Friendship Place appeals to community to help stock hygiene bags
August 28, 2026
Friendship Place, Inc.(opens in new tab) is calling on community members to help support neighbors and local families facing financial hardship as the demand for monthly hygiene essential bags continues…
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Saint Frances Animal Center partners with On The Half Shell for community adoption event
August 26, 2026
Saint Frances Animal Center is teaming up with On The Half Shell restaurant for a special adoption and fundraising event on Sunday, September 6, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Community…
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Georgetown County Library secures $40,500 grant for American Innovation Series
August 26, 2026
“From Independence to Interstellar” will mark America’s 250th with free programs, new books, and online access The Georgetown County Library (GCL) has been awarded a major grant in support of…
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Official artwork featuring Georgetown maritime landmark unveiled for 37th Annual Wooden Boat Show
August 24, 2026
Friends of The South Carolina Maritime Museum gathered last Thursday evening for the unveiling of the official artwork for the 37th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show, created by this year’s…
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The Village Group receives a $45,000 grant from Power:Ed
August 24, 2026
Plantersville Summer Academy to use grant to curb summer learning loss, boost social-emotional support for rural youth The Village Group, a nonprofit located in rural Georgetown County, working to equip youth with the…
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JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival brings multi-band lineup, community spirit to Pawleys Island
August 23, 2026
JB’s Celebration Park is set to host the JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The full-day event features performances from indie rock group Channel Bluff, local favorites…
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Pawleys Island Music Festival of Music & Art announces CeCe Teneal’s
August 23, 2026
Tickets are officially on sale for the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art’s highly anticipated concert event, CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul, taking place Saturday, October 17, 2026, at…
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Simpsonville Arts Center to host ‘Murder at the Masquerade’ benefit dinner
August 23, 2026
Mystery and theatrical intrigue are coming to the Golden Strip this October as the Simpsonville Arts Center prepares to host “Murder at the Masquerade,” an interactive murder mystery dinner and…
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Support youth sailing and win a classic 1979 Chris-Craft Tournament Fisherman
August 21, 2026
The South Carolina Maritime Museum is giving boating enthusiasts and maritime supporters an exciting opportunity to own a piece of coastal history while directly investing in the next generation of…
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Truliant Foundation awards seven Mini Grants to S.C. nonprofits
August 19, 2026
The Truliant Foundation is awarding $75,000 in Community Mini Grants to fund 30 different nonprofit organizations across Truliant Federal Credit Union’s footprint in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The…
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Barnabas Horse Foundation earns Candid’s highest honor for nonprofit transparency
August 19, 2026
The Barnabas Horse Foundation is proud to announce that it has officially earned the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency—the highest level of recognition awarded by Candid (formerly GuideStar). What the…
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Georgetown’s 500-Year-Old Mystery: The high-tech quest for America’s earliest shipwreck
August 17, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher Last week, I had the pleasure of joining 300 attendees at the Winyah Auditorium for a fascinating two-hour presentation on the quest to find America’s earliest…
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Friends of the Waccamaw Library to host ‘Party Like It’s 1776’ fundraiser in Pawleys Island
August 14, 2026
Friends of the Waccamaw Library will host “Party Like It’s 1776,” a community fundraiser benefiting the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library, on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6…
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Rotary Club of Mauldin Opens Registration for Annual Tim Brett Memorial Charity Golf Tournament
August 12, 2026
Local golfers, civic leaders, and area business owners are preparing to hit the fairways next month for one of the community’s signature charity traditions. The Rotary Club of Mauldin has…
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Greenville Literacy Association awarded $100,000 Power:Ed Grant to scale college & career pathways for adult learners
August 12, 2026Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from SC Student Loan Corporation through its philanthropy, Power:Ed, to expand GLA’s College & Career Pathway framework and strengthen workforce and postsecondary education opportunities…
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South Carolina nonprofits rank as state’s 5th-largest employment sector, new report finds
August 12, 2026
