Two YMCA of Greenville executives recognized for business and community impact
October 5, 2021
Barbie Jefferson listed in TALK’s 25 Most Beautiful Women in the Upstate; MaryEllis Petrosian named to Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under The YMCA of Greenville shared…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation awards $683,980 to upstate charities
October 5, 2021
South Carolina Charities, Inc. announced today that it will award a total of $683,980 in funds to the charity beneficiaries of the 2021 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation.…
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BASF donates breakfast to healthcare workers
October 1, 2021
BASF’s site in Seneca, South Carolina recently donated 300 breakfast chicken biscuits to frontline healthcare workers with Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Meals went to clinical inpatient staff and employees…
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Wells Fargo announces nearly $3 million in grants to CDFIs to help minority-owned businesses in South Carolina recover
October 1, 2021
Wells Fargo and South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette announced nearly $3 million in grants to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), including CommunityWorks, the South Carolina Community Loan Fund and…
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The Unumb Center Social, an auction for autism at Steel Hands Brewing
October 1, 2021
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to join them at The Unumb Center Social, an auction for autism at Steel Hands Brewing on Thursday, October 14th. The online…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards Bucks for Books Grants to all Lexington District One first-year teachers
September 29, 2021
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a total of $33,000 in Bucks for Books Grants to Lexington District One’s first-year teachers. The focus of these grants is to support…
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GaffneyLewis is going pink for breast cancer awareness
September 29, 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the law firm of GaffneyLewis is going pink to raise awareness and show support for survivors and honor those whose battle has ended.…
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First Reliance Bank is More Than Banking for Their Communities
September 28, 2021
First Reliance Bank continues to expand their services beyond banking through supporting and serving the communities they work in. Particularly, the bank has served the Pee Dee Area Boys and…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards Health Fund Grant to support Lexington District One nurses & students
September 28, 2021
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $25,500 Health Fund Grant to the Lexington County School District One Office of Student Services to support the nurses and all students…
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United Way of the Piedmont selected as “Community Service” finalist for 2021 InnoVision Award
September 23, 2021
United Way of the Piedmont is proud to be selected as a finalist for its Community Resource Coordinator program for the 2021 InnoVision Award. The award honors individuals and organizations…
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Les Dames D’Escoffier Charleston Chapter presents virtual Lowcountry holiday high tea
September 21, 2021Sunday, October 10, 2021 WHO: The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI), a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality,…
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Vivian Wong and Cerelia Group make donations to support pediatric cancer programming at Prisma Health
September 16, 2021
Greenville entrepreneur Vivian Wong and French-based Cérélia Group teamed up on Tuesday to donate $100,000 to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital in the Upstate to support pediatric cancer programs. The gift comes at the…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation announces fall 2021 W. P. Rawl School Garden Mini-Grant Award winners
September 15, 2021Through the generous support of Walter P. Rawl & Sons, the Lexington One Educational Foundation has presented the W. P. Rawl School Garden Mini-Grant Awards biannually for the past eight…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards fall 2021 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants
September 15, 2021The Lexington District One Educational Foundation recently awarded 11 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants to deserving recipients in Lexington County School District One. Fall Grant awards totaled $2,750 and will…
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Sign up now for Lead United
September 15, 2021
For more than 76 years, Trident United Way has welcomed community leaders to its board of directors and other groups to help build our community. It’s with great pleasure we…
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Greenville Women Giving turns “Sweet 16”
September 14, 2021
On Tuesday, September 21, Greenville Women Giving (GWG) officially kicks off its sixteenth season of giving. Since its founding in 2006, GWG has awarded 134 grants totaling over $7 million…
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31st Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K now fully virtual
September 13, 2021
With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the surge caused by the Delta variant, Prisma Health Midlands Foundation is moving the 31st Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half…
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South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association donates $25,000 to the United Way Association of South Carolina
September 7, 2021
The South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association (SCBWA) announced that it recently presented a $25,000.00 donation to the United Way Association of South Carolina. “This past year and a half has…
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The Rose Ball announces new safety requirements for attendance
September 2, 2021
The Rose Ball, Greenville’s longest-running charitable event, will continue as scheduled this year as an in-person evening gala on Friday, September 24 with new requirements for attendance. Guests of the…
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Duke Energy helps build South Carolina workforce with nearly $200,000 in grants with focus on veterans, underserved communities
September 2, 2021
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to 10 South Carolina organizations focused on building and enhancing strategic engineering initiatives that will help grow the energy industry’s…
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The Lexington One Educational Foundation welcomes four new board members
August 31, 2021The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently welcomed four new members to its board of directors: Randall Cooper, CPA CFE, is a partner at The Brittingham Group. Brandon Mogan is…
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Upstate nonprofit meeting critical community needs awarded Dominion Energy grant
August 31, 2021
The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $250,000 to 26 local nonprofits engaged in meeting the critical needs of South Carolina communities, including food, housing and medical care.…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union held food drive for Harvest Hope
August 31, 2021
As our community continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic, many people continue to struggle with food insecurity in our communities. AllSouth Federal Credit Union decided to support…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation announces new additions to Board of Trustees
August 30, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, is delighted to welcome the following new members to its Board of Trustees: Roslyn Clark Artis, J.D., Ed.D., President, Benedict…
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BASF in Seneca donates school supplies to Grace’s Closet, Blue Ridge Elementary
August 30, 2021
BASF in Seneca, SC recently donated school supplies to Blue Ridge Elementary School and Grace’s Closet. Items donated include 450 pencils, 275 notebooks, 225 packs of crayons, 100 glue sticks,…
