Channeling Gov. Nikki Haley just a bit, Lexington Mayor (and Chamber of Commerce President) Randy Halfacre proclaimed that it was "a great day in Lexington." It was... read more →
Oct
22
Oct
15
Here's a perception test to try at your office. Ask the guys what they think of the above ad, if they'll sit still enough, and you'll get something like "cornball writing, cornball delivery. Why did you subject me to this?" Ask the women, and you'll get something along the lines... read more →
Oct
10
Faith Merino writes over at VatorNews: I’ve gotten hooked on Pinterest. It’s the only way to keep track of all the stuff I want. It makes it so easy to keep track of the cute baby clothes I want, and the home décor stuff I want, and the kitchen gadgets... read more →
Oct
10
Our attention is drawn to this new website, which bears the brands of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism, and the city of Columbia. And Famously Hot hits keep on coming...
Sep
27
Samuel Tenenbaum of Palmetto Health Foundation shared this with us today, and we share it with you.
Sep
19
A commenter over at bradwarthen.com brings to our attention this helpful test for blog commenters, courtesy of one John Scalzi, who has blogged since 1998 — which is sort of like having written books before Gutenberg. Before leaving a comment, one is urged to consider the following: 1. Do I actually... read more →
Aug
28
I couldn't. That is to say, I only got 6 out of 10 right on this quiz from Ad Age. In the hypercompetitive world of cable channels, it's more important than at any other time in television history for each number on the virtual dial to set itself apart, and... read more →
Aug
27
One day the end of last week, a client asked, "Are y'all the ones who did 'Famously Hot'?" Well, yes, as it happens -- we are. And we continue to be gratified at the community's continuing embrace of the meme. Did you, by any chance, attend the first Famously Hot... read more →
Aug
27
Soon, Columbians who head across the Blossom Street bridge will be welcomed by an attractive brick sign, and by attractive young women in jogging costume. Or so we are led to gather, from the artist's rendering. Here's hoping we are not disappointed by the actuality. Friendly competitor Clare Morris, who... read more →
Jul
24
Today, we answer the question of, "What's that thing coming out of that hole in the ground next to the Carolina Coliseum?" That was the subject of Hildy Teegen's talk Monday to the Columbia Rotary Club. It's the new Moore School of Business, of which Dr. Teegen is the dean.... read more →
