by Amanda Edwards | Feb 1, 2019 | News
Columbia, SC – The Rise Above It: Lexington School District Two Community Coalition and Lexington One Community Coalition held their annual Youth Leadership Summit at Radius Church on January 24-25, 2019. This year, the event hosted over 88 middle and 96 high school...
by Amanda Edwards | Sep 5, 2017 | Blog
According to DrugRehab.com, every year, millions of teens try alcohol, marijuana or tobacco products for the first time. So, while it is important to begin the conversation with your teen about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, it is equally important to follow up....
by Amanda Edwards | Oct 3, 2016 | News
The Rise Above It Lexington School District Two Community Coalition will hold a youth leadership summit on Monday October 3 and Tuesday October 4, 2016! The theme for this year’s summit is ROAR: Rise. Organize. Advocate. Run. Students will learn about living...
by Amanda Edwards | Sep 13, 2016 | News
Columbia, SC – The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced $85.9 million in grants for 698 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Programs across the country. The grants will provide funding to local community coalitions for preventing youth substance...
by Amanda Edwards | May 28, 2015 | News
Columbia, SC – LRADAC’s Rise Above It coalition in Lexington School District Two is hosting prescription drug take back locations on Saturday May 30th. Rise Above It is partnering with BI-LO, the Cayce Department of Public Safety, and the West Columbia Police...
