Autism Academy of South Carolina to hold Autism Awareness Month events in April 2016
March 30, 2016
Leadership Columbia Class of 2016 to assist with month-long campaign COLUMBIA, SC – The Autism Academy of South Carolina (AASC) will hold several events – from dyeing Columbia’s iconic…
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Alzheimer’s Association report shows care contributors sacrifice own food and medical care to support person with Alzheimer’s disease
March 30, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The personal financial support required by a person with Alzheimer’s disease may ultimately deprive care contributors of basic necessities, such as food, transportation and medical care, according…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum to shine bright blue lights on building to raise autism awareness
March 30, 2016
The Museum Shows Support for Autism Speaks’ ‘Light it Up Blue’ Campaign EdVenture Children’s Museum has partnered with Autism Speaks to celebrate World Autism Day and help raise global awareness…
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EdVenture receives $75,000 from Colonial Life to support youth development
March 29, 2016
Donation will support BeABoss Youth Summit, Future Leaders, Museum Apprentice and BioInvesitgators Programs EdVenture Children’s Museum announces that Colonial Life will serve as the presenting sponsor of the BeABoss…
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GNMO II deploys $10 million in new markets tax credits for Spartanburg, S.C. project
March 29, 2016
Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has deployed $10 million of New Markets…
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$760,000 in flood recovery grants awarded by One SC Fund
March 28, 2016
18 nonprofit flood relief and recovery programs are funded through Phase II grants The One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that helps South Carolinians who are recovering from unprecedented…
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The YMCA of Columbia thanks the Columbia Fireflies for their generous sponsorship of YMCA youth baseball leagues
March 28, 2016
The YMCA of Columbia announces a community-wide sponsorship of youth baseball leagues by the Columbia Fireflies at YMCAs throughout the Midlands. The new partnership will bring new jerseys and hats…
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Columbia, S.C.’s Famously Hot New Year celebration drew 35,000 guests from 36 states and 10 countries
March 28, 2016Famously Hot New Year (FHNY), South Carolina’s biggest free New Year’s Eve celebration, drew an estimated 35,000 people to downtown Columbia, S.C., on Dec. 31, 2015. Economic impact on local…
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Columbia, S.C.’s Famously Hot New Year celebration drew 35,000 guests from 36 states and 10 countries
March 28, 2016
Famously Hot New Year (FHNY), South Carolina’s biggest free New Year’s Eve celebration, drew an estimated 35,000 people to downtown Columbia, S.C., on Dec. 31, 2015. Economic impact on local…
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$760,000 in flood recovery grants awarded by One SC Fund
March 28, 2016
The One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that helps South Carolinians who are recovering from unprecedented flooding continue the rebuilding process, today announced Phase II grants for nonprofit organizations across…
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Rotary Club of Spring Valley awards community grants
March 24, 2016
$50,000 provided to local non-profit organizations and for scholarships in 2016 The Rotary Club of Spring Valley awarded its 2016 community grants on March 10 to forty-one local non-profit…
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Palmetto Health Foundation announces new home and added half marathon for Walk for Life and Race for Life
March 23, 2016
Palmetto Health Foundation’s 26th Walk for Life and Race for Life will have a new home on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016—Spirit Communications Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies. A half…
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Mullikin to be honored by Boy Scouts of America
March 22, 2016CAMDEN, SC – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Indian Waters Council, will name Tom Mullikin the area-BSA’s “Kershaw County Citizen of the Year” for 2016 during ceremonies at the…
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Mullikin to be honored by Boy Scouts of America
March 22, 2016
CAMDEN, SC – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Indian Waters Council, will name Tom Mullikin the area-BSA’s “Kershaw County Citizen of the Year” for 2016 during ceremonies at the…
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South Carolina State Library to host webinar offering self-publishing tips
March 21, 2016
Librarians looking to offer support to local authors or story tellers looking to build their reputations should attend the South Carolina State Library’s SELF-e and Indie SC webinar on March…
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SC Autism Society hosts 2016 Annual Conference
March 21, 2016
The South Carolina Autism Society’s announces their Annual Conference, featuring Peter Gerhardt, E.D. as Keynote Speaker. The Conference will take place on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 8:00 am – 4:30…
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Families of Holocaust survivors and liberator come together during panel discussion, exhibition
March 21, 2016
