State’s young professionals come together for LeadSC
September 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley leads an all-star cast of speakers at the 2015 LeadSC conference that is bringing the state’s top young talent together later this month. Going…
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City of Columbia to issue special proclamation for Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers South Carolina 5K Run & Walk
September 9, 2015
Announcement Will Be On September 11 at First Responders Remembrance Memorial COLUMBIA, SC – This Friday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will issue a special proclamation from the City of Columbia…
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CREW Midlands – Fall events
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – CREW Midlands announces the upcoming 2015 Fall luncheon dates and speakers hosted at the Capital City Club. Please save the date for the following events: September 15th CREW…
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Rock for Recovery this September, National Recovery Month
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – September is National Recovery Month and Healing Families is celebrating that recovery from substance use disorders is possible Addiction to alcohol or drugs is a disease that is…
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Center participates in Route1Reads
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The State Centers for the Book linked by US Route 1 which extends from Fort Kent, Maine, to Key West, Florida are joining together to promote books that…
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New African-American Art Enhances CMA Collection
September 8, 2015
Museum acquires works by Tyrone Geter, Charles Ethan Porter, and Joseph Norman . . COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Museum of Art announces the acquisition of art by Tyrone Geter, Charles…
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2015 Annual Literacy Leaders Awards announced
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The 9th Annual Literacy Leaders Awards will be presented by the USC School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) tonight at the South Carolina Center for Children’s Books and…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum, Dominion Resources and International Paper to bring books and museum family passes to students in lower Richland County
September 8, 2015
Mr. Potato Head to make a special appearance at literacy-focused event COLUMBIA, SC – As a leader in promoting early literacy, EdVenture Children’s Museum will participate in an assembly for students at…
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National speaker to address nonprofit leaders in Greenville
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces that Susan Meier of Washington, DC will…
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Greenville chefs showcase heart healthy dishes at the American Heart Association healthy cooking demonstration
September 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The American Heart Association and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hosted a healthy cooking demonstration Monday, August 31 at the Huguenot Mill. The event offered over…
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Fluor Field House opens in time for football season
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The new Fluor Field House at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind opened this week just in time for football season. The school’s fundraising…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $76,194 to 25 Caritas Grantees
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $76,194 to 25 Caritas grantees in the first cycle of 2015. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception…
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IT-oLogy becomes National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2015 champion
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – IT-oLogy announced that it has become a Champion of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2015. IT-oLogy will be joining a growing global effort among colleges and universities,…
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Rare WWII aircraft to land in Greenville
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – “Almost every year that the Collings Foundation’s WW II aircraft came to the Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina, Hugh Brown, along with his lifelong friend, Bucky…
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This month Historic Columbia launches new neighborhood tour of University Hill
September 1, 2015
Second Sunday Stroll on Sept. 13 Explores This Famously Historic Neighborhood COLUMBIA, SC – This month Historic Columbia’s popular monthly program, Second Sunday Strolls, offers its newest neighborhood tour of…
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The Charleston Museum kicks off its 2015 fall lecture series
September 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – On September 9, at 6:00 p.m., The Charleston Museum will kick off its 2015 Fall Lecture Series with The World’s Largest Flying Bird: A Fossil “Dragon” from Charleston,…
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Lourie Center named Center of Excellence
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC), a part of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), has awarded the Lourie Center the prestigious designation as a Center…
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Walmart Foundation grant provides catering van for Senior Resources’ Meals on Wheels program
August 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources has received a $50,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving program to fund the purchase of a catering van that will be used to deliver…
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September is National Library Card Sign-up Month
August 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the South Carolina State Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council
August 31, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) announced that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to SCNSC after 18…
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Christ Church and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hold Groundbreaking for Habitat Home
August 31, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Representatives of Christ Church Episcopal and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will break ground on Tuesday, September 1 at 4:30 p.m. for their home build in…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council
August 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) announced that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to SCNSC after 18…
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Local Derby Girls raise more than 21K for homeless pets
August 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Pawmetto Lifeline announced that local Roller Derby ladies raised over $21,000 for homeless pets in the Midlands while competing for a spot on the 2016 Pin-Ups and…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council
August 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) is pleased to announce that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to…
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Local Derby Girls raise more than 21K for homeless pets
August 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Pawmetto Lifeline announced that local Roller Derby ladies raised over $21,000 for homeless pets in the Midlands while competing for a spot on the 2016 Pin-Ups and…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council
August 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) is pleased to announce that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to…
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Love Where You Live: Why I Go ‘Round in Circles’!
August 28, 2015
From JoAnn Turnquist: I’m delighted to introduce Dr. Benjamin Dixon, our first guest blogger in our “Love Where You Live” series. Dr. Dixon is the founder and President of COLA…
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Tapp’s announces third annual Figure Out: A figurative nude art show
August 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Tapp’s Arts Center (1644 Main St.) will continue its partnership with Planned Parenthood South Atlantic by joining with local artists to celebrate the human figure. A fundraiser…
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The Humane Society offers free spay/neuter surgeries in September for Lexington County communities
August 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which strives to end animal overpopulation by offering low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, will offer free spay and…
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The Humane Society offers free spay/neuter surgeries in September for Lexington County communities
August 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which strives to end animal overpopulation by offering low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, will offer free spay and…
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Tapp’s announces third annual Figure Out: A figurative nude art show
August 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Tapp’s Arts Center (1644 Main St.) will continue its partnership with Planned Parenthood South Atlantic by joining with local artists to celebrate the human figure. A fundraiser…
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Ten at the Top regional bus day trips continue, next stop Laurens County September 23rd
August 26, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT) is continuing efforts to bring together leaders and residents from across the Upstate through the “Upstate Bus Tour… Getting to Know Your Neighbors,”…
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14th Annual Palmetto Capital City Classic schedule of events
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – For the past 14 years, the Palmetto Capital City Classic (PCCC) has been the ultimate Historically Black College and University (HBCU) football experience. The Classic brings fans…
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Toucan Tuesday 2015 campaign gathers 4,214 pounds of food, enough to provide 3,241 meals
August 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On Thursday, August 20 Harvest Hope Food Bank picked up the final bins of canned goods collected through our 2015 Toucan Tuesday partnership with Riverbanks Zoo & Garden.…
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Lourie Center celebrates National Senior Center Month
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Each September, the Lourie Center joins with other senior centers across the country and NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) to celebrate National Senior Center Month.…
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MeetingPoint to offer discussion on Kabbalah
August 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For some, Kabbalah is understood as a subset of the Jewish religion. For others, it is a mysterious trend often picked up by celebrities. MeetingPoint, an interfaith…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces expansion of Carolina Academy into York County
August 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SOCFSC) partners with the United Way of York County (UWYC) on the creation of Carolina Academy York County. The…
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American Heart Association and Providence Hospitals to host Wellness Symposium
August 19, 2015COLUMBIA, 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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City Year Columbia announces new director of development and operations
August 19, 2015Alton 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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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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