Fort Jackson dishes out Thanksgiving feast to trainees and soldiers
In total, over 3,500 pounds of turkey, 3,600 pounds of ham, 6,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables, and thousands of pies will be dished out.
Author: Lee Williams
“Our families are hungry the day after Thanksgiving” — Harvest Hope helps fight food insecurity year-round
For many low-income families throughout the Midlands, Thanksgiving can be a reminder of the food insecurity they face on a daily basis.
Crews respond to fire at GFL Environmental, closing portion of Farrow Road in both directions
According to the Columbia-Richland Fire Department, crews have responded to the scene of a 2-Alarm fire that broke out at the GFL Environmental Waste Disposal facility at 7800 Farrow Road.
Richland One teacher shares story of hope, after overcoming domestic abuse and homelessness
“It was scary. Felt alone. It was a place that I felt like, I just didn’t know if I was gonna make it the next day,” she says.
Addison Pointe Apartments set to open on Percival Road for low-income families
In partnership with Connelly Builders and Midlands Housing Trust Fund, the new Addison Pointe Apartments will provide 80 families across Richland County with affordable homes.
“Wreaths Across America” to recognize thousands of Veterans on December 14th
Governor Henry McMaster is proclaiming December as “Wreaths Across America Month” — recognizing a group that’s dedicated to honoring our Veterans throughout the country and across South Carolina.
Joseph S. Azar Community Garden honors local advocate and businessman
“This garden represents not only the concerted efforts of seniors and children, but it also represents who we are as a community, and as a city. As we continue to grow and bloom and blossom in ways that are necessary for fruitful living,” City of Columbia Councilman Ed McDowell.
Summerville man becomes 1st SC patient to receive “Hemgenix,” a $3.5 million gene therapy treatment for Hemophilia B
A Summerville man became the first person in South Carolina to undergo potentially life-changing gene therapy. The treatment took place Thursday morning at Prisma Health’s Hemophilia Treatment Center in Columbia.
New Labor and Delivery Unit set to open in Northeast Columbia this January
The wing is equipped with a newborn nursery, four specialized labor and delivery rooms, and eight postpartum recovery rooms.
South Carolina’s official Christmas Tree arrives at Statehouse, with Carolighting set for November 24th
According to members of the Columbia Garden Club, the 35-foot tall Norway Spruce made its journey from Henderson Tree Farms in Morganton, North Carolina — an area heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene.
