YEScarolina reaches Title I Middle School students in an afterschool setting
January 4, 2016
Thousands of children wait afterschool for their working parents to pick them up. What are these students doing while they wait? Well, ten middle school students at Military Magnet Academy…
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Free Tax Aide Program at Lourie Center
January 4, 2016
Get ready for tax season! The Lourie Center and the AARP are offering a Tax Aide service which is free and open to the public. The AARP Tax Aide Program…
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25th Anniversary Walk for Life/Race for Life
December 30, 2015
Saturday, Jan. 9 at Finlay Park 25 Years of Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer in the Midlands COLUMBIA, SC – One morning. One mission. Beating breast cancer in the…
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One SC Flood Relief Fund Awards $500,000 in Grants for Flood Recovery Nineteen flood relief and recovery programs are funded through phase one grants
December 30, 2015
Columbia, SC – The first grant recipients of the One SC Flood Relief Fund, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation and accepting donations at www.onescfund.org, have been announced. A total…
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One SC Flood Relief Fund Awards $500,000 in Grants for Flood Recovery
December 30, 2015The first grant recipients of the One SC Flood Relief Fund, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation and accepting donations at www.onescfund.org, have been announced. A total of $500,000 in…
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Dominion Resources donates $10,000 to USO South Carolina
December 29, 2015
Dominion Resources presented a $10,000 check to the USO South Carolina this week to make the holidays brighter for Fort Jackson troops! “The USO South Carolina is blessed to have…
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Special tax bill includes extended help for charities
December 29, 2015On December 18, 2015, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which renews and makes permanent the Charitable IRA provision of 2006, making it easier for Americans…
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Foundation now accepting nominations for the 2016 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change
December 29, 2015
The Spartanburg County Foundation is accepting nominations for the Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change. This annual award honors individuals who have worked to improve the…
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Transdev contributes $20,000 to United Way’s flood recovery efforts
December 28, 2015
United Way of the Midlands recently received a $20,000 donation to its flood recovery efforts from Transdev, contract operator of local transportation system The COMET. “The COMET has been a…
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American Advertising Awards now accepting entries
December 22, 2015
The American Advertising Federation of the Midlands is challenging advertisers and marketers from across the region to take a look at their best work of 2015 and find out if…
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SC Bar Foundation announces Gibson and Mitchell as Foundation Ambassadors
December 21, 2015
The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomes Florence attorney Tiffany D. Gibson and Hartsville attorney Cody T. Mitchell as Foundation Ambassadors. In this leadership position, Gibson and Mitchell will work with…
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One SC Flood Relief Fund awards $500,000 in grants for flood recovery
December 21, 2015
The first grant recipients of the One SC Flood Relief Fund, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation and accepting donations at www.onescfund.org, have been announced. A total of $500,000 in…
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Bean hired to manage communication efforts at South Carolina School Boards Association
December 21, 2015
The South Carolina School Boards Association announces the hire of Rebecca “Becky” J. Bean as Communications Manager. “Becky “brings experience and a proven track record of success in the school…
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South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America announces 2016 Board of Directors
December 17, 2015
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) is pleased to announce the 2016 Board of Directors. SCPRSA, a statewide professional organization for public relations practitioners,…
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Membership elects 2016 Officers and new members to Board of Directors
December 14, 2015The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) announce the newly elected 2016 Officers and new members to the Board of Directors at its annual business meeting on December 11,…
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Toy donations needed at Salvation Army Christmas warehouse
December 14, 2015
The Salvation Army begins the distribution of toy donations to local families in need Monday, December 14th through December 18th. The Salvation Army and its volunteers began packing the family…
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Winthrop poll shows majority of South Carolinians support increase in gas tax
December 14, 2015
With the General Assembly set to begin session in less than a month, the most recent Winthrop University poll shows South Carolina voters continue to overwhelmingly support decisive action to…
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Cayce’s Mayor Pro Tem selected for National Public Safety Committee
December 11, 2015
Cayce’s District Two City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem, Skip Jenkins, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2016 Public Safety & Crime Prevention committee. This committee…
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Wells Fargo supports Chapman Cultural Center With $12,500 Grant
December 9, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Wells Fargo recently presented a $12,500 grant check to The Arts Partnership of Spartanburg, the nonprofit administrative agency that owns and operates Chapman Cultural Center (CCC) and…
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Bruce Williams named Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Columbia
December 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia announces Bruce Williams as the new Chief Executive Officer as of Dec. 1, 2015. Recently retired from BB&T Insurance, Williams is a longtime…
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Heritage Classic Foundation creates a new philanthropic program
December 9, 2015
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Heritage Classic Foundation is unveiling a new program aimed at raising funds for the Foundation’s Scholarship program. Membership in the Tartan Club is open to…
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CRA issues call for nominations
December 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The CRA Board Development Committee is seeking recommendations for CRA Board nominees for the 2016-2019 board positions. The organization is seeking Board members that can provide leadership…
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GGAR grants Rebuild Upstate $9,000
December 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has received $9,000 from the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors’ annual Lobs, Links and Lanes fundraiser. Becky Coley, a mortgage consultant with OnQ Financial and…
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6 tons of pet food & litter collected for the Humane Society of NMB
December 8, 2015
CALABASH, NC – The annual SHIVER FOR THE SHELTER Golf Tournament presented by Slimbo Events which was played on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Farmstead Golf Links in Calabash, NC…
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Pawmetto Lifeline launches 2016 Pin Ups & Pets Calendar, Harley Haven & Studio O2 host launch parties
December 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Pawmetto Lifeline announced that their year-long collaboration with local Roller Derby organizations has concluded and resulted in an extended 14-month calendar to highlight and promote the mission…
