Wells Fargo Stagecoach Arrives to Announce Border to Border Hunger Challenge

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 8:27am

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.

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GR8 Job, Graduates!

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 11:22am

Have a child graduating kindergarten, high school or college this year?

Show them and your neighbors just how proud you are of their GR8 job.

Send a photograph of your graduate, along with the following information, to tjennings@wistv.com :

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UniverSoul Circus returns to Columbia

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 8:41am

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

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Chamber member Beverly Browder dies

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 1:58pm

A member of the Fairfield County Chamber passed away last Friday.

Beverly Browder (72) was well-known for her beautiful voice.

Beverly had been professionally trained and performed in many of the local churches and special events throughout her life.

Beverly and her husband Bill were members of the Chamber for years.

A memorial service for Beverly Cook Browder was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2012, at St.

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Faith, Fun and Fish on Lake Wateree

Submitted by Renee Standera on Sunday, May 13th, 5:21 pm

RIDGEWAY, SC (WIS) - Kids in Ridgeway got a chance to have fun and fish, while learning about faith Saturday afternoon.

It was the fifth annual Lake Wateree Kids Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Brotherhood organization of Lake Wateree Baptist Chuch. The group gave away eight bikes and more than $500 in fishing gear and gift cards.

Before the kids' catches were weighed, the group gathered for a devotion.

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American Board Hosts Education Jobs Event to Recruit S.C. Teachers

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 3:34pm

American Board Hosts Education Jobs Event to Recruit S.C. Teachers

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.

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Richland County Bridge Tops AAA¹S 2012 List of Substandard Bridges

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 8:38am

A 54-year old bridge in Richland County carrying more than half a million vehicles a week is rated South Carolina’s top substandard bridge for the eleventh time, according to AAA Carolinas.