Dogs will bark for charity from 6 pm to 9 pm Thursday, April 16, at a reception at Village Artists gallery in the Village at Sandhill. Ten percent of art sales during the reception will go to the dogs. More...
The Marriott in downtown Columbia was the sight of the Columbia Junior Cotillion 2009 Grand Ball March 29. Dozens of second year Junior Cotillion participants were celebrating completion of two years of training in dance and social graces. More...
The Columbia law firm of Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC (RTT) has been presented the first- ever Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston Award for the firm's sizeable financial and volunteer- manpower contributions to the 2010 National Medal of Honor Convention. More...
After its five- day affair last week, March 30 - April 3, at the convention center, the National Hydrogen Association can call its conference a success. On the day the public was invited, more than 2,000 showed up, something of a record for the NHA. More...
The S.C. State Society of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution held their 113th State Conference April 2- 4 in Columbia. The conference theme was "Celebrating Patriotism. More...
After the game Tuesday, April 7, between the Hammond Skyhawks and the visiting Cardinal Newman Cardinals, it was obvious one team is trying to rebuild a program, and the other is looking to win a second straight SCISA 3A state championship. The Cardinals beat the Skyhawks 16- 0 in a three- inning game that was shortened by the 15- run mercy rule. More...
South University- Columbia Professor Jim Fisher has been spreading the latest word on educology, philosophy, and democracy in Lithuania. From March 25 to March 30, 2009, he lectured in the departments of educology at Vilnius University, Vytautas Magnus University, and Mikolas Romeris University. More...
In the heart of South Carolina lies an area of great biological diversity brimming with a rich historical and cultural legacy. It is full of magnificent scenic vistas and beauty beyond description. More...
In September 1999, the town of Elloree completed a revitalization project, spending $1,200,000 to renovate the downtown business area, which encompasses the 2700 block of Cleveland Street. The project included the installation of new streets, sidewalks, and medians with brick trim, the addition of 36 shade trees, benches, landscaping, and new street lamps. More...
-ANIMALS Project Pet will host Bark To The Park April 18 at Finlay Park. www.barktothepark.com -ART University of South Carolina will host an exhibition of Southern folk- art materials and culture at the McKissick Museum through August 1. 777-2876. More...
Roll call Columbia City Council met for its District IV quarterly gathering Wednesday, April 1, at 6 pm inside the recreation building at Heathwood Park. All members of council were present: Kirkman Finlay III, Tameika Isaac Devine, E.W. Cromartie, Mayor Bob Coble, Sam Davis, Daniel Rickenmann, and Belinda Gergel. More...
XXXXXX NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Garners Ferry Golf/ Michael O. Baker, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer, and Wine, only, at 8041 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia, SC 29209. More...
Growing vegetables is easy even if you don't have a lot of space. Containers and vertical growing systems allow one to have a bountiful harvest in limited digs. Here are a dozen tips to get the greenhorn gardener started • Choose a sunny location. Vegetables need at least six hours of full sun per day. More...
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month