SC Manufacturers Alliance announces Anne Spencer Alexander as Membership and Events Manager
November 17, 2021
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance has hired Anne Spencer Alexander as the Membership and Events Manager. “We are excited to welcome Anne Spencer to the SCMA team,” said Sara Hazzard,…
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Church and Project H.O.P.E. provide Thanksgiving dinners for Midlands seniors
November 17, 2021Retired Richland County deputy sheriffs and others making deliveries By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Saint David’s Episcopal Church in northeast Columbia provided 65 Thanksgiving dinners for seniors across Columbia and…
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New critical care ambulance rolls in at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
November 16, 2021A new, highly specialized critical care ambulance rolled in to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands today, thanks to more than $430,000 in funding from 96 donors through Prisma Health Midlands Foundation.…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund application now open for class of 2022
November 16, 2021
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, a local resource developed to help high-achieving Charleston County School District graduates pay for college, is opening the next round of scholarship applications today, November…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund announces expansion and partnership with The Darla Moore Foundation
November 16, 2021
Expands scholarship availability to 26 high schools in eight new Pee Dee Region counties The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, aimed at helping high-achieving graduates pay for college, recently announced a…
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Just say Something Honey Baked Ham FUNraising for the Future
November 16, 2021
Just Say Something is holding an online fundraiser, Honey Baked Ham FUNraising for the Future starting now until Friday, December 31, 2021 at midnight. This fundraiser is a delicious way…
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SOAR disburses over $11 Million in loans to help south’s smallest businesses recover; nearly half to black-owned businesses
November 15, 2021
Economic recovery program built to support the South’s smallest businesses is reaching the underbanked; nearly 80% of loans have been made to businesses owned by women and entrepreneurs of color,…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $40,038 in Capacity Building grants to ten local nonprofits
November 15, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, has awarded $40,038 in Capacity Building grants to ten local nonprofits. The Community Foundation works to help build sustainability for…
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Upcountry History Museum receives SC Humanities Grant
November 15, 2021
The Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announced that it has been awarded a $13,500.00 Growth Grant from South Carolina Humanities. Funding for the Growth Grants has been provided…
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City Center Partnership holds 20th Annual Meeting
November 15, 2021
City Center Partnership (CCP) recently held its 20th Annual Meeting, celebrating past accomplishments and looking forward to more in the future. “We are grateful for the long-term support we have…
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United Way of Pickens County honored as 2021 Pillar of Easley
November 15, 2021
Presented by the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce, the Pillar of Easley Award recognizes and honors a long-standing business that plays an active role in our community and is highly…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge $100,000 to United Way
November 15, 2021
Colliers and LCK offices across South Carolina participated in a “Turning the Page on Literacy in South Carolina” United Way campaign to raise dollars, collect books and volunteer for local…
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City kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive virtually and in-person
November 15, 2021
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive…
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Richland Library unveils new Storywalk location at Riverfront Park
November 10, 2021
Families can enjoy “I Am a Bird” at Riverfront Park Step into a good book beginning November 12 with Richland Library’s third StoryWalk® in the Midlands, located at Riverfront Park…
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Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to visit Greer Relief for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 10, 2021
South Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor, Pamela Evette, is to visit Greer Relief on Tuesday, November 16th. During Lt. Governor Evette’s visit, she will receive a tour of Greer Relief, learn about…
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National home repair nonprofit rebrands as the Coalition for Home Repair
November 10, 2021
Leaders in the world of nonprofit home repair announced the rebranding of the ReFrame Association as the Coalition for Home Repair at its annual conference today. This marks a new…
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H.G. Reynolds gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports building construction program and students
November 10, 2021
On Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021, the leaders of H.G. Reynolds Company presented a generous gift of $7,500 to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. This corporate donation will provide support…
