January 28, 2008
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Okay, maybe it isn’t that melodramatic, but you should prepare yourself mentally and sometimes emotionally for selling your home.
While those of us in South Carolina (especially the Columbia marketplace) aren’t experiencing some of the roller coaster emotions that others in this nation are, it is still a good idea to know what you are about to enter into before putting that “For Sale” sign in the yard.
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January 27, 2008
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For many of us in Columbia, South Carolina, we are thinking of the spring early. Since we aren’t locked indoors due to snow, cold or other inclement weather, those of us in South Carolina get to enjoy a temperate climate (and the potential to work year round on construction projects). The question remains, though…do YOU have what it takes to live in a construction zone? Read the rest…
January 23, 2008
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Here’s a snippet from a press release issued today:
During today’s Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors Awards Breakfast ceremony, Kathy Smith was recognized for her sales achievements in 2007. Read the rest…
January 21, 2008
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Where most of the country calls winter weather for Columbia, South Carolina a heat wave by their standards, we’re having what WE call a cold snap. Since we are more concerned with finding cool air in the hot summers of South Carolina, we may have forgotten all about preparing our homes for winter. So, when does one prepare for winter? Is it ever too late? Well, if you’re feeling a chill in the air, it’s a good time to think about winterizing your home to reduce your heating bills. Read the rest…
January 14, 2008
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Do you love Lake Murray? Want a way to enjoy the fun of South Carolina’s music and cuisine…all while raising money for a good cause? Well, then, the Taste of Lake Murray is an event for you!
An annual fundraiser for the fireworks spectacular that takes place on the shores of the lake to commemorate Independence Day on July 4th, the Taste of Lake Murray kickstarts the fundraising season.
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January 10, 2008
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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden not only serves to protect rare and endangered wildlife and wild places, but also safeguards a number of South Carolina’s significant historical landmarks. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973, Riverbanks’ 170-acre site has a deep-rooted history dating back to the early 1800s with South Carolina’s textile industry and the Civil War. Today visitors can view structural remains that reveal this rich past from several vantage points within the Zoo & Garden in addition to feeding the Giraffes and interacting with the animals at Riverbanks farm.
And now I’m about to give you a lesser-known secret regarding Riverbanks Zoo. I know a way you can get in for F-R-E-E.
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January 7, 2008
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I found myself on New Year’s Day purging all the excess “stuff” we moved into our new place two and a half years ago. This “stuff” happened to be boxes of unknown items that were the last to be packed at the old house. You know, the “I’ll deal with it later” method of packing.
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December 8, 2007
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Yes, it’s true. Columbia’s ECHL Ice Hockey team, the Columbia Inferno have totally gone to the dogs. Literally.
On Saturday, December 8th, the Inferno will be hosting the Florida Everblades at the Carolina Coliseum. Blaze the mascot won’t be the only dog in the house, however.
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December 7, 2007
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All right, so maybe we won’t be seeing the headline that ALL dogs are banned as a companion in Columbia, South Carolina right away. However, if the current Breed Specific Legislation that is being worked on currently in Richland County goes through as planned, it could become a reality for some dog owners of specific breeds identified as having “vicious” tendencies. I was shocked to see in the recent Richland County Council minutes that Councilwoman Valerie Hutchinson is working on such laws as I write this. As many of you know, I am passionate about animals and especially the rights to have a canine companion. Read the rest…
December 4, 2007
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For those of you here in Columbia, SC with loved ones overseas, I thought it important for you to know that the deadlines to mail a care package to arrive in time for Christmas is upon us. Here are the deadlines for mailing:
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