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Benedict College Set To Refurbish Campus Walking Track

Submitted by Marissa Silver, Community Blogger

Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 2:34pm

Benedict College Set To Refurbish Campus Walking Track

Starting in April, the Campus Walking Track next to Mays Arena at Benedict College will be refurbished. Benedict College won $10,000 from the 2012 Home Depot Retool Your School Competition. The new Campus Walking Track will have improved green space and will help to improve access to the student fitness area.

Don’t forget to vote for this year’s Home Depot Retool Your School Competition at www.retoolyourschool.com .

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WKHS teacher receives award from VFW

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 3:16pm

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8738 names White Knoll High teacher,1st Sgt. David Pelley, VFW High School Teacher of the Year.

Pelley was also named Patriot of the Year by the Lexington Knights of Columbus.

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PHMS teacher wins Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Monday, January 14th, 2013, 4:23pm

PHMS teacher wins Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) selected Pleasant Hill Middle Teacher Steven Woodyard as the 2012 VFW South Carolina Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year.

VFW Post 8738 in Lexington nominated Woodyard for the state award. He will represent South Carolina in the National Citizenship Education Teacher Award competition in March.

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Partial Trail Closing At Riverfront Park

Submitted by Marissa Silver, Community Blogger

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012, 3:23pm

Partial Trail Closing At Riverfront Park

Due to construction work associated with the Broad River Bridge project, the north end of the walking trail at Riverfront Park near the Broad River Bridge will be closed from Monday, December 10 through Friday, December 14.

The Riverfront Park itself will remain open throughout the time of construction and the public will still have access to the walking trail leading up to the construction barricades at the 2 mile marker. City Parks and Recreation officials are asking the public to use the Laurel Street park entrance and to avoid the barricaded end of the trail.

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Come Out The Holiday Season With The Historic Columbia Foundation

Submitted by Marissa Silver, Community Blogger

Friday, November 30th, 2012, 3:30pm

Historic Columbia Foundation

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Street closures announced for NYE fireworks test December 2

Submitted by Marissa Silver, Community Blogger

Thursday, November 29th, 2012, 3:19pm

Street closures announced for NYE fireworks test December 2

On Sunday, December 2nd from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Main Street in downtown Columbia between Pendleton and College Streets will be closed.

The street will be shut down to test the fireworks that will be used during the Famously Hot NYE celebration.

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Help The Colonial Life Arena To Celebrate 10 Years In Columbia

Submitted by Marissa Silver, Community Blogger

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012, 2:42pm

As Colonial Life Arena prepares to mark its 10th anniversary in November 2012, they are asking you to submit your favorite event memory through an online contest on their website at www.ColonialLifeArena.com. Submit your memory by November 9 for the chance to win the use of an Executive Suite for a concert or family show during the 2012-2013 season, which will be based on availability.

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