Steps to HOPE hosted its second annual purple party and domestic violence awareness walk Friday at Stearns Park in Columbus, with free food and T-shirts, an obstacle course, bounce castle, cake walk, lawn games, a soccer demonstration and local service organizations giving out materials and information. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the walk was intended to bring awareness to and show support for people affected by domestic abuse. (Photos by Leah Justice/Tryon Daily Bulletin)