November 10, 2006 RSS feed / News

Partners in Education Foundation honors inductees of Richland One Hall of fame

The Partners In Education Foundation held a special program Nov. 2, 2006, to honor the five persons chosen for induction into the Richland One Hall of Fame this year. More...

Grandfathers proud of grandson

Second Lt. Phillips McWilliams, son of Bill and Sally McWilliams, (c) graduated from the U.S. Army Infantry Officer Basic Course at Fort Benning, Ga. as the Platoon Honor Graduate September 8, 2006. McWilliams is a graduate of Hammond School. More...

Historic Columbia Foundation offers free tours to Veterans

Historic Columbia Foundation will offer free tours to all veterans and active duty military personnel on Saturday, November 11, to show appreciation for those who serve our country, More...

Carolina Idol goes on trial for running over pizza delivery man

Middle schools across the Midlands will compete in the South Carolina Bar Regional Middle School Mock Trial Competition Saturday, November 18, at the University of South Carolina School of Law. More...

The Humane Society of Lexington County merges with PETS, Inc.

Gail Strickland, founder of the Humane Society of Lexington County announced that after six years of working hand-in--hand with PETS, Inc., the two agencies will join together to share a common board of directors and a new name. More...

Columbia Guitar Orchestra performs first concert

Local amateur guitarists have come together to create the Columbia Guitar Orchestra (CGO), led by Brett Floyd and Casey Smith, students of Christopher Berg at the University of South Carolina. More...

Amanda Sheheen, featured vendor at History Lovers' Market

Amanda Sheheen got a very early start as a trader in the competitive arena of obsolete bank notes. Her father, Austin Sheheen Jr. recognized her grasp and gift in the unusual hobby and encouraged her to make trading her career. More...

Help solve this mosaic mystery

As the City of Columbia continues refurbishing administrative space at Washington Square, corner of Main and Washington streets, old architectural details are coming to light. One is this mosaic mural of Columbia early in the 20th century. More...