Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
2010-2011 guide to
Columbia and the Midlands
6 | GETTING SETTLED
Government services, driving
regulations and more
10 | COMMUNITIES
A look at living intown, in the suburbs
and near Lake Murray
ON THE COVER
20 | OUT AND ABOUT A view of one of the ponds on
River Pond Road.
Farmers markets, children’s activities,
PHOTOGRAPH BY
and what makes Columbia unique GERRY MELENDEZ
GMELENDEZ@THESTATE.COM
26 | FAITH
Diverse offerings in worship ABOUT THIS MAGAZINE
Living Here is an annual publication of
28 | MILITARY The State, produced by staff reporters,
Fort Jackson, veterans groups photographers, designers and editors. Send
comments and suggestions to section editor
Janet Kahler at jkahler@thestate.com. For Dr. Abrams DMD and Associates
32 | PUBLIC SCHOOLS additional copies, call (803) 255-1386. General Dentist
Local school districts
How to reach our newspaper departments:
SERVICES
Free Professional Teeth Whitening
34 | PRIVATE SCHOOLS Newspaper subscriptions: (800) 888-3566 with an Oral Evaluation
Private institutions Print advertising: (803) 771-8338 (retail
Call today to schedule an appointment!
business); (803) 771-SOLD (classified)
Online advertising: (803) 771-8338
35 | COLLEGES &
UNIVERSITIES NEWSROOM
Public and private higher education News tips: (803) 771-8415
Sports: (803) 771-8470
Business: (803) 771-8619 Walk-in's Welcome
36 | ON THE TOWN Life&Style: (803) 771-8441
The arts, restaurants and nightlife Most Insurance accepted
To publish an event or announcement, and Habla Español
for all other news-related questions: (803)
39 | SHOPPING 771-8415 General and Cosmetic
Malls and specialty shops thestate.com: (803) 771-8598
Dentistry
All other newspaper inquiries: (803) 771-6161
40 | AT PLAY
State and local parks THE STATE ONLINE
thestate.com: The website of The State
42 | SPORTS newspaper, including breaking news, political
updates, sports news and entertainment listings.
Where to find a good game to take in
gogamecocks.com: Your source for daily 145 Pelham Drive
recruiting, practice and breaking news reports
44 | BUSINESS Columbia, SC 29209
STAJH4439-47-1
about University of South Carolina athletics.
midlandspreps.com: Track your favorite (Next to the Target Shopping center on Garners Ferry Rd)
The area’s top employers
and health care
high school players and teams. Call Today! 803-661-8412
2 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 3
6 | GETTING SETTLED
Government services, driving
regulations and more
10 | COMMUNITIES
A look at living intown, in the suburbs
and near Lake Murray
ON THE COVER
20 | OUT AND ABOUT A view of one of the ponds on
River Pond Road.
Farmers markets, children’s activities,
PHOTOGRAPH BY
and what makes Columbia unique GERRY MELENDEZ
GMELENDEZ@THESTATE.COM
26 | FAITH
Diverse offerings in worship ABOUT THIS MAGAZINE
Living Here is an annual publication of
28 | MILITARY The State, produced by staff reporters,
Fort Jackson, veterans groups photographers, designers and editors. Send
comments and suggestions to section editor
Janet Kahler at jkahler@thestate.com. For Dr. Abrams DMD and Associates
32 | PUBLIC SCHOOLS additional copies, call (803) 255-1386. General Dentist
Local school districts
How to reach our newspaper departments:
SERVICES
Free Professional Teeth Whitening
34 | PRIVATE SCHOOLS Newspaper subscriptions: (800) 888-3566 with an Oral Evaluation
Private institutions Print advertising: (803) 771-8338 (retail
Call today to schedule an appointment!
business); (803) 771-SOLD (classified)
Online advertising: (803) 771-8338
35 | COLLEGES &
UNIVERSITIES NEWSROOM
Public and private higher education News tips: (803) 771-8415
Sports: (803) 771-8470
Business: (803) 771-8619 Walk-in's Welcome
36 | ON THE TOWN Life&Style: (803) 771-8441
The arts, restaurants and nightlife Most Insurance accepted
To publish an event or announcement, and Habla Español
for all other news-related questions: (803)
39 | SHOPPING 771-8415 General and Cosmetic
Malls and specialty shops thestate.com: (803) 771-8598
Dentistry
All other newspaper inquiries: (803) 771-6161
40 | AT PLAY
State and local parks THE STATE ONLINE
thestate.com: The website of The State
42 | SPORTS newspaper, including breaking news, political
updates, sports news and entertainment listings.
Where to find a good game to take in
gogamecocks.com: Your source for daily 145 Pelham Drive
recruiting, practice and breaking news reports
44 | BUSINESS Columbia, SC 29209
STAJH4439-47-1
about University of South Carolina athletics.
midlandspreps.com: Track your favorite (Next to the Target Shopping center on Garners Ferry Rd)
The area’s top employers
and health care
high school players and teams. Call Today! 803-661-8412
2 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 3
4 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 5
4 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 5
iden ti a l and C om m er c i
s al
Red meters: 30-minute parking; found primarily at the end of a block
Re
Green meters: Two-hour parking
Midlands residents have plenty of Service stops at:
Blue meters: Five- or 10-hour parking; found primarily in the USC area n 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday
choices for getting into, out of and around
n 7:35 p.m. Sunday
>>> NO CHANGE FOR THE METER? the Columbia area.
SmartCards and tokens are available at the Parking Service Department’s Customer Buses, trains and an airport are all To get on the bus:
n For route and scheduling information:
Service Office at 820 Washington St., in the Lincoln Street Garage. (803) 545-4015 within reach.
One token is good for a full hour on any city meter. Tokens can be bought in bags of (803) 255-7100 or www.gocmrta.com
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport n Fare: $1.50 per trip, 75 cents for senior
50 for $35, a savings of $2.50.
offers daily nonstop flights to nine U.S. citizens or the disabled. Bus drivers can’t
SmartCards can be bought in increments of $20, $50, $75, $100 or $150. The
SmartCard itself costs $5. Once the original amount has been used, the card can be cities. make change.
recharged at the Customer Service Office. You get a 6 percent bonus of time when you The Central Midlands Regional Transit n Cocky’s Caravan routes to the Vista, Five
Points and USC’s campus 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
buy a SmartCard. Authority has struggled financially in
Thursday-Saturday except during evenings
Installati s
SmartCards can be used in all city meters except those on five blocks of Bull Street
e
the past few years but still maintains bus
ak
with USC home football games.
M
from Lady Street to Laurel Street. To pay for parking with a SmartCard, insert it into
...Understanding the
GREYHOUND Here are the carriers that serve the Free Service Call with Repairs
n 2015 Gervais St., Columbia airport:
10% Veteran’s Discount
STAJH4442-47-1
importance of finding the n 907 S. Broad St., Camden n American Eagle: Direct flights to Dallas/
perfect home for you. Tickets can be purchased at the stations,
Fort Worth; www.aa.com, (800) 433-7300
n Continental Airlines: Direct flights to Senior Citizen Discount
online at www.greyhound.com or by calling Houston; www.continental.com, (800)
(800) 231-2222. 525-0280
Columbia, Northeast: 803-788-6681
STAJF7332-06-1
iden ti a l and C om m er c i
s al
Red meters: 30-minute parking; found primarily at the end of a block
Re
Green meters: Two-hour parking
Midlands residents have plenty of Service stops at:
Blue meters: Five- or 10-hour parking; found primarily in the USC area n 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday
choices for getting into, out of and around
n 7:35 p.m. Sunday
>>> NO CHANGE FOR THE METER? the Columbia area.
SmartCards and tokens are available at the Parking Service Department’s Customer Buses, trains and an airport are all To get on the bus:
n For route and scheduling information:
Service Office at 820 Washington St., in the Lincoln Street Garage. (803) 545-4015 within reach.
One token is good for a full hour on any city meter. Tokens can be bought in bags of (803) 255-7100 or www.gocmrta.com
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport n Fare: $1.50 per trip, 75 cents for senior
50 for $35, a savings of $2.50.
offers daily nonstop flights to nine U.S. citizens or the disabled. Bus drivers can’t
SmartCards can be bought in increments of $20, $50, $75, $100 or $150. The
SmartCard itself costs $5. Once the original amount has been used, the card can be cities. make change.
recharged at the Customer Service Office. You get a 6 percent bonus of time when you The Central Midlands Regional Transit n Cocky’s Caravan routes to the Vista, Five
Points and USC’s campus 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
buy a SmartCard. Authority has struggled financially in
Thursday-Saturday except during evenings
Installati s
SmartCards can be used in all city meters except those on five blocks of Bull Street
e
the past few years but still maintains bus
ak
with USC home football games.
M
from Lady Street to Laurel Street. To pay for parking with a SmartCard, insert it into
...Understanding the
GREYHOUND Here are the carriers that serve the Free Service Call with Repairs
n 2015 Gervais St., Columbia airport:
10% Veteran’s Discount
STAJH4442-47-1
importance of finding the n 907 S. Broad St., Camden n American Eagle: Direct flights to Dallas/
perfect home for you. Tickets can be purchased at the stations,
Fort Worth; www.aa.com, (800) 433-7300
n Continental Airlines: Direct flights to Senior Citizen Discount
online at www.greyhound.com or by calling Houston; www.continental.com, (800)
(800) 231-2222. 525-0280
Columbia, Northeast: 803-788-6681
STAJF7332-06-1
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City of Forest Acres: (803) 782-9475 com, click the “Departments” tab on
24-hour customer service line at ing times on Sundays — many have antifreeze. But Columbia, Richland and
95
Town of Gaston: (803) 796-7725
$
relaxed them. the left side of the page, then “Licensing Lexington do not take fluids curbside.
Town of Gilbert: (803) 892-5207 (800) 442-1368. In the Columbia area,
While Columbia and Richland and registration” and “animal care.” At Drop-off recycling of computers and
Town of Irmo: (803) 781-7050 call (803) 896-8623.
County are exempt from blue laws, for the top of the page, hit “view animals.”) office equipment: Contact Rich-
Town of Lexington: (803) 359-4164 The phone number is (803) 576-2461.
example, most mom-and-pop retailers land County at (803) 576-2390 or
Town of Pelion: (803) 894-3535 VOTER REGISTRATION choose not to open on Sundays. As Columbia at (803) 545-3800, which
Town of Pine Ridge: (803) 755-2500 Here’s more about licensing:
To find out how and where to vote, contact for large retailers, they open anywhere also offers recycling of light bulbs as each per month
Town of South Congaree: Both the city of Columbia and the low as
your county voter registration office, listed from 8 a.m. to noon to 1:30 p.m. Best containing mercury. In unincorporated for 12 months
(803) 755-2760 county require people to have their
Town of Springdale: (803) 794-0408 below. to check before heading out. Lexington County, residents may take
Sales before 1:30 p.m. on Sundays pets spayed or neutered, with limited most recyclables to any of 11 drop-off
Town of Summit: (803) 892-6161 >>> Richland County
remains banned in Lexington County, exceptions. sites around the county.
Town of Swansea: (803) 568-2835 Administration Annex, 2020 Hampton To get a county pet license, it costs $4
which in 1996 rejected a relaxation Richland County has five recycling
City of West Columbia: St., Columbia 29202; (803) 576-2240;
of restrictions on purchases of a wide for sterile pets and $20 for others. The stations where residents can drop off
Digital Cable
(803) 791-1880 www.richlandonline.com city’s license requires a $5 fee for sterile
range of items. The restrictions keep items not accepted curbside, including • Access to over 300 channels, including
>>> Lexington County most stores closed until early afternoon. pets and $25 for others. Getting a junk mail. They are: Sonoco Recycling,
DRIVING REGULATIONS 605 W. Main St., Suite 105, Lexington
license requires a copy of a current vac- 1132 Idlewilde Blvd., off Bluff Road, up to 46 Music Choice® channels
cination record and proof the animal
>>> New residents licensed in 29072; (803) 785-8361; www.lex-co.com BUSINESS LICENSES has been sterilized, if appropriate.
not far from Williams-Brice Stadium; • Unlike satellite, get the most popular cable and
Clemson’s Sandhill Research and Edu-
former state Richland County is one of just eight Applications for county pet licenses sports programming in HD at no additional charge
>>> Kershaw County cation Center, 900 Clemson Road; the
Military personnel (and their depen- counties in South Carolina that charge are available at www.richlandonline. county public works department, 400
dents) and students temporarily in South 609 Lafayette Ave., Camden 29020; businesses annual license fees. com or request an application by mail
(803) 424-4016; voterregistration@ Powell Road, off Pisgah Church Road;
Carolina are not required to get a South The licenses run by calendar year, so by calling (803) 929-6000. the Lower Richland Collection Center
Carolina driver’s license. However, you kershaw.sc.gov they expire Dec. 31. The deadline to Want to adopt? The city and county and the C&D landfill. Debbie
must have a driver’s license from your pay is March 15. For details, see www. maintain a joint adoption center at 127 • Instant online access to movies,
For a complete list of drop-off Digital Cable
home state to operate a vehicle here. ALCOHOL REGULATIONS rcgov.us/bsc or call (803) 576-2287. Humane Lane, and there are several locations for recycling in Richland music, pictures and more
If you are a new resident, you may Lexington County does not have a other animal protection groups in the and Lexington counties, visit www.
Road Runner®
use a valid driver’s license from your >>> Beer and wine business license for those in unincor- Midlands. keepthemidlandsbeautiful.org/recy-
• Safer surfing with free security:
former state for up to 90 days. However, Local laws vary on the purchase of porated parts of the county. However,
beer and wine on Sundays at conve- businesses must meet the county’s
Lexington County has no limit on the clinginfo/recyclinginfo.asp. Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, AntiSpyware,
you must convert to a South Carolina number of pets in unincorporated parts In addition, Sonoco offers free shred-
driver’s license before the end of the 90- nience and grocery stores. zoning ordinances. of the county. ding from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays Firewall Protection and Pop-Up Blocker
day period. If your driver’s license from Beer and wine can be purchased Kershaw County has no business But other animal control restrictions through Fridays. Call (803) 779-0500
your home state has expired, you also any time in Columbia and Richland license fee. are listed on the county’s Web site: before dropping by. Digital Home Phone
must pass the knowledge and road tests. County — but not between midnight www.lex-co.com under Animal Ser- Yard trash: Such trash is picked
Each qualified driver can have only Saturday and 7 a.m. Monday in Lex- SMOKING • Talk all you want for one low monthly price
vices page. Inquiries also may be made up in Richland County and Colum-
one driver’s license. You may not have ington and Kershaw counties. bia, as well as in many surrounding • You can keep your current phone number
Smoking in public places is frowned by calling (803) 785-8149. Among
a valid license from South Carolina Beer and wine also can be purchased communities. Collection days vary by
upon — and in many places it’s illegal. other things, Lexington County has a
and one from another state. To qualify by the drink at locations, such as bars community.
and there’s no equipment to buy
In Richland County, it’s illegal to leash law.
for a South Carolina driver’s license, and restaurants, holding an on-prem- In Lexington and Kershaw counties,
smoke in most workplaces. The pri- The city of Cayce limits the number
you must pass the eye exam given at ises license. property owners may hire private
mary exemption is for hotel rooms that of pets per household to six, three of
any DMV office or submit a statement have been designated for smokers. which can be dogs. companies that provide curbside service
of visual acuity from an eye specialist. >>> Liquor But because the weather is pleasant in more populated areas. Residents
Your license is valid for 10 years. Don’t bother to go to the liquor store most of the year, many bars and res- RECYCLING also may choose to take their trash to CALL 1-888-231-2586 | VISIT YourTWC.com/MyBundle
on Sunday; it will be closed. taurants have patios that accommodate county-run drop-off stations — 11 in
VEHICLE REGISTRATION By state law, liquor stores can be open smokers. When it comes to trash disposal, Lexington and 10 in Kershaw.
only from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday Richland County’s ban doesn’t apply going green varies widely among com- Policymakers in both Columbia and
New residents have 45 days from the time munities.
through Saturday. inside Irmo, a town divided by the Richland County are weighing whether
of establishing residency to register their In some areas, recycling and yard
And there’s a quirk in state law that Richland-Lexington county line. to require residents to bag their leaves
vehicles and get new license plates. You can waste removal are part of tax-support-
keeps liquor stores from stocking the ol- There are no controls on smoking and grass clippings to cut down on Offer applies to new residential customers in serviceable areas only. Customer must subscribe to and maintain all three services to receive promotional rate of $29.95 each per month for 12 months. Promotional rate based on Basic Cable
get the proper forms at any Department of ed waste disposal. In others, it’s an
ives mandatory for martinis. Liquor must in unincorporated Lexington County, problems with storm-water drainage with HD digital converter and remote, Road Runner with speeds up to 1.5 Mbps and Digital Home Phone Unlimited Carolinas. Regular rates will apply after 12-month promotional period. Equipment is needed to receive digital service. An
Motor Vehicle office listed below. though County Council has been option that costs you extra. and water quality. HDTV and an HD digital converter or an HD-ready digital TV with a QAM tuner is required to receive Time Warner Cable HD programming. There are additional charges for some HD channels, ancillary services and Movies On Demand.
be sold separately from all other products. Some services are not available to CableCARD® customers. Actual speeds may vary. Security software is not available for Macintosh® computers. Digital Home Phone does not include back-up power and, as in the case with an electric
>>> DMV branch offices (That explains why there are always two struggling for a year to establish some Curbside recycling: Available for all Schedules, collection carts and other powered home cordless phone, should there be a power outage, Digital Home Phone, including the ability to access 9-1-1 services, may not be available. Additional charges apply for Directory Assistance, Operator Services, calls to
doors — one for the part of the store kind of limit. Only the town of Lexing- single-family homes in unincorpo- information: Contact the waste dis- international locations, and outside North and South Carolina. Service may not be available in all areas. Pricing does not include franchise fees or taxes. Standard installation and custom wiring charges may apply. Time Warner Cable
Richland County where beer and wine are sold; another for ton has imposed a ban that affects all rated areas of Richland and Lexington posal office in the county or municipal-
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n 1630 Shop Road, Columbia, the liquor store right next door.) workplaces. counties, in the city of Columbia and ity where you live. (s10)
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29
City of Forest Acres: (803) 782-9475 com, click the “Departments” tab on
24-hour customer service line at ing times on Sundays — many have antifreeze. But Columbia, Richland and
95
Town of Gaston: (803) 796-7725
$
relaxed them. the left side of the page, then “Licensing Lexington do not take fluids curbside.
