The Forest Pines Foxes and Laker Ladies Red Hat Chapters invited other Red Hat Chapters from Columbia and the surrounding area for an Afternoon Tea Party October 7, 2:30-4 pm at Forest Pines, 1720 Devonshire Drive, Columbia, South Carolina. More...
Following a festive anniversary celebration in September, members of Incarnation Lutheran Church gathered again for a luncheon in October to celebrate "The Privilege of Sharing," the annual stewardship campaign. More...
Elizabeth Powers, daughter, with her mother Elizabeth Powers, and Annabelle, Charlie, and Gilly enjoy a spirited Blessing of the Animals at Trinity Cathedral recently. More...
Over coffee in the Capitol Cafe on Main Street, Republican John Cox took more than an hour to outline his campaign to snare his party's nomination for president. More...
Jasper Johns attended A. C. Moore Elementary School, the University of South Carolina, and served at Fort Jackson.
By John Temple Ligon
A record was set for South Carolina and for the world last week. A painting by a South Carolina artist, Jasper Johns, sold for the highest price paid for a work by a living artist. Chicago hedge-fund manager Kenneth C. More...
Margaret Colvin Wilson and John McCabe Asay Jr. were married Friday, October 13, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. David R. Whitman performed the 6:30 pm ceremony. More...
South Carolina Philharmonic and Artistic Director Nicholas Smith passionately referred to symphony as "an amazing art form," when he spoke recently to the University Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. More...
Contributed by The Captain John Chappell Colonial Dames XVII Century Chapter
Three Colonial Dames XVII Century Chapters met Saturday, October 14, 2006, at the historic Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church outside of Clinton, SC. More...
Our expedition to Farenya, Guinea, in January 2006 was an official flag expedition of The Explorers Club. Carrying the Explorers Club flag on an expedition is intended to further the cause of exploration and field science. More...
Explorers Club members - the same people who were first to climb the highest peak, first to dive to the deepest depth, first to reach the iciest poles, and first in space - are having a show and tell in Columbia Friday, October 27. More...
Contributed by Columbia Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
Columbia will be the next stop on a cross-country tour for the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall Experience, a traveling, three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. More...
Columbia Classical Ballet directed by Radenko Pavlovich begins its ninth season October 20, 2006, at 7:30 pm at the Koger Center with two ballets for the price of one, More...
Homecoming is more than just a football game, it's a weeklong celebration. Last week, Flora students voted on homecoming queens and decorated hallways, floats, and even themselves in preparation for the big game. More...
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
We routinely blame the Arabs when the price of gasoline goes up, and we praise the government when it goes down. This blame and praise may be misdirected. More...
I have read and re-read several times the Statewide Constitutional Amendments for the November 7, 2006, General Election. I do not feel comfortable I will be voting my true preferences due to the wording of the amendments and the explanations. More...
Roll call City council convened Wednesday, October 18, at 9 am for its work session. Regular session began at 10. Council member Sam Davis was absent. Present were all other members: Daniel Rickenmann, E.W. More...
Ballet Teresa McWilliams , of the Columbia City Ballet, informed the county council of an offer by Blue Cross to match any funds received by the ballet. McWilliams asked for $5000. More...
On October 14, 2006, about 130 members of the Dreher High School Class of 1961 and their spouses met at Dianne's on Devine and renewed ole friendships from 7 pm until...Dianne Light, a member of the class of 1961, hosted the event. More...
Out of 428 original class members, we still have accurate addresses on approximately 300. About 130 people attended the reunion. The Dreher Class of 1961 has many professional people such as doctors, lawyers, and judges including S.C. More...
Midlands Technical College will receive $1.8 million over the next five years to implement new strategies to positively impact the retention and graduation rates of at-risk students in the college's Developmental Studies (DVS) department. More...
Story and photos by Mike Maddock Mike@TheColumbiaStar.com
Many expected a lot of points and a lot of offense when the Hammond Skyhawks travelled to Heathwood Hall to face their arch rival Friday, October 13, 2006. The numbers backed that thought process. More...
Nick Bethea rushed for 332 yards on 20 attempts against Eau Claire. He had five rushing touchdowns including two of 63 yards and one of 64 yards. He also had one touchdown reception. More...
Story and Photos by Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
The A.C. Flora Falcons (3-4) dominated the Blythewood Bengals (6-1) for three and a half quarters at the Homecoming game Friday, October 13, 2006. More...
KC Masterpiece Memorable Meals Contest Helen Mavroftas of Columbia, 1st place, South Carolina State Fair Honey Teriyaki Country Style Ribs 2 lbs. Country Style Ribs
Notice is hereby given that the property herein described being abandoned, owner unknown, or Recovered stolen property pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws will be sold to the highest bidder at the public Auction tentatively scheduled the 9th day More...
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOLLOWING motor vehicles have been seized, forfeited, or consented to the Richland County Sheriff's Department Narcotics Unit according to S.C. Statues 44-53-520 and 44-53-530. More...