May 1, 2009 RSS feed / Society

Native daughter leads AKA sorority members at Myrtle Beach

When Ella Springs joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, as a student at South Carolina State College, she had no idea one day she would be presiding officer in charge of the organization's largest region. More...

CCFI hosts international students

The Columbia Council for Internationals hosted a reception on the grounds of the Governor's Mansion April 6, 2009, from 4 pm to 6 pm for international college students from around South Carolina. More...

Susan Anderson earns highest teaching award

Susan Anderson, professor of dance and artistic director of the University of South Carolina Dance Program, received the Michael J. More...

Joannie Robinson Van de Grift

A memorial service for Mrs. Joannie Robinson Van De Grift was held 11 o'clock Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel with Rev. Sefton Strickland, brother- in- law of Mrs. Van De Grift, officiating. More...

Harriet Gardin Fields

Former Richland County Councilwoman Harriet Gardin Fields passed Thursday, April 23, 2009. Fields, 65, served on council from 1989- 1997 and was chair in 1994 and 1997. More...

Columbia Study Group boasts 70 years

The Columbia Study Group is celebrating its 70th birthday Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Forest Lake Club at 11:30 am. Former members are invited to attend by responding to Donna Fuller, 782-2325. More...

USC holds Faculty Award Ceremony

Other awards recipients besides Susan Anderson (page 11) at USC's Faculty Awards Ceremony April 23 included the following: • Ada B. Thomas Outstanding Faculty Advisor- John M. More...