Volunteers walk to fight suicide
October 21, 2019
Movement of a Quarter of a Million People Joined by Local Participants in Columbia, SC Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide can…
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South Carolina ETV announces changes to staff structure
October 21, 2019
Assistant general manager and director of Digital Strategies positions created South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced a slight restructuring and the creation of two new positions – assistant general manager and…
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Non Profit Minute – Sara Fawcett, WellPartners Children’s Dental Clinic
October 21, 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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Relic Room lecture to deal with museum’s creepiest artifacts on Halloween
October 21, 2019
Have your Halloweens just not been creepy enough lately? Come to the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum on Thursday, Oct. 31, at noon, and we’ll supply the…
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Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry raises over $100K at gala
October 21, 2019
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML), Charleston’s premier children’s non-profit museum, raised $109,000 at their A Night in the Emerald City Gala held on Saturday, September 28, 2019. These…
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Capital Rotary honored for annual fund giving
October 21, 2019
District 7770 Gov. Johnny Moore (right in photo) has honored Columbia’s Capital Rotary for 2018-2019 donations to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable fund for programs promoting peace…
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500 runners & walkers take to the streets for the Girls on the Run 5k
October 19, 2019
Girls on the Run of Columbia will host its 5k event on November 23, 2019 at the Historic Columbia Speedway. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth…
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Columbia YMCA
October 18, 2019
The YMCA of Columbia was one of the first fifty Ys in the United States. Since our beginning in 1854, the emphasis has been on creating a community where individuals…
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Dictionaries for Richland One schools
October 18, 2019
Capital Rotary past president Blake Dubose (standing at right in back row) and his team of club members delivered new paperback dictionaries to third-grade students at Gadsden Elementary recently. For…
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2019 Prisma Health Boo in the Zoo Begins Friday
October 16, 2019
Prisma Health Boo in the Zoo, the Greenville Zoo’s signature Halloween event, takes place October 18-20 & 25-27. Event hours are 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and 3…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative welcomes Phyllis Martin as new CEO
October 16, 2019
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, a non-profit organization focused on improving education in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties, is announcing the appointment of Phyllis Martin as its next chief executive…
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Non Profit Minute – Rachel Price, Palmetto Conservation Foundation
October 16, 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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Palmetto Goodwill Celebrates 40 Years of Putting People to Work
October 16, 2019
On October 16, 2019 Palmetto Goodwill celebrated 40 years of service to coastal South Carolina. When Palmetto Goodwill opened its doors in 1979 with 6 employees and a $90,000 budget,…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new Community Engagement Specialist
October 16, 2019
Abby Watson has relocated her passion for answering the needs of the local community to Greenville through her new position with Rebuild Upstate. As Rebuild Upstate’s Community Engagement Specialist, Watson…
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Your Voice Matters during Let’s Talk Race Program at Richland Library – October 22
October 15, 2019
Your voice matters. In partnership with the Central Carolina Community Foundation’s (CCCF) On the Table initiative, please join Richland Library for Let’s Talk Race from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Tuesday,…
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United Way of the Midlands, Dominion Energy South Carolina and HomeServe Cares Foundation present $12,500 donation to Senior Resources, Inc.
October 15, 2019HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of home repair solutions, through its HomeServe Cares Foundation and partnership with Dominion Energy South Carolina presented today a $12,500 donation to United Way…
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Proceeds Top $500,000 for the 29th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K Oct. 12
October 15, 2019
Nearly 5,300 registered walkers and runners participated in the 29th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K, presented by Nephron, at Segra Park on Oct.…
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Justin Bamberg to speak at Remington College Columbia Campus graduation ceremony October 18
October 15, 2019
Remington College Columbia Campus’ class of 2019 will hear from a key South Carolina lawmaker during their Oct. 18 graduation ceremony. The commencement speaker will be State Representative and prominent…
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Non Profit Minute – Leah Rhyne, Charleston to Charleston Literary Festival
October 14, 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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Researcher to give update on the Hunley in free Relic Room lecture
October 14, 2019
H. L. Hunley became the first submarine in history to sink an opposing warship in battle. The sub itself sank shortly thereafter in Charleston Harbor, and all eight hands were…
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Rotary World Polio Day Carnival – October 24
October 14, 2019
Rotary World Polio Day Carnival is an event to create awareness for Rotary’s fight against polio. October 24 from 11:00am until 2:00pm at Segra Park in Columbia there will be…
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EdVenture’s Halloween Hoopla is a night of BIG Family Fun – October 31
October 14, 2019What Do 300 Pumpkins and 125,000 Candy Pieces Equal? BIG FUN at EdVenture’s Halloween Hoopla! It’s a night of Halloween fun at EdVenture’s annual Halloween Hoopla celebration on Thursday, October…
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South Carolina Wildlife Federation celebrates City of Columbia Community Wildlife Habitat announcement
October 11, 2019
In a ceremony at the Robert Mills House and Gardens, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) celebrated the City of Columbia’s new status as a certified Community Wildlife Habitat. SCWF…
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View “Emanuel” & hear from Charleston church shooting survivor in Columbia
October 11, 2019
Hear the untold story of the victims and survivors of the Charleston church shooting. Join Richland Library for the Film Screening & Discussion: Emanuel from 3 – 5 p.m., Sunday,…
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Rebuild Upstate received $7,500 from the Countybank Foundation
October 11, 2019
The Countybank Foundation recently made a major donation of volunteer time and funds to Rebuild Upstate. Countybank and Greenwood Capital employees did a blitz repair of three houses in Anderson,…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association announces Upstate Hospitality Award winners
October 10, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) announced the winners for the 7th Annual Upstate Hospitality Awards, celebrating the exceptional professionalism and outstanding service of top individuals in the…
