Middleburg launches local heroes recognition program at Mosby Poinsett
November 28, 2016
Middleburg announced that up to 5% of all apartments at Middleburg-developed and owned communities will be set aside for its new Local Heroes Program. Active, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters,…
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JTS Automotive Group presents $100,000 donation to the Salvation Army at Annual Christmas Campaign Kickoff Event
November 27, 2016The Salvation Army of the Midlands held its Annual Christmas Campaign Kickoff Event on Monday, November 21. The event kicked off with a performance by the Heathwood Hall Episcopal Upper…
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JTS Automotive Group presents $100,000 donation to the Salvation Army at Annual Christmas Campaign Kickoff Event
November 27, 2016
The Salvation Army of the Midlands held its Annual Christmas Campaign Kickoff Event on Monday, November 21. The event kicked off with a performance by the Heathwood Hall Episcopal Upper…
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Red Cross announces new additions to its Board of Directors
November 22, 2016The American Red Cross of Lowcountry SC announced that Mark McCain and David Dunlap have joined its Board of Directors. “I am honored to have David and Mark bringing both…
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Red Cross issues safe cooking tips as Thanksgiving approaches
November 22, 2016Thanksgiving is almost here – a time when many people will prepare a holiday feast with their loved ones. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to stay…
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Red Cross issues safe cooking tips as Thanksgiving approaches
November 22, 2016Thanksgiving is almost here – a time when many people will prepare a holiday feast with their loved ones. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to stay…
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Red Cross issues safe cooking tips as Thanksgiving approaches
November 22, 2016
Thanksgiving is almost here – a time when many people will prepare a holiday feast with their loved ones. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to stay…
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$25,000 donation from the Walmart Foundation will feed 1,400 seniors in need this holiday season
November 21, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – City of Columbia officials and Walmart Foundation representatives gathered at a Senior Resources Wellness Center to announce a major initiative to provide holiday meals to more than…
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Chapin Arbor Day celebration planned at Chapin Technology Park
November 21, 2016The Chapin Arbor Day Foundation is hosting an Arbor Day celebration on Friday, December 2 at 11:00 am at the new Chapin Technology Park, located on Brighton Boulevard. There will…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes Erin Johnson as new Vice President for Community Investment
November 21, 2016
Erin Johnson has joined Central Carolina Community Foundation in the newly created position of Vice President for Community Investment. In this new position, Johnson will lead the Foundation’s efforts to…
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Chapin Arbor Day celebration planned at Chapin Technology Park
November 21, 2016
The Chapin Arbor Day Foundation is hosting an Arbor Day celebration on Friday, December 2 at 11:00 am at the new Chapin Technology Park, located on Brighton Boulevard. There will…
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Columbia Film Society launches Indie Grits Labs
November 18, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Film Society (CFS), operator of the Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house cinema, announces that it will expand its current media education and Indie…
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Columbia Film Society launches Indie Grits Labs
November 18, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Film Society (CFS), operator of the Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house cinema, announces that it will expand its current media education and Indie…
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Finlay House announces new board members
November 17, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Episcopal Housing Corporation announces the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. Tom Bolton, Housing Coordinator for One80Place; Martha Bell Smith, Health Care…
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Scrooges and Angels for 2016
November 16, 2016
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Scrooges and Angels lists of 2016. Ten Angels were recognized at a press conference and honored with a reception in the…
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Beth De Santis, CEO, SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
November 15, 2016
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: …
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$5,000 ideas contest finalists revealed for EngenuitySC’s Ignite!, hosted by Mayor Benjamin and USC President Pastides this Wed., Nov. 16
November 15, 2016
RumbleLab, Kitchen Conversations by Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and Bonded to compete Wednesday night for $5000 sponsored by Nephron Pharmacueticals A STEM learning box subscription service, women’s empowerment…
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$5,000 ideas contest finalists revealed for EngenuitySC’s Ignite!, hosted by Mayor Benjamin and USC President Pastides this Wed., Nov. 16
November 14, 2016RumbleLab, Kitchen Conversations by Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and Bonded to compete Wednesday night for $5000 sponsored by Nephron Pharmacueticals A STEM learning box subscription service, women’s empowerment…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina honors Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone with the 2016 Leadership in Diversity Award
November 14, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation presents its 2016 Leadership in Diversity Award. “The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina believes diverse voices should be present, active, listened to and…
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YWCA of Greater Charleston launches tech coding club for middle school girls
November 14, 2016
The YWCA of Greater Charleston will launch a free coding club for girls in the 6th to 8th grades beginning today. Created in partnership with Girls Who Code and Charleston…
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YWCA of Greater Charleston launches tech coding club for middle school girls
November 14, 2016
The YWCA of Greater Charleston will launch a free coding club for girls in the 6th to 8th grades beginning today. Created in partnership with Girls Who Code and Charleston…
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United Way and the Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless shine light on local homelessness during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 14, 2016
In observance of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, the Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH), led by United Way of the Midlands, is hosting a series of events…
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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital teams up with Columbia Fireflies to promote reading and literacy through the Fireflies Reading Program
November 10, 2016
Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, as an advocate for children’s health and development, has teamed up to with the Columbia Fireflies as the lead sponsor of their Reading Program. The Fireflies…
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SAFE Light the Night Walkers generate over $10,500 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
November 10, 2016SAFE Federal Credit Union and its employees generated more than $10,500 in donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the society’s October 27 Light the Night Walk here. …
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SAFE Light the Night Walkers generate over $10,500 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
November 10, 2016SAFE Federal Credit Union and its employees generated more than $10,500 in donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the society’s October 27 Light the Night Walk here. …
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia gears up for their second annual big little run!
