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Cayce unveils new bike rack

The City of Cayce, a hub for bike enthusiasts of all levels, is unveiling a new bike rack located at Cayce’s Guignard Park. One of the unique features of the new bike rack is that the base of the rack is shaped to be the outline of the Cayce city limits. The bike rack was created by Laird Thompson, the […]

Dessau International offers “Seaside Hygge” immersion

Dessau International, Inc. will be providing a unique destination immersion to Denmark with no more than eight people for a period of seven days. Seaside Hygge is a unique immersion that will take place June 20-27. Rather than starting in Copenhagen, participants will journey to Skagen and experience a Danish holiday celebration, Sankt Hans. Initial air travel will be to […]

City of Columbia Parking Services partners with American Heart Association to bring awareness to heart health


The City of Columbia Parking Services, in coordination with the local chapter of The American Heart Association, has announced its Second Annual Heart Health Awareness Initiative to bring awareness of heart health to the City of Columbia through a campaign enlisting sponsors for specialty painting of five parking meters in each of three downtown districts: Five Points, The Vista, and […]

South Carolinians report nearly $120 million in losses according to IC3 Annual Report


The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its annual 2023 Internet Crime Report and accompanying state reports recently, which shows South Carolinians reported nearly $120 million in losses to internet crimes last year. The new report shows a more than $19 million increase in reported losses from the previous year. Seniors, those 60 and older, […]

Tips to pick the right time to retire


Professionals work hard to achieve both short- and long-term goals. Retirement certainly qualifies as a long-term goal, and many people spend decades building and investing in a nest egg they hope will help them enjoy their golden years to the fullest extent. The decision regarding when to retire is affected by a host of variables, so what’s a good time […]

Things to consider when shopping health insurance plans


No one wants to get sick or hurt, but common illnesses like colds and stomach bugs are inevitable, and rare is the individual who goes a lifetime without a notable injury. Furthermore, most people desire medical care that involves routine examinations and health screenings. Health plans help to defray the costs of such care. HealthCare.gov says health insurance provides free […]

VA expands healthcare to all Veterans exposed to toxins, other hazards


The VA has announced that all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military— at home or abroad—are now eligible to enroll directly in VA health care. This means all Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Global War on Terror, or any other combat zone after 9/11 […]

100 Years Ago This Month Historical events from February


The month of February has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in February 1924. • Honduran President Rafael López-Gutiérrez refuses to leave office on February 1. López-Gutiérrez cites uncertainty regarding a successor as his reason for remaining in office after initially beginning a four-year term on […]

Did you know?


The burden on health care costs in retirement could be a significant hurdle for retirees without a sizable nest egg or effective strategy to cover such expenses. According to the Fidelity Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate, average retired couples aged 65 in 2022 could need around $315,000 after taxes to cover their health care expenses in retirement. Though traditional retirement […]

Columbia Presbyterian Church is moving


Columbia Presbyterian Church is moving from Sumter Street in Cottontown to Laurel and Huger streets. The church purchased the former Cogdill Carpets building at 1700 Huger Street at the end of 2022. Interior demolition of the building is complete and work has begun on the 700-seat sanctuary, a large children’s ministry area, office space for a growing staff, and room […]


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