President Obama tapped a 1964 graduate of C.A. Johnson High School to lead NASA. Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr. of Columbia flew on four shuttle missions and served as commander of two of them. Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr. was born in Columbia August 19, 1946. He attended Carver Elementary School and W.A. Perry Junior High School. He […]
Musician comes by talent naturally
Justin Tweito’s mom, Denise, was surprised when she heard him singing an unfamiliar song. When she asked him where he heard it, Justin replied, “I got it out of my head.” Denise, a high school music teacher in Irmo, sat with Justin at the piano and began to map out his song. He made corrections and told her specific chord […]
S.C. Bar names 2009 LRE Citizen of the Year
The recipient of the 2009 LRE Citizen of the Year is Christopher Ryan Lowery of Columbia. Lowery participated in the mock trial program while a student at Hand Middle School. As a high school student, he has dedicated his time to serving behind the scenes at state mock trial competitions. Lowery has committed countless hours to both the middle school […]
The 25th Anniversary of the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame showcases past honorees and honors 2009 Laureates
The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame, established in 1985 by Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina and The State newspaper, honors business men and women in South Carolina who, through their accomplishments, serve as champions of free enterprise and role models for tomorrow’s business leaders. A dinner was held May 21, 2009, at the Convention Center to honor past […]
The 25th Anniversary of the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame showcases past honorees and honors 2009 Laureates
Student ambassadors participated in a Junior Achievement program during the 2008- 09 school year and were selected from nominations submitted by volunteers or teachers who taught or hosted these Junior Achievement classes. The ambassadors escorted the honorees. The committee for the event honoring the 2009 Laureates included James W. Cantey Jr. (co- chair), James W. Cantey & Associates; Jack Goettee […]
Seniors ask for continued support for CSC
The Capital Senior Center’s (CSC) members and supporters turned out in force Thursday evening, May 21, to reinforce the need for continued support for the not- for- profit facility designed for independent older adults. Between 55 and 60 people stood as Daisy De Laine Block, one of the original committee members who helped establish CSC 11 years ago, was introduced […]
Part 7: Revolution in the Basin Part 2
Despite British successes in South Carolina for much of 1780, there were troubling signs ahead for the Redcoats and their Tory allies. Partisan leaders under the leadership of Thomas Sumter, Francis Marion, Andrew Pickens, and others were striking supply lines and, in some cases, beating the enemy in stand- up battles and skirmishes. The conflict was turning into a civil […]
Rosewood Community Council hears about urban farm
The Rosewood Community Council met on Thursday May 21. Gerry Lynn Hall talked about the advantages that Community Development can provide. For any issue involving the city there are three ways Community Development can be informed: Call 311; call 545-3381; visit the city’s website at www.columbiasc.net and fill out a request. When you submit the request, you will receive a […]
Biscuit House holds Final Drive
As most of you might know Biscuit House has always been a part of the State Farmer’s Market, which will be moving next year to a new location. USC has taken over the Bluff Road location. For us at the Biscuit House and others in the market, that may mean eviction no later than Feb. 28, 2010. Over the years […]