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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

David Hayth | david.hayth@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

All You Need is a Heart

Heide Brandes | heide.brandes@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

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ALL YOU NEED IS A HEART!

L AYO UT DESIGNER

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND WE ARE HONORED TO SIT

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

DOWN WITH TWO INCREDIBLE PEOPLE, ALICIA BARNES AND SENATOR TIM

Emily Lisenbee Dynamic Duo, Jenn and Paul Pope

SCOTT. I MUST TELL YOU I AM HONORED AND FLATTERED TO HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY. I can only hope that we give you a taste of their personal journey and it provides you some inspiration in your daily life and your journey. We all wake up every day and choose the day we are going to have. IT'S ALSO HEART MONTH AND WE WANT YOU TO OPEN YOURS AND READ AND SUPPORT SOME OF OUR LOCAL NON-PROFITS. We can never lose sight of the work these organizations do in our local community and we are so proud to partner with them in any way we can. Special thanks to Coplon's and Bruce Greenberg for the AMAZING Wardrobe and style that Alicia gets to show you, starting with our cover. We are also so thankful for The Columbia Museum of Art who opened their doors to allow us to do this one of a kind photoshoot.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021

FEATURES 10 Be A Hero In Your Community Today With a New Center Opening in Lexington, The Blood Connection Urges Heroes to Donate Blood This Winter

14 Providence Home Providence Home Helps Men In Transition, Recover Health Through The Gospel of Jesus Christ for Radical Life Change

32 A Conversation with Senator Tim Scott Senator Scott Talks Opportunity, History and His Vision For The Future

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38 Buy Healthy for Your Valentine These Gifts of Wellness Will Not Just Win Hearts, but Strengthen Them Too

38 DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Inspired By

Hometown Hero

32 Trend Setter 38 Local’s Choice 42 Food & Wine

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Give blood! December, January and February are typically the most challenging months for blood and plasma donations, yet they are the months when donations are needed the most. "If I had to rank the month that is the hardest for blood donations, I'd say it's February," said Allie Van Dyke, partnerships & media coordinator for the Blood Connection. "Especially coming off a low December and January. By the time we get to February, we've had three months of need."

“People are in need of blood products every single day, and for things that people don’t necessarily think about.” The Blood Connection is an independently-managed nonprofit blood center. Its focus is to provide local communities and local hospitals with safe and adequate, cost-effective blood supplies that help patients. "People are in need of blood products every

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single day, and for things that people don't necessarily think about. There are obvious reasons like trauma and surgeries, but then there are people who have cancer who require a platelet transfusion, people who have blood disorders, people with transplants, etc.," said Van Dyke. "We need 800 donations a day for local hospitals. We serve the Carolinas and more than 80 hospitals, so we need to make sure that we have 800 per day. And if we have a week or so when we don't meet that goal, that's when we get into the urgency level that we're in right now." The Blood Connection also needs donations of convalescent plasma, which is the top therapy for treating COVID-19. Donors who have already had COVID can donate their convalescent plasma, and all blood donors are automatically tested for the COVID antibodies for free. The Blood Connection bloodmobiles are active in Columbia and surrounding areas every day, but a new donation center in Lexington will open in the early part of 2021. "The easiest thing is to click on the donate now button, and put in thecity, state, zip code on our website," said Van Dyke. Donors can find more information and search for drives or donor centers by location at thebloodconnection.org or call Kimberley Bagley, 864.346.1794. CityLifestyle.com/LakeMurray

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PROVIDENCE HOME HELPS MEN IN TRANSITION, RECOVER HEALTH THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST FOR RADICAL LIFE CHANGE

ON ANY GIVEN DAY, DOZENS OF MEN AT

Not long ago, Byars was one of the men at

PROVIDENCE HOME IN COLUMBIA BOW

Providence House who battled the bottle himself.

