Bigotry brings down billboard
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
     The constitutional right to freedom of expression has taken a hit from bigotry once again. A billboard placed by the South Carolina Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) was brought down by political pressure exerted by members of the Darlington, SC, County Council.
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Columbia physician honored
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
     Albert Reid, MD, of Columbia was honored with the President's Award by the South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA) at their annual meeting in April 2006. In presenting the award, Dr. Gerald A. Wilson, president of SCMA, said, "Dr. Albert Reid is an exemplary representative of the ethical medical p
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Citizens work together to Keep the Midlands Beautiful
Winners of the 2006 Great American Cleanup: Midlands Makeover are announced
Contributed by Keep the Midlands Beautiful
     Keep the Midlands Beautiful announces the winners of the 2006 Great American Cleanup: Midlands Makeover, a program that challenged schools, neighborhoods, and other groups to restore and beautify areas in Richland and Lexington counties between March and May.
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Senate Street Fire Station becomes apartments
By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
     Developer Tom Prioreschi gained city council approval Wednesday, July 12, for his purchase of the Senate Street Fire Station, its fire drill tower, and surrounding property, all for $1,750,000. He plans to install 24 apartments in the existing two-story station, where he is holding enough area downs
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