United Way of the Midlands invests an additional $390,000 in ongoing Midlands flood recovery work
February 17, 2017
United Way of the Midlands is investing an additional $390,000 to support the ongoing rebuild efforts in Richland and Lexington counties; bringing the organization’s total investment since the October 2015…
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Community members encouraged to become local lifesavers
February 16, 2017
The city of Columbia and Mayor Steve Benjamin are once again teaming up with the American Red Cross in hopes of saving thousands of lives at the annual ‘Hoop It…
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Local Representative, Rita Allison, receives Common Good Award
February 16, 2017
South Carolina House Representative, Rita Allison received the 2017 South Carolina Common Good Award for Education. Each year, South Carolina United Ways come together to recognize individuals who work to…
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New CEO named for National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation
February 16, 2017The Board of Directors of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation has kicked the campaign to build a unique new national museum into high gear with the naming of…
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New CEO named for National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation
February 16, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – The Board of Directors of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation has kicked the campaign to build a unique new national museum into high gear with…
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Engineered Systems dedicates Habitat for Humanity home
February 15, 2017On Wednesday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County dedicated the Wilson family home with their newest build partner, Engineered Systems. As a Greenville-based company with a regional footprint, Engineered Systems…
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SC Food Bank Association passes 2 million meal mark in response to Hurricane Matthew
February 15, 2017
The SC Food Bank Association hit a large milestone in their response to Hurricane Matthew. On February 15, 2017, they passed the two million mark in meals provided in response…
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Centennial Red Cross Clara Barton Society Campaign launched in Lowcountry
February 15, 2017The American Red Cross announces the launch of the Clara Barton Society Campaign celebrating the Red Cross’s 100th year in the Lowcountry. The Clara Barton Society Campaign is the organization’s…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Robert “Rob” R. Smith II as candidate for Man of the Year
February 14, 2017The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Robert “Rob” R. Smith II has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Man…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces John Stackhouse as candidate for Man of the Year
February 14, 2017John Stackhouse will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Man of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that John Stackhouse…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Pamela Brubaker as candidate for Woman of the Year
February 14, 2017Pamela Brubaker will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Woman of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Pamela Brubaker…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Ernie Yarborough as candidate for Man of the Year
February 14, 2017Ernie Yarborough will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Man of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Ernie Yarborough…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Pamela Brubaker as candidate for Woman of the Year
February 14, 2017
Pamela Brubaker will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Woman of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Pamela Brubaker…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Robert “Rob” R. Smith II as candidate for Man of the Year
February 14, 2017
The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Robert “Rob” R. Smith II has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Man…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Ernie Yarborough as candidate for Man of the Year
February 14, 2017
Ernie Yarborough will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Man of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Ernie Yarborough…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces John Stackhouse as candidate for Man of the Year
February 14, 2017
John Stackhouse will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Man of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that John Stackhouse…
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Sixteen CCPL librarians received certification to teach entrepreneurship
February 13, 2017
Throughout the week of January 23-26, Charleston County Public Library staff participated in a YEScarolina Entrepreneurship Training Program. Sixteen librarians from eight CCPL branches took a break from their daily…
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Fab 5 campaign
February 13, 2017
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has launched the 2017 Fab 5 campaign to help stock the food pantry shelves with basic nonperishable food items that frequently run low at the nonprofit…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Blake Buchanan as candidate for Man of the Year
February 13, 2017The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Blake Buchanan of Columbia has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Man of…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Heather Vardell as candidate for Woman of the Year
February 13, 2017The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Heather Vardell of Columbia has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Woman of…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Clay Vassey as candidate for Man of the Year
February 13, 2017The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Clay Vassey of Columbia has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Man of…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Lisa Hostetler as candidate for Woman of the Year
February 13, 2017Lisa Hostetler will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Woman of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Lisa Hostetler…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Lisa Hostetler as candidate for Woman of the Year
February 13, 2017
Lisa Hostetler will Join Local Leaders to Compete for the Title of Woman of the Year The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that Lisa Hostetler…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Blake Buchanan as candidate for Man of the Year
February 13, 2017
The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Blake Buchanan of Columbia has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Man of…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Clay Vassey as candidate for Man of the Year
February 13, 2017
The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Clay Vassey of Columbia has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Man of…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Heather Vardell as candidate for Woman of the Year
February 13, 2017
The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Heather Vardell of Columbia has been nominated as a candidate for LLS’s 2017 Woman of…
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Taking Care of Their Neighbors: 32 Summerton residents trained as Red Cross Disaster Responders
February 10, 2017
When a disaster strikes, your local American Red Cross responds, providing food and shelter to those who have lost everything. Now, more than 30 residents of Summerton are trained to…
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Taking Care of Their Neighbors: 32 Summerton residents trained as Red Cross Disaster Responders
