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Bank supports local tree planting (Page 266)

TD Bank has selected Keep the Midlands Beautiful to participate in
TD Tree Days, a community-based program that expands urban forests and green
spaces in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Staff and volunteers of Keep
the Midlands Beautiful will join local employees of TD Bank to plant 30 native
trees and 60 native shrubs on St Andews Road, across from Shaw Industries in
Columbia October 24.

"We're excited to team with Keep the Midlands Beautiful during
TD Tree Days to benefit the community and elevate the quality of the
environment," said Joe Doolan, TD Bank's Head of Environmental and
Community Partnerships. "At TD, we're driven by a central belief that
together we can break down barriers and help build inclusive futures, where
everyone can succeed in a changing world. Through The Ready Commitment, TD's
corporate citizenship platform, we support initiatives that will ensure a
sustainable future for all. TD Tree Days is one of many programs that help
promote a more vibrant planet by providing green spaces where they are most
needed. Trees do much more than beautify our communities – they produce oxygen;
improve air quality and slow climate change by reducing carbon emissions,
airborne pollutants and smog; provide cooling shade to reduce energy costs; and
enhance quality of life."

Now in its 10th year, the TD Tree Days program brings together
community members and TD employees at planting events in communities from Maine
to Florida. Founded in 2010, the program has positively impacted communities
and the environment as TD's flagship volunteer and urban greening program,
planting nearly 400,000 native trees and shrubs, primarily in Canada and the
U.S., and is managed with support from the Arbor Day Foundation. Under The
Ready Commitment platform, TD pledges to plant one million trees in North
America by 2030, and the TD Tree Days program will count toward that goal.

Keep the Midlands Beautiful is one of 18 organizations in the
United States that was chosen to participate in TD Tree Days through an
application process. "We are so excited to participate in TD Tree Days
this year,” said Executive Director of Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Jacqueline
Buck. “It is an honor to work alongside TD Bank as we continue to promote urban
forestry in Columbia."

Bank supports local tree planting

By: John

On: August 19, 2019

In: Business, Non Profit

TD Bank has selected Keep the Midlands Beautiful to participate in TD Tree Days, a community-based program that expands urban forests and green spaces inContinue Reading

Newberry Opera House prepares for new season

By: John

On: August 19, 2019

In: Entertainment, Events

The Newberry Opera House is set to unveil its 22nd season. With new programming and new paint on walls, The Opera House is ready toContinue Reading

S.C. Jazz Masterworks Ensemble to Perform At Harbison Theatre

By: John

On: August 19, 2019

In: Entertainment, Events

The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble to present “The Art of the Big Band” on August 24 The South Carolina Jazz Masterworks Ensemble is comprised ofContinue Reading

Multi-agency sex-sting operation led by Richland County Sheriff’s Dept.

By: John

On: August 19, 2019

In: Sheriff's Report

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. It has been a testing two weeks for the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD). First was the successful RCSD-led stingContinue Reading

Coroner’s office re-dedicates county cemetery

By: John

On: August 15, 2019

In: Community News, Government

The Coroner’s Office unveiled the first round of improvements made at the Richland County Cemetery during a re-dedication ceremony Tuesday morning. A new fence surroundsContinue Reading

Richland 2 faces soaring food debt

By: John

On: August 15, 2019

In: Education

By Al Dozier Richland District 2 reported almost $242,000 in debts owed by families for student school meals. Those eye-popping numbers were received in aContinue Reading

District 2 to hold special event for students changing schools

By: John

On: August 15, 2019

In: Education

Sixth- and ninth-graders in Richland Two will get a head start on the new school year by participating in either Step-Up to Sixth or FreshContinue Reading

M.O.M. Sale set for August 17

By: John

On: August 15, 2019

In: Community News, Events

Multiples of the Midlands (The MoM Club) will host its fall/winter consignment sale August 17 from 7 am to noon. The M.O.M. (Mothers of Multiples)Continue Reading

Brookhaven community honored

By: John

On: August 15, 2019

In: Community News, Public Safety

At the recent National Night Out in the Brookhaven Community the Richland County Sheriff’s Department gave the community the Sheriffs Crime Watch of Excellence Award.Continue Reading

Comet service enhancements start Monday

By: John

On: August 15, 2019

In: Community News

The Comet will be implementing service enhancements this Monday, August 19. In an effort to improve on-time performance, many Comet routes will be rescheduled inContinue Reading

Black Philanthropy Month underway

By: John

On: August 15, 2019

In: Civic

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, invites the community to join the annual Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) celebrations throughout August 2019.Continue Reading

Bank supports local tree planting (Page 266)

Bank supports local tree planting

Newberry Opera House prepares for new season

S.C. Jazz Masterworks Ensemble to Perform At Harbison Theatre

Multi-agency sex-sting operation led by Richland County Sheriff’s Dept.

Coroner’s office re-dedicates county cemetery

Richland 2 faces soaring food debt

District 2 to hold special event for students changing schools

M.O.M. Sale set for August 17

Brookhaven community honored

Comet service enhancements start Monday

Black Philanthropy Month underway

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