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Next week marks the beginning of Women’s Suffrage Month, a month in which we celebrate August 26th as the remarkable anniversary of the long struggle to gain a woman’s right to cast a ballot. Note: That right was initially given only to White women with Black women officially winning the right to vote with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The SC State Museum is commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment with its exhibit A Voice of Her Own: South Carolina Women in Politics. The exhibit features objects, images and stories showing the ways South Carolina women engaged with the political history of our state. From tribal women leaders, to the first female Governor of the state, this exhibit shows how women worked to gain a voice of their own.

Because of the pandemic, the Museum’s traffic is limited (see special rules), so South Carolina Women in Leadership has proudly partnered with the South Carolina State Museum in sharing that story and the struggles of women throughout our state’s history who wanted their opinions to count and for their voices to be heard. Join us for nine episodes traveling through South Carolina’s rich history, escorted by exhibit curator Joann Zeise. For those of us staying close to home during a time of coronavirus, this lets all of us enjoy a small sampling of the exhibit.

Next week marks the beginning of Women’s Suffrage Month, a month in which we celebrate August 26th as the remarkable anniversary of the long struggle to gain a woman’s right to cast a ballot. Note: That right was initially given only to White women with Black women officially winning the right to vote with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The SC State Museum is commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment with its exhibit A Voice of Her Own: South Carolina Women in Politics. The exhibit features objects, images and stories showing the ways South Carolina women engaged with the political history of our state. From tribal women leaders, to the first female Governor of the state, this exhibit shows how women worked to gain a voice of their own.

Because of the pandemic, the Museum’s traffic is limited (see special rules), so South Carolina Women in Leadership has proudly partnered with the South Carolina State Museum in sharing that story and the struggles of women throughout our state’s history who wanted their opinions to count and for their voices to be heard. Join us for nine episodes traveling through South Carolina’s rich history, escorted by exhibit curator Joann Zeise. For those of us staying close to home during a time of coronavirus, this lets all of us enjoy a small sampling of the exhibit.

Next week marks the beginning of Women’s Suffrage Month, a month in which we celebrate August 26th as the remarkable anniversary of the long struggle to gain a woman’s right to cast a ballot. Note: That right was initially given only to White women with Black women officially winning the right to vote with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The SC State Museum is commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment with its exhibit A Voice of Her Own: South Carolina Women in Politics. The exhibit features objects, images and stories showing the ways South Carolina women engaged with the political history of our state. From tribal women leaders, to the first female Governor of the state, this exhibit shows how women worked to gain a voice of their own.

Because of the pandemic, the Museum’s traffic is limited (see special rules), so South Carolina Women in Leadership has proudly partnered with the South Carolina State Museum in sharing that story and the struggles of women throughout our state’s history who wanted their opinions to count and for their voices to be heard. Join us for nine episodes traveling through South Carolina’s rich history, escorted by exhibit curator Joann Zeise. For those of us staying close to home during a time of coronavirus, this lets all of us enjoy a small sampling of the exhibit.

In addition to following CDC & DHEC industry-specific guidelines, the following businesses are helping to Bring Back the ‘Burg safely by following these steps:

• Screen Team Members: Monitoring employee health before each shift
• Wear Masks: All staff will wear face coverings when social distancing is not possible
• Hand Safety: Hand sanitizers and wash stations are available
• Clean Environment: Cleaning thoroughly between guests
• Provide Space: Following social distancing and capacity guidelines
• Make your commitment at BringingBacktheBurg.com

  Accommodations:
  AC Hotel Spartanburg
  Auden Upstate
  Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens
  Hampton Inn & Suites – Spartanburg
  Hilton Garden Inn – Spartanburg
  Marriott Spartanburg
  Residence Inn Spartanburg-Westgate

