An estimated 2,500 motorcyclists rode their bikes of all shapes and sizes to The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center Sunday, December 8 as part of the 19th Annual Vets Charity Ride. This is the largest motorcycle ride in South Carolina, and it drew riders from all over America who escorted truckloads of gifts and donations for hospitalized Veterans […]
Camp Cole can break ground
On December 3, the light was shining on Camp Cole, as it exceeded its goal to raise enough money to break ground on a state-of-the-art facility for children, teens, and adults with disabilities, illnesses, and other life challenges. More than 250 donors were invited to the “Shine On” campaign party at Fawcett Farms on Garner’s Ferry Road, and it was […]
Lighting Rockbridge
Rockbridge Club was founded in 1964. First known as Spring Lake Club, it has changed over the years but has maintained a consistent membership base of families who enjoy the amenities of the club including its swimming pool, tennis courts, and newly renovated clubhouse. In past years, Rockbridge Club featured the only ice rink in the state and held annual […]
Landscaping History
In my 23 years at Historic Columbia, I have directly witnessed the transformation of places both at the historic sites under our stewardship and at other properties throughout downtown Columbia that are today popular destinations for residents and visitors alike. Moreover, thanks to my access to countless historic photographs, maps, and other materials, I have a privileged perspective on a […]
Quirky Crimes in the Capital City
Forest Acres Trenholm Road: A man went to police headquarters at 4:30 p.m. Sunday after he said his ex-boyfriend was threatening him with bodily harm. The 35-year-old man told officers the former boyfriend was sending him texts and leaving phone messages that threatened to “kill” him. While the man was making the complaint at headquarters against the ex, he received […]
With your vet’s advice, a family’s wish for a pet may be granted
ASK US AT THE STAROur children want a pet for Christmas. What are some recommendations? To answer your question, we turned to Dr. Joe Trimmier, co-owner with his wife, Dr. Erin Trimmier, of Ambassador Animal Clinic in Forest Acres. As lifelong animal lovers, the Trimmiers grew up surrounded by them, developing an early love for all creatures great and small and inspiring the couple […]
OK Boomers; stay cool
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationSometimes when I hover over a keyboard, the magic disappears. During those times, I aimlessly scour the internet looking for inspiration or at least, subject matter. Lucky for me on this day, Tammy Ziv provided that inspiration. Tammy Ziv, if that isn’t a Russian Bot, writes time wasting articles accompanying loads of advertising on internet pages masquerading as online magazines. […]
A Christmas Story: Outsourcing and Green Mavericks
50–SomethingI’ve had some interesting experiences with the jolly old elf over the years. There was the time I was lying in my bed late on Christmas Eve in 1978 trying desperately to fall asleep, when I heard my mother down the hall in the living room plainly remark, “Hey, this Luke Skywalker action figure was made in Japan!” At the […]
Working for cats
I’m just saying...When I first came to South Carolina from California, I traveled across the country by car with my two cats, Holmes and O.J. My husband Marty had already met the “boys,” and he knew they were coming with me. His mother once told me that Marty has always been “a dog man” so for him to accept two cats, he […]
