District’s partnership with Lowcountry Food Bank addresses needs of at-risk students
December 4, 2019
Since 2006, the Charleston County School District has partnered with the Lowcountry Food Bank to serve at-risk students through a program called BackPack Buddies Program. The mission is to meet…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands welcomes Rebecca Lorick as new Executive Director
December 3, 2019
The Board of Directors of Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) announced Rebecca Lorick has been named Executive Director. STSM, a SC non-profit serving five counties, is dedicated to…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands welcomes Rebecca Lorick as new Executive Director
December 3, 2019
The Board of Directors of Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) is pleased to announce Rebecca Lorick has been named Executive Director. STSM, a SC non-profit serving five counties,…
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Non Profit Minute – Beth Sulkowski, Alzheimer’s Association, SC Chapter
December 3, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Women in Philanthropy holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on December 13
December 2, 2019
Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an affinity group of United Way of the Midlands, holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on Friday, December 13 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Palmetto…
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United Way of the Midlands and National Panhellenic Council host Richland District One School Board Candidates Forum on December 5
December 2, 2019United Way of the Midlands, along with National Pan-hellenic Council at Columbia, SC, is hosting a nonpartisan Candidate Forum for the at-large seat on Richland School District One’s School Board…
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Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina
December 1, 2019
For more than 80 years, the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina has empowered adults in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties with the tools they need to…
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Volvo Car US Operations Community Fund of Coastal Community Foundation awards $7,500 to the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina
December 1, 2019The Volvo Car US Operations Community Fund of Coastal Community Foundation recently awarded a $7,500 grant to the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) supporting its…
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Tyler Northam joins Prisma Health Midlands Foundation
November 27, 2019
Tyler Northam has joined the Prisma Health Midlands Foundation team as social and digital manager. Northam will manage content generation and donor engagement strategies in the social and digital space…
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Powdersville Business Council and Main Street Laurens awarded $5,000 Hughes Investment elevate upstate grant
November 26, 2019
The Powdersville Business Council for their Rhythm on the River event and Main Street Laurens for the Piedmont Blues and Roots Music Festival were the $5,000 recipients of the 2019…
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Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health launches innovative Acute Autism Stabilization & Assessment Program for children with autism
November 26, 2019
Innovative short-term program offers critical resource amidst nationwide shortage of autism care, extensive wait lists Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, an autism-focused residential behavioral health center near Greenville, S.C., recently announced…
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$50,000 awarded to LRADAC for opioid misuse prevention in Lexington and Richland
November 25, 2019
LRADAC received a grant from the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) to focus on enhancing and expanding opioid prevention programs, policies and practices in…
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2020 winter foreign language classes at Upstate International, register now
November 25, 2019
Language classes are filling up at Upstate International. Here are the 11 reasons why: American Sign Language, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai. Impress your family, friends and colleagues. Enhance…
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Lowcountry Food Bank is a recipient of Sisters of Charity Foundation’s 2019 Fall Caritas Grant
November 22, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger in the Lowcountry, announced that it has received Fall Caritas Grant funding from Sisters of Charity…
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Make Richland Library your travel companion this Thanksgiving
November 22, 2019
With more than 55 million people projected to travel over Thanksgiving, according to AAA, it may take a while getting to your final destination. Whether you’re driving, taking the train…
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Leadership Institute = Key Rotary Training
November 22, 2019
Local clubs are the “heartbeat” of Rotary International, but need training to grow stronger and more effectively serve their communities. That’s the message Capital Rotarians heard Nov. 20 from guest…
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Gov. Henry McMaster designates chair of South Carolina First Steps Board of Trustees
November 21, 2019
South Carolina First Steps, the state’s early childhood agency and a statewide nonprofit organization, announced that Governor Henry McMaster has designated business leader David Morley as the new chair of…
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Non Profit Minute – Yuriy Bekker, Principal Pops Conductor and Concertmaster, Charleston Symphony
November 20, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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City Center Partnership announces election of new officers and board members for 2020
November 20, 2019
City Center Partnership (CCP) announced the election of the following officers. The election took place at CCP’s 18th annual meeting. • John Griggs of Synovus Bank – Chairman • Sharon…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. holds Merry Mirci Holiday event
November 20, 2019
Proceeds to Benefit Midlands Housing and Homeless Programs The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) is holding its annual benefit, Merry MIRCI Holiday, at Hotel Trundle on Wednesday, December 4th 6…
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One SC Fund awards more than $313,000 for Hurricane Relief and Disaster Preparation
November 19, 2019
Grants bring total to more than $4.8 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Committee awarded $313,344 in grants to 11 organizations across South Carolina…
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Sustainable Midlands
November 19, 2019
Sustainable Midlands supports Restorative Development in the Midlands.
