Duty calls, even when you are playing in the medal round of the National Senior Games. That’s the lesson Fort Jackson’s Col. James Houston learned while he was in Cleveland, Ohio, in late July to compete in the 60-64 year-old singles tennis bracket. After moving through the preliminary rounds and beating the number one seed in a third-set tiebreaker, he […]
Smoke free laws do not negatively affect the economy
Editor’s Note: In the original article published August 9, 2013, it was stated, “Release of the study led the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association and the South Carolina Tobacco-Free Collaborative to again call for the General Assembly to enact a statewide smoke-free law, a proposal that was last advanced unsuccessfully in 2007.” This statement was not correct. Per the […]
Freedom and Justice: Cecil Williams captures the Columbia Civil Rights Struggle
Richland Library and Columbia SC 63 invite visitors to view the Freedom and Justice: Cecil Williams Captures the Columbia Civil Rights Struggle exhibit, now open at Richland Library Main. Made possible through a partnership between Richland Library, Columbia SC 63, and the University of South Carolina’s Moving Images Research Collections, Freedom and Justice tells the stories of those who risked […]
Quirky Crimes in the Capital City
West Columbia tHolland Circle: Police were called to a home at 12: 30 p. m. Wednesday after neighbors said they overheard a man soliciting a 12-year-old boy and were afraid the man might kidnap the child. When officers arrived, a witness told them the boy was at her home, and when he left to walk back home, a middle-aged man […]
The Columbia Curmudgeons
Kids need parents, not more friends Dear Curmudgeons, When did parents start asking children to behave? In the grocery store the other day, I was shocked to see a young mother pleading with her son. “Please stop running, Billy,” she begged. Who’s in charge here?! In my day, a mother could simply give a look to a little boy acting […]
Historic Columbia
This month’s plant spotlight from Historic Columbia Foundation’s living collections features the scarlet rose mallow (Hibiscus coccineus). While its botanical name conjures up images of more tropical climates, this member of the mallow family is actually native to the Carolinas and southeastern United States. This slender, shrubby wildflower was cultivated as early as the 18th century and was even listed […]
Marathon winner still waiting for award
I ran the Columbia, S.C. marathon in March of this year, and for the most part, found the race to be well-organized, scenic, and speckled with enthusiastic spectators. Much to my surprise, I won the women’s marathon competition and was informed that customized awards would be sent to each winner at a later date. It has been nearly five months […]
USC student has advice for Haley
Women have had to prove their gravitas in conservatism since its conception. Governor Haley cannot get caught in the hype that gives many conservative women today the nickname ‘grizzly.’ That name is definitely not apt for one aspiring to be a polished politician. The ways Haley can exhibit sincerity, patriotism, and credibility are by communicating with the public like no […]
What’s happening???
...at the corner of Harden and Calhoun?You may be wondering when you can again use the handy cut-through from Harden Street up Calhoun Street to town. From my car, it looks as though little progress has been made. You are not wrong if you think it has taken a very long time. According to Nyle Simmons, city construction engineer, the project began about a year ago. […]
Obamacare causes insurance rates to increase significantly
The South Carolina Department of Insurance forecasts that health insurance rates in the soon-to-be-established federally facilitated exchanges will increase by 50 percent to 70 percent in the individual market and by 10 percent to 20 percent in the small group market. The department says it has completed its review of health insurance forms and rates for carriers who are seeking […]
