Columbia, S.C.—The American Red Cross of South Carolina is pleased to announce a new Regional Chief Executive Officer after the departure of longtime CEO, Louise Welch Williams. Rod Tolbert, who has been with the organization for over 20 years, will assume the roll effective July 27th, 2020.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it is collecting laptop and mobile phone donations through an established partner non-profit organization, America’s Adopt A Soldier, to help Veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness stay connected to their hea…
North Charleston, SC – Experts say we are in for a busy Hurricane Season this summer with Isaias expected to impact South Carolina over the coming days. The American Red Cross urgently needs licensed health professional volunteers to help in our community. We need these medical professionals…
COVID-19 has not stopped local charities in their efforts to help their communities and Pee Dee Electric Cooperative (PDEC) has certainly not stopped supporting those organizations in a time of great need. Click Here For More Details
MUSC Health Florence Division is proud to announce the addition of Kimberly S. Jackson, M.D., and R. Michelle Johnson, NP to the MUSC Care Team.
FLORENCE, S.C. – HopeHealth is striving to make the lives of children brighter this holiday season through its Children of Hope Christmas in July internal campaign.
Florence, SC - The Senior Citizens Association (SCA) in Florence County received a $25,000 grant from Meals on Wheels America. SCA is proud to be a member of the Meals on Wheels America Program.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,636 new confirmed cases and 20 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 48 additional confirmed deaths and 8 new probable deaths.
(Cheraw, SC) – McLeod Physician Associates welcomes Board Certified General Surgeon,
(Cheraw, SC) -- Diabetes is a health condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. Most of the food one eats breaks down into sugar, also known as glucose, and then it is released into the bloodstream. As the blood sugar elevates, the pancreas releases insulin. Insulin allows t…
DALLAS — When patients under age 54 were hospitalized with abnormal heart rhythms, those who abused alcohol were 72% more likely to die before being discharged, according to preliminary research to be presented July 27-30, 2020, at the virtual American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascula…
A statement from the American Heart Association
Has shame ever led you to unplug almost entirely from your friends and family?This is a common scenario with folks who struggle with the debilitating pain of a personal addiction. Such confinement often worsens the harmful addiction cycle, causing further losses and devastation, commonly ref…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,170 new confirmed cases and three new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 25 additional confirmed deaths and three new probable deaths.
On July 23rd, 2020, Silent Tears announced a $525,000 matching fundraising campaign to benefit the five domestic violence centers most in need. Covid-19 has put an enormous strain on the underfunded and overworked system in place to help survivors of domestic violence in a state that consist…
Hartsville’s Hidden Hero for the month of July is Andrea Steen. Andrea has been with the City of Hartsville for 4 years and is currently serving as the Museum Manager at the Hartsville Museum. She leads a small staff at the Museum and has a true passion for telling the story of Hartsville. O…
In mid-March, Senior Citizens Association along with many partners and volunteers took an active and assertive role in combating food insecurity and reducing senior hunger among the elderly population during the COVID-19 pandemic throughout Florence County.
FLORENCE, S.C. (July 20, 2020) – Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) will host its second Open Arena Registration of the summer on August 17 at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology (SiMT) from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
On Monday, July 20, South Carolina Governor McMaster announced a new Grant Program benefiting families who are enrolled, or wish to enroll in any of the independent schools of South Carolina. Eligible families may receive a grant up to $6,500 per in grades K5-12 enrolled in an independent sc…
Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School released its plan for students to safely return to school on August 20. Outlined in the plan are detailed on-campus safety strategies informed by the CDC and DHEC. The School will be offering three options for families including an in-person, virtual or hybrid.
If the past few months have shown us anything, it is that there is no going back to normal. Beyond the unimaginable thought of full subway trains and crowded restaurants and bars, our “normal” was horribly flawed.
The Federal Reserve Board on Friday modified the Main Street Lending Program to provide greater access to credit for nonprofit organizations such as educational institutions, hospitals, and social service organizations. As detailed in term sheets released today, the Board approved two new lo…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is asking South Carolinians to "Mask Up" as part of a new statewide campaign aimed at encouraging youth and young adults to embrace wearing a face mask in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In Sou…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR)’s State Board of Nursing issued a joint order giving nursing graduates temporary authorization to practice so they may assist health care fa…
South Carolina Humanities is pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities and the Fresh Voices in the Humanities Award. Established in 1991, the Governor’s Awards celebrate the Palmetto State’s most ambitious humanities academics and advocates. SC Humani…
As the country has been wrestling with “reopening” the economy over the past month, attention at the local, regional, and national level has grown regarding childcare’s critical and foundational role in the economy. A recent ICS survey of South Carolina childcare providers, performed in Apri…
Myrtle Beach, SC – Experts say we are in for a busy Hurricane Season this summer and the American Red Cross urgently needs volunteers to help in our community.
