Aflac has awarded $365,000 in grants to 47 local nonprofits in its Spring and Fall 2021 grant cycles. Nonprofits receiving grants are working on projects that support health and well-being and education in communities throughout South Carolina. The selected organizations and their projects are: Spring 2021 Grantees: • Bridges ofContinue Reading
The Mungo Homes Foundation held its first-ever Week of Giving December 6 – 10. “We have a vision of wanting to leave the world better than we found it. Helping those less fortunate is a really big step in that direction,” CEO Steven Mungo said. “We can make all theContinue Reading
Dominion Energy launched its annual Good Neighbor Fund Christmas Project across the Midlands this month as employees delivered more than 550 food baskets and hundreds of toys to families facing financial challenges and other hardships this holiday season. Employee volunteers braved chilly temperatures and rain for the annual event atContinue Reading
Mast Store is helping Share the Warmth in all its communities by holding a coat collection throughout the month of December. In addition, Columbia Sportswear is donating new outerwear to help keep the chill away, too. “We are grateful for Columbia’s continuing support of this outreach,” said Lisa Cooper, presidentContinue Reading
Little Barks Grooming & Boutique wants to fill some stockings for a purpose. The dogs that serve people deserve a special gift this Holiday Season, PAALS Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services trains service dogs to help adults and children with special needs. PAALS mission is to enrich and empower childrenContinue Reading
On November 30, 2021, Newberry Chamber had a Ribbon Cutting for Sarah’s Rockin Kitchen in Little Mountain. Sarah and Gary Kanan moved to South Carolina 18 months ago from Michigan. Sarah has been in the restaurant business for 38 years and decided to put a food trailer together to serve her delicious foodContinue Reading
On November 30, 2021, the Newberry Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for AugerMates. AugerMates was founded by Gary and Sarah Kanan. They patented their augers when they realized a need for Sand Augers while boating near sandbars on Lake Murray. The sand augers keep boats from drifting off no matter theContinue Reading
The holiday season is all about traditions and gifts. It’s also the time of year we are reminded of those in need. As the pandemic has taken its toll on so many in our region, Craig & Meredith Amick, founders of Hollow Creek Distillery decided they wanted one of theirContinue Reading
Spring Hill High Freshman Gabby Goodwin opening headquarters, retail store and salon Saturday GaBBY Goodwin has a headquarters for her business, thanks to parents Comedian Mike Goodwin and Rozalynn Goodwin. The 15-year-old CEO of Confidence and her team fill orders for her patented GaBBY Bows and girls’ plant-based natural hairContinue Reading
Small businesses are the core of our economic success and this Saturday, November 27, 2021, is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. This year, we know that small businesses need our support now more than ever asContinue Reading
Mimms Contracting is excited to announce that they have hired Reid Radtke as the newest member of the team. Reid serves as the Director of Operations. Originally from New York, Reid graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has since served in various leadership capacities for nearly four decades. Reid wasContinue Reading