In a study completed in January of 2007 by the United Way, it was found that there were approximately 1100 homeless individuals in the Columbia area. Leaders of the Columbia community began to join together to create the vision that was presented to our city this past Thursday morning at the Salvation Army. More...

The Palmetto Building, built at the corner of Washington and Main in 1913 as the headquarters home for Palmetto National Bank, is within a week of fully operating as the 135- room Sheraton, replete with 16 suites and five separate venues for food and drink. More...

Mary Richardson Briggs of Summerton died last week, but something special lives on, not only for her extensive family but for the entire state of South Carolina. This 85-year-old lady was responsible for the tune which became the official State Waltz of South Carolina, "The Richardson Waltz. More...

I have four experiences with rodents from my childhood, and none of them are good. My second experience occurred when I was eight. My parents caved in to my begging and bought me a hamster. I named him Fred. He was a cute little hamster as long as I admired him from afar. More...

In a game featuring five home runs and 22 runs, it was pitching that ultimately secured victory for Richland Post 6. Justin Strauss allowed just one run over the final three innings and then put the game out of reach with an eighth inning homer to give Richland the 12- 10 win over Lexington Post 7 on June 30 at Memorial Stadium. More...

This is the 25th anniversary of the Irish Children's program in Columbia. On Sunday June 29 at Cardinal Newman's cafeteria, the room was abuzz filled with the chatter of children and their sponsor families. The purpose of the program is to break down religious barriers and help the children make friends they may not be able to make back home. More...

King George III of England granted 590 acres on the Santee River to Captain James Sinkler, a Scot emigrant, in 1770. Sinkler developed his plantation, Old Santee, in St. Stephen's Parish. His brother, Peter, built Lifeland and Peru Plantations nearby. More...

-ANIMALS The Animal Protection League will hold a garage sale at 1727 Laurel Street (across from the Fire Station) July 12 and 19, 7 am- 3 pm. Call Joyce, 206-5779 or Bob 351-3536. Donations accepted. -ART Palmetto Painters will hold its July meeting July 12, 10 am at Green Hill Baptist Church, 1734 Augusta Road, West Columbia. More...

Columbia City Council held its swearing in ceremony at four in the afternoon, Monday, June 30. City Manager Charles Austin presided over the ceremony, and Mayor Bob Coble welcomed the crowd. Council members E.W. Cromartie, Daniel Rickenmann, and Belinda Gergel repeated U.S. Judge Matthew Perry's swearing in declarations before a packed house in City Hall. More...

XXXXXXXXXX NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Quick Stop & Go intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale on premises consumption of Beer, Wine, and Liquor at 8825 Wilson Blvd., Columbia, SC 29203. More...

The state plate breakfast at the All- Local Farmer's Market has Columbian's getting up and out early Saturday mornings. The idea for the market comes from Emile DeFelice, farmer and advocate for sustainable agriculture. DeFelice wanted to create an authentic Farmer's Market good for local farmers, customers, and the community. More...