The City of Columbia announced Thursday, December 14 the Columbia Police Department will be moving its headquarters to a new building. “ We don’t have enough space at Justice Square,” Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann said. “We were evaluating all of our assets and one of our plans was to consolidate as much as possible. We want to get rid of […]
Saluda River access point now open
(L-r) Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Councilman Howard Duvall, and Mike Dawson from River Alliance officiated at a ribbon cutting December 20 for a new Saluda River ease of entry access point on the Saluda Riverwalk. Located just below the Mill Race Rapids near the Candi Lane parking lot, the access point will greatly increase river accessibility for canoes, kayaks, and other […]
Local songwriter and poet publishes third book
Rev. Marv Ward, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and poet, grew up in Lorton, Virginia, where he performed for the first time at the age of 10 and started performing professionally at the age of 16. After he returned from service in the United States Naval Reserves in 1967, Ward dedicated himself entirely to his musical career. The ’60s and early ’70s […]
Weight For It
I’m just saying...Another Christmas is almost here—another year passing and a new one on the horizon. It’s that time of the year when we all start thinking about the New Year and all the changes we can make to be the “new me.” When that happens most people want to quit bad habits and of course, start building new good ones. The […]
Pineville, a historic refuge—J.K. Gourdin School
Originally published January 18, 2008Editor’s Note: At the request of his readers and in memory of Warner M. Montgomery, Ph. D, we will continue to publish his Adventure Travel stories for the time being. During the Colonial Period, education in South Carolina was solely in the hands of parents. Those with money, whites and free blacks, hired tutors for their young children. Skills in […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
Scott MacLatchie has been named a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. Mac Caldwell has been named vice president of clinical services at LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties. Jim Lehman has been named the 2024 Humanitarian of the Year by United Way of the Midlands. Dr. David O’Shields has been […]
BUSINESS BRIEFS
NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.1 points in November to 90.6, which marks the 23rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, unchanged from October but 10 points lower than this time last year.
Ring in the New Year with Capital City Fireworks
The City of Columbia will hold the annual “Capital City Fireworks” display to ring in 2024 Sunday, December 31. The fireworks display will begin right after midnight, and the best public viewing area will be on the north side of the South Carolina State House at Gervais and Main Streets. This family friendly event promises New Year’s excitement for everyone. […]
REAL ESTATE
Colliers South Carolina’s Matthew Pollard represented HHP Law Group in the purchase of a 5,000-square-foot building located at 2020 Assembly Street.
The Camellia Ball presents debutantes
The Camellia Ball held its 56th annual ball on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Forest Lake Club. Ten debutante daughters and two debutante granddaughters, as well as fifteen guest debutantes, were presented. The Camellia Ball’s President, Dr. Robert Middleton Malanuk, and Mrs. Amanda Malanuk received members and guests at a reception in the foyer to music provided by harpist […]