The octogenarians at Presbyterian Community of Columbia will open their ears and take a trip down Memory Lane on the evening of May 26, when Bob Knox and his Blue Serenade Orchestra play a program of Big Band Swing Music. No doubt there will be plenty of toe- tapping and humming along as the retirees recall their evenings on the ballroom floor in the 1930s and 40s. More...

Cayce charrette Beginning with a public input session at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, May 19, and ending with a Thursday press conference at 5:30 pm and a public presentation at 6:00 pm, the Master Plan Charrette for the City of Cayce is an intense three- day visioning process involving input from citizens, interest groups, businesses, government leaders, More...

Anna Penland, a fourth grader at Hammond School, presented Betty and Sinclair Lewis with an art piece created by Anna at the 100th anniversary service of Shandon United Methodist Church. Sinclair is the oldest living retired Senior Methodist pastor. Anna's grandfather, Virgil Duffy, and Sinclair Lewis were roommates at USC. The painting depicts Betty leading the choir and Sinclair preaching. Anna is the daughter of Mike and Rebecca Penland. Photo by Jim Covington More...

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Courtney Angotti- Smith scored three goals to lead the Pinewood Prep Lady Panthers to a 4- 1 victory over the Cardinal Newman Lady Cardinals in the SCISA AAA championship soccer match on Saturday, May 9, held at Porter- Gaud School. More...

Grace Zimmerman, Sally Dunaway, John Dixon, and Sarah Hurlbert had a curious love quadrangle in Over and Up. A firstful of hits took the stage at Cardinal Newman May 7, 8, and 9. More...

I paid $1 for this view of Karnak's Temple of Amun. Johnny Carson made Karnak famous, but his turban- wrapped soothsayer was nowhere near historically accurate. Karnak is a complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons, obelisks, and temples dedicated to the Theban gods by the ruling pharaohs of Egypt's Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom. More...

Clinton, South Carolina Driving Distance: 1 hour 2 minutes from Columbia Located just an hour from Columbia is a special place where you will find friendly citizens, beautiful neighborhoods, and a high quality of life. The proud home of Presbyterian College, Clinton is nestled in the heart of upstate South Carolina at exit 54 off of I- 26. More...

"These pants are killing me," costume designer Robin Gottlieb said. It was less than a week until opening night for Workshop Theatre's production of the comedy "Moonlight and Magnolias," and one of the lead character's pants were certified high water with visible stitching. "We have to get those fixed. More...

Neighborhood organizations are an excellent way for people to voice their ideas and concerns. The Columbia Council of Neighborhoods has worked hard to bring residents together for positive exchange. On Saturday May 9, a banquet was held to recognize those who have helped make this happen. More...

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Be the first in your neighborhood to harvest rainwater in your garden and elicit support and assistance from neighbors and community members. Businesses and homeowners throughout South Carolina are applying green solutions to wasteful erosion and runoff problems by using rain gardens. More...