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First Choice kicks off the school year with backpacks and free groceries
Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — Believe it or not the school year is right around the corner and families want to start the year off on the right foot. This time of the year can bring a lot of added stress for you and your wallet. “It’s a lot that...
New vegan cafe officially opening Tuesday in Columbia on North Main Street
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities announced that More Vegan Cafe, is set to officially open downtown on North Main Street this week. The new vegan eatery is located at 4622 North Main Street and will offer plant-based dishes infused with Italian, Caribbean, American, and Asian influences. More Vegan Cafe has been open since March; however, city officials have scheduled its official grand opening and ribbon-cutting press conference at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Soda City Live: Find your new best friend during the Pick Me! SC pet adoption event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Sponsored by Pick Me! SC. Looking for a furry friend? Now’s a great time to do it. More than 90 shelters and organizations across the state are participating in Pick Me! SC, a statewide pet adoption event. From July 20-28, participating locations are providing free...
Join the Richland County Guardians of the Night K9 5K run
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hosting its annual Guardians of the Night K9 5K race/run on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. This event raises funds for the K9 team, covering costs for training,...
National fitness studio opens Columbia location
A national fitness studio has opened a location in Columbia. City officials helped welcome Hotworx Fitness Studio with a ribbon cutting ceremony at its location at 4464 Devine St., Suite G. At-Large City Councilwoman Dr. Aditi Bussells, Columbia Economic Development staff, Chamber of Commerce representatives and Hotworx business owners all gave remarks about the continued growth and investment in Columbia, according to a news release.
ColaEats Coalition to distribute $120 food gift cards in three school districts
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Since April, the ColaEats Coalition has been working to reduce summer food insecurity among children in three local school districts, raising over $80,000. They have aimed to reduce summer food insecurity among eligible children in Richland One, Richland Two, and Lexington/Richland Five school districts.
WECO “Love Local” Business Tour of Chayz Lounge, WECO Bottle & Biergarten, new Crave Artisan Market
Chaye Alexander of Chayz Lounge, Phillip Blair of WECO Bottle and Biergarten, and Lewis Williams of Crave Artisan Market are perfect fits for our ‘Love Local’ promotion,” said Tim James, president and CEO of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. “All three enrich the hospitality landscape and make our community more attractive.”
Microsoft outage disrupts flights, sows chaos at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — The global Microsoft outage has been affecting flights and causing confusion at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Alike several airports around the country that have reported cancellations and delays. It all started around 4 a.m. when airport officials began feeling the impact of the global Microsoft...
Soda City Live: Attend a free movie screening to benefit teens living with sickle cell anemia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is hosting a free movie night to benefit teens who are living with sickle cell anemia. On July 24 at 7 p.m. at Spotlight Cinemas near the old Columbia Mall, bring your friends and family to watch Sidney Poitier’s “A Warm December” movie that chronicles the love story of a person living with sickle cell anemia.
Free literary arts workshop for youth at historic Harriet Barber House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — SC Humanities, in partnership with South East Rural and Community Outreach (SERCO), is offering a free literary arts workshop for youth aged 6-15. The sessions will be held at the Historic Harriet Barber House in Hopkins, SC, on Saturdays, July 20, July 27, August 10, and August 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Cake Obsession: A Sweet Success Story
Founded in 2018 by Katrina Peaks, The Cake Obsession has quickly become a premier provider of custom-designed confections in Blythewood, South Carolina. Peaks, a University of South Carolina graduate with a degree in History, made an unexpected career shift from business analysis to cake artistry. The inspiration for The Cake...
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