Bailey Slice Parker, executive director of the Gills Creek Watershed Association, pulled into the Cutler School parking lot at the same time as this reporter. We were trying once again to get the water test completed in the creek that is a large part of Cutler’s educational curriculum. As we chatted briefly about banjoes and what not, a Gills Creek […]
Vice President speaks at King Day at the Dome
The South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP sponsored the 24th annual King Day at the Dome in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 15. The theme for this year’s King Day at the Dome was “Ballots for Freedom, Ballots for Justice, Ballots for Change.” The day began with a prayer service at Zion AME Baptist […]
Band lineup announced for St. Pat’s in Five Points
St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Southeast, announced on Tuesday, January 16 the lineup for its 42nd event, set for Saturday, March 16. “St. Pat’s in Five Points has been a cornerstone celebration in the Columbia community for more than four decades,” said Heather McDonald, executive director of the Five Points […]
MLK Jr. Park celebrates MLK Day
Residents and political leaders packed Martin Luther King Jr. Park’s gym for the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Monday, January 15. The hour-and-a-half celebration featured music from vocalist Michael Ntwa Ydjumbwiths, the Carver Lyon Elementary School choir, and the Carver Lyon Elementary School bucket drummers. Dr. Bobby Donaldson, associate professor of History and the director of the Center […]
Fiesty Felines and Persnickety Pups
I’m just saying...“Julia…I think you double ordered the pet food by mistake. There’s another box out here from Chewy. We just got one a couple of days ago.” When I heard this from my husband, Marty, I knew I was busted. We started ordering online during the whole COVID insanity. It was so convenient not to have to drag home kitty litter […]
Pineville, a historic refuge—The Santee Cooper Project and those damn mosquitoes
Originally published February 15, 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. Philip “Shrimp” Hasell developed a fascination for swatting mosquitoes during his school days at Porter Military Academy and The Citadel. After he graduated in 1920, Hasell spent a few years […]
Find The Right Fit: What you should be looking for in a fitness or yoga studio
EditorialA fresh start always does us good. It’s not that our situation drastically changes the moment the ball drops December 31, but mentally, January has always been a great time to review, set goals, and recommit to wellness practices or to anything else in our lives where we feel we may be slipping. Historically, there’s a big bump in attendance […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
First Community Bank has announced promotions and additions to its executive leadership team. J. Ted Nissen has been named CEO of First Community Bank while still retaining the role of president and has also been named to First Community’s board of directors. Drew Painter and Vaughan Dozier have been named executive vice presidents in the roles of co-chief commercial and […]
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Capital Concrete Co., a construction materials supplier, has announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Fairfield County. The company’s $8.25 million investment will create 17 new jobs. The new plant, located at 355 Commerce Boulevard, Ridgeway, will be the company’s fifth location. FLIGHT, the multi-experience family entertainment venue with 13 locations across the United […]
REAL ESTATE
NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, CCIM and Will DuPreesold 1063 Center Street in West Columbia. The property is a 2,800 SF office building, and it sold for $220,000. The team also leased a 1,200 SF office space located at 1116 Blanding Street. NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken, Tombo Milliken, and Nelson Weston, sold ±430 acres of land in Manning, South Carolina. […]
