And the Stellar Award winner is Alana Inez. Those are the words Rice Creek Elementary School Student Alana Inez Wilson hopes to hear soon. She’s nominated in the 36th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Alana, who uses the stage name of Alana Inez, is a fourth grader at Rice Creek. She is in…
The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists here in the Second Congressional District of South Carolina and across the nation.
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced the latest initiative in his Opportunity Agenda: “Opportunity Internships.” The Office of Senator Scott, along with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and United Way Association of South Carolina, will be co-sponsoring an Opportunity Internship F…
Prisma Health will present WellFest 2021, a free health and wellness event, as a virtual experience on Saturday, May 22, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide a safe environment for attendees and presenters, WellFest 2021 will look, sound and feel different from previous …
Must everything we do have a political slant to it? Must every word we say have a political vent to it?
Allen University has been awarded top ranking status for Best Colleges In South Carolina by Intelligent.com. Allen University was listed among thousands of public institutions in the nation, and the comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and unive…
In keeping with tradition, members of the National Council of Negro Women (Columbia Section) went to SisterCare on March 24, 2021 to make a donation to celebrate Dr. Dorothy Height's birthday. The members of the NCNW Columbia Section, along with Davin Moses of Ridgeview High School, delivere…
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has awarded Allen University $100,000 to support the renovation of the Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital Restoration Project.
The community is invited to participate in a drive-by celebration for Ms. Jean Hopkins. The event is being held to celebrate her 90th birthday.
This month’s Auntie Karen "Think Big Know Bigger" Success Story features jewelry makers Nia Diggs Kai & Sprig's Creations.
To God be the glory for all the great things He has done. Rev. Dr. Azalee C. Bishop was a refreshing, vibrant, ambassador for Christ. She was known on the teaching circuit as the Encourager, one who inspires the gifts of the Holy Spirit and to mobilize ministerial kingdom builders. Widely kn…
The South Carolina Autism Society is hosting the 15th annual Strides for Autism Finale on Saturday, April 24, 2021.
A new partnership between Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. and the ISPE Foundation will provide internships to groups typically underrepresented in the pharmaceutical industry.
On Saturday, May 22nd (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.), the Gethsemane YWAs of Zion Baptist Church will be hosting a CommUNITY Baby Shower. The event is for women of the Gethsemane and the community to unite as one and support each other by providing needed items to expectant moms and new moms. Zio…
Richland County renters seeking relief from past due and unpaid rent and utilities could qualify for a COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) that opens Monday, April 5.
The application for Midlands Technical College Foundation scholarships is open for two more weeks, closing on April 15, 2021. More than 100 scholarships totaling more than $100,000 are available.
The Bulldogs will be back in force in the fall of 2021.
Senior computer science major Donald Lauer IV was recently selected as the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. South Eastern Region “Collegiate Brother of the Year.”
Allen University and Richland School District Two announce a community academic impact partnership. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) aims to create educational, arts, professional mentoring, and more for Richland School District Two students.
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced John Andoh has resigned as Executive Director. The Board has met and accepted his resignation.
The 1969 graduates of several Richland One School District high schools held an awesome Reunion on Zoom to celebrate their 70th birthdays this school year. All students invited shared the common heritage of attending either W.A. Perry or Fairwold Junior High Schools from Fall 1963-Spring 1966.
The Reedy Fork Baptist Church seeks to collaborate with community churches, our Healthcare Systems, the Center for Disease Control, and other entities to reach the vulnerable, the underserved and those disproportionately affected by the virus in the south Greenville communities.
Richland County renters seeking relief from past due and unpaid rent and utilities could qualify for a COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) that opens Monday, April 5.
The application process for Walmart’s eighth annual Open Call is now open, and the company invites South Carolina entrepreneurs dreaming of landing their products on Walmart shelves and online to apply for the opportunity to meet with Walmart buyers on June 30, 2021, via virtual pitch meetings.
SC Uplift announced that they have received the 1st Gold Certification in the state of South Carolina for Universal Living Homes. This milestone is a major move for SC Uplift on its mission to be an integral part of communities in SC.
