Daughters of local radio personality Woody Windham remember dad’s life and legacy
“I would describe him as a light that walks into a room. You know? He had a way of making everybody feel special,” says Jennifer Windham.
Author: Lee Williams
Piecewise Coffee Co. on Devine Street celebrates official grand opening
The new Piecewise Coffee Co. on Devine Street is sure to get you percolating.
Prisma Health breaks ground on new Northeast Columbia Medical Park
Michael Bundy, the CEO of the Prisma Health Midlands Market, says the new 134,000-square-foot facility will include four operating rooms, 110 examination rooms, an outpatient pharmacy for easier access to medication for patients, and more.
Claflin University awards $20,000 scholarships to 15 elementary school students
The fourth and fifth graders took part in an “MLK Oratory Competition” — reciting a three to five minute long speech from memory.
Students with special needs show off skills during “Job Olympics” event
“This is such a fun opportunity for us to host the “Job Olympics” for our students with disabilities. It gives them a chance to highlight all the skills we’re working on in our job skills classes. It gives them a chance to not only practices those skills but celebrate the hard work that they’ve done in building these skills throughout the school year,” Slatton says.
“Your change can make change” — Decorated parking meters raise money for American Heart Association
All of the change received by the colorful meters goes directly to the American Heart Association in an effort to raise money and awareness for heart health.
Hopkins Park Pool to reopen in September after closing over safety concerns 1 year ago
“We understand and we’ve heard over and over again that the people in this community want their pool back,” Lawrence says.
Fight for barrier free SC continues at 10th Annual Advocacy Day
Advocates are asking folks to reach out to their local legislators and help people with disabilities fight for better access and independence across the state. You can text JOBS, HOUSE, TRANSPORTATION, OR INCLUSION TO 72572 from your mobile phone for more information.
Bestselling author to present “A Chickadee’s Guide to Gardening” at Riverbanks Botanical Garden on May 16th
On May 16th, New York Times Best Selling Author, Dr. Doug Tallamy from the University of Delaware will present his latest findings which he calls, “A Chickadee’s Guide to Gardening.”
Columbia Fisher House celebrates 1-year anniversary, Veterans and guests respond
“It was a family. This was our family while my husband was in the hospital. And then when he passed they grieved with us. And they made everything so much better. I just don’t think I could’ve handled what I had to go through without them. We’d been married 46 and a half years,” Shugart says.