Town of Gilbert: (803) 892-5207 (800) 442-1368. In the Columbia area,
While Columbia and Richland and registration” and “animal care.” At Drop-off recycling of computers and
Town of Irmo: (803) 781-7050 call (803) 896-8623.
County are exempt from blue laws, for the top of the page, hit “view animals.”) office equipment: Contact Rich-
Town of Lexington: (803) 359-4164 The phone number is (803) 576-2461.
example, most mom-and-pop retailers land County at (803) 576-2390 or
Town of Pelion: (803) 894-3535 VOTER REGISTRATION choose not to open on Sundays. As Columbia at (803) 545-3800, which
Town of Pine Ridge: (803) 755-2500 Here’s more about licensing:
To find out how and where to vote, contact for large retailers, they open anywhere also offers recycling of light bulbs as each per month
Town of South Congaree: Both the city of Columbia and the low as
your county voter registration office, listed from 8 a.m. to noon to 1:30 p.m. Best containing mercury. In unincorporated for 12 months
(803) 755-2760 county require people to have their
Town of Springdale: (803) 794-0408 below. to check before heading out. Lexington County, residents may take
Sales before 1:30 p.m. on Sundays pets spayed or neutered, with limited most recyclables to any of 11 drop-off
Town of Summit: (803) 892-6161 >>> Richland County
remains banned in Lexington County, exceptions. sites around the county.
Town of Swansea: (803) 568-2835 Administration Annex, 2020 Hampton To get a county pet license, it costs $4
which in 1996 rejected a relaxation Richland County has five recycling
City of West Columbia: St., Columbia 29202; (803) 576-2240;
of restrictions on purchases of a wide for sterile pets and $20 for others. The stations where residents can drop off
Digital Cable
(803) 791-1880 www.richlandonline.com city’s license requires a $5 fee for sterile
range of items. The restrictions keep items not accepted curbside, including • Access to over 300 channels, including
>>> Lexington County most stores closed until early afternoon. pets and $25 for others. Getting a junk mail. They are: Sonoco Recycling,
DRIVING REGULATIONS 605 W. Main St., Suite 105, Lexington
license requires a copy of a current vac- 1132 Idlewilde Blvd., off Bluff Road, up to 46 Music Choice® channels
cination record and proof the animal
>>> New residents licensed in 29072; (803) 785-8361; www.lex-co.com BUSINESS LICENSES has been sterilized, if appropriate.
not far from Williams-Brice Stadium; • Unlike satellite, get the most popular cable and
Clemson’s Sandhill Research and Edu-
former state Richland County is one of just eight Applications for county pet licenses sports programming in HD at no additional charge
>>> Kershaw County cation Center, 900 Clemson Road; the
Military personnel (and their depen- counties in South Carolina that charge are available at www.richlandonline. county public works department, 400
dents) and students temporarily in South 609 Lafayette Ave., Camden 29020; businesses annual license fees. com or request an application by mail
(803) 424-4016; voterregistration@ Powell Road, off Pisgah Church Road;
Carolina are not required to get a South The licenses run by calendar year, so by calling (803) 929-6000. the Lower Richland Collection Center
Carolina driver’s license. However, you kershaw.sc.gov they expire Dec. 31. The deadline to Want to adopt? The city and county and the C&D landfill. Debbie
must have a driver’s license from your pay is March 15. For details, see www. maintain a joint adoption center at 127 • Instant online access to movies,
For a complete list of drop-off Digital Cable
home state to operate a vehicle here. ALCOHOL REGULATIONS rcgov.us/bsc or call (803) 576-2287. Humane Lane, and there are several locations for recycling in Richland music, pictures and more
If you are a new resident, you may Lexington County does not have a other animal protection groups in the and Lexington counties, visit www.
Road Runner®
use a valid driver’s license from your >>> Beer and wine business license for those in unincor- Midlands. keepthemidlandsbeautiful.org/recy-
• Safer surfing with free security:
former state for up to 90 days. However, Local laws vary on the purchase of porated parts of the county. However,
beer and wine on Sundays at conve- businesses must meet the county’s
Lexington County has no limit on the clinginfo/recyclinginfo.asp. Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, AntiSpyware,
you must convert to a South Carolina number of pets in unincorporated parts In addition, Sonoco offers free shred-
driver’s license before the end of the 90- nience and grocery stores. zoning ordinances. of the county. ding from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays Firewall Protection and Pop-Up Blocker
day period. If your driver’s license from Beer and wine can be purchased Kershaw County has no business But other animal control restrictions through Fridays. Call (803) 779-0500
your home state has expired, you also any time in Columbia and Richland license fee. are listed on the county’s Web site: before dropping by. Digital Home Phone
must pass the knowledge and road tests. County — but not between midnight www.lex-co.com under Animal Ser- Yard trash: Such trash is picked
Each qualified driver can have only Saturday and 7 a.m. Monday in Lex- SMOKING • Talk all you want for one low monthly price
vices page. Inquiries also may be made up in Richland County and Colum-
one driver’s license. You may not have ington and Kershaw counties. bia, as well as in many surrounding • You can keep your current phone number
Smoking in public places is frowned by calling (803) 785-8149. Among
a valid license from South Carolina Beer and wine also can be purchased communities. Collection days vary by
upon — and in many places it’s illegal. other things, Lexington County has a
and one from another state. To qualify by the drink at locations, such as bars community.
and there’s no equipment to buy
In Richland County, it’s illegal to leash law.
for a South Carolina driver’s license, and restaurants, holding an on-prem- In Lexington and Kershaw counties,
smoke in most workplaces. The pri- The city of Cayce limits the number
you must pass the eye exam given at ises license. property owners may hire private
mary exemption is for hotel rooms that of pets per household to six, three of
any DMV office or submit a statement have been designated for smokers. which can be dogs. companies that provide curbside service
of visual acuity from an eye specialist. >>> Liquor But because the weather is pleasant in more populated areas. Residents
Your license is valid for 10 years. Don’t bother to go to the liquor store most of the year, many bars and res- RECYCLING also may choose to take their trash to CALL 1-888-231-2586 | VISIT YourTWC.com/MyBundle
on Sunday; it will be closed. taurants have patios that accommodate county-run drop-off stations — 11 in
VEHICLE REGISTRATION By state law, liquor stores can be open smokers. When it comes to trash disposal, Lexington and 10 in Kershaw.
only from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday Richland County’s ban doesn’t apply going green varies widely among com- Policymakers in both Columbia and
New residents have 45 days from the time munities.
through Saturday. inside Irmo, a town divided by the Richland County are weighing whether
of establishing residency to register their In some areas, recycling and yard
And there’s a quirk in state law that Richland-Lexington county line. to require residents to bag their leaves
vehicles and get new license plates. You can waste removal are part of tax-support-
keeps liquor stores from stocking the ol- There are no controls on smoking and grass clippings to cut down on Offer applies to new residential customers in serviceable areas only. Customer must subscribe to and maintain all three services to receive promotional rate of $29.95 each per month for 12 months. Promotional rate based on Basic Cable
get the proper forms at any Department of ed waste disposal. In others, it’s an
ives mandatory for martinis. Liquor must in unincorporated Lexington County, problems with storm-water drainage with HD digital converter and remote, Road Runner with speeds up to 1.5 Mbps and Digital Home Phone Unlimited Carolinas. Regular rates will apply after 12-month promotional period. Equipment is needed to receive digital service. An
Motor Vehicle office listed below. though County Council has been option that costs you extra. and water quality. HDTV and an HD digital converter or an HD-ready digital TV with a QAM tuner is required to receive Time Warner Cable HD programming. There are additional charges for some HD channels, ancillary services and Movies On Demand.
be sold separately from all other products. Some services are not available to CableCARD® customers. Actual speeds may vary. Security software is not available for Macintosh® computers. Digital Home Phone does not include back-up power and, as in the case with an electric
>>> DMV branch offices (That explains why there are always two struggling for a year to establish some Curbside recycling: Available for all Schedules, collection carts and other powered home cordless phone, should there be a power outage, Digital Home Phone, including the ability to access 9-1-1 services, may not be available. Additional charges apply for Directory Assistance, Operator Services, calls to
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n 1630 Shop Road, Columbia, the liquor store right next door.) workplaces. counties, in the city of Columbia and ity where you live. (s10)
8 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 9
4
infill housing that has popped up downtown Columbia area: Among hot neighborhoods: Tax rate: $410 in city taxes for Bored on a Saturday? Chances
in recent years. Families still prefer First four months 2009: Arsenal Hill, Earlewood, Melrose the owner of a $100,000 home are there’s a festival somewhere.
the larger houses in downtown $135,000 Heights, Shandon, Rosewood, (not including property tax relief Five Points has the St. Patrick’s
neighborhoods, such as Shandon. First four months 2010: Heathwood, Rosewood Hills credits) for 2009-10 Day festival in March, Rosewood
10 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 11
4
infill housing that has popped up downtown Columbia area: Among hot neighborhoods: Tax rate: $410 in city taxes for Bored on a Saturday? Chances
in recent years. Families still prefer First four months 2009: Arsenal Hill, Earlewood, Melrose the owner of a $100,000 home are there’s a festival somewhere.
the larger houses in downtown $135,000 Heights, Shandon, Rosewood, (not including property tax relief Five Points has the St. Patrick’s
neighborhoods, such as Shandon. First four months 2010: Heathwood, Rosewood Hills credits) for 2009-10 Day festival in March, Rosewood
10 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 11
30 60 90
to do if you’re on a budget.
The concert series at Ebenezer
Lutheran Church on Richland Dollars and sense
Street is one example. It begins in Tax rate: $727.90 for the owner of
the fall and run through the spring. a $100,000 home, plus an annual
garbage fee of $249
This year’s run features The Polish
Sewer rate: $45.39 a month for
• The North Face
Chamber Singers, The Manhattan
the average family of four • Patagonia Financing Available
Piano Trio and pianists Marina Open an account today!
Lomazov and Joseph Rackers. Water rate: $22.67 a month for • Mountain
We handle the paperwork.
the average family of four Hardwear
• Tilley
NORTHEAST RICHLAND Drive times
• Vasque
Distances from Blythewood Town COLUMBIA’S
Award-winning schools, a range • Merrell
of housing options and bustling
Hall:
State House: 18 miles • Chaco HEADQUARTERS FURNITURE
retail make Northeast Richland Professional Onsite Monogramming
Columbia Place mall: 10 miles • Keen Serving The Carolinas With Quality Furniture For 92 Years
among the fastest-growing Luggage & Leather Goods • Reisenthel Baskets • Unique Gifts
Providence Hospital Northeast: 2300 Marshall St. 1626 Main St. 2322 Augusta Rd. 7545 Garners
suburban areas in the Midlands. SHOP LOCAL- IN THE VISTA
8 miles 1111 Lady St. Columbia, SC (Beltline @ Farrow) (Downtown Columbia) (West Columbia) Ferry Rd.
GERRY MELENDEZ/GMELENDEZ@THESTATE.COM
Major retailers are coming
Williams-Brice Stadium: 17 miles 799-7571 Initially Yours
765-9010 252-4898 252-4536 796-9267 776-8838
here in droves. Restaurants are
Columbia Metropolitan Airport:
Swati Patel holds her four-month-old daughter Ariya as she chats with her husband, plentiful. The Village at Sandhill,
21 miles
DISCOVER
Nick Patel, and his colleague Bobby Kneece while dining at Solstice restaurant. a commercial and residential
The New
Richland County Administration
development, has become the heart
Building: 17 miles
Dr. Nick Patel of the Northeast community.
NAVY STORE
Cooper paid the U.S. government
2 803.933.9085
student in the Spears Creek Montessori program.” Sesquicentennial Park, located Come visit our newly refurbished showroom
Rising costs and higher fuel prices
off U.S. 1, offers Northeast and www.ritterfurs.com (803) 252-1350 Call Ahead For Your Next Office Luncheon
could force home builders to
What’s not so great about living on your side of town? offer smaller lots in single-family downtown residents 1,419 acres
“Traffic is a issue at times but most times is manageable. Some of the smaller roads need to roam around and includes a dog
communities, and more attention
park and a 30-acre lake.
improvement. could be directed to infill projects.
“We sometimes wish there were better shopping. Although Sandhills is great, there are some
stores that we like that can only be found at Columbiana Mall. I’d also really like to see a public
The Northeast also will see more
retailers and service businesses
as well as a fifth high school in
3 The Village at Sandhill is
the new shopping oasis for
the Midlands. Located on U.S. 1
children’s park. We really don’t have one in our area.”
Richland 2. and Clemson Road, the mixed-
use village has a movie theater,
Where is your favorite place to eat in your area? Homes and neighborhoods numerous shops and restaurants • Do You Like Peach Cobbler?
“Solstice is my favorite place. They have baby-sitter nights a couple of times a month where Hot ZIP codes: 29223, 29229, and a large recreation facility with • Do You Like Southern Food?
they will watch kids while you have dinner. It’s very reasonable priced with three- or four- 29016 Plex Indoor Sports. • Do You Like Jazz ‘N Blues Music?
4
course meals for $20 to $25. It’s really good food. Who’s moving here: Northeast The annual Sparkleberry • Do You Like a Casual Atmosphere?
“My sons really like eating at Moe’s.” Richland is attractive to families Country Fair, held in April at
looking for a good school district the Clemson University Sandhill
STAJI7605-99-3
What is something you like to do in your area that doesn’t cost anything? and plenty of parks. Research and Education Center,
“Riding bikes in our neighborhood and family walks at Sandhills mall. We also enjoy the free Median sale price for homes in offers a small-town feel with
Northeast area: activities including craft booths, Jazz , Blues and BBQ
music nights at Sandhills since it’s something for the entire family.” 1710 Main Street, Columbia SC 29201
First four months 2009: local food vendors, children’s rides
803.929.0037
www.macsoffmain.com
12 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 13
30 60 90
to do if you’re on a budget.
The concert series at Ebenezer
Lutheran Church on Richland Dollars and sense
Street is one example. It begins in Tax rate: $727.90 for the owner of
the fall and run through the spring. a $100,000 home, plus an annual
garbage fee of $249
This year’s run features The Polish
Sewer rate: $45.39 a month for
• The North Face
Chamber Singers, The Manhattan
the average family of four • Patagonia Financing Available
Piano Trio and pianists Marina Open an account today!
Lomazov and Joseph Rackers. Water rate: $22.67 a month for • Mountain
We handle the paperwork.
the average family of four Hardwear
• Tilley
NORTHEAST RICHLAND Drive times
• Vasque
Distances from Blythewood Town COLUMBIA’S
Award-winning schools, a range • Merrell
of housing options and bustling
Hall:
State House: 18 miles • Chaco HEADQUARTERS FURNITURE
retail make Northeast Richland Professional Onsite Monogramming
Columbia Place mall: 10 miles • Keen Serving The Carolinas With Quality Furniture For 92 Years
among the fastest-growing Luggage & Leather Goods • Reisenthel Baskets • Unique Gifts
Providence Hospital Northeast: 2300 Marshall St. 1626 Main St. 2322 Augusta Rd. 7545 Garners
suburban areas in the Midlands. SHOP LOCAL- IN THE VISTA
8 miles 1111 Lady St. Columbia, SC (Beltline @ Farrow) (Downtown Columbia) (West Columbia) Ferry Rd.
GERRY MELENDEZ/GMELENDEZ@THESTATE.COM
Major retailers are coming
Williams-Brice Stadium: 17 miles 799-7571 Initially Yours
765-9010 252-4898 252-4536 796-9267 776-8838
here in droves. Restaurants are
Columbia Metropolitan Airport:
Swati Patel holds her four-month-old daughter Ariya as she chats with her husband, plentiful. The Village at Sandhill,
21 miles
DISCOVER
Nick Patel, and his colleague Bobby Kneece while dining at Solstice restaurant. a commercial and residential
The New
Richland County Administration
development, has become the heart
Building: 17 miles
Dr. Nick Patel of the Northeast community.
