200+ scholarship opportunities now available to support students across the Midlands
January 8, 2026
More than 200 scholarship opportunities are now open and available through a single application with Central Carolina Community Foundation for students pursuing higher education during the 2026–2027 academic year. Beginning…
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The Generous Spirit: Local businesses provide a Georgetown resident with a very special gift
January 7, 2026
Every day, individuals make choices and take actions that can deeply affect the lives of those around them. Here, we spotlight our Good News Heroes—those whose generosity inspires others within…
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13th Annual Shucking for a Cause scheduled for Sunday
January 6, 2026
This year’s Shucking for a Cause seafood festival and oyster roast is being held on Sunday, January 11 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm at the Hanser House Restaurant (14360 Ocean…
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Kids On Point receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its Academic Pathways program to serve more students
December 19, 2025
Kids On Point (KOP), a nonprofit that works year-round with students in under-resourced Charleston neighborhoods to foster life-and career-readiness skills, has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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HTC partnered with Georgetown County Parks & Recreation and Georgetown County Sheriff’s Department to give away 250 Christmas turkeys
December 17, 2025
HTC, in partnership with Georgetown County Parks & Recreation and Georgetown County Sheriff’s Department, recently held a Christmas Turkey Giveaway at 8 Oaks Park, where they distributed 250 turkeys (weighing…
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Presbyterian College Students Deliver $1,000 Donation to Laurens County Cancer Association
December 17, 2025
The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) recently received a generous $1,000 donation from Presbyterian College’s Chapter of the American Cancer Society and the students of Zeta Tau Alpha, continuing a…
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HGTC Foundation’s 3rd Annual “Flights & Bites” Raises Record-Breaking $46,849 to Support Culinary Students
December 16, 2025
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is proud to announce that the third Annual “Flights & Bites” fundraising event achieved its most successful year yet, raising $46,849.03 in support of HGTC…
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Trent Hill Center receives $79,000 grant from Power:Ed to help youth aging out of foster care
December 16, 2025
Developing independent living skills and building future pathways Trent Hill Center for Children & Families (Trent Hill Center), has been awarded a $79,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC…
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Power:Ed joins funding collaborative led by The Duke Endowment, supporting Carolinas-based nonprofits and leaders
December 12, 2025
Awards $25,000 grant benefitting Successteam Foundation for Youth Development in Aiken Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, has joined a coalition of funders, led by The Duke Endowment,…
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Lowcountry Youth Services awarded $70,000 grant from Power:Ed to strengthen youth mentoring and leadership programs
December 12, 2025
Lowcountry Youth Services (LYS), a nonprofit organization empowering youth across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties, has received a $70,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropic arm of the South Carolina Student…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $27,500 to local Upstate non-profits
December 10, 2025
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has donated $27,500 to seven Upstate non-profit organizations to help them deliver…
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Donates $50K to Fight Georgetown Hunger
December 10, 2025
Members of the Georgetown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. announced a generous donation this week to help several Georgetown County food pantries which are facing growing demand…
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Murrells Inlet Nonprofit Seeks Public Help for Equine Therapy Facility Overhaul
December 10, 2025
The Barnabas Horse Foundation, a Murrells Inlet-based nonprofit, is appealing to the community for help to raise $60,000 after being selected as the partner for Leadership Grand Strand (LGS) Class…
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HTC Partners with Make-A-Wish to host celebration to grant local child a trip to Legoland
December 8, 2025
Community Partner Helps Conway 12-Year-Old Receive Long-Awaited Wish HTC, the area’s largest fiber internet provider, hosted a Make-A-Wish celebration today at its Conway campus to announce that Scarlett, a 12-year-old…
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Ezekiel Ministries announces staff openings to strengthen group mentoring programs
December 8, 2025
As part of a renewed push to build healthy mentoring relationships and meet growing demand, Ezekiel Ministries is now hiring for several part-time positions across its after-school group mentoring programs.…
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Not too late to get tickets for Saturday’s Yuletide Home Tour in Georgetown
December 8, 2025
Proceeds benefit area public libraries It’s hard to believe the annual Friends of the Georgetown Library Yuletide Home Tour happens this Saturday, December 13th, from 1 – 5 pm, featuring…
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Annual Membership Drive: Friends of the Georgetown Library
December 5, 2025
Annual Membership Drive Underway As 2025 draws to a close, the Friends of the Georgetown Library are reaching out to local residents and businesses to participate in its annual membership…
