Ask Rufus: The early Federal houses of Columbus
During the first years of Columbus’ growth and expansion, some early settlers tried to bring a little of the refinement of the east coast to the new town.
Possible sinkhole reported in yard in Florida
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Residents of several Florida homes have been evacuated due to a possible sinkhole that opened in a backyard in Pinellas County on
Houses for Africa: Colom’s vision on display in prototype
It quickly became apparent why Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chose to ride with Wil Colom rather than go to New Hope alone Wednesday.
Even with the address in hand and a rough idea of what he would find on Lauren Road, Wicker still might have driven past his destination, assuming the tidy houses on the pine-strewn lot were an ordinary subdivision.
The Oldest Buildings in Columbus
I am often asked: “What is the oldest house in the Columbus area?” That of course is an easy question for it is the Cedars, the oldest part of which was probably built around 1818 or 1819.
Local entrepreneur looks for answer to Africa’s poverty
The disease malaria stunts social and economic development in Africa, costing the continent an estimated $12 billion a year in productivity, according to a recent study released by the Roll Back Malaria campaign.