Fast–moving bolts seared through the roof of the century–old Park Street shop, studio, and residence on June 12. “If we had been home, I shudder to think about Alex, my son. The fire started in the part of the roof over his room. Everything in there was destroyed.” Dingman, Alex, and her husband John were in Pennsylvania when their next–door […]
Columbia Country Club turns 100
“This was the worst looking property you had ever seen in your life,” Lem Harper said as he reminisced with his longtime golf buddies. The group has been meeting for a lunch date for 64 years at the Columbia Country Club. “This area was nothing but sand and scrub oaks. But we had a golf vision,” Harper said. Harper, an […]
Inside the Centennial 19th Hole
By Ellen Fortson The Centennial celebration at Columbia Country Club provides continuity to the community it serves. The members, the staff, and the community have all helped with the establishment of the club, but one employee stands out among all the celebrants. James Cunningham has earned a seniority placement among his coworkers. He has been serving the Columbia Country Club […]
Columbia Country Club turns 100
Columbia Country Club staff members love their work“When I first came to work at Columbia Country Club as a secretary, the road ended at the tennis courts,” recalled the club’s office manager, Peggy Kirk. “That was 30 years ago.” Everyone involved in the Columbia Club’s Centennial Celebration remains in awe of the growth of the Longcreek community. In 30 years, the Longtown circle leading to the Columbia […]
Charlie Prentice has been a golf pro for 40 years at Columbia Country Club
“I’ve been a golf pro for 40 years,” Charlie Prentice said over a cup of coffee at the Columbia Country Club. “I’ve been playing golf almost all my life. My sister and I grew up playing golf. Then, I became a caddy. I was around golf clubs all day.” After military service, Prentice returned home and landed his first job […]
Five Points Association raises over $500 for breast cancer awareness
The Five Points Association, thanks to the generous contribution of a Fender guitar from Pecknel Music Company, was able to raise over $500 through the sale of raffle tickets to contribute to the Mayor’s Council on Breast Cancer Awareness. “The Five Points Association approached us with an idea and we were happy to help,” said Paul Morgan, manager of Pecknel […]
Columbia buildings win awards
The Columbia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects sponsored a local design awards ceremony last week. The top design award went to The Boudreaux Group for the interiors renovation of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Following Boudreaux’s Honor Award were three Merit Awards and three Citation Awards. The designs were by Columbia firms with the exception of the Perry Courthouse, […]
ABOTA holds Annual Dinner
The SC Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) held its Annual Dinner, Awards Ceremony, and Dance at the Summit Club November 11, 2004. Mark W. Buyck Jr., president, presided. J. Lewis Cromer, National Board Member, recognized the Masters in Trial Faculty. F. Barron Grier III, secretary, introduced the new members: Thomas W. Traxler, George C. Beighley, Robert […]
Richland One holds Hall of Fame Gala
Miss AmericaThe Partners in Education Foundation of Richland County School District One held a gala to inaugurate the first class of the district’s Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center where the Hall of Fame will be located. Craig Melvin, WIS TV anchor, served as master of ceremonies. Remarks were given by Henri Etta Baskins, […]
SC Inaugural Ball set for January 21, 2005
Contributed by the SC Inaugural Ball Committee andthe SC State Society The SC Inaugural Ball Committee announced it will hold the SC Presidential Inauguration Ball Friday, January 21, 2005, from 8 pm until midnight. A celebration of President George W. Bush’s inauguration, the ball will be held at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. Tickets for the […]
