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

The American Board, a non-profit dedicated to recruiting and certifying teachers in South Carolina, will host a public event on how local residents can become certified South Carolina teachers.

The Mid-Carolina chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness has announced the host committee for its 5th Annual NAMIWalks 5k event on May 19, 2012 at the West Columbia Riverwalk. By joining the host committee, these local business, healthcare, media, & community leaders are voicing their support for NAMI Mid-Carolina and its mission to break the stigma of mental illness in the Midlands.

 “We’d like to see people become more comfortable with the subject of mental illness,” says NAMI Mid-Carolina President Jack Balling.