In order for America’s rural cities and small towns to contribute fully to the nation’s economic recovery, we must enable small, mainstreet businesses to build a better future for themselves, their community, state, and nation.  More...

Lawmakers in both the South Carolina Senate and House introduced comprehensive School Choice legislation January 20, designed to seat all students in the classroom best suited for their unique learning needs.  The tax credit based proposal was c More...

On behalf of the League of Women Voters, I write in strong opposition to Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 3003 that would require voters to obtain and show a valid government–issued photo ID when they exercise their constitutional right to vote.&nb More...

The commercial is for a nationally known insurance company. The opening scene reveals an accident aftermath. Two shaken people survey the scene. The man exits the crumpled SUV and hurries to the trunk. More...

Dogs are like children. They come with their own distinct personalities, they require a lot of love, and they have to be potty–trained. More...

What’s the difference between an investment strategy called “long–term” and another known as “buy and hold?” How about the difference between a financial planner and an investment counselor? More...

With a mission to engage and connect a new generation of Columbians to their community, Columbia Opportunity Resource plans its annual meeting, Thursday, February 10 at 6:11 p.m. inside EdVenture. The public is invited. More...

 Chakisse Newton, Cardinal Consulting  Greg Hilton, immediate past chair, EngenuitySC  Beth Baldauf, United Way of the Midlands  Charles Bierbauer, USC College of Mass Communications and Information Studies ( Wisdom Council)  More...

Pauline Brewer Speight died peacefully surrounded by her devoted family on Thursday, January 20, 2011. She was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina on March 22, 1914. She was the only child of James Rawlings Brewer and Fannie Lee Greene Brewer. More...

When retirees sell their houses and move to a retirement community, the downsizing is likely to mean many of their treasured heirlooms are handed over to others. More...

Ann Holtschlag, president of Columbia Green, was the speaker for the January meeting of the Petal Pushers Garden Club. Ann traced the history of this organization dedicated to the beautification of Columbia and the surrounding areas. More...

Richland Northeast High School student Mary Kacsur’s drawing “Skeletal” won a Gold Key at the regional Scholastic Art Award competition. More...

-ART  Auntie Karen Celebrates African American History with The Columbia Museum of Art and CSAM(The Center for Southern African–American Music), will be held January 29, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., corner of Main and Hampton Streets. More...

The South Carolina State Library’s Center for the Book, in cooperation with USC Press, announces its spring 2011 author line up. The Speaker @ the Center program will hold free lunchtime author talks on the following dates:  More...

Every winter garden must have one Harry Lauder’s walking stick, Corylus avellana ‘Contorta.’ The contorted cultivar of a European hazelnut was first found growing in an English hedgerow in the mid–1880s.  More...

Restaurant-Style Zuppa Toscana  Contributed by allrecipes.com  1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage 2 potatoes, cut into 1/4–inch slices 3/4 cup chopped onion 6 slices bacon 1–1/2 tsps. More...

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Notice is hereby given that 406 Utopia LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine, and Liquor at 3830-A Rosewood Dr., Columbia, SC 29205. More...