At 94 years old, Paddy Evans appreciates her good eyesight. More than 20 years ago, her vision was threatened, and only through serious surgical procedures was her sight saved. More...

New West Columbia City Council member Casey Jordan Hallman was sworn in December 19. With her is her mother, Anne Jordan; her husband, Davis Hallman; and her daughter, Marydavis Hallman. More...

Killian PTO Vice President Pam Donaldson challenged the faculty, staff, PTO, and parents to ring the bell for the Salvation Army at the Killian Walmart. More...

Columbia attorney Debbie Barbier has been with the U. S. Attorney’s Columbia office for 15 years, where she has built an impressive history of courtroom victories on behalf of the American taxpayer. More...

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Wade McGuinn, The McGuinn Homes, has been named the 2011 Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year from Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia. Kenneth E. Ormand Jr. of Kenneth E. Ormand Jr. LLC has been named William H. More...

The Camellia Ball presented seven debutante daughters, three granddaughters, four out-of-town nieces, and 15 guest debutantes at the annual ball December 17, 2011, at Forest Lake Club. More...

Mr. and Mrs John Dunbar Lyles were married August 20, 2011, at St. John Francis Regis Chapel on the campus of Regis University in Denver, Colorado. The Rev. Monsigner Kenneth Leone presided at the 3:30 ceremony. More...

Twelve daughters, one granddaughter, and four nieces were presented at The South Carolina Debutante Ball on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at Forest Lake Club. More...

ART The Children’s Trust of South Carolina has opened registration for the 2012 Picasso Project student art competition, for students, grade 6-12. Registration will close February 29, 2012. scchildren.org. CHURCH/CHARITY More...

 Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree recycling program, sponsored by Keep the Midlands Beautiful, will be held December 26-January 13. Hours and locations vary. More...

Columbia Rotary isaccepting proposals from localcharities for grants from the club.Criteria1. Needs: Food, clothing, shelter,education, etc. to help theunderserved2. More...

With help from familiar Wadsworth Chamber Series soloists, the South Carolina Philharmonic presents “Soundscapes,” a rich sonic journey without leaving the Koger Center, Saturday January 14 at 7:30 p.m. More...

The Dick Goodwin Big Band will again usher in the New Year at the Newberry Opera House with a concert of varied musical styles. This year’s guest is vocalist and WIS news anchor Hannah Horne. Festivities begin at 8 p.m., on December 31. More...

I love old cemeteries. I love wandering through the graves, reading headstones, imagining what the deceased were like when walking the earth. More...