City Year Columbia announces new director of development and operations
August 19, 2015
Alton D. Adams, Capital City Club’s Longest Serving Hospitality Professional, Joins City Year Columbia; Columbia Community Can Welcome Adams to City Year on Wednesday, September 16 COLUMBIA, SC – City…
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American Heart Association and Providence Hospitals to host Wellness Symposium
August 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On Wednesday, August 26 the American Heart Association and Providence Hospitals will host the annual Worksite Wellness Symposium to encourage heart-healthy work environments and combat cardiovascular diseases and stroke.…
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Stuff the Bus Campaign Nets $6,600 in School Supplies
August 17, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – On behalf of Berkeley County School District, we want to thank the students, parents, community and business partners who supported the Stuff the Bus campaign this…
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Three Local Women to be honored as Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
August 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor three Greenville County women at its Women of Distinction awards dinner on Thursday, September 10,…
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New faces join the Richland Library Board
August 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland Library is proud to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees for 2015-2016. Cheryl English works as a program coordinator with the…
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Individual Artist Fellowship Applications Due Nov. 2
August 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina artists working in prose, poetry, dance choreography, and dance performance may apply for a 2016-2017 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission.…
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South Carolina Nonprofit Association awarded $10,000 from Duke Energy Foundation
August 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) received a local community grant of $10,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation on behalf of Duke Energy. The grant was awarded to SCANPO for their…
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World Economic Forum Selects Columbia Man to Join Global Initiative
August 12, 2015
Founder of Know Money Inc. to Represent Capital City in Switzerland COLUMBIA, SC – When is the last time you updated your LinkedIn profile? Earlier this year, Steven Hughes, 28, of…
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200 Years of South Carolina Clothing Showcased in New State Museum Exhibition
August 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC –The South Carolina State Museum is showcasing more than 200 years of South Carolina clothing in the upcoming exhibition Threads: The Story in Our Clothes opening on Saturday,…
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200 Years of South Carolina Clothing Showcased in New State Museum Exhibition
August 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC –The South Carolina State Museum is showcasing more than 200 years of South Carolina clothing in the upcoming exhibition Threads: The Story in Our Clothes opening on Saturday,…
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Charleston Veterinary Referral Center partners with Pet Helpers
August 11, 2015Specialty veterinary hospital to provide financial support and care to local rescue shelter CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) – a premier advanced-care veterinary hospital in the…
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David Pankau announced as 2016 Midlands Heart Walk Chairman
August 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The American Heart Association is pleased to announce David Pankau, CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, as the 2016 Midlands Heart Walk Chair. Pankau will lead…
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New board member and officers at the Lourie Center
August 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center held their annual meeting on June 25, 2015 and voted in a new board member and the officers for their 2015-2016 fiscal year. Ms Erin…
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David Pankau announced as 2016 Midlands Heart Walk Chairman
August 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The American Heart Association is pleased to announce David Pankau, CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, as the 2016 Midlands Heart Walk Chair. Pankau will lead…
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Family Connection of South Carolina receives $1.4 million in federal funding
August 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Family Connection of South Carolina has been awarded the 2015 Office of Special Education and Information for Parents and Children of Disabilities – Parent Training and Information Centers…
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Family Connection of South Carolina receives $1.4 million in federal funding
August 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Family Connection of South Carolina has been awarded the 2015 Office of Special Education and Information for Parents and Children of Disabilities – Parent Training and Information Centers…
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Richland County Council invites the community to Stuff-A-Cruiser and Stuff-A-Bus
August 4, 2015
Richland County, SC — Richland County Councilman Jim Manning along with members of Richland County Council invite all citizens to Stuff-A-Cruiser and Stuff-A-Bus to support our students in need of…
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Upstate Forever Names Andrea Cooper as New Executive Director
August 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever announced that Andrea Cooper has been selected as the new Executive Director of Upstate Forever. Cooper, who lived in the Charleston area for the past…
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United Way of the Midlands announces plans to open new headquarters
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands announced plans to move to a new location in downtown Columbia beginning March 2016 with the purchase and renovation of 1818 Blanding Street.…
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WORLD Magazine names Hope Award finalists
July 31, 2015ASHEVILLE, NC – WORLD News Group is pleased to announce the East Region finalist for WORLD’s tenth annual Hope Award for Effective Compassion: Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (CHAT) in Richmond, VA.…
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Girl Scouts Appoints Emerald Circle Co-chairs for 2015
July 29, 2015
AIKEN, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Liz Stewart and Mary Driscoll as 2015 Emerald Circle Co-chairs for Aiken and Edgefield counties. The Emerald…
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South Carolina Autism Society Announces Valeska Gioia to Join Staff
July 29, 2015
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Autism Society is happy to announce that Valeska Gioia is joining our staff. Valeska will be running our new software and enrichment lab (Paula’s…
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Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Receives 2015 Best of Columbia Award
July 29, 2015
Columbia Award Program Honors the Achievement COLUMBIA, SC – Greater Columbia Community Relations Council has been selected for the 2015 Best of Columbia Award in the Social Advocacy Organizations…
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Richland County Recreation Foundation Receives $19,500 Discretionary Grant
July 29, 2015Grant is from Richland County Council to Support Richland County Recreation Commission’s Wheelchair Basketball Developmental League The Richland County Council has selected the Richland County Recreation Foundation (RCRF) to receive…
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Richland County Recreation Foundation Receives $19,500 Discretionary Grant
July 29, 2015