NAVY STORE
Cooper paid the U.S. government
2 803.933.9085
student in the Spears Creek Montessori program.” Sesquicentennial Park, located Come visit our newly refurbished showroom
Rising costs and higher fuel prices
off U.S. 1, offers Northeast and www.ritterfurs.com (803) 252-1350 Call Ahead For Your Next Office Luncheon
could force home builders to
What’s not so great about living on your side of town? offer smaller lots in single-family downtown residents 1,419 acres
“Traffic is a issue at times but most times is manageable. Some of the smaller roads need to roam around and includes a dog
communities, and more attention
park and a 30-acre lake.
improvement. could be directed to infill projects.
“We sometimes wish there were better shopping. Although Sandhills is great, there are some
stores that we like that can only be found at Columbiana Mall. I’d also really like to see a public
The Northeast also will see more
retailers and service businesses
as well as a fifth high school in
3 The Village at Sandhill is
the new shopping oasis for
the Midlands. Located on U.S. 1
children’s park. We really don’t have one in our area.”
Richland 2. and Clemson Road, the mixed-
use village has a movie theater,
Where is your favorite place to eat in your area? Homes and neighborhoods numerous shops and restaurants • Do You Like Peach Cobbler?
“Solstice is my favorite place. They have baby-sitter nights a couple of times a month where Hot ZIP codes: 29223, 29229, and a large recreation facility with • Do You Like Southern Food?
they will watch kids while you have dinner. It’s very reasonable priced with three- or four- 29016 Plex Indoor Sports. • Do You Like Jazz ‘N Blues Music?
4
course meals for $20 to $25. It’s really good food. Who’s moving here: Northeast The annual Sparkleberry • Do You Like a Casual Atmosphere?
“My sons really like eating at Moe’s.” Richland is attractive to families Country Fair, held in April at
looking for a good school district the Clemson University Sandhill
STAJI7605-99-3
What is something you like to do in your area that doesn’t cost anything? and plenty of parks. Research and Education Center,
“Riding bikes in our neighborhood and family walks at Sandhills mall. We also enjoy the free Median sale price for homes in offers a small-town feel with
Northeast area: activities including craft booths, Jazz , Blues and BBQ
music nights at Sandhills since it’s something for the entire family.” 1710 Main Street, Columbia SC 29201
First four months 2009: local food vendors, children’s rides
803.929.0037
www.macsoffmain.com
12 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 13
5
Sewer rate: Many homes use State House: 11 miles and 2 this year. It’s a festival that Roughly 22,000 acres of forests
septic tanks, but $45.39 is the Midtown at Forest Acres mall: celebrates the area’s history and across wetlands with abundant
Homes and neighborhoods
monthly average for a family of 10 miles beauty. wildlife make up Congaree
ZIP codes: 29209, 29061 four living in the city of Columbia’s Providence Hospital (Forest
2 The mega-church Bible National Park near Hopkins. It
Who’s moving here: First-time service area. Richland County Drive): 11 miles offers 20 miles of trails, along with
Way Church of Atlas Road,
home buyers and empty nesters are provides a public system in limited Williams-Brice Stadium: 11 miles
To Advertise,
led by preacher and longtime fishing, canoeing and camping.
drawn by the influx of town homes areas. Columbia Metropolitan Airport:
state senator the Rev. Darrell
near the city. Military families also Water rate: Many homes have 18 miles CHAPIN/DUTCH FORK
like the proximity to Fort Jackson.
Median sale price for homes in
private wells, but $22.67 is the
monthly average for a family of
Richland County Administration
Building: 11 miles
Jackson, has taken on community
development as a mission. This area — known for its
Forest Acres, Call Elise Phillips
Professional
Professional Landscaping
Landscaping
Southeast Columbia: four living in the city of Columbia’s
3 Garners Ferry Road, also proximity to Lake Murray, good
schools and semi-rural lifestyle South Carolina Services
Services
803-771-3171
First four months 2009: service area. A variety of other School district known as the Sumter
$135,000 Highway, is the main route in — is a half-hour drive from Specializing in:
public and private water providers Richland 1: 1616 Richland St.,
First four months 2010: and out of Lower Richland, so downtown’s amenities. Design, Installation, and Complete
do business in the area, but Columbia; (803) 231-7000 or
it tends to get congested during Steady growth means more of Maintenance
$138,000 the majority of the people on a www.richlandone.org/
rush hour. it woods being transformed into
Among hot neighborhoods: public water system are served by A detailed look at schools begins on neighborhoods.
Free Estimates
4
Hampton Forest, Pennington Columbia. Page 32 Mr. Bunky’s Store is an Both newcomers and long-
Square old-fashioned general store, time residents want to retain a (803) 261-4454
www.superiorsouthernlandscape.com
14 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 15
5
Sewer rate: Many homes use State House: 11 miles and 2 this year. It’s a festival that Roughly 22,000 acres of forests
septic tanks, but $45.39 is the Midtown at Forest Acres mall: celebrates the area’s history and across wetlands with abundant
Homes and neighborhoods
monthly average for a family of 10 miles beauty. wildlife make up Congaree
ZIP codes: 29209, 29061 four living in the city of Columbia’s Providence Hospital (Forest
2 The mega-church Bible National Park near Hopkins. It
Who’s moving here: First-time service area. Richland County Drive): 11 miles offers 20 miles of trails, along with
Way Church of Atlas Road,
home buyers and empty nesters are provides a public system in limited Williams-Brice Stadium: 11 miles
To Advertise,
led by preacher and longtime fishing, canoeing and camping.
drawn by the influx of town homes areas. Columbia Metropolitan Airport:
state senator the Rev. Darrell
near the city. Military families also Water rate: Many homes have 18 miles CHAPIN/DUTCH FORK
like the proximity to Fort Jackson.
Median sale price for homes in
private wells, but $22.67 is the
monthly average for a family of
Richland County Administration
Building: 11 miles
Jackson, has taken on community
development as a mission. This area — known for its
Forest Acres, Call Elise Phillips
Professional
Professional Landscaping
Landscaping
Southeast Columbia: four living in the city of Columbia’s
3 Garners Ferry Road, also proximity to Lake Murray, good
schools and semi-rural lifestyle South Carolina Services
Services
803-771-3171
First four months 2009: service area. A variety of other School district known as the Sumter
$135,000 Highway, is the main route in — is a half-hour drive from Specializing in:
public and private water providers Richland 1: 1616 Richland St.,
First four months 2010: and out of Lower Richland, so downtown’s amenities. Design, Installation, and Complete
do business in the area, but Columbia; (803) 231-7000 or
it tends to get congested during Steady growth means more of Maintenance
$138,000 the majority of the people on a www.richlandone.org/
rush hour. it woods being transformed into
Among hot neighborhoods: public water system are served by A detailed look at schools begins on neighborhoods.
Free Estimates
4
Hampton Forest, Pennington Columbia. Page 32 Mr. Bunky’s Store is an Both newcomers and long-
Square old-fashioned general store, time residents want to retain a (803) 261-4454
www.superiorsouthernlandscape.com
14 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 15
1 Most shops are locally owned. Hot ZIP codes: 29072, 29073 Gibson Pond Park are wooded Many observers say Northeast A new rental market put in and retirees seeking the quiet
It’s a 10-mile drive to national Who’s moving here: Families escapes in the busy suburb. WEST WATEREE Richland growth will march to the motion with the recent increase in life, farther out than burgeoning
Kershaw County line in roughly a foreclosure rates, additional starter Northeast Richland
3
retailers in the Harbison area. attracted by good schools and a The library is home to The West Wateree area — which decade. homes under $130,000, and more Median sale price for homes in
2 Timberlake homeowners suburban lifestyle centered on records popular with amateur includes Elgin and Lugoff — is the
school and church activities historians and genealogists. Slice of history: Elgin is the only relocating families because of the the Wateree area:
bought their neighborhood fastest-growing area of Kershaw incorporated town in the West lower taxes and good schools. First four months 2009:
Median sale price for homes in
4
golf course — the only one in the An effort is under way to County. Wateree area. With a housing $135,000
area — and plan to turn it into a Lexington area: The area is known for good
develop the first in what boom in neighboring Northeast First four months 2010:
private club. For now, it remains First four months 2009: schools, lower taxes than Homes and neighborhoods
could be a series of local paths for Richland County, Elgin is $138,000
open to public use. $135,000 neighboring Richland County, ZIP codes: 29045 and 29078
walking, jogging and bicycling. preparing for more growth with Among hot neighborhoods:
First four months 2010: more house for the money — yet
3
Who’s moving here: Young
5
Chapin Community Theatre $138,000 A 1,200-seat performing new traffic management plans and Canterfield, Heath Pond, Kelsney
is on the road unwillingly. easy access to the interstate, major additional emergency services. families looking for lower taxes Ridge
Among hot neighborhoods: arts center remains on the highways into Columbia and major
Members are performing at various Golden Hills, Governor’s Grant,
sites after losing a long-time home Woodcreek
ruled unfit for public use.
“I like walking down to the dock in the afternoon with a cold beverage and watching the sun National merchants are looking converge — are a few years from Around the corner from the Super Bi-Lo
803.419.0235
go down. I don’t think I can find the words to describe the view. If you are lucky, you will also in the Village at Sandhill
www.villageatsandhill.com
over the area. Growth is not as completion. The plan includes
see some form of wildlife. If you have had a busy or stressful day, viewing the a sunset will allow Mon - Sat 10-9 • Sun 12-6
fast as before. Development also conversion of some roads into www.sandhill.sohooffice.com 481 Town Center Place
you to end the day feeling good about life .” is steady in unincorporated Red one-way streets. Progress is largely
Bank along S.C. 6 to the south. dependent on federal aid.
16 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 17
1 Most shops are locally owned. Hot ZIP codes: 29072, 29073 Gibson Pond Park are wooded Many observers say Northeast A new rental market put in and retirees seeking the quiet
It’s a 10-mile drive to national Who’s moving here: Families escapes in the busy suburb. WEST WATEREE Richland growth will march to the motion with the recent increase in life, farther out than burgeoning
Kershaw County line in roughly a foreclosure rates, additional starter Northeast Richland
3
retailers in the Harbison area. attracted by good schools and a The library is home to The West Wateree area — which decade. homes under $130,000, and more Median sale price for homes in
2 Timberlake homeowners suburban lifestyle centered on records popular with amateur includes Elgin and Lugoff — is the
school and church activities historians and genealogists. Slice of history: Elgin is the only relocating families because of the the Wateree area:
bought their neighborhood fastest-growing area of Kershaw incorporated town in the West lower taxes and good schools. First four months 2009:
Median sale price for homes in
4
golf course — the only one in the An effort is under way to County. Wateree area. With a housing $135,000
area — and plan to turn it into a Lexington area: The area is known for good
develop the first in what boom in neighboring Northeast First four months 2010:
private club. For now, it remains First four months 2009: schools, lower taxes than Homes and neighborhoods
could be a series of local paths for Richland County, Elgin is $138,000
open to public use. $135,000 neighboring Richland County, ZIP codes: 29045 and 29078
walking, jogging and bicycling. preparing for more growth with Among hot neighborhoods:
First four months 2010: more house for the money — yet
3
Who’s moving here: Young
5
Chapin Community Theatre $138,000 A 1,200-seat performing new traffic management plans and Canterfield, Heath Pond, Kelsney
is on the road unwillingly. easy access to the interstate, major additional emergency services. families looking for lower taxes Ridge
Among hot neighborhoods: arts center remains on the highways into Columbia and major
Members are performing at various Golden Hills, Governor’s Grant,
sites after losing a long-time home Woodcreek
ruled unfit for public use.
“I like walking down to the dock in the afternoon with a cold beverage and watching the sun National merchants are looking converge — are a few years from Around the corner from the Super Bi-Lo
803.419.0235
go down. I don’t think I can find the words to describe the view. If you are lucky, you will also in the Village at Sandhill
www.villageatsandhill.com
over the area. Growth is not as completion. The plan includes
see some form of wildlife. If you have had a busy or stressful day, viewing the a sunset will allow Mon - Sat 10-9 • Sun 12-6
fast as before. Development also conversion of some roads into www.sandhill.sohooffice.com 481 Town Center Place
you to end the day feeling good about life .” is steady in unincorporated Red one-way streets. Progress is largely
Bank along S.C. 6 to the south. dependent on federal aid.
16 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 17
MON - SAT
Gifts Sat.
10am-5pm 602 Meeting Street in West Columbia
10:30 - 5:30
803-791-0008 803-939-9738
ANTIQUES
HOSPICE CARE CHARITY INC.
Towne Our store is THRIFT SHOP Aluminum - Wrought
Square Antiques over 8,000
Pleasurable shopping for a cause, help support Fine Specialty
square feet, with
multiple dealers, the hospice patients in our community Iron - Cast - Wicker
112 Grace Street, Public Square
Prosperity, SC 29127 and climate • Sandblasting & Powdercoating
Items, Garden
controlled! • Furniture • Clothing Pots, Indoor
364-2736 • Antiques • Books, DVD’s • Restrapping & Lacing
• Household items • Electronics • Custom Cushions & Slings and Outdoor
Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm • Wicker Repair & Painting Plants, and
Sun. 1:30-6pm 1217 Sunset Blvd. Garden Design
Town Square
West Columbia Pick-up/Delivery Residential/
(next to the Sunset 721 Shull Street Commercial
Town Sq.
Grace St.
Road 773
Exit Chapin Lexington
Restaurant) West Columbia, Office: (803) 796-9469 310-A State Street • West Columbia
Antiques Hwy
76
83
103-B Beaufort St. 115 Andrew Corley Road 803-528-1790 SC 29169 Toll Free: (800) 286-5415
112 Grace St.
I-26
West 803-345-5555 803-808-2380
803-739-0422
Do you wish your
OLD MILL comfy chair were in
ANTIQUE MALL an updated more
njoy ou
r Come e
Art, Glassware, Pottery, Come e seating! outside njoy our
Stop by and see CALL Jewelry, Vintage
Clothing, Books, Silver,
outside seating
!
STAJI7577-99-3
our wide array of and More!
Lake Murray
items. Perfect DEBRA CARLSEN 75 Call now to set up your
for gift giving or At Dealers FREE IN HOME
771-8373
to add to estimate!
your home! 310 State Street Best Mattress & Upholstery
West Columbia 713 Meeting St. West Columbia, SC
1300 Dutch Fork Road • 781-7444 803-796-4229 803-791-0880
STAJH6964-99-3
18 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 19
MON - SAT
Gifts Sat.
10am-5pm 602 Meeting Street in West Columbia
10:30 - 5:30
803-791-0008 803-939-9738
ANTIQUES
HOSPICE CARE CHARITY INC.
Towne Our store is THRIFT SHOP Aluminum - Wrought
Square Antiques over 8,000
Pleasurable shopping for a cause, help support Fine Specialty
square feet, with
multiple dealers, the hospice patients in our community Iron - Cast - Wicker
112 Grace Street, Public Square
Prosperity, SC 29127 and climate • Sandblasting & Powdercoating
Items, Garden
controlled! • Furniture • Clothing Pots, Indoor
364-2736 • Antiques • Books, DVD’s • Restrapping & Lacing
• Household items • Electronics • Custom Cushions & Slings and Outdoor
Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm • Wicker Repair & Painting Plants, and
Sun. 1:30-6pm 1217 Sunset Blvd. Garden Design
Town Square
West Columbia Pick-up/Delivery Residential/
(next to the Sunset 721 Shull Street Commercial
Town Sq.
Grace St.
Road 773
Exit Chapin Lexington
Restaurant) West Columbia, Office: (803) 796-9469 310-A State Street • West Columbia
Antiques Hwy
76
83
103-B Beaufort St. 115 Andrew Corley Road 803-528-1790 SC 29169 Toll Free: (800) 286-5415
112 Grace St.
I-26
West 803-345-5555 803-808-2380
803-739-0422
Do you wish your
OLD MILL comfy chair were in
ANTIQUE MALL an updated more
njoy ou
r Come e
Art, Glassware, Pottery, Come e seating! outside njoy our
Stop by and see CALL Jewelry, Vintage
Clothing, Books, Silver,
outside seating
!
STAJI7577-99-3
our wide array of and More!
Lake Murray
items. Perfect DEBRA CARLSEN 75 Call now to set up your
for gift giving or At Dealers FREE IN HOME
771-8373
to add to estimate!
your home! 310 State Street Best Mattress & Upholstery
West Columbia 713 Meeting St. West Columbia, SC
1300 Dutch Fork Road • 781-7444 803-796-4229 803-791-0880
STAJH6964-99-3
18 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 19
NEWTO COLUMBIA?
n Guys who would pay to see Nickelback.
We answer some of those questions that (Lame.)
n Guys who frequently have trouble finding
make you scratch your head about this town: their cellphones.
