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December 23, 2005 / Front Page

All she had to do was ask

Children learn the real meaning of Christmas

By Amanda Taylor

In the few weeks before Christmas, children all over the country are dreaming about the most magical morning of the year and the gifts they will receive. More...

Opinion/Crime

Thirty–something speaks

The Tooth Fairy deserves a night off

Mike Maddock

In today More...

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

The best Christmas memory

Mike Cox

In 1964, two days before Christmas, my father wanted to talk to me. He let me know Christmas money was scarce that year. Since I was the oldest, I would get less. I had no problem with it. More...

Education

Keenan students create beautiful holiday music

Contributed by Killian Elementary School

Members of Killian Elementary More...

Richland One teachers achieve National Board Certification

Contributed by Richland School District One

Richland One congratulates its 27 teachers who have earned National Board certification, the highest credential available in the teaching profession. More...

The Rapoport Family celebrates Chanukkah

By Benjamin Davis

Along with other Jewish people, the Rapoports will be celebrating the festival of Chanukkah on the 25th of December. The Jewish calendar has 13 months based on the 13 moons in a year. Chanukkah takes place on the 25th day of Kislev. More...

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Sports

The best sport you’re not watching

Photos and story by Mike Maddock

Wrestling used to be the supreme contest of the Olympic games. Its origins can be traced back 15,000 years through depictions in French cave drawings. But lately wrestling seems to be low on the food chain of high school athletics. More...

Wrestling Scoring Rules & Terms

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Equipment

Headgear One More...

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Beauty in the Backyard

Have no fear, Santa is here

Photos at Richland Mall made easy

By Sydney Kornegay

For some children, sitting on Santa More...

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Columbia sports trio sits on “The Front Row”

By Cindy Thompson

Three Columbia natives are hitting the airwaves January 2 with their new sports show called More...

Columbians are SC Tennis Family of the Year

By Rachel Haynie

Having nine members actively participating in the US Tennis Association (USTA) has helped earn the Fowles and Britt family of Columbia the Southern Section 2005 Family of the Year award. More...

News

On the air

Columbia Star reporter talks about the great outdoors with Wateree

By John Dixon

During the primaries and the 2004 election, while working with More...

Lexington neighborhood appeals Congaree floodplain decision

Contributed by the Southern Environmental Law Center

Local residents concerned about potential Congaree River flooding filed an appeal December 20 of a judge More...

Booklovers continue 95–year–old tradition

By Rachel Haynie

To celebrate a 95 More...

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Government / Neighborhood

Forest Acres City Council Meeting • December 13, 2005 • 5 pm

By John Dixon

Forest Acres City Council convened at 5:15 pm, Tuesday, December 13, 2005. The meeting was called to order by More...

Forest Acres City Council Profile W. Shell Suber Jr., Esq.

By John Dixon

W. Shell Suber Jr., Esq., is a local attorney who has called Forest Acres home for over 35 years. He and his wife raised two children here and have four grandchildren. More...

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Society

The Assembly holds its117th ball Dec.20 at theColumbia Marriot

The Assembly held its 117th annual ball Tuesday, December 20, 2005, at eight o More...

Current Literature Club history — 1910–2005

Ellen Verner Scoville recounts the high points of the Current Literature Club to members attending the 95th anniversary of the club.

An excerpt from Ellen Verner Scoville

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Petal Pushers Garden Club meets Dec. 15

Contributed by the Petal Pushers Garden Club

The Petal Pushers Garden Club enjoyed a delightful luncheon at Spring Valley Club December 15, 2005. Hostesses were Frances Morris, Pattie Britt, Ruth Rachal, and Louise Grooms. More...

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Events

Arts

City Art , 1224 Lincoln St., will feature the art of May Riesz through Dec. 30. More...

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Travel

Under the Tuscan Spell

Part 25: The Vatican

Our trip to Italy was coming to an end. In a way, we saved the best for last More...

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Public Notices

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that 1616 Gervais, Inc., intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale on premises consumption of Beer, Wine and Liquor, at 1616 C Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201. More...

NOTICE OF FOUND PROPERTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOLLOWING items of property were abandoned in Richland County and were taken into custody by the Richland County Sheriff More...

COLUMBIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Request for Proposals

2.87 +/- Acres of Prime Residential Development Property More...

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