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Richland Library announces Thanksgiving schedule
November 19, 2019
All Richland Library locations will close 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. Local residents will still be…
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Sleigh Bell Stroll and Trot – November 25 & 26
November 19, 2019
Family Fun Walk and Four Mile Run at Holiday Lights on the River See the lights at the Sleigh Bell Stroll (Nov. 25 and Sleigh Bell Trot (Nov. 26)! Join us at Saluda Shoals…
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Trident United Way volunteers complete hundreds of projects on Day of Caring
November 18, 2019
Make that “Days” of Caring, as other volunteer events to be rescheduled due to rain Thousands of volunteers from companies across the Tri-County braved rain and chilly weather to make…
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Dementia support organization announces new board and staff
November 18, 2019
Respite Care Charleston (RCC) announces the appointment of Cynthia Smalls and Dr. Gerald Rittenberg to the organization’s board of directors and the hire of Jesse Waters as Program Coordinator. RCC…
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Alzheimer’s Association names Benjamin Culbreth as new Advocacy Manager
November 18, 2019
Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter names Benjamin Culbreth as new Advocacy Manager. The Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter welcomes a new team member, Benjamin Culbreth, as its Advocacy Manager. Originally…
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Central SC Habitat for Humanity Gala raises funds to build 6 homes
November 18, 2019
“Tear that mortgage!” A crowd of over 3-hundred chanted and cheered as Habitat Homeowner Glenda Hiller stepped onto a stage and ripped up her mortgage. White pieces of paper fell…
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Research Economist Shares Market Overview
November 15, 2019
Joey Von Nessen (right in photo with Rotarian Stephen West), a research economist at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, shared the state’s 2019 market overview…
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22nd annual March of Dimes signature Chefs Auction raises $196,000
November 14, 2019
Evening of fabulous food and fundraising supports the fight for all moms and babies March of Dimes Columbia hosted its annual Signature Chefs Auction, on 11.7.19. More than 250 guests…
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Gibbes Museum of Art announces new hires
November 14, 2019
Katie Borges, Special Events Manager Katie Borges coordinates the rentals at the Gibbes Museum of Art. Whether the venue is rented for a wedding, a corporate event, or a non-profit…
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Finalists announced for Elevate upstate Community Vibrancy Grant
November 13, 2019
Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to foster collaboration, partnerships and strategic planning across the Upstate, has announced the finalists for the 2019 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community…
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Non Profit Minute – Georgia Mjartan, South Carolina First Steps
November 13, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We…
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City kicks off Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. honor the Dream Food Drive
November 13, 2019
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive…
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BBB announces winners of the 2019 Business of the Year Torch Award and Charity Challenge
November 13, 2019
Recipients of the BBB Business of the Year Torch Awards and Charity Challenge were named at a ceremony held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Capital City Club. The…
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Nominations for 2020 honorees due November 15, 2019
November 13, 2019
The Columbia City of Women initiative is now accepting nominations for 2020 honorees. Columbia City of Women is a partnership of Historic Columbia and WREN (Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network), and was founded…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation awards funds to Upstate charities for 2019
November 13, 2019
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) announced the list of Upstate charities receiving more than $560,000 raised by the 2019 BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by SYNNEX Corporation. Since its inception in…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness poster
November 11, 2019
The Federation of Families of South Carolina will hold a statewide Art Contest in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Month. This year’s Art Contest theme is “Messengers of Hope.” During…
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Non Profit Minute – Gillian Zettler, Charleston Wine + Food
November 11, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Pamela Lackey named 2019 Humanitarian of the Year by United Way of the Midlands
November 11, 2019
United Way of the Midlands has selected Pamela Lackey as the 2019 Humanitarian of the Year, the organization’s highest award and the highest single honor of philanthropic achievement in the…
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Sam E. McCuen honored with John Richard Craft Leadership Award
November 10, 2019The Columbia Museum of Art presented the 2019 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Sam E. McCuen. A committed philanthropist and community leader, McCuen epitomizes the values the CMA recognizes…
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End of the Year Finances…4 Reasons Why They Are So Important
November 10, 2019
Caffeinated Conversations: Tuesday, November 12th at 7:45 am at the United Way of the Midlands Expect the Unexpected Mike Tyson, former heavyweight champion of the world, once made…
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Project HOPE Foundation Board Chair named finalist for NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award
November 10, 2019
Joe Vaughn of Woodruff, SC has been chosen as one of four finalists for The NASCAR Foundation’s ninth annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The award, named in honor of…
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12th Annual Charleston Basket Brigade on a mission to feed 3,500 families for Thanksgiving
November 10, 2019
Help the brigade raise money to provide Charleston area families in need with Thanksgiving meals; Volunteers to assist with meal assembly and delivery on November 26, 2019. The Charleston Basket…
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Local conservation leader receives National Recognition Lowcountry Land Trust’s Ashley Demosthenes named 2019 ambassador
November 10, 2019
Lowcountry Land Trust president and CEO Ashley Demosthenes has been awarded the 2019 Ambassador award by the Land Trust Alliance, for consistently and effectively advocating for a broad range of…
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Second Annual Ugly Sweater 5K Dash in Summerville to benefit families living with Alzheimer’s and related Dementia
November 10, 2019
According to an Alzheimer’s Association report, about 92,000 people in South Carolina have Alzheimer’s Disease, and that number is estimated to grow to 120,000 by the year 2025. The ARK,…
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TCCC gives awards to two local high schools for improving their FAFSA completion rates
November 10, 2019
Academic Magnet High School and Military Magnet Academy have been named champions of Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s College Cash Campaign for increasing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)…
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Veterans and active duty military receive free admission to The Charleston Museum and Joseph Manigault House November 11
November 8, 2019This Veteran’s Day weekend, The Charleston Museum invites the community to explore the history of the Joseph Manigault Historic House. During WWII, the Joseph Manigault House, located at 350 Meeting Street,…
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Dominion Energy sponsors home and donates $60,000 to Central SC Habitat for Humanity
November 8, 2019Melissa broke down into tears before she hammered the first nail in what will be the place that Melissa and her son Isaiah will call home. Dominion Energy is sponsoring…
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South Carolina Habitat for Humanity welcomes Nancy Lee as new executive director
November 7, 2019
Increasing access to affordable housing with new leadership Ever-increasing housing costs and income inequality has led to 1 in 7 South Carolina households spending at least half of their income…
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