Kids get chance to flex artistic muscles
A nontraditional venue — the Drew Wellness Center — has become a gallery for student art aimed at instilling the benefits of wellness and good nutrition.“Put Brain and Brawn Together,” an exhibit at the center, portrays the ideas of Richland 1 students, from elementary through high school, on what it means to have a healthy lifestyle.
Man charged with sex assault
A Lexington County man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman as he held her and her aunt hostage for more than five hours Saturday, authorities said Monday.Steven Ross Johnson, 38, is charged with criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, assault and battery with intent to kill and two counts each of spousal sexual battery and kidnapping, Sheriff James R. Mettssaid.
Candidates take broad shots at each other
There was no opening bell during Monday’s debate between candidates for S.C. comptroller general, but both incumbent and challenger wasted little time before taking swings and jabs at the other.Host Andrew Gobeil said he wanted to keep the debate focused on issues, but started the discussion by mentioning the 2004 van ride taken by Republican incumbent Richard Eckstrom.
Hopefuls debate how to run office
Cheryl Footman said God told her to run for state office in January, but he didn’t specify which one, said Footman in an election debate Monday with Secretary of State Mark Hammond.The teacher from Orangeburg said she thought about running for state superintendent of education but chose instead to run as the Democratic candidate for S.C. secretary of state.
Things to do in the Midlands, Oct. 10
FAMILY EVENTSCOLUMBIA MARIONETTE THEATRE: “Pinocchio,” 11 a.m., 3 p.m. Saturdays. 401 Laurel St. $4; free, ages 2, younger. (803) 252-7366; www.strungout.org.
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