Historic Columbia, the Columbia Holocaust Education Commission (CHEC), the South Carolina State Museum (SCSM), and the City of Columbia will sponsor a special panel discussion, “Confronting the Holocaust…and the Aftermath,”…
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Palmetto Healthy Start hosts free event aimed at empowering parents, April 22
March 21, 2016
Empower your mind, body and soul at a free event Friday, April 22, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., at the River Center at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia. Palmetto…
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GSSM honors Milliken & Company 2016 Townes Award recipient
March 21, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) honored Milliken & Company during its 24th Annual Townes Toast with a Twist event, Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the Daniel…
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Molina Healthcare makes leadership gift for Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign
March 17, 2016
Molina Healthcare to Match Donations Dollar-for-Dollar COLUMBIA, SC – Molina Healthcare of South Carolina announced a leadership gift made to Children’s Trust of South Carolina to support fundraising during…
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Molina Healthcare makes leadership gift for Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign
March 17, 2016
Molina Healthcare to Match Donations Dollar-for-Dollar COLUMBIA, SC – Molina Healthcare of South Carolina announced a leadership gift made to Children’s Trust of South Carolina to support fundraising during…
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Concord Leadership Group releases new Nonprofit Sector Leadership Report
March 16, 2016
Most nonprofits are struggling to grow leaders and retain donors — threatening their very existence and the services they provide to the communities they serve. Recent research shows that nonprofits…
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Spring Valley Rotary awards Community Impact Grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia
March 16, 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia announced they received a Community Impact Grant from the Rotary Club of Spring Valley. The Spring Valley Rotary Community Impact Grant recognizes nonprofit…
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Free spay/neuters for cats this Saturday! Kia Country of Charleston sponsors Charleston Animal Society Spay-Neuter Blitzes
March 15, 2016
Do you or someone you know have a cat that needs spayed or neutered? Maybe it’s that neighborhood cat you see in the morning? Charleston Animal Society is teaming up…
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SCAEOP names new President
March 11, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (SCAEOP) has named Jill Averyhart, CEOE its 34th President. The SCAEOP held its annual conference in Myrtle Beach, SC…
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Registration open for 2016 Moms’ Run benefiting Postpartum Support Charleston
March 10, 2016
On Mother’s Day weekend, honor moms everywhere by supporting a cause that helps women and their families suffering from postpartum mood disorders. Postpartum Support Charleston is hosting the 13th annual…
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BMW Associates to raise walls on Habitat for Humanity home
March 10, 2016
GREER, SC – In true teamwork fashion typically reserved for a high-tech assembly line, BMW Associates will raise exterior walls on the first BMW Habitat home during a Wall-Raising Ceremony…
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Local survivor and CEO leads 2016 Upstate Heart Walk
March 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Herb Dew, CEO of Human Technologies Incorporated, is serving as the chair for the American Heart Association 2016 Upstate Heart Walk. Mr. Dew, who is also a survivor…
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Salvation Army presents Battle of the Bells Trophy to Dutch Fork High School Volunteer Group
March 9, 2016
The winner of The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ 2015 High School Battle of the Bells competition is Dutch Fork High School Air Force JROTC. Student volunteers from the…
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Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic hosts Ninth Annual Celebrity Golf Invitational fundraiser
March 9, 2016
The Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic (BIFMC), a non-profit organization that provides free health care to uninsured, low income adults who live or work on Johns, Wadmalaw and James Islands,…
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State Agency encourages mutual understanding and harmony among citizens
March 9, 2016
Organization takes the lead in nationwide day of unity in South Carolina Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission is taking the lead to promote End Racism Day, on…
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State Agency encourages mutual understanding and harmony among citizens
March 8, 2016Organization takes the lead in nationwide day of unity in South Carolina Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission is taking the lead to promote End Racism Day, on…
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CEO build participants raise walls on 2016 Habitat home
March 7, 2016
The CEOs of Greenville’s top companies are familiar with building corporations, alliances, and nonprofits from the ground up. On Thursday, 23 of those CEOs will come together to raise the…
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World-Famous Kudzu Queens return for St. Pat’s in Five Points Parade to raise funds for Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
