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Heroic Welcome

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Friday, June 7th, 2013, 12:20pm
Heroic Welcome

The excitement was high on the last day of school at Doby's Mill Elementary, but it got a whole lot higher when 3rd grade student, Jayla Clark, was surprised by her mom, who has been deployed this school year. Tears of joy were abundant as the two were happily reunited.

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GR8 Job, graduates!

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 31st, 2013, 9:11am
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Cardholders to receive free admission first weekend of June

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 31st, 2013, 8:00am
Cardholders to receive free admission first weekend of June

Bank of America is giving bank cardholders free admission to some of the most exciting cultural venues nationwide.

Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 Bank of America will offer cardholders free access to more than 150 cultural institutions in 91 cities across the United States.

In Columbia, residents and visitors can enjoy free admission to EdVenture Children’s museum.

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Enjoy free BLT sandwiches at the State Farmers Market

Submitted by Jason Old, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, 3:03pm
Enjoy free BLT sandwiches at the State Farmers Market

Come enjoy free BLT sandwiches at the State Farmers Market in West Columbia Saturday, June 1. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is hosting the third annual BLT Day. The BLT sandwiches will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 11 a.m. in the North Farmers Shed.

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"Give OUT Day" Aims To Raise Money for LGBTQ Community

Submitted by Marissa Silver, Community Blogger
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 2:20pm
"Give OUT Day" Aims To Raise Money for LGBTQ Community

 

On May 9th four non-profit organizations in South Carolina that work with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations joined together to participate in the 1st national Give OUT Day for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender  Queer community (LGBTQ).

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South Carolina’s Largest Baby Shower To Be Held May 11th

Submitted by Marissa Silver, Community Blogger
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 2:46pm
South Carolina’s Largest Baby Shower To Be Held May 11th

 

Get ready for South Carolina’s Largest Baby Shower! On Saturday, May 11th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. drop off baby supplies to select Walmart locations in Columbia, Sumter and Florence. The supplies will then be donated directly to the Pregnancy Resource Center in your area to help expecting mothers in need.

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Letter Carriers' Annual Food Drive Set for May 11

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 1:25pm
Letter Carriers' Annual Food Drive Set for May 11

 

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 21st annual food drive to combat hunger on Saturday, May 11. Letter carriers will collect non-perishable food donations on that day as they deliver mail along their postal routes.

 

It is the nation's largest single-day food drive, and is held annually on the second Saturday in May in 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam.

 

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