On October 5, 2006, dog lovers crowded into Brittons on Devine Street spilling out into the parking lot. Fashionably adorned stuffed animals purchased in Atlanta by Stacy Levinson were in their arms. Each dog could be adopted for $50. The event, which raised $4200, was a fundraiser for Project Pet. More...
The people at PETS, Inc. are building two large barn-like structures to house their animals, adoption services, and retail activities. This will enable the organization for the first time in its 14-year history to function efficiently. The structures will provide a more humane and healthier environ More...
While the Richland County Council struggled to resolve the RTA issue, another politically-charged problem rose to the surface. The county animal shelter, operated by Critter Cabin, has recently generated emails, phone calls, and letters to editors of local newspapers. More...
Following a national trend, Columbia City Council is trying to limit local exposure to second-hand smoke. Willy Durkins of Durkins, 2001 Greene Street, next to Mr. Friendly's, and David Harris of NightCaps, 2722 Devine Street, facing the fire station, agree, but they don't want to lose customers ei More...
Members of the University of South Carolina National Chapter of the Daughters of the America Revolution officers for the year are (l-r) front row: Beth Donelan, first vice regent; Mary Caldwell, regent; Betty Jones, second vice regent Standing (l-r): Dr. Constance Myers, corresponding secretary; J More...
When I was a kid, I used to think all my dad did at work was put his feet up on the desk and talk on the phone a lot. I'm not sure he's done anything to change that perception over the course of my lifetime, but I know now there was a little more involved to his job than comfort and pleasant convers More...
Coach J.W. Montgomery is trying to change the culture of Lower Richland football, and by all accounts he is succeeding. Just about every coach in the area says the Diamond Hornets are a much more disciplined team, and they fight hard to the final whistle. That was evident Friday, October 6, 2006, wh More...
Song of Solomon is on required reading lists for high school students in Richland School District One
Pam Clark, mother of A.C. Flora High School senior Casey Clark, protested to the Richland 1 School Board Tuesday night, October 10. She held in disregard the decision to assign Toni Morrison's More...
No official map of Farenya of Guinea exists. Since 1998, when I first began researching Farenya, I have tracked down several ancient maps. The oldest, found in the British Archives contains a survey by Commander E. Belcher in 1830 and an 1858 sketch by M.Valloy, a lieutenant commanding the More...
Roll call City council convened for its regular session Wednesday, October 11, at 10 am. Council members Anne Sinclair and Kirkman Finlay were absent. Council members present were Daniel Rickenmann, Sam Davis, E.W. Cromartie, Mayor Bob Coble, and Tameika Isaac Devine. More...
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles were Customer ordered tows and no one has claimed these vehicles as of 10/13/06. There is a lien on these vehicles for towing and storage charges and any additional storage or costs from the date of this notice. After fifteen (1 More...
Carolina Cats will have magical black cats, fat pumpkin cats, ghostly white cats, kittens and more all dressed up for Halloween for adoption in the State Museum lobby Saturday, October 21 and Saturday, October 28, 10 am-5 pm. More...
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