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CMA announces major gift from the Joseph Bruce Collection of Georgian Porcelain
December 4, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art announced a major gift of the Joseph Bruce Collection of Georgian Porcelain, one of the most comprehensive private holdings of New Hall porcelain in the…
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HTC expands Horry Georgetown Technical College support by sponsorship of student pantry
December 4, 2025
Funding Supports Food Assistance Services Across All Three HGTC Campuses HTC, the area’s largest fiber internet provider, has committed $3,000 annually to support the Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Pantry,…
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Ezekiel Ministries recognized as a “2025 Angel” Charity by South Carolina Secretary of State
December 4, 2025
Ezekiel Ministries has been named a 2025 Angel Charity by South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond, earning one of the state’s top distinctions, now in its 26th year. The…
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Hispanic Alliance announces culinary and musical lineup for Homes for the Holidays Tour on December 13
December 3, 2025
The Hispanic Alliance announced the culinary and musical headliners for this year’s highly anticipated Homes for the Holidays event taking place on Saturday, December 13th. The one-of-a-kind holiday celebration transforms…
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First Citizens Bank donates $25,000 to support South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities
December 1, 2025
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced a $25,000 investment from First Citizens Bank in support of the Student Lifeline Grants Program. This renewed commitment significantly expands the program’s…
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The Bridge 2 Home receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed to support hiring an education coordinator
November 27, 2025
Aiken nonprofit, The Bridge 2 Home (TB2H), has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to hire an education coordinator to give in-person,…
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Honor a loved one this holiday season through Lights of Love
November 26, 2025
Looking for a way to honor a special person this holiday season? Consider a donation to Lights of Love. The annual Tidelands Health Lights of Love initiative offers a unique…
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Serving Compassion: Lander’s Isabella Young brings ‘Thanks Giving’ to community
November 25, 2025
When Lander University student Isabella Young realized how many people in Greenwood could be facing a lonely or financially strained Thanksgiving, she decided the holiday should feel different this year.…
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LRADAC Foundation receives $20,000 gift from Central Carolina Community Foundation’s anonymous “Cheerful Giver”
November 21, 2025
To Support Access to Treatment for Alcohol and Substance Misuse The LRADAC Foundation is honored to announce it has received an unrestricted $20,000 gift from an anonymous donor known as…
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Travel the world in a night at the CMA’s Anniversary Gala
November 20, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art celebrates 75 years of creativity and community with a night of cocktails, art, and memories at the 75th Anniversary Gala on Friday, January 16, from…
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Mark Your Calendars for Coastal Giving on Tuesday, Dec. 2
November 20, 2025
Annual fundraising campaign to benefit 20+ local non-profits Inspired by Giving Tuesday®, Coastal Giving Tuesday was established locally in 2023 as a collaboration of nonprofit organizations throughout the coastal counties…
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Volunteers Needed as ‘Substitutes for Santa’ on December 2
November 17, 2025
150 Local Children to Receive Holiday Experience at Fun Warehouse, Shopping at Walmart PICTURED: Substitutes for Santa volunteers, including Splash from the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, shop for local children at…
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Genesis Healthcare donates $45,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank
November 17, 2025
Genesis Healthcare announced a $45,000 donation to Harvest Hope Food Bank to provide critical food assistance to individuals and families impacted by the recent pause in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
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Lowcountry Land Trust protects 3 generations of family land on Johns Island
November 13, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to preserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current and future generations, is proud to announce the permanent protection of a 37-acre property on Johns…
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Barnabas Horse Foundation invites the community to Hot Chocolate & Horses Community Open House on Dec. 6
November 6, 2025
Barnabas Horse Foundation invites the community to our Hot Chocolate & Horses Community Open House on Saturday, December 6, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at 4533 New River Road, Murrells Inlet.…
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South Carolina’s largest modular train layout to headline Greenville Convention Center’s Holiday Fair
November 5, 2025
Greenville Convention Center announced that South Carolina’s largest modular train layout display will be the centerpiece of this year’s Holiday Fair benefitting the Rotary Club of Greenville, running from Thursday,…
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Rotary Club of Lexington’s Crawl for a Cause: A Spooktacular FUN-raiser!