November 9, 2016
Registration is now open for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia second annual The Big Little Run on December 10, 2016 at 9 a.m. in Sims Park. With…
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Complete Public Relations’ Boyanoski to speak at national conference
November 8, 2016
Complete Public Relation’s John Boyanoski will be speaking about how non-profits can build their media profile at the sixth annual ReFrame Conference in Kingsport, Tennessee this Friday. Boyanoski will make…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $102,000 to 43 Caritas Grantees
November 8, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2016 grant cycle. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $102,000 to 43 Caritas Grantees
November 8, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2016 grant cycle. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in…
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Bank of America grant supports Meals on Wheels program
November 7, 2016
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation, a longtime community partner with Senior Resources, has continued its generous support of the Meals on Wheels program with a $12,500 donation. The funds…
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Local faith leaders take steps to build safe sanctuaries
November 7, 2016
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and area faith leaders fight to end sexual violence in our community and make sure that every survivor receives support and care. Midlands pastors…
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Public Service Announcement
November 7, 2016
The Benedict-Allen CDC is currently recruiting participants for their YouthBuild Columbia Program. Eligible applicants must be between the ages of 16-24, reside in Richland or Lexington Counties, have not earned…
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Columbia group lends support to two local nonprofits after Hurricane Matthew
November 3, 2016A group of Midlands organizations collected and donated much-needed supplies to two Columbia-based charities after recent evacuations, flooding, and weather damage disrupted the lives of many people and animals in…
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Tenth Annual Every Senior Counts luncheon raises funds and awareness for local seniors in need
November 3, 2016
Nearly 300 friends and supporters of Senior Resources “stepped up to the plate” at Spirit Communications Park for the 10th Annual Every Senior Counts fundraiser luncheon. With the Columbia Fireflies…
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Habitat Greenwood relocates ReStore to Uptown neighborhood
November 3, 2016On Wednesday, Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity opened the doors of their newly relocated ReStore in Greenwood’s Uptown neighborhood, bringing Habitat’s daily operations closer to the communities they serve. The…
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South Carolina Great Friend to Kids Award sponsored by Aflac, to be presented at EdVenture’s FROST Gala
November 2, 2016
Gregg and Peggy Nibert to be Honored in January EdVenture will honor South Carolinians Gregg and Peggy Nibert as recipients of the South Carolina Great Friend to Kids Award at…
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Palmetto Health Foundation announces new board members
November 2, 2016
Palmetto Health Foundation announced the following new board members. Palmetto Health Foundation Board Dee Bennett, Community Volunteer Eleanor Clark, B & E Enterprises Dan D’Alberto, Gray Fox Strategic Ben…
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Ray Tanner Foundation launches new website
November 2, 2016
The Ray Tanner Foundation launched its new website Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. In addition, Karen Tanner announced the foundation’s new spring event, which rounds out the four-pronged approach to serving…
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Glasspro sponsoring A Concert for Heroes to benefit the American Red Cross
November 1, 2016As they celebrate their 21st anniversary, Glasspro is recognizing the 100 years of service that the American Red Cross has provided to the Lowcountry by hosting A Concert for Heroes.…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope and Golden Harvest
October 31, 2016
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Golden Harvest…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope and Golden Harvest
October 31, 2016
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Golden Harvest…
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Second annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Beach Walk set for November 5
October 30, 2016
Vacation Myrtle Beach resort group teams with American Cancer Society for the event The Vacation Myrtle Beach resort group is in its second year in a partnership with the American…
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One Columbia announces 2016 recipient of Morrison Visionary Award
October 27, 2016
One Columbia for Arts and History announced Mr. Terrance Henderson, theatre and dance artist and arts educator, as the recipient of the 2016 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. The award…
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TD Charitable Foundation supports the Urban League of the Upstate with donation
October 26, 2016
The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $10,000 to the Urban League of the Upstate as part…
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City announces Purple Partnership during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 26, 2016
The City has announced a “Purple Partnership” in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During the City Council meeting, held on October, 18th, Mayor Pro Tempore Tameika Isaac Devine acknowledged…
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$613,000 in proceeds raised at 26th Walk for Life and NEW Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K, 10K
October 26, 2016
Proceeds stay in our community at Palmetto Health Breast Center On Saturday, Oct. 22, more than 7,000 walkers and runners filled Spirit Communications Park at the 26th Walk for Life and inaugural…
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Historic Columbia’s Remembering Columbia series returns to explore the capital city’s military history
October 26, 2016
Series offers an in-depth look at Columbia’s ties to the nation’s military legacy . Historic Columbia’s Remembering Columbia series returns in November for a three-part installment that will provide an insider’s look…
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Putting for Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter
October 24, 2016
Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter hosted Putting for Palmetto Place, their annual golf tournament on Monday October 17 at The Windermere Club. The tournament raised $22,662 for abused, neglected and abandoned…
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Salvation Army needs volunteers for Christmas assistance registration
October 24, 2016
The Salvation Army is asking volunteers to sign up as soon as possible through our Volunteer First registration website to assist with Christmas Registration Days for local families in need.…
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Shellhorse appointed NMTC project manager at Greenville New Markets Opportunity II, LLC
October 24, 2016
Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by Tax Advantage Group and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has hired Doris B. Shellhorseas…
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