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St. Johns firefighters taking donations for Carolina Children's Charity

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Friday, March 15th, 2013, 9:59am

St. Johns firefighters taking donations for Carolina Children's Charity

JOHNS ISLAND (WCSC) - St. Johns firefighters will be stationed at a number of intersections around Johns Island this week to help raise money for Carolina Children's Charity.

Firefighters will be out with a boot in hand collecting donations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Saturday, March 16. They will be set up at the following locations:

Piggly Wiggly at Main Road and Maybank Highway
Bohicket Marina
Bears Bluff Road and Liberia Road
Freshfields Village Shopping Center
Kiawah General Store
The Island Shopping Center

Since 2004, St. Johns Fire and Rescue have raised over $60,500 for Carolina Children's Charity. These funds help special needs children with speech and physical therapy, pay co-payments for medications, and much more. All money raised stays in the Lowcountry.

All donations are appreciated, no matter how big or small.

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St. Johns firefighters taking donations for Carolina Children's Charity

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 9:59am

JOHNS ISLAND (WCSC) - St. Johns firefighters will be stationed at a number of intersections around Johns Island this week to help raise money for Carolina Children's Charity.

Firefighters will be out with a boot in hand collecting donations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from now until Saturday, March 16. They will be set up at the following locations:

Piggly Wiggly at Main Road and Maybank Highway
Bohicket Marina
Bears Bluff Road and Liberia Road
Freshfields Village Shopping Center
Kiawah General Store
The Island Shopping Center

All donations are appreciated, no matter how big or small.

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My Sister's House holding Valentine's Day donation event

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Friday, January 18th, 2013, 1:23pm

My Sister's House holding Valentine's Day donation event

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - My Sister’s House, an non-profit organization that provides assistance to victims of domestic violence, is asking for the public’s help in making Valentine’s Day special for those who may need it most.

For every $10 donation My Sister’s House receives in honor of your valentine, My Sister’s House will send them a Valentine’s Day card.. Donations will be accepted through February 7th.

My Sister’s House works with domestic violence victims to help them and their children build healthy and loving relationship. They do this by rebuilding their self-esteem, helping to create a supportive and safe environment, and working with kids to teach them healthy behaviors.

To donate, checks should be mailed and made payable to:

My Sister’s House, Inc
PO Box 71171
North Charleston, SC 29415

Don’t forget to include your valentine’s name and address.

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Lowcountry families receive holiday food baskets from SCE&G

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, December 11th, 2012, 6:21pm

Lowcountry families receive holiday food baskets from SCE&G

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A number of SCE&G employees and retirees spent their Tuesday giving the gift of food to families who are struggling to make ends meet.

Volunteers packed 250 baskets of food Tuesday morning at Charleston Gas Operations Center. The food was then shipped to low-income families in seven counties, including Charleston, Dorchester, Colleton, Beaufort, Jasper, Orangeburg and Hampton.

The holiday gift-giving is part of SCE&G's employee-funded Good Neighbor Fund Christmas Project.

Toys will also be given to families with children under the age of 15.

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Mayor Riley to announce programs to assist Hurricane Sandy victims

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012, 11:36am

Mayor Riley to announce programs to assist Hurricane Sandy victims

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A press conference will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 11 p.m. to announce ways Lowcountry residents can help those who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy.

The City of Charleston, City of North Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Charleston County, Isle of Palms and other municipalities will unveil a Hurricane Sandy assistance program at Piggly Wiggly on Highway 7 at Northbridge. Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. and other elected officials will be in attendance.

The program will allow Lowcountry residents to offer goods and funds to the hurricane victims.

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Carolina vs. Clemson Blood Battle returns to the Lowcountry

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, November 6th, 2012, 6:21pm

Carolina vs. Clemson Blood Battle returns to the Lowcountry

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - With the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Clemson Tigers set to do battle on the gridiron at the end of the month, it is once again time to donate blood for your university.

The 10th Annual Lowcountry Carolina vs. Clemson Blood Battle is back after a record-setting blood drive in 2011. This year's Blood Battle, "10 Days of Giving for 10 Years", will put the Charleston County Clemson Club against the Charleston Area Gamecock Club to see which organization can collect the most pints.

Donors may participate in the blood drive for their university by donating blood November 8 through Nov. 21 at one of the following locations:

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Zucker Middle School students receiving guidance from military

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Friday, October 12th, 2012, 3:43pm

Zucker Middle School students receiving guidance from military

MT. PLEASANT (WCSC) - Students at one Mt. Pleasant middle school are receiving a little extra guidance this semester thanks to some friends at Joint Base Charleston.

Jerry Zucker Middle School's mentor program brings volunteers from the Joint Base Charleston into the classroom once a week to provide students with positive role models.

Each mentor visits his or her student once a week during their non-academic class to offer support and encouragement.

James Brooks, the program's coordinator and 7th grade guidance counselor, says he hopes to see the program grow so that every student can benefit.

"My goal is to pair each and every one of our students with one of these wonderful mentors," said Brooks.

Parents of Zucker Middle School students who have any questions regarding the mentor program can call Brooks at 843-207-3078.