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March 11, 2005 / Front Page

Women heat up the ice

By Amanda Taylor

The Columbia Hot Flash, a local women More...

Opinion/Crime

From the editor’s desk Cost of prescription drugs creates a crisis

This week I was informed by a large insurance company that I was basically More...

Private schools are accountable

Some people and their editorial staffs just can More...

Choice means competition which brings progress

By John Wrisley

The editorial department at The Other Paper is becoming shrill now in fighting the idea of parents having greater choice in the methods by which their children are trained. More...

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Government / Neighborhood

Columbia City Council work session • March 2• 4 pm

Roll call City council More...

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Education

Teachers are not made; they are born

John Pulford brings a wealth of life experience to Heathwood Hall to enrich the educational experience for his students.

By Tammie Maddock

John Pulford grew up in Brazil and developed a lifelong passion for reading. This passion led him around the world, and ultimately to Heathwood Hall. More...

Because of Winn–Dixie is a good, family film

By John Dixon

Sunday was a really yucky day. It was cold and dreary, but my day was a little brighter More...

Benson wins Students’ Choice Award

Contributed by Columbia College

Dr. Ann Benson, assistant professor of music, won the Columbia College Students More...

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Sports

L.R.’s Atkins Coach of the Year honor nearly unique

By Jim Seay

To be unique, something has to be singularly extraordinary. So, when Lower Richland Boys More...

Baseball Classic won by Falcons

By Jim Seay

In the initial baseball tournament, the Forest Acres Baseball Classic played this past weekend at A.C. Flora High School, the Falcons were victorious over Richland Northeast 3 More...

Flora extends winning streak

By Jim Seay

To begin this week A.C. Flora High School More...

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Events

Around the Town

Art Trenholm Artists Guild (TAG) and City Art will present the 24th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, April 7 More...

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Notice is hereby given that Wildewood Downs Retirement, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale on premises consumption of Beer, and Wine only, at 731 Polo Rd., Columbia, SC 29223 More...

Public Notices

N OTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/ PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles were ordered towed by Law Enforcement and no one has claimed these vehicles as of More...

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New $10 million development joins Old Shandon

By Rachel Haynie

Hours after developers made their re More...

Lawsuit inspires cookies for troops

By Tammie Maddock

Nationally syndicated radio talk show host Mike Gallagher recently helped the Congaree Council of the Girl Scouts and Blue Star Families with their efforts to send Girl Scout Cookies to US troops stationed overseas. More...

News

Dr. Gail Whitman– Elia to receive a National Physician of the Year award

By Amanda Taylor

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Power of the Purse flexes muscles in the Midlands

Women in Philanthropy use fashion to raise money for upcoming activities

By Rachel Haynie

The second annual fundraiser, Power of the Purse, hosted by Women in Philanthropy (WIP) at the Columbia Museum of Art last week, was fun and functional, just like a good purse should be. More...

Lions Club challenges golfers to support charities and make a difference

Contributed by The Lions Club of Columbia

The Lions Club of Columbia and the American Diabetes Association are challenging local golfers to spend a day on the links for a good cause at the 11th Annual Golf Classic, organized to raise money for Columbia Lions Club Charities and diabetes, the More...

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Business

New SC Aeronautics Commission sworn in

By Warner M. Montgomery

The SC Aviation Association (SCAA) recognized the newly formed SC Aeronautics Commission at its Legislative Day Wednesday, March 9. Newly elected commissioners include Steven Edwards, publisher of More...

Business Briefs

By John Temple Ligon College graduates see strong hiring prospects

Even though 60% of college graduates this spring are expected to come home, at least temporarily, those in the US with a bachelor More...

City–owned hotel deal draws lawsuit

By John Temple Ligon

Shut down about a year ago, the city More...

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Society

Dons and Divas are unveiled at Dianne’s

By Mimi Maddock

Guests gathered for the unveiling of Divas and Dons Sunday, March 6, 2005, at Dianne More...

Meeva Moment Beware of

Grandmother

Sometimes, women learn body wisdom through the mouths of babes. Have you ever noticed that your grandchild may notice the menopausal changes in your body before you do? I wonder if my inner body wisdom is ready for the challenge. I know my vanity isn More...