Tax analysis flawed

In his editorial on the proposed tobacco tax increase, Tim Lee’s analysis is flawed regarding…

Tobacco tax plan bad for state

The Petition for Tobacco Tax Increase was touted as a tax increase on smokers, but…

Something needs to be done to eliminate marathon City Council sessions

After the Columbia City Council finally succeeded in wrapping up its business for its Sept.…

Realtor checks need for downtown digs

Realtor Bob Walters believes many people agree with his assessment that downtown Columbia lacks adequate…

Sales start quickly at Old Hawthorne, golf course complete

With its golf course complete and real estate sales under way, the Community of Old…

Foreclosure expert hopes site clicks with subscribers

Greg Harmon exudes pure enthusiasm when talking about his new real estate investor network. “We…

Realtors vulnerable to market swings

Nearly 40 years ago, when my mother decided to take a break from nursing, she…

University Hospital celebrates half-century anniversary

The opening of University Hospital 50 years ago supposedly put to rest a long-simmering battle…

Rigors of home schooling make anchor job seem like child’s play

After Teresa Snow teaches her four children — two sets of twins — their home…

Podcasting medium could be described as do-it-yourself radio

Do you own an iPod or know someone who does? Have you ever seen anyone…

State Farm in Columbia turns 50

Terry Lloyd was hired in 1970 as a seamstress for the State Farm Insurance Co.…

Quality Assurance: Small business benefits from Six Sigma

During the last few decades, quality assurance has taken many forms, including Six Sigma and…