2023-05-12
Goodwill Receives Workforce Grant
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) recently received a grant from Truist Foundation to support the continued growth of its Clean Tech Accelerator program, a workforce development initiative preparing individuals for careers in the clean technology industry. The grant will allow GIUMSC to serve additional participants,
Education Impact: Public review for social studies standards open through October 9
By Sarah Ostergaard In July, I wrote about an upcoming public comment period for the draft Social Studies standards to be used in South Carolina schools in the next standards cycle, starting in 2028. The draft standards are now open for public review and feedback through October 9. Education affects
Chapin opens region play
Photos by Chapin sports By Thomas Grant Jr. The “second season” for Chapin football starting Friday night in The Swamp. The Eagles face River Bluff in the Region 4-5A opener for both teams. “Nothing good, nothing bad really matters what we’ve done the last six weeks,” Eagles’ head coach
Suspect shot after exchanging gunfire with deputies
LEXINGTON, S.C. — A West Columbia man is hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with Lexington County deputies early Friday morning. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said the incident began shortly after
Carnaval del Barrio returns to Columbia Saturday
Free festival celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music, food, cultural performances and family activities COLUMBIA, S.C. — Carnaval del Barrio, one of the Midlands’ largest celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month,
State Museum to host Accessibility Morning this Saturday
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina State Museum will host an Accessibility Morning Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m., offering individuals, families and groups a more disability-friendly museum
Epworth Donation
Lisa Livingston Fusco,Senior Director of Development and Communications at Epworth Children’s Home receives a scholarship check from members of GFWC St. Andrews Woman’sClub, Gail Elfert, Missy Klopfer, Linda Davis and