Several South Carolina leaders and initiatives will be recognized this year by the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission (SCAAHC) in its annual “Preserving Our Places in History: Lest We Forget” award program on April 9, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. SCAAHC is pleased to announce State Se…
Chelsey Counts, a sixth-grade teacher at Dent Middle School has been selected as one of the best new teachers in Richland School District Two. Counts is the February 2021 Rookie Teacher of the Block. The award is sponsored by H&R Block, a dedicated partner of the district.
The WCS Memorial Scholarship is a non-renewable one-time cash award, awarded to the student. This scholarship will be awarded to one graduating African American high school senior who resides in the Midlands Areas and one to a senior who resides in Georgetown County.
Midlands Technical College will host its 2021 Commencement Ceremony at Segra Park in Columbia on May 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Three years after it launched its cybersecurity major, Benedict College has struck an agreement with ECPI University to give its graduates a leg up in their careers.
After a one-year hiatus due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the annual Black Cowboy Festival will return in 2021.
Being an engineer was never the plan for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University freshman Maya Benson.
AIandYou, a nonprofit platform engaging and educating communities of color about artificial intelligence (AI), announced that President and CEO of the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) A. Shuanise Washington will be joining AIandYou as a board member.
South Carolina State University will offer campus tours for prospective students and their families beginning April 1, 2021.
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) awarded SC State University 1890 Research & Extension a certificate of commendation as an outstanding program deserving of national recognition.
Allen University has been awarded top ranking status for Best Colleges In South Carolina by Intelligent.com. Allen University was listed among thousands of public institutions in the nation, and the comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and unive…
Junior mass communications major Keighla Pope has been selected to receive a “Preserving Our Places in History Award” from the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission. Pope’s documentary, titled “The Lowcountry’s Battle with COVID-10,” won in the Student Award category. The Commi…
The S.C. Department of Revenue has moved the deadline for individual income tax filing from April 15 to May 17, following guidance from the Internal Revenue Service.
When Braden Green was only three months old, Brenda and Patrick Green discovered that their son had Sickle Cell Hemoglobin C disease. Unaware of their own genetic statuses, the parents had to educate themselves on this disease and quickly learn how to manage Braden’s health. Through this lea…
Talented people need a place to perform and show off their talent. On a national level, shows such as American Idol, The Voice and Showtime at the Apollo provide a platform for rising talent.
The Columbia Housing Board of Commissioners has voted to enter a contract with Clearinghouse Community Development Financing Institution (CCDFI) to buy the Celia Saxon Shopping Center on Harden Street in Columbia, SC. The Board approved a $2.5 million purchase agreement for the sale.
I have vivid images of the Claflin University campus before the unimaginable disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The campus was teeming with unbridled optimism, buoyed by the recognition the University and the men’s basketball program had received during the 2020 CIAA Basketball Tour…
We are eagerly excited to be hosting a major event which will bring awareness to Sexual Assault Survivors and provide resources for those who need help for themselves or a friend. The Re-Discover ME S. A. S PANTY DRIVE ZOOM-A-THON will be held on April 10th, 2021 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm and s…
Bluff Road United Methodist Church in partnership with Harvest Hope Food Bank will be sponsoring a Food Drive to help families during the pandemic on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Bluff Road United Methodist Church, located at 109 Carswell Drive in Columbia, SC.
During Zion Baptist Church’s Annual Women’s Day service, Renee Martin was named the 2021 Woman of the Year.
C-SPAN announced that students in Columbia, South Carolina, are winners in C-SPAN’s national 2021 StudentCam competition. The following students from Richland Northeast High School have won prizes:
The Kemetic Institute for Health and Human Development invites you to attend its annual Celebration of Women who have made significant contributions to our community and culture. The 2021 Women of Distinction Honorees are: Dr. Deborah Davis, Dr. Germon “Mama G” Miller, Kiwan Fitch-Webster an…
In the months of February and March of 2021, Aiken Center for the Arts connects students in the area with local author Dr. Walter Curry, who initiates conversations about the past to help students shape the narratives of their future, combining education, creativity, and passion. Most recent…
The Seventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church will participate in the National Covid-19 Day of Remembrance on March 21 and will partner with Walgreens to administer Covid-19 vaccinations for eligible groups.
Columbia High School wrestlers competing in the Class 2A State Wrestling Championships March 6 took home the gold, as well as experiences that will prepare them for next season’s competitions.
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