Two new members for Capital Rotary
February 24, 2020
Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club has added two new members – an exercise trainer and a local school district director. Shown after their induction are (from left) Barbara Gelberd with sponsor…
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2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic welcomes pro athletes, musicians to Daniel Island
February 24, 2020
Recording artists Chris Tomlin, Echosmith and David Nail will join NEEDTOBREATHE for the 2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic golf tournament and concert on Daniel Island. The sold-out celebrity golf tournament, auction and…
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Seabrook Golf Tournament to support Alzheimer’s & dementia services
February 24, 2020
Respite Care Charleston’s 16th Annual MORE.GOOD.DAYS. Golf Tournament will be held Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Seabrook Island Club’s Crooked Oaks course. Proceeds from the event will help the…
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South Carolina Retailers donate nearly $89,000 for hunger relief
February 23, 2020
Cash and Product Donations Support the Mission of Feeding the Carolinas The South Carolina Retail Association (http://scretail.org) and its retail member companies presented $89,000 in product and cash contributions to…
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Greenville Housing Authority welcomes a new CEO
February 22, 2020
Shawn R. Williams was recently selected as the new CEO of the Greenville Housing Authority. Commissioners for the Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA) announce the selection of Shawn R. Williams as…
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Lowcountry Food Bank President & CEO announces plan to retire
February 20, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank’s Board of Directors Chairperson, Shelley Yuhas, announced that President and CEO, Pat Walker, will retire this year. The Lowcountry Food Bank Board of Directors will begin…
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The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina raises $246,000 during annual blind dining event
February 20, 2020
The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (SC) raised a record-breaking $246,000 during Noir, a blind dining experience. Guests gathered for the 6th annual event at Memminger…
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YWCA Greater Charleston expands Y Girls Code clubs for girls
February 19, 2020
YWCA Greater Charleston has again expanded its Y Girls Code clubs for local girls, doubling the number of its concurrently running technology clubs from five to ten in just six…
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Goodwill – Not Just a Thrift Store
February 19, 2020
Goodwill is more than a thrift store – it’s an organization dedicated to helping people find work and a place of belonging in their lives. That’s the message guest speaker…
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United Way of the Piedmont and WSPA raise over $51,000 for disaster recovery
February 19, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont is thrilled to announce that in partnership with WSPA 7 News and the support of corporate partners, over $51,000 has been raised to help families…
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Junior Achievement, Dominion Energy, and Lexington One Technology Center partner to inspire girls to go into STEM-related careers
February 19, 2020
Junior Achievement (JA), Dominion Energy and Lexington One Technology Center (LTC) will host seventy female high school students from Lexington One Technology Center for the JA Girls STEM Summit Thursday,…
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American Heart Association to celebrate million-dollar Lowcountry Heart Walk
February 18, 2020
The American Heart Association will host the first-ever million-dollar Heart Walk in South Carolina right here in Charleston! The Lowcountry Heart Walk takes place on Saturday, February 29th at Brittlebank…
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Lowcountry Land Trust expands popular springtime Sporting Clays Shoot
February 18, 2020
Lowcountry Land Trust is bringing back its annual charity Sporting Clays Shoot and this year’s event is the biggest one yet. The three-day event kicks off with its first Women’s…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $375,100 to 10 South Carolina nonprofits to launch innovative projects
February 18, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, is pleased to award $375,100 to 10 Connected Communities grant recipients. In response to two questions, “What makes residents love…
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Hobcaw Barony celebrates Black History Month with its ‘Fighting for Respect’ Program – February 22
February 18, 2020
Hobcaw Barony’s deep-rooted history of African American culture traces back to the 1700s, when the tract produced a substantial amount of rice for Georgetown County. This February, Hobcaw Barony embraces…
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Joe Erwin to Chair Scouts Patron Dinner honoring Mike Baur
February 17, 2020
Annual Event Highlights Scouting Programs and Impact The Blue Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced Mike Baur, ScanSource Chairman and CEO, will be honored at its 2020…
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Helping Hands Dental Clinic extends operations, adding services on Fridays
