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Restaurateur commits to WWII veterans

Photo and story by Pamela Edwards pamedwardse@sc.rr.com
They saved the world, but for 60 years, the veterans of World War II had no national memorial to honor their service. The WWII Memorial, in Washington, D.C., was dedicated in April, 2004, 60 years after the war. More...

Opinion/Crime

Thirty- something speaks

Teen angst arrives early
Mike Maddock

I know I'm getting older rapidly, but I wasn't prepared for my kids to get older so quickly. I know it's true, because at least one of them is growing taller and meaner at the same time. More...

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

Endangered Species: Men
Mike Cox

I walked through the room as The Today Show ran highlights from the Red Sox- Rays baseball game from the night before. Since it was sports, I stopped to watch instead of averting my eyes, plugging my ears, and running from the room. More...

Justice may be blushing

Last week, a 33- year- old New York man entered a plea of guilty to the murder of a Portland, Oregon, man, according to an on- line report from CNN. More...

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Business

Briefs

by John Temple Ligon

Dropping revenues Budget gaps are expected to follow the predicted drop- offs in the state's revenues. The state's Budget and Control Board is already asking state agencies to save two percent of their budgets. More...

City Subcontracting Outreach Program costs taxpayers millions more

Commentary by John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com

What has already appeared before Columbia City Council, a million- dollar difference between the lowest bidder and the winning bidder in a city construction project, happened last Wednesday, August 6. More...

John Courson of Keenan & Suggs Insurance

Star Profile
By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com

S. C. State Senator John Courson (R- Richland) is running for re- election this November. He's held the position since 1984. So far, no opposition has surfaced. The deadline for filing to run as a Democrat has passed. More...

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Society

Miss Muthig and Mr. Bridges exchange vows August 2, 2008

Erin Jo Muthig of Columbia and Brandon Thomas Bridges of Hendersonville, Tennessee, were married August 2, 2008, at 5 pm in Fred W. Symmes Chapel "Pretty Place" YMCA Camp Greenville. Lorenzo Washington officiated the double- ring ceremony. More...

Donald D. "Red"Beckham

Col. Donald D. Beckham USAF (ret.) died June 5, 2008, in Centennial, Colorado. He was born March 19, 1935, in Columbia, SC. He graduated from Dreher High School in 1953 where he was a football, basketball, and track star. More...

Police Academy basic instructor wins first place in pistol competition

Contributed by South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Basic Instructor Kendra M. More...

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Events

It's happening right here in your community

Send your events to mimim@sc.rr.com. Events must be received by 3 pm on Friday for the following Friday's paper.

-ANIMALS The South Carolina Wildlife Federation will host The 2008 Wild Summer's Nite Auction and Wild Game Feast August 23 at the SC National Guard Armory on Bluff Road. Purchase tickets in advance. 256-0670 or www.bluetreemarketing. More...

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Travel

Pineville, a historic refuge

Part 72: Ferguson, the origins
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com

Two Yankee carpetbaggers came South in 1880, bought up land along the Santee River, built a lumber mill, made a fortune, and returned home to Chicago. In 1920, the mill closed and the forest reclaimed the buildings. More...

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Beauty in the Backyard

Good clean fun, the old- fashioned way

Experiments in soap making
By Pamela Edwards pamedwards@sc.rr.com

The purchase of two bars of homemade soap from a couple running a booth at Stone Mountain, Georgia one weekend, began a quest to learn this craft for myself. More...

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Mrs. USA fights for the mentally ill

By Anita Baker

Dr. Gariane Gunter, Mrs. South Carolina, was crowned Mrs. USA in Las Vegas on Thursday night, July 24, 2008. This pageant honors married women for their beauty and intelligence. Dr. Gunter says the Mrs. More...

Native American attends the Celebration of Spirit in Orlando

Contributed by the Native American Chamber of Commerce

The Celebration of Spirit Conference, which is August 20- August 23, 2008, at the Disney World Resort in Orlando Florida will include Dr. More...

News

Columbia High graduate commands helicopter Anti- Submarine Squadron Light 42

Photo and story contributed by Dolores Gordon

Commander Dana R. Gordon relieved Commander Richard A. Skiff Jr. as Command Officer of the helicopter Anti- Submarine Squadron Light 42. He is the first African American to hold this position. More...

Writer visits largest tree in the world

Photo and story by Jackie Perrone bellsouth.net

In July, Columbia's Unitarian Universalist congregation rightfully paid homage to its 200- year- old tree — a symbol of endurance and beauty and God's handiwork. More...

Eastminster congregation votes to give

By Jackie Perrone jacper@bellsouth.net

The congregation of Eastminster Presbyterian Church voted unanimously to pledge $250,000 to the proposed Midlands Transition Center for the homeless in Columbia Sunday morning, August 10. More...

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Government / Neighborhood

Sticker explains recycling procedure

By John Dixon

The Forest Acres Appearance Commission has been busy helping the city go green. Their efforts have paid off. Not only do they have a new tree ordinance, work to refurbish Quinine Hill Park has at long last begun. More...

Forest Acres City Council meeting

By John Dixon

Request for rezoning The August 12 Forest Acres City Council meeting began with a public hearing to receive input on a request to rezone. More...

Cayce City Council meeting

By Kristin Lavender kblavender@gmail.com

Roll call The August meeting of the Cayce City Council was called to order at 6:08 pm, Thursday, August 7, 2008, by Mayor Bob Malpass. More...

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Education

Five Points School Supply Drive collects over 6,500 items for needy children

Contributed by Five Points Association

The Five Points School Supply Drive, held on August 1, 2008, once again attracted numerous giving Columbians to the fountain in Five Points. More...

Read and Romp family event

Contributed by Reach Out and Read- South Carolina

Reach Out and Read- South Carolina announces the 4th annual Read and Romp Family Benefit Event. Read and Romp will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 1- 4 pm at the S.C. More...

Class of 2008 earns scholarships worth $767 million

Five-year total tops $3 billion
Contributed by South Carolina Department of Education

South Carolina's high school seniors in the Class of 2008 won a record $767 million in college scholarships, the highest one- year total since the state began tracking the information seven years ago. More...

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Sports

Post 79 celebrates another successful baseball season

Story and Photos by David Martin

On Monday, August 4, 2008, American Legion Post 79 in West Columbia celebrated the end of another season of American Legion baseball. More...

Girls on the Run

By Michael Orr

This fall, girls ages 8- 12 will learn about physical and mental health, improve their self- esteem, and embrace individuality all while training to run in a 5k in December. More...

Sertoma kicks off Sportsarama

Contributed by Richland Sertoma Club

The 48th annual Sportsarama, the high school football jamboree co- sponsored by Richland School District One and the Richland Sertoma Club, kicks off Saturday, August 16 at Memorial Stadium. More...

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Public Notices

Public Notices

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MASTER'S SALE 08-CP-40-2626 By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company on behalf of the Certificate-holders GSAMP Trust 2005-HE3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE3 against, Mari More...

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