CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 23, 2014What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club helps DJJ
October 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – On October 7th, a group of Rotary club volunteers went out to South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and Habitat for Humanity to support the DJJ youth…
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CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 22, 2014
What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 22, 2014What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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Girl Scouts Encourages Girls to Explore STEM Opportunities
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands realizes that one important step in encouraging girls’ interests in STEM is to expose them to experts and…
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March of Dimes Midlands Division Names Zach Cox of Buonasera Media to Board of Directors
October 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The March of Dimes welcomes Zach Cox of Buonasera Media Services as Communications Chair of the Midlands Division Board of Directors. Zach is Vice President of Buonasera…
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CreateAthon, Founded by Riggs Partners in West Columbia, Offers Pro Bono Marketing Services to Nonprofits Across US and Canada During National Pro Bono Week
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Sixty-nine nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada will receive pro bono marketing services this week through CreateAthon, a 24-hour pro bono marketing marathon to be…
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Lou Kennedy, CEO and Owner of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, to Speak at Palmetto Center for Women’s November Women Linking Women Event
October 21, 2014Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Lou Kennedy, the CEO and Owner of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, will serve as the guest speaker at Palmetto Center for Women’s quarterly Women…
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Collaborating for the Cause: SC Alliance of YMCAs Statewide Training Features Impactful Philanthropy Panel
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The YMCA of Columbia recently hosted their 3rdannual statewide Annual Campaign training thanks to support from the South Carolina Alliance of YMCAs. YMCA employees and volunteers from across South…
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CreateAthon, Founded by Riggs Partners in West Columbia, Offers Pro Bono Marketing Services to Nonprofits Across US and Canada During National Pro Bono Week
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Sixty-nine nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada will receive pro bono marketing services this week through CreateAthon, a 24-hour pro bono marketing marathon to be…
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SC Lions Partner With WLTX-TV, WCSC-TV and Local Businesses to Provide Almost 500 Free Health Screenings in Two Days in Columbia and Charleston
October 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – As part of their on-going initiative to promote vision and hearing wellness and to celebrate World Sight Day, South Carolina’s Lions Charitable Services partnered with WLTX-TV and…
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SC Lions Partner With WLTX-TV, WCSC-TV and Local Businesses to Provide Almost 500 Free Health Screenings in Two Days in Columbia and Charleston
October 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – As part of their on-going initiative to promote vision and hearing wellness and to celebrate World Sight Day, South Carolina’s Lions Charitable Services partnered with WLTX-TV and…
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Adams and Reese Columbia Office Holds Pro Bono-Thon to Benefit South Carolina Bar
October 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Adams and Reese Columbia office held its first ever “Pro Bono-thon” in conjunction with the South Carolina Bar and University of South Carolina School of Law…
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Votes Now Being Accepted For 2014 Hope Award
October 16, 2014ASHEVILLE, NC – WORLD News Group announced today that votes are now being accepted from the public for the ninth annual Hope Award for Effective Compassion. WORLD has long been a…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Announces New Position Appointments
October 15, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recent hiring of two professionals, Abigail Showalter as Events Coordinator and Jeff Aysse as Business Development Executive. Abigail…
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New Program Coordinator to Lead Women in Philanthropy
October 15, 2014Paula Thayer named program coordinator for Women in Philanthropy in the Midlands COLUMBIA, SC – Women in Philanthropy, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and children…
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SCANA Corporation Vice President, Sam Dozier to Chair 2015 Midlands Heart Walk
October 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Samuel L. (Sam) Dozier, Vice President, SCE&G Customer Service for SCANA Corporation, has been named the 2015 Midlands Heart Walk Chair. The event will take place on…
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Walmart Foundation Grant Supports Home Works of America, Inc.
October 15, 2014
IRMO, SC – Home Works of America is pleased to announce that it has received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program for its South Carolina home…
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Junior Achievement Partners with Taco Bell Foundation for Teens
October 15, 2014
To Raise S.C. Graduation Rates COLUMBIA, SC – Junior Achievement USA® and Taco Bell® Foundation for Teens™ announced a partnership designed to arm high school students with the tools needed to graduate on…
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Nickelodeon Theatre Names New Members to Board of Directors
October 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house theater and a leading voice for media arts, has elected new members to its Board of Directors. These members will serve…
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Association of Fundraising Professionals Announces 2014 National Philanthropy Day Winners
October 14, 2014
Welcomes Nord Family Foundation Executive Director COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Central Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is excited to welcome John Mullaney, Executive Director of The…
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Five Points Association to Donate 6th Annual Bar Stool Classic Proceeds to Charity
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The 6th Annual Bar Stool Classic in Five Points was a huge success. With 11 different bars and restaurants as putt-putt tour stops, the event attracted over 165…
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Junior Achievement President Resigned
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina board chair Tyler Hudson, announced that JACSC President Stephanie Stuckey has resigned from the non-profit, effective immediately. Ms. Stuckey served as JACSC…
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Pawmetto Lifeline Receives Donation from Jaguar and Sylvans
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Pawmetto Lifeline announced today that is has received over $1,100 from the fundraising collaboration of Jaguar Land Rover Columbia and Sylvans Jewelers on September 30th. Jaguar Land Rover…
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Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Columbia Metropolitan Airport Director as Military Advocate of the Year
October 13, 2014
CAYCE, SC – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce has recognized Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s Executive Director, Dan Mann, as its Military Advocate of the Year. Mann served in the Air…
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PCLS to donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County
October 13, 2014PCLS announced they will donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County. These funds were raised during the planning and finalization of PCLS’s Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament that will be held on…
