December 30, 2021

Headshot of a man named Mark Hoehne in front of a piano

2022 20 under 40: Mark Hoehne

Police Officer, Columbia Police Department Age: 38 I n his tenure with the Columbia Police Department, Officer Mark Hoehne has affected approximately 700 DWI arrests. Mark was assigned to the DWI unit in March of 2016, where he works closely with Mothers Against Drunk Drivers by speaking at the victim impact panels they offer to […]

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a food dish called kenko served on a long white platter

January: Closer Look

Castaway Yarns Local arts are an important part of Columbia’s culture, and connection is how that culture reinforces itself. Castaway Yarns is a yarn shop that connects a large community of knitters, crocheters, and weavers. These artists use Castaway Yarns to find various types of fibers at different price points. Vickie Spain is a teacher,

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a food dish called kenko served on a long white platter

January: Closer Look

Kenko Sushi & Tea Recently opened Kenko Sushi & Tea offers 17 types of signature sushi rolls, bubble and fruit teas, bento boxes, poke bowls, and even create-your-own sushi roll options. Popular items include the salmon-lover rice bento box, which includes rice with specialty sauce, salad, and four pieces of sushi.  Owners Kongying Ni and

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a food dish called kenko served on a long white platter

January: Closer Look

Kenko Sushi & Tea Recently opened Kenko Sushi & Tea offers 17 types of signature sushi rolls, bubble and fruit teas, bento boxes, poke bowls, and even create-your-own sushi roll options. Popular items include the salmon-lover rice bento box, which includes rice with specialty sauce, salad, and four pieces of sushi.  Owners Kongying Ni and

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a food dish called kenko served on a long white platter

January: Closer Look

Kenko Sushi & Tea Recently opened Kenko Sushi & Tea offers 17 types of signature sushi rolls, bubble and fruit teas, bento boxes, poke bowls, and even create-your-own sushi roll options. Popular items include the salmon-lover rice bento box, which includes rice with specialty sauce, salad, and four pieces of sushi.  Owners Kongying Ni and

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