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Congress recognizes Columbia firefighters

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Opinion/Crime

Thirty–something speaks

Fixing a dog

My dog has a good life. He gets free room and board, plenty of attention, and because I keep losing an argument, he also gets a nice cozy spot in the middle of my bed. He is a bassett hound, which doesn More...

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

Elvis and Hef

An Elvis impersonator in Europe is getting death threats. Some of us think everyone who makes a living mimicking Mr. Presley should have a price on their heads, but many others take this particular entertainment seriously. More...

Loose lips on the phone

Mort Lester is in the real estate business and is at home for lunch when the phone rings. The caller identifies himself as Wilbur Perry, a More...

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Education

USC announces high school math contest winners

Contributed by USC Department of Math

This year More...

A.C.Flora sophomore receives Eagle Scout Award

Contributed by the McEachern family

Max McEachern, a sophomore at AC Flora High School, received the prestigious Eagle Scout award at a ceremony held at St. Martin More...

Movers and shakers

Malia Griggs , S.C. Governor More...

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Events

Workshop Theatre presents

To Kill a Mockingbird
Photos and story contributed by Workshop Theatre

Workshop Theatre celebrates the New Year with a fresh presentation of a popular American classic, To Kill a Mockingbird which opens Jan. 12. More...

Calendar

Contributed by The SC Association of Magicians

See The 12th Annual Magic Gala Show, Jan. 13 BOOKS USC will host The James Dickey Conference Jan. 19 More...

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Travel

Adventure on Saltspring Island

Conclusion: Another Civil War Submarine?
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com

In South Carolina, we were pleased and proud that Clive Cussler and his band of merry divers found the CSS Hunley , the Civil War submarine that sank in Charleston harbor. More...

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Forest Pines creates a village

Contributed by Forest Pines

The residents of Forest Pines helped create a beautiful gingerbread house mountain village display before Christmas. More...

Blue and white ornaments bring memories of Germany to Columbia

By Rachel Haynie

Last year Liz and Hoyt Wheeler spent their Fulbright year at the J .W. Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany. The couple was in Germany because Dr. Hoyt Wheeler had been awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Chair for the 2005 More...

News

When medication doesn’t work

When Medication Doesn More...

St. Lawrence Place helps those who wish to help themselves

By Caroline Judson

St. Lawrence Place (SLP) provides safe affordable housing and support services for those who might otherwise become homeless. It provides housing for 24 people at 2400 Waites Road. More...

St. Lawrence Place Board of Directors

Mike Miller , president Walker McKay Jr. More...

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Business

Briefs

by John Temple Ligon

Delta adds Hilton Head A one More...

Hedge fund update

By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com

More than a year ago, The Columbia Star covered the history of hedge funds, high More...

Bob Wislinski of Wizworks

By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com Born in Detroit, Robert Charles Wislinski reported to Catholic schools for 12 years, attending mass every day. More...

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Society

Miss Brown and Mr. Horton plan a 2007 spring wedding at Fripp Island

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Len Brown of Alcolu, South Carolina, announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie A. Brown of Columbia and Christian Scott Horton of Charleston, South Carolina. The bride More...

Richard E. Veale

A memorial service for Mr. Richard Ellis Veale, 64, was held 11 o More...

Women’s Symphony hosts last First Chair

By Rachel Haynie

As the year wound down, the Women More...

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Public Notices

Public Notices

Master's Sales Part 1 of 2

MASTER’S SALE 06CP-40-3455 By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Deutsche Bank National Trust Co Trustee for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004- NCI Asset Backed Pass- Through Certificates aga More...

Public Notices

Master's Sales Part 2 of 2

MASTER’S SALE 06-CP-40-03692 By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., against Vernon J. Seals and Tammy L. More...

Public Notices

NOTICE OF “RFP” The City of Columbia is requesting bid for “Energy Conservation Program”. To request a copy of the bid calling (803) 545-3470 between the hours of 8:30A.M.-5:00P.M. More...

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