Columbia Urban League launches program to help youth with Summer work experience
Summer is here and for many students in the Midlands that means summer jobs.
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Columbia-Richland Fire held graduation ceremony for Youth Empowerment Academy participants
Inspiring the next generation of fire fighters this morning (Friday, June 20), the Columbia-Richland Fire Department held a graduation ceremony for participants in its annual Youth Empowerment Academy.
Columbia Urban League’s Annual MLK Breakfast on MLK Day!
The 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keeping the Legacy Alive Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. on Monday.
‘Cola Eats’ donating gift cards to help feed hungry students this summer
A coalition is working to help feed hungry children this summer, among those the Urban League.
Columbia Urban League’s annual Christmas food baskets giveaway starts today
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Urban League is giving back to senior citizens in need through a special food giveaway today! The Christmas food baskets giveaway starts at 11 a.m. at W. A. Perry Middle School at 2600 Barhamville Road. Curtis spoke with the non-profit’s President & CEO James T. McLawhorn Jr. & Cardinal Newman High School Principal Kelly…
Columbia Urban League calls for action after teen shootings, encourages use of its resources and programs
“We’re just here really to let the community know that we must keep hope alive, and hope means that we’re going to make investments in our young people. And that we’re not going to be paralyzed by recent incidents. That we’re gonna be motivated and encouraged — and we’re gonna fight harder,” says McLawhorn.
Columbia Urban League hosts free back to school event
Columbia Urban League is hosting a free event Saturday to help parents get their kids ready to go back to school focused and ready
Columbia Urban League’s Back to School Parent Leadership Conference this Saturday!
Columbia Urban League is hosting a free Back to School Parent Leadership Conference at the Brookland Banquet & Conference Center.
Columbia Urban League kicks off pre-apprenticeship program
The Columbia Urban League is helping put young people to work. The group kicked off its pre-apprenticeship program.
Wilkes Road residents call on city officials to help with constant flooding on their street
Some residents on Wilkes Road are calling on Columbia city officials to help fix what they claim is constant flooding on their street. The residents say they are supposed to be in a non-risk flood zone.
