The success of one six- year- old boy who has triumphed over all odds was celebrated this month. The South Carolina Speech and Hearing Association celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a luncheon and gala at the Charleston Convention Center February 21 and 22. William James Price, known to all who... More...
The Columbia Fire Department presented Ben Risher and his best friend R. Paul Perry III with The Citizens Medal of Honor and a plaque February 23, 2008, at Seawells during the Columbia Fire Department's third annual awards ceremony. The young heros were honored for acting under life threatening co... More...
The Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HSPCA) seized 23 horses, mostly Arabian, from a pasture in Eastover, S.C. HSPCA Investigators and Richland County Sheriff Department Deputies found no traces of food in the pasture or in any of the free standing buildings located on the ... More...
Our family, like all others, has its conflicts. It's nothing major just a little squabble now and again, and of course, the Canine Americans are in the thick of it. The following tales are a few observations I've made during recent dogly disagreements. More...
Midlands Technical College broke ground on a 27,000- square- foot classroom and theater building that will allow the college to expand its educational offerings at its Harbison Campus. "This facility will be a tremendous asset to the college and the local community," said MTC President Dr. Marsha... More...
The University of South Carolina Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution met at noon February 22 at the Fort Jackson Officers' Club for its annual luncheon. Chapter Regent Mary Caldwell presided. More...
There is a movement afoot, prodded by The Other Paper, to remove the statue of Pitchfork Ben Tillman from the capitol grounds. The reason? Tillman was a racist. Benjamin R. Tillman (1847- 1918) led a populist revolt in S.C. and became governor in 1891. More...
When arguably 32 of the top 38 girls' soccer programs meet in one tournament, it's easy to see why The Taco Bell Viking Cup is one of South Carolina's premier high school sporting events. From February 21- 24, the entire class 4A top 15, class 3A top eight plus No. 10 and 15, Class 2A's No. 1 tea... More...
The South Carolina Junior Academy of Science (SCJAS) held a winter workshop at A.C. Flora High School February 2. As Ella Soltz, president of the A.C. Flora SCJAS club said, "SCJAS allows for high school kids to experience what real science lectures are like. More...
In 1860, Dr. Peter G. Gourdin II owned Richmond Plantation, a home in Pineville, 32 slaves, $6,700 in real estate, and $29,000 in personal property. By the time of his death in 1876, all he had left was $1,584 in cash. The Civil War and Reconstruction had decimated his fortune. More...
Carolina Ballet will present Accolades for Ann March 7, 2008, 7:30 pm at Township Auditorium. The gala repertory program is a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Carolina Ballet and a salute to its founder, Ann Brodie and her dedication to civic ballet. More...
Roll call Columbia City Council convened at 6 pm, Wednesday, February 20, in the Hand Middle School auditorium. Immediately before taking their seats in the auditorium, council members inspected two plug-in hybrid automobiles parked on the school's outdoor basketball court. More...
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles are subject to towing, repair and/or storage liens; are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5-5810, More...
Just 30 miles from downtown Columbia, Dreher Island State Recreation Area offers an outside escape that is close to home. The park, acquired from South Carolina Electric and Gas in 1970, has served as a location for national fishing tournaments since its inception. More...
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