February 17, 2020
Helping Hands of Georgetown (Helping Hands) has been providing free dental care for Georgetown County residents since the inception of its dental clinic in 2013. Today, Helping Hands announces the…
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The HDR Young Professionals Group awards $5,000 to STEM-focused childhood literacy efforts in the Midlands through United Way of the Midlands
February 17, 2020
The HDR Foundation today presented United Way of the Midlands with a grant of $5,000 to provide STEM-focused reading nooks, literacy kits, and snacks for Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) students…
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City Market kicks off Masters weekend with The Vista Open
February 17, 2020
City Market will kick off Masters weekend in Columbia with The Vista Open, a Masters-themed putting tournament and block party on Thursday April 9th at 5:30 pm. Proceeds from tournament…
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Health Policy Fellows recognized by SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health
February 17, 2020
Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH). The…
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YWCA Greater Charleston welcomes administrative assistant
February 17, 2020
YWCA Greater Charleston has welcomed Robin Hillyer-Miles to its staff as administrative assistant, a newly created position designed to assist in the efficient operations of the staff and maintain relationships…
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Rebuild Upstate announces 2020 board members and leadership team
February 17, 2020
Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers and members for the upcoming year. The new officers are Chip Reaves as board chair; Ashley Brooks as vice-chair and governance chair, Michael…
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Mission Lexington announces 2020 Board of Directors
February 16, 2020
Mission Lexington announces that the following individuals will serve as the 2020 Board of Directors. Will Cheatham, of First Community Bank will serve as the President and Chairman. Chris Rice…
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Second annual On the Table survey showcases optimism and empowerment for change
February 14, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $19,600 in “Beyond the Table” mini-grants Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has released its 2019 On the Table Impact Report.…
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Non Profit Minute – Cara Leepson, Redux Contemporary Art Center
February 13, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, 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…
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Emmanuel’s Hammer Annual Builder’s Breakfast to honor the life of Thomas Few
February 13, 2020
Emmanuel’s Hammer, a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing home rehabilitation services for homeowners in need, is hosting their Annual Builder’s Breakfast on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 7:00 AM. This year,…
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“Hire Me SC” campaign looks to improve Lowcountry Disability Employment
February 12, 2020
The South Carolina campaign empowers Lowcountry businesses to focus on the talents of individuals with disabilities South Carolina’s unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities is one of the highest in…
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Education Reform Bill Detailed
February 12, 2020
A 63-page bill in the SC Senate would mean more changes in the state’s public schools rather than true education reform, according to Pam Mills, guest speaker at Capital Rotary’s…
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Red Dress Sundays celebrates second annual services; Mayor to participate in Greater St. Luke AME’s February 16 service
February 12, 2020
Last year, local nonprofit The Medi brought Red Dress Sunday to Charleston. Previously held across four states—Florida, Georgia, Delaware, and Maryland—in the years since February 2005, the event introduced awareness…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts announces new Executive Director
February 12, 2020
Kim Fabian has been named Executive Director of the Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) following an extensive local and national search. Fabian brings more than 25 years of experience…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation inducts Randy and the late Mary Dailey as Fellows
February 12, 2020
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation has inducted Randy and the late Mary Dailey as Fellows. The Fellows distinction honors individuals whose contributions of time, talent and resources advance the Foundation’s mission…
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Ten at the Top to host Pique 2020
February 11, 2020
An upstate young professional conference on March 23rd Ten at the Top’s (TATT) signature young professional event, Pique, will be held on March 23rd at the Huguenot Mill and Loft in…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new Board of Directors Members
February 11, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of three new members to the Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The three new members…
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Michelin donates $30,000 to United Way of the Piedmont’s Cliff Effects Fund
