Brooklyn Mack takes the silver senior medal at the USA International Ballet Competition
Brooklyn Mack beat all odds. On June 30, 2006, the senior silver medal was placed around Mack's neck. The dancer received the second highest honor in the ballet world at the prestigious USA International Ballet Competition (IBC) in Jackson, Miss. Mack was one of only four American medalists. More...
The Town Theatre magically came to life June 30 as a cast of ornately dressed Indians, pirates, and Darling Family members settled in for dress rehearsal. Director Shannon Willis Scruggs reviewed her checklist of final suggestions, ironing out last minute details before the production of More...
While living in Germany more than 20 years ago, Dr. Gillian Barclay-Smith would never have guessed her role as Energy Ant would have directed her toward becoming the head of Glenforest School in West Columbia. More...
When my brother and I were still in single digits, we spent a weekend at our aunt and uncle's farm. During that 48 hour period, I was exposed to two future guiding forces in my life. More...
Several people were instrumental in Richland County receiving the All American City Award
On June 11, the National Civic League recognized Richland County as one of the ten winners of the prestigious All American City award. It was a culmination of effort from a wide range of people in the Midlands and a deserving reward for a job well done. More...
Quoted in The Charlotte Observer last Friday, Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers said, "My judgment is that if you look out five to 10 years, Duke is going to be one of the mega-companies in America supplying power to this country." Merged with Ohio-based Cinergy Corporation last year, Duke and its $7 More...
The nation's capital welcomed more than 2,500 members of one of its foremost service organizations this week, with the arrival of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for their 115th annual Continental Congress. The opening night ceremony's keynote speaker was entertainer Wayne Newton, who More...
Will Lewis leads Richland Post 6 to a lopsided vistory over Columbia N/E Post 182.
Former A.C. Flora star, Will Lewis, led Richland Post 6 past Columbia Northeast Post 182 22 to one in an American Legion battle at Richland Northeast High School Friday June 30, 2006. More...
Animals Greyhound Lifesavers Youth Group will hold a Greyhound Dog Wash/Bake Sale July 8 at Wet Nose Oasis, 320 Broad River Road, 11am-3 pm. 429-4209 More...
Farenya is a Susu village on the upper Rio Pongo. In 1964, Guinea historian Amara wrote: "The modern village of Faringha has about 500 inhabitants among whom 220 are taxable. The village has many houses covered with iron sheets and a school which has two classes. The inhabitants of the village are a 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, 56-5-5635 and/or 29-15-10 SC Law as Amended; and are in the custody of More...
Although air temperature coupled with high humidity of summer causes residents to retreat to air conditioning, the mountains, or the shoreline, gardeners stay put choosing to cool down their surroundings through a selection of cool temperature plant colors, like blue. Blue blossoms unite the sky abo More...
It's not a criticism, it's an observation.