Photo from The COMET Facebook page. The COMET (Central Midlands Transit) system has some new service enhancements for 2019 – some have already been implemented, and others have yet to begin. Executive Director John Andoh said his goal is to make their system easier for Richland and Lexington County residents to utilize. The company has partnered with Lyft and Uber…
Panera in Columbia’s Vista. There’s a new Panera coming to the Midlands, and this one has a drive-thru. The seventh Columbia-area Panera will be holding its grand opening Tuesday, at 1321 Roberts Branch Parkway, off Killian Road.The new location will be equipped with a drive thru and kiosk ordering. The services are part of Panera 2.0, an initiative aimed at…
Boutique bowling alley and restaurant, The Grand, will unveil a small piece of Columbia history next week at their one-year anniversary celebration. The original Grand Theatre sign will be revealed to the public after being in the dark for 105 years. According to Vice President of Marketing Joe Nester, the sign was discovered by workmen underneath the floor during renovations…
The University of South Carolina unveiled new 2019 logos Wednesday afternoon. “New year. Fresh look. More soon. #UofSC #NewProfilePic,” read the university’s Twitter announcement. The images have been receiving mixed reviews from students and gamecock fans on social media. According to the post, there is a new “family” of logos for different usages. However, the athletics logo will remain the…
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained basically unchanged in December, drifting down 0.4 points to 104.4, according to the report released today. Unfilled jobs and the lack of qualified applicants continue to be a primary driver, with job openings setting a record high and job creation plans strengthening. State-specific data is unavailable, but NFIB State Director Ben Homeyer said…
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It’s almost time for the tenth annual South Carolina Restaurant Week. The event is an 11-day celebration at hundreds of participating locations throughout the state, and 59 of them are in Columbia. A variety of restaurants from fine to casual dining, will feature special menu items, promotions, and discounts. According to the organization’s website, the goal is to position the…
Brent Johnson spoke to listeners the first day of his new morning show on 93.1 The Lake. Karamie Sullivan photo. Award-winning radio personality Brent Johnson returned to local radio Wednesday morning at 6 a.m. on 93.1 The Lake. Johnson, who has spent most of his 40-year radio career in Columbia, joins the station as program director and morning show host…
Photo provided by Lizard’s Thicket. Many people will be sleeping in New Year’s Day and enjoying a relaxing holiday away from work. That will not be the case for Lizard’s Thicket employees, as they prepare for their busiest day of the year. Community Relations Manager Sarah Krisnow said New Year’s Day is by far the busiest day for all of…
There’s still enough time left in the year to do a good deed. The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive Monday, Dec. 31, sponsored by Midlands Media Group. The bloodmobile will be located at Salsaritas in Lexington (5135 Sunset Boulevard) from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Anyone interested in donating can schedule an appointment at redcrossblood.org, and…
The Richland Library had more than 200,000 library card holders in 2018. The most-trending items of the year, according to the library’s announcement, covered a variety of genres. Associates were able to compile a list of the 10 most popular books, music, and movies that were checked out or downloaded throughout the year. Richland Library’s 2018 most-popular items: Adult books…
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Photo provided. Charter NEX Films has opened a new production facility in Blythewood. The company is North America’s largest independent producer of specialty plastic films used in flexible packaging. The Blythewood facility at 10771 Farrow Road is the company’s seventh U.S. manufacturing location and will create more than 110 advanced manufacturing and STEM-related jobs by 2020. “Charter NEX was eager…
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Photo from The COMET Facebook. The COMET Central Midlands Transit system is offering free rides to passengers for the holiday season as a gift to the community. Any passenger who boards a bus with Christmas lights/decorations will be able to ride the bus for free. There are two holiday buses circulating throughout the COMET transit system through December 24. According…
Still image taken from footage provided by RCSD. Richland County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for two burglaries. According to the department, deputies responded to an alarm call Nov. 28 at the Sharpe Shop at 8308 Winnsboro Rd. When they arrived, they found the front door glass had been shattered. Surveillance video…
Karamie Sullivan photo. Out of all the food college students prefer eating late at night, pizza may arguably be at the top of the list. Domino’s will be making that 2 a.m. pizza craving much easier to satisfy when their newest store opens next week. The Devine Street Domino’s will be moving to a new location across from the University…
Richland Library provided photos. The Edgewood Richland Library held an official ribbon cutting and opened its doors to residents Saturday. The staff welcomed the community to take a look at the new facility, which was transformed from an old Dollar General building. One percent of the construction budget went toward a public art piece by Ayako Abe-Miller. It includes seven…
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Karamie Sullivan photos. Many children will wake up Christmas morning this year to find a new puppy or kitten waiting by the tree. Animals are often a popular gift idea, especially during the holidays. According to Pets Inc.’s Reid Barrett, giving an animal as a present is not always a well-thought-out gesture. “The problem with that is what happens in…
Most people are familiar with the Democratic and Republican Parties in the United States. However, party affiliation is not the only factor people use to decide how to vote. Many voters choose candidates based on specific issues, like abortion or gun control. Historically, some of the biggest issues for voters have been the economy, the Vietnam War, and busing to integrate schools during the Civil Rights movement. Flip Flops & Soap Boxes explores the variety of ways American voters have communicated their opinions on these and other issues in the past
Cotton has changed significantly from its humble roots as a plant growing wild in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world to its position today as the primary fiber in textiles. It has influenced the history of agriculture, labor, race, and gender, not only in the US South, but around the world. Explore the material culture of cotton through these lenses, beginning with the natural history of the plant itself and progressing to the social effects of its cultivation in the US South.
CALLING ALL CRAFTY PEOPLE! Come build your very own Jewelry organizer! We will have a large assortment of Cabinet knobs and pulls to choose from, as well as wooden back boards in 3 different finishes.
