EngenuitySC’s 2021 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report identifies areas of growth/opportunity in economic competitiveness
January 25, 2021
Columbia MSA maintained or improved rank in all five indicators of economic competitiveness On Monday, Jan. 25, EngenuitySC unveiled its 2021 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report in an online launch event…
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Tax season delay may cause financial burden for families in the Upstate
January 25, 2021
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that this year’s tax season start, which usually occurs in January, is delayed to February 12. Following a year of increased financial hardship for…
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Go for A Walk In The Parks to raise money for Charleston parks
January 25, 2021
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is hosting A Walk In The Parks during the month of February. Complete 26.2 miles worth of exercise in 28 days while learning more about Charleston’s…
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Make-A-Wish South Carolina recognizes eight women in South Carolina for philanthropic achievement
January 24, 2021On January 21, 2021, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina had the pleasure of recognizing eight South Carolina women for their philanthropic achievements via a virtual award ceremony. Each dynamic woman was a…
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Celebrate an early start to Black History Month with Richland Library
January 22, 2021Richland Library is starting the celebration a little early. Join us for Black History Month Fair 2021: The Jubilation Begins from 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Saturday, January 30. The…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation distributes $7.2 million in grants and scholarships during first half of fiscal year
January 22, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, and its donors are pleased to announce that during the first half of the 2020-2021 fiscal year (July 1, 2020…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold Statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness Poster
January 21, 2021
Did you know that 1 in 5 children and youth in South Carolina experiences a mental health condition in a given year? The Federation of Families of South Carolina (FFSC)…
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Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announces new Board Member
January 20, 2021
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced that William Hardaway, III, CPA, PFS, CFP has joined the Board of Directors. Hardaway is from Florence and has been employed with…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families announces new Board Chair
January 19, 2021
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families (SCCFF), a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System, announced the appointment of Warren Bolton as Chairman of the Board of…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance announces new hire
January 19, 2021
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced today that it has hired Sunny Philips as its Vice President of Member Relations. Philips will be responsible for membership development, overseeing conferences and…
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Brookgreen Gardens receives $25,000 donation from First Citizens to support red wolves
January 19, 2021
Brookgreen Gardens, the leading conservator of South Carolina’s indigenous animals, has received a $25,000 donation from First Citizens Bank to benefit its Red Wolf Campaign. Launched in 2020, the $250,000…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $48,385 to United Way Greenville
January 19, 2021Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $48,385 as part of their annual campaign to United Way of Greenville County. Associates from both organizations made personal pledge donations totaling $38,385 as part…
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A Conversation with Artie Perry, Managing Partner, Hempgrid
January 18, 2021
With industrial hemp now legal to grow and process in 46 states, and 33 states with legal medical marijuana programs, the domestic marketplace confronts one big challenge: a broken supply…
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Non Profit Minute – Tanika Epps, Communities in Schools of the Midlands
January 18, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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YWCA Greater Charleston to honor social justice organizer and founder of mentoring program during MLK Celebration
January 17, 2021
YWCA Greater Charleston honored a social justice organizer and the founder of a program dedicated to mentoring young men during its 49th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.…
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Mission Lexington
January 15, 2021
Mission Lexington (formerly Lexington Interfaith Community Services) has been meeting the needs of Lexington County residents in crisis. Originally founded in 1978 by four churches as a way to serve…
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation Board of Directors poised for progress during 90-year anniversary with appointment of new Members and Emeritus Board Members recognition
January 15, 2021
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is enthused to welcome six new leaders to their state-wide Board of Directors: Mallory Daily (Clemson), Cameron Foster (Lexington), Rosemary Martin-Jones (Ridgeway), Digit Matheny…
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Special Olympics South Carolina names Ashley Johnson to board of directors
January 15, 2021
Special Olympics South Carolina has named Ashley Johnson, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, to its board of directors. The mission of Special Olympics South Carolina is to provide…
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Home Works of America welcomes three new board members in 2021
January 15, 2021Home Works of America is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: -Russell Austin, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones – Spartanburg -Gabrielle…
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Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC’s Thomas Manly receives CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification
January 13, 2021
Thomas Manly, CFP®, of Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC, in Columbia, South Carolina has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health names Dick Wilkerson new board chair
January 13, 2021
New board chair and four board members join the IMPH board of directors The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) is proud to announce the naming of…
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MIRCI announces addition of five new board members
January 13, 2021Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. (MIRCI) welcomes five new professionals to its Board of Directors in 2021. Lucy Easler, PhD., Director of Behavioral Care Services for Prisma Health; Mary Winter…
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The Center for Developmental Services announces Matching Gift Challenge
January 13, 2021
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) announces a Matching Gift Challenge to launch a New Year of Hope. Dr. Bill Schmidt and his wife Jean have pledged to match donations…
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Richland Library presents author discussion on “The Color of Law”
January 12, 2021
Richland Library is hosting the third of four virtual sessions on the book “The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America” in partnership with the…
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Sony Corporation of America announces $1.7 Million donation to the International African American Museum
January 12, 2021
Creating a New Generation of Visitor Experiences Today, the International African American Museum announced a $1.7 million product donation from Sony Corporation of America (SCA), on behalf of Sony Corporation…