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Non Profit Minute – Tracie Frese, Upstate International
October 10, 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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Cooperative Ministry helps “Working Poor”
October 9, 2019
For 37 years The Cooperative Ministry has been working hard for the “working poor” of the Midlands – those with low-wage jobs who are sometimes unable to meet basic living…
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Non Profit Minute – Ed Palekas, The Cooperative Ministry
October 9, 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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Final year for Home Run For Healthy Kids®
October 9, 2019The Junior League of Greenville’s Signature Community Event to Run October 24-25 The Junior League of Greenville, Inc., (JLG) announces the final year of Home Run for Healthy Kids ®…
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United Way of the Midlands now accepting applications for its Blueprint for Leadership professional development series
October 8, 2019
United Way of the Midlands is accepting applications for Blueprint for Leadership, a comprehensive leadership and board development training program, today through January 21, 2020. Blueprint for Leadership is designed…
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Douglas OFlaherty, IOM, named Chair of Northeast Board of Regents of Institute for Organization Management
October 8, 2019
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Douglas OFlaherty, IOM, Vice President of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association,…
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Ahearn-Chalfant, Goins and Parks join the Columbia Stage Society Board
October 8, 2019Town Theatre welcomed Pamela Ahearn-Chalfant, Dr. Felicia L. Goins and Craig Parks to the Board of Governors for the Columbia Stage Society. Pamela began volunteering at Town Theatre 12 years…
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Tom Keith selected as the recipient of the 2019 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award
October 8, 2019
Healthy Learners announced Tom Keith as the recipient of the 2019 Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award. The Healthy Learners Champion for Children Award recognizes and honors an individual who has served…
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Non Profit Minute – Robin Berlinsky, Engaging Creative Minds
October 8, 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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Public Education Partners hires Schumacher to serve as CEO
October 8, 2019
Public Education Partners (PEP), Greenville County’s only nonprofit focused solely on improving K–12 public education, has hired Catherine Schumacher to serve as President & CEO, effective November 4, 2019. “PEP…
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Carolina Lady Anglers gives After Care Essentials $15,000 for cancer survivors
October 7, 2019
The Carolina Lady Anglers (CLA) is contributing $15,000 this year to After Care Essentials in support of the West Ashley service’s 30-year mission to help women recover after breast cancer…
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Columbia Opportunity Resource to host its Sixth Annual Time for Art Gala – November 23
October 7, 2019
Columbia Opportunity Resource’s (COR) Time for Art Gala will be held Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Columbia Museum of Art from 7 to 11 p.m. Time for Art celebrates…
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1 Million Cups meetings boost business
October 6, 2019
Entrepreneurs looking to start or build a business can find help (and a cup of coffee) at weekly meetings in Columbia and four other communities across South Carolina. That’s the…
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Follypalooza Cancer Benefit is set to take place next Saturday, October 12 on Folly Beach
October 6, 2019
The 12th annual street festival returns to raise money for locals suffering from cancer and other medical ailments . The 12th annual Follypalooza Cancer Benefit will take place next Saturday,…
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Join SOL Southwest Kitchen + Tony Pope, State Farm Insurance Summerville for a joint ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 9th
October 6, 2019
WHO: SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar and Tony Pope, State Farm Insurance Summerville WHAT: On Wednesday, October 9, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar and Tony Pope, State Farm…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mount Pleasant & Summerville bring back “Breast Friends Thursdays”
October 6, 2019
October’s Weekly Event that will Benefit Share Our Suzy Lowcountry, a local nonprofit helping the Lowcountry fight breast cancer SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mount Pleasant and Summerville…
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Thirty Dancing, The Time of My Life Gala to benefit Camp Happy Days
October 6, 2019
The 30th Anniversary of the Cabooty Party will help raise money for kids kickin’ cancer On Friday, November 22, Camp Happy Days will host Thirty Dancing, The Time of My Life gala, celebrating the 30th…
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TD Charitable Foundation awards Lowcountry Food Bank $5,000 to fight childhood hunger
October 4, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that TD Charitable Foundation has donated $5,000 to support LCFB’s BackPack Buddies program, which helps fight childhood hunger in the Lowcountry. The funds will…
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EarlyAct Launched at St. Peter’s School
October 4, 2019
Rotary clubs in the Columbia area have launched an EarlyAct Club at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic School. EarlyAct is a service organization for elementary students ages 5 to 13. It…
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AIA South Carolina recognizes excellence in architecture and design in communities throughout the state
October 4, 2019
The American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina Chapter (AIASC) announced the 2019 recipients of the annual AIASC Design and Chapter Awards. The awards program encourages and recognizes design excellence throughout…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $10,000 donation from the Darden Foundation to fight hunger
October 3, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank announced today a $10,000 grant from The Darden Foundation to help provide hunger relief to Lowcountry families. The generous unrestricted grant will allow Lowcountry Food Bank…
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Lowcountry affliliate of South Carolina Association for volunteer administrator is hosting a one-day conference on October 23,2019
October 3, 2019
Cypress Hall, Wannamaker County Park focusing on emerging and future technologies in managing volunteer engagement programs. The Lowcountry Affiliate of South Carolina Association for Volunteer Administrators will present a one-day…
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The Salvation Army sets registration dates for Christmas toy assistance for children
October 3, 2019
The Salvation Army in Columbia serves Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties. The Salvation Army in Columbia plans to accept applications at the Ruff Building on the SC State Fairgrounds…
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A Conversation with Sam Konduros and Lou Kennedy, SCBIO
October 3, 2019
Sam Konduros, President/CEO, SCBIO and Lou Kennedy, President/CEO of Nephron Pharmaceuticals and Board Chair, SCBIO There is tremendous momentum in the life sciences in South Carolina. It is now the…
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