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Riverbanks and PalmettoPride partner to ramp up recycling
December 8, 2015Guests visiting Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will soon notice more recycling bins located throughout the park. One-hundred additional containers will be placed in the Zoo and Garden with support from…
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Start Early Stay Late: Teens in South Carolina are delaying pregnancy, just not long enough
December 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s teen birth rate has declined 61 percent since peaking in 1991, the result of decades of success for communities across the state. According to the…
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Robyn Rudish-Laning named communications coordinator
December 8, 2015
Robyn Rudish-Laning has joined the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness as its communications coordinator. In her new role, she will support the Council’s communications director in execution of day-to-day communications…
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Women in Philanthropy reaches $1 million milestone in community grants, celebrates impact at annual Leadership Breakfast
December 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – After 12 years of service in the Midlands, Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an affinity group of United Way of the Midlands in collaboration with Central Carolina Community…
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National experts lead learning exchange with SC educators
December 4, 2015
New model has potential to transform education system Teams of educators from across South Carolina gathered at TransformSC’s Learning Institute in Columbia yesterday to learn from national experts about…
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Residents and students celebrate relationships formed this year at holiday event
December 4, 2015The holidays can be a lonely time for those living on their own, especially for college students and the elderly. The Woodlands at Furman, along with the FUSE program at…
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Manufacturers applaud passage of Ex-Im reauthorization
December 4, 2015
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) applauded the passage of legislation that included a multiyear reauthorization of the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank. The reauthorization, which was included in a long-term…
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Specialized Alternatives for Family and Youth SEEKS FOSTER PARENTS!
December 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – How can I make a difference … Treatment foster care is working with children with history of neglect, abuse and trauma. SAFY foster parents are provided with…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $50,000 to 20 Caritas Grantees
December 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in 1851, the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine has sought to put…
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WoodmenLife donation helps with flood relief
December 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia chapter of WoodmenLife® donated $500 to Senior Resources for the agency’s ongoing flood relief efforts. The funds will be used to provide non-perishable food items…
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Late Senator Clementa Pinckney honored with Wilkins Award
December 3, 2015
Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that the late South Carolina Senator Clementa Pinckney, along with Governor Nikki Haley and Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, are this year’s recipients of the…
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Local, national organizations unveil new initiative for flood recovery rebuild
December 3, 2015
More than half a dozen community partners announced a new program to begin the flood recovery rebuild in the wake of record-breaking rainfall that devastated area homes in October. The…
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Rebuild Upstate receives grant from Hollingsworth Funds
December 3, 2015
Hollingsworth Funds provided local nonprofit, Rebuild Upstate, with a $25,000 grant. Hollingsworth Funds will be used for capacity building for Rebuild Upstate over the next year, said Chris Manley, Rebuild…
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Santa Claus is Coming to California Dreaming
December 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – California Dreaming will be hosting a special complimentary dinner for Camp Happy Days families who have children battling cancer on Sunday, December 6th from 4:30 – 6:00…
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Richland One collecting food for families in need
December 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Many families in our community are struggling to put food on the table, but Richland One and the City of Columbia have teamed up again this year…
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#GivingTuesday
December 1, 2015
Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.)…
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Justin Pepper Birthday Breakfast and Toy Drive
November 30, 2015
CHAPIN, SC – The Justin Pepper Foundation is hosting their 9th Annual Birthday Breakfast and Toy Drive on Saturday, December 5th from 9 AM to 11 AM at Lake Murray…
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SOL Partners with Ronald McDonald House throughout the Holiday Season
November 30, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Throughout this holiday season, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mt. Pleasant will be raising money to help families whose children are being treated for serious illnesses. For…
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Emanuel A.M.E. Church plans to donate over $1MM to Mother Emanuel families and survivors
November 30, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) has indicated it is ready to start distributing the funds from donations made to the church in honor of the tragedy there…
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City Center Partnership announces new VP of Recruitment for downtown Columbia
November 30, 2015City Center Partnership (CCP) is excited to welcome Jenna Sheheen Bridgers as the new Vice President of Recruitment for its organization. “We are very pleased to have Jenna join our…
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Texas A&M Student Athletes facilitate donation of $30,000 to United Way Flood Relief
November 30, 2015
United Way of the Midlands recently received a donation of $30,000 to its Flood Disaster Relief Fund from the Texas A&M Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). The donation from SAAC will…
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David Kent is 2016 South Carolina REALTORS® President
November 30, 2015
David Kent, Realtor® and Broker in Charge of The Real Buyer’s Agent in Charleston, is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2016 president. Kent was inaugurated in a ceremony at the association’s September…
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Casual for a Cause: Collins & Lacy Seeks 2016 Denim Day Recipients
November 30, 2015
Firm employees donate more than $3,000, to date, to statewide non-profits in 2015 COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is reaching out to non-profit organizations in South Carolina to be…
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City Center Partnership announces new VP of Recruitment for downtown Columbia
November 30, 2015
City Center Partnership (CCP) is excited to welcome Jenna Sheheen Bridgers as the new Vice President of Recruitment for its organization. “We are very pleased to have Jenna join our…
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Building Industry Charitable Foundation to donate $25,000 to Home Works of America
November 28, 2015
The Building Industry Charitable Foundation (BICF) will make a donation of $25,000 to the Home Works of America “Rebuilding Together” Flood Rebuild Effort. “Rebuilding Together” a unique rebuilding effort hosted…
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