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PCLS to donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County
October 13, 2014PCLS announced they will donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County. These funds were raised during the planning and finalization of PCLS’s Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament that will be held on…
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DHEC and ACS Working Together to Help More Women Access Breast Cancer Screenings
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – With Breast Cancer Awareness Month underway, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) are taking the opportunity to remind…
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Richland One and Richland Two Uniting Again to Fight Breast Cancer
October 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Last year Richland One and Richland Two (jointly known as Team Richland) raised more than $100,000 to help fight breast cancer. The two districts have joined forces…
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Red Cross Kicks Off New Campaign to Reduce Home Fire Deaths and Injuries
October 13, 2014Red Cross Encourages Community to Test Smoke Alarms and Practice Fire Drills at Home COLUMBIA, SC – On Saturday, October 11, the American Red Cross will be kicking-off a new campaign in…
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The Watering Hole: an online community dedicated to poets of color
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Writing can be isolating. Creative writers go months without having a conversation with another writer. We are hermit creatives. Being a poet of color compounds this artistic…
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The Watering Hole: an online community dedicated to poets of color
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Writing can be isolating. Creative writers go months without having a conversation with another writer. We are hermit creatives. Being a poet of color compounds this artistic…
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Baylee Timmons is Excited for the 2014 Columbia Buddy Walk
October 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Baylee Timmons is a high energy two year old who just happens to have Down Syndrome, and this year she will be attending her first Buddy Walk®…
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Rogers Receives National Award
October 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Curtis R. Rogers, Communications Director of the South Carolina State Library, recently received the 2014 Founders Award at the 4th Annual Library Communications Conference held in…
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Chief Communications Officer Brings Wealth of Experience to SC Campaign
October 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) has recently added Alvin Caughman to the organization as Chief Communications Officer. In this role, Caughman will provide hands-on,…
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Junior League of Greenville Announces Recipients of 2014 Membership Awards
October 9, 2014
Three Junior League of Greenville members receive highest honors for demonstrating extraordinary service to the Junior League of Greenville and to the Greenville community GREENVILLE, SC – The Junior League of…
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The Greater Irmo chamber of commerce Announces its New Board Members
October 9, 2014IRMO, SC – The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce welcomed its new board members at a luncheon on Wednesday, June 18th. The incoming board members are: Sean Branch Hilton Garden…
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March of Dimes to Honor Mrs. Judi Gatson and the Gatson Family with the 2014 African American Achievement Award
October 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC — The March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter announced that they will honor Mrs. Judi Gatson and the Gatson Family with the 2014 African American Achievement Award. Mrs. Gatson, her husband,…
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Author Ted A. Kirchharr to Lead Discussion on Affordable Care Act and How it Affects Small Businesses
October 9, 2014Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 1800 Main Street from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. ~ COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands will host a free breakfast for small businesses on the Affordable…
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Wells Fargo Senior Vice Presidents Brian Rogers and Matt Puckett to Chair American Heart Association’s 2015 Annual Upstate Heart Walk
October 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Brian Rogers and Matt Puckett, Senior Vice Presidents of Wells Fargo Bank and Insurance Services, will serve as co-chairs for the American Heart Association’s 2015 Upstate Heart…
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Adam White, Executive Director, Chase After a Cure
October 6, 2014LowcountryBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: Chase After a Cure (CAAC)…
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Community Makes Richland R.U.N.S. a Flying Success, Top Winners Take Home Prizes
October 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Sunshine, smiles and friendly competition abounded Saturday morning as runners and walkers participated in a charity road race that celebrated Richland County and benefitted the United Way…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation and Annie E. Casey Foundation form Partnership
October 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation and the Annie E. Casey Foundation have announced a partnership for 2015 to support Kinship Care in South Carolina. Sisters of Charity…
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Leadership South Carolina Announces Class Members, Prepares Leaders for Public Service
October 6, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most recognized leadership development program, announces the newest members living in the Upstate: Stacy Coulter of The Spa at West…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Announces 2014 Best of Philanthropy Awards Recipients
October 6, 2014Tickets now on sale for cocktail gala Nov. 13, 2014 COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine will recognize the recipients of the 2014 Best of…
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Social Innovation Fund Invests in ICS to Support Early Childhood Outcomes
October 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – ICS was awarded with a grant of more than $780,000 to support early childhood outcomes. The grant, provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service’ s…
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The Salvation Army Receives $200,000 from United Way of the Midlands to Support Financial Stability
September 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Salvation Army of the Midlands has received a $200,000 grant from United Way of the Midlands to support financial stability and reduce homelessness in the Midlands.…
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The Salvation Army Receives $200,000 from United Way of the Midlands to Support Financial Stability
September 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Salvation Army of the Midlands has received a $200,000 grant from United Way of the Midlands to support financial stability and reduce homelessness in the Midlands.…
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I-77 Alliance Announces Fletcher as New CEO
September 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The I-77 Alliance, a newly formed regional economic development organization, has hired veteran economic developer Rich Fletcher as its first president/CEO. The alliance is a public-private organization…
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Woodlands at Furman Challenge sees leaderboard shake-up
September 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – A large turnout at the BMW Performance 2-Miler led to a major shake-up in the leaderboard for the 2014 Woodlands at Furman Challenge. Lee Cook of Greer was…
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