Swearing in
2022-01-13
Chapin Mayor, Al Koon, was sworn into office by Municipal Judge Gary Reinhart. Photo by Al DozierContinue Reading
MUSC presenting sponsor of SOUTH CAROLINA 7
2022-01-12
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) became the presenting “named” sponsor of the third-annual South Carolina 7 (SC7) expedition with the University’s sponsoring donation of $25,000. The announcement made jointly in Charleston and Columbia, Jan. 10. Led by Dr. Tom Mullikin, acclaimed global expeditionContinue Reading
Having painted for over 60 years, an artist finally shares his work
2022-01-11
When an unknown piece by an old master suddenly appears, the art world gets very excited. Imagine, then, a recognized artist who has been holding back some of his best work for more than the last half-century. That’s precisely what Columbia, South Carolina, native Campbell Frost has done. Until veryContinue Reading
Beethoven & Blue Jeans is back at the Koger Center
2022-01-10
The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Beethoven & Blue Jeans on January 15, 2022, at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This annual event is often the highest-attended concert for the orchestra each season, and this year’s installment features a blockbuster lineup of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 inContinue Reading
“The Great Gatsby” at the Newberry Opera House
2022-01-10
Aquila Theatre Company presents a stage version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic classic. Adapted from novel to play, the quintessential American Jazz Age story about millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession with former lover Daisy Buchanan will come to the Newberry Opera House this month. Created and directed by AquilaContinue Reading
Kenny Uschelbec honored for service
2022-01-05
Article and photo by Barbara Burchfield Lake Murray Coast Guard Auxiliary member Kenny Uschelbec was honored for 40 years of service December, at the annual Change of Watch ceremony, attended by Auxiliary leadership, members and families. As a Coxswain qualified to Coast Guard standards, Uschelbec was trained to respond toContinue Reading
Humboldt to Darwin: The Great Naturalist Trail
2021-12-29
Mullikin and Quiroga to lead Ecuadorian expedition in 2022 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Dr. Tom Mullikin, the celebrated global expedition leader from South Carolina and chair of the S.C. Floodwater Commission, is planning yet another grand adventure: This one, not unlike his annual, month-long SC7 expeditionContinue Reading
Columbia Medical Society awards scholarships
2021-12-27
The Columbia Medical Society (CMS) has awarded scholarships to 5 USC medical students worth a total of $5,000. Each student received $1,000. The recipients are Andrew Hess, 4th year student; Dylan Cooper, who will be starting otolaryngology residency next year; Julia Bian, an aspiring plastic surgeon now in her 4thContinue Reading
Stamp Show
2021-12-27
The Columbia Philatelic Society, the oldest stamp club in South Carolina, is holding their winter stamp show February 19 – 20 at Spring Valley High School, 120 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia. Hours are: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 10 vendors fromContinue Reading
New license plate available
2021-12-27
Beginning January 1 vehicle and motorcycle owners can get a 250th Year Anniversary Revolutionary War specialty license plate. The plate is to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War and is available to all South Carolina residents for the price of regular vehicle registration. Governor McMaster signed the plateContinue Reading
Get ready for next year’s tax season
2021-12-27
While next year’s tax season is still a few months away, taking steps now to make sure you’re organized and prepared can save you time, headaches, and even money later. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) offers the following tips and reminders for both tax professionals and individuals. TipsContinue Reading