Magnolia Gardens gears up for another holiday food drive
November 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – In November and December, bring one or more non-perishable healthy food items to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens to receive special discounts off the garden admission and nature…
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Diverse group discusses need for responsible Atlantic offshore energy development
November 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) hosted the 2015 Atlantic Energy Forum in Columbia, South Carolina, featuring Abigail Ross Hopper, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management…
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Building Industry Charitable Foundation makes $10,000 donation to United Way of Sumter
November 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Building Industry Charitable Foundation made a $10,000 donation Monday to United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties Flood Relief Fund. The foundation made the donation…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope
November 2, 2015
SOUTH CAROLINA – Today, the University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina opens grant process for organizations focused on flood relief
November 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the devastating flood from Hurricane Joaquin, the Sisters of Charity Foundation is taking action to support organizations that are providing flood relief assistance. We are…
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Tickets now on sale for Carolina Kick off for a Cure at The Zone
November 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In its seventh year, Carolina Kick Off for a Cure Presented by Gene Love Plumbing, Air & Electric will bring together 250+ fans to support the Cystic…
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IntelliSystems announces winner of “Extreme Phone Makeover” contest
November 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade today announced Growing Home Southeast as the winner of IntelliSystems EXTREME PHONE MAKEOVER Contest. Beginning August 18th and ending October 23rd, representatives from…
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United Way hires new Director of Education Partnerships and Policy
November 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands is pleased to welcome to the team Alice Curtin Thaxton as its new Director of Education Partnerships and Policy. In this role,…
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Richland Library Staff receive special honors
October 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Two Richland Library staff members are getting special attention in the community as we get ready to end the month of October. We are excited to share…
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SC Power Team names Warren Darby VP Global Business
October 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Power Team is pleased to announce the promotion of Warren Darby as its new Vice President, Global Business. Warren will lead the global business team…
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First Baptist Church of Columbia collects $60,000 for flood relief at benefit concert
October 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – First Baptist Church of Columbia hosted a benefit concert featuring modern hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty on Oct. 11, raising $60,000 in support of United Way…
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Greenville County Redevelopment Authority announces appointment of New Executive Director
October 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stanley (Stan) Wilson as the organization’s new Executive Director. Wilson will assume leadership of the…
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Darkness to Light announces new board member
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Darkness to Light (D2L), a leading organization in the fight to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, today announced the appointment of Jamie Tozzi…
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SC Oyster Festival set to celebrate 20 years of shucking
October 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Liquid Assets will host the 20th Annual South Carolina Oyster Festival, Sunday, November 22 at the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion. “This year, a portion of…
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Rebuild Upstate brings on AmeriCorps VISTA worker
October 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has added Kristen Knight to its team via the AmericaCorps Vista program. A Florida native, Knight is a graduate of the University of Central Florida…
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Charleston’s tech economy robust in 2015
October 26, 2015
Annual Wage and Job Growth Data Consistent Since 2004 CHARLESTON, SC – In its 12th Wage and Job Growth survey, the Charleston Digital Corridor is pleased to announce that the…
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United Way of the Midlands requests volunteer data for Federal Disaster Funding
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands is asking for the community’s help in collecting volunteer-service data on behalf of Richland County and City of Columbia to help secure…
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Honda of Columbia Sponsors “Autos for Opportunities” Billboard Blitz
October 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Honda of Columbia is giving The Cooperative Ministry’s Autos for Opportunities program a huge boost. From now through the end of November, The Midlands car dealership is sponsoring…
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Honda of Columbia Sponsors “Autos for Opportunities” Billboard Blitz
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Honda of Columbia is giving The Cooperative Ministry’s Autos for Opportunities program a huge boost. From now through the end of November, The Midlands car dealership is sponsoring…
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United Way of the Midlands requests volunteer data for federal disaster funding
October 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands is asking for the community’s help in collecting volunteer-service data on behalf of Richland County and City of Columbia to help secure a…
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Riley Institute announces 2015 Dick and Tunky Riley Excellence Award
October 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A program aimed at attracting the best and brightest South Carolina students to teaching has won the 2015 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. Furman…
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EdVenture to host 50th anniversary celebration of Head Start
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to host the 50th anniversary celebration of Head Start on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EdVenture will provide…
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Wounded Warrior Project awards Palmetto Carriage Works with honorary plaque
October 21, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – On October 15, Palmetto Carriage Works hosted 52 Wounded Warriors at the Big Red Barn and toured them around the historic city. The soldiers awarded Palmetto Carriage…
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Volunteers needed for playground build day
October 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – On Wednesday, November 4, community volunteers and CarMax employees will work together to build an entire playground in one day. More than 75 volunteers from the Greenville community…
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Laugh for a Cause: Performance of A Christmas Story to benefit local children
October 21, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC — Residents can enjoy an early helping of Christmas cheer at a special holiday event that offers lots of festive fun while also benefiting the wellbeing of…
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Vom Fass Greenville Features “The Green Fairy” at its Anniversary Halloween Celebration
