Tucked away in a quiet little corner of Forest Acres is a quaint little restaurant/bar with the quirky name of “the Mouse Trap.” While that may be an uncharacteristic name for a restaurant, it certainly is no deterrent to its patrons as they stop by for an evening of good food, good friends, and great music in a place that […]
The impact of oral histories on the Columbia Jewish Heritage Initiative
Over the last three years, the Columbia Jewish Heritage Initiative, a partnership of Historic Columbia, has collected more than 50 oral histories from former and current members of the community. These remembrances, permanently archived in the College of Charleston’s Jewish Heritage Collection, have become the heart of some of the histories we share in our print pieces, public talks, and […]
Quirky Crimes in the Capital City
West Columbia Lucas Street: A man called police at 2 p.m. Friday after he said his live- in girlfriend assaulted him. When officers arrived on the scene, the accused woman had left the home, but the man’s head was obviously swollen and red as if from a blow of some sort. The man said he and the woman had “been […]
Tax Reform
Late last year, House Republicans made history by passing the first meaningful tax reform bill in a generation. I am grateful families all across the Second Congressional District are already seeing the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. For individuals, the child tax credit has doubled, the mandate to buy health care or pay a penalty was removed, […]
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Is it safe for people with arthritis to exercise and if so, what kinds of exercise are recommended?When you wake up with aches or stiffness from arthritis, it may seem contradictory to say “Get moving,” but experts say exercise just might be the best thing you can do to relieve pain and improve your condition. The Arthritis Foundation is a wonderful source of information: Website arthritis.org and toll free number 1-844- 571-HELP or (4357). Multiple studies show […]
Stinking Little Skunks
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationA man in Ferndale, Michigan, is making headlines in the Great Lake State and beyond after setting his house on fire trying to chase off a family of skunks living in his crawl space. The homeowner tried to evict the skunks by using a homemade smoke bomb, which started a fire that destroyed his home. Mr. DIY stubbornly fought the […]
Don’t skimp on the shrimp
I’m just saying...This past weekend, my husband Marty decided he wanted to make one of his signature dishes, Beaufort Stew. For the uninitiated, Beaufort Stew, also called Frogmore Stew and Low Country Boil, consists of shrimp, potatoes, corn, onions, sausage, and sometimes crab legs. It’s all cooked together with special spices and seasoning, and it’s delicious! I, of course, don’t have a […]
Dieting, dishes, and Dan Marino
40–SomethingThere’s a great paradox on television these days. Most mornings my channels are filled with celebrities like Marie Osmond or Dan Marino telling me how easy it is to lose weight. Then, in the evenings, every restaurant/ pizza joint is inadvertently showing me how easy it is to gain it all back. Of course, the answer is just to turn […]
Hamilton–Owens Airport adds $16 million to local economy
A new study by a statewide organization shows Richland County’s airport contributes $16.1 million annually to the local economy. In its 2018 Statewide Aviation Economic Impact Report, the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) studied the financial effects of each of the state’s six commercial airports and 51 general aviation airports, like the County’s Jim Hamilton- L.B. Owens Airport (CUB). The […]