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For Second Consecutive Year, Ingevity Sponsors Full Year of Lowcountry Food Bank Fresh for All Events
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that Ingevity will sponsor 12 monthly LCFB Fresh for All events, with $42,000 in financial support. An Ingevity Fresh for All to serve the community took place today, Tuesday, April 2, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at 65 Sycamore Avenue in West Ashley. In addition to their…
Read MoreThe Mount Zion AME Church Family and Friends Celebration Honoring Mrs. Harriet G. Simpson
The Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church Family will host their annual Family and Friends/Homecoming Celebration on April 5, 2019 at Crowne Plaza Hotel (Tanger Outlet Blvd., North Charleston) at 7:00 pm. This event serves as one of the major fundraisers for the church. During this festive occasion, the church will gather in fellowship to celebrate the…
Read MoreCharleston County Holds Free Shred Events April 13 for Earth Day
Charleston County’s Environmental Management Department (CCEM) is celebrating Earth Day by hosting three free shred events located throughout the county. The shred events will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at the following locations: North Charleston City Hall 2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston 29406 Mt Pleasant DMV 1189 Sweetgrass…
Read MoreFree Clinic Expands To Serve Uninsured On Folly Beach
Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic in Johns Island, SC have announced that as of April 1, 2019, the free medical home will be accepting low income, uninsured adults who live or work on Folly Beach in addition to Johns, James and Wadmalaw Island. The announcement comes on the one year anniversary marking the expansion of…
Read MoreContainer Bar Charleston and Rutledge Cab Company to Host Bridge Run Block Party Benefitting Local Non-Profit, I Got Legs
Saturday, April 6, Container Bar Charleston and Rutledge Cab Company are teaming up to throw a Bridge Run Block Party benefitting local non-profit, I Got Legs. Starting at 11am, guests are invited refuel and hydrate with specialty cocktails and delicious food, all while showing their support for I Got Legs. The block party will flow…
Read MoreIncreasing H.O.P.E. Announces Annual Free Financial Literacy Month Event
The Increasing H.O.P.E. Financial Training Center is pleased to announce its 14th presentation of Money Fair Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Royal Life Center at 4750 Abraham Avenue in North Charleston. In addition to providing financial literacy and education during its annual community outreach, the non-profit organization will…
Read MoreMoney Smart Week Comes to Charleston County Public Library March 30-April 6
Need help mastering your money management skills? Charleston County Public Library is participating in Money Smart Week (MSW), a national campaign that offers free events to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Visit select CCPL branches from March 30-April 6 to attend a variety of free programs featuring finance experts from local companies and non-profit organizations.…
Read MoreFetter Health Care Network launches campaign commemorating 52nd year of serving the Lowcountry
Fetter Health Care Network, a nonprofit healthcare organization that serves patients throughout the Lowcountry, launched its “Fetter is Here” campaign in February 2019, commemorating its 52 years of service to the area. “We are pleased to share our campaign with the communities that we serve throughout Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester counties,” said Aretha R.…
Read MoreLowcountry Local First Seeks Community Manager
Position: Community Manager Term: Full-time, permanent Reports to: Director of Development Salary Range: $40,000 – $45,000 Application Deadline: April 7, 2019 Lowcountry Local First (LLF) is looking for someone who’s smart, responsible, fun, creative, and a self-starter that works well in a fast-paced start-up environment to sustain a diverse coworking community, while simultaneously managing membership outreach. LLF is a nonprofit organization…
Read MoreMemminger Elementary Students Picking Up A New Sport
Terms like cradling and clamping aren’t common in this area when it comes to sports. However, those words are growing in popularity at Memminger Elementary School thanks to its new lacrosse team. Assistant Principal Stephen Thomas learned about lacrosse growing up in Maryland. While lacrosse has an established tradition in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions…
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