Riverbanks Zoo's four new African lion (panthera leo) cubs can be seen by the public through the viewing window in the Bird Conservation Center across from the sea lion exhibit. "A birth of this magnitude is always an exciting time for everyone in the Riverbanks community," said John Davis, curator of mammals at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. More...
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By Mimi M.Maddock Mimi@TheColumbiaStar.com
Justice (sometimes known as Jesse) Smith stands 6'8" tall and weighs in at 280. This giant of a man graduated from Keenan High School in 1992. His father and mother, Charles and Vivian Phoenix, live in Columbia now, but when Smith was young, the family moved around a lot because Charles was in the military. More...
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The Carolina Kudzu Queens met at Dianne's on Devine July 7, 2008, to wish Anne Sinclair happy birthday and to thank her for 20 years of leadership and service as a Columbia City Council person for District III. The group presented her with a caricature of herself by Roy Pascal. More...
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Marie Lipton, owner of Pupcakes Boutique, will hold the first annual Birthday Paw- ty July 26, 2008, at the store. Lipton and her silky terrier, Prada, the store's precocious assistant manager, will host the event to mark their one- year anniversary owning and operating the 2732 Devine Street store and to thank Columbia for its support. More...
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On Thursday morning, June 19, in the convention center on Lincoln Street, the Renaissance Foundation passed a milestone in its fund- raising efforts to convert historic Bethel Church into a cultural arts center. The breakfast gathering filled the room, mostly on the drawing power of former Charlotte Mayor Harvey B. Gantt, the morning's keynote speaker. More...
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Louise Rosa Johnson will be 107 years old July 26, 2008
Many of us had the privilege of growing up in a neighborhood with a favorite matriarch - a silver- haired doyenne who knew everybody, took time for the children, and handed out soft- voiced wisdom when asked. Often this paragon would be, say, in her 80s, maybe even 90 years old. More...
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The tooth fairy deserves a night off
In today's hectic work environment where we're constantly bombarded by information, cell phone calls, and multiple duties, it's understandable if we forget a task or two. I know I've been on the drive home more than once when I realized I'd forgotten to call this guy or get something done I was supposed to do two weeks ago. Stuff like that happens. More...
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Thursday, July 3, 2008
Richland Post 6 had four hits and three walks in the top of the first inning, accounting for six runs and a comfortable working margin for the remainder of the game against Columbia Northeast. The six- run first inning was the second in a row for Richland against Post 182 this summer. Alston James pitched eight solid innings, only giving up multiple runs in an inning once. More...
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Photo courtesy of Richland School District One Hand Middle School recaptured the Richland One Middle School Academic Bowl title this past spring. The competition between Hand and rival Crayton Middle School was very close. Front row: Hope Walker, Keyanna Mikell, Brianna Mikell, Samuel Trump, Jad Sheehi, and Noah Trump. Second row: Michael Slattery, Allen Burnside, Samantha Cely, Lana Thames, and Team Coach Pamela Adams. Third row: Team coach Terri Wilson, Brione Daniels, and Caleb Brown. Not pictured: team member Chris Jones. More...
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Part 67: Belvidere Plantation, the last years
Belvidere Plantation disappeared beneath the waters of Lake Marion in 1940. It had been the home of the Sinkler family since 1786. The founder of the plantation was Capt. James Sinkler (Margaret Cantey) who passed it on to his son, William (Elizabeth Brolin), and, in turn, it went to his son, Charles (Emily Wharton), and then his son, Gen. Charles St. More...
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-ANIMALS The Animal Protection League will hold a garage sale at 1727 Laurel Street (across from the Fire Station) July 12 and 19, 7 am- 3 pm. 206-5779 or 351-3536. Donations accepted. Carolina Wildlife Care will host its fourth annual purple martin fundraising cruise aboard the Southern Patriot tour boat on Lake Murray July 30 from 7 pm- 9:30 pm. More...
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Mimi Maddock, executive editor of The Columbia Star, and Linda Sosbee, financial manager, accept a certificate of appreciation and a carved stone from Afghanistan from (l) John Bozard, J8 resource manager, and Butch Jacobs, director of the Counterinsurgency Academy, More...
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NOTICE 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 custody of the following businesses: More...
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Stopping to smell the flowers
For a tranquil break from the office, a fitness walk with your dog, a picnic lunch with friends, shady silence in which to read, or a self- guided stroll back in time, step into Columbia's historic garden district. More...
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Animal sanctuary opens