Tommy Parler When West Columbia City Council convenes, Tuesday, Councilman Tommy Parler will not be seated. After three terms, Parler chose not to run in 2017. Erin Porter will be sworn-in to take his place. “It was time to step down” said Parler. Parler, was with the West Columbia Fire Department for 25 years, and first elected in 2005. He…
Cola Daily sent an identical questionnaire to each candidate for the West Columbia City Council District 7. The position is held by Tommy Parler, who is facing off against challenger Preston Cantrell. The election takes place Nov. 5. Below are Parler’s responses. Cantrell declined to complete a candidate questionnaire. Can you share your age, family and professional background history? Age:…
Porter, Mitchell, Green Mike Green, Marland Hardy Mitchell, and Erin Porter won West Columbia City Council seats, Tuesday. Green retained the District 1 seat he won in a special election in June. Pete Fisher and Virginia McGrady opposed him in Tuesday’s election. Mitchell defeated incumbent Councilman Boyd Jones in District 5. Porter defeated two opponents vying for the District 7…
Four West Columbia City Council seats are on the ballot in the Tuesday (Nov. 7) municipal election. Of the four council seats, two incumbents have opposition and one seat is open because of a retiring council member. The City Of West Columbia Council seat in District 3 is held by Casey Jordan Hallman and she is running for reelection unopposed….
West Columbia Fire Chief Wyatt Coleman has been a loyal and dedicated public servant. After 40 years, all with the WCFD, Coleman is retiring. Chris Smith has been named as his replacement. “I started on July 3, 1977 at the fire department that was over on Center Street,” Coleman said. But like a lot of boys who are drawn to…
The City of West Columbia will look into adopting an odor ordinance. Don Icenhower of the Lexington 2 School District and Jon Miller talk to council about new school construction. (Terry Ward Photo) The idea was debated at council’s meeting Monday. Councilman Tem Miles said he is ‘thankful” council is discussing odors specific to the House of Raeford poultry processing…
1/3Ribbon is cut Show Caption Hide Caption 2/3Runaway Jug Band Show Caption Hide Caption 3/3Whiskey Tango Revue Show Caption Hide Caption Ribbon is cut. Pictured are; West Columbia Public Information Officer Anna Huffman; Councilmen Boyd Jones and Tommy Parler; Mayor Bobby Horton; City Administrator Brian Carter; incoming C-WC Chamber President Bill Mooneyhan; Public Works Director Jamie Hook, and 94.3 The…
Sandy Harley and Sen. Nikki Setzler. (Anna Huffman Photos/City of West Columbia) Dale Harley The West Columbia City Council honored the late Councilman Dale Harley at its meeting Tuesday. Harley, mayor pro tem of West Columbia, passed away on March 23. Council, on Tuesday, approved a resolution honoring Harley. And State Senator Nikki Setzler came and presented Sandy Harley with…
Most roads in West Columbia were safe for travel this week, and City Council members met Tuesday for their regular October meeting. Council members unanimously approved first reading of an ordinance restricting the discharge of fireworks after they received numerous complaints from elderly residents and veterans. Councilman Tommy Parler said now was the time to put something in place since…
Residents in West Columbia can begin planning out where to place their chicken coops. West Columbia City Council approved first reading of an ordinance Tuesday allowing people to keep and raise chickens in their backyards. Nine-year-old Allene Keeney brought a handmade sign to show her support for domestic chickens. (photo by Rachel Ham) During a public hearing in April, many…
The meeting of West Columbia City Council was heated for the second-straight time Tuesday as ordinances changing some of the mayor’s current roles were brought up for second reading. Councilman Tem Miles on March 17 proposed amendments to four ordinances and was backed by the majority of council. The changes gave the role of presiding officer at the council meetings…
Riverbanks Zoo has received a little help from West Columbia for a project designed to draw more visitors. At the November West Columbia City Council meeting, Councilman Tommy Parler made a recommendation that the city contribute to the zoo’s entrance redesign. According to information from the zoo, the entrance at Mowhawk Drive and Botanical Parkway will be re-landscaped to the…
Five seats on City of West Columbia Council were up for re-election this November. After one race was called in September, voters chose the remaining four representatives. Incumbents filed to run in three of the four seats. In District 4, four people filed to run for the seat left vacant when Councilwoman Abby Bray died in May. A fifth candidate,…
Elections commence Tuesday in Lexington and Richland counties. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. For consideration on the ballots are several mayoral and city council seats in both counties. Photo courtesy of S.C. State Elections Commission. Voters also are to decide on two referendums — the library bond referendum for all Richland County residents and a special…
Tuesday is Election Day, and residents in Richland and Lexington counties have a few items on their ballots, as well as some changes, to keep in mind when heading to the polls. With recent changes in state voter identification laws, voters need to bring acceptable identification to the polls. Voters arriving to the polls without identification will be required to…
On October 18, 2017, Butler Roy Hook Jr. “slipped the surly bonds of earth and gently touched the face of God.” BR was born November 7th 1943 in West Columbia, South Carolina. He married Linda Morris Hook on February 22nd 1964. They were married for 53 years. BR retired from the South Carolina Wildlife Department with 29 years of service….