THE VISTA
What is a “cockominium?” n Hipsters.
n College students who are hipsters.
A “cockominium” is a condo in one of four
n College graduates who are still hipsters.
buildings that sprang up around Williams-
n Hippies, too.
Brice Stadium several years ago. They are
n Guys with short hair who look good in
geared toward Gamecock football fans. It is
their military uniforms.
a take-off on the “cockaboose” railroad cars
n Guys who like to rev their car engines on
which are outfitted for tailgating parties and
crowded streets. (Lame.)
also surround the stadium.
n Guys who can take a punch. And then
Good deals are still available on some of
swing back.
these units because as soon as the condos
n Guys who think dancing is all about the
went up, the economy went down.
bump-and-grind.
n Guys who would pay to throw nickels at
What is that oversized cockroach
Nickelback.
scampering across my floor? Gross.
n Guys who check the mirror before leaving
It’s called a Palmetto Bug. They’re bigger the house. At least twice.
here. Sorry. There are several ways to deal n Guys who don’t lose their cellphones,
with them: yet use this excuse: “I didn’t have my phone
Method 1: Tell yourself they can’t climb, then with me.”
go to sleep. Do not open your eyes. If you do
open your eyes, continue to method two. Of course, these guys migrate into each
Method 2: Squish them with your shoe. other’s territory. When you really break it
But remember, they’re bigger so they make down, they’re the same. The only difference C. ALUKA BERRY/CABERRY@THESTATE.COM
a bigger mess. This method is not for is age. Wow. What does that say about men?
everyone. Will USC football coach Steve Spurrier break the Chicken Curse this year?
Guys don’t need help looking for good-
Method 3: Roach motel. Upside: they don’t TRACY GLANTZ/TGLANTZ@THESTATE.COM
looking women in town. They’re pretty
check out. Downside: they don’t check out. Gov. Mark Sanford’s team in the Marine Corps Mud Run included his son Bolton and two of his son’s friends. much everywhere.
You’ll find them all over your house. Make and the Lowcountry reach the upper-90s,
sure you have plenty of paper towels. What is the Chicken Curse? Is there an you can almost bet Columbia will be near
Method 4: Co-habitat. Hey, it worked for Road, Wheat Street, Sumter Street, Main means there are thousands of employees is visible is the Congaree River, a confluence old gangster named Chicken buried in the century mark.
John the Baptist. Street and Laurel Street. who must wear the uniform of the day. That of Broad and Saluda rivers. the Williams-Brice end zone?
For now, the Palmetto Trail section makes those employees who train, feed and The Congaree River is well known. It’s the South Carolina always seems to be at
The curse is that, seasoned with lemon the bottom in test scores, employment
What is this talk at the gym about in Richland County abruptly ends house those recruits that much more visible one tens of thousands of motorists cross pepper and baked or simply fried, chicken is rates, etc. So what’s so great about
training to run in the mud? at the end of Riverfront Park. Go to to civilians when they go beyond the base’s every day along I-126 to get to downtown. delicious. Oh, you mean the curse that has living here?
Want the perfect recipe to prove your palmettoconservation.org for more details. walls. And really, would you want to eat But the less developed Broad and Saluda supposedly kept the University of South
mettle? Columbia has it. Every fall, Fort lunch in a mess hall every day? rivers are well known to recreationalists, who Carolina’s athletic teams from winning? Everybody’s heard the old witticism and,
Jackson hosts the United States Marine What’s all this fuss about the Civil War? rank the rivers as some of the best in the Total hogwash. Really. USC President frankly, had a few laughs about it: “South
Corps Ultimate Challenge Mud Run. People I thought it was over years ago. Where can I get some downhome nation to canoe. Harris Pastides reversed it by washing a hog Carolina is too small to be a republic and
come from all over the Southeast to test History is not something South Carolinians Southern cookin’? (OK, I’m not really on the Horseshoe during a secret, midnight too large to be an insane asylum.”
themselves. visit every now and again — we live in it. sure what Southern cookin’ is.) Honestly, where are the cutest guys — ceremony before last season’s game against Judge James Petigru, a unionist, is credited
First, stir in the hypercompetitiveness of That’s why on the eve the sesquicentennial We’ve jumped on the fresh and healthy the Vista or Five Points? Clemson. Let’s look at the results: Clemson’s with uttering that immortal line on learning
all of its entrants. Add the main course, celebration of the Civil War (2011 will mark bandwagon here in South Carolina, with Axe Body Spray or the natural scent? Hair football team got smoked by the no-longer of South Carolina’s secession from the union
4.2 miles of hills and dirt and obstacles. It’s 150 years since the first shots were fired from “Certified S.C.” stickers popping up on gel or bed head? Polo shirts or pullovers? cursed Cocks, and its basketball coach quit. back in 1860.
crawling underneath armored vehicles and Charleston’s Fort Sumter), the state is still produce at local grocery stores. Still, there’s If you’re looking for guys in Columbia, you As for a chicken buried at Williams-Brice, But there are dozens of modern imbroglios
climbing over 10-foot walls. Oh, and add writing its history, coming to grips with why nothing more Southern than fried chicken should know your demographics. Allow us certainly that is not true. Jimmy Hoffa? Yes, (think Gov. Sanford explaining his
water. That’s why its called the mud run. the war was fought and how to properly pay and barbecue, boiled peanuts and sweet tea. to assist. he’s there. Right under the block ‘C’ at midfield. imaginary trip on the Appalachian Trail,
tribute to a lost cause. Care to sample? Try the nearest Lizard’s Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout-out at the State of
What is the Palmetto Trail? I see signs Columbia still has scars from the war. Thicket, a local chain that has satisfied FIVE POINTS Why is it so hot here? Is Columbia some the Union address) to make one wonder:
for it on my sidewalk. General William Tecumseh Sherman and customers for more than 30 years with its n College students who yell wooh like Ric sort of biosphere? why stick around?
his Union troops marched on Columbia on meat ‘n three and selection of pies. Flair — even when there is nothing to wooh Those who have lived here longest know
The Palmetto Trail is a planned 425-mile Hot and Hotter. That’s Columbia in the
February 17, 1865. Much of the city was Mr. Friendly’s bills itself as a place to go about. Wooh! the answer. It lies in the stunning beauty of
path through the state from the coast in summer. The capital city sits on a flat, sandy
burned. There are stars on the State House for “new Southern cuisine.” Located in Five n College graduates who still wish they were the landscape, from the pluff-mud marshes
Awendaw to the mountains in Oconee belt in the interior of South Carolina. The
marking where Sherman’s cannon balls hit Points, it offers shrimp and grits, fried green in college. to the soaring Blue Ridge Mountains, and
County. It’s about 65 percent finished, but belt stretches from central North Carolina
the building. On the State House grounds tomatoes and catfish — all prepared in n Beefy dudes who can point toward in the souls of the people, who are generally
many gaps remain. Most of it runs through to beyond Macon Ga., making the weather
are monuments to Confederate General urbane, unexpected ways. Myrtle Beach — and to the small T-shirts in gracious to a fault, fiercely independent and
STAJH4444-47-0
forests, swamps and farmland. slightly hotter here than in other parts of the
Wade Hampton, the Confederate soldier, American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch and mostly willing to forgive indiscretions.
But like everything in this state, politics Palmetto State. South Carolinians, black and white, have
plays a big role in the trail. Legislators set and the Confederate battle flag itself. I keep hearing the term “Three Rivers” Aeropostale. But not Gap.
n Hippies.
Greenville’s rolling hills and proximity survived mosquitoes, malaria, war, slavery, One of the largest private collections
aside money for the trail, so the trail came (as in the greenway), but so far I’ve only
to them. The 7.5-mile Capital City Passage Why do I see men and women in Army seen one river. n Guys who forget how to cross the street
to the mountains help knock down the Reconstruction, Redemption, the boll in the Southeast!
temperatures somewhat, while sea breezes weevil, sharecropping, more war, and a
of the trail runs from Fort Jackson to fatigues all over town, especially at When the state legislature decided to move after midnight. It’s all in reading the traffic keep Charleston slightly cooler. 4659 Carolina Hwy
Riverfront Park, cutting through the State
House grounds on the way. You might notice
lunch. I didn’t think recruits are allowed
off base during basic training.
the state’s capitol to a central location, it
settled on Columbia, the city sitting at the
signs - and not walking into traffic.
n Guys who can throw a punch.
Columbia has neither. Combine that with
thousand other afflictions. But when they
get away from this place, they most always Denmark, SC 29042 803-793-4739
n Guys who think dancing is all about the
the city’s heat-trapping asphalt streets and speak of coming home — one day. Intersection of Highway 78 & 321 Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00
Palmetto Trail signs on Jackson Boulevard, Those aren’t recruits. Indeed, Fort Jackson, confluence of the Broad and Saluda rivers it’s a recipe of steaminess. When the Upstate
bump-and-grind. — From Staff Reports
Kilbourne Road, Devereaux Road, Adger the Army’s largest training base, is here. That that forms the Congaree River. The river that
20 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 21
NEWTO COLUMBIA?
n Guys who would pay to see Nickelback.
We answer some of those questions that (Lame.)
n Guys who frequently have trouble finding
make you scratch your head about this town: their cellphones.
THE VISTA
What is a “cockominium?” n Hipsters.
n College students who are hipsters.
A “cockominium” is a condo in one of four
n College graduates who are still hipsters.
buildings that sprang up around Williams-
n Hippies, too.
Brice Stadium several years ago. They are
n Guys with short hair who look good in
geared toward Gamecock football fans. It is
their military uniforms.
a take-off on the “cockaboose” railroad cars
n Guys who like to rev their car engines on
which are outfitted for tailgating parties and
crowded streets. (Lame.)
also surround the stadium.
n Guys who can take a punch. And then
Good deals are still available on some of
swing back.
these units because as soon as the condos
n Guys who think dancing is all about the
went up, the economy went down.
bump-and-grind.
n Guys who would pay to throw nickels at
What is that oversized cockroach
Nickelback.
scampering across my floor? Gross.
n Guys who check the mirror before leaving
It’s called a Palmetto Bug. They’re bigger the house. At least twice.
here. Sorry. There are several ways to deal n Guys who don’t lose their cellphones,
with them: yet use this excuse: “I didn’t have my phone
Method 1: Tell yourself they can’t climb, then with me.”
go to sleep. Do not open your eyes. If you do
open your eyes, continue to method two. Of course, these guys migrate into each
Method 2: Squish them with your shoe. other’s territory. When you really break it
But remember, they’re bigger so they make down, they’re the same. The only difference C. ALUKA BERRY/CABERRY@THESTATE.COM
a bigger mess. This method is not for is age. Wow. What does that say about men?
everyone. Will USC football coach Steve Spurrier break the Chicken Curse this year?
Guys don’t need help looking for good-
Method 3: Roach motel. Upside: they don’t TRACY GLANTZ/TGLANTZ@THESTATE.COM
looking women in town. They’re pretty
check out. Downside: they don’t check out. Gov. Mark Sanford’s team in the Marine Corps Mud Run included his son Bolton and two of his son’s friends. much everywhere.
You’ll find them all over your house. Make and the Lowcountry reach the upper-90s,
sure you have plenty of paper towels. What is the Chicken Curse? Is there an you can almost bet Columbia will be near
Method 4: Co-habitat. Hey, it worked for Road, Wheat Street, Sumter Street, Main means there are thousands of employees is visible is the Congaree River, a confluence old gangster named Chicken buried in the century mark.
John the Baptist. Street and Laurel Street. who must wear the uniform of the day. That of Broad and Saluda rivers. the Williams-Brice end zone?
For now, the Palmetto Trail section makes those employees who train, feed and The Congaree River is well known. It’s the South Carolina always seems to be at
The curse is that, seasoned with lemon the bottom in test scores, employment
What is this talk at the gym about in Richland County abruptly ends house those recruits that much more visible one tens of thousands of motorists cross pepper and baked or simply fried, chicken is rates, etc. So what’s so great about
training to run in the mud? at the end of Riverfront Park. Go to to civilians when they go beyond the base’s every day along I-126 to get to downtown. delicious. Oh, you mean the curse that has living here?
Want the perfect recipe to prove your palmettoconservation.org for more details. walls. And really, would you want to eat But the less developed Broad and Saluda supposedly kept the University of South
mettle? Columbia has it. Every fall, Fort lunch in a mess hall every day? rivers are well known to recreationalists, who Carolina’s athletic teams from winning? Everybody’s heard the old witticism and,
Jackson hosts the United States Marine What’s all this fuss about the Civil War? rank the rivers as some of the best in the Total hogwash. Really. USC President frankly, had a few laughs about it: “South
Corps Ultimate Challenge Mud Run. People I thought it was over years ago. Where can I get some downhome nation to canoe. Harris Pastides reversed it by washing a hog Carolina is too small to be a republic and
come from all over the Southeast to test History is not something South Carolinians Southern cookin’? (OK, I’m not really on the Horseshoe during a secret, midnight too large to be an insane asylum.”
themselves. visit every now and again — we live in it. sure what Southern cookin’ is.) Honestly, where are the cutest guys — ceremony before last season’s game against Judge James Petigru, a unionist, is credited
First, stir in the hypercompetitiveness of That’s why on the eve the sesquicentennial We’ve jumped on the fresh and healthy the Vista or Five Points? Clemson. Let’s look at the results: Clemson’s with uttering that immortal line on learning
all of its entrants. Add the main course, celebration of the Civil War (2011 will mark bandwagon here in South Carolina, with Axe Body Spray or the natural scent? Hair football team got smoked by the no-longer of South Carolina’s secession from the union
4.2 miles of hills and dirt and obstacles. It’s 150 years since the first shots were fired from “Certified S.C.” stickers popping up on gel or bed head? Polo shirts or pullovers? cursed Cocks, and its basketball coach quit. back in 1860.
crawling underneath armored vehicles and Charleston’s Fort Sumter), the state is still produce at local grocery stores. Still, there’s If you’re looking for guys in Columbia, you As for a chicken buried at Williams-Brice, But there are dozens of modern imbroglios
climbing over 10-foot walls. Oh, and add writing its history, coming to grips with why nothing more Southern than fried chicken should know your demographics. Allow us certainly that is not true. Jimmy Hoffa? Yes, (think Gov. Sanford explaining his
water. That’s why its called the mud run. the war was fought and how to properly pay and barbecue, boiled peanuts and sweet tea. to assist. he’s there. Right under the block ‘C’ at midfield. imaginary trip on the Appalachian Trail,
tribute to a lost cause. Care to sample? Try the nearest Lizard’s Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout-out at the State of
What is the Palmetto Trail? I see signs Columbia still has scars from the war. Thicket, a local chain that has satisfied FIVE POINTS Why is it so hot here? Is Columbia some the Union address) to make one wonder:
for it on my sidewalk. General William Tecumseh Sherman and customers for more than 30 years with its n College students who yell wooh like Ric sort of biosphere? why stick around?
his Union troops marched on Columbia on meat ‘n three and selection of pies. Flair — even when there is nothing to wooh Those who have lived here longest know
The Palmetto Trail is a planned 425-mile Hot and Hotter. That’s Columbia in the
February 17, 1865. Much of the city was Mr. Friendly’s bills itself as a place to go about. Wooh! the answer. It lies in the stunning beauty of
path through the state from the coast in summer. The capital city sits on a flat, sandy
burned. There are stars on the State House for “new Southern cuisine.” Located in Five n College graduates who still wish they were the landscape, from the pluff-mud marshes
Awendaw to the mountains in Oconee belt in the interior of South Carolina. The
marking where Sherman’s cannon balls hit Points, it offers shrimp and grits, fried green in college. to the soaring Blue Ridge Mountains, and
County. It’s about 65 percent finished, but belt stretches from central North Carolina
the building. On the State House grounds tomatoes and catfish — all prepared in n Beefy dudes who can point toward in the souls of the people, who are generally
many gaps remain. Most of it runs through to beyond Macon Ga., making the weather
are monuments to Confederate General urbane, unexpected ways. Myrtle Beach — and to the small T-shirts in gracious to a fault, fiercely independent and
STAJH4444-47-0
forests, swamps and farmland. slightly hotter here than in other parts of the
Wade Hampton, the Confederate soldier, American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch and mostly willing to forgive indiscretions.
But like everything in this state, politics Palmetto State. South Carolinians, black and white, have
plays a big role in the trail. Legislators set and the Confederate battle flag itself. I keep hearing the term “Three Rivers” Aeropostale. But not Gap.
n Hippies.
Greenville’s rolling hills and proximity survived mosquitoes, malaria, war, slavery, One of the largest private collections
aside money for the trail, so the trail came (as in the greenway), but so far I’ve only
to them. The 7.5-mile Capital City Passage Why do I see men and women in Army seen one river. n Guys who forget how to cross the street
to the mountains help knock down the Reconstruction, Redemption, the boll in the Southeast!
temperatures somewhat, while sea breezes weevil, sharecropping, more war, and a
of the trail runs from Fort Jackson to fatigues all over town, especially at When the state legislature decided to move after midnight. It’s all in reading the traffic keep Charleston slightly cooler. 4659 Carolina Hwy
Riverfront Park, cutting through the State
House grounds on the way. You might notice
lunch. I didn’t think recruits are allowed
off base during basic training.
the state’s capitol to a central location, it
settled on Columbia, the city sitting at the
signs - and not walking into traffic.
n Guys who can throw a punch.
