SNAP shutdown highlights food insecurity, strong sense of community
As federal food assistance is denied to families, the community has come together.
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Tag: advocacy
Big Red Barn Retreat helps veterans and first responders overcome trauma
The Blythewood-based Big Red Barn Retreat aims to provide much-needed care for veterans and first responders who suffer from PTSD.
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Blind community finds support from SC organization
There are about 150,000 blind people in South Carolina. This organization supports the blind living freely without restraints.
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Advocates talk about ‘art for art’s sake’ as they lobby state lawmakers
The South Carolina Art Alliance decided to host a summit to inspire advocates the day before their annual Statehouse visit during art advocacy week.
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SC attorney: Nursing home residents overprescribed antipsychotics, creating ‘horrific situations’
Nursing homes face a rising staffing crisis. What happens when care turns into harm, turning patients into “drooling zombies”?
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Famously Hot South Carolina Pride Week underway
Want to participate in Pride Week in Columbia? Check out these LGBTQ+ events in Columbia.
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Who is speaking up for S.C. teachers?
Teachers aren’t speaking up for themselves in a time of extra stress and additional classroom obligations the president of the South Carolina Education Association said this week. Sherry East lays the blame on a “culture of fear” and intimidation tactics.
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