Michael Lutz joined the Air Force in May of 1995. He became an E3 and served in Korea under a hardship temporary duty. His duty was to reopen the Kwangju Air Force Base which had been closed for years. Lutz served as runway and airplane security during his deployment. HeContinue Reading

It was the Saturday in November 1999, following that Thursday’s Veterans Day Parade in Columbia, when three friends and veterans were having lunch to reflect on a wonderful week. Something was apparent and missing. A mere three thousand folks attended the parade to honor the several hundred veterans who hadContinue Reading

Brenda Rountree Jackson of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 9, 2021.  Originally from Barnwell, SC, Brenda was a proud graduate of Barnwell High School and Winthrop College.  She earned her Master’s degree in education and taught 2nd and 3rd graders as well as specialContinue Reading

Tad Jones is the face of A Tad Creative Production where he combines authenticity, creativity, purpose, and passion to inspire people and projects to reach their full potential. He enjoys getting to know a person, company, or organization and taking a comprehensive and incremental approach to creatively forwarding their businessContinue Reading

The Congaree Vista Guild will host its 36th annual Vista Lights on November 18 from 5 – 10 pm. The family-friendly holiday event is returning to its original format after COVID-19 adjustments in 2020, thanks to event sponsors Stella Artois, Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Arnold Companies. Performances by local groupsContinue Reading

Saluda Shoals Park will kick off the holidays with the Sleigh Bell Stroll and Trot on November 22 and 23 the Stroll is a nighttime family fun walk and the Trot is a four-mile run amid the light displays of Holiday Lights on the River. Participants will run or walkContinue Reading