THEIR HEADS TO PRAY. They pray for differ-

"I had a lot of loss in my life, and I allowed

ent things - a job, a way to transition to soci-

grief to take over. Grief became anger, and anger

ety after serving time in prison, to defeat the

caused me to start isolating myself from the peo-

demons of drug and alcohol addiction.

ple I cared about," Byars said. "That isolation led

Providence Home is a place of hope and healing, offering a temporary home for men in life transition or recovery. It uses a holistic

"I made the choices. I came to Providence

Jesus Christ for radical life change. The organi-

House after friends I made at First Baptist in

zation doesn't just feed and shelter men on the

Lexington told me about it. I began putting

brink but helps men renew their mind, body, and

pieces of my life back together," he said.

spirit, seek reconciliation with family, friends,

"In recovery, I committed my life to the Lord.

and neighbors, and reintegrate fully into society.

I repented from the things in my life that held

Mike Byars is the program director at

me back, and the Lord just started blessing

Providence House, and he leads men through

me. I don't have enough time to tell you all the

the different offerings at the transitional

ways, but I've got my own place now, I have a

housing center. Some need help finding jobs.

car, and I have things I didn't have before."

alcoholism again. Lake Murray Lifestyle | February 2021

Alcohol also took away the good career Byars had, his family, his home, his car and his hope.

approach, rooted in the power of the Gospel of

Others need help to avoid falling into the pit of 14

to alcohol abuse, and alcohol consumed my life."

Regardless of the pain, addiction, and difficulty that may be in their past, The Providence

House mission is helping men to refocus their lives with a fresh sense of direction and purpose.

Pre-COVID,

every

resident

attended

chapel

five times a week (three during the pandemic), counseling, mentorship, and group Bible studies. They also par-

GIVING HOPE Rob Settle, Providence House executive director and

ticipate in a jobs program, receive discounted medical care and learn budgeting and financial responsibility.

pastor, said what makes Providence House so different

Currently housing 45 men and expanding to 60 men

from other programs is its Christ-centered, live-in min-

with a new dorm, Providence Home creates a structured,

istry that offers job assistance and work opportunities.

supportive and safe environment. Residents are expected

The programs all focus on helping men experience transformed lives through the power of Jesus Christ.

to secure employment and to contribute $100 each week, plus assist with cleaning tasks in the common spaces.

Residents are not only provided basic needs like three

"Currently, we are located on one contiguous campus

meals a day, a safe place to live, room, clothing, and

here at 3421 North Main, and we have a duplex, a house,

laundry services, they also receive holistic services.

a dining hall and three dormitories," said Adele Little,

"I have guys that have come here who find vic-

development director. "We are also building a new

tory through Christ. Families have been restored.

chapel. Our mentoring program started in January, and

Because of their background, they have become

our jobs program is already in place. We have a list of

estranged from their family because of their choices,"

15 employers we work with so far and growing. We also

said Settle. "Our vision is that true victory comes

work with Fast Forward which helps our men build

from a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, and

resumes and get connected to employers."

we minister to them spiritually, physically, and on

Fast Forward also helps provide men with clothing

every part of the man's life that they need, including

and equipment they may need for a job, like hardhats

helping them get stable financially."

or work boots.

CONTINUED >

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HOMETOWN HERO (CONTINUED) Faith is an integral part of The Providence Home's program.

“Our vision is that true victory comes from a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, and we minister to them

spiritually, physically, and on every part of the man’s life that they need, including helping them get stable financially.”

A HUMBLE BEGINNING TO A BRIGHT FUTURE Providence House started humbly enough in 1963 by Johnny

Today, Providence Home relies on volunteers and support from the community to continue their mission.

Zenoni, a reformed alcoholic who was arrested and woke up

"We are raising awareness and connecting with people who

in jail for driving under the influence. Zenoni joined Alcoholics

want to volunteer, donate their time or finances to help," said Little.

Anonymous and made it his life’s mission to help men like him-

With COVID created higher rates of despair and substance

self get back on their feet and transform their lives through the

abuse, the ministry at Providence House is needed more than

power of Jesus Christ.

ever. For more information on how to get involved or how to apply,

He took eight alcoholic men at his own expense to a farm in

visit providencehomecolumbia.org

Lexington County. Over the years, Providence Home grew to include a chapel, community outreach program, counseling,

For more information contact Adele Little at 803.779.2927 or

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Home moved to North Main Street, with shelters for both men and women. In June 1991, Providence Home became two legally separated entities. The men’s side retained the name Providence Home and the women’s home became The Women’s Shelter.

