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murder in Coweta County

Johnny Cash played area minister

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Opinion/Crime

Thirty–something speaks

The one holiday I could do without

Valentine More...

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

Revenge of the nerds

Early in the evening, on Christmas Eve, 1995, I showed my grandson the moon through the telescope I got him. Later in the evening, after the rest of the family had retired, I sat on the floor with him between my knees. More...

Never cheat a grandmother

Ray and Reba are fraternal twins. Their grandmother More...

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Business

Meet the Treasury

By John Temple Ligon

Hampton Street Vineyard, the bistro across from the entry to the Marriott Hotel, was the interview venue with the General Counsel of the US Department of the Treasury, Arnold I. Havens. Actually, the interview took place in the wine room in the back. More...

Star Profile

Joe DeLuca of THEfactory

By John Temple Ligon

Starting February 15, the ground floor of the Tapp More...

Briefs

by John Temple Ligon

Famous local businessmen Jerry Richardson, founder and owner of the Carolina Panthers, and Charles Bradshaw, president and director of Bradshaw Investments in Georgetown, are this year More...

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Society

Susan McCulloch Johnson 1943–2006

The service for Susan McCulloch Johnson was held Tuesday, February 7, 2006, at 2 pm at Sherwood Forest Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church with buriel at Elmwood Cemetery and Gardens. More...

Eleanor McGowan Byrne 1921–2006

Eleanor McGowan Byrne, widow of Horace F. Byrne, died Monday, February 6, 2006, at Palmetto Health Richland. More...

For better or worse In sickness and in health

By Anne

On April 15, 2006, Earl and Mary Louise Olson will celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary. Their love story began shortly after WWII. Earl had just finished college and was sent from MN to the state of SC. More...

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Events

Arts The Trenholm Artists More...

Hootie and the Blowfish headline 2006 Party Animals

Contributed by The Animal Mission

The Animal Mission, the non More...

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Public Notices

NOTICE RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF%27S DEPARTMENT More...

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...

Invitation to Bid

Attention: Minority and Women Owned Businesses Loveless Commercial Contracting, Inc. is preparing a bid for the North Main Plaza- Phase 2, Columbia, SC. More...

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Tenenbaum’s brutal realities

Story and Photo by Mike Maddock

SC State Superintendent of Education Inez Tenenbaum prefers to use the Stockdale Paradox when discussing the problems of the SC public school system. More...

Sherman’s crossing brought to life

By Natasha Whitling

Somewhere along the banks of the Saluda River a man sits down and carefully uses a pencil to sketch the scene before him. It is the job of this journalist traveling with Sherman More...

News

Women’s Caucus recognizes SCAHF members

By Rachel Haynie

The SC Department of Archives and History More...

Vegas comes to the Midlands

By John Dixon

Yes! You can be-lieve your eyes! Las Vegas is coming to the Midlands. Viva Las Vegas Night is coming to Cardinal Newman School in Forest Acres Saturday evening, February 11, 2006. More...

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Government / Neighborhood

Columbia City Council Meeting • February 8, 2006 • 9 am

By John Temple Ligon

Roll call City council convened Wednesday morning at nine for its work session. There was no regular session scheduled. Council member Daniel Rickenmann was in Vermont on business. More...

Richland County Council Meeting • February 7, 2006 • 6 pm

By Mike Cox

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

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Education

Black history assembly raises questions

I am who I am; I am somebody.

Photo and story by Amy Zhang

On February 23rd, 2006, the students of Dreher High School were in consensus concerning two beliefs: 1. Replacing 2nd block class with a school assembly is totally non More...

Students spend Saturday with Robotics...forensics... balloon racing

Photos and story by Sydney Kornegay

The courses offered at the SCJAS Science Workshop weren More...

Correction

The article on the Miss Falcon Pageant January 27, 2006 left out sophomore contestant names: Nathalie Matthews; Nayshondra Mercer, runner up; Haley Parler; Jacquleen Skinner; Lauren Smith and Miss Senior, Catricia Perry. More...

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Sports

Daniel in the lions’ den

Daniel Bailey leads Hammond past Heathwood Hall

Story and photos by Mike Maddock

What makes for a great rivalry? How about two teams in close proximity to each other sharing dramatic finishes, great fans, possible championships, and just a little bit of controversy? More...