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February 13, 2009

City $50 million in the hole

Is there any wonder why the city has a crime problem plus a litany of complaints about underfunded public services, and still a money problem? — Councilman Kirkman Finlay III

Wednesday morning, February 11, 2009, at City Hall, Columbia City Council member Kirkman Finlay III said it straight: "Let's make sure we understand this. From the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, until the end of the fiscal year 2006- 2007, we have it on audited books, finally, that the City of Columbia spent about $39 million more than it took in. More...

Humanitarian of the Year

Contributed by United Way of the Midlands

At the 25th Anniversary of the United Way of the Midlands Humanitarian of the Year award, the Palmetto Society will recognize Martha Scott Smith for her outstanding servant leadership to the Midlands community. More...

Stepping out at the Salsa Social

By Josh Cruse

The Capital Senior Center (CSC) hosted a Salsa Social on Saturday, February 7, 2009. The event started with two different class sessions and culminated with an opportunity for the participants to show off what they had learned with a dance. More...

News

•	A 21st century partnership offers adult students more choices

For 139 years, Allen University has been a stand- alone traditional university. Now, in the 21st century, it is expanding its reach by partnering with South Carolina Technical Schools and community colleges with a totally new curriculum designed for on- line education. More...

•	Love is blind

•	Meet the Star's Dream Team

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Business

•	Developers save history and money

Three Columbia real estate developers have joined forces under the name US Development, but the three have worked together before. David Bryant, Tom Prioreschi, and Jeff Prioreschi are known locally for their downtown, in- fill work. And their new venture, US Development, plans to be known nationally for their downtown, in- fill work, beginning in the Southeast. More...

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Briefs

•	Star Profile

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Society

•	Robert Eugene Bryson

September 23, 1968 - January 22, 2009

Loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009 from a tragic fall at his home in Malibu, California. Robert spent his formative years in Peachtree City, Georgia. He graduated from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. More...

•	Plowing, Praying, Paying, and Poisoning: A Lower Richland family thrives

•	Miss Kennedy and Mr. Fuller plan June 2009 wedding

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Opinion

•	Thirty- something speaks

Stimulate me!

Some think of President Obama as the Messiah, but I'm pretty sure his new job is going to be a lot tougher than that. Jesus could command the wind and the water. He could feed thousands with a few loaves of bread and a couple of fish. Jesus could walk on water and turn it into wine, but I'm afraid some people are expecting much more than that from our new president. More...

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

•	Call the Cops!

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Sports

•	Hall bowlers are state champs!

The Heathwood Hall Highlanders rolled a three- game 368 January 29 to defeat Glenforest School (327) for the 2009 SCISA State Title. More...

•	Blue Devils bedevil Bearcats

•	Cardinals clinch region

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Education

•	Eastminster Troop 10 scouts awarded rank of Eagle Scout

William Alexander Kennedy, William Perrin Griffin and Ladson McCutchen Harvin, members of Eastminster Troop 10, were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a court of honor January 11, 2009, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable by a Boy Scout. More...

•	Bridge Creek third graders learn about Native Americans

•	Padget runner- up in poetry contest

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Travel

•	On the Erie Canal

Part 12: A romantic conclusion

Our great Erie Canal adventure concluded at a castle on Seneca Lake, one of the Finger Lakes. At the end of the Ice Age, glaciers moved down from the Arctic taking great chunks of land with them. When the ice melted, lakes dammed by glacial moraine remained. More...

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Two Hours From Home

•	An All- American City on the shores of Lake Hartwell

Anderson, South Carolina Driving Distance: 2 Hours 7 minutes from Columbia

Anderson, South Carolina, is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the shores of beautiful Lake Hartwell in an area commonly known as the Upstate. It's just a two hour drive from Columbia and two major metropolitan areas - Atlanta and Charlotte. More...

•	Sightseeing in Landrum, SC

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Events

•	SCSC brings Romeo and Juliet to Hammond School

The South Carolina Shakespeare Company announces its second show for the 2008- 2009 theatrical season, Romeo and Juliet. The SCSC will be presenting this production at an indoor venue. The SCSC has been invited to be Artists- in- Residence at Hammond School. More...

•	Columbia choirs lift their voices to help homeless

•	It's happening right here in your community

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Government

•	To be or not to be

West End: Village on the Congaree

The city of West Columbia held a public information meeting on February 4, 2009, at 6 pm entitled "Choosing a Brand Name." The purpose of the meeting was to enlist community input in identifying a designation that citizens and visitors could associate with businesses in West Columbia's shopping district. More...

•	City looks for Commission members

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Public Notices

•	Public Notices

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, More...

•	LEGAL NOTICE

•	PUBLIC HEARING

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Beauty in the Backyard

•	Love is in the air

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself." — Josh Billings Love is in the Air! And it is not just because of Valentines Day! How can you say "I love you" to your dog this season of love? By getting him/her spay/neutered of course! More...

•	Congratulations!

•	Love means sharing

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