The 2019 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence took place Saturday, October 5, at Finlay Park. City of Columbia Council member Tameika Isaac Devine noted participants in the Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence have been most directly affected. She recognized there were individuals in attendance who are currently in abusive relationships and many who are abuse survivors. As part of the […]
Puzzle passion at Palmettos of Parklane
A small group of residents at The Palmettos of Parklane have found a way to spin their passion for putting jigsaw puzzles together into community service. Each month, a puzzle they have completed and framed will be on display in the lobby of The Palmettos and raffled. All proceeds of the $1 tickets will go to the local Alzheimer’s Association. […]
Congaree Swamp Fest celebrates history of Lower Richland
The 17th Annual Congaree Swamp Fest took place on the grounds of the historic Harriet Barber House in Hopkins October 4 and 5. Food vendors, games for the children, and concert stage with live entertainment drew hundreds of people to Hopkins Friday night. The concert, “BBQ, Blues and South 2019,” featured Glenn Jones, R&B soul singer; and Ann Nesby, two-time […]
Palladium goes modern for annual fall tour
Mid-Century Modern is having a moment. Join Historic Columbia’s Palladium as it goes behind the scenes in some of the city’s most stand-out modern structures during its Fall Tour Sunday, November 3. Stops include private homes staged with contemporary and original mid-century furniture and art, and the iconic Seibels Insurance Building. Each stop highlights innovations in historic preservation, adaptive use, […]
Too Many Lamars—Lamar Thomas, Part Three
Time passed. I had a job as a public information officer for one of the major school districts. It wasn’t as fulfilling as teaching, but it wasn’t as heart-wrenching, either. My student teaching experience had taken its toll. One Saturday, I was sprawled out on the floor reading the newspaper when a photograph caught my eye. It was Lamar, my […]
Quirky Crimes in the Capital City
Richland County Covenant Road: Police went to an ER Sunday at 10 p.m. after a 16- year-old boy said he had been shot while walking to the store. The teen told officers he was walking down Covenant Road to “the store” when he heard three gunshots. He said the shots came from a car that sped away from the scene […]
Drive with caution on your way to an extended car warranty or repair plan
ASK US AT THE STARI get unsolicited calls about extended car warranties and hear advertisements about car repair plans. Any information or advice on this? Many car owners are happy with extended warranties and repair plans, but others are not, so approach these purchase decisions with caution. As the adage says, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Consult the […]
Dwight made me cry
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationI was minding my business, watching a music documentary. Dwight Yoakam, likely the coolest singer who ever performed a twangy song, was discussing Merle Haggard. Suddenly my sinus cavities opened and I lost it. Dwight Yoakam talking about Merle Haggard made me cry. I almost didn’t record Ken Burns’s Country Music Documentary. I like country music but didn’t think I […]
A Hairy Day in Venice
I’m just saying...I just got back from a trip to Italy, and my advice to anyone who has ever thought they might enjoy such a trip, is to do whatever it takes to get there. Get a second job, give up designer handbags, or become a travel agent. Just make it happen! It was just the most incredible trip I’ve ever had. […]
