By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
Sydney Kornegay was The Columbia Star 's first cub reporter. When the program began, Sydney was a junior at A.C. Flora High School. Now, two years later, she is headed to Davidson College on a full scholarship. More...
Fellow graduates, this moment, and this place, is the end of one chapter and the beginning of another in each of our personal stories. Do you see this moment as part of a bigger story in your life? More...
During Alan Shoemaker's 30- year tenure with Riverbanks Zoo, he has led many teams to exotic and interesting places around the world. The members of St. More...
Shareholders of law firm Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow, P.A. practice for the 5th Annual Cedar Creek Classic, Ben Lippen School's annual fundraiser. More...
Richland One winners in the recent Central South Carolina 51st Annual Region II Science and Engineering Fair sponsored by the University of South Carolina (USC). More...
Caroline Coleman Bennett, author of Charley's Columbia Backyard was introduced and presented a framed House Resolution (H.4050) May 17, 2007, in the House of Representatives by Representative James H. More...
The 10th Annual Billy Mill Charity Golf Classic sponsored by The Junior Woman's Club of Lexington and the Mill Family, to benefit Children's Chance, was held on Monday, May 21, 2007 at The Country Club of Lexington located at 1066 Barr More...
A.C. Flora Head Baseball Coach Andy Hallett is hosting his 10th annual summer baseball camp. The camp's emphasis is on the fundamentals of baseball. More...
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
The work began on America's first successful canal, the Santee Canal, in 1793. For the people of Pineville, it seemed like a great economic opportunity. More...
The mystery plant is a small tree, which is native to the Far East, but has been introduced widely in the United States. It is now naturalized commonly in many places. More...
Arlene Marturano Arlene Marturano is a master gardener, writer, and educator. As an advocate of gardening as a tool for learning, she helped develop the Carolina Children's Garden at the Sandhill Research and Education Center. More...
"Honey bees have been gaining more respectfor the role they play in food production in the United States,"said Mike Hood, Clemson Extension bee specialist andpresident of the American Association of Professional Apiculturists. More...
At the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), in Albuquerque, N.M., May 14- 19, Graham van Schaik of Spring Valley High School won first place in the Environmental Science category and Best of Show in the Environmental Scie More...
Comedian George Carlin used to joke that people who leave their right turn signals on aren't actually forgetting to turn their turn signals off cluelessly causing chaos or ridicule from the cars traveling behind them, they're simply taking More...
Reporter Hugh goes to the scene of a traffic accident where a man has been run down in front of the Tally Ho Lounge across the street from the State Fairgrounds. More...
I really do enjoy The Columbia Star , but I have to tell you, the biggest joke ever printed in a Columbia paper has to be Andre Bauer giving driving tips to anyone. More...
Puttin' on the Ritz With three hotels in Georgia and one under construction in Charlotte, the Tony Ritz- Carlton hotel chain is looking at Charleston for a site, reportedly near the aquarium, which is also where Charleston's new perf More...
Contributed by the Centers of Economic Excellence Review Board
While the Centers of Economic Excellence program (formerly known as the Endowed Chairs program) was designed to produce benefits over the long term in South Carolina, the program has already led to many tangible, positive outcomes for More...
Editor's note: For a profile of the third 2007 S.C. Business Hall of Fame inductee, architect Robert Mills, see The Columbia Star, April 6, 2007. Star Profile By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar. More...
This may be hard for many people to hear, but there really is a right and wrong way to announce a couple's engagement or wedding. First things first! More...
Contributed by The S.C. Mother of the Year Committee
The South Carolina Mother of the Year Search Committee, a non-profit organization that promotes spiritual and moral values in families, is accepting nominations for South Carolina's Mother of the Year for 2008. More...
Mary Elizabeth Victoria LaFrage Tisdale of Irmo and James Henry Mills III of Chapin were united in marriage March 24, 2007, at Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Camden, South Carolina. The Rev. More...
George Esslinger welcomes mostly first- timers aboard his Cessna 172. He will take off on the 900th flight he's made to introduce Young Eagles to general aviation Saturday, June 9. More...
CAMPS Columbia Parks and Recreation will offer summer camps through Aug. 17 for ages 6- 12. 545-3100. Forest Lake Park is accepting registration for summer basketball cheerleading squads for girls ages 5- 14. More...
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles are subject to towing, repair and/or storage liens; are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5-5810, 56-5-5635 and/or 29-15-10 SC Law as Amended; and are in the c More...
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 fi More...
__________________________________ Notice of Application Notice is hereby given that Cynthia D. More...