American Legion Announces New Fundraiser to Support Local Christmas Program
August 11, 2021
Who doesn’t want a weekend getaway? Thanks to American Legion Lake Garrett Post 25 you now have the chance to spend a weekend at the Inn at Biltmore Hotel in…
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South Carolina shelters declare a state of emergency
August 11, 2021
Shelters Join Together to Launch a “Summer Slam Emergency Rescue” Operation August 13 – 22 The lives of thousands of animals in shelters across South Carolina are at stake, as…
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IT-oLogy’s free Girls Who Code Club is back this fall
August 10, 2021
IT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club is back this fall to teach South Carolina girls in grades 6-12 how to code. The club is free to join, and participants will meet…
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SC Philharmonic welcomes Chad Henderson as the new Marketing and Communications Director for 2021/2022 season
August 9, 2021
Recently resigned local theatre Executive Director joins SC Philharmonic team The South Carolina Philharmonic welcomes Chad Henderson as the new Marketing and Communications Director. The position, recently held by Kristin…
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Columbia Film Society elects new board president, launches search for Executive Director
August 7, 2021
The Columbia Film Society’s Board of Directors elected South Carolina ETV executive Xavier Blake as President of the Board. In addition, it announced the launch of a national search for…
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Friends of African American Art & Culture introduces new board members
August 6, 2021The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), is pleased to welcome four new community members to its board…
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Art museum group participates in Give 8/28, a national giving campaign
August 6, 2021
On August 28, 2021, The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), will host a day of giving to…
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Thornwell Names Interim President
August 5, 2021
With the retirement of Rev. Elliot Smith as President of Thornwell on Friday, August 6th, the Board of Trustees has unanimously and enthusiastically selected current Executive Vice President, Lindy Scott, to…
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Citizen Scholars Institute welcomes new Executive Director
August 5, 2021
Citizen Scholars Institute, a special initiative of The Spartanburg County Foundation, announces a new Executive Director, Dr. Susan Little. Founded in 1996, the Citizen Scholars program connected public school students…
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SC Economics welcomes Megan Freiburger as Project Manager of Student Programs
August 5, 2021
The South Carolina Council on Economic Education is pleased to welcome Megan Freiburger, former math teacher at Meadow Glen Middle School, to the SC Economics team as our Project Manager…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Walk to Fight Hunger aims to raise funds to help food insecure Lowcountry neighbors
August 4, 2021
Join Us! Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Riverfront Park, N. Charleston Walk, Sponsor a Team, or Volunteer for the Family-Friendly Walk to Fight Hunger The Lowcountry Food Bank announced a…
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United Way of the Piedmont’s Paige Stephenson receives Order of the Palmetto
August 4, 2021
United Way of the Piedmont’s President & CEO Paige Stephenson received the Order of the Palmetto on July 28 for her years of service to the community. The award was…
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AllSouth hosts food drive to benefit Harvest Hope
August 4, 2021
As the world slowly starts to open up and the economy begins to recover, food insecurity continues to be a major issue facing our community. To help meet this growing…
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Popular Parks fundraiser returns to Colonial Lake in October
August 4, 2021
Charleston’s hottest party returns to Colonial Lake this fall with a celestial theme, food, cocktails and plenty of entertainment. The Charleston Parks Conservancy will host its Party for the Parks…
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Harvest Hope receives $100K equitable food access grant from Starbucks to support communities disproportionately affected by hunger
August 3, 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $100,000 equitable food access grant from Starbucks to help increase access to nutritious food among households with individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People…
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Thornwell’s 9th President, Rev. Elliot Smith Retires
August 3, 2021
Thornwell’s 9th President, Rev. Elliot Smith is scheduled to retire on Friday, August 6th. In his ten years serving as president, Smith’s humble leadership is credited for Thornwell’s growth in…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
August 3, 2021
ADOH Scientific, LLC, GeoGraph Technologies, LLC, Infintium Fuel Cell Systems, Inc., and LifeTagger LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. As Member Companies, they will…
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Countybank Foundation donates $10,000 to Greer Community Outreach Center
August 3, 2021
The Countybank Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Greer Community Outreach Center, a non-profit organization that provides homeless shelters, a community center serving children and families, a food bank and…
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Two new members join Healthy Learners Board of Trustees
August 3, 2021
Healthy Learners announces the addition of Shenequa Coles and Shawn Suber, Ph.D., to the Healthy Learners Board of Trustees. Healthy Learners is a faith-based non-profit that works collaboratively with communities,…
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Richland Library ends 2021 Summer Learning Challenge on a high note
August 2, 2021
Richland Library is ending our 2021 Summer Learning Challenge on a high note. Join us for Elena Moon Park from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 14 on our Facebook…
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Richland Library discusses peak of hurricane season with local experts
August 2, 2021
Richland Library wants to keep you and your family ahead of the storm by having an engaged conversation on weather patterns, potential storm impact and storm preparedness. Join us for…
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CDS hosts 2021 Eggs Benefit at the Poinsett Club
August 2, 2021
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host their 10th annual Eggs Benefit presented by John I. Smith Charities on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Poinsett Club in Downtown…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation looks to expand its collection of books, music & movies
August 2, 2021
Whether you’re reorganizing, purging or moving, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation is asking for the donation of your books, CDs and DVDs. During the month of August, it’s hosting…
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EPOCH Clemson student housing supports foster families with onsite event
August 2, 2021
More than 150 foster families and guests attended the Family Fun in the Sun event held at EPOCH Clemson on Saturday, July 24, where they enjoyed food, fun and games…
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YWCA Greater Charleston announces incoming board
July 29, 2021
As it celebrates its 114th anniversary, YWCA Greater Charleston is welcoming its incoming board of directors, who took office on July 1, 2021. Local community advocate Kendra Snipe (pictured) has…
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Non Profit Minute – Sarah Kelley, Set Free
