The Richland County Foundation has served its community for 75 years, and as more years pass it continues to find ways to get more community members involved with giving back. The Friendly House was one of the very first recipients of RCF back in 1948. With the foundation’s help, the Friendly House was able to […]
Tierra Thomas, Content Specialist
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Renaissance Theatre redesigns website using DRM; making it accessible on all platforms
In the past, organizations could get away with not updating their websites for 10 years at a time. However, as technology advances and more options become available for people to browse the internet, a person’s internet experience can differ from someone else’s depending on the device they use. The Renaissance Theatre website recently went through […]
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LSS Lutheran Village Assisted Living gives peace of mind to families throughout COVID-19
On every Memorial Day for the past 75 years, Dick Algeo, a World War II veteran, plays taps at the Savannah cemetery on Chapel Hill. Due to COVID-19, he came close to breaking that yearly tradition. Algeo’s daughter, Kate Wilkins, recently moved him into LSS Lutheran Village Assisted Living in late February. At that time, […]
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Richland County Job and Family Services seeks more child care providers
During a nationwide pandemic, child care has never felt more important than now. Parents need reassurance that their child will be safe in their learning environment while also knowing they’re in excellent hands. As homeschooling becomes more feasible this school year, so has in-home child care providing. After receiving over $50,000 in grant money, the […]
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Madison Early Childhood Learning Center moves into new building after 35 years
At 18 years old with a 1-year-old and working first shift as an STNA, Cheyenne Hardin needed to find a convenient, reliable and trustworthy childcare provider. She went through several websites, desperately searching for a provider, but none of them fit the bill for her. She wanted an educational environment, a nurturing environment and a […]
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Westbrook Country Club provides all-in-one vacation spot as renovations continue into 2021
For 105 years, Westbrook Country Club has served Richland County residents well with its pristine and devine golf course. The Westbrook Rising Campaign will continue to expand the club’s amenities to the current facility. After raising $2.9 million through memberships alone, the Westbrook Country Club will be able to successfully manage a list of projects […]
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Healing Hearts Counseling Center offers a second chance at life
Editor’s Note: This is the first of an ongoing series on mental health through the campaign KnowItB4UNeedIt, which encourages community members to educate themselves on the social services Richland county has to offer. These stories encompass local mental health services and ways to get help and know before you need it. Sam Ramirez, 30, can’t […]
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Digital signage software serves as engagement tool for restaurants with their customers
Skyline Chili’s is world renowned for their delicious Cheese Coney’s and 3-ways, no question. However, in order for the local restaurants to thrive, they need to make an impact in terms of engagement. The Skyline Chili located in Ontario has been around for over 10 years, but as new trends came, and new ways to […]
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Ashland Pregnancy Care Center raises over $100,000 after banquet
ASHLAND — The Ashland Pregnancy Care Center celebrated its 14th Annual Banquet event on August 6, which invited over 850 participants to share in the center’s phenomenal work for families. The event was held virtually with over 70 table hosts including more that 15 churches in the Ashland area that hosted watch parties. “But what’s really […]
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Ashland University student receives scholarship through Spherion Corporate Connection Program
In 2018, 18 year old Becca Duckworth graduated high school, preparing to take her next steps toward becoming a full-fledged adult by attending Ashland University to major in early childhood education. However, she also knew that while branching into her field of study, she wanted a steady job. Not the typical job a teenager at […]