Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 19, 2018U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 19, 2018U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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Greenville to honor Old Hickory Division
January 19, 2018
The 30th Infantry Division broke the Hindenburg line in 1918, which led to the end of World War I and created a lasting legacy for our local community. The Old…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 19, 2018
U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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Eligible donors urged to join lifesaving team this winter
January 16, 2018
Community members are invited to join the American Red Cross, City of Columbia and Mayor Steve Benjamin at the 8th annual ‘Hoop It Up’ Blood Drive. Donors are encouraged to roll…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Lesley Gadson, Empowered U
January 16, 2018
The MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer. …
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NANOE to install Louis Fawcett, III as President
January 16, 2018
Louis Fawcett, after serving more than four years at EdVenture as Senior Vice President of Principal Gifts, has accepted the position of President of the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives (NANOE).…
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Smashburger, Lexington “Pay What You Want” to support Epworth
January 15, 2018
Smashburger’s Lexington location will host a “Pay What You Want” day on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, with all proceeds supporting Epworth Children’s Home. For one day only, guests are invited to…
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2018 MLK Celebration award recipients announced
January 15, 2018Two community leaders and an organization from the Charleston area will be honored with awards at the 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration next week. Joan Robinson-Berry,…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System dedicates first Habitat home of 2018
January 15, 2018
Bon Secours St. Francis employees welcomed a new neighbor into Greenville’s Sterling community on Friday, dedicating the home that they built with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County for Brad…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new board members
January 15, 2018
Rebuild Upstate has added two new board members, who will serve three-year terms helping grow this agency that does home repairs across the region. Michael Cunningham is the Vice President…
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Twelve South Carolina schools named finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
January 12, 2018
Twelve South Carolina schools are finalists for the 2018 Palmetto’s Finest Schools Awards after extensive evaluations by fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process includes elements on…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center receives gift of $500,000 for campaign to help meet the needs of children in the Lowcountry
January 11, 2018Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has received a $500,000 challenge gift to their capital campaign, Above and Beyond:…
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The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 10, 2018Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting and Columbia-based Hubbell Power…
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The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 10, 2018Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting and Columbia-based Hubbell Power…
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United Way of the Midlands names GB Olsen as Vice President of Resource Development
January 9, 2018United Way of the Midlands announced the promotion of GB Olsen to Vice President of Resource Development earlier today. “GB has been a valued member of the team at United…
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United Way of the Midlands names GB Olsen as Vice President of Resource Development
January 9, 2018
United Way of the Midlands announced the promotion of GB Olsen to Vice President of Resource Development earlier today. “GB has been a valued member of the team at United…
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Junior League of Columbia to award Community Impact Grants
January 8, 2018
The Junior League of Columbia will open a Request for Proposals for Community Impact Grants on Jan. 12. A total of $150,000 will be awarded to organizations in the Greater…
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The Salvation Army thanks the community for a successful Christmas season
January 5, 2018
A letter from Major Henry Morris, Area Commander, The Salvation Army of the Midlands: Thanks to generous community efforts, The Salvation Army of the Midlands raised over $346,016.36 with our…
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Family Promise Benefit Gala – February 10
January 4, 2018
Family Promise Gears Up for Fourth Year of Support for Families Experiencing Homelessness with Night of Promise Gala Family Promise of the Midlands, a faith-based initiative that provides shelter…
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Senior Resources begins construction on new Meals on Wheels site
January 3, 2018
Senior Resources is excited to begin construction this week of a new Meals on Wheels site at its central office building on Millwood Avenue. When complete, the 900-square foot facility…
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Charleston’s interim chief of police to lead 2018 MLK Parade
January 3, 2018Jerome Taylor, interim chief of police for the Charleston Police Department, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Taylor…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance names Sara Hazzard President and CEO
January 2, 2018
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Sara Hazzard has been named President and CEO of the organization effective January 1, 2018. “We are excited to welcome Sara Hazzard…
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Capital Rotary inducts banker, healthcare professional
January 2, 2018Commercial banker Austin McVay (second from left in photo) and healthcare professional Jon Belsher (second from right) have been inducted into Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club. McVay – shown with…
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Capital Rotary inducts banker, healthcare professional
January 2, 2018Commercial banker Austin McVay (second from left in photo) and healthcare professional Jon Belsher (second from right) have been inducted into Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club. McVay – shown with…
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Rebuild Upstate elects 2018 Board Officers
December 30, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The Rebuild Upstate Board has elected its 2018 officers to help guide the Upstate nonprofit that has repaired and rehabilitated more than 600 homes of low-income residents…
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Global Grant Scholar visits Capital Rotary
December 29, 2017Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose receives banners from clubs in Nairobi and Ireland from Catherine Glen, a former Rotary Global Grant Scholar studying in the field of peace and conflict…
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Global Grant Scholar visits Capital Rotary
December 29, 2017
Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose receives banners from clubs in Nairobi and Ireland from Catherine Glen, a former Rotary Global Grant Scholar studying in the field of peace and conflict…
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City’s Pet of the Week: Apollo
December 21, 2017
Meet Animal Services’ new Pet of the Week, Apollo. Apollo is a 3-year-old, American Foxhound mix. He is a very sweet boy but has a high energy level. This loving “furbaby” has…
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2018 MLK Celebration keynote speakers announced
December 21, 2017Charleston’s ten-day Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the largest and longest running event of its kind in South Carolina, will be headlined in January by Joan Robinson-Berry, vice…
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The Fifth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $300,000 to grant wishes for S.C. wish kids
December 19, 2017In February 2017 all eyes were on the stage as wish kid, Grayson, walked onstage at the Wish Ball. The audience held their collective breath as the emcee told Grayson,…
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The Fifth Annual Wish Ball aims to raise a record $300,000 to grant wishes for S.C. wish kids
December 19, 2017In February 2017 all eyes were on the stage as wish kid, Grayson, walked onstage at the Wish Ball. The audience held their collective breath as the emcee told Grayson,…
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Midlands Education & Business Alliance (MEBA) announces a new partnership for 2018 with ATD Midlands
December 18, 2017Photo (L to R): Randy Odom, Cep Cantey, Dr Craig Witherspoon, Valerie Richardson, Mary Snipes, Dr. Ron Rhames, Dr. J.R Green, Ron Harvey In early December, the Association for Talent…
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Midlands Education & Business Alliance (MEBA) announces a new partnership for 2018 with ATD Midlands
December 18, 2017Photo (L to R): Randy Odom, Cep Cantey, Dr Craig Witherspoon, Valerie Richardson, Mary Snipes, Dr. Ron Rhames, Dr. J.R Green, Ron Harvey In early December, the Association for Talent…
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Home Works of America receives One SC Funds for Disaster Repairs
December 12, 2017Home Works of America announced that it has been awarded a $20,500 grant from the One SC Fund housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation. This grant will help bring hope…
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21 South Carolina leaders selected for Liberty Fellowship’s 14th class
December 12, 2017
Individually, the 21 leaders chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 14th class are accomplished and impressive. Connected to the broader network of 290 Liberty Fellows working collaboratively across South Carolina, they are…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Prentice Brower, Lowcountry Maritime Society
December 11, 2017
The LowcountryBizSC Entrepreneur Minute is a one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer. …
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Bank of America employees partner with Lowcountry Food Bank to donate $20,000
December 11, 2017Bank of America employees packed food for the coastal Carolina community that the Lowcountry Food Bank at the Lowcountry Food Bank. In addition to providing hands-on support, the…
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SC Autism Society hires former news anchor as Director of Fundraising and Public Relations
December 8, 2017
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Autism Society announced that it has hired retired award-winning journalist, Mary Sturgill as its Director of Fundraising and Public Relations. Sturgill’s duties will…
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One SC Fund awards $266,500 in flood and hurricane recovery grants
December 6, 2017
The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the seventh round of nonprofit recipients of grant awards for flood and hurricane recovery projects across South Carolina. Grantees will receive a…
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Tim Carnahan named Elementary Principal of the Year
December 6, 2017
Dr. Tim Carnahan, principal of Waccamaw Intermediate School in Georgetown County School District, has been named the 2018 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year by the South Carolina Association…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative awarded $1.5 million grant
December 6, 2017
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, a community movement committed to improving educational outcomes, has received the first installment of a $1,545,000 grant from The Duke Endowment, one of the largest private…
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LRADAC receives three year reaccreditation and highest survey accomplishment from CARF International
December 6, 2017
LRADAC announced its reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, or CARF International. The accreditation process includes a three-day intensive survey of programs and staff, which occurs every…
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Healthy Learners announces Marge M. Rath as Director of Development
November 30, 2017
Healthy Learners is proud to announce and welcome Marge M. Rath as its development director to engage in development and donor relations. Rath will play an integral role in advancing the mission…
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OOBE dedicates home for the Jackson Family
November 30, 2017
On Wednesday, local apparel company OOBE dedicated the most recent home to be built for Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, a home for the Jackson family. As a Habitat…
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Midlands Housing Trust Fund hires Demetrius McCord, JD, as Executive Director
November 29, 2017
The Midlands Housing Trust Fund (MHTF) announces Demetrius McCord has been hired as its Executive Director. Demetrius has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Scranton and a Juris…
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Healthy Learners announces Aixa Rodriguez-Mariani, MD as Georgetown Program Manager
November 28, 2017
Healthy Learners announced Aixa Rodriguez-Mariani as program manager for Healthy Learners Georgetown. Rodriguez-Mariani is responsible for providing oversight and management of the Healthy Learners Georgetown program while insuring that the elements of the process are in…
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Advanced Technology International to manage Space Enterprise Consortium
November 28, 2017
Advanced Technology International (ATI) signed a five year, $100,000,000 Other Transaction Agreement with the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center to manage the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) on November…
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International Fellow to empower women in South Asia using strategies from YWCA Greater Charleston
November 28, 2017On August 11, YWCA Greater Charleston welcomed Upaj Bhattarai, a program manager for Hope Nepal Association for Social Welfare (HNASW), to a four-month international fellowship at its Charleston office. Visiting…
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A Non Profit Minute – Kate Pratt, SCACED
November 28, 2017
The South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) is a coalition of individuals and organizations who support the development of healthy and economically sustainable communities throughout South Carolina. SCACED…
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