Scott Gaudi lived in South Carolina only a few months, but he has a fan club here led by two enthusiastic rooters: his parents, Bernard and Terri Gaudi. This club already enjoys national participation, one might even say out- of— this- world. More...
Standing among the scrub pines and underbrush, it is hard to imagine what this place once was. The asphalt remains intact and the concrete anchors that once supported bleachers are still substantial. More...
Cheri Standridge, executive director of the Greater Abbeville Chamber of Commerce has recently been diagnosed with a rare blood immune system disorder called T- LGL. More...
The Columbia Garden Club invites you to a Garden pARTy on Friday, March 6, 2009, at the historic Seibel's House from 7 - 10 pm. The event is to benefit the Historic Columbia Foundation's Garden Restoration Project. More...
The world's first hydrogen fuel- powered scoreboard is installed and working swimmingly on the shores of the Congaree at the new Carolina Stadium. More...
City needs every penny Bill Wellborn, researcher for the S.C. State Treasurer's Unclaimed Property Program, wants to alert the city about some of its Air South money in a holding pattern at the treasurer's office. More...
Patti McDougall owned and operated The Happy Cookers on Devine Street for 29 years. Having built an audience, a customer base of loyal diners and friends, McDougall wanted to pass the business to capable people. More...
Photo by Edward Burton Dawndy Mercer Plank featured Katherine Dunlap on the 6 o'clock news on Channel 10 Tuesday, February 24, Mrs. Dunlap's 101st birthday. Last year on her 100th birthday there was a story published in The Columbia Star about Mrs. More...
Photo contributed by Office of Lt. Governor Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer and Senator John Scott were honored to recognize Ellen Cooper with the Senior of the Day Award to recognize her dedication to serving the great state of South Carolina. More...
Thomas Bertram Horton Jr, beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and greatgrandfather, a true gentleman, wise, wonderful, and sweet and loved by all of his family and friends very deeply, died Monday afternoon in the Intensive Care Unit o More...
The University of South Carolina's Theatre South Carolina will stage Thornton Wilder's classic comedy, The Skin of Our Teeth, through March 1 at Drayton Hall. Show times are 8 pm Tuesday through Saturday and 3 pm Sunday. More...
Town Theatre brings to life the tunes of Buddy Holly and the Crickets, March 6- 21, Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 pm and Sunday matinees at 3 pm. More...
-ART Trenholm Artists Guild's 28th Annual Juried Show will be on display March 11 at the HoFP Gallery. 865-1431. The Museum will host Children's Art Workshop with Jeffery Callaham February 28 from 10 am- 2 pm. More...
Contributed by Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Driving Distance: 1 Hours 34 minutes from Columbia At first glance, you will see that Spartanburg is a beautiful community with more than just southern charm. More...
On a recent workday at the Carolina Children's Garden at Sandhills, Don Carter, agriculture assistant for Clemson Extension in Richland County, supervised master gardener volunteers in the pruning of shrubs, trees, and vines on site. More...
• Place a heating mat under seed trays and begin planting seeds indoors now. Keeping the soil warm will assist with faster germination and plants will develop a stronger root system. More...
In an effort to clean- up the multitude of newsstands and free publications at Trenholm Plaza, executives at Edens & Avant have eliminated all publications from the sidewalks of the shopping center. More...
Tuesday, February 10 was no ordinary Senior Night at Cardinal Newman School. The Cardinals were hosting rival Hammond and had a chance to clinch the region championship. More...
I only know of two billboards that are like drive- in movies in Columbia. They are on Gervais and Blossom streets. It is probably only the beginning. They are good for the advertisers and the billboard companies. More...
We are deeply involved in two wars, oil prices could skyrocket again at anytime, certain portions of the economy are a disaster, but the most important thing on some newscasts is what designer clothes will Mrs. More...
The Rosewood Community Council met February 19. One of the hot topics of the meeting was the merger of the Columbia Development Corporation and the South Columbia Development Corporation. More...
Roll call Vice Chairman W.J. "Buck" Buchanan called the meeting of the West Columbia Planning Commission to order at 6:03 pm February 23. Councilman L. Dale Harley was the only member of the public in attendance. More...
The Partners In Education Foundation is accepting applications for the 2009 Dr. John R. Stevenson Music Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Richland One high- school senior who plans to pursue post- secondary study in music. More...
Brownie Troop 2275 is giving back to their neighborhood. This year, they not only have done fun things for themselves, but also for their community. More...
With Tequila McNeal's 18 points leading the way, Dreher withstood Lake City's fourth quarter rally to advance to the 3A state quarterfinals with a 43- 38 home victory on Thursday, February 19. More...
On Friday, February 20, the Spring Valley Vikings defeated the Byrnes Rebels 70- 49. The Vikings had three players finish in double figures led by Shaquita Walker with 19. More...
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
The morning after Halloween, my wife Linda and I grabbed a quick breakfast at the Lord Proprietors Inn, where we had spent the night, then toured historic Edenton. More...
Contributed by Honor Flight SC & University of South Carolina
The Festival Planning and Management class of the University of South Carolina's School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management is raising $50,000 in order to sponsor and send approximately 100 of South Carolina's World War II veterans to see t More...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Storage Express will hold a ppublic Sale to enforce a lien imposed on said property. As described below, pursuant to the South Carolina Self Storage Facility Act. SC Code Sections 30-20-10 to 39-20-50. More...
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