When the shadows fall over the Congaree River, and night descends over old Columbia, passersby just might get an eerie sensation if they linger near the city’s historic churchyards and homes. On Halloween, the city may not seem as spooky as fog-shrouded old Edinburgh or London. Yet, rest assured it has its share of ghosties and ghoulies and things that […]
Group wants to wipe out barbaric animal practices
It has been said many times a single step begins the journey and on October 20 three friends, all who are avid animal lovers and animal rights advocates, began their expedition to make South Carolina a friendlier and kinder state where animals are concerned. The fledgling group is spearheaded by Columbia residents, Vicki Cannon, Kathy Crosswell, and John Thompson. Via […]
WW II veteran’s wife thanks Honor Flight volunteers
This is a thank-you letter for the untold kindness of people who many times are unknown and unacknowledged. My husband died several weeks ago. He was a World War II veteran and had been on the first Honor Flight and who wanted to “give back” by volunteering to help at the orientation before each flight. His fellow volunteers took a […]
Reader not happy with Romney in the 2nd debate
Did anyone else notice the bullying manner of Romney repeatedly questioning Obama about Public Land leases? Obama repeatedly tried to answer but was rudely and loudly interrupted by Romney repeating the question. When Obama finally was give the chance to answer, it was explained that the leases that were held by large oil/gas companies were NOT using them and therefore […]
Jailed women have high rates of serious mental illness
Women in jail have high rates of serious mental illness, post-traumatic stress, and substance use disorders, yet most jails are limited in their capacity to provide mental health treatment, according to a national study. “These findings suggest that many women in jail have multiple disorders and, subsequently, have complex treatment needs,” said the study’s lead investigator, Shannon Lynch, chair of […]
Quirky Crimes in the Capital City
Forest Acres tForest Drive: Police were called to a bank at 1 p.m. Friday after a woman tried to open a checking account with a phony check. The teller took the 18-yearold woman’s information, and when the woman gave her a check written on the account of another bank customer, the teller became suspicious. She examined the signature on the […]
Antioch Baptist Church celebrates 26th anniversary of its pastor
The congregation of the Antioch Baptist Church of Columbia, family, and friends will celebrate the 26th Anniversary of their pastor, Dr. Albert Aiken Neal, Sunday, October 28, 2012. Pastor and Mrs. Virginia Neal will be honored during the 11 a.m. worship service at the church, 5715 Koon Road, Columbia, SC. Dr. Neal was licensed to preach from his home church, […]
Grammy nominated gospel recording artist to perform at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road
VaShawn Mitchell, two-time Grammy nominated EMI gospel recording artist, will visit Columbia, S.C., Tuesday, October 30. to perform during the 7 p.m. service at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road (2440 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC). During the service, he will also issue a call to action and impress the need for more African American males to mentor boys here in […]
Zion Baptist Church presents “Men Moving Forward”
Zion Baptist Church, 801 Washington Street, will present Men’s Day 2012 “Men Moving Forward in Ministry” Sunday, October 28, 2012. Speaking at the 11 a.m. service will be Rev. Terry Alexander, pastor of Wayside Chapel Baptist Church since 2003. He is a native of Florence, S.C. He is married to Starlee Davis Alexander. They are the proud parents of two […]