November 4, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

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STOP domestic violence

The Nurturing Center provides treatment for at
By Caroline Judson
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Columbia Medical Society holds fashion show

Contributed by Susan Brill, fashion show chair Columbia Medical Alliance

The Columbia Medical Alliance is celebrating 23 years of a sell More...

Opinion/Crime

Thirty–something speaks

Does civilization end at the Waffle House?

The state of Nevada has a stretch of road between Carson City and Ely it has affectionately dubbed the More...

It’s not a criticism, it’s an observation.

There is a sucker born every minute

I share a home with a lovely, intelligent woman, nine fish, and a Shetland Sheepdog named Boogie. I know my place in the pecking order, so I try to suck up to the Sheltie as often as possible. Sometimes it More...

No comment from the passenger

Rafael is wearing a leather jacket and a helmet as he rides on the passenger seat of a motorcycle through the streets of downtown Tijuana, just south of San Diego. More...

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Government / Neighborhood

Columbia City Council Meeting • November 2, 2005 • 8:30 am

By John Temple Ligon

Roll call City council met behind closed doors Wednesday morning at 8:30 for its executive session. Council member Sam Davis was absent, and all other members were present: Tameika Isaac Devine, Hamilton Osborne, E. W. More...

Richland County Council Meeting • November 1, 2005 • 6 pm

By Mike Cox

Roll Call Members present were Anthony Mizzell, Doris Corley, Joyce Dickerson, Valerie Hutchinson, Damon Jeter, Paul Livingston, Joseph McEachern, Michael Montgomery, Greg Pearce, Bernice Scott, and Kit Smith. More...

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Education

RNE Model UN Team takes first

Contributed by Richland Northeast High School

The 41 More...

Midlands Technical College receives $2.6 million to support community–based job training

Federal funds and local support assist in addressing the critical shortage in area health care professionals
Contributed by Midlands Technical College

Midlands Technical College will receive $1,964,563 from the US Department of Labor to support the college More...

Killian Elementary School’s Hat Day raises money for Walk for Life

Contributed by Killian Elementary School

Killian Elementary School More...

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Sports

Hammond Senior Night

By Warner M. Montgomery

Hammond School celebrated Senior Night last Friday while Brandon Gantt led a Heathwood Hall romp over the Skyhawks. More...

Royal disappointment averted

CA Johnson Homecoming is a winner
By Amber Hendrick

Homecoming 2005 was held at CA Johnson Preparatory Academy (CAJPA) October 17 More...

“Bizarre Bazaar” 5K Race and Youth Run at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church

By Cindy Thompson

Runners and walkers were energized by autumn More...

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Travel

Under the Tuscan Spell

Part 21: Bagnoregio, a challenging walk

A short drive from Orvieto we discovered a wonderful example of the courage of the Etruscans, Romans, and Italians to battle the forces of nature. More...

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Beauty in the Backyard

What’s growing in Columbia

This variety of canna lily, Indian Shot, can grow to be eight feet tall. Its blooms come in shades of magenta, red, scarlet, orange, red More...

Seven basic rules for planting shrubs and trees

Contributed by Clemson University

When I see the flowering dogwoods donning their red and purple finery and the light pink Confederate rose flowers changing to red, I know that planting time has finally arrived. Fall is the best time of year to plant or transplant shrubs and trees. More...

The Original Mystery Plant

Dr. John Nelson

Autumn has once again snuck up on us, as it always does. More...

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Author returns to the scene of the crime

By Mimi M. Maddock

A student singing More...

Gala at the Governor’s Mansion

By Rachel Haynie Photos by Rachel Haynie

Renovation of the Governor More...

News

Lutheran Seminary dedicates new student housing project

Contributed by the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary

On Friday, October 21, the community and friends of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary dedicated a new $6 million student housing complex. More...

LR Ruritan celebrates 45th Anniversary

Ruritan means open country....small town
By Warner M. Montgomery

Ruritan is a civic service organization made up of local clubs in small towns and rural communities. The first Ruritan Club was chartered May 21, 1928, in Holland, Virginia. More...

LR Ruritan celebrates 45th Anniversary

Ruritan Club begins under a cow
By Sam E. McGregor

Lower Richland Ruritan Club started in 1960 when Raymond Boozer (a high school agriculture teacher from Gilbert, SC, who was chairman of the Gilbert July 4th Peach Festival for many years and Ruritan District Governor at the time) made contact with S More...

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Business

CONFUSED capitalism

Council drains water and sewer fund
By John Temple Ligon

Last Wednesday city council went hunting for money but couldn More...

Star Profile

James Wilson of J. E. Wilson Advisors, LLC
By John Temple Ligon

Growing up between Trenholm Park and Satchel Ford Elementary, James Wilson met just about everybody in Forest Acres. Attending Cardinal Newman on Forest Drive, Wilson branched out a little as a competitive high school student. More...

Briefs

by John Temple Ligon

You mean this Hilton is not a Hilton? Hilton Hotels Corporation of Beverly Hills is working on an acquisition of Hilton Group PLC of London and its 400 hotels. More...

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Society

Scare–olina Event, a treat for all

By Cindy Thompson

Young witches, rock stars, and super heroes flocked to Lake Carolina More...

The Lace House

Built in 1854, The Lace House was the home of Mary Caldwell and Thomas James Robertson. John Caldwell, original owner of the Caldwell-Boylston House, gave the land for the Lace House to his daughter as a wedding gift. More...

All Aboard!!

Rockton to Rion!!
By Warner M. Montgomery

Engineer Rufus Timms (l) and Tour Guide Rodger Stroup More...

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Events

Events

Arts The Columbia College Department of Art will present an exhibit entitled Yokes on the Trail of Tears: The Journey of an Installation featuring sculpture by Arkansas installation artist Pat Musick and photography of Jerry Carr. More...

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Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representa-tives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of More...

Public Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Unclaimed merchandise in Storage at Rosewood/Sumter St. Storage. More...

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that P & RAJ, Inc., intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale off premises consumption of Wine, and Liquor only at 10155 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC 29229. More...

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