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Rebuild Upstate completes repairs for more than 100 Upstate SC veterans
November 9, 2021
Rebuild Upstate has created a volunteer Veterans Support Team as the agency celebrates a milestone in completing repairs for more than 100 Upstate South Carolina veterans. Rebuild Upstate serves low-income…
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Hendrick Automotive Group presents Lowcountry Food Bank with $50,000 from year-long employee-fueled fund drive
November 9, 2021
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson was on-site to help celebrate Hendrick employee fund drive The Lowcountry Food Bank announced that Hendrick Automotive Group donated $50,000 on October 27 to help feed…
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AllSouth hosted the Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Big Red Barn Retreat
November 9, 2021
AllSouth Federal Credit Union proudly hosted its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 21, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina. Thanks…
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Carolina Boxer Rescue announces 2nd Annual Soda City Boxer Bash
November 9, 2021
Carolina Boxer Rescue announced the return of the Soda City Boxer Bash on November, 13, 2021 at Hunter Gatherer Brewery at the Hangar 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205…
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City Center Partnership Annual Meeting 2021
November 9, 2021City Center Partnership Recap of 2021 from Matt Kennell, president and CEO of City Center Partnership: City Center Partnership is grateful for long-term support and revitalization of the Main Street…
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Olympic Silver Medalist Raven Saunders announced as Grand Marshal for the Emancipation Proclamation Parade
November 8, 2021
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg today announced that 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist Raven Saunders will be the Grand Marshal for the 156th Annual Emancipation Proclamation Parade in Charleston set for Saturday, January…
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Camp Rise Above hosts second annual Homebrewed Harvest fundraiser
November 8, 2021
Camp Rise Above, the local nonprofit founded in Mt. Pleasant over ten years ago, is hosting its second annual Homebrewed Harvest fundraiser on November 14, 2021 at the brand new…
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Just Say Something isFUNraising for the Future!
November 8, 2021
Just Say Something is holding a FUNraising for the Future Social Event, Silent Auction, and Live Auction on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Jack n’ Diane’s,…
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First LGBTQ+ center in Greenville celebrates grand opening
November 8, 2021
Pride Link, Amaryllis Counseling, and 864Pride to Open Queer Wellness Center with a Ribbon Cutting and Open House Nov 6 2021 In June, it was announced that three LGBTQ+ serving…
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Upstate Warrior Solution opens doors to serve veterans and families in Easley
November 8, 2021
UWS and Goodwill MOU signing to take place on November 8th at 2:00pm 811 Saco Lowell Rd., Easley, SC 29640 Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS), in partnership with Goodwill Industries of…
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One80 Place celebrates ninth annual Turkey and a $20 Drive
November 8, 2021Community invited to help kick off season of giving with annual drive supporting our homeless neighbors Generous community members looking to help out this holiday season are invited on Tuesday,…
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Boeing donates $150,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank to support childhood hunger programs
November 8, 2021
At a Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) food distribution at Devon Forest Elementary School in Goose Creek recently, The Boeing Company announced a donation of $150,000 to LCFB’s childhood hunger programs.…
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The Red Shoe Society’s Online Auction is Open! 100% of proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston
November 4, 2021
The Red Shoe Society of Charleston is hosting an online auction to raise some of the vital funds needed to support families with critically ill children staying at Ronald McDonald…
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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers commit to fighting hunger for the 7th year
November 4, 2021For the 7th year, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers will continue a tradition of giving, donating $1, to Harvest Hope Food Bank for every oil change performed in the…
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SCORH’s Shannon Chambers wins national leadership award
November 4, 2021
Shannon Chambers, director of provider solutions for the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), has been awarded the 2021 Ron Nelson Award by the National Association of Rural Health…
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Clinton YMCA Youth Basketball
November 4, 2021
Clinton YMCA Basketball Registrations for basketball are being taken for the following age groups: (Age as of Dec. 1, 2021) Basics: 5-6 Mini-Mite: 7-8 Jr.Mite: 9-10 Mite: 11-12 All age…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center releases 2020 Annual Report
November 3, 2021
