In the 1960s, the financial condition of St. John's Episcopal Congaree was at a low point. Since the 1870s, the church had operated as an "Aided Parish," subsidized financially through Diocesan funds. With the building of the Rectory in 1959, St. John's vestry was now expected to accept responsibility to the Diocese or accept "Mission" status. More...

The Mint moves Charlotte's Mint Museum of Art was designed by architect William Strickland and built by Perry & Ligon (the same) in 1837 on Mint Street. It was moved brick- by- brick to woodsy Randolph Road in the 1930s. A new $57 million five- storey Mint is under construction on South Tryon Street, which is in the heart of downtown Charlotte. More...

Funeral services for James E. McKinnon, 69, were held Sunday, September 7, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia. Interment was held in Elmwood Cemetery and Gardens. Serving as pallbearers were Sterling Beckman, Dr. Rob Clark, George Gibbs, Bobby Kapp, Angelo Malonas, and Bob McKenzie. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Saint Andrews Society. More...

Many prognosticators and commentators have questioned Republican presidential nominee John McCain for his selection of Alaska governor Sarah Palin as his vice- presidential running mate. Among the most troublesome criticisms is they say she will have little time to devote to her five children if she is elected. More...

Rushing the ball on almost every play, the Columbia Capitals warded off a feisty Dreher team 21- 6 on Thursday, September 4 at Memorial Stadium. Chris Payne and Damario Jeffrey each rushed for long touchdowns and over 170 yards apiece pacing the Capitals' 400- yard rushing night. More...

While a search committee carries out its mission to bring on board a new permanent headmaster, Anne Weston and Stephen Mandell have charged all their batteries to see that no momentum is lost in the Episcopal school's ambitious agenda. More...

The Pineville series began on March 23, 2007. Keith Gourdin and I thought a story of our ancestral home would take, maybe, four parts. Now, at its conclusion, we have written 75 parts. More...

-ART Columbia Museum Constantine Manos' Aof G Arret ei ks Pn oorwtf oh loiosting . www.columbiamuseum.org -BOOKS Friends of the Richland County Public Library will host best-selling historical fiction author Jacquelyn Cook September 14, 3 pm in the Bostick Auditorium of the Main Library. 929-3475. More...

Roll call The Cayce City Council meeting was held September 2, 2008. Mayor Bob Malpass; Mayor Pro- tem Skip Jenkins; Councilmen Kenneth Jumper, Rick Myers; City Manager John Sharpe, Assistant City Manager Tammy Barkley; Public Safety Chief Charles McNair; and City Attorney Danny Crowe were all in attendance. More...

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, More...

The Palmetto Garden Club of South Carolina will hold its 58th annual Old Rose Show Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at the Ellison Building at the SC State Fair. The Iris Garden Club, the Garden Club of South Carolina West Hills District, and the Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia, Inc. More...