Devine Street is making a quiet, but steady comeback. Merchants are expanding existing retail spaces, while others are opening storefronts for the first time. At the same time, companies are renovating or relocating their offices to unique spaces along the Devine Street corridor. And the best news for Columbia? It’s almost all local. “There always seems to be a new […]
South Carolina is a haven for dog fighters
Another battered, helpless dog was used as bait to train upcoming teenage pit bull fighters for the ring. Braveheart arrived last Sunday night. The couple who found him wandering around brought him to PETS, Inc. The condition of this dog made those at Pets, Inc. weep. Volunteers at PETS, Inc. are taking good care of him but want the citizens […]
The Congaree Land Trust Series continues
In his long career in agriculture and natural resources, Hank Stallworth has worked in almost every aspect of those fields from legislative researcher and departmental manager to governor’s advisor, but among the most satisfying is his latest post as president of the Congaree Land Trust. Billy Cate, who retired this spring as executive director of the trust, says, “Hank has […]
League says constructing I-73 is not responsible
The League of Women Voters of South Carolina believes it is time for South Carolina’s state and federal leadership to drop consideration of the proposed I-73 and focus instead on repairing the existing road system and funding roads that have demonstrated statewide economic value like I-26. Recently the Coastal Conservation League released “An Economic Analysis of I-73 and the Grand […]
Aging Matters: Where do I go?
My office spoke with a lady who had faced numerous challenges while caring for an elderly parent living alone in a neighboring state. Her mother had previously been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and it was recommended that she no longer drive. Following the diagnosis, her mother decided to purchase a new car, and the family then realized it was time […]
Quirky Crimes in the Capital City
Richland County tBethel Church Road: A mother called police at 2 p.m. Monday after she said her daughter was making false reports of sexual abuse, and she wanted it to stop. She said she had spoken to the daughter, and the daughter has since started making harassing phone calls and sending irksome texts to her. The mother said she wanted […]
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Choristers to perform in Italy
On July 31, 2012, young choristers from Trinity Episcopal Cathedral will embark on a remarkable venture of music, history, faith, and culture. Under the direction of Canon Organist and Choirmaster Dr. Jared Johnson, the Choir of Men and Boys and the Choir of Men and Girls will spend eight days touring and performing in some of the great churches of […]
First Christian Church prepares new time capsule
Fifty years ago, the congregation of First Christian Church in Columbia sealed a time capsule marking their move to a new home on Belt Line Boulevard. Earlier this year, the members of this church opened that capsule and began a celebration of “Fifty Years in Forest Acres.” Now, as these members embark upon their second 50 years in Forest Acres, […]