Columbia has neither. Combine that with
thousand other afflictions. But when they
get away from this place, they most always Denmark, SC 29042 803-793-4739
n Guys who think dancing is all about the
the city’s heat-trapping asphalt streets and speak of coming home — one day. Intersection of Highway 78 & 321 Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00
Palmetto Trail signs on Jackson Boulevard, Those aren’t recruits. Indeed, Fort Jackson, confluence of the Broad and Saluda rivers it’s a recipe of steaminess. When the Upstate
bump-and-grind. — From Staff Reports
Kilbourne Road, Devereaux Road, Adger the Army’s largest training base, is here. That that forms the Congaree River. The river that
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features a 40-foot exhibit of a boy named Eddie,
Congaree National Park: South Carolina’s large enough for adults and children to climb in
only national park — a 20-25 minute drive • Internet Café & Coffee Bar
and through to learn about the body. Through • Dog Park
from downtown Columbia — contains giant October is Blooming Butterflies, an outdoor • 24 hour Fitness Center w/ kiddies Playroom
hardwoods and towering pines. Take the family • Swimming Pool
enclosed nature exhibit featuring hundreds of • Playground
for stroll down the boardwalk or register for butterflies flying among native plants. Through • Illuminated Tennis Court
• Boat & RV Parking and Much, Much More! All the comforts of luxury living just minutes away from
a free Friday evening Owl Prowl or sign up January, explore the culture of West Africa. The Downtown Columbia. State of the art fitness center,
sparkling pool, tennis courts,Wi-Fi café with coffee bar,
the kids for the Junior Ranger program. 100 museum also hosts summer camps, afterschool club house and much more.
National Park Road, Hopkins; (803) 776-4396 care and preschool programs. 211 Gervais St., 803.731.9981
or www.nps.gov/cong Columbia; (803) 779-3100; www.edventure.org www.landmarkresidentialapts.com 1270 Polo Road • Columbia, SC 29223 • 803-419-7319
4501 Bentley Drive • Columbia, SC 29210 www.polovillage.com
EdVenture Children’s Museum: This hands-on Riverbanks Zoo and Garden: More than 2,000
museum is designed for children 12 and younger animals and 4,200 species of botanical beauties
but is perfect for families, school groups and await visitors. The zoo is home to a range of
r
animals including those common to the African Call Fols!
plains — giraffes and zebras — and those native Sp e c i a
to Australia — koalas and wallabies. Scout,
preschool, homeschool, summer and overnight
programs available. 500 Wildlife Parkway, off
I-26 and Greystone Blvd.; (803) 779-8717 or
www.riverbanks.org
Carolina Children’s Garden: Explore Pooh’s
Garden and dig in McGregor’s Carrot Patch
at the Carolina Children’s Garden, at Clemson
University’s Sandhill Research and Education
Center in Northeast Richland. It’s a delightful • 1, 2 and 3 Br
• Gated Access Receive a
retreat of tinkling wind chimes and imaginary • Washer & Dryer 1000 Windsor Shores Dr., No. 17
play — perfect for a picnic. 905 Clemson Road; Come Home to $300
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At the lake: A public beach at the south side of
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has a sandy beach, picnic facilities and lots of A baby giraffe joins his siblings at Riverbanks Zoo.
water and scenery.
Public pools: Several public pools are open in
Richland County, among them at Trenholm Fridays in the summer. $9.50. (803) 751-4056; in Columbia. www.columbiadiscgolfclub.com
Park, 3900 Covenant Road; Maxcy Gregg fortjacksonmwr.com/waterpark
“The Nation’s
“The Nation’s Park, 2650 Park Circle; Drew Wellness Center Bounce houses: Do your kids have energy
1, 2 & 3 Br
to burn but it’s broiling outside? Several
Largest Independent
Largest Independent (indoor), near Harden and Calhoun streets; and 24 hr Fitness Center
Ceiling Fan
Ceiling Fan Retailer!”
Retailer!” Greenview Park, 6700 David St. OFFBEAT ACTIVITIES places have jump castles and inflatables Swimming Pool
available for walk-ins. Try Monkey Joe’s in Tennis Courts
DAN’S FAN CITY Spray, splash parks: Several city parks feature
free outdoor spray areas where kids can have fun
Ice skating: There is only place to find ice in the
Midlands, at Plex Indoor Sports’ Ice, Irmo. In
Lexington, Leapin’ Lizards in Forest Acres or Gated Access
Conveniently located
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C. Polo Village
E. Windsor Shores
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into giddy children. (Last year we actually lakes and rivers for water sports. And think garden’s parking lot, 1300 Botanical Park- The State Farmers Market is moving this year to Lexington County from its
3M — malls, museums and movie theaters. The Saluda River near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a popular recreation
got an extraordinary 8-inch snowfall.) It also spot. n The city of Forest Acres holds a farmers way, West Columbia. wwwriverbanks.org longtime spot next to Williams-Brice Stadium.
makes the powers-that-be weak in the knees, — Joey Holleman
WHAT’S NEW
ONTHE MENU?
Burritos: Used to be you couldn’t get a perfect drink for a evening on the porch.
decent burrito is this town, but not anymore.
In addition to authentic taquerias around Eating local: Several restaurants boast
town (many in the West Columbia area), menus that use South Carolina grown
there is El Burrito in Five Points, where goods. For example, Terra, Motor Supply
the menu is small but the burritos are big; Company and Hunter-Gatherer use Caw
Yo Burrito on Devine Street, with home- Caw Creek heirloom pastured pork, which
made salsas and one of the most inviting is farmed just outside Columbia. And Blue
decks around; and Moe’s, where you choose Marlin as well as Lizard’s Thicket serve Ad-
your toppings. And now comes the chain luh grits, milled right here in the Vista.
restaurants, with Qdoba adding a second
Midlands location, in Five Points, and Meeting local: Perhaps because of the
Chipolte opening its first Midlands location, shrinking economy, diners want to spend
in renovated Trenholm Plaza. their money on a sure thing, which often
makes them a regular at some of their favor-
Sweet tea: For a sweet tea that packs a ite restaurants or bars. So expect to see lots
punch, try Firefly’s Sweet Tea Bourbon, the black-slaps and greetings of the “Hey darlin’”
latest from Firefly Distillery, the Lowcoun- or “My, your boy is getting big” sort when
try maker of sweet tea vodka. This version you’re out to eat. But that’s one of the best
is made with Kentucky Straight Bourbon parts about living in the Midlands.
and infused with sugar cane and tea grown
on Wadmalaw Island, which makes this a — Janet Kahler
24 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 25
into giddy children. (Last year we actually lakes and rivers for water sports. And think garden’s parking lot, 1300 Botanical Park- The State Farmers Market is moving this year to Lexington County from its
3M — malls, museums and movie theaters. The Saluda River near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a popular recreation
got an extraordinary 8-inch snowfall.) It also spot. n The city of Forest Acres holds a farmers way, West Columbia. wwwriverbanks.org longtime spot next to Williams-Brice Stadium.
makes the powers-that-be weak in the knees, — Joey Holleman
WHAT’S NEW
ONTHE MENU?
Burritos: Used to be you couldn’t get a perfect drink for a evening on the porch.
decent burrito is this town, but not anymore.
In addition to authentic taquerias around Eating local: Several restaurants boast
town (many in the West Columbia area), menus that use South Carolina grown
there is El Burrito in Five Points, where goods. For example, Terra, Motor Supply
the menu is small but the burritos are big; Company and Hunter-Gatherer use Caw
Yo Burrito on Devine Street, with home- Caw Creek heirloom pastured pork, which
made salsas and one of the most inviting is farmed just outside Columbia. And Blue
decks around; and Moe’s, where you choose Marlin as well as Lizard’s Thicket serve Ad-
your toppings. And now comes the chain luh grits, milled right here in the Vista.
restaurants, with Qdoba adding a second
Midlands location, in Five Points, and Meeting local: Perhaps because of the
Chipolte opening its first Midlands location, shrinking economy, diners want to spend
in renovated Trenholm Plaza. their money on a sure thing, which often
makes them a regular at some of their favor-
Sweet tea: For a sweet tea that packs a ite restaurants or bars. So expect to see lots
punch, try Firefly’s Sweet Tea Bourbon, the black-slaps and greetings of the “Hey darlin’”
latest from Firefly Distillery, the Lowcoun- or “My, your boy is getting big” sort when
try maker of sweet tea vodka. This version you’re out to eat. But that’s one of the best
is made with Kentucky Straight Bourbon parts about living in the Midlands.
and infused with sugar cane and tea grown
on Wadmalaw Island, which makes this a — Janet Kahler
24 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 25
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downtown Columbia served as a to love and to serve”. Hispanic outreach programs. St. ecumenism.
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Wednesday night is (U.S.A.) Sunday Bible Study: 5:00 pm
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McGregor
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AME Church, now on Woodrow Spanish-speaking priest. As more good meal, religious That Exemplifies Worship 10:45 a.m. Presbyterian
well-known for its many outreach interfaith dialogues. Christ’s Love To The World Dr. Tommy Pillow, Pastor
Street. Hispanics make South Carolina programs and Bible Study 5:30 p.m. 6505 St. Andrews Road 781-2391 Visitors Welcome –
missions, both domestic and abroad. Shalom: Columbia’s Jewish
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The congregation offers Bible community gathers in Trenholm
studies for every age, and activities Jackson at Brookland Baptist reaching out with Spanish-language mid-week evening. Wednesday Prayer 6:30 p.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robyn McMullen, Pastor
Road-area congregations: Beth
from whitewater rafting for singles Church in West Columbia is known Shalom (Conservative), Tree of services and programs.
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The district is in the final phase of 2009 SAT average: 433 verbal, 472 math,
second language by 2020. WORTH NOTING
431 writing
its $381 million “Schools for the 21st n Plans call for advanced studies at
Percentage of students who met the n Melody Johnson, fourth-grade teacher
Century” bond construction program. high schools in agribusiness; public
standard for the high school exit exam: at Lugoff Elementary School, was one of
The 17 construction projects included health and medicine; multimedia
93.8 percent five finalists for the S.C. Teacher of the
four new schools, school renovations art, design and production; global Year. Johnson is a National Board-certified
and upgrades to district athletics initiatives; environment; business;
WORTH NOTING teacher who leads team-building activities on
stadiums and fields. Voters approved architecture; and building design the first day of school to help students work
the bond issue in 2002. and construction. n Batesburg-Leesville High School
together as family.
was runner-up in the AA state band
ABOUT THE DISTRICT championship. n Five Kershaw County schools - Blaney
1616 Richland St., Columbia,
LEXINGTON 2 n Sixth- and seventh-graders at Batesburg- Elementary, Lugoff Elementary, Camden
29201; (803) 231-7000; www. Lexington 2 covers Cayce, Pine Leesville Middle School can enroll in single- High, Lugoff-Elgin High and North Central
richlandone.org Ridge, South Congaree, Springdale, gender classes. High - were honored as Palmetto Gold
West Columbia and nearby areas. and Palmetto Silver schools by the State
Superintendent: Percy Mack n Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School is Department of Education for having high
rated tops in recycling by state officials. levels of academic achievement, obtaining
Total schools: 28 elementary, ABOUT THE DISTRICT
nine middle, seven high; a career high rates of student academic improvement
715 Ninth St., West Columbia,
and technology education center,
an alternative school, a school 29169; (803) 796-4708; www. LEXINGTON 4 and closing achievement gaps.
lex2.org The district serves the Gaston and Swansea GERRY MELENDEZ/GMELENDEZ@THESTATE.COM n Lugoff-Elgin Middle School has earned
serving students with special
areas in southern Lexington County. distinction for the second time as a School
needs, an evening high school, an Superintendent: Venus Holland Students at Gilbert Middle School in Lexington 1 perform a holiday concert.
adult education program, and two to Watch - the first middle school in the
Total schools: One early ABOUT THE DISTRICT state to ever earn that honor. The award
charter schools
childhood center, nine elementary, Total teachers: 1,111 Total teachers: 780 is presented by the National Forum to
Total students: 23,117 four middle, two high and one 607 E. Fifth St., Swansea, 29160; (803) Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform to honor
ANDREW HAWORTH/AHAWORTH@THESTATE.COM
alternative 568-1000; www.lexington4.k12.sc.us 2009 SAT average: 1519 2009 SAT average: 973 schools that are “academically excellent,
Total teachers: 2,115
Students from Thomas Elementary, Hyatt Park Elementary and Taylor Elementary schools in Superintendent: Linda Lavender Percent of students who met the standard Percentage of students who met the developmentally responsive and socially
2009 SAT average: 935 Total students: 8,615
Richland 1 attend a special music program in the Eau Claire High School gym. Total schools: One early childhood for high school exit exam: 88.8 standard for the high school exit exam: equitable.”
Percentage of high school Total teachers: 495
center, one primary, one elementary, one
students who met the standard 2008 SAT average: 1444 for three intermediate, one middle, one freshman high WORTH NOTING
for the exit exam: 67.7 percent specialty programs allows families the Hefner, who retired in June, led Lexington-Richland 5, Lexington tests and one high school n 13 schools are state Palmetto Gold Award
passed both sections on the first opportunity to apply to any school the district for 16 years, guiding 1 and Richland 2 and will run in
Percent of students who met the Total students: 3,471 winners for high achievement
try in the district. More than 4,492 the development of the choice and 2010 from July 6-24.
magnet programs. Katie Brochu, standard for high school exit Total teachers: 237 n State education officials gives all schools
magnet and choice applications were
WORTH NOTING
submitted for the 2010-11 school superintendent of the Whitfield LEXINGTON 1 exam: 75.8 percent
2009 SAT average: 453 reading, 476 math
top marks for customer service
n Richland 1 was nationally year. County school district in Dalton, A fast-growing school system that and 446 writing n Federal officials rate nine schools as Blue
Ga., emerged as the top candidate WORTH NOTING
accredited by the AdvancED serves the Gilbert, Lexington, Oak Ribbon for academic performance.
Accreditation Commission in after an exhaustive search that n Saluda River Academy for Percentage of students who met the
ABOUT THE DISTRICT Grove, Pelion and Red Bank areas.
January 2010. drew nearly 100 applications for the Arts is among five schools standard for the high school exit exam:
The district is in the final phase of 2009 SAT average: 433 verbal, 472 math,
second language by 2020. WORTH NOTING
431 writing
its $381 million “Schools for the 21st n Plans call for advanced studies at
Percentage of students who met the n Melody Johnson, fourth-grade teacher
Century” bond construction program. high schools in agribusiness; public
standard for the high school exit exam: at Lugoff Elementary School, was one of
The 17 construction projects included health and medicine; multimedia
93.8 percent five finalists for the S.C. Teacher of the
four new schools, school renovations art, design and production; global Year. Johnson is a National Board-certified
and upgrades to district athletics initiatives; environment; business;
WORTH NOTING teacher who leads team-building activities on
stadiums and fields. Voters approved architecture; and building design the first day of school to help students work
the bond issue in 2002. and construction. n Batesburg-Leesville High School
together as family.
was runner-up in the AA state band
ABOUT THE DISTRICT championship. n Five Kershaw County schools - Blaney
1616 Richland St., Columbia,
LEXINGTON 2 n Sixth- and seventh-graders at Batesburg- Elementary, Lugoff Elementary, Camden
29201; (803) 231-7000; www. Lexington 2 covers Cayce, Pine Leesville Middle School can enroll in single- High, Lugoff-Elgin High and North Central
richlandone.org Ridge, South Congaree, Springdale, gender classes. High - were honored as Palmetto Gold
West Columbia and nearby areas. and Palmetto Silver schools by the State
Superintendent: Percy Mack n Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School is Department of Education for having high
rated tops in recycling by state officials. levels of academic achievement, obtaining
Total schools: 28 elementary, ABOUT THE DISTRICT
nine middle, seven high; a career high rates of student academic improvement
715 Ninth St., West Columbia,
and technology education center,
an alternative school, a school 29169; (803) 796-4708; www. LEXINGTON 4 and closing achievement gaps.
lex2.org The district serves the Gaston and Swansea GERRY MELENDEZ/GMELENDEZ@THESTATE.COM n Lugoff-Elgin Middle School has earned
serving students with special
areas in southern Lexington County. distinction for the second time as a School
needs, an evening high school, an Superintendent: Venus Holland Students at Gilbert Middle School in Lexington 1 perform a holiday concert.
adult education program, and two to Watch - the first middle school in the
Total schools: One early ABOUT THE DISTRICT state to ever earn that honor. The award
charter schools
childhood center, nine elementary, Total teachers: 1,111 Total teachers: 780 is presented by the National Forum to
Total students: 23,117 four middle, two high and one 607 E. Fifth St., Swansea, 29160; (803) Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform to honor
ANDREW HAWORTH/AHAWORTH@THESTATE.COM
alternative 568-1000; www.lexington4.k12.sc.us 2009 SAT average: 1519 2009 SAT average: 973 schools that are “academically excellent,
Total teachers: 2,115
Students from Thomas Elementary, Hyatt Park Elementary and Taylor Elementary schools in Superintendent: Linda Lavender Percent of students who met the standard Percentage of students who met the developmentally responsive and socially
2009 SAT average: 935 Total students: 8,615
Richland 1 attend a special music program in the Eau Claire High School gym. Total schools: One early childhood for high school exit exam: 88.8 standard for the high school exit exam: equitable.”
