On Friday, cyclists finished their 68 mile ride for the day at Newberry College. “Ride To End Alz” is a group cycling event that covers 255 miles across the Midlands and the entire state.
“Once you know one person with autism, you know one person with autism. No two of them are the same. So this gives officers kind of the view on the spectrum of autism, what their behaviors can look like in a crisis, and that it’s not necessarily malicious or the intent is to hurt themselves or others, but how can they de-escalate the situation on scene and help this person get to safety,” Turner says.
Children attending Camp Kemo have the entire week to enjoy lots of activities like swimming, woodworking classes, arts and crafts, and horseback riding.
“The Koger Center was built and opened in January of 1989, so we have been around for over 34 years. So obviously some things need some changes,” says Marketing and Communications Director for the Koger Center, Chip Wade.
The six giraffes at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are getting some extra tender loving care lately
The City of Columbia’s Parking Services has a new amnesty program running through July 31 to help forgive any late fees that have been accrued.
Air Force One arrived at the airport just before noon on Thursday — marking the first time President Biden has been in the Midlands since December 2021 when he spoke at South Carolina State’s Commencement Ceremony.
“In giraffes that do get regular hoof care from a young age, we’re seeing a reduction in arthritis, in issues with their feet bones, less ligament and joint issues, so we’re actually seeing in the giraffes that are starting young, we’re actually able to prevent a lot of stuff,” Proveaux says.
“It would be a terrible loss to just sit and grieve all the time. You have to carry on. He would’ve carried on,” says Stanley Rawl.
“Gates are gonna open at 6:30. The actual concert will start at 8, 8:15 p.m. We’ll have bounce houses for the kids early on, and concessions will be open. So I would encourage people to get here early, and just enjoy all the atmosphere. You’ll get to hear the musicians tune up and get everything ready to go, which is kind of fun too,” Shank says.