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, recently released their 2020 Annual Report, which highlights the services provided for 792…
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Charleston Beer Fest announces new “On Location” series
November 1, 2021
Although Lowcountry beer lovers will have to wait another year to celebrate Charleston Beer Fest (CBF) and all of its festivities, a new initiative has been put in place that…
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K9 SAR handler Mitch Henderson achieves first national cadaver detection certification from North American Police Work Dog Association
November 1, 2021Handler Mitch Henderson of the South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association (SCSARDA), a non-profit, all-volunteer professional search and rescue team dedicated to finding missing people with highly trained search…
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Register now for Trident United Way’s Days of Caring
November 1, 2021
Trident United Way’s most popular volunteer day of service is expanding from one to three days, now becoming Days of Caring. Registration is open for the Tri-County’s single-largest community service…
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Apollo Amateur Night champion Brittany Turnipseed, Rod Foster & Company to perform at the Columbia Museum of Art – Nov 7
November 1, 2021
WHAT: Chaye Alexander presents Live on Boyd Plaza: The Soul Jazz Experience Spend the afternoon with sultry soul and jazz songstress and Apollo Amateur Night Champion Brittany Turnipseed, backed by…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $720,500 in grant funding
November 1, 2021
95 Nonprofits receive funding to eradicate poverty The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 95 grants totaling $720,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations. Each organization is working to…
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Apollo Amateur Night Champion Brittany Turnipseed, Rod Foster & Company to perform at the Columbia Museum of Art
October 30, 2021
WHAT: Chaye Alexander presents Live on Boyd Plaza: The Soul Jazz Experience Spend the afternoon with sultry soul and jazz songstress and Apollo Amateur Night Champion Brittany Turnipseed, backed by…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s Business Partner Appreciation Reception
October 29, 2021
Columbia Museum of Art hosted an evening of appreciation for the museum’s business partners on Oct 28, 2021. The Capital City Club catered the event. Paella was a highlight as…
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United Way of the Piedmont hires new Director of Advocacy
October 29, 2021
United Way of the Piedmont is proud to announce Emilee O’Brien as its new hire for the first ever Director of Advocacy. The new position within United Way was made…
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The Original Six Foundation raises over $120,000 for South Carolina students
October 27, 2021
Carolina Business Community Comes Together to Support Rural Students The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) announced over $120,000 raised for educational programs supporting students in rural and underserved areas of…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces recipient of 2021 John S. Rainey Philanthropy Award
October 27, 2021
Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, has announced Laura Jackson Hoy as the recipient of the 2021 John S. Rainey Philanthropy Award. The award, established in 2017, is named in…
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SC Thrive “46 Veteran Salute” call for nominations ends October 30th
October 26, 2021
SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit, calls for nominations to honor 46 veterans across the state. This event, entitled “The 46 Veteran Salute” will recognize one veteran in each county in…
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Homeless No More holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new education facility
October 25, 2021
Homeless No More, a nonprofit offering emergency services, transitional and affordable housing for homeless families across the Midlands, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 25 for their new education…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center provides Halloween tips for parents and caregivers amid COVID-19 Halloween season
October 21, 2021
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is sharing tips for parents and caregivers to consider to keep children safe…
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Boxes & Bows Campaign sparks joy of giving for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
October 21, 2021
Boxes & Bows, a holiday mailbox swag campaign, sparks the joy of giving for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands. Residents of Richland and Lexington Counties are invited to participate in Boxes…
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McDonald’s Drive Thru Challenge benefiting local Ronald McDonald House Charities is back
October 21, 2021
McDonald’s Hosts Second Annual Drive Thru Challenge & Sets Fundraising Goal to $2 Million The second annual McDonald’s Drive Thru Challenge has officially kicked off!! Now through December 12, Charleston-area…
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The 2021 Rose Ball announces record fundraising to benefit local charities
October 21, 2021The Charity Ball Board of Greenville raised $410,000 for the 2021 Rose Ball beneficiaries, which the committee announced during the Beneficiaries Reception on Wednesday. Continuing in the ball’s 50-year tradition,…
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