Percentage of high school Total teachers: 495
center, one primary, one elementary, one
students who met the standard 2008 SAT average: 1444 for three intermediate, one middle, one freshman high WORTH NOTING
for the exit exam: 67.7 percent specialty programs allows families the Hefner, who retired in June, led Lexington-Richland 5, Lexington tests and one high school n 13 schools are state Palmetto Gold Award
passed both sections on the first opportunity to apply to any school the district for 16 years, guiding 1 and Richland 2 and will run in
Percent of students who met the Total students: 3,471 winners for high achievement
try in the district. More than 4,492 the development of the choice and 2010 from July 6-24.
magnet programs. Katie Brochu, standard for high school exit Total teachers: 237 n State education officials gives all schools
magnet and choice applications were
WORTH NOTING
submitted for the 2010-11 school superintendent of the Whitfield LEXINGTON 1 exam: 75.8 percent
2009 SAT average: 453 reading, 476 math
top marks for customer service
n Richland 1 was nationally year. County school district in Dalton, A fast-growing school system that and 446 writing n Federal officials rate nine schools as Blue
Ga., emerged as the top candidate WORTH NOTING
accredited by the AdvancED serves the Gilbert, Lexington, Oak Ribbon for academic performance.
Accreditation Commission in after an exhaustive search that n Saluda River Academy for Percentage of students who met the
ABOUT THE DISTRICT Grove, Pelion and Red Bank areas.
January 2010. drew nearly 100 applications for the Arts is among five schools standard for the high school exit exam:
Allen University
Midlands Technical College
316 South Beltline Blvd., Columbia;
1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia;
Columbia
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171 Starlight Drive, Columbia 29210; founded in 1870 and supported by the Columbia; (803) 738-8324; www.
Among offerings: (803) 772-1677; www.sloanschool.net African Methodist Episcopal Church. Allen midlandstech.edu
Timmerman School focuses on nine areas of study, including Midlands Tech is one of the state’s largest
Grades: K-3 to grade 8; independent liberal arts, business and education. The
RICHLAND COUNTY 2219 Atascadero Drive, Columbia 29206; school has an evening college.
public, two-year technical colleges, with six
campuses in the Midlands. There are more
Ben Lippen Elementary School (803) 782-2748; www.timmermanschool. Enrollment: 837 than 90 areas of study, including nursing,
Grades: K-4 to grade 5; Christian com Cost: Annual tuition and fees, $10,884 computing and basic academics.
7401 Monticello Road, Columbia 29203; V.V. Reid School President: Charles Young Enrollment: 11,890
(803) 807-4300; www.benlippen.com Grades: K-2 to grade 5; Christian
Cost: Annual tuition $3,428 for residents of
Ben Lippen Middle and High School 612 Gabriel St., Columbia 29203; (803)
Richland, Lexington and Fairfield counties;
Grades: 6-12; Christian 735-9570; www.vvreidschool.org Benedict College $4,272 for other S.C. residents; $10,224
7401 Monticello Road, Columbia 29203; 1600 Harden St.; (803) 256-4220, (800) for non S.C. residents
(803) 807-4100; www.benlippen.com LEXINGTON COUNTY 253-5000; www.benedict.edu President: Sonny White
Cardinal Newman School Benedict has the second-largest
Ben Lippen Elementary School
Grades: 7-12; Catholic undergraduate student population
Grades: K-4 to grade 5; Christian University of South Carolina
4701 Forest Drive, Columbia 29206; (803) among private colleges in South
500 St. Andrews Road, Columbia 29210;
782-2814; www.cnhs.org Carolina. The college offers Pendleton and Sumter streets; (803) 777-
(803) 807-4400; www.benlippen.com
Columbia Jewish Day School undergraduate degree programs with 7000; www.sc.edu
Columbia Adventist Academy
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Grades: K-4 to grade 10; Seventh-day USC is the state’s largest university
5827 N. Trenholm Road, Columbia 29206; on Saturdays.
Adventist system, and the Columbia campus is
(803) 782-1831; www.cjdssc.com Enrollment: 2,983
Covenant Classical Christian School
241 Riverchase Way, Lexington,
29072; (803) 796-0277; www. Cost: Annual tuition and fees, $16,370
the flagship for the seven other regional
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2801 Stepp Drive, Columbia 29204; (803)
Covenant Christian Academy
President: David Swinton
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Grades: K-4 to grade 12; Christian Enrollment: 28,482 (USC-Columbia)
787-0225; www.covenantcs.org
GERRY MELENDEZ/GMELENDEZ@THESTATE.COM 3222 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia Columbia College Cost: Annual tuition and fees, $9,156
Hammond School
Grades: K-4 to grade 12; college prep Heathwood Hall Episcopal students created a sand mandala of the Haitian
29170; (803) 796-2860
Glenforest School
1301 Columbia College Drive; (803)
786-3871, (800) 277-1301; www.
President: Harris Pastides We Offer:
854 Galway Lane, Columbia 29209; (803)
flag as part of a schoolwide fundraiser for earthquake victims in Haiti. Grades: 1-12; serves children with learning columbiacollegesc.edu
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Harmony School
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1041 Harbor Drive, West Columbia 29169;
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Grades: K-3 to grade 12; Christian with the United Methodist Church, has
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round Heritage Christian Academy makes them eligible to be admitted to the
Grades: K-5 to grade 8; Christian emphasizes leadership development Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
1101 Balsam Road, Columbia 29210; for women throughout its four-year Bar and practice law.
(803) 772-2262; www.melcsota.com 649 Barr Road, Lexington 29072; (803)
951-3901; www.heritage-christian.com curriculum. The college is also home to Enrollment: 700 & Refrigeration
Montessori School of Columbia The Leadership Institute and The Alliance Cost: Annual tuition $19,034
Grades: 1-6; Montessori Holy Trinity Lutheran School
Grades: K-4 to grade 8; Christian for Women, a public-private partnership Dean: Walter Pratt Jr.
2807 Oceola St., Columbia 29205; (803) with the South Carolina Commission on
783-8838; www.montessoricolumbia.com 2920 Pella Ave., West Columbia 29170;
Women.
(803) 791-9039 University of South Carolina
Montessori School of Columbia Enrollment: 1,444
Preschool: ages 3 to 5; Montessori Cost: Annual tuition and fees, $23,480 School of Medicine Fortis College
1000 Greenlawn Drive, Columbia 29209; KERSHAW COUNTY President: Caroline Whitson 6439 Garners Ferry Road; (803) 733-3325;
(803) 783-8838; www.montessoricolumbia.
Camden Military Academy www.med.sc.edu
246 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 101
com
Grades: 7-12; male military boarding
St.æ John Neumann Catholic School school Columbia International University The school trains physicians and has
become a leader in primary care medical
Columbia, SC 29210
Grades: 4 years to grade 6; Catholic 520 U.S. 1 North, Camden 29020; (800) 7435 Monticello Road; (803) 754-4100, education and research. It also offers 888-335-6103
721 Polo Road, Columbia 29223; (803) 948-6291; www.camdenmilitary.com
STAJH4440-47-1
(800) 777-2227; www.ciu.edu a doctorate in biomedical science and
788-1367; www.sjncatholic.com
Montessori School of Camden The university comprises Columbia Bible master’s degrees in genetic counseling, www.fortiscollege.edu
St. Joseph Catholic School Ages: 18 months to grade 6; Montessori biomedical science and rehabilitation
Grades: K-4 to grade 6; Catholic College, the CIU graduate school and
Two Montessori Way, Camden 29020; Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of counseling.
3700 Devine St., Columbia 29205; (803) (803) 432-6828; www.montessori-camden.
254-6736; www.stjosdevine.com Missions. Enrollment: 306
com Columbia International University is a Cost: Annual tuition, $24,776
private, multidenominational Christian Dean: Dr. Richard Hoppmann
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Allen University
Midlands Technical College
316 South Beltline Blvd., Columbia;
1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia;
Columbia
with over 11 locations nationwide – and
schools have programs that offer scholarships (803) 695-1400; www.sandhillsschool.org 1530 Harden St.; (803) 376-5700; www. 7300 College St., Irmo; Fort Jackson
and other assistance to defray education Sloan School allenuniversity.edu Army Continuing Education Center,
growing – so come in and see what
expenses and meet eligibility requirements. Grades: 7-12; independent Allen is a private, four-year college Imboden Street; 151 Powell Road, Fortis can offer!
171 Starlight Drive, Columbia 29210; founded in 1870 and supported by the Columbia; (803) 738-8324; www.
Among offerings: (803) 772-1677; www.sloanschool.net African Methodist Episcopal Church. Allen midlandstech.edu
Timmerman School focuses on nine areas of study, including Midlands Tech is one of the state’s largest
Grades: K-3 to grade 8; independent liberal arts, business and education. The
RICHLAND COUNTY 2219 Atascadero Drive, Columbia 29206; school has an evening college.
public, two-year technical colleges, with six
campuses in the Midlands. There are more
Ben Lippen Elementary School (803) 782-2748; www.timmermanschool. Enrollment: 837 than 90 areas of study, including nursing,
Grades: K-4 to grade 5; Christian com Cost: Annual tuition and fees, $10,884 computing and basic academics.
7401 Monticello Road, Columbia 29203; V.V. Reid School President: Charles Young Enrollment: 11,890
(803) 807-4300; www.benlippen.com Grades: K-2 to grade 5; Christian
Cost: Annual tuition $3,428 for residents of
Ben Lippen Middle and High School 612 Gabriel St., Columbia 29203; (803)
Richland, Lexington and Fairfield counties;
Grades: 6-12; Christian 735-9570; www.vvreidschool.org Benedict College $4,272 for other S.C. residents; $10,224
7401 Monticello Road, Columbia 29203; 1600 Harden St.; (803) 256-4220, (800) for non S.C. residents
(803) 807-4100; www.benlippen.com LEXINGTON COUNTY 253-5000; www.benedict.edu President: Sonny White
Cardinal Newman School Benedict has the second-largest
Ben Lippen Elementary School
Grades: 7-12; Catholic undergraduate student population
Grades: K-4 to grade 5; Christian University of South Carolina
4701 Forest Drive, Columbia 29206; (803) among private colleges in South
500 St. Andrews Road, Columbia 29210;
782-2814; www.cnhs.org Carolina. The college offers Pendleton and Sumter streets; (803) 777-
(803) 807-4400; www.benlippen.com
Columbia Jewish Day School undergraduate degree programs with 7000; www.sc.edu
Columbia Adventist Academy
Grades: 1 year to grade 5; Jewish classes that meet in the evenings and
Grades: K-4 to grade 10; Seventh-day USC is the state’s largest university
5827 N. Trenholm Road, Columbia 29206; on Saturdays.
Adventist system, and the Columbia campus is
(803) 782-1831; www.cjdssc.com Enrollment: 2,983
Covenant Classical Christian School
241 Riverchase Way, Lexington,
29072; (803) 796-0277; www. Cost: Annual tuition and fees, $16,370
the flagship for the seven other regional
campuses. USC offers more than 350 It’s not too late to make your
Grades: K-5 to grade 12; Christian, college columbiaadventistacademy.com undergraduate and graduate courses of
prep
2801 Stepp Drive, Columbia 29204; (803)
Covenant Christian Academy
President: David Swinton
study. resolution to start a New Career!
Grades: K-4 to grade 12; Christian Enrollment: 28,482 (USC-Columbia)
787-0225; www.covenantcs.org
GERRY MELENDEZ/GMELENDEZ@THESTATE.COM 3222 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia Columbia College Cost: Annual tuition and fees, $9,156
Hammond School
Grades: K-4 to grade 12; college prep Heathwood Hall Episcopal students created a sand mandala of the Haitian
29170; (803) 796-2860
Glenforest School
1301 Columbia College Drive; (803)
786-3871, (800) 277-1301; www.
President: Harris Pastides We Offer:
854 Galway Lane, Columbia 29209; (803)
flag as part of a schoolwide fundraiser for earthquake victims in Haiti. Grades: 1-12; serves children with learning columbiacollegesc.edu
776-0295; www.hammondschool.org University of South Carolina
Harmony School
differences and focusing issues
1041 Harbor Drive, West Columbia 29169;
Founded in 1854, Columbia College is
School of Law
• Dental Assistant • Medical Insurance
Grades: Age 2 to grade 5; Montessori a private, liberal arts, women’s college
(803) 796-7622; www.glenforest.org with co-educational evening and graduate • Medical Assistant Billing & Coding
3737 Covenant Road, Columbia 29204; 3000 S. Beltline Blvd., Columbia 29201; 1313 Means Ave., Columbia 29210; (803) 701 South Main St.; (803) 777-4155; www.
(803) 765-2309; www.heathwood.org 772-3317; www.CEL.edu Grace Christian School programs. The college, which is affiliated law.sc.edu
(803) 787-1899; www.harmonyschoolsc.com
Grades: K-3 to grade 12; Christian with the United Methodist Church, has
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School Montessori College of Early Learning Montessori Early Learning Center and School 416 Denham Ave., West Columbia 29169; a student-to-faculty ratio of 12-1 and The University of South Carolina’s School
Grades: 3-year-old nursery school program Grades: Pre-kindergarten through high of the Arts (803) 794-8996; www.gracelions.com boasts students from 23 U.S. states of Law is the state’s only public law school. We also offer HVACR
to grade 12; Episcopal, college prep school; college prep; operates year-round Grades: 3 year to grade 6; operates year- and 20 nations. Columbia College Students earn a juris doctorate, which
round Heritage Christian Academy makes them eligible to be admitted to the
Grades: K-5 to grade 8; Christian emphasizes leadership development Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
1101 Balsam Road, Columbia 29210; for women throughout its four-year Bar and practice law.
(803) 772-2262; www.melcsota.com 649 Barr Road, Lexington 29072; (803)
951-3901; www.heritage-christian.com curriculum. The college is also home to Enrollment: 700 & Refrigeration
Montessori School of Columbia The Leadership Institute and The Alliance Cost: Annual tuition $19,034
Grades: 1-6; Montessori Holy Trinity Lutheran School
Grades: K-4 to grade 8; Christian for Women, a public-private partnership Dean: Walter Pratt Jr.
2807 Oceola St., Columbia 29205; (803) with the South Carolina Commission on
783-8838; www.montessoricolumbia.com 2920 Pella Ave., West Columbia 29170;
Women.
(803) 791-9039 University of South Carolina
Montessori School of Columbia Enrollment: 1,444
Preschool: ages 3 to 5; Montessori Cost: Annual tuition and fees, $23,480 School of Medicine Fortis College
1000 Greenlawn Drive, Columbia 29209; KERSHAW COUNTY President: Caroline Whitson 6439 Garners Ferry Road; (803) 733-3325;
(803) 783-8838; www.montessoricolumbia.
Camden Military Academy www.med.sc.edu
246 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 101
com
Grades: 7-12; male military boarding
St.æ John Neumann Catholic School school Columbia International University The school trains physicians and has
become a leader in primary care medical
Columbia, SC 29210
Grades: 4 years to grade 6; Catholic 520 U.S. 1 North, Camden 29020; (800) 7435 Monticello Road; (803) 754-4100, education and research. It also offers 888-335-6103
721 Polo Road, Columbia 29223; (803) 948-6291; www.camdenmilitary.com
STAJH4440-47-1
(800) 777-2227; www.ciu.edu a doctorate in biomedical science and
788-1367; www.sjncatholic.com
Montessori School of Camden The university comprises Columbia Bible master’s degrees in genetic counseling, www.fortiscollege.edu
St. Joseph Catholic School Ages: 18 months to grade 6; Montessori biomedical science and rehabilitation
Grades: K-4 to grade 6; Catholic College, the CIU graduate school and
Two Montessori Way, Camden 29020; Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of counseling.
