U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brad Owens, director of joint staff for the South Carolina National Guard and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Lambe, assistant adjutant general for South Carolina Air National Guard, place a wreath on the South Carolina Armed Forces Memorial at the South Carolina State House, December 10, 2018. Wreaths like this were placed all over the […]
Skipper ready for Greater Cayce/West Columbia area train of growth
Richard Skipper, executive director of the Greater Cayce West Columba Chamber & Visitors Center, is close to wrapping up his first year with the chamber. Skipper took over for Gregg Pinner, who stepped down from the position in October 2017 after 17 years of service. Skipper came to the chamber February 1 after spending 18 years as senior media rep […]
Give the gift of history
If you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea for the holidays, consider giving the gift of history by purchasing a Historic Columbia membership or visiting the Gift Shop at Robert Mills to browse our many holiday deals going on now through December 24. A membership with Historic Columbia is a great gift that keeps giving throughout the year, with free […]
S.C. military housing funding essential for military readiness and retention
According to recent reports, in 2017 South Carolina’s military communities had an estimated $24.1 billion economic impact across the state, generating more than $884 million in annual tax revenue. Over the past 20 plus years, privatized housing providers contributed to the new construction and renovation of 4,558 homes throughout five military installations in South Carolina. This access to quality housing […]
Quirky Crimes in the Capital City
Richland CountyBeltline Blvd.: Police were called to a restaurant at 9 p.m. Wednesday after employees said they were robbed at gunpoint. A female employee told the officers she opened the back door and a man grabbed her by the throat and stuck a gun in her face. He forced his way inside and to the register, pushing her with him. […]
What is a smart toy?
ASK US AT THE STARTell me more about the new city and county zoning and development regulations. A “smart toy” is a toy which effectively has its own intelligence by virtue of on-board electronics. These enable it to learn, behave according to pattern, and alter its actions depending upon environmental stimuli. Typically, it can adjust to the abilities of the player, according to the […]
Jeopardy and Musical History
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationBack before there were hundreds of TV channels, the internet, and Life its Own Self, I had an evening routine. I gathered my family around the RCA and watched Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. I fancied myself as someone who could dominate on Alex Trebek’s game show. I even worked with a guy a few years back who appeared on […]
Everyday Miracles
I’m just saying...I want to tell you a story. It’s not your standard holiday story but to me, it’s one I think will leave you with a warm fuzzy glow that will make you smile, and isn’t that what this holiday is about? We have a friend named Ronny who has been my husband Marty’s best friend for more than 30 years. […]
Looking like an elderly Ken doll
40–SomethingI recently had a mole and a little extra removed from my ankle. This little procedure required more stitches than one might imagine, which required me to lay off exercise for about three weeks and did not allow me to shower for two days. Honestly, I didn’t mind an excuse to lay around for a while. Exercise makes me feel […]
South Kilbourne hears from city, state officials
The South Kilbourne Neighborhood Association held its monthly meeting Thursday, December 6. Columbia police officer Mason Frier reported an incident at the intersection of South Bottom and South Ott Streets in which an individual attempted a robbery at gunpoint. He was able to get away, and police are still trying to obtain information. The leads are short, said Frier, because […]
