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April 20, 2007

Makeover turns historian into Braveheart

Tartanfest was a vibrant, colorful opportunity for a large sector of South Carolinians to get in touch with their Scottish roots on April 14, 2007. Throughout the day at the South Carolina State Museum, performances, exhibits, games, and lectures on topics of Scottish import kept visitors entertained and informed. According to Michael Moore, S.C. More...

Music lover makes the beat go on

By Jackie Perrone jacper@juno.com

Cornelia Freeman sang "Happy Birthday" on a high note. This long- time supporter of the musical arts in Columbia wanted to do something special for the 90th birthday of her husband, businessman R.E.L. Freeman. She funded an entire concert of the S.C. Philharmonic. Everyone in the Koger Center joined in the celebration. More...

Jimmy Farr plays up on the roof

By John Dixon Cub@TheColumbiaStar.com

Rooftop Rhythms gave the public a special treat when The Jimmy Farr Orchestra played a classic mix of Big Band and Swing music, some of which was accompanied by the amazing vocals of Judy Randall, Thursday, April 12. More...

News

•	To make a long story short

Billy Graves Benton is a yarn spinner from way back, farther back, maybe, than he might admit. Known to radio listeners as simply Bill Benton, since he spun his way into town in 1963, Billy Graves has become a Columbia icon. More...

•	Rotary receives guests from Wales and Australia

•	Hammond students participate in The Memory Project

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Business

•	Star Profile John Parks, Innovista leader

Beginning February 1, John B. Parks took control of USC's research park, Innovista, as its first executive director. Columbian John Lumpkin actually held the job on an interim basis for more than a year while the search for Parks was under way. More...

•	G.E. chooses S.C. for annual meeting

•	First ever forum meets in Columbia

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Society

•	Sertoma Clubs honor their own

Jack K. Sterne Sr. has been named Sertoman of the Year for the Wade Hampton District of Sertoma International for 2006-2007. The district includes a dozen Sertoma clubs in the central South Carolina area. To be considered for Sertoman of the Year for the District, Sterne earlier was chosen Sertoman of the Year for the Richland Sertoma Club, his home club. More...

•	Miss Ellison and Mr. Hardin marry in Trinity Cathedral

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Photo

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Opinion

•	Commentary

Leave my heritage alone

Sir, you just don't get it. You don't understand, and you don't know history. I challenge you to just go to the Confederate Monument and read the words written on it, and you will understand why the monument and the flag are so important to our people. More...

•	Thirty- something speaks

•	It's not a criticism, it's an observation.

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Sports

•	Skyhawks get Power to knock off Cardinals

Cardinal Newman 1 Hammond 2

Hammond's Ross Power returned to goalkeeper for the first time since pre- season and racked up 15 saves to help the Skyhawks knock off the Cardinal Newman Cardinals 2- 1 at Hammond Tuesday, April 17. The win was huge for the Skyhawks in several ways. More...

•	Highlanders out volley Skyhawks

•	Asbury hosts tourney

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Education

•	Scholarship Winners Recital

presented by The Afternoon, Eau Claire and Morning Music Clubs

Music students who received scholarships performed April 15, 2007. Eleanor Avant, president of the Eau Claire Music Club welcomed guests. The scholarship awards were given by Margaret Beth Williamson, president of the Afternoon Music Club and Helena Meetze, auditions chairman. The judges were Dr. Randolph Love, Dr. Elisa Moskovitch, Ms. Thelma Rast, and Dr. Helen Tintes. More...

•	Midlands Tech recognizes outstanding young and adult students

•	RNE student receives national journalism award

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Travel

•	Pineville, a historic refuge Part 5: Theodore Gourdin II

Charles Fraser retired from law in 1818 and spent the remaining 42 years of his life producing miniatures of Charleston's leading citizens. He painted images of Theodore and Elizabeth Gourdin on a double locket after Theodore's death showing the love of a wife for her husband. This locket is now in the Yale University Art Museum. More...

•	My Encounter with America

•	USC professor studies slavery in the Caribbean Islands

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Events

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Events

It's happening in the Midlands

ANIMALS Lexington County will sponsor a rabies clinic Sat., April 21, 1- 3 pm at the Life Long Learning Center. Vaccinations are $3. Dogs must be on a leash, and cats in a box or carrier. More...

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Government

•	Columbia City Council meets April 18

City council convened Wednesday, April 18, at 9 am. Mayor Coble and council member Sam Davis were absent. All other council members were present: Daniel Rickenmann, E. W. Cromartie, Anne Sinclair, Tameika Isaac Devine, and Kirkman Finlay III. More...

•	Richland County Council meets April 17

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Public Notices

•	Notice to creditors

N OTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES 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 Richland County, the address of which is P.O. More...

•	LEGAL NOTICE

•	NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

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Beauty in the Backyard

•	Part 3: Picking the wedding party

Girl knows too many people. Boy and Girl have made progress in planning the wedding. The next step can be easy and difficult all at the same time. Picking the members of the wedding party usually proves to be more difficult for Girl. More...

•	Aging Answers and Issues

•	The Children's Garden at River Farm

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