February 11, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont is extremely grateful to Michelin for their recent donation of $30,000 to the Cliff Effects Fund. This fund, created by the Financial Stability Task Force,…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy has full lineup of 2020 park events
February 11, 2020
With music, movies and brunch events, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Charleston’s city parks this year. The Charleston Parks Conservancy is hosting a series of events in parks…
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Babcock Center, Inc celebrates 50 years
February 10, 2020Babcock Center Announces 50th Anniversary Gala – February 29 Registration is now open for the Babcock Center 50th Anniversary Gala, a night where we celebrate 50 years of empowering people…
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7th Annual Dream Girls Conference – March 7
February 10, 2020
Thousands expected to attend seventh annual girl-empowerment conference. Nationally recognized speakers and entertainers in-store for event. Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.) is hosting the seventh annual Dream Girls Conference, its…
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TCCC promotes one staff member and hires another
February 7, 2020
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s (TCCC) staff is growing and changing. LaTisha Vaughn has been promoted to chief operations officer (COO) and Marcus Trinidad has transitioned from working for TCCC…
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Coastal Community Foundation begins new chapter with first-ever advocacy initiative and updated brand
February 7, 2020Coastal Community Foundation, the largest nonprofit community foundation in South Carolina, is releasing its first-ever advocacy initiative, marking a major pivot in the Foundation’s 45-year history. Called the Policy Agenda, this…
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Palmetto Goodwill adds VP of Marketing and Communications
February 7, 2020
Megan Fink has joined Palmetto Goodwill as their Vice President of Marketing and Communications. She has more than 15 years of communications experience. She has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation distributes $8.8 million in grants and scholarships during first half of fiscal year
February 6, 2020Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, and its donors are pleased to announce that during the first half of the 2019-2020 fiscal year (July 1, 2019,…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy hosts ‘Swoon to the Rose’ Flower Art Exhibit
February 6, 2020
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is inviting the public to go beyond the vase and reimagine the role of flowers and floral art in public spaces, parks and homes. As part…
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United Way’s Small Business Alliance hosts Driving Down Main: Part Deux Top Golf Swing Suite Charity Tournament
February 6, 2020
United Way of the Midlands’ Small Business Alliance (SBA) will host its annual Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Tournament at The Main Course on February 10-11, 2020. “We are…
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Treasurer ‘good steward’ of public funds
February 6, 2020
State treasurer Curtis Loftis touched on the highlights of his role as South Carolina’s “private banker” when he addressed Capital Rotary members Feb. 5. Loftis (shown in photo) is responsible…
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City Center Partnership unveils its Destination Downtown report
February 5, 2020City Center Partnership (CCP) unveiled its 40-page Destination Downtown report today. The report outlines accomplishments and value City Center Business Improvement District (Main Street District) has provided owners of downtown…
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Non Profit Minute – Kay Roper, Cancer Survivors Park Alliance
February 4, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, 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…
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Ten at the Top welcomes new Board Members
February 4, 2020
Ten at the Top is pleased to announce the addition of 20 new board members for the 2020-2022 term. Many of them participated in the TATT New Board Member orientation…
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Free clinics to host statewide conference in Greenville
February 4, 2020
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette will address conference attendees The S.C. Free Clinic Association (SCFCA) will host its annual statewide conference at the Westin Poinsett in downtown Greenville, Feb. 5-7, with…
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Newly released book by Greenville’s Steve M. Grant helps families heal from substance abuse, addiction, and overdose
February 3, 2020
Morgan James’ new book release, Don’t Forget Me: A Lifeline of Hope for Those Touched by Substance Abuse and Addiction by Greenville’s Steve M. Grant, is a survival manual and…
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Proclaim your #LibraryLove this February
February 3, 2020
Get ready to uncover your emotions during Library Lovers Month. It’s the perfect time to share personal experiences and feelings about the value that Richland Library brings to your life…
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