The Leadership Columbia Class of 2023 (LC23) has announced its partnership with Homeless No More. As part of the Leadership Columbia program, each class chooses a project that makes an impact in the community. This year’s class project is a comprehensive undertaking that includes physical enhancements to St. Lawrence Place,Continue Reading
Central Carolina Community Foundation awarded $370,000 to 14 organizations this year through its Connected Communities grant. The 14 nonprofits will launch projects that improve the quality of life in the midlands by building a more livable, equitable and just community to live, work, play and raise a family. In itsContinue Reading
Mr. Jerry Bellune, popular journalist and founder of The Lexington County Chronicle newspaper, has donated $1,400 worth of new leadership books to Turning Pages SC, the oldest adult literacy council in South Carolina. Turning Pages SC teaches adults to read through personalized, one-on-one tutoring that is free of cost. TheirContinue Reading
March is National Women’s History Month and what better way to celebrate and honor Women Service Members? If you are a Woman Servicemember, treat yourself by claiming your rightful place in history – register with the Military Women’s Memorial. If you have a Woman Servicemember in your family, honor herContinue Reading
By Curtis Loftis South Carolina State Treasurer We often like to say, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But when it comes to building better saving habits, both young and old can easily learn some new “tricks” that will help them take control of their finances. February 27Continue Reading
Television personality and performing artist, Ron Daise, is coming to the midlands for a program on Gullah Geechee heritage. Daise, known by many for his role as “Mr. Ron” on Nick Jr.’s television program, Gullah Gullah Island, will be performing Gullah Geechee Skrent (Strength) March 9 from 6:30 – 7:30Continue Reading
Television personality and performing artist, Ron Daise, is coming to the midlands for a program on Gullah Geechee heritage. Daise, known by many for his role as “Mr. Ron” on Nick Jr.’s television program, Gullah Gullah Island, will be performing Gullah Geechee Skrent (Strength) March 9 from 6:30 – 7:30Continue Reading
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), the nation’s leading nonprofit for eating disorders, is organizing its annual Columbia NEDA Walk February 25 at University of South Carolina Russell House, Columbia. NEDA Walks spread awareness about the realities of eating disorders and build supportive, local communities of hope, strength, and recovery.Continue Reading
In partnership with FatRat Da Czar, In Full Effect: A Celebration of South Carolina Hip-Hop will honor and celebrate 50 years of hip-hop in South Carolina by showcasing its four core elements: DJing, Breakdance, Graffiti art, and Rapping.The event is on February 25 from 1 – 5 pm.The lineup includes:Continue Reading
Enoree River Winery will host a 5K Wine Run race run/walk through the vineyard in support of The William C. Blackmon Athletic Memorial Foundation. The timed race will take place on March 26 beginning at 10 am. Blackmon was a longtime Newberry resident, businessman and former football letterman at NewberryContinue Reading