All knobs and pulls will be available to purchase separately, if you have a small project you are working on. We will have some matching sets available as well, for anyone looking to complete a piece of furniture or replace the cabinet hardware in a small bathroom.
We will be open from 11am – 4pm
It’s Free to come look around!
$20 to build a Jewelry organizer (this includes the board, up to 6 pieces of hardware)
$5 assembly up charge
The individual cabinet hardware will range in price
Explore Columbia’s Civil War Sites with Historic Columbia on Saturday, Feb. 16 during our Weekend Strolls and Rolls program presented by Seed Architecture.
Columbia’s antebellum and Reconstruction era structures—including churches, hospitals, armories, governmental buildings and private homes—offer testimony to this tumultuous chapter in our nation’s history. Learn about Columbia during the early years of the war and about the fateful night of February 17, 1865 when 30 percent of the city’s structures were lost to fire. Step-off at the State House and count the iron stars marking where Union cannonballs hit the building.
The tour will meet at the Robert Mills Carriage House located at 1616 Blanding Street. Space is limited.
Shelby Raye is a native of Chapin, SC. Growing up on the waters of beautiful Lake Murray, the small-town lifestyle is evident in the twangy soulfulness of this pint-sized powerhouse’s vocals. Never one to be put in a box, her passion for music of all genres has burned a hole in her soul which she consistently seeks to fill with new experiences and sounds. https://www.shelbyrayemusic.com/bio
Nominated for the following awards at the Carolina Country Music Awards 2019
Female Artist of the Year
Country Album of the Year
Humanitarian Award
Free to the public
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Every third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for just $1 on Dollar Sunday!
This month, visit the exhibits at the Mann-Simons Site, the home to the same African-American family for nearly 130 years. The house will be open for guests to tour at their own pace, and guides will be available to answer any questions. General admission prices apply for any house tours after the first. Walk-ins welcome!
Join Historic Columbia on Monday, Feb. 18 for tours of the Woodrow Wilson Family Home: A Museum of Reconstruction to see how his time in Columbia may have influenced his decisions as President.
Normally closed to the public on Mondays, there is no better way to mark President’s Day than by taking a tour of the only Presidential site in South Carolina. The Woodrow Wilson Family Home is also the nation’s only museum dedicated to interpreting the post-Civil War Reconstruction period. During the height of Reconstruction, Woodrow Wilson’s parents built this house, the only one they would ever own. Although the home has changed hands many times since the teenaged future president lived here, it stands as a reminder of how our city struggled to rebuild itself in the post-war era.
The Nar-Anon Family Groups is primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. We have traveled that unhappy road too, and found the answer with serenity and peace of mind.
When you come into the family group, you are no longer alone, but among true friends who understand your problem as few others could. We respect your confidence and anonymity as we know you will respect ours. We hope to give you the assurance that no situation is too difficult and no unhappiness is too great to be overcome.
Our program, which is not a religious one but a spiritual way of life, is based on the Twelve Steps of Nar-Anon. We’ve found that the working of these steps will bring the solution to practically any problem. We urge you to take this program and its twelve steps seriously. It has been as helpful to us as the Narcotics Anonymous program is to the addict. We only ask for the wisdom and courage to see ourselves as we really are, to do something about ourselves with the help of a Higher Power as we understand this, and for the grace to release our addicts with love and cease trying to change them.
Keep an open mind and attend as many meetings as possible. Feel free to share during the meeting. You may ask questions after the meeting. You’ll soon make friends and will feel very much a part of the group.
With the understanding that addiction is a disease, and the realization that we are powerless over it, as well as over other people’s lives, we are ready to do something useful and constructive with our own. Then, and only then, can we be of any help to others.
Words & Wine: A Readers’ and Writers’ Monthly Social is held the third Tuesday of the month at the Lourie Center from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Each month a featured author gives a 30 minute presentation then holds a book signing.
Light refreshments and wine are provided. A $5 donation at the door is requested.
Patricia McNeely is the featured author for February. Patricia McNeely is Professor Emerita at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina, where she taught writing and reporting for 33 years in the School of Journalism. Before joining the faculty, she was a reporter and editor for three South Carolina newspapers: the State, the Columbia Record and the Greenville News. She is the author of “Sherman’s Flame and Blame Campaign through Georgia and the Carolinas… and the Burning of Columbia;” “Eyewitnesses to General Sherman’s Campaign in the Civil War;” “Lincoln, Sherman, Davis and the Lost Confederate Gold;” “Knights of the Quill: Confederate Correspondents and their Civil War Reporting;” “Handwritten Recipes and Memories from America’s First Families;” “Fighting Words: the History of the Media in South Carolina;” and “Palmetto Press: the History of South Carolina’s Newspapers.”
Music is provided by Ken Baldwin and Igor Agafonov / Guitarists and Composers. Ken & Igor are an extraordinary duo. Baldwin, a finger-stylist, is more grounded in an Americana acoustic guitar whereas Russian born Agafonov has the gift of instrumental improvisation with a style that’s steeped in jazz and fusion music. Their portfolio is a collection of fifty original compositions that stem from complex instrumentals, to lyrical melodies and humorous songs from the far side.
Sponsors: Trader Joe’s—Columbia, Rob Akers, and Rob Trevett.
RFPs and RFQs: The Alphabet Soup of Procurement
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20
2000 Hampton St. (Health Building), Suite 3014
Putting together a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ) can be challenging. Are you looking for ways to create a potential winning bid document? If so, this is the workshop for you. Learn about the do’s and don’ts when you are preparing your bid documents. For more information, call 803-576-1540. To RSVP, email osbo@richlandcountysc.gov. Registration is required.
