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A first class food drive in the Midlands

Midlands residents and others across the state are being asked to make special deliveries of their own this weekend to help fight hunger.

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Rantin: Leaders’ spouses honored for their supportive roles

They are noted for their often unheralded acts of service, but the 12 Columbia area women will be front and center this weekend when The Columbia Urban League holds its annual Guild Tower Leadership Award recognition ceremony.
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Rantin: Making a case for literacy

The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division is promoting children’s literacy this week as part of its annual Community Law Week.
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USC students join in for CityServe efforts

The boxes of books and bins of food at Williams-Brice Stadium were but another sign of the community’s generosity.
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‘A front row seat’ to watch Lexington students learn

Kimberly E. Freeman enjoys her view from the front.
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Richland Library volunteers recognized

The Richland Library recently honored its top volunteers and more than 100 others during special recognition ceremonies earlier this month at the Main Library.
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AC Flora grad leads Law Review

Vordman Carlisle “Lisle” Traywick III has been elected editor-in-chief of the South Carolina Law Review, the state’s oldest and most prestigious legal publication.
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Lexington County law enforcement officers being honored for life-saving acts

Six current and former Lexington County law enforcement officers are being recognized for their life-saving efforts.
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Veterans getting a little help from some PAALS

Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services has launched its Veterans’ Important PAALS program and is seeking interested local active-duty military members and veterans who need assistance dogs.
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Rantin: Girl Scouts name Midlands ‘Women of Distinction’

Five Columbia-area women have been chosen as this year’s Women of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands.
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RANTIN: Repairing homes, touching hearts

Home Works of America is seeking volunteers for its April 20 repair blitz.