Queen Elizabeth II of England recently honored a S.C. woman who has dedicated her life to saving the world's primates. Dr. Shirley McGreal, founder of the International Primate Protection League (IPPL) and native of England, was bestowed with the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for "service to the protection of primates. More...

The South Carolina chapter of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) met in the convention center on Lincoln Street all day January 17. The main banquet hall was full of real estate interests from across the state. Master of ceremonies was John Knott of The Noisette Company, the developers of the conversion of the Charleston Naval Yard. More...

USC's Dr. John Patrick "Pat" Hickey discussed his avocation, the scaling of the highest peak on each continent, at the January 15, 2008, meeting of the St. Andrews Rotary Club. Hickey culminated his talk with his May 2007 conquest of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, Nepal. More...

During this highly anticipated election season, I encourage all candidates to establish a platform on committing to care for America's and South Carolina's kids beyond the regular school day. In particular, I think candidates need to get serious and visionary about ensuring all children have access to quality afterschool and extended day programs. More...

Rain fell on more than 77 runners in the 27th Annual Snowman's Run held at Richland County's Caughman Road Park. The run was an 8K road race and a youth fun run. Every year the Snowman Run T- shirt is designed by a student from Meadowfield Elementary. This year's designer was Ruth Weatherford. More...

Midlands Technical College Continuing Education is offering several brand- new personal interest courses this spring. New course topics include painting with oil, watercolors and acrylic; mixed media collage; and ballroom dancing. Returning for spring are many popular courses including book writing, sewing, calligraphy, and cake decorating. More...

She has rested on the bluff overlooking the Santee River for almost 300 years. Tower Hill was first a refuge for a Huguenot family, then a secluded home for Episcopal monks, then a hunting club for wealthy Northerners, and finally a Southern estate for a Norwegian family. More...

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 and up; and Afterschool for ages 4- 7, 8- 12, and 12 and up. Contact Steve Hewitt, 545-3100. More...

Roll call Columbia City Council met at 9 am, Wednesday, January 23. All council members were present: Daniel Rickenmann, Sam Davis, E.W. Cromartie, Mayor Bob Coble, Anne Sinclair, Tameika Isaac Devine, and Kirkman Finlay III. More...

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Each year, the Perennial Plant Association selects a hardy perennial to enter in the flower hall of fame. Nominees must conform to the following criteria: low maintenance, pest and disease resistance, adaptability to a wide variety of climactic conditions, showiness across seasons, and availability to the public. More...