“Heroes in Blue” transforms into “Serve & Connect”
A Midlands based organization promoting positive relations between police and private citizens is changing its name – and expanding its reach in the community.
Kassy Alia
Free Mardi Gras Columbia Festival to take over City Roots Farm Saturday
The 8th annual free Mardi Gras Columbia Festival will take over City Roots Farm Saturday for a full day of revelry.
With handful of days remaining, diners support “Feed an Officer” campaign in full force
Heroes in Blue, a nonprofit committed to improving relations between law enforcement and community members, is in the midst of its 3rd annual Feed an Officer campaign.
A “Knight” of Honor to Support Men and Women in Blue
Columbia-based non-profit Heroes in Blue will host A Knight of Honor later this month to raise money for its mission of bridging the gap between law enforcement and community members.
Feed an Officer Campaign Kicks Off
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Heroes in Blue’s “Feed an Officer” campaign runs through December 11. Visit a participating restaurants and simply, donate. All donations will be delivered to local departments in Richland and Lexington Counties on December 14th. The idea is to show appreciation for men and women in blue by treating them to a special lunch. On Sunday, December 4,…
Watch: Kassy Alia Celebrates Husband Through ‘Heroes In Blue’
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — Turning tragedy into triumph. Months after her husband, Forest Acres Police Officer Greg Alia was shot and killed in the line of duty, Kassy Alia is using her personal experience to honor men and women she calls “Heroes in Blue.” Shortly after her husbands death, Alia started the hashtag ‘HeroesinBlue’ and has since turned it into…
Widow of Fallen Forest Acres Officer Continues Mission of ‘Heroes in Blue’
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Since the death of her husband, a Forest Acres police officer, Kassy Alia has been hard at work advocating for families of law enforcement officers. Her husband, Gregory, was slain on Thursday, September 30, 2015 and just a few months later in March, she was helping lead the charge in raising $190,000 for the family of slain Greenville officer…
Watch: Intersection to be Renamed After Fallen Officer
The Intersection at Forest Dr. and Beltline Blvd. will be renamed after fallen Forest Acres Police Officer Greg Alia.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The intersection of Forest Drive and Beltline Boulevard will be renamed ‘Officer Gregory Thomas Alia Boulevard,’ after fallen Forest Acres police officer Greg Alia. “Greg was always my hero and I think for those who knew him he was theirs and for many others he’s really become our superhero,” said Greg’s wife, Kassy Alia. For Kassy, renaming…
