2020-11-20

REAL ESTATE

Cason Development Group has partnered with Columbia commercial real estate broker Ben Brantley to accelerate development of the Shop Grove Commerce Park.

Judy provides wonderful music to Eau Claire Music Club


Eau Claire Music Club is blessed to have its own resident composer, Julia Murchison Casey Doudoukjian. “Judy” frequently writes arrangements for different meetings as well as perform impromptu compositions. A lover of improvisation and originality since she first sat down at a piano in first grade, Judy actually played her first original piano composition in a 4H competition when she […]

Richland County gets update on COVID-19


The Richland County Council met virtually on November 17. All members were present: Council Member Paul Livingston (Chair,) Council Member Bill Malinowski, Council Member Joyce Dickerson, Council Member Yvonne McBride, Council Member Allison Terracio, Council Member Joe Walker III, Council Member Gwendolyn Kennedy, Council Member Jim Manning, Council Member Dahli Myers, and Council Member Chakisse Newton. The minutes from the […]

Miss Richards and Mr. Tucker exchange vows November 14, 2020

Miss Mary Palmer Richards became the bride of Mr. David Hamilton Tucker at six o’clock in the evening November 14 at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia. Officiating the double ring ceremony was the Reverend David H Lauten. A program of sacred and classical wedding music was presented by organist, Thomas Russell and Justin W. Robinson, trumpeter. The bride is the […]

Friends of Fisher House raises funds for fall 2021 groundbreaking


The USC Chapter NSDAR met November 11 to hear from chairwoman Donnell Baker about Columbia’s Friends of Fisher House. Dorn VA Medical Center sees 90,000 veterans a year, some from distant parts of the state and from neighboring states. Fisher House will be located on Dorn grounds and provide 16 suites, a kitchen, laundry, and living room for families to […]

Brittons supports Junior League through Holiday Event


Since its founding in 1901, Junior League has prioritized service to its community. Brittons shares this devotion and hopes to continue its support of Junior League of Columbia’s mission. Brittons will be hosting a holiday event with Brackish Bow Ties December 4 and 5. Ten percent of the sales from this event will be donated to Junior League of Columbia […]

Bank of America provides more than 70,000 face masks to underserved communities in Columbia


In communities across the country, Bank of America has been working with local partners to provide resources to vulnerable and underserved communities hardest hit by the coronavirus. In Columbia, which is experiencing a significant increase in the number of coronavirus cases, Bank of America is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands, Columbia Urban League, Harvest Hope, Homeless […]

A Thanksgiving Idea


It may surprise you to know but my favorite restaurant by far, whenever I crave good, southern fried chicken, is The Golden Corral located on Forest Dr. just a half mile from 1-77. It is a surprisingly well-designed, unpretentious, and diverse buffet. Usually I get two servings of their delicious, crispy fried chicken. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and […]

The holiday season begins at Historic Columbia


With Monday morning came the arrival of volunteers to the grounds of a couple Historic Columbia properties. They were soon tying bows and hanging wreaths. The holiday season was off and running at HC. While some things are different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, HC is still aiming to make December a month filled with spirit and history. […]

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

•ART Prime & Prim Studio of the Arts will host a game night of Naughty Bingo November 21, 7:30 p.m., the Landing Event Center, 1832 Airport Boulevard, Cayce. www.eventbrite.com/e/121896516763. •BOOK LAUNCH Chapin-based boutique publishing company, Muddy Ford Press, has announced the second issue in The Laureate Series of books with the publication of An Eclipse and a Butcher by Ann-Chadwell […]