On October 18,1888, P.T. Barnum of Barnum & Bailey Circus fame, probably the most well–known man in America and Europe, bought Goodwill Plantation for his granddaughter Julia H, Clarke. In addition to being Julia’s home, it was used as the wintering location for Barnum’s circus animals for the next six years. Julia’s first daughter, Nancy B. Clarke, was born at […]
An Interlude in France
Part 6: The Louvre & The Rodin MuseumThe Louvre is the largest museum in the western world. Its three wings and pyramid entrance cover more than a Paris city block on the Right Bank of the Seine River. Since we were time–limited, my wonderful wife Linda decided we would pick out only a few works of art to see since we had both visited it before in […]
Skyhawks look to return to championship ways
Hammond School’s wrestling team has good news and better news this year. The good news: the team had no seniors last year, therefore, no major shoes to fill. The better news: they are returning a squad that includes several state champions. Those young men include Gervais Baker, who earned his first state title last season at 103 pounds; Matthew Kay, […]
Expectations building at Ben Lippen
Despite having no seniors on last year’s Ben Lippen squad, Coach Cindy Cummings’ Lady Falcons’ squad still managed a 6–16 record and a spot in the playoffs that ended in a first round loss to Wilson Hall. Coach Cummings now has three seniors and expectations to build off last year’s success. Elizabeth Hodges, Sarah Yeakel, and Emma Cummings are three […]
Hall builds complete program
The lineup card provides the most obvious sign of the growth of Heathwood Hall’s fifth–year wrestling program. For the first time, coach Hank Wall could field a wrestler at every spot, although one unfilled weight class has been the case so far in the season. “Last year, we only had nine consistently, so we were giving away four or five […]
Falcons developing
The 2008–2009 season was a rebuilding one for Ben Lippen wrestling and its coach Cal Schoon. With two returning seniors, Coach Schoon hopes to build off last year’s 5–4 effort. Bobby Carle and Jason Blackwell should provide the leadership that Coach Schoon is looking for. Junior Sammy Joe White and sophomore Richard McCain are other wrestlers who Coach Schoon is […]
The ColumbiaCotillionCl holds ball December 28, 2009
The Columbia Cotillion Club, a gentlemen’s dance club founded in 1890, held its Winter Ball Monday evening, December 28, 2009, at the Columbia Marriott. Four daughters, three granddaughters, and two great granddaughters of members were presented. A reception and receiving line were followed by the debutante figure. Mrs. John Cantey Heath Jr. directed the figure, which was followed by dinner […]
Public Notices
Notice of UNclAiMeD VeHicleS/pUBlic SAleS The following vehicle(s) are subject to towing, repair and/storage liens, are declared to be Abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5-5810, 56-5-5636 and 29-1510 SC Law as Amended, and are in the custody of lonnie Roberts Auto Service, 638 N.. Brickyard Road, columbia, Sc 29223. Phone 803-788-2142, Fax: 803-699- 9082 1998 Nissan Quest VIN# 4N2ZN1119WD813566 Pablo Sanchez […]
Visit The Dead Librarian to find your roots
When a person is in search of their history, sometimes it’s the dead who speak the loudest and tell them the most, according to Debbie Bloom, Columbia’s Richland County Library local history manager and creator of the Dead Librarian blog. That blog links people all over the world to South Carolina’s deceased citizens and their families. The idea behind the […]
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observation
The Pope and ETWhen Copernicus denounced the Ptolemaic theory in 1514 and claimed the sun was the center of the universe and the Earth rotated around it, the whole world of science changed. From that moment on every theory and study about outer space was altered. According to historical accounts, the acceptance of the change was overnight, but I’m skeptical. Evolution has been […]