Grant is from Richland County Council to Support Richland County Recreation Commission’s Wheelchair Basketball Developmental League The Richland County Council has selected the Richland County Recreation Foundation (RCRF) to receive…
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Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina elects officers
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina (BHSA) announces their Board of Directors for 2015-2016. Randy Cole, Chief Executive Officer of the Circle Park Behavioral Health…
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Duke Energy Foundation Supports GSSM’s Virtual Engineering and Outreach Programs
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) received a $50,000 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation to support the School’s Accelerate Program as well as…
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Wells Fargo donates $1.8 million YTD to nonprofit organizations in South Carolina Company has invested more than $32 million in state since 2005
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced that it has invested $1,834,150 in 277 nonprofit organizations and schools across South Carolina through the first six months of 2015. Overall,…
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Conductor sought for new S.C. Phil series: YOU
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Air conductors of all skill and experience levels are hereby on notice. From this September through next spring, the South Carolina Philharmonic is rehearsing, then heading off…
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Dr. Pam Imm Receives Award for Distinguished Contributions to Practice in Community Psychology
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Society for Community Research and Action, a division of the American Psychological Association, recently honored Dr. Pam Imm for her outstanding contribution to the field of…
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Youthbuild Columbia Student Meets With U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Cory Booker To Share Success Of Youth Job Training
July 27, 2015
Elbert Ruff Shares Personal Story and Experience with YouthBuild to Support LEAP Act COLUMBIA, SC – Elbert Ruff, a student at YouthBuild Columbia in Columbia, SC, met with U.S. Senators…
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Greenville Zoo Celebrates Red Panda Birth
July 27, 2015
Birth marks the first cub since 2006 GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Zoo is celebrating the birth of a male red panda. Born on Sunday, June 21, the offspring is…
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NAACP To Host African American Economic Summit on Job Creation and Economic Prosperity
July 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Conference, NAACP will hold a statewide summit on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Claflin University in Orangeburg. The African American Economic Summit now…
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MeetingPoint to start service projects – beginning with Triune Mercy Center
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – In its continuing effort to create a more “beloved community,” MeetingPoint will partner with Triune Mercy Center as they begin to pursue service projects in Greenville. The…
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Hawkins Foundation Sets Not A Traditional Golf Outing, Take VI for October 12
July 27, 2015
WHO: The Hawkins Foundation, a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to advance orthopaedic medicine and outcomes for patients through research and education. In collaboration with physicians of the Steadman Hawkins…
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Clemson’s Watson talks about Habitat experience
July 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Before the Heisman talk. Before the banner freshman year at Clemson University. Before being one the most recruited quarterbacks in America. Deshaun Watson was a 10-year-old at…
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Healing Species of Orangeburg, SC Receives Grant from Doris Day to expand Prison Program
July 22, 2015
Healing Species Prison Program to welcome 10 new dogs thanks to grant provided by Doris Day Animal Foundation. ORANGEBURG SC, July 15,2015 – The Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF,www.ddaf.org),…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2015-2016 at Annual Meeting
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Alys Lawson, City of Conway,…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 17, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members.…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 17, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members.…
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Nine Midlands Nonprofits to Receive Impactful New “Connected Communities” Grants from Central Carolina Community Foundation
July 22, 2015
Grants will fund innovative philanthropic projects that connect residents to our community COLUMBIA, SC – What makes residents love where they live? What draws people to a place and keeps them…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Board Announces New Case Manager
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is proud to welcome a new member to their team. Kayla Anderson has joined the agency as the newest Case Manager.…
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South Carolina Improves in Annual KIDS COUNT Rankings of Child Well-Being
July 21, 2015
Despite Jump, Persistent Poverty Remains Barrier to Child and Family Success . . COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina was one of five states to show improvement in the annual KIDS COUNT®…
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South Carolina Improves in Annual KIDS COUNT Rankings of Child Well-Being
July 21, 2015
Despite Jump, Persistent Poverty Remains Barrier to Child and Family Success . . COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina was one of five states to show improvement in the annual KIDS COUNT®…
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Charleston Animal Society Raises Concern About Horse-Drawn Wagons in City
July 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Animal Society expressed concern about the safety of both humans and animals involved in the practice of horse-drawn wagons in downtown Charleston following another accident this…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union Donates to Mother Emanuel Hope Fund
July 20, 2015
N. CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union announced a $10,000 gift to the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund. These funds will be donated directly to the Emanuel AME Church in…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank and Food Lion Feeds Partner to Provide Nearly 30,000 Meals For Children At Risk of Summer Hunger in Columbia, SC
July 20, 2015Meals Will Be Distributed At Bethlehem Baptist Church Wiley Kennedy Family Life Center COLUMBIA, SC – On Saturday, July 25, Food Lion Feeds, through Harvest Hope, will distribute more…
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Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers South Carolina 5K Run & Walk Set for Friday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m.
July 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The third annual Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers South Carolina 5K Run & Walk is set for Friday, September 18, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in Columbia’s Vista.…
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Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter Announces New 2015-16 Board of Directors
July 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter announced its new Board of Directors for 2015-2016. Officers are: President: Marie Dieckmann, CBRE Secretary: Rodney McClure, AT&T Treasurer: Allyson DeHart, The Hobbs…
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Project Rx: A River Remedy Announces Fall 2015 Collection Date
July 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted medications safely by dropping them off at more locations than ever before during the 10th Project Rx: A River…
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