Columbia events focus on youth scholarships and parent support [Video]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two events in Columbia are shining a light on faith and investing in the youth in our community.

United House of Prayer celebrated its 98th Annual Holy Convocation, emphasizing youth involvement in the marching band and awarding scholarships for academic achievement.

Deirdre Hutson, president of Mccullum College Fund, said that at the convocation, youth from North Carolina came to Columbia to join the festivities.

She said that while they are doing work for the Lord, it’s important to highlight them in their academics.

“We want to reward them for not only being excelling academically, but we want them to be more faithful in the house of prayer, so we give them this opportunity to present themselves,” Hutson said.

At Trinity Baptist Church, the Columbia Urban League called on …