Brunson, Cordova, Elko, Blenheim, and Hilda. These are all places…oh, we almost forgot Williams, Sycamore, Tatum, Wellford, and Stuckey. You, of course, have been to all these towns. We had not. In May of 2020, my wife, Susan and I set a goal (COVID inspired) to visit all 271 cities and towns in South Carolina as designated by the S.C. […]
Skateboarding DIY?
Most reliable authorities agree Bill Richards invented the skateboard in 1958, in Southern California. He began selling them as Roller Derby Skateboards the following year. By the early ’60s, skateboards were commonplace in every section of America that had concrete or asphalt. When Jan and Dean released Sidewalk Surfin’ in 1964, riding around on a board with wheels nailed to […]
Under the Tuscan Spell— Let’s make pasta! Step by step
Originally published September 2, 2005On our way from Florence to Pienza, we stopped for the night at Villa Lecchi, a 32– room inn 22 kilometers from Siena. This 18th century villa, once home to the old Florentine Ginori family had recently been restored. The inn is now run by the Canocchi family. After a late breakfast, we joined the chef in the kitchen and […]
People need people
I’m just saying...Our world is becoming way too insular. It seems we do everything possible these days to avoid interaction with other humans. The other day on my morning walk, I saw a lady working in her yard and I smiled and gave her a hearty “good morning!” She never even looked up or didn’t return my greeting. Not one word. “How […]
Peter Brown’s articles on the homeless are misleading
Letter to the EditorIn response to Peter Brown’s guest column, “Homeless in Columbia: What a Mess” (August 19), I would like to know why Mr. Brown wishes to represent the homeless as criminals, using such terms as “threatening,” “serious criminals,” and “accomplices” and suggesting the public is “fearful and intimidated” when encountering a homeless person. Rather than ratcheting up the fear level, wouldn’t […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
Dr. Larry R. Shannon II, MD, has joined Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA. Matthew Greutman has joined Colliers South Carolina’s accounting department as a property accountant. Timothy Behling, Leah Crosby, Matt Rogers, and Ericka Hursey have been elected to the board at S.C. Whitmore School (SCWS). Congaree National Park staff has been recognized for its work in enhancing wilderness stewardship […]
ATTORNEYS HONORED
Margaret Miles Bluestein, Clarke Newton, and Allison Sullivan, of Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC, have been named to the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Timothy Mercer has been listed among “Ones to Watch.” Edward D. “Butch” Barnhill Jr., a real estate attorney who has practiced with distinction in the Columbia area for nearly five decades, has announced […]
Weaver running for Richland County Council District Six seat
Richland County District 6 residents will have a new representative following the 2022 election. In March, current representative Joe Walker III announced he would not seek a second term. Richland County businessman Don Weaver has put his name on the ballot to replace Walker III. “With the election of our new mayor, Daniel Rickenmann, there is a lot of positive […]
Richland County releases grant application guidelines for American Rescue Plan Funds
Richland County Council met Tuesday, August 30. Council members present included: council member Bill Malinowski (District 1), council member Derrek Pugh (District 2), council member Yvonne McBride (District 3), council member Paul Livingston (District 4), Allison Terracio (District 5), council member Joe Walker III (District 6), council member Gretchen Barron (District 7), Chair Overture Walker (District 8), Vice Chair Jesica […]
Fort Jackson welcomes Brig. Gen. Jason Kelly as new commanding general
The Army Training Center and Fort Jackson hosted a change of command ceremony August 31 to welcome Brig. Gen. Jason E. Kelly as its new commanding general. Kelly is the 53rd commanding general for Fort Jackson. Kelly will assume command from Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis, who is retiring and becoming the commandant of corps of cadets at Texas A&M […]
