We see the social media posts: “Rescue needed ASAP;” “Dog needs help ASAP;” ”Dog must have foster in 24 hours.” There are so many pets in shelters and rescues that it is almost overwhelming. There are not enough kennels and spaces for all the pets that need sheltering. Aside from adopting a dog that needs a home, the assistance that […]
A well-kept secret— from basement to beautiful
As Roald Dahl said, “The best kept secrets are often hidden in plain sight.” For decades, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church at 900 Calhoun Street in the historic Arsenal Hill neighborhood held a secret in its basement, in plain sight for anyone brave enough to venture down the steep steps. In March, Buildings and Grounds co-chairs Beth Bolton and Sallie Boggs […]
Hill receives DECA award
Ginger Amick Hill, graduate of Lower Richland High School and the University Of South Carolina, has been awarded the DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Outstanding Service Award. Hill has impacted the lives of countless of DECA members in her more than 15 years as Chartered Association Advisor for South Carolina DECA. She has served DECA at every level, from […]
Pet of the Week
Ranger is City of Columbia’s adoptable pet of the week. This two-year-old came in as a stray and has found the shelter environment very scary. He has learned how to walk on a leash and that people really aren’t that bad. This “furbaby” is currently ready to meet his “furever” family. Please refer to ID number A275975 when visiting the […]
Under the Tuscan Spell—I “heart” Tuscany
Originally published June 10, 2005Why do Americans love Tuscany so much? How can writers spend a month in a Tuscan villa and live off the royalties of their book for the rest of their lives? Why does the mere mention of “The Tuscan Sun” provoke sighs and swoons by American women? The Italians say, “Tuscany is a charmed land, equally blessed by the genius […]
Homeless on the streets in Columbia: Who is to blame?
People often cite the phrase attributed to Albert Einstein that “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” For at least a decade now, Columbia’s disruptive and ongoing homeless issue and the many problems it creates has seen the same resources put into place, the same lack of urgency expressed by local […]
This can’t be us!
I’m just saying...I knew it was going to be different but when my husband, Marty, decided to watch the season ender of This Is Us with me…I was delighted. As I’ve told you all before, his usual position on “chick flicks” is they are “dying ice skater” movies so I was impressed with his willingness to expand his horizons. It was so […]
ATTORNEYS HONORED
La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate at Robinson Gray, has joined the American Bar Association House of Delegates. Amanda Mueller has been named a partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel.
Anastopoulo Law Firm continues expansion, opens office in Lexington
Poulin, Willey, Anastopoulo, d.b.a. Anastopoulo Law Firm has announced its newest location in South Carolina. The addition of this brick and mortar office in Lexington, is the firm’s second office in the Midlands (in addition to Columbia), totaling seven offices in South Carolina, and ten regionally. The new office is located at 111 East Main Street, Lexington, South Carolina 29072, […]