February 9, 2017When a disaster strikes, your local American Red Cross responds, providing food and shelter to those who have lost everything. Now, more than 30 residents of Summerton are trained to…
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HALOS begins second year of funding
February 8, 2017
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, in partnership with The Duke Endowment, enters into a second year of funding to continue to support Helping and Lending Outreach Support…
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American Red Cross appoints interim executive for the Upstate
February 8, 2017
Tan Kirby Davis has joined the Palmetto SC Region of the American Red Cross as the interim executive director of the Upstate SC chapter, based in Greenville. In this role,…
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Nick and Emilie Theodore named Honorary Chairs for 1st Annual Cape-Ability Walk & Roll
February 6, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Former Lieutenant Governor Nick Theodore and his wife, Emilie, have agreed to serve as Honorary Chairs for the first annual Cape-Ability Walk & Roll fundraising event benefiting…
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Habitat and OOBE dedicate “Next Generation Home” in honor of Deshaun Watson
February 4, 2017
On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, and build partner OOBE, dedicated their first home of 2017, a home for the Watley family. This is OOBE’s first build with…
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Dominion provides Harvest Hope with $5,000 for Mobile Pantries
February 1, 2017
Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $5,000 donation from Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission to assist in providing food for Harvest Hope’s Mobile Food Pantries. The grant will help Harvest Hope…
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Camp Happy Days to deliver Valentine gifts to children battling cancer
February 1, 2017
Camp Happy Days (CHD), a South Carolina nonprofit, will visit children in hospital pediatric oncology wards throughout the state on February 13th and Valentine’s Day, February 14th. Every year during CHD’s…
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Apply now for SC State Fair’s Ride of Your Life Scholarship
February 1, 2017
Each year, the South Carolina State Fair “Ride of Your Life” Scholarship Program awards a total of $300,000 in scholarships to high school students in South Carolina. Fifty $6,000 scholarships…
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Sniff, swirl, sip and support wildlife conservation
February 1, 2017Tickets are now on sale for Riverbanks’ popular spring fundraiser. Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden will take place on Friday, April 28, from 7:00pm-9:30pm. Hosted by Riverbanks Society, the…
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South Carolinians can now contribute to Habitat for Humanity when doing state taxes
January 31, 2017
A revision to state tax form 1-330, “2016 Contributions For Check-offs” has made it easy for residents to support Habitat for Humanity in South Carolina when filing their taxes. The…
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$380,000 in flood and hurricane recovery and rebuilding grants awarded by One SC Fund
January 31, 2017
The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the nonprofit recipients of the Phase Five grant awards for flood and hurricane recovery projects across South Carolina. Phase Five grantees will…
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$380,000 in flood and hurricane recovery and rebuilding grants awarded by One SC Fund
January 30, 2017The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the nonprofit recipients of the Phase Five grant awards for flood and hurricane recovery projects across South Carolina. Phase Five grantees will…
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$380,000 in flood and hurricane recovery and rebuilding grants awarded by One SC Fund
January 30, 2017The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the nonprofit recipients of the Phase Five grant awards for flood and hurricane recovery projects across South Carolina. Phase Five grantees will…
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SCSBA’S Gwen Hampton selected for Riley Institute at Furman Diversity Leaders Initiative’s 10th Midlands class
January 30, 2017
South Carolina School Boards Association Director of Leadership Development Gwen J. Hampton, MSW, CMP is one of 44 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding areas selected to participate in…
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SCMA now accepting applications for annual Safety Award
January 27, 2017
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, South Carolina OSHA and the South Carolina National Safety Council will host the 2017 South Carolina Safety Summit at The Marriott in Spartanburg, South Carolina…
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Ann Marie Stieritz named Chief Impact Officer for Liberty Fellowship
January 26, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship named Ann Marie Stieritz Chief Impact Officer. A leading strategist in economic development and education, Stieritz will be responsible for building and strengthening solutions designed…
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Ann Marie Stieritz named Chief Impact Officer for Liberty Fellowship
January 26, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship named Ann Marie Stieritz Chief Impact Officer. A leading strategist in economic development and education, Stieritz will be responsible for building and strengthening solutions designed…
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SEWE to honor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. with Lifetime Stewardship Award
January 25, 2017
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is honoring Joseph P. Riley with the Lifetime Stewardship Award for his years of significant contribution and extraordinary dedication and service to SEWE. The SEWE Lifetime…
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Tiger Lily’s Charity in Bloom program benefits Chase after a Cure in February
January 24, 2017
Charleston’s award-winning florist Tiger Lily has selected Chase After a Cure to participate in its new Charity in Bloom program. During the month of February, 20 percent of the proceeds…
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Absolute Total Care makes investment to upgrade United Way’s free children’s dental clinic waiting room
January 23, 2017
Thanks to local health care provider Absolute Total Care, United Way’s free children’s dental clinic for the uninsured, WellPartners, recently received a much needed facelift to the waiting room at…
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Home Works of America to hire Joe Huggins as next Executive Director
January 23, 2017
The Board of Directors of Home Works of America (HWoA) announced the hire of Joe Huggins to serve as the organization’s next Executive Director. Huggins will lead a growing team…
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Former Michelin executive tapped to lead Moore School Business Partnership Foundation
January 23, 2017
Michael Ian Fanning, who recently retired as Michelin North America’s director of sustainable development, has been elected president of the Business Partnership Foundation for the Darla Moore School of Business…
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Former Michelin executive tapped to lead Moore School Business Partnership Foundation
January 23, 2017
Michael Ian Fanning, who recently retired as Michelin North America’s director of sustainable development, has been elected president of the Business Partnership Foundation for the Darla Moore School of Business…
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