COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A new federal credit union branch run entirely by students is opening on the University of South Carolina campus.

University spokeswoman French Brewer says the newest branch of the Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union is set to open Wednesday in the Russell House university union center.

Brewer says the new branch is run entirely by students from the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.

The federal credit union is open to faculty, staff and students at the university and its branches around the state.

Sept. 8: ★Infant Mortality Awareness (IMA) Walk: In recognition of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month in September, Palmetto Healthy Start will host its first annual Infant Mortality Awareness Walk, “Small Steps to a Healthy Start,” from 8–10:30 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 8 at Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel St. All proceeds from the 5k walk will support Palmetto Healthy Start’s initiative to promote safe sleep, reducing the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Those interested in participating must register by Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

• 9:30am Toddler Storytime at RCPL
• 10:00am Abstract Art Lecture Series: My Four-Year-Old Could Do That!
• 10:00am Read-to-Me at EdVenture
• 10:00am Wee Wednesdays: Scratchy, Silky, Slimy!