2026 South Carolina State of the Nonprofit Sector Report finds nonprofits employ nearly 195,000 South Carolinians, account for 8.1% of statewide employment and generate more than $34 billion in annual…
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Georgetown Business Association recognizes Linda Bradley as its Volunteer of the Year for 2026
August 12, 2026
The Georgetown Business Association has created a new annual award to honor members who go above and beyond for the organization, naming Linda Bradley its 2026 Volunteer of the Year.…
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Food pharmacy partnership helps Georgetown County patients access nutritious food
August 12, 2026
Dana Mitchel, RD, LD, director of community health and nutrition for Lowcountry Food Bank, used her keynote remarks at the recent Compassion Brunch hosted by St. James Health and Wellness…
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Miss South Carolina’s Teen launches national youth volunteer initiative
August 12, 2026
Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2026 Logan Wells is celebrating the launch of The Serve Spot by Fresh Friends, a national online database designed to connect students with volunteer opportunities, as…
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Friends of the Waccamaw Library announces call for book donations to support community programs
August 11, 2026
The Friends of the Waccamaw Library (FOWL) is asking community members and book lovers to clear off their bookshelves for a good cause. FOWL is currently accepting donations of gently-used…
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Charleston native and philanthropist Martha Rivers Ingram dies at 90
August 11, 2026
Martha Rivers Ingram, a Charleston native, prominent business leader, philanthropist and longtime supporter of the arts whose vision helped bring about the Charleston Gaillard Center, died Thursday, Aug. 6. She…
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Gather in Style: Fashion meets conservation at J.McLaughlin in Pawleys Island
August 11, 2026
Hobcaw Barony and the Belle W. Baruch Foundation are partnering with J.McLaughlin in Pawleys Island for “Gather in Style,” a special fall fashion event combining shopping, community, and conservation. The…
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Mary Black Foundation awards $6 million to Vital Spartanburg
August 10, 2026
The Mary Black Foundation has made a $6 million investment into a new initiative, a community-wide action plan for mental and behavioral health. Vital Spartanburg aims to address the mental…
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Registration opens for 2026 In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk
August 10, 2026
Registration is now open for the popular Tidelands Health In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk, returning Saturday, Oct. 10, at Brookgreen Gardens. Now in its 21st year, In the Pink brings the community together to…
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More than a Meal: St. James connects compassion, food, and health
August 10, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher The Third Annual Compassion Brunch hosted by St. James Health & Wellness offered more than a meal for supporters and donors. It connected the fight against…
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Early registration closing soon for The Andy Quattlebaum Tour de Plantersville
August 10, 2026
Early registration for the annual Andy Quattlebaum Tour de Plantersville cycling event is ending soon. Riders interested in taking advantage of discounted early registration rates are encouraged to register now…
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HTC invests in Horry County’s youngest learners through expanded Ready, Set, Kindergarten partnership
August 10, 2026
Cooperative Sponsorship Helps United Way of Horry County Expand Kindergarten Readiness Program to Six Elementary Schools Across Horry County HTC, the largest telecommunications cooperative in the United States, is investing…
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Pawleys Island Rotary Club announces its annual golf tournament at Litchfield Country Club
August 7, 2026
The Pawleys Island Rotary Club invites golfers, local businesses, and community members to participate in its annual Golf Tournament, taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Litchfield Country…
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With community support, Lowcountry Land Trust raises over $10 million through the It Can’t Wait Campaign
August 5, 2026
Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to protecting land and water forever and connecting the community to conservation, announced the successful completion of the It Can’t Wait Campaign. Individual donors,…
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Annual Superheroes in Motion Walk, Run & Roll 5K headed to Conestee Park
August 2, 2026
Community members are invited to suit up and unleash their inner superhero for a cause this fall. The South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association (SCSCIA) will host its annual SC…
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Volunteers needed for the 2026 Georgetown Harbor Sweep
July 29, 2026
Keep Georgetown Beautiful and the Winyah Rivers Alliance, in partnership with the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, invite community members to join the…
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Special Event Alert: Vinyl records join the weekly Georgetown Library Book Sale this Saturday!
