Welvista marks 25th anniversary with new headquarters and recognition of champions
December 7, 2016
Welvista marked its 25th anniversary with the grand opening of its new headquarters at 121 Greystone Boulevard on Tuesday, November 29. Welvista is a 501(c)3 organization that helps uninsured and…
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East Cooper Habitat for Humanity elects board member
December 5, 2016
East Cooper Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit, non-denominational Christian housing organization, has elected Jeff Peacock as a board member. Peacock is the Area Director for Enterprise Sales, Southeast, at Benefitfocus,…
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2016 Legislative Advocacy Program of the Year Award
December 5, 2016
The legislative advocacy efforts of the Fort Mill School District and School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties school boards during the 2016 legislative session have been deemed the…
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Queenie M. Boyd elected as SCSBA president
December 5, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Queenie M. Boyd, board member of the Lee County School District Board, was elected as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) during the association’s…
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Queenie M. Boyd elected as SCSBA president
December 5, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Queenie M. Boyd, board member of the Lee County School District Board, was elected as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) during the association’s…
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Opportunities to support critically injured young filmmaker affiliated with the Nickelodeon Theatre
December 5, 2016Jessica Gaitor, known to family and friends as “Jessa,” is a 24-year-old filmmaker and works at the Nickelodeon Theatre as a media educator and assistant theater manager. She was critically…
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Forty-Second Annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion announced
December 5, 2016
The Freewheelers Cycling Association of Spartanburg announced the 2017 Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion is set for Monday, May 15, 2017. This one-day century ride, known as the Southeast’s…
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Indian Waters Council receives grant from Dominion Foundation
December 5, 2016The Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America announced a grant award of $10,000 from the Dominion Foundation to support the integration of technology and environmental education at their Boy…
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Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers donates $6,316 to Harvest Hope Food Bank
December 5, 2016
Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $6,316 donation from Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers to help feed the hungry across South Carolina. The contribution came after a month-long donation…
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Opportunities to support critically injured young filmmaker affiliated with the Nickelodeon Theatre
December 5, 2016
Jessica Gaitor, known to family and friends as “Jessa,” is a 24-year-old filmmaker and works at the Nickelodeon Theatre as a media educator and assistant theater manager. She was critically…
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Richland Library offers hands-on, festive programs this December
December 1, 2016
Let the countdown begin! Richland Library is getting into the holiday spirit with special themed programming throughout the month of December. We hope you will join us at the following…
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Daybreak Ministries names new Executive Director
December 1, 2016Daybreak Pregnancy Center announced the hiring of Brennan Aschleman as its new Executive Director. “We are extremely happy to have someone with Brennan’s background and experience to lead our organization,”…
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South Carolinians favor repairing schools before roads, new poll finds
December 1, 2016
Fifty-four percent of South Carolinians favor fixing the state’s schools before repairing roads. That is among the surprising findings of a newly released scientific poll of 600 residents conducted across…
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South Carolinians favor repairing schools before roads, new poll finds
December 1, 2016
Fifty-four percent of South Carolinians favor fixing the state’s schools before repairing roads. That is among the surprising findings of a newly released scientific poll of 600 residents conducted across…
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Girl Scouts appoints Midlands Women of Distinction Chair
December 1, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Sarena Burch as 2017 Chair for its Midlands Women of Distinction event. The recognition and fundraising…
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Daybreak Ministries names new Executive Director
December 1, 2016
Daybreak Pregnancy Center announced the hiring of Brennan Aschleman as its new Executive Director. “We are extremely happy to have someone with Brennan’s background and experience to lead our organization,”…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands announces new hires and volunteer needs
November 30, 2016
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands announces the hiring of two new staff members to captain volunteer service opportunities within the organization. Carla Brown joined STSM in November 2016 as…
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FordHarrison makes holiday donation to local food banks across the U.S. for eighth consecutive year
November 28, 2016
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that for the eighth consecutive year, in lieu of client holiday gifts, the…
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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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