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State Treasurer Celebrates National 529 Day with PalmettoBaby Grants (Page 114)

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has announced the return of the PalmettoBaby Grant Program in celebration of National 529 Day, observed annually on May 29. This initiative serves as a reminder to families and friends about the importance of saving for a child’s future education.

“Each year, I like to remind South Carolina families about our award-winning Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan that can help them save for their loved ones’ future education,” said Loftis. “We are pleased to offer privately funded $529 grants to the parents of every South Carolina baby born on May 29 in hopes that we are helping set these new babies on a course for lifelong saving.”

Since 2012, the State Treasurer’s Office has partnered with hospitals across South Carolina to promote college savings through the PalmettoBaby Grant Program. Parents of babies born on May 29 have the opportunity to receive a $529 college savings grant by completing the grant application and opening a Future Scholar account by September 3, 2024.

In addition to the grant, South Carolina parents receive a Future Scholar goody bag containing information about the state’s nationally recognized 529 college savings plan. Future Scholar allows families to save for education expenses with tax-deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free distributions for qualified expenses such as K-12 tuition, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and student loan repayment.

For more information about the PalmettoBaby Grant Program and its eligibility guidelines, visit FutureScholar.com/PalmettoBaby. Future Scholar is South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, administered by the State Treasurer’s Office, with over $6 billion in assets under management, helping more than 225,000 South Carolinians save for their loved ones’ future education. Visit FutureScholar.com or follow @SCStateTreasurer on Facebook for more details.

State Treasurer Celebrates National 529 Day with PalmettoBaby Grants

2024-05-25
By: John
On: May 25, 2024
In: Community News, Education

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has announced the return of the PalmettoBaby Grant Program in celebration of National 529 Day, observed annually on May 29. ThisContinue Reading

The COMET Recognized with Multiple Awards at United Way Live United Awards

2024-05-25
By: John
On: May 25, 2024
In: Business

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) received two prestigious awards at the Live United Awards hosted by United Way of the Midlands atContinue Reading

St. Pat’s in Five Points Celebrates 42nd Season with Record-Breaking Donations to Local Charities

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By: John
On: May 25, 2024
In: Community News

St. Pat’s in Five Points marked its 42nd season by honoring 40 Midlands-area charities and nonprofit organizations during its annual charitable check presentation on MayContinue Reading

Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s Annual Shoe Drive Fundraiser Underway

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By: John
On: May 25, 2024
In: Community News

Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s (KMB) annual shoe drive fundraiser began on March 1 and will continue through May 31. The shoe drive aims to raiseContinue Reading

South Carolina Ag + Art Tour Returns to Richland County June 8-9

2024-05-25
By: John
On: May 25, 2024
In: Events

The annual South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is back in Richland County on June 8-9, featuring a free self-guided farm and art tour. NowContinue Reading

Columbia native serves in Japan

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By: John
On: May 24, 2024
In: Military, Military News

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Hanchar, Navy Office of Community Outreach YOKOSUKA, Japan – Petty Officer 3rd Class Ernst Gabriel, a native ofContinue Reading

Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Holds Ceremony for Graduates in 21st Century Program

2024-05-22
By: John
On: May 22, 2024
In: Education

Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) recently held its annual graduation celebration for students attending Lexington School District Two Northside Middle School and East Point Academy MiddleContinue Reading

Owners of Gym Host Memorial Workout for Fallen Firefighter

2024-05-22
By: John
On: May 22, 2024
In: Community News

Columbia, SC — Chris and Samantha Lacroix, owners of CrossFit Soda City, organized a special tribute workout on May 18 to honor J. Michael Muller,Continue Reading

Ms. Jean Named South Carolina Hospitality Employee of the Year

2024-05-22
By: John
On: May 22, 2024
In: Community News

Columbia, S.C. – Thelma Seibles, fondly known as “Ms. Jean,” was honored with the South Carolina Association of Tourism Regions (SCATR) Hospitality Employee of theContinue Reading

Blythewood High School Spring Sports Scholarship Signing Ceremony

2024-05-21
By: John
On: May 21, 2024
In: Sports

By Thomas Grant, Jr. Blythewood, SC — On May 16, Blythewood High School celebrated the achievements of 11 outstanding student-athletes during their spring sports scholarshipContinue Reading

Northeast teams sweep Track and Field championships

2024-05-19
By: John
On: May 19, 2024
In: Sports

By Thomas Grant Jr. Harry Parone Stadium was a fitting setting for the South Carolina High School League track and field championships this past weekend.Continue Reading

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