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WEST COLUMBIA (WACH) — When you get dressed every day you probably put on your shoes without thinking twice. For millions of children that’s a luxury they don’t have. A coach in the Midlands is taking steps to make sure those kids don’t have to go barefoot ever again.
Glenforest School basketball coach William Knopf greeted parents barefoot Thursday morning.
“My feet are very cold but yes they are bare,” he said.
As parents dropped off their kids for school, many handed over new shoes to support a charity called Samaritan’s Feet.
The coach is passionate about that cause. Near
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More slideshows » Read more: Local, Education, Community, News, C.A Johnson High School, Dr. Robert Balfanz, City Year, Diplomas Now
COLUMBIA (WACH) — For Taylor Hicks transitioning from middle school to high school was a big concern primarily because of peer pressure and academics.
But Hicks says thanks to a program called “Diplomas Now” its a whole new ball game.
“It teaches you to focus on your school and to focus on finding yourself,” says Hicks.
Dr. R
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More slideshows » Read more: Local, State, Economy, Politics, Education, South Carolina Arts Commission, Rusty Sox, Governor Nikki Haley, Logan Elementary School
COLUMBIA (WACH) — Students inside Jane Schwantes’ art class at Logan Elementary are creating paper flying machines.
The elementary school’s art program has blossomed in part thanks to the help of the South Carolina Arts Commission. But that could soon change.
“This is going to be a disaster particularly for our school. Our
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More slideshows » Read more: Local, State, Education, News, South Carolina State University, Dr. George Cooper, State Senator Robert Ford
ORANGEBURG (WACH) – On January 13th The South Carolina State University faculty senate delivered a no-confidence vote on President Dr. George Cooper.
But some students we talked with say that group jumped the gun.
“I feel that it’s too early. I feel that he has a lot of complications that he had to clear up before being here. Since being here he has done a pretty good job with making the campus safe and we have a productive faculty,” says Darryl Brown a senior at SC State.
The faculty senate voted 19-3 against Cooper citing a number of reasons ranging from a lack of vision for the university, overseeing the schools financial status and issues surrounding the James Clyburn transportation center.
State Senator Robert Ford says if President Cooper loves the university he should resign on his own.
Brown says this vote isn’t fair.
“They didn’t do their homework. He’s being
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With the conclusion of the fall semester and a needed winter break in Ohio, I am ready to start the New Year with a fresh awareness. Looking back on my job search over the past few months I had a whirlwind of job interviews with consulting firms, government agencies, and various nonprofits. I tackled questions like How many traffic lights are in Manhattan and explained my approach to various business challenges. Considering the difficult job market, I was excited to secure interviews and offers from organizations whose values and missions I respected. The process of getting to this point in the job search had been challenging, fun and exhilarating.
So on one cold Washington afternoon, I booked a flight back to Cleveland to discuss with my family one offer in particular. The culture and values of the Midwest fundamentally shaped me into who I am today, and it was important for me to reminisce with family and friends about all of our experiences growing up there. In being reminded of where I came from, my history, I was able to envision the future.
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