Home  »  Archives

Off Beat News

Page 1 of 41234»

New skate board park to open in Columbia, SC

Written on 3 Mar, 2010 at 13:18 in Activities, After School Activities, Entertainment, Free Stuff, Good News, Kids Activities, News, Off Beat News, Parks and Museums, Sports | viewed 117 views times | 0 Comments
New skate board park to open in Columbia, SC

“Darn kids!” Skateboarders tend to get a bad reputation because they’re using public space as their own personal skate parks. Usually, it’s simply a necessity. There’s nowhere else for them to skate. In Columbia, SC that’s going to be a problem... (Continue reading)

Tagged with:                             

Rabies surfaces in Columbia, SC after pet cat bites woman

Written on 11 Feb, 2010 at 11:44 in Diseases/Illnesses, Health/Medical, News, Off Beat News, Pet Tips, Pets | viewed 30 views times | 0 Comments
Rabies surfaces in Columbia, SC after pet cat bites woman

A Union County, South Carolina woman who was bitten by her pet cat is under the care of a physician after the animal tested positive for rabies, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control said today. “The woman was... (Continue reading)

Tagged with:         

Morris College receives $10M contribution

Written on 20 Jan, 2010 at 12:36 in Achievements, Colleges, Education, Good News, News, Off Beat News, Universities | viewed 95 views times | 0 Comments
Morris College receives $10M contribution

Morris College recently penned another milestone in its noble journey when the largest individual gift in the institution’s history was presented in a check for $10 million by the Reverend Solomon Jackson, Jr. of Columbia, South Carolina. As shared by... (Continue reading)

SC art students sought for 2010 Picasso Project

Written on 8 Jan, 2010 at 8:00 in 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Activities, Announcements, Announcements, Arts and Culture, Clubs/Orgs/Relig, Colleges, Education, Entertainment, Good News, Just For Kids, K-5, Kids Activities, News, Non-Profit Activities, Non-Profits, Off Beat News, Services | viewed 320 views times | 0 Comments
SC art students sought for 2010 Picasso Project

Tuesday December 15th, 2009 through Friday February 5th, 2010: The Children’s Trust of South Carolina invites South Carolina students in grades six through 12 to participate in The Picasso Project student art competition, open to all public, private and home schools... (Continue reading)

Dance company raises awareness, sparks dialogue on homelessness in Columbia

Written on 13 Dec, 2009 at 8:00 in Achievements, Activities, After School Activities, Announcements, Announcements, Arts and Culture, Clubs/Orgs/Relig, College Activities, Colleges, Education, Entertainment, Good News, Living, Living Here, Music, News, Nightlife, Non-Profit Activities, Non-Profits, Off Beat News, Services, Social Clubs, Tickets, Travel, Universities | viewed 199 views times | 0 Comments
Dance company raises awareness, sparks dialogue on homelessness in Columbia

The dance company Wideman/Davis Dance is giving the homeless in Columbia hope and inspiration with performances this week at Drayton Hall. The company, which has been together for six years, is finishing up a week of performances tonight at 8 p.m.... (Continue reading)

South Carolina Fire Academy receives reaccreditation

Written on 10 Dec, 2009 at 8:00 in Achievements, Announcements, Announcements, Clubs/Orgs/Relig, Education, Good News, News, Non-Profits, Off Beat News, Services, Technical Schools | viewed 84 views times | 0 Comments
South Carolina Fire Academy receives reaccreditation

The South Carolina Fire Academy received re-accreditation to all 14 of its current professional levels at the 2009 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress’ (IFSAC) annual conference held April 15-18 in Oklahoma City, Okla. A.J. Esposito, supervisor of the academy’s Certification and... (Continue reading)

SC pharmacy professor publishes book on benefits of drinking coffee

Written on 9 Dec, 2009 at 12:42 in Achievements, Activities, Announcements, Announcements, Arts and Culture, College Activities, Colleges, Diseases/Illnesses, Education, Entertainment, Exercise, Food/Nutrition, Good News, Health Tips, Health/Medical, Home and Garden, Living, Living Here, Moms, News, Non-Profits, Off Beat News, Recipes, Travel, Universities | viewed 91 views times | 0 Comments
SC pharmacy professor publishes book on benefits of drinking coffee

South University School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Rosanne Santos, Ph.D., published a book with coauthor Darcy Lima, M.D., Ph.D., debunking the myths that have given coffee a bad  reputation. In An Unashamed Defense of Coffee: 101 Reasons to Drink Coffee... (Continue reading)

Belton woman decorates 40 Christmas trees every year

Written on 7 Dec, 2009 at 9:25 in Activities, Announcements, Announcements, Around Town Pics, Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Event/Party Pics, Good News, Hobbies, Home and Garden, Living, Living Here, Moms, Non-Profits, Off Beat News, Pics, Sports Photos, Vacation Photos, Weird Pics | viewed 237 views times | 0 Comments
Belton woman decorates 40 Christmas trees every year

In the historic town square of Belton, South Carolina “a friendly place to live” which has a population of just over 4000 people and two traffic lights, one large Christmas Tree is on display replete with lights and balls and... (Continue reading)

Southern homemade gifts save money for the holidays

Written on 6 Dec, 2009 at 8:00 in Activities, Announcements, Arts and Culture, Clubs/Orgs/Relig, Entertainment, Good News, Hobbies, Just For Kids, Living, Living Here, Moms, News, Off Beat News, Recipes, Social Clubs, Travel | viewed 56 views times | 0 Comments
Southern homemade gifts save money for the holidays

It’s the time of year when people all around South Carolina are scurrying around to find holiday presents for their friends and family. Homemade gifts are becoming more popular, especially for penny-pinching college students and those of us with large... (Continue reading)

USC security guards reduce theft problem

Written on 5 Dec, 2009 at 20:49 in Activities, Announcements, Announcements, Clubs/Orgs/Relig, College Activities, Colleges, Dining, Education, Free Stuff, Good News, Living, Living Here, News, Non-Profits, Off Beat News, School Closings/Delays, Services, Social Clubs, Universities | viewed 242 views times | 0 Comments
USC security guards reduce theft problem

The security guards at the Russell House have made an impact since their arrival earlier this semester. Although their presence was initially intimidating, Michael Scheffres, the resident district manager of Carolina Dining, said they have served their purpose well and that... (Continue reading)

Page 1 of 41234»