May 21, 2010 RSS feed / Society

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Families and friends of angels walk to raise awareness

By Anita Baker
Over 200 people, including 20 families of children with Angelman Syndrome, a neurogenetic disorder, gathered Saturday, May 15, 2010, for Columbia’s second annual Angelman Syndrome Foundation Walk. More...

Denby Singley gorman

Denby Singley Gorman, 70, died May 13, 2010. Funeral service was held Monday, May 17, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church. More...

Kate Bullock Helms

Kate Bullock Helms, age 101, of Charlottesville, Va., passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010. She was born April 9, 1909, in Newberry, S.C., daughter of the late William and Lillian Bullock. More...

Museum to celebrate Beach Music Day May 21

Contributed by SC State Museum

Some of the greatest names in South Carolina beach music will be on hand to celebrate the Palmetto State’s official popular music Friday, May 21 as the South Carolina State Museum observes Beach Music Day 2010. More...

roast to toast retiring Keenan band director

Contributed by Richland One Schools

After 34 years as Keenan High School’s band director, Willie Lyles is retiring and celebrating his departure in style. More...

“owning a piece of antique silver is like owning a moment in time.”

—Dawn evers–Corley, The Charleston Silver Lady
By Jackie Perrone

“Owning a piece of antique silver is like owning a moment in time,” according to the Charleston Silver Lady. More...

Blue Star Mothers honor veterans with the annual Palmetto Patriot’s Ball

By Julia Rogers Hook

The Midlands Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers are presenting the second Annual Palmetto Patriot’s Ball on May 22 to celebrate our service men and women and veterans of past wars and service. More...

alma Jeanne Carrico Brantley

A memorial service for Mrs. Alma Jeanne Brantley, 66, of Columbia, was held at 2 o'clock, Sunday, May 16, 2010, at Living Springs Lutheran Church, with The Rev. Christine V. Stoxen and The Rev. Wade T. Roof III officiating. More...

Hooked on fishing lures

By Mike Cox

The primary means for attracting a trophy bass is still a ca r ved piece of wood decorated to resemble a fish that is covered with treble ho oks. More...

Columbia Music Festival association presents a Midsummer Night’s Dream

Contributed by Columbia Music Festival Association

Columbia Music Festival Association presents Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Saturday, May 29, 2010, 8 p.m. at the newly renovated Township Auditorium. More...

Dining for Women in the Midlands

Columbia is home to four Dining for Women groups. For more information, visit their website at www.diningforwomen.org and click on “Find a Chapter.” All four of the groups can be contacted by email at southeast@diningforwomen.org. More...


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