Pam Dukes elected president of S.C. Association of Council on Aging Directors
January 21, 2016
Senior Resources Executive Director Pam Dukes was elected as President of the S.C. Association of Council on Aging Directors (SCACAD) at the group’s annual meeting being held in the Charleston…
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BMW kicks off 100th anniversary build with new Habitat partnership
January 21, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – In celebration of BMW’s 100 year anniversary, the company is partnering with Habitat for Humanity in a unique way to build a new home for a family.…
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Habitat for Humanity raises walls on first home of 2016
January 21, 2016
GREER, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County will begin its 2016 build season by raising the walls of the Chappell family home in Greer. The first build of…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2016 to benefit Autism Academy of South Carolina
January 20, 2016The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2016 has chosen to benefit the Autism Academy of South Carolina for its compulsory class project within the Columbia, S.C. community. After a…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2016 to benefit Autism Academy of South Carolina
January 20, 2016
The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2016 has chosen to benefit the Autism Academy of South Carolina for its compulsory class project within the Columbia, S.C. community. After a…
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Greenville County Redevelopment Authority announces Board of Directors & Officers for 2016
January 13, 2016
The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) is pleased to announce its 2016 board of directors appointed by the Greenville County Council. The board’s executive committee was elected in a recent…
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Rebuild Upstate celebrates record in changing community lives
January 13, 2016
The lives of 120 Upstate families were made better in 2015 thanks to the volunteers at Rebuild Upstate. This non-profit that serves Greenville, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties more than…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina hires Chynna Phillips
January 12, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Chynna Phillips as Project Assistant. As Project Assistant, Chynna is a vital member of the Foundation’s Initiative Team supporting the work…
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Urban League of the Upstate to award $100,000 in scholarships at the Annual MLK Dreams in Action Scholarship Breakfast
January 11, 2016
Urban League of the Upstate, an affiliate of the National Urban League, announced that it will award eight scholarships totaling over $100,000 in to Upstate Youth at the Annual MLK Dream Scholarship…
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United Way State Association CEO to step down as leader
January 11, 2016
After ten years of leadership, Tim Ervolina is making plans to step down as President and CEO of United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) in 2016. “This has been…
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The Woodlands continues tradition of giving this holiday season
January 11, 2016
The Woodlands at Furman is spreading Christmas cheer a little further this year by donating over $3,000 to Safe Harbor. This donation was made possible through the Woodland’s annual Festival…
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S.C. Arts Commission welcomes Ashley Kerns Brown as arts education director
January 11, 2016
Ashley Kerns Brown has joined the staff of the South Carolina Arts Commission as arts education program director. “Ashley joins us at a pivotal time for our future work in…
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City Center Partnership receives 2016 community pride grant from Palmetto Pride
January 11, 2016City Center Partnership (CCP) is pleased to announce it has received a grant in the amount of $2,480 from Palmetto Pride to help the organization continue with its Planter Beautification…
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S.C. Arts Commission welcomes Ashley Kerns Brown as arts education director
January 11, 2016
Ashley Kerns Brown has joined the staff of the South Carolina Arts Commission as arts education program director. “Ashley joins us at a pivotal time for our future work in…
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City Center Partnership receives 2016 community pride grant from Palmetto Pride
January 11, 2016
City Center Partnership (CCP) is pleased to announce it has received a grant in the amount of $2,480 from Palmetto Pride to help the organization continue with its Planter Beautification…
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CRA issues call for nominations
January 9, 2016
Seeking Candidates for 2016 Board of Directors The CRA Board Development Committee is seeking recommendations for CRA Board nominees for the 2016-2019 board positions. The organization is seeking Board members…
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Help us grow the movement to fight poverty in South Carolina!
January 7, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has launched its #fightpovertysc campaign to encourage others to join in the movement to fight poverty in South Carolina. In honor of the Sisters…
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Junior League of Columbia to award Community Enrichment Grant recipients
January 6, 2016
On Thursday, January 7, 2016 the Junior League of Columbia (JLC) will be awarding 13 local nonprofits a total of $115,008 during the General Membership Meeting. The meeting begins at…
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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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