That Devil Facebook
December 8, 2017
By Tammy Moshier My mother thinks Facebook is the devil. She might be right. She thinks you don’t need to have everybody “knowing your business.” I have a different…
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City’s Pet of the Week: Holly! (ID# A242014)
December 8, 2017
Meet Animal Services’ new Pet of the Week, Holly. Holly is a 3-year-old, Coonhound mix dog. She is VERY gentle, submissive, and sweet. This loving “furbaby” has already been spayed, micro-chipped, and is…
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Have a Historic Holiday
December 8, 2017
It’s that time of year again! Historic Columbia’s Candlelight Tours & Carriage Rides return on Friday, Dec. 15. There is something for everyone at this annual holiday celebration. Here…
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The formula for making & keeping friends
December 6, 2017
By Brian Maynor As adults we often find ourselves in situations that require us to be social and hopefully make friends; whether that’s moving to a new city, a…
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Wordless News
November 30, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: NBC News fires Matt Lauer after sexual misconduct review Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The MIND Diet Prevents Dementia and Loss of Brain Function
November 30, 2017By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a Grilled Grouper Recipe What is the MIND diet? The MIND diet is a eating pattern that combines the Mediterranean and DASH eating pattern…
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No, we shouldn’t always speak our mind
November 30, 2017
By Brian Maynor I can’t deny there is a certain gratification that comes from speaking our mind, but did you know that most of the time those opinions are…
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Ho. Ho. Humbug
November 30, 2017
By Amy Coward December has arrived and the pressure is on. Nearly everyone I know has decorated their home for the holidays, bought gifts and started baking. What’s wrong…
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Gluten Free Quinoa Stuffed Pumpkin
November 17, 2017
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD For those of us with food allergies or intolerances, such as gluten intolerance or Celiac disease, the holidays can be hard. Honestly,…
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Saving Trinity, Part II
November 17, 2017
By Tom Poland The Decades Astonish & Steal Author’s Note: This three-part story portrays a church in danger of collapsing and the people who love it. France’s Gothic cathedrals…
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Saving Trinity, Part III
November 17, 2017
By Tom Poland The Decades Astonish & Steal Author’s Note: This three-part story portrays a church in danger of collapsing and the people who love it. France’s Gothic cathedrals…
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Wordless News
November 17, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Is There A Way To Keep Using Opioid Painkillers And Reduce Risk? Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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Are you a simplifier or a complicator?
November 17, 2017
By Brian Maynor You have to be one or the other and chances are you’re a complicator. As a society, we tend to find complexity appealing and value…
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Enjoy the Holidays Without Gaining Weight: Plus a Healthier Carrot Cake Recipe
November 17, 2017By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Have you ever thought about all the extra calories we take in during the holidays? Studies show most Americans will gain a few pounds…
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San Antonio, Texas: A Fun Place to Visit
November 15, 2017By Mike DuBose and Debra DuBose with Blake DuBose San Antonio, Texas is a clean, well-planned, and safe city notable for its strong cultural background, inspiring historic sites like…
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San Antonio, Texas: A Fun Place to Visit
November 15, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Debra DuBose with Blake DuBose San Antonio, Texas is a clean, well-planned, and safe city notable for its strong cultural background, inspiring historic sites like…
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Wordless News
November 10, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Gunman Kills at Least 26 in Attack on Rural Texas Church Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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Saving Trinity, Part I – The Decades Astonish & Steal
November 10, 2017
By Tom Poland All photos by Bill Fitzpatrick Author’s Note: This three-part story portrays a church in danger of collapsing and the people who love it. France’s Gothic cathedrals…
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Zeel brings in-home massages to Hilton Head
November 9, 2017Zeel, the inventor of the Massage On Demand® category, launches its revolutionary same-day massage service and membership today in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. After launching in Charleston in…
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Tips for a healthy pregnancy after 35
November 9, 2017
Educational or career pursuits and other personal decisions have increased the average age of women having babies. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the proportion of first births…
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Manage your Blood Sugar with this Carb Friendly Appetizer: Crab Salad on Endive
November 9, 2017By Kay MacInnis November is Diabetes Awareness month! There are lots of us impacted by diabetes and the world of elevated blood sugars. This month we are hosting our…
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The Happy Habit
November 9, 2017
By Tammy Moshier Attitude Adjustment in a Bottle I have lots of bottles of perfume that I love. One is for special occasions. One is for date night. One…
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Hot Water: Stormwater Manager is author of accclaimed romance novels
November 8, 2017There’s nothing romantic about E. coli. There’s not much that is naturally appealing about benthic macroinvertebrates, illicit discharges or industrial and high risk runoff. But for Richland County Stormwater Manager…
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Wordless News
November 3, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: A Half-Century Later, Documents May Shed Light on J.F.K. Assassination Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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Agnes Of Glasgow
November 2, 2017
By Tom Poland A Ghost Story With Halloween memories fresh on our mind, now’s as good time as any for a ghost story. As haunted tales go, the tale…
