Awards to be presented at annual Chamber dinner

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce annual dinner will be March 31, at State Theatre Event Center.

County tourism grants available

Just a reminder that there is a county tourism grant available for groups/ organizations that are doing an event in Cherokee County that will bring in a large amount of visitors with overnight stay in the county.

Place community events on Chamber of Commerce calendar

When people want to know something, they call the Chamber office to ask – as the Chamber is expected to know everything that is going on in town. If no one tells us what is going on – we do not know, unless of course it is a Chamber event.

Too much of a good thing? Overfertilizing houseplants leads to problems

Houseplants have had a positive psychological impact on people throughout cold, bleak winters. It’s important to remember these fertilization tips when caring for your houseplants to ensure that their lives are as long as possible.

Happy Anniversary

February 24 Larry and Brenda Grant February 25 Kyle and Tonya Robnett

Happy Birthday

February 24 Dianna Dunnic Denise Lucian Cheyanne Westervelt Jonathan Wheelen Gilbert Venson February 25 Alice Cooper Keith Kelley Karon Robison Corbin Stanley Rosemary Vanatta

Creating community loyalty starts at the top

Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has”.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Curbside Pickup only Monday: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - noon Staff: Librarian Lauren Dainty; Assistant Librarian, Trish Windsor. Clerks: Mac Jameson, Deb Pryor.

Community blood drive Monday

The Community Blood Drive will be held Monday, February 22 from 1 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Columbus Community Building in the Community Room. Masks are required for donors and staff. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided.

Columbus Central seventh grade ‘Snow Day Poems’

By Alysha Osborne Down the rocky path In between the forest trees And running streams With snow on the ground. Two adult deer run by Without a thought, they did not see me But in that instance I stop My bike and I think that’s the first time I’ve seen a deer.