Trucking Association elects Johnson Chairman
June 26, 2017
The South Carolina Trucking Association has elected Keith Johnson, H & J Trucking, Charleston, SC as its 2017-18 Chairman of the Board of Directors. Johnson is the owner of H&J…
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Trucking Association elects Johnson Chairman
June 26, 2017
The South Carolina Trucking Association has elected Keith Johnson, H & J Trucking, Charleston, SC as its 2017-18 Chairman of the Board of Directors. Johnson is the owner of H&J…
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Aflac provides upgrades for United Way’s Eye Clinic for Uninsured Adults
June 26, 2017
WellPartners, United Way of the Midlands’ dental and eye clinic for uninsured adults in Richland, Lexington and Fairfield counties, recently received major upgrades thanks to a grant from Aflac.…
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Greenville CEOs dedicate fifth Habitat home
June 24, 2017
On Thursday, June 21, 23 of Greenville’s top CEO’s put the finishing touches on their latest project – the construction of a new home for the Nivens family, as part…
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Smashburger donates more than $6,500 to Epworth Children’s Home
June 22, 2017The Columbia area’s newest Smashburger, which opened in May at the Village at Sandhill, has donated $6,513.39 to Epworth Children’s Home as part of its opening month charitable partnership. During…
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Smashburger donates more than $6,500 to Epworth Children’s Home
June 22, 2017
The Columbia area’s newest Smashburger, which opened in May at the Village at Sandhill, has donated $6,513.39 to Epworth Children’s Home as part of its opening month charitable partnership. During…
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Popular social justice workshop to return to Charleston
June 21, 2017Strong demand for Racial Equity Institute training results in additional sessions In partnership with the YWCA of Greater Charleston, the Racial Equity Institute will conduct a social justice workshop from…
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Barry Coats, President/CEO, Special Olympics South Carolina
June 20, 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 Barry Coats, President/CEO, Special…
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Barry Coats, President/CEO, Special Olympics South Carolina
June 20, 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 Barry Coats, President/CEO, Special…
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Spring Valley Rotary Club awards scholarships
June 19, 2017Spring Valley Rotary Scholarship committee member Patricia Fernald and Club President Wendy Fuess are pictured with six graduating seniors who received a 2017 Rotary scholarship. They are (left to right),…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank celebrates millionth meal milestone
June 19, 2017On June 20thWe Will Create the Millionth Meal in The Zucker Family Production Kitchen! The Lowcountry Food Bank will create its one millionth meal on June 20th in The Zucker…
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Senior Resources receives grant from DAV Charitable Service Trust to provide Meals on Wheels service to veterans
June 19, 2017
Senior Resources, Inc., has received a $13,000 grant from the DAV Charitable Service Trust to provide Meals on Wheels service to veterans in Richland County. The $13,000 grant will provide…
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Manley wins Rotary Volunteer Award for Rebuild Upstate work
June 19, 2017
As Rebuild Upstate celebrates its 10th anniversary, founder and executive director, Chris Manley, received the Vocational Service Award from the Rotary Club of North Greenville this week. Rotary of North…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $186,920 to 10 grantees through Immigrant Families Initiative
June 18, 2017
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is pleased to announce the 2017 Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $186,920 to ten organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations…
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McDaniels Subaru of Columbia and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) spreading warmth to cancer patients
June 16, 2017For the second year in a row, Subaru of America and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will spread love, hope and warmth to cancer patients and their families in…
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McDaniels Subaru of Columbia and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) spreading warmth to cancer patients
June 16, 2017
For the second year in a row, Subaru of America and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will spread love, hope and warmth to cancer patients and their families in…
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New Corps Officers coming to lead The Salvation Army of the Midlands
June 13, 2017The Salvation Army of the Midlands is preparing to welcome new Corps Officers on June 19, 2017. Majors Henry and Benita Morris will arrive in Columbia, after working in the…
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New Corps Officers coming to lead The Salvation Army of the Midlands
June 13, 2017
The Salvation Army of the Midlands is preparing to welcome new Corps Officers on June 19, 2017. Majors Henry and Benita Morris will arrive in Columbia, after working in the…
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SCCB to host First Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Career Exploration Week for blind students in the state
June 12, 2017
June 19th – 23rd 2017 The South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB), will host the First Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Career Exploration Week for blind students in…
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Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Charleston receives $10,000 grant from the Charles and Joyce Darby Family Endowment of the Coastal Community Foundation
June 12, 2017
Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston (ABVI) is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Charles and Joyce Darby Family Endowment of the…
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New Corps Officers coming to lead The Salvation Army of the Midlands
June 12, 2017
The Salvation Army of the Midlands is preparing to welcome new Corps Officers on June 19, 2017. Majors Henry and Benita Morris will arrive in Columbia, after working in the…
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YMCA receives national award for excellence in fundraising and community impact
June 11, 2017Stephen Cannon, 2017 Annual Campaign Chair; Cassie Lloyd, Director of Mission Advancement; Rick Callebs, CEO; Claude Saleeby, 2016 Annual Campaign Chair; Ken Bailey, Branch Executive Director The YMCA of…
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Middle Tyger YMCA hires David Ozmore as Branch Executive Director
June 9, 2017
The Middle Tyger YMCA welcomes David Ozmore as their new Branch Executive Director. Ozmore has devoted 24 years to the YMCA in locations across the country and will continue to…
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United Way of the Piedmont hires new COO/VP of Finance & Administration, Warren Hayslip
June 9, 2017
United Way of the Piedmont welcomes Warren Hayslip as its new COO/VP of Finance & Administration. Hayslip is a Spartanburg native who recently retired and returned to his hometown after…
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Rotary Club of Spartanburg awards grant to Hope Center for Children
June 8, 2017
The Rotary Club of Spartanburg recently awarded a grant to Hope Center for Children. The Rotary Club of Spartanburg has a long history of supporting local organizations, including Hope Center…
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Rotary Club of Spartanburg awards grant to Hope Center for Children
June 8, 2017
The Rotary Club of Spartanburg recently awarded a grant to Hope Center for Children. The Rotary Club of Spartanburg has a long history of supporting local organizations, including Hope Center…
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America in Bloom judges to visit Greenwood, South Carolina
June 8, 2017
Professional volunteer judges from the America in Bloom (AIB) national awards program will visit Greenwood, S.C. on June 15-16. This is Greenwood’s second year as an America in Bloom participant,…
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America in Bloom judges to visit Greenwood, South Carolina
June 8, 2017
Professional volunteer judges from the America in Bloom (AIB) national awards program will visit Greenwood, S.C. on June 15-16. This is Greenwood’s second year as an America in Bloom participant,…
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Students can still apply for life changing leadership experience!
