CALENDAR OF EVENTS

•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult classes, kids classes, kids camps, and art class groups. Visit cafeartcola.com. •CHURCH/CHARITY The Columbia office of the Palmetto Trail will be collecting newly purchased middle grade shoes for the Oliver Gospel Mission (OGM) throughout the month of November. Boxes will be set up on the porch of the Palmetto Trail […]

Public Notices

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO. 2021-CP-40-05065 Harbison Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. William D. Frith, Jr. and Metrofed Financial, Inc., Defendants. TO: METROFED FINANCIAL, INC.: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a […]

Notice to Creditors of Estates

All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Richland County, the address of which is P.O. Box 192, Columbia, SC 29202, on or before the date that is eight […]

STORAGE AUCTIONS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on November 24, 2021, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue […]

Notice of Unclaimed Vehicles/Public Sale

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC SALE The following vehicle(s) are subject to towing, repair and/or storage Liens; are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5- 5810, 56-5- 5635 and/or 29-15-10 SC Law as amended; and are in the custody of the following business: Dave’s Auto Repair, LLC. & Godfrey’s Auto Salvage, LLC., 2645 Alpine Road; Columbia, SC 29223 2005 NISSAN […]

Notice of Application

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given Ambrosia Taverna, Inc., intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine, and Liquor at 1734 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than […]

Gardening and Climate Change

Stopping to smell the flowers


While world leaders meet in Glasgow to discuss global actions to alleviate the disastrous effects of a warming world, on the home front gardeners have been adapting to shifting climate zones for decades. Jeff Lowenfels, Alaska gardener and garden columnist, recently observed okra harvested in Anchorage. Earlier thaws and later frosts produce giant pumpkins. Alaska’s spruce forests are dying and […]

Star Chefs

Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes

Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes 3 pounds russet (Idaho) potatoes, scrubbed but unpeeled 1 ½ cups half and half, plus extra if necessary Salt, to taste 6 Tbsp. butter, softened Place potatoes in a large pan with water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender when pierced with a thin-bladed knife, 20 to 30 minutes. […]