 2022
The SC Bar is featuring Columbia attorney, Kenneth Berger, of the Law Office of Kenneth Berger, for donating more than $357,000 to community programs over the past three years through…
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Nearly 3,600 acres protected by Upstate Forever in 2021
February 7, 2022
Greenville- and Spartanburg-based conservation organization Upstate Forever protected nearly 3,600 acres of private and public forests, farmlands, and green spaces across Upstate South Carolina in 2021. Additional projects where Upstate…
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Milliken & Company donates 200 uniforms to local Girl Scout troops
February 7, 2022
The Textile Division of Milliken & Company announced today a donation of 200 Daisy and Brownie uniforms to the Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands, the local council that…
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In nostalgic nod to Saturday morning cartoons, Bugs Bunny and friends arrive at Upcountry History Museum
February 7, 2022
On Saturday morning, February 12, 2022, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner, and Tweety Bird won’t just be cartoons on your television screen, they and fellow Looney Tunes and Merrie…
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J.E.B. Wilson receives McNulty Catalyst Fund for Liberty Fellowship impact project
February 7, 2022
Fifth-generation farmer J.E.B. Wilson has been named a 2022 McNulty Foundation Catalyst Fund recipient for his Liberty Fellowship impact project, SC AgriWellness. Wilson partnered with stakeholders to create the program,…
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Home Works to host first annual Hammer Classic Sporting Clays Fundraiser
February 7, 2022
Thursday April 21, South Carolina nonprofit Home Works will host its First Annual Hammer Classic, a sporting clays fundraiser benefiting their mission of compassionate construction. DETAILS: Thursday April 21, 2022…
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Teddy Bear Picnic returns to Hampton Park in March
February 7, 2022
Teddy bears will once again take over the gazebo at Hampton Park as the Charleston Parks Conservancy hosts the 12th annual Teddy Bear Picnic from 1:30-4 p.m. on Sunday, March…
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Talented Tenth of SC to honor historic former Mayor and host young professionals conference
February 7, 2022
Talented Tenth, a Columbia-based young professionals’ organization founded by City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, presents the Annual Talented Tenth Conference, The 2022 SC Convening: Access. Service. Elevation. The conference,…
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College of Charleston graduate-assistant to lead World Ocean Day efforts in S.C. and beyond
February 3, 2022
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Cheyenne Cunningham, a graduate assistant at the College of Charleston, is directing Global Eco Adventures (GEA) efforts to “clean up” four designated beaches around the…
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International African American Museum receives third grant from FordFoundation
February 3, 2022
Third Round of Funding Sets the Stage for a new Telling of the African American Journey. The International African American Museum has received a grant of $500,000 from the Ford…
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Development Assistant at CMA
February 3, 2022
JOB TITLE: DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT (FULL-TIME) PURPOSE: To provide administrative support to a four-person team working to advance the Columbia Museum of Art’s (CMA) mission by ensuring sustainable funding for the…
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Communities in Schools of South Carolina announces transformative investment to help students overcome obstacles to learning
February 3, 2022
$2.5 Million Donation from Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott Will Strengthen Organization’s Impact in Public Schools Across South Carolina Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) announced today that they are the…
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Mary Black Foundation announces staff transition
February 3, 2022
The Mary Black Foundation announced that Haley Wicker has been named the Program Director of Early Childhood Development, succeeding Keisha Gray, who is leaving the Foundation at the end of…
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Upcoming Origin SC’s workshops in February 2022
February 2, 2022
FREE Workshops focusing on Homeownership, Credit, and Budgeting Origin SC will host free financial education & homeownership workshops in February and is offering a brand new open forum series of…
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LRADAC named a Top USA Workplace for 2022
February 2, 2022LRADAC, the designated substance misuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has been named a Top USA Workplace for 2022, an honor that follows a statewide win for Top Workplace…
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The Nickelodeon Theatre starts Black History Month series – For The Culture: Reliving Black American Classics
February 2, 2022The Nickelodeon Theatre starts a new series for Black History Month, For The Culture. For The Culture focuses on some of the most popular Black American Classics, ranging from The…
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Senior Accountant at Harvest Hope
February 1, 2022
POSITION OVERVIEW The Senior Accountant will be a key member of the finance department to ensure the department creates accurate and timely financial records for the organization. The ideal candidate…
