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Red Cross Opens Shelter after Apartment Fire in Sumter

Red Cross Opens Shelter after Apartment Fire in Sumter

The Red Cross opened a shelter early this morning at the Birnie Hope Center located at 210 S.

Wells Fargo Stagecoach Arrives to Announce Border to Border Hunger Challenge

Wells Fargo Stagecoach Arrives to Announce Border to Border Hunger Challenge

On Tuesday, May 22 the South Carolina Food Bank Association (SCFBA) will hold a press event at 10:30 am to announce the Border to Border Hunger Challenge sponsored by Wells Fargo. The event at 10:30 am at 2220 Shop Road in Columbia will announce the $150,000 campaign to reduce childhood and family hunger across our entire state during the summer.

UniverSoul Circus returns to Columbia

UniverSoul Circus returns to Columbia

June 13 - 17, the UniverSoul Circus will return to Columbia with a big top thrill-ride infused with an unparalleled global mix of circus artistry, music, dance and style – all inspired by reflections of the world around US.

The UniverSoul Circus 2012 production entitled “US” – featuring Shaolin Kung Fu acrobats from China, bone-breaking contortionists with a hop-hop flair from Guinea, hilarious acrobatic comedy from South Africa, and pro-style hip hop dancers from the United States – will be performing in Columbia in the parking lot Benedict College Football Stadium

Mother of Your Community: Aubrey Norris Totten

Mother of Your Community: Aubrey Norris Totten

 

This is my mom Aubrey Norris Totten. There are many great stories but I can't pick one :). She may be crazy but that's what makes her unique! I'm married with 2 kids now but I know if i ever need anything, she'll be there to help in a heartbeat. She's an animal lover. Any stray that seems to be neglected, she'll take care off. I do know one time we found a mama possum dead but her little babies were still alive. She nursed and fed them.

American Red Cross to Hold Annual Platelet Donor Appreciation Event

American Red Cross to Hold Annual Platelet Donor Appreciation Event

The American Red Cross South Carolina Blood Services Region will recognize Florence and Columbia area platelet donors at a platelet donor appreciation breakfast 9:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium, 1127 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia.

 

The event is an opportunity for the Red Cross to honor area platelet donors and award donors who have reached significant donation milestones.

Deadline to Nominate Your Mom for Mother’s Day is May 11

Deadline to Nominate Your Mom for Mother’s Day is May 11

A day for children to honor their mothers is May 13.

There’s no better way to show the woman who carried you for nine months how much she is appreciated, than expressing it in a unique way.

Is your Mom courageous and loving?

Do you have an inspirational Mother’s Day story you would like to share?

If so, send a picture with the reason why your Mom should be named the “Mother of Your Community” to tjennings@wistv.com for a chance to feature her on our WIS Your Community website.

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Nation’s Largest Single-Day Food Drive Set for May 12

Nation’s Largest Single-Day Food Drive Set for May 12

Every second Saturday in May letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America deliver much more than mail when they walk and drive along their postal routes.