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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION TACKLES FOOD INSECURITY, HEALTHY EATING IN SOUTH CAROLINA

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THIS MONTH WITH EVENTS LIKE THE HEART BALL

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AND GO RED FOR WOMEN, THE AMERICAN HEART

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ASSOCIATION'S

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GLOBAL

INITIATIVE

END

HEART DISEASE AND STROKE IN WOMEN.

Midlands teens and adults are either overweight or obese.

The American Heart Association's Central Savannah

"The Heart Association is known for its commitment

River Area and Midlands Area are going even further to

to research and furthering science and innovation in the

spread the word on heart health by focusing on food.

areas of heart disease and stroke," said Brennan Meagher,

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director of communications and community impact for The American Heart Association Central Savannah River Area. "Clinical care makes up about 20% of a patient's health outcomes. The other 80% has to do with what we refer to as the social determinants of health - what you eat, where you live, your access to transportation, etc." With that in mind, the AHA is pivoting to focus on a person's full range of health. "In the CSRA, we are focusing on access to food, especially in response to COVID. We have worked really hard in Barnwell

In the Midlands, the AHA is working with Harvest Hope Food Bank to help people make the healthy choice the easy choice. "We are pushing people to choose fresh fruits and vegetables and not foods with added sugar, salt and preservatives. We're really trying to help people understand what the healthy choice is," said Catherine Coffer, director of marking and communications for the Midlands chapter.

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As part of that mission, AHA is working with Harvest Hope to

dents with fresh produce," said Meagher. "We also had a grant with

change their nutritional standards to follow the AHA guidelines. They

Blue Cross Blue Shield in partnership with the Midlands, and we

are also working with healthcare providers to provide food insecurity

were able to use a portion of that grant money to fund mobile food

screenings and connecting patients who are identified as food inse-

distributions in Aiken County."

cure with the community resources.

Food banks in the area are serving more healthy foods to encourage heart health. The AHA encourages everyone to eat "heart-healthy."

CONTINUED >

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FOOD FOR THE HEART (CONTINUED) Healthy food equals healthy families.

“We are pushing people to choose fresh fruits and vegetables and not foods with added sugar, salt and preservatives. We’re really trying to help people understand what the healthy choice is.” In the future, the AHA Midlands chapter also hopes to have a pro-

"We are focusing on food. It's about getting to the root of the prob-

gram with farmers' markets, allowing for the use of SNAP benefits

lem and preventing people from even ever having problems with

at the farmers' markets and possible double benefits when SNAP

heart disease," she said.

is used at farmers' markets. Pre-COVID, the AHA also hosted cooking demonstrations at farmers' markets and other food distribution sites.

The Midlands' annual Heart Ball will be held on Feb. 26 this year, followed by the Midlands Heart Walk on March 27 and the Midlands

"One in four people in the Midlands don't know where their next

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meal is coming from. It's not just about getting food to people who are

on February 5 and the Heart Walk will be held March 13. All events

hungry, but it's also getting them healthy and good food," said Coffer.

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Eighty percent of heart disease is preventable, said Meagher, and eating healthy, getting enough exercise and keeping your blood pressure and your cholesterol under control are ways to do just that.

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T H E

WORLD OF ALICIA BARNES

EVERYONE IN SOUTH CAROLINA MAY KNOW ALICIA BARNES AS THE TV NEWS ANCHOR FOR NBC, WISNEWS 10 IN COLUMBIA, SC, BUT ALICIA’S HISTORY AND TIES TO THE COMMUNITY GO FAR DEEPER THAN COVERING THE NEWS. A native of Marietta, Georgia, Alicia graduated from St. Pius X Catholic High School in Atlanta. She always felt the pressure to try hard and achieve more as a minority.

That drive and dedication that Alicia is so known for is no surprise to those she attended high school with. Many of her classmates already saw her as a person who worked harder than anyone else. “I have known Alicia since we were little girls in Sunday

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school and became friends immediately. We have been

grade school through high school. I even had nuns as

through everything together and have a bond that is truly

teachers. I was one of two Black females in my grad-

unbreakable,” said childhood friend Caren Cloud.

uating class. I have always felt the pressure to be the

“I have spent years marveling at Alicia's ability to

best because I stuck out and wanted to be an example of

make her life seem effortless while working harder than

Black excellence,” she said.

anyone else I know. She always finds a way to rise from

“Growing up, I was usually the only Black person in the room because I took college preparatory classes. Seeing

the ashes and take what she has learned from life's lessons into her next journey.”