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How to Stock Your Kitchen For Easy Healthy Meals… like this One Pan Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
November 2, 2017By Kay MacInnis Can’t believe we already are this close to Thanksgiving and beginning to see Christmas decorations going up. My co-workers are telling me each day how many…
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The link between leisure and productivity
November 2, 2017By Brian Maynor It’s hard to believe that just fifteen years ago we left our work at the office. As technology has developed over that time, the boundaries surrounding…
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Wordless News
October 20, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Tom Hanks Is Obsessed With Typewriters (So He Wrote A Book About Them) Wordless News is a project by illustrator…
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Of Meri’s and Memories
October 20, 2017
By Reba Hull Campbell Who remembers this billboard that stood near Richland Mall more than 40 years ago? Richland Mall was a real treasure for those of us growing…
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Girls Like Jenny
October 20, 2017
By Tammy Moshier Until I did my student teaching, I didn’t know girls like Jenny Latham* existed. She bragged about her nickname – Jenny “Lay-Them-Out” Latham, and told me…
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See Rock City
October 20, 2017
By Tom Poland In Mom’s back yard stands a red and black birdhouse on a white pole. Its roof holds iconic words. “See Rock City.” If it had not…
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Grieving the Loss of a Pet
October 19, 2017By Mike and Debra DuBose Losing a pet is a devastating event that can cause major emotional pain. All animal owners will go through the process of grieving their…
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Grieving the Loss of a Pet
October 19, 2017
By Mike and Debra DuBose Losing a pet is a devastating event that can cause major emotional pain. All animal owners will go through the process of grieving their…
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How to pay off our sleep debt
October 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all have morning routines, and they usually start with an alarm clock shocking us awake before the sun rises. Sadly, this is one of the…
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How to pay off our sleep debt
October 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all have morning routines, and they usually start with an alarm clock shocking us awake before the sun rises. Sadly, this is one of the…
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The 3 ‘P’s that prevent us from personal development
October 6, 2017
By Brian Maynor Personal development is a journey that is filled with stepping stones, some positive and some challenging, but it’s how we deal with them that result in…
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The 3 ‘P’s that prevent us from personal development
October 6, 2017
By Brian Maynor Personal development is a journey that is filled with stepping stones, some positive and some challenging, but it’s how we deal with them that result in…
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Wordless News
October 6, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Tom Petty, a Mainstay of Rock With the Heartbreakers, Dies at 66 Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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Wordless News
October 6, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Tom Petty, a Mainstay of Rock With the Heartbreakers, Dies at 66 Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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Small Changes = Big Impact: Mediterranean Roasted Artichoke
October 6, 2017By Kay MacInnis Talking about making changes and actually making them are two very different things. Use the guidelines of healthy eating to take small steps. This makes lifestyle…
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A Yellow Bus Full Of Kids
October 6, 2017
By Tom Poland I look on school buses with fond memories. Rode one most of my public school days. Many a day I stood out in the cold shivering,…
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A Yellow Bus Full Of Kids
October 6, 2017
By Tom Poland I look on school buses with fond memories. Rode one most of my public school days. Many a day I stood out in the cold shivering,…
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Your Confidential Information Has Been Stolen! Urgent Actions to Take Now
October 3, 2017By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Almost every week, a new report comes out: another computer system’s security has been compromised, and sensitive information about millions—or even billions—of people and…
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Your Confidential Information Has Been Stolen! Urgent Actions to Take Now
October 3, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Almost every week, a new report comes out: another computer system’s security has been compromised, and sensitive information about millions—or even billions—of people and…
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Hunting For Arrowheads
September 29, 2017
By Tom Poland Growing up with no brothers and no neighbor kids, most days I didn’t have anyone to toss a baseball to me. No problem. I threw it…
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Stop to think healthy: Roast Turkey Breast and Root Vegetables
September 29, 2017By Kay MacInnis It should be second nature since I’ve been a dietitian for most of my life, but sometimes I have to stop and think about planning a…
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Wordless News
September 29, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Who’s Eating Jellyfish? Penguins, That’s Who Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…
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Wordless News
September 29, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Who’s Eating Jellyfish? Penguins, That’s Who Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…
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How to be more charming
September 27, 2017
By Brian Maynor Charm and charisma are seen as positive traits, especially when it comes to leaders, because it inspires commitment, trust and value from others, but few people…
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How to be more charming
September 27, 2017
By Brian Maynor Charm and charisma are seen as positive traits, especially when it comes to leaders, because it inspires commitment, trust and value from others, but few people…
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