Tag: children
Little Heart Hero Day of Play to celebrate children with heart defects
The bonding event for families is back after the pandemic and more kid-friendly with a Day of Play.
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A light through the slums: Locals work to lift those in poorest parts of the world
From Columbia, South Carolina, to Colombia, South America — and Kenya, Africa — local Midlands businesses and organizations are helping to improve people’s lives.
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Candy hazards to look out for this Halloween
Make sure to check your kid’s Halloween candy.
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$1.5 million donation to expand South Carolina civil rights education
An energy infrastructure company announced a donation to expand the University of South Carolina’s Center for Civil Rights History and Research.
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36th Annual Vista Lights brings in holiday cheer
Hundreds gathered in the City of Columbia on the streets of The Vista to celebrate the 36th annual Vista Lights.
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After school weapons incidents, experts weigh in
In October, five Midlands schools students were charged with bringing weapons to schools. Experts say an increase in violence and a mental health crisis in school-aged children are parts of the puzzle.
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South Carolina prepares for vaccine rollout to children 5-11
On Friday, the FDA gave emergency authorization for the Pfizer vaccine for ages 5-11. On Tuesday, a panel of the Centers for Disease Control formally endorsed the recommendation. See where some Columbia parents stand in the debate,
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No charges filed in death of twin toddlers left in car
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford share information...
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Pfizer announces vaccine “safe and effective” for children ages five and up
On Monday, Pfizer and BioNTech said that their vaccine is safe and effective in combatting the coronavirus in children ages 5 to 11.
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A kids-eye view of the pandemic
The pandemic has affected everyone in different ways, but how have kids been processing it all? How does this new normal change the way they view the world?
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Single-parent households on the rise
Latest research suggests one in three children are being raised in single-parent households.
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Lexington Police still searching for suspects in attempted abduction
Lexington Police are hoping the community can help identify the suspects who approached two kids in their Lexington neighborhood.
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