Oprah on television made me so proud. I also grew up seeing Monica Kaufman Pearson, an accomplished journalist on television in Atlanta. She became one of my role models and inspiration.”

BUILDING A CAREER Alicia graduated from Clemson University with a BS degree and has an MBA from Wayne State University.

With Pearson as her role model, it’s no surprise that

Alicia has worked in two top 10 news markets, Detroit and

Alicia herself chose a path in journalism. She got a job at

Atlanta, as a reporter and has covered some of Georgia’s

a competing station in Atlanta, but she and her inspiration

worst natural disasters. She has reported “Live” for CNN,

crossed paths many times.

MSNBC, and The Weather Channel while at 11 Alive News.

“We were both named ‘Atlanta's 50 most beautiful people’

After her time in Atlanta, Alicia joined NBC 7 - KNSD and

the same year. It was such a high honor to be recognized

the CW affiliate KSWB-TV in San Diego, California as the

along-side someone I respect so much,” she said.

Weekend Anchor. In the January 2007 Platinum Awards CONTINUED >

AS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADER, ALICIA BARNES GOES DEEPER INTO SERVING THE COMMUNITY ARTICLE HEIDE BRANDES AND ALICIA BARNES PHOTOGRAPHY DYNAMIC DUO, JENN & PAUL POPE CityLifestyle.com/LakeMurray

THE INSPIRING WORLD OF ALICIA BARNES (CONTINUED)

“ C E L E B R AT I N G B L AC K H I S TO R Y: Alicia Barnes on Courage, Connection and Community”

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Issue of 944 Magazine, Alicia was voted

“I knew Alicia from high school in

San Diego’s Favorite Female Newscaster.

Atlanta and I’m not surprised on where

Prior to joining the WIS News Team,

she is today because growing up she had

Alicia served as the primary Anchor

all the attributes of a great journalist,”

from 2008-2018 at ABC Columbia. She’s

said Cathy Hollis Underwood. “She was a

covered huge stories in the Midlands

truly loyal and honest friend that brought

that made national news such as the

an exciting passion to everything she did.

2015 floods, the Confederate flag com-

She had an electric magnetism that drew

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Charleston church shootings.

a great story."

Alicia was honored in 2016 to win an

Before leaving Atlanta in 2005, Alicia

EMMA for Excellence in the category of

was presented an Outstanding Georgia

“Anchor-News” from the Southeastern

Citizen’s Award by the Secretary of State

National Academy of Television Arts &

for being a Goodwill Ambassador.

Sciences. Alicia also received an honor-

Alicia's proudest moment was serving as

able mention for anchoring SC weather

a Torchbearer, carrying the Olympic flame

flood coverage in 2016.

through her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia

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for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. That year, Alicia

“During 2020 we experienced intense uncertainty,

was also honored by her high school Alma Mater, and

pain, and grief. Navigating such a tumultuous year

given the St. Pius X Catholic High School Distinguished

helped me to release myself from external validation

Alumni Award. Alicia served as the commencement

and focus on my faith. It was incredibly difficult to

speaker for the 2004 graduating class.

know loved ones and friends who were battling

“It's my honor, privilege, and responsibility to serve my community. I serve on the Board of Trustees at The Columbia Museum of Art,” she said. “The con-

COVID-19,’ she said. She also experienced how exhausting and inspiring it was to witness racial upheaval.

fidence of the community is something I hold at the

“It was excruciating to witness racial and civil

highest level. I also see myself in this role to help be

injustices brought to light almost daily. I was consis-

an ambassador, specifically helping other African

tently reminded of the resilience and self-assurance

Americans grow their interest in art. Giving younger

required to be a Black woman,” Alicia said. “Not a day

people a glimpse of an art world they may not have

goes by that I don't celebrate and love being the Black

experienced because they didn't see someone who

woman God created me to be!”

looked like them is an incredible feeling. “

Today, Alicia continues to serve her community through her reporting and her community ser-

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Even with two toddlers and her husband Jacob

pandemic, she also witnessed the racial and civil

John, she remains an inspiration not just for the African

upheavals of the year.

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