Jim Hamilton, manager of Jim Hamilton Airport J.B. Owens Airport, turned over his position to Josh Houston (r) Monday, July 6, 2009. Standing with him are Gregory Pierce, Richland County Councilman; Earl Brown, past chairman of the Airport Commission; John C.B.Smith, chairman emeritus Airport Commission; Bernice Scott, past chairman Richland County Council; Jim Hamilton; and Josh Houston. Houston has served as airport director at the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport in Spartanburg, S.C. and the Pickens County Airport, in Pickens, S.C. and is a retired United States Air Force Captain. Mr. Houston holds an MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina. More...

David Willis Martin, 39, of Columbia died Sunday at his residence. He was born in Wichita, KS, on May 24, 1970, a son of Colette R. Martin and the late Michael E. Martin. He was a computer technician and recently celebrated his 10 year anniversary with the SCANA Corporation. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served in the Gulf War. More...

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Some would think that Hammond's strength coach, physical education teacher, and assistant football coach Jamie Scott might have reason to rest on his laurels. More...

Among hundreds of students across the nation, native Columbians Timothy Caiello and Andrew Schirmer placed 31st in Team Policy debate at the 13th National Christian Forensics & Communications Association (NCFCA) National Championship. More...

As we rode in our bus, armed guards front and rear, Tariq gave us a running commentary on his country. More...

-ART Columbia Museum of Art will host an Introduction to Etching class July 25, 10 am- 5 pm, and July 26, 1 pm- 4 pm, at 1515 Main Street. 343-2187. -CHURCH/CHARITY First Presbyterian Church will hold its weekly lunch and speaker series Wednesdays, 11:30 am- 12:50 pm, 1324 Marion St. Soup and salad $5; hot meal, $6. Free parking available. 799-9062. More...

Roll call Chair Paul Livingston, Vice Chair Damon Jeter, Joyce Dickerson, Val Hutchinson, Norman Jackson, Gwendolyn Kennedy, Bill Malinowski, Jim Manning, Greg Pearce, Kit Smith, and Kelvin Washington were present. More...

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE In accordance with the provisions of South Carolina State Law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner's lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at More...

Community gardening is one component of the summer day camp program at the Ben Arnold Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands. The Rosewood Community Garden located on the site serves as the practice plot for this year's crop of youngsters, ages 5- 9. More...