Koon’s Watch In 2019 alone, 126 people were killed in vehicles at railroad crossings, according to data from the Federal Railroad Administration. Of the fatal collisions that year, 94 occurred after the driver went around lowered crossing gate arms, which is a 10-year high. In fact, from 2015-2019, there wereContinue Reading
Nicole Amelio-Casper, award-winning Documentarian and S’Alfrico Watson Grant, awardwinning cinematographer were on location, September 18 th and 19th at Celebration Freedom Foundation and Black Rooster Restaurant in Columbia, SC filming a new documentary entitled “Hidden Wounds.” Hidden Wounds will tell the raw story of the “military experience” downrange, the dynamicwhileContinue Reading
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster presented the Order of the Palmetto, the states highest civilian honor to CFF Board Member Dan Hennigan. Governor McMaster made the presentation at the city of Columbia 9/11 memorial ceremony this year and recognized Dan’s significant work to honor the sacrifice of firefighters who diedContinue Reading
With a laser focus on providing students and staff the safest environment possible during the ongoing pandemic, public charter school East Point Academy signed a COVID testing partnership with Nephron Pharmaceuticals. The agreement allows any current East Point Academy staff member or student access to a very reliable COVID-19 testContinue Reading
Lexington County School District One’s Center for Law and Global Policy, in partnership with the Center for Media Arts, Design and Production, WIS News 10, and The Post and Courier, will hold a debate between Republican Congressman Joe Wilson and Democratic Challenger Adair Ford Boroughs. Both are running forContinue Reading
A special dining event will be held outdoors under the covered concourse at Segra Park. The menu features traditional ballpark favorites, plus wraps, salads, and great appetizers. The event will be held rain or shine as all tables (and musicians) are under a cover. Segra Park When: Thurs, Oct. 1,Continue Reading
The Capital City/ Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is hosting a Fall Porch Party on Thursday, October 1st, 11am-6pm. The organization invites you to shop for NEW Lake Murray merchandise, check out the “FALLing” prices on old merchandise and enjoy food and beverages from the Dupree food truck. TheContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Martial artist and global expedition leader Tom Mullikin was unanimously appointedchairman of the board of directors of the South Carolina Black Belt Hall of Fame, inSept. 2020. He was unanimously selected for induction into the Hall of Fame in May2019. “We are thrilled to takeContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement on reports that the U.S. Marine Corps is considering a proposal to close Parris Island: “The news that the Marine Corps is considering closing the storied base at Parris Island, South Carolina, is alarming and disappointing, to say the least. Marine Corps RecruitContinue Reading
The Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2020 has been cancelled due to the pandemic. With the very limited number of persons allowed on the cemetery grounds at any one time, the ceremony has been canceled and will not be rescheduled for 2020. HOWEVER, the sponsorshipsContinue Reading