Society

Loretta Vivianne Young Brockington was born March 4, 1940, in Cherokee, N. C., and passed from this life to her eternal heavenly home in February 2024 at the age of 83 years and 11 months at her home. Loretta was the beloved wife of the late South Carolina Senator, Dr. William Brockington, the love of her life. She is survived […]

Virginia Frances Hagood Gibbes died peacefully at the age of 91 on April 20, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born on September 2, 1932, to James Frank and Virginia Hagood, Frances was an accomplished student with BA and a master’s degree in library science from the University of South Carolina. As a student, she was a member of Phi Beta […]

The S. C. Historic Aviation Foundation celebrated the 82nd anniversary of Doolittle’s Raiders at an open house recently at the Hamiliton–Owens Airport. Living military historian and collector Bruce Cotner, from Military Timeline Impressions, gave a presentation about the Doolittle Raiders and their connection with the Columbia Airport during WWII.

Wildewood Downs Retirement Community honored a beloved couple, Millie and David Shaw, in the dedication of The Shaw Library April 14. David, who died in October of last year, was a voracious reader, as is Millie, and over the years they were the community librarians, processing, cataloguing, and filling the shelves with books donated by residents. Wildewood Downs is grateful […]

A rare treat is in store for visitors Friday at Olympia Mill Village Museum. The museum will host an all-day event of historic blacksmithing techniques featuring artists and interpreters from the Philip Simmons Artist Blacksmithing Guild of S.C. (PSAB). The museum is collaborating with TexasStreetWorks, LLC, to host this blacksmithing demonstration at the Museum and Community Space, 1170 Olympia Avenue, […]

Brittain Anne Harris, of Columbia, and Kevin Stanley Harbula, of Midlothian, Va., were united in marriage on March 23, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia. The Reverend Ransom Kent and The Reverend David Lauten officiated the 6 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at the South Carolina State Museum. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Poole […]

Anita Heckle Baker passed away peacefully at home March 17, 2024, after a brief illness. Beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Anita was known by her love for people and the impact she made in others’ lives for the better. She opened doors of opportunity and growth for many people. She was a dedicated advocate, a trusted friend and […]

At the March 19 meeting of the St. Luke Lutheran Men’s Prayer Breakfast Group its members were pleased to make a donation of $510 to South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers. Funds are raised by love offerings made by the men who attend the weekly meetings throughout the year and presented to service organizations working in the Columbia Community. Executive director […]

Experience Columbia S.C. (ECSC) has announced the relaunch of the beloved Sally Salamander Walking Tour with a new design, interactive printed collateral, and user-friendly digital experience. The Sally Salamander Walking Tour was first created by the Leadership Columbia class of 2009 before students at Heathwood Hall expanded the free, walkable scavenger hunt, doubling the number of locations to 20 in […]

Former Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah has been open about how important his sons, Zeke and Eli, are to him. From the name of his restaurant, Badd Boys, a name chosen by all three, to his recent ventures in the outdoors, Baddourah has continuously looked for ways to bond with his boys. That latest journey has connected him with the […]