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It’s almost Santa Paws time
The American Pet Products Association conducted a survey to understand who are planning to purchase gifts on buying a Christmas gift for their pets. It is no surprise to us dog lovers that 46 percent of those surveyed planned on buying one or more gifts, despite the pandemic and slow economy. If you are planning on surprising your dog at […]
Blockades bother residents
For over 70 years residents have had access to a small road located near 5880 Farrow Road. That changed about a month ago when concrete blockades were placed on either side of the railroad track, blocking residents ability to get to the other side. The blockades troubled local resident James Sanders, who has only been told the move was made […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Lena Oncken (l) and Emily Howell decorate the tree at Wildewood Downs.
Decking the Halls on a Silent Night
I’m just saying...You really have to love these Christmas and holiday movies that are out now. They paint the prettiest picture of “the best time of the year.” They are almost always in someplace where the ground is blanketed in fresh snow and every house on every street is flawlessly decorated inside and out. And of course, once inside all those houses, […]
The Scariest Question Ever: Can you fix…?
50–SomethingOne of the most terrifying questions a wife can ask begins with these six words: Do you think you can fix…?? In my most recent brush with this crippling request, my wife asked, “Do you think you can fix our shower knob? It’s leaking.” The obvious response to this sort of question is, “No, absolutely not.” Admittedly, I’ve turned into […]
Ode to my Father
Conclusion: Called to Fort Jackson(Note: This series is from my father’s memoirs I found long after his death.) In April 1943, I was called to report to Fort Jackson for my physical. [Note: Beginning December 1, 1942, all males between 18 and 65 were required to register for the draft.] I met a truck in the 1300 block of Washington Street with all others […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
Jae Kim, franchisee with EXIT Real Estate Solutions in Columbia, was honored with the bronze award by EXIT Realty Corp. International. Nima Sherpa, sales representative with EXIT Real Estate Solutions in Irmo, was honored with the bronze award by EXIT Realty Corp. International. Wendy Weeden, sales representative with EXIT Real Estate Consultants in Lexington, was honored with the silver award […]
REAL ESTATE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Magnus Development Partners announce 803 Industrial Park, a new speculative industrial development adjacent to CAE. The park will consist of nearly one million square feet total and Magnus Development will break ground on Building One, a 204,120-square-foot building, in early 2021. Colliers International South Carolina vice president Rox Pollard and senior brokerage associate Danny Bonds […]
Businesses ask for help at Forest Acres City Council
After a contentious back-and-forth exchange with members of the Forest Acres Restaurant and Merchants Association, the Forest Acres City Council approved nearly $155,000 to be spent on social media and television advertising for the remainder of the fiscal year. During its remote meeting December 8, FARMA members, gathered at a remote location, pleaded for the council to help the struggling […]