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Support 100+ local Black-benefitting nonprofits on Give 8/28 through Midlands Gives
August 24, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation to distribute $7,000 in matching prizes for local nonprofits On Saturday, August 28, the nation will come together to support Black-led and Black-benefitting nonprofits. Join Central…
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FPA of South Carolina collaborating with North Carolina chapters to host annual symposium
August 19, 2021
In an effort to bring high-quality educational content to more financial planners, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to collaborate with the Financial Planning…
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Spark change, lead an On the Table Community Conversation Oct. 3-9 with Central Carolina Community Foundation
August 19, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, invites Richland and Lexington County residents to join a community-focused, conversation-based initiative by hosting a virtual or socially distanced gathering during…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment’s newest service, Job Training, kicks off on August 26th
August 16, 2021After a successful summer pilot, The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment now offers Job Training, also known as Pre-Employment Transition Services, for South Carolina residents between 13-21 years of age that…
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AllSouth hosts food drive to benefit Harvest Hope
August 4, 2021
As the world slowly starts to open up and the economy begins to recover, food insecurity continues to be a major issue facing our community. To help meet this growing…
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AllSouth hosts the Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit The Big Red Barn Retreat
July 27, 2021
AllSouth Federal Credit Union will host its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina.…
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Nominate someone for Trident United Way Women United Awards
July 27, 2021
Each year at the annual Awards Luncheon, Trident United Way Women United recognizes women in the Tri-County area who Live United and embody Trident United Way’s core principles. To review…
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Laurens County Community Foundation
July 23, 2021
We are a local community foundation established in 2003. Our main areas of focus is to make a local impact in Laurens County through philanthropy in the areas of education,…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment is hosting Night at the Ballpark at the Columbia Fireflies on August 6th
July 20, 2021
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to join them for a Columbia Fireflies game on Friday, August 6th at 7:05 p.m. at Segra Park. As the community organization…
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Just Say Something teams up with St. Mark United Methodist, Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group for the first annual National Night Out
July 15, 2021
This year, Just Say Something (JSS) will join St. Mark United Methodist Church; the Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group in hosting the first annual National Night Out…
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AFP Central Carolina chapter to host program featuring Able South Carolina, July 15th
July 9, 2021
Do you know how to caption your social media posts or what tweaks you should make to ensure a person with a disability can access your website? Making a few…
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Palmetto Community Care hires Development/Marketing Director
July 9, 2021
Richard Reams has joined Palmetto Community Care as Director of Development and Marketing. In addition to promoting the health advocacy and prevention organization, he’ll help head up signature events for…
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Registration open for 31st Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K in October
July 7, 2021
For more than three decades, Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K have brought thousands of walkers and runners together in the fight against breast cancer. More…
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Construction nonprofit Home Works receives grant from First Horizon Foundation
July 7, 2021Home Works of America, a South Carolina based home repair nonprofit serving low income elderly homeowners in need, has received a grant from First Horizon Foundation. The Foundation is the…
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Combat-wounded veteran honored with keys to new vehicle
June 29, 2021
Wells Fargo and Hendrick Honda of Easley donated a 2021 Honda Pilot through Military Warriors Support Foundation For combat-wounded veterans, transitioning from the military back to civilian life can be…
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$1.25M for Endowed Directorship in the College of Science, supporting next generation of mathematicians, scient
June 24, 2021Ever since she arrived at Clemson University in the fall of 1968, Emily Peek Wallace ’72 has been a trailblazer. She was the first woman to serve as a top…
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A Space to Heal (ASH) – July 10
June 19, 2021A Space to Heal Lowcountry July 10, 2021 @ 10:00AM — 2:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) A day of dialogue, advocacy, and movement created for Black, Indigenous, and People…
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RMHC Charleston online auction open
June 11, 2021
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHC Charleston) is hosting an online auction to raise some of the vital funds needed to support families with critically ill children. This Auction…
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Trident United Way summer reading book drive tops goal
June 10, 2021Thanks to generous community support, Trident United Way’s African American Leadership Council (AALC) will be distributing more than 2,000 books for summer reading to St. Stephen and E.B. Ellington Elementary…
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EPOCH Clemson celebrates two year anniversary
June 9, 2021
Student housing unit continues to give back to community Since opening its doors to Clemson students in August 2019, EPOCH Clemson has established itself as an impressive housing option. Nearly…
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Edwin McCain to headline Rock 4 Recovery concert presented by Dominion Energy
June 7, 2021
With a recording legacy that includes two of the biggest love songs in the history of pop music, Edwin McCain is going to Rock 4 Recovery this September when he…
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Central S.C. Realtors donate fans for elderly and others during luncheon
June 6, 2021Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott addresses attendees By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Central Carolina Realtors Association (CCRA) presented more than 200 box fans to the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept.…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announces 2021 celebrity course rotation
June 6, 2021
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announced the celebrity course rotation for this year’s tournament taking place June 10-13 at Thornblade Club and The Cliffs Valley. Also announced…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation announces 2021 Joseph M. Bedenbaugh Administrator of the Year Award
June 4, 2021On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, the Lexington One Educational Foundation presented the 2021 Joseph M. Bedenbaugh Administrator of the Year Award to Mrs. Debbie R. Poole at the Lexington County…
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Dylan Frey of Laurens Selected as a Recipient of the Hunt Little Heroes Award
May 31, 2021
Hunt Military Communities (HMC) has announced the winners of its second annual “Hunt Little Heroes” program. In honor of Month of the Military Child, the Hunt Little Heroes program recognizes…
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