Segra Park to host “Southeastern BBQ Showdown,” the first of its kind in the U.S.
Mark Conway with Mark Conway Media says they’ve already received interest from food competitors across the world — including Dubai, Japan, and Australia.
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New report shines light on the effects of older adults experiencing social isolation
According to The South Carolina Institute of Mental and Public Health and The South Carolina Department on Aging, the release of its new report, entitled “Addressing Social Isolation in Older Adults as a Determinant of Health,” shines light on the health risks of social isolation in older adults and serves as a call to action for agencies around the state.
Suspect dead after shootout with deputies near Two Notch Road
“He came out shooting at our deputies. The two individual deputies that were the initial ones on scene, as soon as they arrived, and exited their vehicle, he shot at them with a pistol,” Deputy Chief Maria Yturria says.
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.
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.
