Most gardeners are familiar with Sedum ‘Autumn Joy,’ the 2’ tall autumn blooming perennial attracting butterflies in profusion. Individual florets are star–shaped but clustered in convex cymes. The genus Sedum includes a group of starflowered succulents suitable for rock gardens to rooftops. Two additional star–studded sedum are making themselves at home in Columbia gardens alongside ‘Autumn Joy.’ Sedum sarmentosum is […]
Star Chefs
Southern Style Ribs Contributed by Pam Edwards Sauce 1 (32 oz.) bottle ketchup 2/3 small jar prepared yellow mustard 1/2 lb. dark brown sugar 1/3 lg. onion, chopped coarsely 3 Tbsp. white vinegar 2 lg. lemons, sliced Tabasco sauce to taste (3 drops to 1/2 tsp.) Salt and pepper to taste Preparation time: half day, but constant attention is not […]
Developer wins national housing award
Elizabeth Whitener, head of Columbia–based Creative Management Inc., went to the federal department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in Washington to receive her national award, the only one in its category for 2009. Called the “2009 Communities of Quality Award: Outstanding Turnaround of a Troubled Property,” Whitener’s award recognized her accomplishments resuscitating the 104–unit Riverside Apartments at 3245 Lucius […]
Briefs
Avoiding litigation Columbia law firm Collins & Lacy is having a free Thursday morning seminar, July 15, on avoiding litigation in the construction industry. The free half–day seminar will discuss seven major topics: (1) subcontractor and contractor insurance issues, (2) common code violations, (3) importance of job description and drug testing, (4) government contracts, (5) independent contractor agreements, (6) workers’ […]
Folks about town
A leading legal directory has ranked Nexsen Pruet attorneys and practices among the top in South Carolina. In all, 11 Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been rated among the top attorneys in their practice areas including five who practice in Columbia: David Dubberly, Mark Knight, Marc Manos, Susi McWilliams, and Ed Menzie. Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewar t , P.C. […]
City Center Partnership uses Palmetto Pride Grant to beautify downtown
City Center Partnership was awarded a 2010 Community Pride Grant from Palmetto Pride on Wednesday, January 20. The $1,925 grant was used to enhance the beauty of the downtown area by planting flowers in hanging baskets and planters throughout the Business Improvement District (BID). Creating a more uniform aesthetic look was the driving force behind the selection of what to […]
CAP awarded $327,250
The S.C. State Housing Finance and Development Authority awarded Community Assistance provider, Inc. (CAP) the sum of $327,250.00 under the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). CAP, Inc. will use the money to provide homeownership opportunities for eligible low–income persons in the Richland County area. The (HOME) program is an Equal Opportunities Program and is subject to the Fair Housing Act […]
Spring Valley Rotary Club sponsors blood drive
The Spring Valley Rotary Club will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, July 1 from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Community Room at the Village at Sandhill. The Community Room is located next to JCPenney and across from La Fogata Restaurant at 499 Town Center Place. Rotarian Wendy Fuess said, “You don’t need a special reason to […]
Fatz helps Rotary eradicate polio
Bright and early on June 12 Irmo Fatz Café manager Bruce Dressler opened his normally closed until 11 a.m. daily restaurant at 7420 Broad River Road. This was done to enable members of the St. Andrews Rotary Club, in conjunction with Fatz Café staff, and all under the direction of Bruce Dressler, to raise funds to support the Club’s commitment […]
Lott celebrates 35 years of service
Born in Aiken, S.C., in 1953, Sheriff Leon Lott attended the University of South Carolina–Aiken, earning an associate degree in police administration. He went on to attend the University of South Carolina, earning a bachelors degree in sociology and continued with graduate study for a masters in criminal justice. Later, Sheriff Lott graduated from the FBI National Academy, FBI National […]
