Site of Lakeview School honored by National Register of Historic Places
“I thoroughly feel just as warm about Lakeview today as I did back then,” says Isola Washington-Calhoun, who graduated from Lakeview High in 1947.
Author: Lee Williams
DHEC meteorologist discusses path of smoke as Canadian wildfires continue
Meteorologist Andrew Kingston with DHEC’s Bureau of Air Quality says while a precautionary alert was issued yesterday for the northern half of South Carolina, the Midlands shouldn’t experience any issues going forward on the ground level because of a slight cold front that moved through last night.
Fort Jackson celebrates 106th birthday
Brigadier General Jason Kelly says the event also highlights the diversity and the heritage of the US Army.
RCSD offers programs and camps for youth with behavioral issues
“During the whole time, we’re motivating the kids, we’re not just getting on them, yelling at them, screaming at them. We’re telling them we’re here with them all the way because we actually want them to trust in us and know we’ll be there for them through the process,” says Acox.
Mom and daughter start nonprofit to help others with auto repair costs
“A car is your means to education, to healthcare, to childcare, to employment, and even to participate within the local economy to boost it, and so a car is not just a car. And I love that our nonprofit brings that to light to show that transportation really does affect all aspects of a life — especially a family’s life,” says Williams.
Columbia Police Department rolls out online dashboards with shootings statistics
According to Holbrook, one dashboard shows shooting statistics in the area including the location of the shots, and the age, sex, and race of the victims. Another dashboard shows Shotspotter data which detects and locates gunshots within a specific area.
Peak Drift Brewing Company launches digital can printing system
Jason Snyder, Vice President of Sales and Operations with Peak Drift Brewing Company, says their new 17-ton printing program they’re calling “Peak Press” allows the brewery to directly print graphics onto cans — making the cans 100% recyclable.
SC State Museum provides autism training to Summer Camp Educators
The classes are provided by the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs.
The South Carolina State Museum and the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs are teaming up to offer training to the museum’s Summer Camp Educators, hoping to better serve children with autism and other special needs.
Fort Jackson National Cemetery holds Memorial Day service
Brigadier General Jason Kelly reminded those in attendance of the numbers of Americans lost to war — with over 400,000 Americans killed in World War II, over 58,000 in the Vietnam War, over 36,000 in the Korean War, over 4,500 in the War in Iraq, and over 2,400 during the War in Afghanistan.
Memorial Day marks beginning of ‘100 deadly days of summer’ according to SCHP
“During the 78 hour Memorial Day holiday period last year, in South Carolina, unfortunately we had 17 individuals lose their lives in vehicle related collisions,” Tidwell says.
