BMX pros bring “No Hate Tour” to Columbia High in effort to prevent bullying
The students at Columbia High School were treated to quite the show Thursday morning by a group of professional BMX cyclists — all in an effort to prevent bullying.
Author: Lee Williams
$25k donation from Jim Hudson Foundation will pay for 10 AED machines at local parks
According to the American Heart Association, 23,000 young people go into cardiac arrest while exercising every year.
Prisma Health donates ambulance to C.A. Johnson High School
Principal Brenton Coe believes the ambulance will give students in their health science magnet program hands-on experiences and help them foster greater interest in an array of healthcare professions, saying, “Our students and staff now have an opportunity to extend their learning, outside of the classroom.”
Prisma Health doctors stress eye safety during April 8th’s solar eclipse
“First of all you don’t notice any pain. There are no pain fibers in the retina. So you’re getting this tremendous damage to your eyes if you’re looking at that sun unprotected, and you don’t even know it’s happening because it doesn’t hurt, but the damage can be profound. And then over the course of minutes to hours to even a few days, then the visual effects become apparent,” White says.
“K9 Godmothers” plan new memorial and walkway for fallen K9 officers, seeking community’s help
Carmen Hudson says she founded the group they call “The K-9 Godmothers” in 2011 after K-9 Fargo was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Victims Matter Rally offers support to violent crime survivors, brings attention to barriers within justice system
“We just want to move on, and we want a better life for ourselves and a better life for our children. And if it means getting our children protection and letting them move on and not go through all the mental torment they go through, I will fight. I will stand my ground, I’m not going anywhere,” she says.
Demolition begins on Richland Mall — new era of retail, restaurants, and apartments on the way
FOREST ACRES, SC (WOLO) — Wednesday morning marked the end of an era as demolition began on the iconic Richland Mall in Forest Acres. But once the building comes down, local officials say a new era will begin. The original Richland Mall was erected in 1961 and was then revamped as the Richland Fashion Mall in 1988. But in recent…
First look at Lexington Two’s new Performing Arts Center, set to open May 1st
But the main attraction is its 1,500 seat theatre — complete with a full orchestra pit, manual rigging, overhead catwalks, four dressing rooms, a green room, and catering kitchen.
Congressman Clyburn seeks reelection, emphasizes accomplishments of Biden administration
“Well you can go down through history and you will see what the importance is of one vote. And I tell people if you are interested in this democracy continuing to move forward, your part in that is to cast an informed vote. Not just to go vote. But be informed about who you’re voting for and why you’re voting,” Clyburn says.
Medical students surprised with residency locations during USC’s “Match Day”
At exactly 12 o’clock on Friday, medical students across the country found out what city they’ll be going to for their residencies in what’s known as “Match Day.” And the same is true for future doctors right here at the University of South Carolina, as they gathered at Central Energy on Gregg Street for a celebration that’s years in the making.
