Jason Carter is an Eastover farmer trying to make changes for the sake of his family, farm, and his planet. His father was also a farmer who thought outside the lines enough to establish Mr. Bunky’s, a combination general merchandise, gas station, and food store, with a restaurant thrown in. Anyone who’s ever walked inside that place knows it wasn’t […]
Columbia Children’s Theatre presents…
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical! will be performed by Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) Saturday, September 17 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and Sunday, September 18 at 3 p.m. at Richland Library Sandhills auditorium, 763 Fashion Drive. General admission tickets are $15. Senior and active-duty military tickets are $12. Advance tickets are strongly recommended and can […]
Under the Tuscan Spell— Siena, home of the Palio
Originally published September 16, 2005Temple Ligon, business editor of The Columbia Star, recently donned a white linen suit and a red tie and ran with the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Last year he went to Wimbledon arm–in–arm with a beautiful tennis player. What else might satisfy Temple’s urges? Carnival in Rio with a Brazilian model? OktoberFest in Munich with a reiche junge Frau? Or […]
Clean and Lean
I’m just saying...I’ve often said the most terrifying words my husband, Marty, dreads to hear is when I ask him to use one of his power tools. I think I’m going to have to change that now. Although the words “Honey, where is your power drill?” could send his blood pressure to the lofty heights while causing him to shiver and sweat […]
Moncrief Army Health Clinic to launch a new health that will initially impact appointments
EditorialBeginning September 24, Fort Jackson’s Moncrief Army Health Clinic will become the latest military medical treatment facility to implement the MHS GENESIS electronic health record, eliminating the need for service members to carry hard copies of their records when transferring to new assignments. The MHS GENESIS system will support the availability of electronic health records for more than 9.4 million […]
The Town of Blythewood awards $100,000 to fund Warrior PATHH classes for First Responders at The Big Red Barn Retreat
The Town of Blythewood awarded a $100,000 grant to The Big Red Barn Retreat to support Warrior PATHH classes (Progressive and Alternative Training for Helping Heroes) for first responders who serve the northeast area of the Midlands, to include law enforcement, EMTs, and firefighters. The grant, which was made possible by the American Rescue Plan bill, signed into law March […]
Leon Levine Foundation invests $50,000 in WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinic
United Way of the Midlands’ WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics received a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to support the continuation of clinic services. WellPartners offers dental and eye care services that provide preventative and restorative care to uninsured and underinsured children and adults in the Midlands. WellPartners is owned and operated by United Way of the Midlands […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
Kiosha Boyles has been named director of marketing and communications at Richland Library. United Way of the Midlands welcomes its new members and executive committee of the 2022-2023 Board of Directors. New members of the board include Peyton Bryant, Tanya Butts, Glen Caulk, Shannon Eichelberger, Kristin Scott, Nicole Scott, and Thomas Tafel. Roslyn Clark Artis, J.D., Ed.D., will serve as […]
BUSINESS BRIEFS
The City of Columbia in partnership with the City Center Partnership held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Perfect Storm Bear Factory September 9, at 1426 Main Street. Perfect Storm is locally owned and offers a variety of toys, games, puzzles, and customizable plush animals. Weco Bottle and Biergarten, 626 Meeting Street, West Columbia, hosted Happy Hour September […]
ATTORNEY HONORED
Tyra McBride, of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., has been selected to participate in the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Leadership Columbia Class of 2023.