  Corporations & Industry:
  A.A. Courier & Sons Heating, Cooling & Generator Repair
  AFL
  Bondtex, Inc.
  CINTAS
  Contec, Inc.
  Custom Performance Engineering
  DRÄXLMAIER Group
  Duke Energy
  Greer CPW
  Milliken & Company
  M.S. Companies, LLC
  RDI-USA, Inc.
  Secondary Solutions, Inc.
  Siemens
  Upstate Laser Services
  Waste Industries- GFL Environmental

  Healthcare:
  Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
  BenchMark Physical Therapy
  Better Beginnings
  Breath of Life CPR, Health and Wellness, LLC
  Comfort Keepers
  Davis Audiology
  Griswold Home Care
  Hearing Healthcare Center
  Home Instead Senior Care
  The Inverness at Spartanburg
  New Day Clubhouse
  Palmetto Proactive Healthcare
  Surgery Center at Pelham
  Visions Medical Health Care
  

  Food & Beverage:
  Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery
  Converse Deli
  Cribb’s Kitchen
  Ed’s All Purpose Seasoning and Rub LLC
  Eggs Up Grill
  FR8yard
  Fratellos Restaurant
  Growler Haus Spartanburg
  Harvest House
  Health in Hand Juice & Smoothie Bar
  Hub City Scoops
  Little River Roasting
  Mezcal
  Monster Subs Downtown Spartanburg
  RJ Rockers Brewery & Restaurant
  Spartanburg Meat Processing Co.
  Starbucks Downtown Spartanburg
  Texas Roadhouse
  The Kennedy
  Willy Taco

  Experiences:
  Chapman Cultural Center
  The Children’s Museum of the Upstate-Spartanburg
  TJC Gallery
  

  Nonprofit & Education:
  Artists Collective | Spartanburg
  Brothers Restoring Urban Hope, Inc.
  Cancer Association of Spartanburg & Cherokee Counties, Inc.
  Charles Lea Center
  Converse College
  Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
  Lifelong Learning at Wofford
  Mary Black Foundation
  Mobile Meals of Spartanburg
  Project HOPE Foundation
  Sherman College of Chiropractic
  Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce
  Spartanburg Methodist College
  Spartanburg Academic Movement
  Spartanburg County Foundation
  Spartanburg Science Center
  Triple Tree Aerodome
  United Way of the Piedmont
  Wofford College Bookstore

  Retail:
  Baehr Feet Shoe Boutique
  Blueberries Plus
  Carolina Cash Co
  Christmas Hill Tree Farm
  Hub City Runners
  Hub City Writers Project
  Hodge Floors
  The Local Hiker
  Market on Main
  Olive and Then Some
  Pink On Main
  Remember This
  Showoffs Kids Boutique
  Wild Birds Unlimited
  Young Office

  Personal Services:
  A&B Barbershop
  ANEW Massage, LLC
  Anne & K African Hair Braiding
  Carpenter Tax Associates LLC
  Dream Vacations
  Fosters Beauty and Barber LLC
  Hair It Is Inc.
  Hair Etc.
  Jennifer on Mane Salon
  Live Fit Now LLC
  Master’s Mark Dry Cleaners
  Park National Bank
  Studio Rejuvenate
  Superior Clean Power Washing Services, LLC

  Professional Services:
  Angelica Foster
  Bi-Lingual Secretary
  Brando Brand Recognition & Awards
  Coldwell Banker Caine
  GOS
  Good Life Financial Advisors
  Interchange Staffing Services LLC
  McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture
  Pulliam Investment Co., Inc.
  SC Works of the Greater Upstate

  Other Products & Services:
  Atchison Transportation Services, Inc.
  Atchison Enterprises
  Clayton Construction Company
  Fastenal
  Foam Insulation Company Inc.
  Harper General Contractors
  Infinite supply company
  Kelly Moving
  Kidz in Motion Transportation Services
  Miss Marion’s School of Dance
  River Rock Tire
  Rockie Bull Allstate Insurance Agent
  Upstate Auto Electric
  VuL Inc.

