Cold and dusty. That is Kabul. Crumbled buildings, a reminder of war, try to dominate the city but cannot compete with the beautiful mountains that surround Afghanistan’s capital. Street vendors line the city’s wide dirt streets, selling fruit, carcasses of raw meat, and naan, the traditional Afghani bread. People weave through the crowded sidewalks including women in burkas that cover […]
Letters of Anna Heyward Taylor (1879–1956), Columbia artist and world traveler published
Anna Heyward Taylor ( 1879– 1956) was born in Columbia, South Carolina, November 13, 1879, to the distinguished Taylor family of Columbia. Her great grandfather, Colonel Thomas Taylor (1743–1833) sold a portion of his plantation to be the site of Columbia built in 1786. Her father was Dr. Benjamin Walter Taylor (1834–1905), a Confederate surgeon and medical officer of great […]
Changing the world one dinner at a time
“Don’t exchange girls for cows, give them education.”The sign on the gate at Maasai village Maji Moto, home to Enkiteng Lepa School founded by Hellen Nkurayia A Dining with Women (DWF) event began Monday, January 24, 2010, with wine, welcoming, signing in, and all types of food that lined the shelves in host Bobbi Kennedy’s kitchen. After eating and chatting, 28 women squeezed into Kennedy’s den to […]
Deep Sea Discovery has begun
Construction has started on “Deep Sea Discovery” at the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA. Deep Sea Discovery is an underwater– themed fun and interactive play area with something for everyone from preschoolers to pre-teenagers and up. It is modeled after Justin’s Place at the NorthWest Family YMCA that opened in 2009. Justin’s Place is named in honor of Justin Pepper, who […]
Salvation Army thanks community
We at The Salvation Army in Columbia would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the individuals and groups that helped to make the Christmas season brighter for our neighbors who sought assistance. Volunteers from service clubs, local businesses, and churches volunteered to ring bells. Generous members of our community purchased gifts for children from the Angel Trees. […]
Quirky Crimes in the Capital City
tHook Avenue, 100 block: A woman called police twice in two weeks after she said her former roommate was threatening her. The 20–year–old woman told officers the former roommate had gotten very jealous of her and her friendship with another woman. She said the roommate kept leaving intimidating and obscene messages on her cell phone, home phone, and her text […]
Secretary of State, Columbia Police Confiscate Approximately $300,000 in Counterfeit Clothing at Evolution Designer Apparel
Agents with the South Carolina Secretary of State’s Office and the Columbia Police Department partnered to conduct a sting in Columbia on January 26, 2011, that resulted in the confiscation of $ 301,100 in counterfeit clothing. Jessica Freitas Norris was charged with trafficking in counterfeit goods at Evolution Designer Apparel of Dutch Square Mall. As the owner of Evolution Designer […]
West Columbia man was one number away from Powerball® Jackpot
Joseph Amiker told himself one day he was going to win the Powerball ® jackpot. He’s come closer than most. Amiker missed the jackpot by one number but is pleased with his $50,000 consolation prize. “ I’m happy, but I was really hoping to hit the jackpot, so I would be able to help others besides myself,” Amiker told lottery […]
Washington Street Methodist Church
Washington Street Methodist Church is marching full speed into its third century, and it’s a good bet that special music will continue to sound an accompaniment to the future. “ This church has always been a strong supporter of the arts,” says Assistant Pastor Evelyn Middleton. “Our Skinner organ has been important to the community for a lot of years, […]