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. The old concession stand is recognizable; but a long way from serving up an order of fries. 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. The scoreboard is one of many exhibitions planned for the National Hydrogen Association Conference and Hydrogen Expo from March 30 to April 3 in Columbia. 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. Dunlap, who served under eight South Carolina governors for a total of 29 years in the Governor's office, 1951 to 1980. She is still playing bridge and enjoying life at the Presbyterian Community of Columbia. More...

For the fifth year, State Senators have passed a plan to protect South Carolina's teachers from violence in the classroom. The Teacher Protection Act of 2009 passed the Senate February 10 and now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration where it has continuously died in past years. More...

Covenant Classical Christian School's Junior Varsity Boys had another season for the record books. Finishing with an overall record of 13- 2, they clinched the title of Regular Season Champions and Overall Tournament Champions of Region III SCISA Class A competition. 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...

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. The first person we encountered was Joseph Hewes, a buddy of John Paul Jones and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. More...

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. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our moderate climate encourages year- round tourism. 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. Tickets are available at the Longstreet box office and at the Drayton Hall box office. More...

The City of Columbia has begun a nationwide search for the city manager position. Serving as the City's chief executive officer to the mayor and city council, the ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university, 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. There will be a sealed bid sale on March 10, 2009 at 11:00 am @ Storage Express, 3400 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. 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...