3700 Devine St., Columbia 29205; (803) (803) 432-6828; www.montessori-camden.
254-6736; www.stjosdevine.com Missions. Enrollment: 306
com Columbia International University is a Cost: Annual tuition, $24,776
private, multidenominational Christian Dean: Dr. Richard Hoppmann
34 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 35
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the public. Here are four of the larger museums mental to organ recitals. www.music.sc.edu/ to a Lowcountry burger with jack cheese, 910 Chapin Road, Suite A
hosts a wealth of art mediums: jazz, blues, has been expanding its offerings, and for the Red Robin Gourmet Burgers: This is the
in the Columbia area showing art: ea/orchestra Tuesday & Wednesday
exhibits, theater and dance. 810 Lyttle- past three years has brought in members of fried green tomatoes, applewood bacon slaw, place for a night out with the kids. The place is 11:00 - 5:00
Columbia Museum of Art is one of only ton St., Camden. (803) 425-7676; www. USC School of Music offers a range of the New York City Ballet for a performance. lettuce, tomato, shaved onion. 2001 Greene high on energy, and the burgers are piled high Thursday, Friday & Saturday
two museums in the state with a significant fineartscenter.org mostly free concerts, often held at the Recital (803) 777-5636 or www.cas.sc.edu/thea/ St., (803) 254-7828 11:00 - 6:00
with flavor. You can get almost anything you
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want on a burger, including poblano peppers,
ROSEWOOD guacamole, sauteed onions, tortilla strips,
lettuce, pepper-jack cheese and ancho mayo -all
Rockaway Athletic Club: This longtime on one burger! Even higher is the Towering
watering hole is known for its burgers, Onion Rings, where 13 onion rings come
especially its Rockaway burger, which oozes stacked tall on a wire. Village at Sandhill, in a
with homemade, finger-licking pimento free-standing building along Clemson Road
cheese. Throw in an order of onion rings and
your arteries won’t, but your stomach will,
thank you. 2719 Rosewood Drive WEST COLUMBIA
What-A-Burger: This Lexington County
AROUND TOWN institution, which opened in 1953, still
serves simple burgers for simple prices in a
Five Guys Burgers and Fries: For a chain simple setting. Go back to the time before
restaurant, these fellas get it right. Choose a burgers became works of art. 804 Meeting
little burger, which is a quarter-pound patty, St., West Columbia
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the public. Here are four of the larger museums mental to organ recitals. www.music.sc.edu/ to a Lowcountry burger with jack cheese, 910 Chapin Road, Suite A
hosts a wealth of art mediums: jazz, blues, has been expanding its offerings, and for the Red Robin Gourmet Burgers: This is the
in the Columbia area showing art: ea/orchestra Tuesday & Wednesday
exhibits, theater and dance. 810 Lyttle- past three years has brought in members of fried green tomatoes, applewood bacon slaw, place for a night out with the kids. The place is 11:00 - 5:00
Columbia Museum of Art is one of only ton St., Camden. (803) 425-7676; www. USC School of Music offers a range of the New York City Ballet for a performance. lettuce, tomato, shaved onion. 2001 Greene high on energy, and the burgers are piled high Thursday, Friday & Saturday
two museums in the state with a significant fineartscenter.org mostly free concerts, often held at the Recital (803) 777-5636 or www.cas.sc.edu/thea/ St., (803) 254-7828 11:00 - 6:00
with flavor. You can get almost anything you
www.julianealestatejewelry.com
want on a burger, including poblano peppers,
ROSEWOOD guacamole, sauteed onions, tortilla strips,
lettuce, pepper-jack cheese and ancho mayo -all
Rockaway Athletic Club: This longtime on one burger! Even higher is the Towering
watering hole is known for its burgers, Onion Rings, where 13 onion rings come
especially its Rockaway burger, which oozes stacked tall on a wire. Village at Sandhill, in a
with homemade, finger-licking pimento free-standing building along Clemson Road
cheese. Throw in an order of onion rings and
your arteries won’t, but your stomach will,
thank you. 2719 Rosewood Drive WEST COLUMBIA
What-A-Burger: This Lexington County
AROUND TOWN institution, which opened in 1953, still
serves simple burgers for simple prices in a
Five Guys Burgers and Fries: For a chain simple setting. Go back to the time before
restaurant, these fellas get it right. Choose a burgers became works of art. 804 Meeting
little burger, which is a quarter-pound patty, St., West Columbia
or a regular burger, which comes with two — Janet Kahler STAJH4441-47-0
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PLENTY OF PARKS
TO SUITYOUR
ADVENTURE LEVEL
The great thing about living in the flat pavement along the
the Midlands, the cliche goes, Columbia Canal in the Three
is you’re two hours from the Rivers Greenway. You can hike
beach and two hours from the among the funky rock formations
mountains. of the Peachtree Rock Heritage
The insinuation: You have to Preserve or along the sandy trails
C. ALUKA BERRY/CABERRY@THESTATE.COM
leave the area to find outdoors fun. (remnants of the old beaches) at
Sesquicentennial State Park held its first 10K Resolution Run to mark the start
The reality: The beach used to be Sesquicentennial State Park. of the new year. ERIK CAMPOS/THE STATE
here millions of years ago, creating Here is a sampling of federal, state Children play at Earlewood Park in Columbia.
some interesting places to explore. and regional parks in the area: Broad River access. 5600 Broad River Road, heritage/peachtree/description.html
Columbia; (803) 896-8890, www.state.
NEIGHBORHOOD
And you don’t have to go to the Sesquicentennial State Park: 12 miles of sc.us/forest/refharb.htm Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve: 627 acres
mountains to see majestic trees; trails for hiking and biking, fishing or canoe in area that has archaeological evidence of hu-
Congaree National Park: Nearly 26,000 man habitation for 12,000 years, 2.5-mile hiking
rentals on 30-acre lake, picnic shelters, camp-
many of the largest are here in ing. 9564 Two Notch Road, Columbia; (803)
acres including the largest contiguous tract of trail. Old State Road, Cayce, just past Cayce
PARKS
old-growth bottomland forest in the country, Landing; (803) 734-3886, www.dnr.sc.gov/
Congaree National Park. 788-2706, www.southcarolinaparks.com
dozens of miles of trails for hiking and managed/heritage/congcreek/description.html
On the edge of the Piedmont and Dreher Island State Recreation Area: 348 wildlife viewing, canoe trail, fishing, primitive
camping. 100 National Park Road, Hopkins; Three Rivers Greenway: Numerous access
the coastal plain, the Midlands acres and 12 miles of shoreline on Lake
(803) 776-4396, www.nps.gov/cong points in Columbia, West Columbia and
Murray, boat ramps, picnic shelters, three
also has more outdoor diversity miles of trails, cabins, camping. 3677 State
Cayce, including Riverfront Park in Colum- South Carolina’s state parks are fabulous, but neighborhood parks are real
Historic Camden Revolutionary War bia. More than half of the proposed 12-mile
than the mountains or the beach. Park Road, Prosperity; (803) 364-4152,
Site: 107-acre outdoor history museum at linear park is open for hiking, biking, skat- jewels. Here are five to check out:
www.southcarolinaparks.com
You can paddle a canoe on original site of town of Camden, restored ing, fishing and picnics. (803) 765-2200,
Goodale State Park: 763 acres with picnic 16th- and 17th-century structures. 222 www.riveralliance.org Virginia Hylton Park, Lexington: This park is tucked behind the Lexington County
the crystal-clear spring waters Broad St., Camden; (803) 432-9841, www. Courthouse, near the intersection of U.S. 1 and S.C. 6. It has a one-third mile paved path, a
shelters, boat rentals and fishing on 140-
of Goodale State Park or the historic-camden.net Saluda Shoals Park: 300 acres along the Saluda playground (complete with special-needs swings), a koi pond and covered picnic areas with
acre, spring-fed lake, canoe-kayak trail. 650
River, picnic areas, paved and unpaved trails for grills. www.lexsc.com
Park Road, Camden; (803) 432-2772, www.
tannin-stained creeks of Congaree southcarolinaparks.com
Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve: 460 hiking and biking, dog park, boat ramp, canoe
National Park. You can ride acres including the largest sandstone outcrops and kayak rentals. 5605 Bush River Road, Finlay Park, Columbia: The 18-acre park at Taylor and Gadsden streets downtown has two
Harbison State Forest: 2,177 acres of hilly in the state, three miles of hiking trails. S.C. 6, Columbia; (803) 731-5208, www.icrc.net playgrounds, a man-made waterfall, porch swings and a large open field for picnics or Frisbee.
the hilly mountain bike trails forest land, educational/environmental cen- half-mile south of intersection with S.C. 302; If you prefer plenty of company, head to Finlay Park during one of its many big events, such
(803) 734-3886, www.dnr.sc.gov/managed/ — Joey Holleman
at Harbison State Forest or ter, 18 miles of trails for hiking and biking, as the Saturday night Summer Concert Series. But it’s just as much fun on a sunny spring
day when nothing’s planned. www.columbiasc.net
Gilbert Community Park: Most folks from outside Gilbert know this little park at 250
Main St. only as the home of the Lexington County Peach Festival. But it’s a great place for a
picnic or just to let kids run, and there’s plenty of shade, benches and porch-type swings for
the adults.
State wide drop locations, please see our
STAJH4453-47-2
website grubercsafarm.com Southeast Park, Columbia: This 62-acre park at 951 Hazelwood Road (just off Garners
for more information. Ferry Road) features 16 tennis courts, but it’s more than a tennis complex. Paved trails
around a pond are ideal for hiking or biking, and you can picnic under live oaks on the back
of the pond. www.columbiasc.net
Guignard Park, Cayce: When you saunter down the trail to the creek in this natural bowl of
a park, you forget that five-lane Knox Abbott Drive serves as one of its borders. The shade of
the large trees and the gurgle of the creek rolling over rocks make this a great spot to enjoy a
Family Owned
Family CSA Farm and Operated picnic. www.cityofcayce-sc.gov
Community Supported Agriculture since 1948.
St. George, SC
— Joey Holleman
40 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 41
PLENTY OF PARKS
TO SUITYOUR
ADVENTURE LEVEL
The great thing about living in the flat pavement along the
the Midlands, the cliche goes, Columbia Canal in the Three
is you’re two hours from the Rivers Greenway. You can hike
beach and two hours from the among the funky rock formations
mountains. of the Peachtree Rock Heritage
The insinuation: You have to Preserve or along the sandy trails
C. ALUKA BERRY/CABERRY@THESTATE.COM
leave the area to find outdoors fun. (remnants of the old beaches) at
Sesquicentennial State Park held its first 10K Resolution Run to mark the start
The reality: The beach used to be Sesquicentennial State Park. of the new year. ERIK CAMPOS/THE STATE
here millions of years ago, creating Here is a sampling of federal, state Children play at Earlewood Park in Columbia.
some interesting places to explore. and regional parks in the area: Broad River access. 5600 Broad River Road, heritage/peachtree/description.html
Columbia; (803) 896-8890, www.state.
NEIGHBORHOOD
And you don’t have to go to the Sesquicentennial State Park: 12 miles of sc.us/forest/refharb.htm Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve: 627 acres
mountains to see majestic trees; trails for hiking and biking, fishing or canoe in area that has archaeological evidence of hu-
Congaree National Park: Nearly 26,000 man habitation for 12,000 years, 2.5-mile hiking
rentals on 30-acre lake, picnic shelters, camp-
many of the largest are here in ing. 9564 Two Notch Road, Columbia; (803)
acres including the largest contiguous tract of trail. Old State Road, Cayce, just past Cayce
PARKS
old-growth bottomland forest in the country, Landing; (803) 734-3886, www.dnr.sc.gov/
Congaree National Park. 788-2706, www.southcarolinaparks.com
dozens of miles of trails for hiking and managed/heritage/congcreek/description.html
On the edge of the Piedmont and Dreher Island State Recreation Area: 348 wildlife viewing, canoe trail, fishing, primitive
camping. 100 National Park Road, Hopkins; Three Rivers Greenway: Numerous access
the coastal plain, the Midlands acres and 12 miles of shoreline on Lake
(803) 776-4396, www.nps.gov/cong points in Columbia, West Columbia and
Murray, boat ramps, picnic shelters, three
also has more outdoor diversity miles of trails, cabins, camping. 3677 State
Cayce, including Riverfront Park in Colum- South Carolina’s state parks are fabulous, but neighborhood parks are real
Historic Camden Revolutionary War bia. More than half of the proposed 12-mile
than the mountains or the beach. Park Road, Prosperity; (803) 364-4152,
Site: 107-acre outdoor history museum at linear park is open for hiking, biking, skat- jewels. Here are five to check out:
www.southcarolinaparks.com
You can paddle a canoe on original site of town of Camden, restored ing, fishing and picnics. (803) 765-2200,
Goodale State Park: 763 acres with picnic 16th- and 17th-century structures. 222 www.riveralliance.org Virginia Hylton Park, Lexington: This park is tucked behind the Lexington County
the crystal-clear spring waters Broad St., Camden; (803) 432-9841, www. Courthouse, near the intersection of U.S. 1 and S.C. 6. It has a one-third mile paved path, a
shelters, boat rentals and fishing on 140-
of Goodale State Park or the historic-camden.net Saluda Shoals Park: 300 acres along the Saluda playground (complete with special-needs swings), a koi pond and covered picnic areas with
acre, spring-fed lake, canoe-kayak trail. 650
River, picnic areas, paved and unpaved trails for grills. www.lexsc.com
Park Road, Camden; (803) 432-2772, www.
tannin-stained creeks of Congaree southcarolinaparks.com
Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve: 460 hiking and biking, dog park, boat ramp, canoe
National Park. You can ride acres including the largest sandstone outcrops and kayak rentals. 5605 Bush River Road, Finlay Park, Columbia: The 18-acre park at Taylor and Gadsden streets downtown has two
Harbison State Forest: 2,177 acres of hilly in the state, three miles of hiking trails. S.C. 6, Columbia; (803) 731-5208, www.icrc.net playgrounds, a man-made waterfall, porch swings and a large open field for picnics or Frisbee.
the hilly mountain bike trails forest land, educational/environmental cen- half-mile south of intersection with S.C. 302; If you prefer plenty of company, head to Finlay Park during one of its many big events, such
(803) 734-3886, www.dnr.sc.gov/managed/ — Joey Holleman
at Harbison State Forest or ter, 18 miles of trails for hiking and biking, as the Saturday night Summer Concert Series. But it’s just as much fun on a sunny spring
day when nothing’s planned. www.columbiasc.net
Gilbert Community Park: Most folks from outside Gilbert know this little park at 250
Main St. only as the home of the Lexington County Peach Festival. But it’s a great place for a
picnic or just to let kids run, and there’s plenty of shade, benches and porch-type swings for
the adults.
State wide drop locations, please see our
STAJH4453-47-2
website grubercsafarm.com Southeast Park, Columbia: This 62-acre park at 951 Hazelwood Road (just off Garners
for more information. Ferry Road) features 16 tennis courts, but it’s more than a tennis complex. Paved trails
around a pond are ideal for hiking or biking, and you can picnic under live oaks on the back
of the pond. www.columbiasc.net
Guignard Park, Cayce: When you saunter down the trail to the creek in this natural bowl of
a park, you forget that five-lane Knox Abbott Drive serves as one of its borders. The shade of
the large trees and the gurgle of the creek rolling over rocks make this a great spot to enjoy a
Family Owned
Family CSA Farm and Operated picnic. www.cityofcayce-sc.gov
Community Supported Agriculture since 1948.
St. George, SC
— Joey Holleman
40 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 41
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Daly Street at Millwood Avenue 781-5585
w w w. p u p s t r u t t e r s . c o m
Near Dreher High School 4718-B Forest Drive • Columbia, SC 29206 • 803-738-9556
Debra Hall, Owner Since 1992
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AREA’S
LARGEST IN SICKNESS
AND IN HEALTH
PRIVATE
EMPLOYERS
Care, and Associates in Internal Medicine are The Heritage at Lowman, an active life-style retirement
Newcomers will find an array of health services for everyone- managed and operated by Augustine Health community located on Hwy 76 between Chapin & Irmo,
NO. 1 young couples starting families, baby boomers getting high-tech Group, a subsidiary of Providence Hospitals.
is looking for leaders dedicated to providing quality care and
promoting superior customer service!
Come Grow with Us!
Employment opportunities include:
9,000 employees hips to replace their worn-out joints, and retirees concerned with DORN VA MEDICAL CENTER RNS & LPNs & CNAs
Housekeeping & Laundry
Widewater Square Magnolia Pointe West Columbia
3315 Broad River Rd 2000 Clemson Rd
731-1735 865-5494 796-2888
Ballentine
Dutch Fork Crossing
116 Dreher Rd
heart health. Location: 6439 Garners Ferry Road, Colum- Culinary & Dining Services 749-9500
PALMETTO HEALTH bia, 29209 Maintenance & Engineering
1301 Taylor St. 29201; (803) 296-2273, Contact: (803) 776-4000 or (800) 293-8262;
Administration & Clerical Shoppes at
White Knoll
Irmo
Crossroad
Lexington
Lexington Towne
Lugoff
River Crossing
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
www.palmettohealth.org PALMETTO HEALTH and two occupational health centers. The hos- Wellness & Life Enrichment
Hwy 6 & Platt Springs Rd Shopping Center Center (w/Food Lion) Available for
RICHLAND, PALMETTO pital performs more surgeries than any other www.va.gov/columbiasc/ We offer a generous salary & benefits package.
Palmetto Health operates four locations in the 996-0601 781-6004 951-2841 408-9992 Staff and Management
HEALTH BAPTIST Midlands hospital and has the second busiest Worth noting: Dorn serves more than 410,000 For consideration send resume to Human Resources Dept., Rosewood Garners Ferry
area including Palmetto Health Baptist, Palmetto
emergency room in the state. The hospital has a veterans from across the state, including more
P.O. Box 444, White Rock, SC 29177; Fax: 803-732-8707; At Garners Ferry Commons
803-957-7367 ext 1501 PS
Health Richland, Palmetto Health Children’s Location: 5 Richland Medical Park Drive, Email: jobs@theheritageatlowman.org or apply in person
Hospital and Palmetto Health Heart Hospital. certified bariatric surgery center. The hospital’s than 1,500 who have served in Afghanistan and at 300 Lowman Home Barn Rd, Chapin, SC 29036.