July 29, 2026
Calling all bookworms and music lovers! The Friends of the Georgetown Library is hosting an extra special edition of its weekly sale this Saturday, August 1st, from 9:00 am to…
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Nourishing Community Health: St. James Health and Wellness hosts 3rd Annual Taste of Compassion Brunch
July 29, 2026
Food is medicine, and on Saturday, Aug. 8, the community has a chance to pull up a chair for a vital cause. St. James Health and Wellness will host its…
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Communities In Schools of South Carolina announces new Board to advance student success statewide
July 29, 2026
Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC), the state’s leading nonprofit dedicated to surrounding students with the relationships and resources they need to succeed in school and in life, has…
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The Village Group welcomes veteran fundraising executive Rick Nikkel as Deputy Director of Development
July 28, 2026
The Village Group (TVG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Nikkel as its new Deputy Director of Development, further strengthening the organization’s leadership team as it advances transformative…
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The Village Group is looking for community volunteers for its upcoming fall festivals
July 27, 2026
The Village Group is officially calling on community members, families, and civic groups to join hands as volunteers for two upcoming flagship local events this fall: the 9th Annual Andy…
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Town of Andrews to host annual Back to School Supply Giveaway Aug. 1
July 27, 2026
ANDREWS, S.C. — The Town of Andrews will host its annual Back to School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 1, offering free school supplies to local students ahead of the…
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The Shops at Greenridge unveils new public piano
July 27, 2026
The Shops at Greenridge unveiled its new public piano by Please Play Me Pianos on Saturday, July 25, adding a new interactive art and music experience to the shopping center.…
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New sign celebrates Georgetown’s West End heritage and Howard High legacy
July 27, 2026
The City of Georgetown, in partnership with the City of Georgetown Arts and Cultural Commission, dedicated a new sign last week at the West End Heritage Center, honoring one of the city’s…
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Call for Volunteers: 2027 Bridge2Bridge Run volunteer registration opens July 30!
July 24, 2026
Mark your calendars! Friendship Place Inc. is excited to announce that volunteer sign-ups for the 2027 Bridge2Bridge (B2B) Run will officially go live on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The annual…
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TD SYNNEX Share the Magic kicks off Greenville season at Fluor Field
July 23, 2026
Day at the Drive opens the 2026 South Carolina calendar and marks the first appearance of the program’s inaugural President’s Choice Charity, the Meyer Center for Special Children. TD SYNNEX…
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United Way of the Midlands receives $100,000 grant from First Citizens Bank
July 23, 2026
First Citizens Bank awarded United Way of the Midlands $100,000 to increase multi-generational economic stability and mobility through its Young Men United initiative and Whole Family Strategy. This latest grant…
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Georgetown Tidal Tales announces Fall 2026 Show: “Spirits Among Us”
July 23, 2026
Live Community Storytelling Night to Benefit All4Paws Animal Rescue Georgetown Tidal Tales has officially announced its third and final show of 2026, themed “Spirits Among Us,” scheduled for Saturday, October…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes six additional leaders to Board of Trustees
July 22, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes six new members to its Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year 2027. Representing education, business, healthcare, finance, and philanthropy, these respected community leaders will help…
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Empowered To Win Global Golf Tournament unites local leaders to empower youth and build tomorrow’s workforce
July 22, 2026
Building winning leaders: Statewide golf tournament aims to expand career readiness, character development, and educational opportunities for students. Empowered To Win Global invites the community to step onto the green…
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Prisma Health donates $7,500 to Midlands Technical College Foundation to support Maverick Market
July 22, 2026
Prisma Health presented the Midlands Technical College Foundation with a $7,500 donation to benefit the college’s Maverick Market, a free on-campus resource that provides food items and other essentials to…
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Hadwin-White Subaru delivers blankets, care kits to patients undergoing cancer treatment at Tidelands Health
July 22, 2026
Patients receiving cancer treatment at Tidelands Health this month will receive an extra measure of comfort and encouragement, thanks to a donation from Hadwin-White Subaru Hadwin-White Subaru, in partnership with…
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Anne Perrin Flynn awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor with the Order of the Palmetto
July 22, 2026Anne Flynn, chair of the Noble Tree Foundation and immediate past-chair of the Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education (USC Upstate), has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy reveals James Bond theme for 16th Annual Party for the Parks
July 21, 2026
One of Charleston’s most anticipated fall fundraising events returns for its 16th year with a sophisticated new theme inspired by the world’s most famous secret agent. Charleston Parks Conservancy has…
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Sponsors needed: Support SOS Care’s 2026 charity golf tournament
July 21, 2026
SOS Care is calling on local businesses, community organizations, and individual donors to act quickly to secure sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming 2026 T&A Charity Golf Tournament. The annual tournament…
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