The Columbia Police Department Foundation is set to hold its first Golf Tournament Fundraiser on October 28, starting at 10 a.m. The event will take place at Fort Jackson Golf Club, located at 3652 Inchon Road, Columbia. Proceeds from the tournament will support the Columbia Police Foundation’s mission to enhanceContinue Reading
The District Five Foundation is holding a fundraiser, Meet Me at the Gala, on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Corporate Conference Center (169 Laurelhurst Ave). The event aims to raise funds to support student nutrition, provide teacher grants, further student education through research grants, and assist families in emergency situationsContinue Reading
TV Star, Christian Entrepreneur, and Author Here to Support Providence Home Columbia – Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson is making an exclusive appearance in Columbia to benefit Providence Home, a Christ-focused ministry that provides temporary housing and permanent hope for men overcoming the challenges of drugs, alcohol, and incarceration. Robertson’sContinue Reading
As the new school year approaches, Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is organizing a school supply drive to support foster children in the community. With most local students returning to class in August, CASA is seeking donations of essential school supplies to help these children succeed academically. YouContinue Reading
St. Pat’s in Five Points marked its 42nd season by honoring 40 Midlands-area charities and nonprofit organizations during its annual charitable check presentation on May 14 at Andy’s Deli, located at 2005 Greene Street in Columbia. “Not only does this festival bring our community together, but being able to donateContinue Reading
Chief Terrence Green proudly announces the 6th Annual Lexington Police Department Foundation Golf Tournament, scheduled for Monday, April 29, 2024, at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club. This esteemed event serves a noble purpose: to provide vital funding for the Lexington Police Department Foundation, bolstering our officers, department, and community-focusedContinue Reading
From November 13 – December 12, the Midlands Gaming Coalition (MGC) will be holding its annual Toy Drive for MUSC’s Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. There will be drop off locations around Columbia including every McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates office, and The Side Deck in Lexington. Gamez Block is offering 10Continue Reading
The Big Red Barn Retreat has announced this year’s Big Red Barn Retreat Fall Jam at the Ballpark will feature Grand Ole Opry Member and Multi-Platinum songwriter and country music artist Chris Janson. The concert will be held October 7 at Segra Park. Gates open at 5 p.m. Janson isContinue Reading
Mr. Jerry Bellune, popular journalist and founder of The Lexington County Chronicle newspaper, has donated $1,400 worth of new leadership books to Turning Pages SC, the oldest adult literacy council in South Carolina. Turning Pages SC teaches adults to read through personalized, one-on-one tutoring that is free of cost. TheirContinue Reading
Richland County Sheriff’s Department sets fundraising record two years in a row By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) has broken the record for most money raised in central South Carolina by an organization on a single day atContinue Reading
During the month of August, Carolina Ale House is teaming up with Budweiser to raise funds to support Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of U.S. service members who have fallen or have become disabled in the line of duty. Patrons areContinue Reading