695-2552 With Bi-Lo 803-957-7367 ext 1502 BK
Columbia (Richland); Taylor at Marion streets, 776-7526
Palmetto Health Baptist and Palmetto Health
Columbia (Baptist)
Women’s Imaging Center, providing digital Iraq. Services include emergency care, primary EOE www.brandicompanies.com
Richland have breast and cancer centers. mammography, has four locations around and specialty care, surgical and social services,
Affiliated with the USC School of Medicine, Contact: (803) 434-7000 (Richland); (803) Lexington County that are accredited by the long-term care and psychiatric care, including
Palmetto Health is the community’s teaching 296-5010 (Baptist); www.palmettohealth.org American College of Radiology and its main treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
hospital. hospital location is a Breast Imaging Center of Dorn also is a research center with affiliations
Worth noting: A teaching hospital with
close ties to the University of South Carolina
medical school, Palmetto Health Richland
Excellence. Lexington Medical is the first local
hospital to offer single-incision laproscopic sur-
that include USC programs in medicine, nurs-
ing and pharmacy.
HEALTH CARE CAREERS at WJB Dorn VA Medical Center
NO. 2 has the only Level 1 trauma center. It is home gery as well as Microwave Ablation, a treatment
to Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, the for tumors. Other specialties include a Doula KERSHAWHEALTH
WHERE EVERYTHING COMES TOGETHER
6,677 employees only children’s hospital in the Midlands and
Palmetto Health Heart Hospital. It offers
program (for women giving birth) that’s unique
in the Midlands. Location: 1315 Roberts St., Camden, 29020 Education, experience, and teamwork.
BLUECROSS robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery in Contact: (803) 432-4311; www.kcmc.org They all come together at VA. We offer a
BLUESHIELD OF S.C. urology, cardiology and gynecology. In 2009, it SISTERS OF CHARITY Worth noting: KershawHealth serves the Ker- competitive benefits package that includes:
added the latest Gamma Knife technology to PROVIDENCE HOSPITALS shaw County area through its medical center
I-20 at Alpine Road 29219; (803) 788-0222, • Competitive salary
treat brain tumors. in Camden, five outpatient centers and medical
www.southcarolinablues.com Locations: Providence Hospital and Provi- • Nationwide job transfer opportunities
Palmetto Health Baptist delivers more babies offices in outlying communities and through
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina serves dence Heart and Vascular Institute, 2435 For- • 13 to 26 days paid annual vacation/personal leave
21.5 million customers nationwide through than any other hospital in the Midlands. It also the Health Resource Center and Karesh Long
est Drive, Columbia • 13 days paid annual sick leave
private insurance and government contracts and is known for women’s, general surgery, bariatric Term Care Center. Specialty services include
provides claims processing and customer service to surgery for obesity, and behavioral care services. Providence Northeast Hospital and Providence urgent care, cardiovascular care, rehabilitation, • 10 paid annual Federal holidays CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
other health insurers. The hospital expects to complete a $57 million Orthopaedic and Neuro Spine Institute, 120 sleep diagnostics, diabetes management, home • Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS) Nursing Occupations,
BlueCross BlueShield has offices in Richland Gateway Corporate Blvd., Columbia health and hospice, gastroenterology, imaging,
expansion and renovation of surgical, obstetrics • Group health insurance plans with the majority Physicians, and many other
and Kershaw counties. and neonatal services. With the renovation, the Contact: (803) 256-5300 www.providencehos- aquatic therapy, and women’s care.
pitals.com
of premiums paid by the Federal Government Allied Health Occupations.
neonatal intensive care unit became the first in KershawHealth serves the community through • Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options
the state to have private rooms. Final surgical Worth noting: Owned by the Sisters of Char- the Medical Center, Karesh Long Term Care
NO. 3 renovations are slated to be completed this ity Health System, Providence Hospitals is a and the Health Resource Center in Camden,
• Liability protection
summer. Catholic organization comprised of four enti- the Elgin Outpatient Center and Urgent Care
5,020 employees Palmetto Health continues to work toward
building a new hospital, Palmetto Health Baptist
ties: Providence Hospital, Providence Heart
and Vascular Institute, Providence Hospital
at Elgin, the West Wateree Medical Com-
plex in Lugoff and facilities in Bethune and
Clinical occupations of particular need include:
Pharmacists Clinical & Staff
Parkridge in Irmo. Northeast and Providence Orthopaedic and Kershaw. Call toll-free Psychologists
LEXINGTON MEDICAL Palmetto Health Breast Center is the state’s Neuro Spine Institute. Providence Hospital Nephrologists-M.D.
CENTER first nationally accredited breast center. services include general surgery, emergency 1-800-949-0002 Oncologist-M.D.
2720 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia 29169; care, and imaging. Providence Heart and Vas- COUNTY HEALTH Occupational Therapist
(803) 791-2000, www.lexmed.com LEXINGTON MEDICAL cular Institute offers prevention, diagnosis and DEPARTMENTS or visit Optometrist (Greenville)
Lexington Medical Center comprises a CENTER treatment of cardiovascular disease. Providence Endocrinologist MD
384-bed medical complex, six community
A source of information and vaccinations, in- Pulmonologist MD
Location: 2720 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia Hospital Northeast offers emergency care, cluding children’s immunizations and seasonal
medical centers throughout Lexington County, Clinical NP (Mental Health)
obstetric, women’s services, rehabilitation and flu shots.
the largest extended care facility in the state, Contact: (803) 791-2000 (main campus); Electrophysiology Cardiologist MD
two occupational health centers and affiliated community outreach programs. Providence Richland: (803) 576-2980. Children’s immuni-
www.lexmed.com; Family Practice MD (Primary Care CBOCs)
Orthopaedic and Neuro Spine Institute is com-
STAJI7603-99-1
physician practices. zations (by appointment only), (803) 576-2840 Nurse Managers
Worth noting: The hospital system’s care net- prised of the Joint Center, Sports Health and
Lexington: (803) 791-3580 RNs
work includes a main hospital, six community neurosurgical care. Additionally, Providence
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov LPNs
MORE ON PAGE 46 medical centers, the state’s largest nursing home Women’s Health, Providence Northeast Family Kershaw: (803) 425-6012
44 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 45
AREA’S
LARGEST IN SICKNESS
AND IN HEALTH
PRIVATE
EMPLOYERS
Care, and Associates in Internal Medicine are The Heritage at Lowman, an active life-style retirement
Newcomers will find an array of health services for everyone- managed and operated by Augustine Health community located on Hwy 76 between Chapin & Irmo,
NO. 1 young couples starting families, baby boomers getting high-tech Group, a subsidiary of Providence Hospitals.
is looking for leaders dedicated to providing quality care and
promoting superior customer service!
Come Grow with Us!
Employment opportunities include:
9,000 employees hips to replace their worn-out joints, and retirees concerned with DORN VA MEDICAL CENTER RNS & LPNs & CNAs
Housekeeping & Laundry
Widewater Square Magnolia Pointe West Columbia
3315 Broad River Rd 2000 Clemson Rd
731-1735 865-5494 796-2888
Ballentine
Dutch Fork Crossing
116 Dreher Rd
heart health. Location: 6439 Garners Ferry Road, Colum- Culinary & Dining Services 749-9500
PALMETTO HEALTH bia, 29209 Maintenance & Engineering
1301 Taylor St. 29201; (803) 296-2273, Contact: (803) 776-4000 or (800) 293-8262;
Administration & Clerical Shoppes at
White Knoll
Irmo
Crossroad
Lexington
Lexington Towne
Lugoff
River Crossing
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
www.palmettohealth.org PALMETTO HEALTH and two occupational health centers. The hos- Wellness & Life Enrichment
Hwy 6 & Platt Springs Rd Shopping Center Center (w/Food Lion) Available for
RICHLAND, PALMETTO pital performs more surgeries than any other www.va.gov/columbiasc/ We offer a generous salary & benefits package.
Palmetto Health operates four locations in the 996-0601 781-6004 951-2841 408-9992 Staff and Management
HEALTH BAPTIST Midlands hospital and has the second busiest Worth noting: Dorn serves more than 410,000 For consideration send resume to Human Resources Dept., Rosewood Garners Ferry
area including Palmetto Health Baptist, Palmetto
emergency room in the state. The hospital has a veterans from across the state, including more
P.O. Box 444, White Rock, SC 29177; Fax: 803-732-8707; At Garners Ferry Commons
803-957-7367 ext 1501 PS
Health Richland, Palmetto Health Children’s Location: 5 Richland Medical Park Drive, Email: jobs@theheritageatlowman.org or apply in person
Hospital and Palmetto Health Heart Hospital. certified bariatric surgery center. The hospital’s than 1,500 who have served in Afghanistan and at 300 Lowman Home Barn Rd, Chapin, SC 29036.
695-2552 With Bi-Lo 803-957-7367 ext 1502 BK
Columbia (Richland); Taylor at Marion streets, 776-7526
Palmetto Health Baptist and Palmetto Health
Columbia (Baptist)
Women’s Imaging Center, providing digital Iraq. Services include emergency care, primary EOE www.brandicompanies.com
Richland have breast and cancer centers. mammography, has four locations around and specialty care, surgical and social services,
Affiliated with the USC School of Medicine, Contact: (803) 434-7000 (Richland); (803) Lexington County that are accredited by the long-term care and psychiatric care, including
Palmetto Health is the community’s teaching 296-5010 (Baptist); www.palmettohealth.org American College of Radiology and its main treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
hospital. hospital location is a Breast Imaging Center of Dorn also is a research center with affiliations
Worth noting: A teaching hospital with
close ties to the University of South Carolina
medical school, Palmetto Health Richland
Excellence. Lexington Medical is the first local
hospital to offer single-incision laproscopic sur-
that include USC programs in medicine, nurs-
ing and pharmacy.
HEALTH CARE CAREERS at WJB Dorn VA Medical Center
NO. 2 has the only Level 1 trauma center. It is home gery as well as Microwave Ablation, a treatment
to Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, the for tumors. Other specialties include a Doula KERSHAWHEALTH
WHERE EVERYTHING COMES TOGETHER
6,677 employees only children’s hospital in the Midlands and
Palmetto Health Heart Hospital. It offers
program (for women giving birth) that’s unique
in the Midlands. Location: 1315 Roberts St., Camden, 29020 Education, experience, and teamwork.
BLUECROSS robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery in Contact: (803) 432-4311; www.kcmc.org They all come together at VA. We offer a
BLUESHIELD OF S.C. urology, cardiology and gynecology. In 2009, it SISTERS OF CHARITY Worth noting: KershawHealth serves the Ker- competitive benefits package that includes:
added the latest Gamma Knife technology to PROVIDENCE HOSPITALS shaw County area through its medical center
I-20 at Alpine Road 29219; (803) 788-0222, • Competitive salary
treat brain tumors. in Camden, five outpatient centers and medical
www.southcarolinablues.com Locations: Providence Hospital and Provi- • Nationwide job transfer opportunities
Palmetto Health Baptist delivers more babies offices in outlying communities and through
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina serves dence Heart and Vascular Institute, 2435 For- • 13 to 26 days paid annual vacation/personal leave
21.5 million customers nationwide through than any other hospital in the Midlands. It also the Health Resource Center and Karesh Long
est Drive, Columbia • 13 days paid annual sick leave
private insurance and government contracts and is known for women’s, general surgery, bariatric Term Care Center. Specialty services include
provides claims processing and customer service to surgery for obesity, and behavioral care services. Providence Northeast Hospital and Providence urgent care, cardiovascular care, rehabilitation, • 10 paid annual Federal holidays CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
other health insurers. The hospital expects to complete a $57 million Orthopaedic and Neuro Spine Institute, 120 sleep diagnostics, diabetes management, home • Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS) Nursing Occupations,
BlueCross BlueShield has offices in Richland Gateway Corporate Blvd., Columbia health and hospice, gastroenterology, imaging,
expansion and renovation of surgical, obstetrics • Group health insurance plans with the majority Physicians, and many other
and Kershaw counties. and neonatal services. With the renovation, the Contact: (803) 256-5300 www.providencehos- aquatic therapy, and women’s care.
pitals.com
of premiums paid by the Federal Government Allied Health Occupations.
neonatal intensive care unit became the first in KershawHealth serves the community through • Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options
the state to have private rooms. Final surgical Worth noting: Owned by the Sisters of Char- the Medical Center, Karesh Long Term Care
NO. 3 renovations are slated to be completed this ity Health System, Providence Hospitals is a and the Health Resource Center in Camden,
• Liability protection
summer. Catholic organization comprised of four enti- the Elgin Outpatient Center and Urgent Care
5,020 employees Palmetto Health continues to work toward
building a new hospital, Palmetto Health Baptist
ties: Providence Hospital, Providence Heart
and Vascular Institute, Providence Hospital
at Elgin, the West Wateree Medical Com-
plex in Lugoff and facilities in Bethune and
Clinical occupations of particular need include:
Pharmacists Clinical & Staff
Parkridge in Irmo. Northeast and Providence Orthopaedic and Kershaw. Call toll-free Psychologists
LEXINGTON MEDICAL Palmetto Health Breast Center is the state’s Neuro Spine Institute. Providence Hospital Nephrologists-M.D.
CENTER first nationally accredited breast center. services include general surgery, emergency 1-800-949-0002 Oncologist-M.D.
2720 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia 29169; care, and imaging. Providence Heart and Vas- COUNTY HEALTH Occupational Therapist
(803) 791-2000, www.lexmed.com LEXINGTON MEDICAL cular Institute offers prevention, diagnosis and DEPARTMENTS or visit Optometrist (Greenville)
Lexington Medical Center comprises a CENTER treatment of cardiovascular disease. Providence Endocrinologist MD
384-bed medical complex, six community
A source of information and vaccinations, in- Pulmonologist MD
Location: 2720 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia Hospital Northeast offers emergency care, cluding children’s immunizations and seasonal
medical centers throughout Lexington County, Clinical NP (Mental Health)
obstetric, women’s services, rehabilitation and flu shots.
the largest extended care facility in the state, Contact: (803) 791-2000 (main campus); Electrophysiology Cardiologist MD
two occupational health centers and affiliated community outreach programs. Providence Richland: (803) 576-2980. Children’s immuni-
www.lexmed.com; Family Practice MD (Primary Care CBOCs)
Orthopaedic and Neuro Spine Institute is com-
STAJI7603-99-1
physician practices. zations (by appointment only), (803) 576-2840 Nurse Managers
Worth noting: The hospital system’s care net- prised of the Joint Center, Sports Health and
Lexington: (803) 791-3580 RNs
work includes a main hospital, six community neurosurgical care. Additionally, Providence
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov LPNs
MORE ON PAGE 46 medical centers, the state’s largest nursing home Women’s Health, Providence Northeast Family Kershaw: (803) 425-6012
44 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 45
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Print, Online NO. 10
and all the time... 1,480 employees
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
1,223 employees
Call WESTINGHOUSE NUCLEAR
771-SOLD
124 Creekside Road, West Columbia 29172;
(800) 742-5877, www.ups.com FUEL
The United Parcel Service facility in West 5801 Bluff Road, 29250; (803) 647-1000, www.
Columbia is one of seven U.S. air cargo hubs for westinghousenuclear.com
STAJI7675-99-0
Columbia Metropolitan Airport since 1982, and electricity.
expanded its operations there to become a regional Pittsburgh-based Westinghouse opened the
hub in 1996. plant in 1968, but the plant has had foreign
UPS has smaller distribution center in Aiken, parents since Westinghouse was sold off in pieces
Sumter and Orangeburg as well as retail stores in 1999. Toshiba Corp. of Japan bought the plant
throughout the state. in 2006 from British Nuclear Fuels.
STAJI7604-99-1
46 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 47
NO. 6
Print, Online NO. 10
and all the time... 1,480 employees
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
1,223 employees
Call WESTINGHOUSE NUCLEAR
771-SOLD
124 Creekside Road, West Columbia 29172;
(800) 742-5877, www.ups.com FUEL
The United Parcel Service facility in West 5801 Bluff Road, 29250; (803) 647-1000, www.
Columbia is one of seven U.S. air cargo hubs for westinghousenuclear.com
STAJI7675-99-0
Columbia Metropolitan Airport since 1982, and electricity.
expanded its operations there to become a regional Pittsburgh-based Westinghouse opened the
hub in 1996. plant in 1968, but the plant has had foreign
UPS has smaller distribution center in Aiken, parents since Westinghouse was sold off in pieces
Sumter and Orangeburg as well as retail stores in 1999. Toshiba Corp. of Japan bought the plant
throughout the state. in 2006 from British Nuclear Fuels.
STAJI7604-99-1
46 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 Living Here | Sunday, June 20, 2010 47