Young children have no warning system in place when it comes to getting sick. Adults can feel a cold coming on; the throat gets a tad bit sore, the body may ache slightly, or the sinuses may start to rev up a little. More...
I feel like we are living in a Superman comic. The planet has turned into Bizarro World. Things are upside down and have been for some time. Consider: More...
In worldwide automotive manufacturing, electrical engineering and computer science have become as important as mechanical engineering. Contemporary cars can carry up to 1 million lines of computer code. More...
Tim Moultrie, candidate for S.C. Superintendent of Education
By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
Timothy N. Moultrie grew up in Aiken, although he was born in Augusta where his mother worked. His father was an electrical engineer. Moultrie chose to teach public school, where he has worked over ten years. More...
Put that out Each year, tobacco is blamed for one in five cancer deaths, or 1.4 million deaths on the planet, according to the International Union Against Cancer. More...
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
Wisteria Garden Club was honored by the Historic Columbia Foundation Au-gust 24 for their dedicated work on the newly restored gardens at the Mann--Simons Cottage. More...
Katherine Ruth Zimmerman and Zackery Owen Atkinson were married in Belin Memorial United Methodist Church at Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, August 26, 2006, at 5 pm. The Rev. Dr. B. Mike Alexander performed the double--ring ceremony. More...
Editor's note: Charly Montgomery is a senior at The College of Charleston studying French and English. She studied abroad during spring semester in LaRochelle, France. More...
N OTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles(s) are subject to towing, repair and/or storage liens, are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5-5810, 56-5-5636 and 29-1540 SC Law as Amended, and are in the More...
All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of R More...
Although it has been in existence for 26 years, the Lutheran Bach Choir of South Carolina often hears from music lovers who did not know it existed. To get the word and music out, the choir would like to add a few more voices. More...
The Richland County Public Library is offering three classes to help adults learn to use computers, the Internet and various electronic resources at several library locations this fall. More...
Getting started Cayce Mayor Avery B. Wilkerson Jr. called the meeting to order shortly after 5:30 pm. All members of council, Mayor Wilkerson, Mayor Pro-tem Richard Myers, James Jenkins, Kenneth Jumper, and Robert Malpass, were present. More...
When Jacqualine Kasprowski decided it was time to relocate, she interviewed many places including Chicago, Illinois; Providence, Rhode Island; and Columbia. Her decision was pretty much made as soon as she stepped into Cardinal Newman. More...
Freeman Hamilton is an 11th grader who was home schooled the last two years, in part to afford him time to develop his musical talents. In April, he learned he had been accepted to the Governor's School for the Arts. More...
Scoutmaster Jeff Bloom (r) is proud of Dallas Jackson who is the newest Eagle Scout in Troop 397 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Dallas passed his Eagle Board of Review in April. More...
Story and photos by Mike Maddock Mike@TheColumbiaStar.com
Quarterback Justin Payne scored two touchdowns in the second half to help spoil the season opener for the A.C. Flora Falcons Friday, August 25, 2006, at Memorial Stadium leading the Columbia High Capitals to a 14-7 victory. More...
James Sharper (assistant), A.C. Flora: Said the game with Columbia was a battle of two halves. The Falcons were "all jacked up" and had a pep rally earlier that day, but they wore down in the fourth quarter. More...
Workshop Theatre will present The Full Monty Sept. 15-30. This raucous and heartfelt adaptation of the 1997 film is sponsored by Agape Senior Community. More...