Chances are you've heard about a food, drug or other method that claims to prevent, treat or cure coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). But while it might be tempting to use a questionable product or method to stay healthy during the pandemic, it's extremely unlikely to work and might cause s…
PruittHealth Hospice is seeking volunteers to visit patients both in facillities and at home. Volunteers are a crutial part of hospice and serve in a variety of ways including companionship, chatting, and reading to patients and providing respite for a caregiver to run an errand or attend an…
Our organization grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. Our chapter raises all funds & grants all wishes in the state of South Carolina.We need bilingual volunteers to help facilitate the process for our Spanish-speaking families.Translators can serve as wish granters, who wo…
The South Carolina Arts Commission, in partnership with South Carolina Humanities, McCormick County Chamber of Commerce, and Hickory Knob State Park, will offer a free virtual writing workshop in July. The Communal Pen: Water/Ways workshop will allow participants to write to celebrate and e…
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) is pleased to announce that SCFSC President, Tom Keith, has been named Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Columbia College.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,741 new confirmed cases and 2 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 17 additional confirmed deaths and 2 new probable deaths. There are currently 1,021 hospital beds oc…
Florence-Darlington Technical College’s United Way Campaign for 2019-20 was recently recognized for its successful fund raising efforts of $9,287 last fall. The United Way of Florence County presented FDTC with its Bronze Award.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — This week, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is beginning to report probable cases and probable deaths in regard to COVID-19. This makes South Carolina the 23rd state in the country to follow recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control a…
Youth can explore the world with the Florence County Library System during the 2020 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme, “Imagine your Story!” encourages children and teens to discover the world and other cultures through reading. The Summer Reading Program, which is open to youth from…
Youth can explore the world with the Florence County Library System during the 2020 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme, “Imagine your Story!” encourages children and teens to discover the world and other cultures through reading. The Summer Reading Program, which is open to youth from…
Are you a guy who puts off doing a task and later wishes he’d just done it? Take care of your body. If you’re a man with Medicare, ask your doctor if you should get tested for prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, or both. Getting screened is the smart move—screening tests can find cancer earl…
When you're unhappy with the quality of your health care, you might first want to talk with the person who gave you the care. If you don’t want to talk to that person or need more help, you can file a Medicare complaint. Filing a complaint is your right, so if you think you aren’t getting hi…
When to join a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
There are two new opportunities for volunteers to advocate for and enhance Camp Coker for all, If you are looking to become part of the history, but more importantly the future, of Camp Coker - this is for you. Most importantly - please share this information widely – we are looking for ways…
The recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor only add to the growing list of innocent black men and women targeted for the color of their skin or murdered through police brutality. The racial injustices the African American Community face are not isolated, are not eas…
For early childhood educators, the double pandemic of coronavirus and racism gripping our nation presents a complex set of challenges—and opportunities for change. In this moment of deep crisis, there are glimpses of a more just and equitable future ahead, and many action steps we can each t…
Grant Aimed at Alleviating Hunger in Wake of COVID-19
#GIVINGTUESDAYNOW | A Global Day of Giving and UnityNext Tuesday, May 5 we come together virtually as a global community… To give. To help. To thank. To heal. Here are simple ways you can spread cheer and encourage the Pee Dee online.Take a 'Together We' UnselfieUse this #GivingTuesdayNow …
Columbia, S.C., – In order to offset the extraordinary challenges to the American Red Cross of South Carolina’s mission of collecting lifesaving blood and responding to disasters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association is donating $100,000 dollars to t…
Charleston, S.C.,: During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Red Cross of South Carolina is looking for community members to volunteer as Blood Donor Screeners at local blood drives and donation centers.
Myrtle Beach, S.C., April 6, 2020 - American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting 24 families whose homes, located on Rexford Ct in Myrtle Beach, were damaged by a fire yesterday evening. Horry County Fire and Rescue responded to the blaze. The Red Cross is helping 52 people b…
“Statement from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries." I want to provide an update to people who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act CARES Act (Pub. L. 116-136) defined a number of programs that charitable nonprofits will be eligible to apply for. To see the full article click on:
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