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The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health and the SC Roadmap have released a new toolkit aimed at strengthening the state's food system, supporting farmers and improving public health. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 2, 2026

South Carolina releases food system policy toolkit

South Carolina leaders released a food system policy toolkit to strengthen agribusiness, support farmers, improve food access and boost public health.

Still strapped from the effects of Hurricane Helene, South Carolina’s food banks are calling for an end to the government shutdown, warning that many will go hungry if officials don’t find a solution. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Oct 29, 2025

SC food banks urge end to shutdown amid rising hunger

South Carolina food banks report a 30% rise in need since Hurricane Helene.

The Greenville Theatre was one of seven recipients of this year’s Greenville Women Giving grants. (Photo/Greenville Theatre)|Representatives of the seven nonprofit organizations receiving 2025 grant funds from Greenville Women Giving were (front, left to right) Tobin Simpson, Anne Marie Young, Project Host; Charlene Cheeks, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate; Erin Knight, Amanda Foster, Conestee Foundation; ( middle) Sarah Palmer, Angie Alaska, New Morning; Pat Parker, Triune Mercy Center; Ray Brown, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate; Max Quinlan, Angie Miller-Wills, Greenville Theatre; Dayle Stewart, Rebuild Upstate; (back) Kathleen Brady, New Morning; the Rev. Jennifer Sheorn, Triune Mercy Center; and Jake Beaty, Rebuild Upstate. (Photo/Greenville Women Giving)
May 14, 2025

Greenville Women Giving awards $508K to nonprofits

Greenville Women Giving awards $508,250 in grants to seven nonprofits in arts, education, health and more, supporting critical community needs.