The purpose of Rosewood teacher Janet Swigler's trip to Japan last fall was to broaden and spread understanding between that country and the U.S. Now, back on home turf after a whirlwind tour, she is gearing up for a full semester focused on all things Japanese. More...
In celebration of their 50th Reunion, the Class of 1957 donated a sculpture and a time capsule to Dreher High School. On December 6, Robin Jones, artist, placed his sculpture, Moving Life, in the Media Center of the new Dreher High School. More...
Mabel Williams, who recently had her 105th birthday, was named Lower Richland Mother of the Year. (l- r) Betty Gray, Lower Richland member who presented the honor; Martha Amick, daughter of Williams; and Linda Sellers Cox, granddaughter of Williams. More...
Santa is teaming up with PETS, Inc. to give 20 dogs and 20 cats new families for Christmas. PETS, Inc., the Midlands largest pet rescue organization wants to make the holidays happier for some special families and deserving shelter bound pets. More...
Dr. Peter Linneman, the Albert Sussman Professor of Real Estate, Finance, and Public Policy at the Wharton School of Business, the University of Pennsylvania, visited Columbia Friday, December 7. He was the year's last of the Wachovia Executive Lecture Series at the Moore School of Business. More...
Robert "Bobby" Ellsworth Goodwin Sr., affectionately known as "Poppy" to his grandchildren, died Sunday, December 2, 2007 at the age of 76. Born in Columbia on February 28, 1931, he was the younger son of the late Elmer Clinton Goodwin Sr. and Marie Young Goodwin. More...
Everyday I'm reminded I'm not getting any younger. Whether it's the brutal honesty of my children telling me I have that old man smell when I'm fresh out of the shower or when I forget where I'm going or where I've been in the car, life has a funny way of saying it's all down hill from here. I pla... More...
A.C. Flora overcame an early 10- point deficit to defeat Spring Valley at home Friday night, 67- 65. The Falcons had four players score in double figures, led by Dominique Hollins', 16, and played varying zone defenses to confuse the Vikings throughout the game. Clutch free throw shooting by Flora... More...
Arden Elementary and Logan Elementary are small Richland One schools, but the students have big hearts. On November 20, 2007, students from both schools donated boxes and bags of food to help families in need this Thanksgiving. More...
In 1951, an outpost Presbyterian chapel was organized in Pineville. Thirty years later, it became Belle Isle Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Ernest F. (Eileen) Turner of Eadytown and Elder Howard H. Kemp, who lived in Pineville and attended St. More...
ANIMALS The Columbia Animal Shelter, 127 Humane Lane, will be open Christmas Eve from 9 am- 4 pm. 776-7387 or www.petfinders.com ART Art,Art,and More Art at Mays Park will offer classes through March. Just the two of us, parent and child for ages 2- 4; Homeschool art for ages 4- 7, 8- 12, and 12 ... More...
The Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) held a press conference December 4 to protest Republican candidates Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson for their comments during the YouTube debate. More...
South Carolina is known for its abundance of state parks, and there is a National Park right in the heart of the state. Congaree National Park, which opened first as a National Monument in 1976, is a swampland escape in Hopkins, South Carolina with a rich environment of animal and plant life. More...
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