I was formally introduced to Hettie Anderson in 2020 by an art journalist/ researcher in New York City who asked me for research assistance. Unaware then, Hettie and I had similar parallel upbringings in Columbia, South Carolina. I feel like I have known Hettie all my life. Harriette “Hettie” [Hattie] Eugenia Anderson was the most accomplished artists model of the […]
Rotary members participate in “People to People Cuban Immersion”
A group of residents from Columbia recently completed a “People to People Cuba Immersion” with Dessau International, Inc. One of the highlights of the trip was the donation of 24 English/ Spanish dictionaries from Rotary Club of Five Points to University of Cienfuegos. The immersion began in Havana January 15 and concluded in Santa Clara January 22 providing participants several […]
Reactive dogs want the scary thing to go away
Author’s note: the information in this article on modifying a dog’s reactive behavior is a simple explanation of a well-known protocol. The best chance for success is to work with a reward-based trainer to implement the protocol as needed for the individual dog. Reactive dogs—they look scary when they lunge and bark. But many reactive dogs act like this because […]
City holds successful Go Red Columbia event
The City of Columbia held its annual Go Red Columbia Community Photo Op on National Wear Red Day February 2 to raise awareness for women affected by heart disease. Over 100 people attended the ceremony and participated in free health screens offered to city employees and the public. During the event, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann presented Crystal Kirkland, executive director of […]
Sittervising invades TikTok
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationI’d never heard of Sittervising. My espresso still hadn’t kicked in and my body’s system was no longer reliable during peak performance periods, much less within an hour of being awakened by rude, hungry canines— so I clicked on the article. Mariah Maddox, essay director of Motherly Magazine, offered a showstopper first sentence that easily explained my confusion. “By now, […]
Pineville, a historic refuge—Gourdins and Marions pass the torch
Originally published March 7, 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. The Gourdin men (Clarence, J.K., and Charles) and their brothers in-law (Robert and Edward Marion) grew up during Reconstruction and the poverty of its aftermath. By the turn of the […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
Lisa Cole has been named executive director of Turning Pages SC. CREW Midlands-SC has announced its 2024 Board of Directors, including Elizabeth Riley, president; Marie Dieckmann, president-elect; Lindsey Yarborough, immediate past president; Lindsay Medlin, treasurer; Alli Morgan, secretary; Kelly King, sponsorship chair; Boo Moca, membership chair; Dee Deberry, programs co-chair; Meg Syms, programs co-chair; Amanda Merchant, communications co- chair; Abbie […]
REAL ESTATE
NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken, Tombo Milliken, and Nelson Weston, sold ±19.82 acres of land in Hopkins, South Carolina. The property is located off Weston Road and it sold for $110,000. The team also sold ±5.84 acres of land in Eastover, South Carolina. The property is located at 2770 McCords Ferry Road and it sold for $350,000. 1441 Main, owned by […]
Rapid Shelter Columbia spotlighted at Kiawah 2024 SCCCMA Conference
The City of Columbia, under the leadership of City Manager Teresa Wilson, showcased its groundbreaking Rapid Shelter Columbia program during the South Carolina City and County Management Association (SCCCMA) Conference held at The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island January 18–20. The primary objective of the conference was to provide professional development and networking opportunities for members, fostering collaboration and the exchange […]
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina ( JAGSC) has been awarded a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed. The South Carolina Green Industry Association has announced the award of $12,000 in scholarships to collegiate horticulture programs in South Carolina. Pvolve, the omni-channel fitness company with an innovative, scienceled method that pairs functional movement with proprietary equipment, will open its first South Carolina […]