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Vom Fass Greenville, located at 4 Market Point Drive, is celebrating its One Year Anniversary this Halloween — Saturday, October 31st. Vom Fass, which means “from the cask,”…
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Women Giving for Spartanburg now accepting 2016 grant requests
October 20, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Women Giving for Spartanburg (WGFS) enters its ninth year of giving, inviting area nonprofit organizations to apply for a 2016 grant. “I encourage all nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg…
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The Salvation Army opens flood relief center
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – As The Salvation Army begins a new phase of disaster relief, The Salvation Army has established a Flood Relief Center at 3400 Forest Drive in Columbia, SC 29016 (old…
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Sparkleberry Country Fair donates $15,000 for teacher grants
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC —Sparkleberry Country Fair Chairman John Monroe recently presented a $15,000 check to district Superintendent Dr. Debbie Hamm. The check represents proceeds from the 2015 Sparkleberry Country Fair and…
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The Auntie Karen Foundation announces its 14th anniversary and the 13th annual Young Entrepreneurs Conference
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Auntie Karen Foundation is proud to announce its 14th anniversary on October 31, 2015. The foundation continues to be a beacon of the Columbia Metropolitan area and…
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Nascar drivers Joey Logano, Jordan Anderson lend support for flood relief efforts in Columbia, SC
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – With the recent flooding events that took place throughout South Carolina, one of the most impacted areas came in the heart of the state’s capital city –…
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Rebuild Upstate hosting free business networking event
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate is inviting business leaders to a free morning networking event later this month. WakeUp with Rebuild will be held Tuesday, October 20 from 7:30 a.m.…
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National leadership coach to address nonprofit teams in Greenville
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces that 20-year organizational leadership veteran Patrick Jinks…
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Help S.C. flood relief by donating to zero overhead fund at YourFoundation.org
October 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Deadly, record-smashing rainfall has caused massive flooding across the eleven Midlands counties served by Central Carolina Community Foundation in Columbia, S.C. In response, the Foundation has established…
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Senior Resources broadens its reach to feed seniors in aftermath of floods
October 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources will deliver non-perishable food to local seniors who have been affected by the flooding in the wake of Hurricane Joaquin. The agency is collecting food…
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Habitat to dedicate 330th home in Greenville County
October 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has reached a milestone – completion of the 330th home built by the organization and its community partners. The home will…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2015 Public Servant of the Year
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber is proud to announce as its 2015 Public Servant of the Year. Governor Haley will be awarded on November 12, 2015 at the…
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Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter names Taylor Wilson as new Director of Communications & Advocacy
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter has added a new face to its team, S. Taylor Wilson, Director of Communications and Advocacy. Ms. Wilson hails from West…
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Local partners to host workshop “The Economic Benefits of Conservation and Open Space”
October 13, 2015
Spartanburg, SC – The value of open space – often discussed in relation to its environmental and quality-of-life benefits – will be explored in economic terms at an upcoming public…
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Verizon calls on South Carolinians to reverse ‘shameful’ rate of deadly violence against women
October 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina has the nation’s highest rate of men killing women than any other state in the nation, a rate more than twice the national average, according to a…
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United Way of Midlands receives $100,000 from BB&T for flood relief efforts
October 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – BB&T today presented United Way of the Midlands with a gift of $100,000 to support its relief efforts resulting from the devastating rain and resulting floods affecting…
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EdVenture serves the community and opens for normal hours
October 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC- EdVenture Children’s Museum is proud to stand strong with South Carolina as the community recovers from the devastating flood. “During this crisis, children can be upset and asking…
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EdVenture serves the community and opens for normal hours
October 13, 2015
Museum Provides Free Admission to First Responders and Their Families COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum is proud to stand strong with South Carolina as the community recovers from…
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Olde English District forum set for November 20 in Lancaster, SC
October 12, 2015
LANCASTER, SC – Native American Studies Center and See Lancaster, SC will host the Olde English District Forum from 1:30 – 3pm on November 20th at the Native American Studies Center,…
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Magnolia Gardens joins plant monitoring network
October 12, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC -Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, a steward of the land for three centuries, has joined with other environmentally conscious gardens to monitor threats harmful insects and diseases pose to…
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Time Warner Cable partners with The American Red Cross to aid flooding victims In South Carolina
October 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Time Warner Cable announced today a donation of $50,000 in cash and $250,000 in local media to support the American Red Cross recovery efforts following historic flooding…
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Liberty Fellowship announces new Executive Director and enhancements to its seminar program
October 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship announced Luanne Runge has been named Executive Director. A Fellow from the Class of 2009, Runge joined Liberty Fellowship in 2014 as Associate Executive Director.…
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The Rusty Rudder Oktoberfest taking donations for SC flood victims this Saturday
October 7, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – In wake of the recent and ongoing South Carolina storm devastation and deadly flooding, TheRusty Rudder Mount Pleasant, located at 3562 N. Hwy 17, is spreading…
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Fall for Greenville to accept donations for flood relief efforts
October 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Beginning at the pre-event concert Thursday night, and continuing throughout the weekend, Fall for Greenville festival-goers will have an opportunity to support flood victims in the Midlands and…
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Ten at the Top reaches 500 regional engagements
October 7, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to foster collaboration, partnerships and strategic planning across the Upstate, recently conducted the 500th regional engagement (presentations, forums, meetings, surveys)…
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