February 17, 2012 RSS feed / Society

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A dozen golden friends celebrate a dozen golden years

Photo and story contributed by Martha Beckman
After Jane Jannack was diagnosed with gall bladder cancer in 2000, a prayer group was formed to join Jane’s family in prayer on Thursday afternoons in the chapel at St. Martins in The Fields Episcopal Church. More...

Help Historic Columbia Foundation reach 1000 members

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Here at Historic Columbia Foundation, we’re this close to reaching an important milestone: our 1,000th member. The timing couldn’t be sweeter, with this being our 50th Anniversary year. More...

Mall walkers enjoy morning exercise, speakers, and refreshments

Richland Mall Walkers walk daily Monday through Friday beginning as early as 7:30 am. The group is co-sponsored by the Richland County Recreation Commission. More...

USC Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution elect officers

The officers for the USC Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution are (l–r) Mittie McLean, regent; Betty Jones, first vice regent; Sylvia Waldron, recording secretary; Beth More...

Dining for Women makes Ladies Home Journal and “NBC Nightly News”

By Mimi M. Maddock

In the last several weeks, Dining for Women has been in the news. Marsha Wallace, founder of Dining for Women (DWF), was featured on the “Making a Difference” segment of “NBC Nightly News” February 8, 2012. More...

USC needs volunteers for sleep study

Contributed by Sarah Clinton, Department of Exercise Science, USC

Researchers at the University Of South Carolina are recruiting for a sleep study. We are looking for volunteers for a 14 week study of the effects of spending 1 hour less in bed or following a fixed bedtime and wake time. More...


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