To many younger people, 1978 seems like a really long time ago—almost prehistoric to anyone living in the current world where things happen quickly and old is anything no longer popular on Tik- Tok. But to anyone over 50, 1978 was just a few days ago. The Great Train Robbery, Force 10 from Navarone, The Fury, and the original Halloween […]
Divers reunite with B-25 bomber 40 years later
An open house was held Saturday, August 12 at Jim Hamilton-LB Owens Airport to honor the Navy recovery divers who raised the B-25 bomber (Skunkie) from the waters of Lake Greenwood 40 years ago. The South Carolina Historic Aviation Foundation planned the event so visitors could meet and speak with the diver s and recovery team, ask questions, and take […]
CHNA holds Front Porch Roll Call
The Cross Hill Neighborhood Association (CHNA) held its Front Porch Roll Call August 10 to give the neighborhood a chance to meet the City of Columbia Police officers who patrol the neighborhood. The group was joined by Captain Paul Blendowski, Southeast Region commander. CHNA would like to thank Publix Supermarket at Trenholm Plaza for the donation of meals for the […]
Pineville, a historic refuge—The Horror of Reconstruction
Originally published September 21, 2007Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. U.S. Grant at Appomattox Court House April 9, 1865, and the Confederate States of America ceased to exist, and so did slavery and the economic system it supported. The South had lost the war and its basic socio-economic institution. Homes were burned. Plantations were abandoned. Public lands were confiscated. Schools did not exist. […]
Go West Young Woman
I’m just saying...When I told my parents in my junior year of college I wanted to go to California with a couple of women I “knew from school” for the summer, their reaction was not what I expected. I thought they would be thrilled for me to “expand my horizons” and have such a nice adventure with my new friends. That was […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
Mauldin & Jenkins has been named one of S. C. Biz News’s Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 2023, ranking number six in the large employer category. Moody Mishal has been named a property accountant and Annick Tyler has been named accounts payable coordinator at Colliers South Carolina. Wes Dasher, Marian Newman, and Lori Kelly have joined Propel […]
BUSINESS BRIEFS
The sports arena at the newly remodeled Sports & Skate Station USA is scheduled to hold a grand opening of its batting cages Saturday, August 26, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sports & Skate Station USA, 129 Oak Drive, Lexington.
Gallivan White Boyd celebrates 75th anniversary
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced the celebration of the law firm’s 75 years of service on August 15. With a heritage dating to 1948, attorneys and support staff at GWB have worked tirelessly to build a progressive and productive law firm focused on providing high quality client service and the preservation of justice. With over 65 attorneys representing clients across […]
Spectrum awards $5,000 to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Fresh Start Ministry
Spectrum has announced a donation of $5,000 to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Fresh Start Ministry through the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants. Funding provided by Spectrum will allow the organization to provide emergency services, including meals, clothing, housing, and financial assistance for utilities to area residents. “ Through Spectrum Employee Community Grants, we’re proud to provide […]
