The Lower Richland Ruritan Club donated ten stuffed Rudy Bears to the Richland County EMS at its November 7 monthly meeting. Above, Lower Richland Ruritan Youth members Emma and Dalhia present the bears to EMS Chaplin Sharon (Shay) Long. At right, “Remington,” Long’s Emotional Support Animal, gives kisses.
Dominion Energy, USC announce scholarship grant in memory of Army ROTC graduate
A grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation will support a scholarship at the University of South Carolina in memory of U.S. Army Maj. Edward J. Murphy, a distinguished graduate, and the only Army ROTC graduate from the university to be killed in the line of duty. He died in a helicopter crash in April 2005 during Operation Enduring Freedom. […]
Wildewood Downs Singers honor Veterans
A Veterans Day Tribute by the Wildewood Downs Singers was held November 11 directed by Paula Wilson with Nola Covington on the piano. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sarah Perkins, followed by The Star-Spangled Banner led by Helen Daeger. An Armed Forces Medley honoring each branch of the military was followed by a Patriotic sing-along.
Goodbye Rudy
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationWhile conducting interviews for a story last week, I learned Rudy Mancke had passed away. Bailey Slice Parker, executive director of Gills Creek Watershed Association, informed me while we were discussing this unnamed creek that runs adjacent to Cutler Jewish School with Dr. Valerie Hoyt-Parrish, a Cutler schoolteacher. Dr. Parrish had designed a program around the creek and discovered it […]
Pineville, a historic refuge—Day Dawn Baptist Church
Originally published December 21, 2007During the antebellum period, the Pineville Episcopal Church was the only established church in Pineville. It had been established in 1810 as a chapel of ease for the St. Stephen Parish Church by the planters who settled in Pineville after 1793. Some slaves and free blacks attended the Pineville church; others gathered in brush arbor churches to worship and sing. […]
Honoring Trayvon Warren
Letter to the EditorI was honored to recognize FAPD Officer Trayvon Warren for his bravery in a recent incident. While off-duty and shopping with his family, Officer Warren broke up a violent fight inside of the Killian Road Walmart after a road rage argument spilled over inside the store back in October. One man pulled a gun and was arrested. I gave Officer […]
Nuf Sed
“Fall has fallen but the beauty of Table Rock fall color will be remembered until next year.”
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
Madison Lollis with Weichert, Realtors®—Ray Covington, Inc. has successfully completed the Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Fast Track training program. Jay Swearingen, CPA has been named managing shareholder at Bauknight Pietras & Stormer. Cameron Blankenship has joined the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board as special events coordinator. NAI Columbia’s Patrick Palmer, CCIM and Bobby Balboni , CCIM have […]
Three deserving families to receive a vehicle courtesy of local business
Just in time for the impending holiday season, a local businessperson is going out of his way to help those who need a hand in his community. Times are hard. Many people are struggling. But there are angels among us. On Thursday, November 16, multiple Midas franchise owner Gus Herlong opened his newest Midas Total Car Care at 224 Bo […]
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Arepa South by Paella’ South is scheduled to hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting Friday, November 17, 10 a.m., 1212 Hampton Street. Colite Technologies has announced the acquisition of a 15,000 square-foot warehouse building that formerly housed an automotive tire and repair business. The facility, located at 2405 Millwood Avenue, will be renovated to a modern office space and […]
