Certain small businesses like Madison Hall in Columbia plan on waiting out the current financial crisis by relying heavily on their fair and friendly approach to conducting business, according to Peter and Jane Dillard. More...
Priscilla Givens and Maureen Jennings were the honorees at Sistercare's Women of the Year Event on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Sistercare's Ad-ministrative Office, 1820 Morlaine Drive, Cayce, SC. More...
The city appears to be going to trial in defense against the plaintiff Stevens & Wilkinson, the Columbia office of an Atlanta- based architecture and engineering firm. Among in- town architecture firms, S&W is Columbia's largest. More...
In God we trust. All others, cash. The State of Alabama over the past 18 months has lost about half the value of its state- run trust fund for parents, who prefer to pay off state college tuition long before their children enroll. More...
The Er ik Ruther ford Agency has been recognized by Allstate Insurance Company as the Rookie of the Year for South Carolina. Two Nexsen Pruet lawyers have been honored by the University of South Carolina Law School Alumni Association. More...
Contributed by The Captain John Chappell Chapter SC Colonial Dames XVII Century
The SC Society Colonial Dames XVII Century held its 2009 State Conference February 20- 21 at the Columbia Clarion Hotel. The organization's 54th annual conference was hosted by the Captain John Chappell Chapter of Columbia, Mrs. Robert P. More...
Krisdee Ann Schmale and Charles Cantzon Foster II were married in First Presbyterian Church February 21, 2009. Rev. Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson performed the double ring ceremony. Music was provided by Dr. More...
Contributed by Marcia Schweitzer, Epsilon Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority has named Judy T. Sturgis the winner of the 2009 Alpha Omega Award of the Carolinas. The award ceremony was held in Hilton Head, S.C. March 14, 2009. More...
The water tower on Gladden Street in Melrose Heights was built between 1925 and 1927. It has been the subject of many a dare from children who grew up in the neighborhood over the years. Some even claim they climbed it. More...
We are Olympia held a short meeting on Monday March 16. There will be a clean up on Saturday March 21 at the Olympia Cemetery on Gramby Lane beginning at 9 am. More...
Shandon cluster of churches Choral Festival presented by the Arts at Shandon will be Sunday, March 22 at 4 pm in the Shandon Presbyterian Church sanctuary. Free admission. Call 771-4408 for any further information. More...
Greer began in 1876 as a tiny cross roads village or trading post and is now one of South Carolina's fastest growing cities. It is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains — in the heart of the bustling Upstate. More...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that California Chicken Grill intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer, and Wine Only at 701 Gervais S More...
The lottery should be stopped immediately. Those silly card games and anything remotely associated with Powerball need to be abolished. They are ruining my life. More...
Cops in Bridgewater, New Jersey, are investigating a house- breaking in which eight guns are taken, according to the Courier- News. Gun thefts get lots of attention these days because of what's happening with firearms all over the country. More...
I've mentioned Mickie Reed before. My fifth grade teacher and one of the seven great influences in my life, Mrs. Reed taught me how important learning was and that why is the most important word. More...
S.C. Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom is working to make local government spending more transparent, and he's turning to the public for help. More...
The March 10 Forest Acres City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Frank Brunson. Those assembled were led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Star Scouts Austin Smith, Hamp Alfred, and James Abney from Troop 8 of Incarnation Lutheran Church. More...
Timmerman School is a member of the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) and has advanced accreditation through that organization. More...
Eighth grader Wendell H. "Hank" Estep has qualified to represent Blythewood Middle School and participate at the state level of the National Geography Bee, Sponsored by Google and Plum Creek Timber Co. More...
Cardinal Newman's tough back four dominated Dreher's offensive attack, and the Cardinals' offense simply overpowered the Blue Devil defense in a 3- 1 away victory on March 13. More...
The Hammond Skyhawks scored in the 49th minute and made the goal stand in a 1- 0 victory over the A.C. Flora Falcons at Bolden Stadium on March 17. More...
On Friday, March 13 the Heathwood Hall Highlanders came from behind to beat the Hammond Skyhawks 7- 6. The Highlanders received a complete game from Melton Bristow, who also helped his cause with two RBIs. More...
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
We hit bottom at 4 am. The air mattress had let us down once again. This time in the Juniper Campground at Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico. More...
Since Victory Gardens were planted at private residences and on public land during World Wars I and II, families have been receiving encouragement to grow their own food. More...
Chicks can be seen in the pond at Riverbanks' Bird Garden
Contributed by Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announces the birth of three black- necked swan cygnets (baby swans). On Friday, March 6, the parents carefully guarded the nest as the eggs they had tended to for nearly 36 days began to hatch. More...