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American Heart Association collaborating with local AME churches
January 11, 2021
The American Heart Association in Charleston is collaborating with local AME churches to raise awareness of the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. The partnership provides education on the dangers…
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Let’s Talk Race discussion to address recent news headlines – Jan 14
January 11, 2021
Following a week of unprecedented moments in our nation’s history, Richland Library is inviting community members to take part in honest and courageous conversations. Join us for another virtual Let’s…
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Upstate Mediation Center announces 2020 Peacemaker Award
January 11, 2021
The Upstate Mediation Center (“UMC”) is pleased to announce the 2020 Peacemaker Award recipient is Meliah Bowers Jefferson. Ms. Jefferson was nominated for her work in organizing the Lawyers Standing…
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City Center Partnership announces new board members and re-election of officers for 2021
January 11, 2021
City Center Partnership (CCP) announced the appointment of the following new board members: • Jonathan Harvey of Colliers International • Sara Middleton of LTC Health Solutions • James Smith of…
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Polar Bear Plunge set for January 16 in Lake Carolina
January 11, 2021
As 2021 begins, the Lake Carolina community is once again taking a plunge to help children. Children’s Charities of the Midlands, a charitable organization created in Lake Carolina, was founded…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts elects new members to its board of directors
January 8, 2021
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) announced six new members elected to its board of directors. • Diana Farfan, Ceramic Sculpture Artist • Sam Jenkins, Project Manager, Cely Construction…
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YWCA Greater Charleston opens 2021 MLK Celebration registration, announces MLK Ecumenical Service speaker
January 8, 2021
YWCA Greater Charleston has opened registration for all events of its 49th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. To ensure the health and safety of participants during the…
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Lamikka Purvis Samuel named director of Family Solutions program
January 7, 2021
Lamikka Purvis Samuel has been named director of Family Solutions, a program of the SC Office of Rural Health that works to improve birth outcomes for the African American population…
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Laurens County Chorale Rehearsals Resume
January 7, 2021
The Laurens County Chorale welcomes new singers as the choir begins rehearsals of its spring 2021 repertoire. The initial rehearsal will be Monday, January 25, 2021, 7:00 pm, at Westminster…
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TD Charitable Foundation supports Urban League of the Upstate with donation
January 6, 2021The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $20,000 to Urban League of the Upstate as part of…
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Drive-Thru Food Drive as a Community Service Project – January 18
January 6, 2021Who: Join District Two Councilman Edward McDowell, Jr., City of Columbia Officials, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation January 18, 2021 as a community service…
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David Beasley to keynote virtual Sonoco FRESH Food, Packaging & Sustainability Summit
January 6, 2021
The Executive Director of the Nobel Prize-winning World Food Programme to speak on future of sustainable food systems Clemson alumnus David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food…
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A message from the Board Chair of Harvest Hope Food Bank regarding the passing of CEO Wendy Broderick
January 5, 2021
Dear Harvest Hope Family, It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the passing of our CEO, Wendy Broderick on January 4th, 2021. For some time now,…
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition cancels February event
January 5, 2021
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has announced it will not move forward with hosting its 2021 event in February. The 39th annual event was originally scheduled…
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Senior Resources extends partnership with the Columbia Housing Authority to provide meals to senior citizen residents
January 4, 2021
Senior Meals and Masks, a joint collaboration between Senior Resources and the Columbia Housing Authority that provides meals and masks to senior citizen residents on a weekly basis, will now…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC announces new Board and Committee Members for 2021
January 4, 2021
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Trustees. The Board also announced the election of Andy Folsom, VP, M&A,…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives end of year 2020 gift from D. Michael and Pam Wilson
January 4, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that Michael and Pam Wilson have provided a $50,000 donation toward COVID-19 food relief. The donation will be used to purchase and distribute…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes Erika McJimpsey as new trustee
January 4, 2021
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Erika L. McJimpsey to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Erika McJimpsey currently serves as the Chief Municipal…
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Year in Review: Top Circulated Books, Music & TV Shows/Movies in Richland County
January 4, 2021
As 2020 begins to wind down, Richland Library is looking back at trending titles among our more than 240,000 library card holders over the last year. We’re compiling lists of…
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Laurens County Chorale Releases the 2020 Christmas DVD
December 30, 2020
The Laurens County Chorale announces the release of the 2020 Christmas DVD, now available for purchase on the Laurens Chorale website. Click here to purchase the DVD. Due to the…
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Pioneering attorney and “World Class Jazz” radio show host, Luther J. Battiste III, joins ColaJazz Foundation Board of Directors
December 30, 2020
The ColaJazz Foundation is proud to announce that Luther J. Battiste III has been elected to serve on its board of directors. Battiste is a founding shareholder of Johnson, Toal…
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100 Women Who Care Midlands SC donates $7,500 to The Women’s Shelter
December 29, 20201100 Women Who Care Midlands SC, at their final meeting of 2020, voted to support The Women’s Shelter in Columbia with a donation of $7,500. Members of 100 Women Who…
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SC Federal Bar Association donates $10,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank
December 28, 2020
The S.C. Chapter of Federal Bar Association is giving back to food banks this holiday season. S.C. Chapter President Janet Brooks Holmes and President-elect Beattie Ashmore presented Harvest Hope Food…
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Harry A. Huge, Honorary Consul for Estonia in SC, to receive 2020 Global Vision Award
December 23, 2020
The Columbia World Affairs Council announced the esteemed 2020 Global Vision Award will be given in honor and remembrance of the late Harry Arthur Huge, Honorary Consul of the Republic…
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Vantage Point Foundation recognized with the 2020 Boeing Veterans Leadership Award
December 22, 2020
Charleston-based nonprofit organization Vantage Point Foundation announced this week that it has been awarded the 2020 Boeing Veterans Leadership Award by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. The award is…
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