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December 19, 2008

Photo

Once it gets dark this time of year, one house on Arbutus Drive stands out from the others. Joe Hartley's yard is covered in thousands and thousands of lights that are all synchronized to Christmas songs. Hartley uses special computerized equipment to make his lights "dance."This display can be seen at 816 Arbutus Drive. Hartley leaves the lights on until about 10 pm nightly. Three- year- old Philip Walker enjoyed the lights December 14. Photos by Pam Edwards More...

St. John Neumann principal receives national recognition

Story and Photo by Tammie Maddock

St. John Neumann Catholic School's principal, Barbara Cole, has been recognized by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) with the Dr. Robert Kealey Distinguished Principal Award. More...

The ultimate recycler

Jimmie Dinkins, creates sculpture from found objects and baskets from vines. He has created unusual bar stools from tractor seats and unique benches from odd wood. Sometimes he simply uses components of the land in innovative ways, such as binding indigenous saplings and tree trunks into fashionable tables. More...

•	Fatherhood Initiative serves men for ten years

News

•	Saluda Shoals Foundation has big plans for the rivers

The Saluda Shoals Foundation, the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission, and SCE&G have worked together to build Saluda Shoals Park into one of the Midlands' best natural playgrounds. More...

•	The three authors of Crayton

•	God's Storehouse needs toys

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Business

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Briefs

What does that mean for Aiken and Camden? The annual breeding stock sale at Keeneland, Kentucky, brought in $186 million, a drop of 46 percent from the same sale in 2007. The total in bets on U.S. tracks fell 10 percent in November. The horse business, Kentucky's biggest agricultural earner, contributed about $4 billion to the state's economy last year. More...

•	Coble wants D.C. to shop in S.C.

•	Rene Ann Tewkesbury, manager for Senator Graham

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Society

•	Ten debutantes presented at The SC Debutante Ball

Nine daughters, one granddaughter, and three nieces were presented at The South Carolina Debutante Ball on Thursday, December 18, 2008, at Forest Lake Club. Receiving guests at a reception prior to the ball were Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Charles Scott, chairman of the board; Mr. and Mrs. David Christian Goodall, president of the ball; Mr. and Mrs. More...

•	Columbians give of their time to ring the bell for The Salvation Army

•	Miss Strickland and Mr. Dallas exchange vows December 6, 2008

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Opinion

•	Letters to the editor

Who is responsible for falling trees and limbs?

I would think that the neighbor in whose yard the tree was would be responsible for any and all damages caused by his fallen tree. If the Martin's insurance paid for the damage then the neighbors's insurance should reimburse the Martin's insurance company. More...

•	Thirty-something speaks

•	Operation Blue Cow fails

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Sports

•	Devils squash Shamrocks

On December 16 at Eau Claire High School, the Dreher Blue Devils jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, defeating the Shamrocks 62- 38. Chris Brown led Dreher with 15 points after draining two first quarter three- pointers to set the early pace. The Shamrocks were scrappy and played hard but just could not compete with Dreher's size advantage. More...

•	Bearcats ground Eagles

•	Cardinals take second

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Education

•	Richland Two dedicates Bridge Creek Elementary

A dedication ceremony for Bridge Creek Elementary School took place Thursday, November 20 at 1 pm in the schools multipurpose room. The ribbon- cutting honors were given to school board members: Susan Brill, Chip Jackson and Barbara Specter, Bridge Creek principal Dr. Felix Figueroa and superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner. More...

•	Eddie's New Year's Eve Noon Countdown

•	Spring Valley students win Farm- City photography contest

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Travel

•	On the Erie Canal

Part 4: Clyde, our first stop

Captain John pulled up at the Clyde city dock at 10:30 am. No one was there, but a pleasant sign welcomed us and set out a few rules: • No open fires • Overnight camping allowed • Alcoholic beverages prohibited More...

•	African housewives want to be paid

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Events

•	It's happening right here in your community

-ART The Columbia Museum of Art presents Eye to the East: The Turner Collection of Chinese Art, December 19-May 10. www.columbiamuseum.org -CHURCH/CHARITY First Presbyterian Church will continue with their Wednesdays and Thursdays @ First lunch services in Jackson Hall, 1324 Marion Street. Lunch is available from 11:30 am- 12:20 pm. More...

•	West Columbia celebrates with annual Christmas tree lighting

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Government

•	Forest Lake City Council meets December 9, 2008

Public hearing The December 9, 2008, Forest Acres City Council meeting began with a public hearing on the proposed change of zoning classification of the commercial property at 4502 Forest Drive from C- 1 to C- 3. More...

•	Richland County Council meets December 16, 2008

•	Columbia City Council meets December 17, 2008

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Public Notices

•	Public Notices

. 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, More...

•	NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

•	NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

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Beauty in the Backyard

•	Planning for Christmas in July

Stopping to smell the flowers

With the advent of winter gardeners are already planning their 2009 vegetable plot. If recent economic indicators are correct, the home garden is still one of the best hedges against inflation and difficult financial times. Home food gardens reduce the carbon footprint as well. More...

•	Little gardeners get big results

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