Love Where You Live
September 17, 2015
From JoAnn Turnquist: It is a joy to introduce our next guest blogger in our “Love Where You Live” series. Ed Madden is the inaugural Poet Laureate for the…
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Junior Achievement of Coastal South Carolina to consolidate with Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina and Junior Achievement of Coastal South Carolina have been proud to serve local youth for the last 47 and 49 years…
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New workshop created for girls to explore media and its influences
September 16, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Media and technology are dramatically changing the way children communicate, receive information, and learn. While there are many positive benefits of increased media exposure, there are many…
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Girl Scouts thanks Emerald Circle donors
September 16, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands recognized and thanked the women of its local philanthropic group on September 15 at a reception held in the…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy invites public input
September 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, S.C. – In an effort to improve a well-used park on the upper peninsula, the Charleston Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Charleston and the Eastside…
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‘Gifts of Aging’ event celebrates older adults aging successfully
September 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – In October, the focus will be on Charleston area residents, business leaders, volunteers and others who demonstrate the key elements of successful aging in place – healthy…
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SC BlueCross Foundation presents $500,000 grant to increase healthy food access statewide
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation will present $500,000 today to the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) to provide a revolving source of low-interest loans for…
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Columbia, Florence and Greenville Communities rally together to generate $77,640 for Harvest Hope Food Bank to fight hunger
September 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today Walmart announces that Columbia, Florence and Greenville residents helped generate a total of $77,640.45, for Harvest Hope Food Bank to support those facing hunger in the local…
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Columbia, Florence and Greenville Communities rally together to generate $77,640 for Harvest Hope Food Bank to fight hunger
September 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today Walmart announces that Columbia, Florence and Greenville residents helped generate a total of $77,640.45, for Harvest Hope Food Bank to support those facing hunger in the local…
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Nonprofit registration now open for Midlands Gives, presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation
September 15, 2015Enhanced training, expanded Corporate Philanthropy Champion program, low-cost webinars among enhancements to 24-hour online giving challenge. COLUMBIA, SC – Fresh from a thrilling second year, in which donations were doubled to…
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Habitat, Christ Church, St. Francis partner on house
September 15, 2015
What: A wall-raising for a new home in Greenville that is being built by Christ Church Episcopal and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. When: Thursday, September 17, at 11:30…
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Nonprofit registration now open for Midlands Gives, presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation
September 15, 2015
Enhanced training, expanded Corporate Philanthropy Champion program, low-cost webinars among enhancements to 24-hour online giving challenge. COLUMBIA, SC – Fresh from a thrilling second year, in which donations were doubled to…
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MUSC Foundation Board names new members, officers
September 14, 2015
CHARLSTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Foundation Board announced its recently elected officers. Mr. Carlos E. Evans, Retired Wells Fargo Bank Executive, Charlotte, was elected chair. …
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South Carolina’s Camp Happy Days featured charity of the Taste of the South 2015 Gala receives $194,638 donation
September 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Camp Happy Days is proud to announce that we were the featured charity for the 2015 Taste of the South Gala, an annual black-tie charity gala in…
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Patricia Moore-Pastides to Chair 2016 Go Red For Women Luncheon
September 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The American Heart Association is pleased to announce Patricia Moore-Pastides, first lady of the University of South Carolina and acclaimed author, as the Chair of the 2016 Midlands…
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Groundbreaking held for new Ronald McDonald House in Columbia
September 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Leadership from Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Columbia, community leaders, elected officials and medical professionals gathered earlier for the groundbreaking of the new, larger Ronald McDonald House…
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Patricia Moore-Pastides to Chair 2016 Go Red For Women Luncheon
September 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The American Heart Association is pleased to announce Patricia Moore-Pastides, first lady of the University of South Carolina and acclaimed author, as the Chair of the 2016 Midlands…
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Rebuild Upstate to hold garage sale this month
September 10, 2015
EASLEY, SC – Rebuild Upstate is having a garage sale to raise money so that it can help more people in the region have safe homes. The two-day garage sale…
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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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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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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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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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