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Trident United Way & Charleston Metro Chamber team up for Lead United
February 1, 2022
Back for its second successful year, Trident United Way’s pioneering Lead United program is here with a new session. Trident United Way is teaming up with the Charleston Metro Chamber…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX opens 2022 ticket sales
February 1, 2022
Ticket sales for the 2022 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX are now open to the public at bmwcharitygolf.com. This year’s tournament, which will be held June 6-12, will…
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Upstate International announces new public event
February 1, 2022
Chinese Influence in Africa: What does this mean for the rest of the World? Upstate International is announcing a new lunch and learn event with Dr. Trevor Rubenzer. Dr. Rubenzer…
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Muncaster Financial Group named as Applause Award winner by Better Business Bureau of the Upstate
February 1, 2022
Better Business Bureau (BBB®) of Upstate South Carolina awarded Muncaster Financial Group with the BBB Applause Award for meeting and exceeding advertising standards. Each quarter, BBB’s Local Advertising Review Program…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank elects new Board of Directors Chair
January 31, 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank announced that Willis HR CEO, Jada Willis, assumed the chair role of Harvest Hope’s Board of Directors at the beginning of the new year. She has…
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Dorothy F. Self to serve as 2022 Chair of Local Advertising Review Program by BBB® of the Upstate
January 31, 2022
Better Business Bureau (BBB®) of Upstate South Carolina is pleased to announce the appointment of Dorothy F. Self of DFS Creative Concepts as Chair of the Local Advertising Review Program…
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Coldwell Banker Realty Midtown Office continues to support Salvation Army’s mission to combat food insecurity after donating $7,900
January 31, 2022
The Coldwell Banker Realty Midtown Office joins The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ mission to target the epidemic of hunger amongst families in the Midlands after donating $7,900.00 to The…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards more than $8.3 million in grants and scholarships in first half of fiscal year
January 28, 2022
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, today announced that during the first half of the 2021-2022 fiscal year (July 1 to December 31, 2021), more than…
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Local nonprofit started by Greenville family to help tackle poor hygiene among the homeless
January 27, 2022
Do you know how many homeless live in the small city of Greenville, South Carolina? According to the Greenville Homeless Alliance, there were more than 3,000 homeless people in Greenville…
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Non Profit Minute – Allison Fleahman, Project SEARCH
January 27, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Karee White joins Liberty Fellowship as Chief Advancement Officer
January 27, 2022
Karee White, a higher education executive and native of South Carolina, has been named Liberty Fellowship’s first Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). In her new role, White leads the comprehensive philanthropic…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center offers strategies to help identify stress and emotions in children amid ongoing pandemic
January 26, 2022
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is offering strategies for parents and caregivers to help children manage their stress…
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Gibbes Museum of Art awarded grant by the Employees Community Fund of Boeing South Carolina
January 26, 2022
The Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston’s premier art museum, has been awarded a grant from the South Carolina chapter of the Boeing Employees Community Fund (ECF) to support the museum’s…
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SC Women in Leadership announces public launch of MatchBoard.tech
January 24, 2022
Web-based App Improves Accessibility to Appointed Public Boards and Commissions In a press conference on Monday, South Carolina Women in Leadership announces the public launch of MatchBoard, a new statewide…
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Upstate Warrior Solution announces two new Board Members
January 24, 2022
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) welcomes local business owner, Michael Fee, and US Marine Corps veteran, Greg Hall, to its Board of Directors. This brings UWS’ Board of Directors to a…
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Home Works to host first annual Hammer Classic Sporting Clays Fundraiser
January 20, 2022
Thursday April 21, South Carolina nonprofit Home Works will host its First Annual Hammer Classic, a sporting clays fundraiser benefiting their mission of compassionate construction. DETAILS: Thursday April 21, 2022…
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SC Office of Rural Health CEO Graham Adams wins Order of the Palmetto
January 20, 2022
Graham Adams, PhD, chief executive officer for the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto. The Order of the Palmetto is South…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC announces promotion; new hire
January 20, 2022
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) today announced a promotion as well as the addition of a new team member. Chynna A. Philips has been promoted to…
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