October 27, 2025
Gather your ghouls and goblins and haunt downtown Lexington’s popular eateries for a spine-tingling good cause! The Rotary Club of Lexington is hosting its inaugural “Crawl for a Cause” on…
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Arts, historic preservation & philanthropy committee meeting agenda
October 21, 2025
The Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor,…
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The Blackbaud Giving Fund surpasses $550M in charitable giving in 2024
October 20, 2025
$2.75B in Lifetime Giving The Blackbaud Giving Fund®, a donor-advised fund that brings supporters and nonprofits together to advance the state of giving, announced the disbursement of more than $558.7…
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Hispanic Alliance’s Homes for the Holidays tour returns December 13 with elegant décor, Latin flair, and a mission to uplift
October 16, 2025
The Hispanic Alliance invites Upstate residents to step inside a one-of-a-kind holiday celebration that blends exquisite home design, gourmet Latin cuisine, and a legacy of community impact. Homes for the…
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Board of Trustees adopts bylaws to establish the CCSD Education Foundation
October 14, 2025At a Special Called meeting on October 1, the Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt the bylaws of the new Charleston County School District…
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Upstate Institute of Youth Programs receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed to support its STEM Success & Career Readiness Program for high school students in Oconee County
October 9, 2025
Pictured L to R: Tequisha Whitener, UIYP Project Advisor; Thwanda L. Davidson, Ed.D.UIYP Executive Director; SCSL Marketing & Outreach Director Destra Capers; Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons; and SCSL President…
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City of Columbia Homeless Services and Parks and Recreation partner to host Stuff-A-Van in honor of World Homeless Day
October 9, 2025
On Friday, October 10, 2025, the City of Columbia Homeless Services Division in partnership with City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, invites the community to come together at Martin Luther…
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Ladies of the Lake Bring 1950s Fun to Laurens County Memorial Home
October 7, 2025
On September 11, the Ladies of the Lake brought smiles, music, and sweet treats to the Laurens County Memorial Home with their event, “The Hop to the Home.” Dressed in colorful…
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The ARK of SC receives $20,000 grant to upgrade critical technology operations infrastructure
October 7, 2025
The ARK of South Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD), has received a $20,000 grant from the Medical Society of South…
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Green Valley Country Club raises over $30,000 during inaugural Golf & Benefit Concert
October 6, 2025
Green Valley Country Club (“Green Valley”) hosted its first annual Golf & Benefit Concert on September 19th, raising more than $30,000 in support of two impactful organizations: the Meyer Center…
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Blood Cancer United announces Heartsong Hospice as presenting sponsor for 2025 Light The Night Columbia event
October 2, 2025
New Name, Same Mission: Light The Night is the first event to launch under The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s New Name – Blood Cancer United The Midlands Region of The…
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AIM receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to support the Employment Pathways workforce development program in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens
October 1, 2025Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM), has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support AIM’s Employment Pathways Program, which connects SNAP recipients with…
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The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $120,000 to four organizations
September 30, 2025
This year, the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation has awarded $120,000 ($30,000 each) to four organizations that develop future teachers and foster literacy among students, nurture life skills in youth,…
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Central Midlands Development Corporation awarded $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to support workforce development
September 17, 2025
CMDC, the foundation arm of the Central Midlands Council of Governments, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to enhance workforce services,…
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Youth Justice Action Month
September 16, 2025The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement invites the community for Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM 2025), a dynamic event uplifting young voices and promoting community-driven solutions.…
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Williamsburg Technical College receives $56,500 grant from Power:Ed to create an advanced workforce training center
September 11, 2025
Williamsburg Technical College (WTC) has been awarded a $56,500 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to sustain and expand its College and Career Navigator (CCN) program.…
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City of Columbia partners with Sistercare for third annual Toiletry Drive
September 11, 2025The City of Columbia is collaborating with Sistercare for the third annual toiletry drive. Sistercare is a nonprofit organization that helps victims and families recover from domestic violence. Please consider donating…
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