Richland First Steps has announced its participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This program provides free meal benefits to children from families enrolled in Family Independence (FI) assistance units or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ensuring access to nutritious meals that promote growth and development. The USDA CACFP upholds a commitment […]
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SEC Food Fight helps raise almost $30,000 for USC food pantries
The University of South Carolina community banded together to raise almost $30,000 for food pantries across campus and defeat LSU in the SEC Food Fight from October 1-11. In total, $29,438 was donated to food pantries at USC with $22,591 donated directly to the Gamecock CommUnity Shop. Donations also included 23,168 items—either food or clothing—as well as 405 meal swipe […]
Rickenmann seeks second term
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann is running for a second term as mayor of Columbia. “I think we are in the middle of a tremendous amount of growth all the way across the board,” Rickenmann said. “We are in a really great place as a city. We have a record amount of investment internally into our infrastructure. We are seeing record investments […]
Lumpkin battling for District 4 seat
Julie Lumpkin wants to be the District 4 City Councilperson. “I decided to run for the City Council District 4 seat to represent the district where I’ve lived for over 40 years and to contribute to the City of Columbia, which has been a Lumpkin family home for several generations,” Lumpkin said. “Having been interested in running for elected office […]
Fulmer eyes mayor’s seat
Wade Fulmer Jr. is running for mayor of Columbia. “I believe the city system requires due response and transparent policy, not a culture of rhetoric, silence, or distraction,” Fulmer said. “It doesn’t need a lack of discernment, misleading delays, sweep around, or making excuses for inaction. There must be a response and a reply to the residents for health and […]
Bussells campaigning for another term
Dr. Aditi Bussells is running for a second term as one of the two At-Large representatives on Columbia City Council. “When I first ran, Columbia had been falling behind nearby cities for decades, and I made a commitment to put people first and bring a results-driven approach to city government,” Bussells said. “I’ve kept that promise. We’ve made historic progress […]
Herbert working toward reelection
Tina Herbert is seeking a second term as the District 1 representative on Columbia City Council. “While we have made some significant progress and investments in District 1 (initiated the mobile food market, rehabilitated homes in older communities, built a new park in the Belmont community, and stood up for the Office of Neighborhood Engagement), we still need to work […]
Johnson running for At-Large seat
Sam Johnson is running for one of the two Columbia City Council At- Large seats. “I’m running because Columbia’s future belongs to all of us, and we, honestly, can’t afford to sit on the sidelines,” Johnson said. “This campaign is about building a safer, more inclusive, and more vibrant city where every single person’s voice matters and every family has […]
Williams hoping for a chance to represent District 1
Christa Williams is running for the Columbia City Council District 1 seat. “I am a small business owner who is running for Columbia City Council District 1 because I believe that the working people who live in the city deserve to have a voice,” Williams said. “When we as working people have our backs against the wall, we need a […]
Re: “A Can of Whup Up” by Mike Cox
Letter to the EditorSure did enjoy reading this observation. And hope you will write more and often on the subject.
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