It took Brandon and Dana Williams almost eight months to find the home that fit their wish lists. Because they own CSRA Home Improvement, they knew what features they were looking for.

For 11 years, whenever Melanie Kumrow drove down Lake Avenue, one home always caught her eye. She jumped at the chance to buy it two months ago. 

When Dean and Pam Ochiltree saw the 1972 house that would eventually become home to them, they realized how appearances can be deceiving.

The USC Aiken Convocation Center should take a second look at how this is done and never let an event get this out of hand again.