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Past articles by Dawn:

Donate needed items to help Houston first responders after Hurricane Harvey

When natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey strike, people look to first responders for help. → Read More

Last-minute tips to safely watch eclipse in Columbia

Here are tips for safely viewing the total eclipse August 21. In Columbia, SC the partial eclipse begins at 1:13 p.m. → Read More

6 eclipse events you can enjoy Sunday, Aug. 20 in Columbia, SC

In Columbia, SC for the Monday, Aug. 21 eclipse? Here are 5 fun things to do Saturday, Aug. 19, related to the big event. → Read More

Still looking for eclipse glasses? Here are some options in Columbia for Sunday, Monday

If you’re still on the hunt for glasses in advance of Monday’s eclipse, here are some spots giving them out Sunday, Monday in Columbia, SC. → Read More

Columbia’s eclipse visitors come from 30-plus states, 10 countries – and counting

How far would you go to see a total eclipse? → Read More

6 eclipse events you can enjoy Saturday, Aug. 19 in Columbia, SC

In Columbia, SC for the Monday, Aug. 21 eclipse? Here are 6 fun things to do Saturday, Aug. 19, related to the big event. → Read More

Columbia will be in media spotlight during eclipse — even in Japan

News organizations will descend on Columbia, SC, for the solar eclipse that will make its way over South Carolina on Monday, Aug. 21. → Read More

3 eclipse events you can enjoy Friday, Aug. 18 in Columbia, SC

In Columbia, SC for the Monday, Aug. 21 eclipse? Here are 3 fun things to do Friday, Aug. 18, related to the big event. → Read More

How to get free eclipse glasses at Richland Library – plus, how to know if yours are safe

Richland Library will start handing out free eclipse glasses this weekend. Plus, the latest guidelines on how to make sure your eclipse glasses are safe. → Read More

Richland Library offers free eclipse glasses starting Friday, Aug. 18

Richland Library will be giving away free eclipse glasses starting this weekend. Here are the details. → Read More

Sheheen named interim director at Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

Rose Sheheen, a longtime Camden resident and retired educator, will serve as interim director at Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County. → Read More

Food Network lists favorite must-eat SC foods

Food Network lists its must-eat SC foods, from staples like barbecue and sweet tea to other surprising choices. → Read More

Tell us songs for your total eclipse music playlist

Email the songs you’d put on your total eclipse music playlist to dkujawa@thestate.com → Read More

Did your employer make list of best SC places to work?

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce releases its list of Best Places to Work. The list includes 17 companies in the Columbia area. → Read More

Virginia museum direcotr Della Watkins to head Columbia Museum of Art

Della Watkins, who heads Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, Virginia, will take over the top job at the Columbia Museum of Art this fall. → Read More

Richland Library to receive nation's top award July 17, 2017

Richland Library representatives are in the nation’s capital to receive a top honor Monday for service to communities. The award is given by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. → Read More

South Carolina will see an eclipse this August. Here’s how to safely watch it

Tips, NASA video on how to safely watch the August 21 eclipse. Columbia, SC will be in the “path of totality.” → Read More

Lexington man drowns at Lake Murray SC July 2, 2017

A Lexington man drowned while swimming with a friend near the Lake Murray dam Sunday morning. → Read More

Celebrate Fourth with indoor fireworks at Columbia's First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church Columbia’s Fourth of July celebration includes music, salutes – and something quite rare. → Read More

University of South Carolina med student missing in Peru

A University of South Carolina medical student has been missing since Friday, when he was hiking in Peru, according to an official. → Read More