July 29, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a short interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to…
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Daybreak LifeCare Center announces new Executive Director
July 28, 2021
Daybreak LifeCare Center announces that Eddie Benton has been selected as its new Executive Director. For the past five years, Benton served as Chair of the Board of Directors for…
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Richland Library publishes work of local youth with Kids in Print 2021
July 28, 2021
Richland Library is releasing Kids in Print 2021, an annual literary magazine that showcases the talents of young people across the Midlands. Children and teens, ages six to 18, have…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds eight new members
July 28, 2021
The Columbia Museum of Art announces eight members elected to serve on its board of trustees for the 2021 – 2022 term: Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, Joseph Bruce, Suzanne Hulst…
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Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates 9 millionth meal to Harvest Hope
July 28, 2021To celebrate the 10th annual Hudson 2000 Sales Race event, the Jim Hudson Automotive Group donated one million meals to Harvest Hope Food Bank. This year’s donation marks the 9…
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7th Annual Cruisin’ for a Cause Boat Run Scheduled for August 14th
July 28, 2021
The Burton Center Foundation and the Laurens County Disabilities and Special Needs Board have announced that the 7th Annual “Cruisin’ for a Cause Boat Run” will be held Saturday, August…
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United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium looking for volunteer tutors to enhance students’ literacy skills
July 28, 2021
United Way of the Midlands is looking for volunteers interested in tutoring and reading to elementary age students to support the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2021-2022 school year.…
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AllSouth hosts the Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit The Big Red Barn Retreat
July 27, 2021
AllSouth Federal Credit Union will host its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina.…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank names new Midlands Branch Executive Director
July 27, 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank is proud to announce the Erica Cheeks’ promotion to Midlands Branch Executive Director. Cheeks has been with the organization for over 20 years and brings a…
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Nominate someone for Trident United Way Women United Awards
July 27, 2021
Each year at the annual Awards Luncheon, Trident United Way Women United recognizes women in the Tri-County area who Live United and embody Trident United Way’s core principles. To review…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $7,500 to Greer organizations
July 27, 2021The Countybank Foundation, comprised of Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently contributed $1,000 to the Greer Farmers Market and $6,500 to Greer Relief in support of their efforts to give back…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $75,000 from Morgan Stanley Foundation
July 27, 2021
Donation Will Help Children and Families Facing Hunger in the Lowcountry Lowcountry Food Bank announced today it received a $75,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation. The funds will provide…
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AT&T donates $25,000 to support United Way of the Midlands Reading Consortium
July 26, 2021
AT&T donated $25,000 to United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC), which is a literacy focused program that supplements and enhances shared reading experiences to ignite a love of reading for…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation announces 2021-2022 board
July 26, 2021
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is excited to share its 2021-2022 board with the community. Leadership positions include: Bob Mathews (BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina), Chair Elizabeth Black (Haynsworth…
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Richland Library names two local creatives as next artists-in-residence
July 26, 2021
Music, theatre and visual storytelling are taking center stage at Richland Library over the next five months. We’re excited to announce Molly Ledford and Rob Padley of Puppet Time Machine…
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Richland Library reactivates The Gallery with familiar exhibit
July 26, 2021
Richland Library is thrilled to reactivate The Gallery at our Main location (1431 Assembly Street) with a familiar exhibit that originally launched less than two weeks before the onset of…
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Hire Me SC launches new employment resource for families of people with disabilities
July 26, 2021
Free online tool seeks to close the employment gap in South Carolina Hire Me SC — a statewide workforce development campaign to increase employment outcomes for young adults with intellectual and…
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Home Works named nonprofit partner with Lowe’s
July 23, 2021
Home Works of America, a home repair organization serving low income elderly homeowners in need in South Carolina, has been selected as a nonprofit partner with Lowe’s Home Improvement. The…
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“Prelude to War” Next in Series of Revolutionary War Lectures Hosted by the Laurens County Museum
July 22, 2021
“Prelude to War” The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues with “Prelude to War” on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 7:00 pm, at the Witherspoon Building, 116 South Public…
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Refrigerated truck will triple capacity for Ruth’s Gleanings and FoodShare Spartanburg
July 22, 2021
Ruth’s Gleanings, who empowers people in nutritional poverty by increasing access to healthy, fresh food, has unveiled a new refrigerated box truck to serve all of Spartanburg County. As part…
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UnitedHealthcare donates $300,000 to nonprofits in South Carolina
July 22, 2021
Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $11.4 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities UnitedHealthcare,…
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Leo’s Landing Inclusive Playground at Saluda Shoals Park breaks ground for expansion
July 21, 2021
Leo’s Pride Foundation, in partnership with Contract Construction, the Saluda Shoals Foundation, and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission, will host a Groundbreaking Celebration for the expansion of Leo’s Landing Inclusive Playground…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment
July 21, 2021
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment serves as the Midlands community resource for individuals with autism and their families. The Unumb Center helps individuals with autism reach their full potential by…
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Coastal Community Foundation awards $685K to 37 Black-led and Black-serving nonprofits in Tri-County through Facebook Grant for Sustaining Black Communities
July 21, 2021
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina (CCF) has awarded $685,000 to 37 nonprofit organizations in the Tri-County region that are Black-led and/or Black-serving in an effort funded by Facebook to…
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Greenville County Council adopts budgets with $2 million for greenspace funding
July 21, 2021
This evening, Greenville County Council showed their commitment to conservation by committing $2 million over the next two years to the Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust—a program unanimously…
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