March 7, 2016Once again, the world-famous Kudzu Queens will support women’s charities and serve as the grand finale of the St. Pat’s in Five Points parade on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at…
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World-Famous Kudzu Queens return for St. Pat’s in Five Points Parade to raise funds for Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
March 7, 2016
Once again, the world-famous Kudzu Queens will support women’s charities and serve as the grand finale of the St. Pat’s in Five Points parade on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at…
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City Center Partnership’s Yellow Shirts participate in Great American Cleanup of South Carolina
March 3, 2016Saturday, March 5 at 1:00 pm City Center Partnership’s (CCP) “Yellow Shirts” will participate in the Great American Cleanup of SC. The Yellow Shirts will begin their project at 1:00…
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The Charleston World Heritage Coalition – Charleston history is world history
March 3, 2016
By Brittany Lavelle Tulla Executive Director The Charleston World Heritage Coalition The Charleston World Heritage Coalition (CWHC) is a non-profit organization established in 2012 and funded by the City…
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The Charleston World Heritage Coalition – Charleston history is world history
March 3, 2016
By Brittany Lavelle Tulla Executive Director The Charleston World Heritage Coalition The Charleston World Heritage Coalition (CWHC) is a non-profit organization established in 2012 and funded by the City…
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City Center Partnership’s Yellow Shirts participate in Great American Cleanup of South Carolina
March 3, 2016
Saturday, March 5 at 1:00 pm City Center Partnership’s (CCP) “Yellow Shirts” will participate in the Great American Cleanup of SC. The Yellow Shirts will begin their project at 1:00…
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Mary Black Foundation Foundation announces a four-year Healthy Schools Initiative
March 2, 2016
The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it plans to award $774,000 for up to nine Spartanburg County schools to participate in a four-year Healthy Schools Initiative. Over the period…
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Defenders for Children connects teens with fishermen to fight child abuse locally and nationally
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – For the thousands of children abused in South Carolina, it is often difficult for them to relate to adults as friends and role models. Defenders for Children,…
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Richland Library reopens third level with new look
March 2, 2016
Richland Library Main is undergoing a transformation. Starting March 1, our staff are unveiling the newly renovated and reconfigured Third Level, featuring our state-of-the-art Business, Careers and Research Center. It’s…
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United Way Association of South Carolina names Kelly Callahan Cruise as Interim CEO
March 1, 2016
The United Way Association of South Carolina’s (UWASC) Board of Directors has named Kelly Callahan Cruise as Interim CEO. Current president and chief executive officer Timothy Ervolina announced his retirement…
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ACT to create center to support Workforce Advancement
March 1, 2016
ACT announced plans to create the ACT Center for Workforce Advancement to better support workforce and career readiness at the national level. The center will support large-scale workforce and career…
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This Is My Brave: The Show – shares stories about mental illness
March 1, 2016
The only side of mental illness we see often comes after a heartbreaking loss. This Is My Brave is the other side of the story of mental illness — one…
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Honoring the best in business in South Carolina while inspiring future leaders
March 1, 2016
On Thursday, March 3rd, Junior Achievement of South Carolina will hold its 32nd annual Hall of Fame – an event created to honor South Carolina’s business leaders who are champions…
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What Richland Library means to you
March 1, 2016
Community has opportunity to share their experiences . . On Thursday, March 3, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will shine a spotlight on Richland Library, one of…
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South Carolina Autism Society hosts Strides for Autism 2016 in the Midlands on Saturday, April 30
March 1, 2016
Register today and form a Strides Team The South Carolina Autism Society announces its annual signature fundraising and awareness walk, Strides for Autism 2016. The event will take placeSaturday, April 30…
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Candidates set off to raise funds in 10 weeks
March 1, 2016
Inaugural Midlands 2016 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign launches March 3rd The South Carolina Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced that 4 candidates …
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Colonial Life contributes $2.4 million to community organizations
March 1, 2016
Company and employees combine efforts to benefit region’s nonprofits Colonial Life and its employees teamed up to contribute more than $2.4 million across the region last year. The multi-million-dollar…
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