June 8, 2017
Students can still apply for Youth Corps… a dynamic leadership training experience for thirty-six outstanding 9th and 10th grade students (rising 9th & 10th graders would apply for next…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates first Veteran Build home
June 5, 2017On Thursday, June 1, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Publix Charities dedicated a home for the Waldrop family, a culmination of months of effort by Tony and Rachel…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $448,500 to twelve Midlands charities to launch innovative projects
June 5, 2017Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – is pleased to announce the twelve local nonprofits that will launch new projects to enrich the Midlands region with…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $448,500 to twelve Midlands charities to launch innovative projects
June 5, 2017
Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – is pleased to announce the twelve local nonprofits that will launch new projects to enrich the Midlands region with…
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Family Promise of the Midlands names case manager
June 2, 2017
Olivia Williams-Turner, a retired military officer with a master’s degree in social work, has been hired as the new case manager of Family Promise of the Midlands. Williams-Turner received her…
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Riggs Partners announces 2017 CreateAthon event
June 2, 2017Riggs Partners will hold its annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands and Upstate-area nonprofits October 19-20, 2017. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which professionals provide marketing services to nonprofit…
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Terminix and EdVenture present Terminix Day on June 9th
June 2, 2017Terminix Service, Inc. announced Terminix Day in conjunction with EdVenture on Friday, June 9. Taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at EdVenture, Terminix Day will feature half-price admission…
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YWCA of Greater Charleston announces incoming board
June 2, 2017The YWCA of Greater Charleston has welcomed its incoming board of directors. Elonda Fair O’Neill, Esquire (pictured), a board member since 2010, has been elected board chair of the YWCA of…
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Riggs Partners announces 2017 CreateAthon event
June 2, 2017
Riggs Partners will hold its annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands and Upstate-area nonprofits October 19-20, 2017. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which professionals provide marketing services to nonprofit…
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Terminix and EdVenture present Terminix Day on June 9th
June 2, 2017
Terminix Service, Inc. announced Terminix Day in conjunction with EdVenture on Friday, June 9. Taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at EdVenture, Terminix Day will feature half-price admission…
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Registration Open for 18th Annual Race for The ARK
May 31, 2017
Registration is open for the 18th annual Thrivent Financial Race for The ARK on Aug. 26 in downtown Summerville. This 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run raises funds for The…
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Casey Pash, President & CEO, Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina
May 30, 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 Casey Pash, President…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina volunteer honored at National Volunteer Summit
May 30, 2017Junior Achievement (JA) of Greater South Carolina announced that David Pankau, CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, was chosen from more than 237,000 U.S. volunteers as one of 11…
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Pawmetto Lifeline volunteer nationally recognized by Bayer Animal Health
May 24, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – A Pawmetto Lifeline volunteer was recognized by Bayer Animal Health during National Volunteer Week via social media. Bayer is a Life Science company with a more than…
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Midlands Gives breaks records with major increase in number of gifts to 337 nonprofits
May 24, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Gives 2017, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, has broken its own records once again thanks to thousands of everyday philanthropists who gave a total…
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Sisters of Charity grant supports Meals on Wheels
May 24, 2017Senior Resources recently received a $3,750 Caritas Grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. This funding will support two Meals on Wheels clients for one year. This…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Big Brother Dusty Conine named Community Impact Award winner
May 24, 2017
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is proud to announce Dusty Conine as the Community Impact Award winner. United Way of the Midlands presents this award annually to a…
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Midlands Gives breaks records with major increase in number of gifts to 337 nonprofits
May 24, 2017More than $1.67 million in donations raised via 13,765 individual gifts Midlands Gives 2017, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, has broken its own records once again thanks…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s South Carolina chapter announces local 2017 Midlands Man & Woman of the Year winners
May 24, 2017A midlands woman and man have been named the winners of this year’s Midlands Man & Woman of the Year of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) South Carolina chapter.…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s South Carolina chapter announces local 2017 Midlands Man & Woman of the Year winners
May 24, 2017A midlands woman and man have been named the winners of this year’s Midlands Man & Woman of the Year of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) South Carolina chapter.…
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Midlands Gives breaks records with major increase in number of gifts to 337 nonprofits
May 24, 2017More than $1.67 million in donations raised via 13,765 individual gifts Midlands Gives 2017, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, has broken its own records once again thanks…
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GCM raises $143,000 with golf tournament
May 22, 2017
The 20th Annual Dick Brooks Honda Meals on Wheels Invitational golf tournament raised $143,000 for Greer Community Ministries (GCM). “We are thrilled with the results of this year’s golf tournament,”…
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