The South Carolina National Guard held its 76th annual conference in Myrtle Beach recently, giving out dozens of well deserved awards. One award was to honor the Guard’s Retiree of the Year 2024, MSG (RET) John ( Jack) Haynes Jr. and his wife of 56 years, Bonnie Haynes, from West Columbia. Haynes is also the chairman of the Central Midlands […]
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St. Luke Lutheran men’s group donates to SCOA CARES
At the March 12 meeting of the St. Luke Lutheran Men’s Prayer Breakfast Group, its members made a donation of $510 to SCOA CARES Foundation. Funds were raised by love offerings made by the men who attend the weekly meetings throughout the year and are presented to service organizations working in the Columbia Community. Andy Hoffman accepted the gift on […]
Zion Baptist Church holds street naming celebration
The City of Columbia approved the historic naming of the intersection of Gadsden Street and Washington Street to Zion Baptist Church Square. The church held a celebration ceremony highlighting the historic naming Sunday, March 3. A reception followed immediately after the services. Councilwoman Tina Herbert spoke at the ceremony.
Registration open for City’s Summer Camps Program
Registration for the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Camps Program, which includes weekly camps and a variety of specialty camps, is open for children ages five and up. Weekly summer camps will be held from Monday, June 10 through Friday, August 2. The Summer Camp program focuses on learning programs, social activities, swimming, field trips, arts, sports, and more. […]
“Massing of the Colors” held at Scottish Rite Temple
The Scottish Rite Valley Temple of Columbia on Garners Ferry Road celebrated its 28th annual “Massing of the Colors” at a ceremony Sunday, February 25. This annual patriotic and religious ceremony acknowledges the heritage of freedom and its symbolic representation, the flag of the United States of America. Over a dozen organizations provided color guards, including ROTC and JROTC units […]
DAR holds 67th anniversary Luncheon
USC Chapter NSDAR held its 67th anniversary luncheon February 21. Pictured (l-r) are Alice Caskey, Nancy Bunch, Col. Molly Solsbury (Commander 513th Military Intelligence Brigade, U.S. Army), and Martha Denka (regent).
Able South Carolina celebrates 30 years of service
Able South Carolina (Able SC) will celebrate its 30 years of service to the state of South Carolina at a public press conference event Monday, March 4 at 3 p.m. at 720 Gracern Road, Suite 106. The event will feature a proclamation and presentation of the key to the City of Columbia from Mayor Rickenman, the reveal of a digital […]
Columbia City Council recognizes fire chief for 45 years of service
The Columbia City Council met Tuesday, February 20. The honorary naming of the intersection of Gadsden Street and Washington Street “Zion Baptist Church Square” was approved. The honorary naming of the 800 to 1100 blocks of Washington Street “Columbia’s Historic Black Business District” was approved Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins was recognized for 45 years of service. The Mayor’s Campaign […]
Dana Ritchie
A memorial service for Dana Lee Ritchie, 71, will be held Friday, February 23, at 2 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with a visitation one and a half hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Ritchie passed at his home on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Born December 18, 1952, in Columbia, […]
Edward Leonell Pender Jr.
A graveside service for Edward Leonell Pender Jr. will be conducted February 17, 2024, at Union Presbyterian Church, state highway 377 near Lane, S. C. at 3 p. m. with a reception immediately following. The son of Edward L. and Kathryn Swindler Pender, Eddie was born in Charleston, S.C. on October 14, 1942, was a graduate of Dreher High School, […]