As the filing period closed Friday, Aug. 9, nearly a dozen people had submitted paperwork to enter the race for West Columbia city council seats. All four incumbents with expiring terms decided to run for re-election; three seats will have challengers on the ballot this November. A special election for the unexpired term in District 4 will be held with…
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.
Auntie Karen Foundation presents the 15th Legends of…2018 Concert & Silent Auction
The Isley Brothers featuring Ronald and Ernest Isley
A limited number of AARP, military and student (Grand Tier & Balcony) tickets are available for $ 5.00 off with ID at the box office. Proceeds from this event benefit the Auntie Karen Foundation.
The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global non-profit 501(c)3 corporation based in Columbia, SC. Founded in 2001, the foundation’s mission is to create and implement a series of reproducible community outreach programs designed to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts.
COST OF LIVING
By Martyna Majok
Directed by Paul Kaufmann
FEBRUARY 22 – MARCH 2, 2019
*Winner 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama*
One of the most powerful shows of 2018 comes to the Trustus Side Door theatre. Eddie, an unemployed truck driver, reunites with his ex-wife Ani after she suffers a devastating accident. John, a brilliant and witty doctoral student, hires overworked Jess as a caregiver. As their lives intersect, Majok’s play delves into the chasm between abundance and need and explores the space where bodies—with or without disability—meet each other.
February 22 at 8pm
February 23 at 8pm
February 24 at 3pm
February 27 at 8pm
February 28 at 8pm
March 1 at 8pm
March 2 at 2pm and 8pm
Presented in Sponsorship with Able SC.
Come see Fleetwood Mac live at Colonial Life Arena!
8-11pm (doors at 7pm)
$10 advance/$15 at the door https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-on-main-tickets-55525523335
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As things heat up on the “Road to WrestleMania”, see the Superstars of SmackDown Live including “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, The Miz, Charlotte Flair, SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, Jeff Hardy, United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura, Tag Team Champions “The Bar” Cesaro & Sheamus, The New Day, “The Empress of Tomorrow” Asuka, Shelton Benjamin and many more battle it out between the ropes. Card subject to change.
COST OF LIVING
By Martyna Majok
Directed by Paul Kaufmann
FEBRUARY 22 – MARCH 2, 2019
*Winner 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama*
One of the most powerful shows of 2018 comes to the Trustus Side Door theatre. Eddie, an unemployed truck driver, reunites with his ex-wife Ani after she suffers a devastating accident. John, a brilliant and witty doctoral student, hires overworked Jess as a caregiver. As their lives intersect, Majok’s play delves into the chasm between abundance and need and explores the space where bodies—with or without disability—meet each other.
February 22 at 8pm
February 23 at 8pm
February 24 at 3pm
February 27 at 8pm
February 28 at 8pm
March 1 at 8pm
March 2 at 2pm and 8pm
Presented in Sponsorship with Able SC.
Swing over to Za’s on Devine for Jazz Night featuring the Mark Rapp Group Sat., February 23, 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Sip on themed cocktails in Za’s casual, lively atmosphere and enjoy the Mark Rapp Group’s jazz nouveau style. A full bar and dinner menu will be available. The event is open to all ages and free to attend. Learn more at http://www.zasbrickovenpizza.com/ and on social media at @ZasonDevine.
COST OF LIVING
By Martyna Majok
Directed by Paul Kaufmann
FEBRUARY 22 – MARCH 2, 2019
*Winner 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama*
One of the most powerful shows of 2018 comes to the Trustus Side Door theatre. Eddie, an unemployed truck driver, reunites with his ex-wife Ani after she suffers a devastating accident. John, a brilliant and witty doctoral student, hires overworked Jess as a caregiver. As their lives intersect, Majok’s play delves into the chasm between abundance and need and explores the space where bodies—with or without disability—meet each other.
February 22 at 8pm
February 23 at 8pm
February 24 at 3pm
February 27 at 8pm
February 28 at 8pm
March 1 at 8pm
March 2 at 2pm and 8pm
Presented in Sponsorship with Able SC.
