A dedicated supporter of the Columbia Police Department’s K-9 Unit, Barbara Harrill of Forest Acres, invited neighbors, family, and friends to meet the Columbia Police Department K-9 Team. Guests were reminded of the importance of these public servants with demonstrations by the K-9 officers and their partners. This event brought together Amanda Taylor, the newest K- 9 Officer Amanda, and […]
Thousands welcome 2013 at Famously Hot New Years party
Downtown Columbia said farewell to 2012 Monday night with a blazing New Year’s Eve party that drew thousands of people to Main Street for high- caliber live music, spectacular fireworks, and a boisterous atmosphere. While attendance levels for Famously Hot New Year 2013 are still being calculated, pre-registrations for the event reached 7,000—that’s 3.5 times higher than those for last […]
Tokyo Joe salutes the music of Elton John
Tokyo Joe began playing music in front of crowds in 1996. The more the band played, the larger the crowds became, and the further the tour bus traveled to satisfy those who wanted more. Based here in Columbia, Tokyo Joe has played all across the Confederacy offering nothing more than pure, sincere, rock and roll. Playing 200 dates a year, […]
Small business owners agree on toxic chemicals threat
We have heard an ongoing cry from organizations claiming to represent all businesses who oppose any government action on toxic chemicals in our products, warning of increased costs and job losses. Now, a new independent poll shows when it comes to protecting workers and consumers from negative effects of toxic chemicals, smallbusiness owners agree with voters in that both want […]
A letter of resignation from Chief Scott
To the hardworking men and women of the Columbia Police Department, It is with mixed emotions that I inform each of you that I will be retiring from the Columbia Police Department effective January 1, 2013. This decision is not my own. It is due to the legislative changes affecting the South Carolina Police Retirement System (SCPRS) that place limitations […]
Quirky Crimes in the Capital City
Forest Acres tWedgefield Road: When staff members of an elementary school arrived at school Wednesday morning, they found two of the air and heating units had been destroyed. The thieves had gutted both units and taken all of the copper wiring from them causing thousands of dollars in damage. Access to the units was gained by cutting a hole in […]
Word of God Church and Ministries marks opening of new sanctuary and administrative campus
Word of God Church and Ministries (WOG) will mark a major milestone in the church’s 12-year history with the grand opening of its new 2,500- seat, state of the art Sanctuary and Administrative Campus in Columbia’s Dutch Square area Sunday, January 6. Located at 119 Diamond Lane near the Broad River Road/Dutch Square Boulevard intersection, the new campus sits on […]