  *LIST UPDATED 7/20/2020*

SC Thrive is proud to facilitate the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program — a program designed to provide emergency rental assistance to South Carolinians facing financial hardships as a result of the Coronavirus crisis — in cooperation with SC Housing.

In an effort to help lessen the outbreak’s economic impacts on state residents, the program will provide emergency assistance to renters affected by shutdowns, closures, layoffs, reduced work hours, or unpaid leave due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Eligible households will receive assistance of up to $1,500 for rent in a one-time, lump-sum payment made directly to property owners or management companies.

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Dave’s family is proud and honored to create the Dave Hart Scholarship Fund in honor of his dedication to, and passion for the students and families he served and adored. The funds will be used to support full and partial scholarships for Studio 52 students beginning this fall. You can click below to donate or you can mail your donation to PO Box 310, Flat Rock, NC. 28731. Please include Dave Hart Scholarship in memo-line / letter.

Greenwood Soup Kitchen is in dire need of volunteers to feed the hungry daily. Volunteer numbers have dropped sharply during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

“We’re down to three or four people,” said Norm Fawcett, Greenwood Soup Kitchen chairman. “We’re struggling to prepare soup and meals. We’re looking for a dozen or more volunteers, just one morning per week. Volunteers do not have any contact with our guests. We’re doing take-home meals. Our dining room is closed.”

The urgent volunteer need comes after the soup kitchen reopened its doors Aug. 10, to distribute take-home meals outside the United Center for Community Care. The nonprofit closed briefly earlier this month after a volunteer tested positive for COVID-19.

Kitchen and dining facilities have since undergone industrial cleaning and sanitation by a licensed company, Fawcett said.

Meals are distributed outside the dining room’s main entrance. Masks and gloves are required of volunteers preparing meals at this time.

Great opportunity for corporate and student groups and families!

Collect and Create  “Happy Packs” for a Seniors who are struggling with the isolation and continued quarantines of COVID 19.

Dollar Stores items are a hit and provide hours of recreation & cheer!

Choose your favorite item and include a personal “Thinking of You” note to brighten a seniors day & heart!

Items needed include:

1. Large Print Word Search Book. Pencils

2. Adult Coloring Books-nature, animal, floral books are great! Coloring Pencils

3. Large Size Puzzles-scenic puzzles, cuddly pup/kitten,  wildlife & floral  puzzles are a favorite!

While the UN reported that over 1 million species around the globe are at risk of extinction, the Trump administration responded by proposing rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act. Again and again, they have shown that they value profit over planet. But hope is not lost. Here is something you can do today. When you get any item in the Save the Bees collection, you are supporting LCV’s work to stop the climate crisis and protect endangered species. 

Attention SNAP Recipients: Beginning August 5th, EBT cards can be used for online purchases of eligible food items in response to COVID-19. At this time, Walmart and Amazon are the only retailers authorized by USDA to implement online food purchasing in this state, and DSS hopes that other retailers and independent grocers will be added soon to help boost the state’s economy.

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. The Legacy of Congressman Lewis and Voting Rights

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On the 55th Anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act, we take this opportunity to think of the work of giants and those before us who have created the foundation on which we stand. As we commemorate this historic day for voting rights, we look back at the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, and his tireless fight and advocacy for voting rights and justice for Black people across the country. 

Congressman Lewis presided over the historic House vote in December 2019 for the Voting Rights Advancement Act. To fully honor his legacy would mean to pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act in the Senate and restore protections for voters in a critical election year.

 The protections outlined in the Voting Rights Advancement Act will: 

• Re-establish preclearance coverage for states and localities with a history and pattern of discrimination in voting
• Provide preclearance nationwide for states and localities with substantial minority populations to enact voting changes that have historically contributed to voter suppression, such as changes in methods of election and cuts in polling locations
• Create greater transparency and public notice for last-minute voting information changes, such as polling location changes and ballot information

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