SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation is now accepting applications for the Wanda June Humphrey Nursing Scholarship, a $1,000 award supporting registered nurses in Richland County who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or higher. Created in 2009, the scholarship honors the legacy of Wanda June Humphrey, a registered nurse who dedicated […]
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Better Together: The power of generosity with Carrie Kemerer
Discover how generosity transforms lives and communities with Carrie Kemerer. Tune in to Better Together for inspiring insights.
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Shelby’s Karl Milliron makes downtown investment with new restaurant and boutique hotel project
SHELBY — Karl Milliron said he wants to help another entrepreneur fulfill a dream. The first step in making that happen was finalized about two weeks ago. Midwest Consulting & Management, LLC, purchased 58-60 West Main St. in Shelby — the former First National Bank building — from Linville Enterprises, LLC, on June 13 for […]
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Shelby Foundation announces new board chair
SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation on Thursday announced Jason McCoy as the new chair of its Board of Trustees. A lifelong Shelby resident and long-time foundation supporter, McCoy steps into the leadership role with deep ties to the community, years of board experience, and a passion for building a stronger future for all who call […]
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Shelby Foundation’s 1st grant cycle of 2025 closes on March 21
SHELBY – The Shelby Foundation is now accepting applications for its first grant cycle of 2025, with a deadline of March 21. This opportunity is open to local non-profits, government entities, and educational institutions that serve Shelby residents. “As a foundation, this is how we give back,” said Carrie Kemerer, executive director of The Shelby […]
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Strength in numbers: 100+ Women for Shelby sees significant growth in 2024
A rising number of members raised the thought to reflect this growth through the initiative’s name — now known as 100+ Women for Shelby.
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‘If not us, then who?’: Shelby Foundation begins work inside downtown buildings
Work inside multiple downtown Shelby buildings, purchased in March by The Shelby Foundation, is officially underway.
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Donors award $115K in scholarships to graduating Shelby seniors
SHELBY — Shelby High School’s graduating seniors received thousands of dollars in scholarships this month and a significant amount came from The Shelby Foundation. Through the generosity of donors and through 32 different scholarship funds housed at the Foundation, $115,000 in scholarships were awarded to district graduates. “No other school district in the area provides […]
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Shelby Foundation announces investment in historic downtown
The Shelby Foundation has purchased 62/64 and 70/72 West Main St., and the parcel located directly behind at 65 Wall St. in downtown Shelby.
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Nursing scholarship available at The Shelby Foundation
SHELBY — There is a nursing scholarship available at The Shelby Foundation in honor of Wanda June Humphrey. Humphrey was a registered nurse who provided care to the community of Shelby for over 26 years. Always the visionary, she recognized the need for nurses to continually embrace life-long learning. The Wanda June Humphrey Nursing Scholarship […]