Retired Richland County deputy sheriffs and others making deliveries By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Less than one day after delivering 80 Thanksgiving Week dinners to senior citizens across Columbia and the Midlands, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) Project H.O.P.E. was at it again: This time collecting 300 “love bags”Continue Reading
Like many of you, I have powerful memories of holidays from my childhood. Christmas snowglobes, nutcrackers, twinkling lights and staying in my pajamas all day long! There are lots of images, smells and things that rest peacefully in my memory, but mostly there are feelings. That’s what a holiday reallyContinue Reading
Jukebox Memories for Alzheimer’s is now rescheduled for next year as public health officials warn of a second and third wave of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases around the country. The event was originally scheduled for March 27, 2020 at Seawell’s located at 1125 Rosewood Drive in Columbia and then rescheduled forContinue Reading
Local chiropractors Dr. Matt Boyeson and Dr. Amanda Boyeson-Oldaker of Midlands Family Chiropractic have literally gone to the dogs. Using their knowledge and skill to help the four legged variety of joint pain sufferers, instead of just the two legged type, the doctors are treating dogs and cats suffering fromContinue Reading
St. Andrews Optimists recently hosted Jack Sloan as their breakfast speaker. Sloan is the Director of Development for Pawmetto Lifeline. He serves with a large formal staff, eight veterinarians, and at one time or another more than 800 volunteers. The overall goal of the facility is giving its animals safe,Continue Reading
For the first time, Special Olympics South Carolina will not be able to hold any of their in-person gala events. In a typical year there are three – Special Night for Special Olympics in Charleston, Give to Gain Gala in Columbia and the Greenville Gala in Greenville. The 2020 SpecialContinue Reading
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s looked different this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of hosting a large in-person gathering in Columbia, participants walked as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails wherever they chose in the community October 24. To date,Continue Reading
“Exceptional individuals with different abilities.” This is the motto of the Babcock Foundation, three members of which spoke recently to St. Andrews Optimists. Babcock Foundation works to enable people with disabilities to enjoy normal lifestyles. In the words of the Babcock presenters, a life with disabilities should not be aContinue Reading
On November 14 , 2020, The SC State Farmers Market in conjunction with The Midlands Crafters Association will host a FREE family event for the community. This event will host over 100 vendors, crafters, and local businesses from all over the Midlands. There is FREE admission and FREE parking; everyoneContinue Reading
A grant has been awarded to Mission Lexington by Lexington Medical Center Foundation for prescription medications in the amount of $5,000. “We’re beyond grateful to Lexington Medical Center for their continued support through this grant,” said Robin W. Bowers, Executive Director of Mission Lexington. “This continued partnership allows us toContinue Reading
Caregivers Need Your Help! No one has been hit harder during the pandemic than family caregivers. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other chronic illness is a full time and unpaid job. Now more than ever, these families need hope and relief from pandemic challenges like reduced support systems, isolationContinue Reading