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Providence Hospitals inducted two physicians into the Society of St. Luke, a program that celebrates and honors selected members of the Providence medical staff. Established in 2003, The Society of St. Luke recognizes physicians for their distinguished service to their patients, the mission of the hospitals and their service to the community. More ... On April 28, majolica collector and a close friend of Ubaldo Grazia's, Gail Jeter, hosted a collection of Grazia's majolica pieces in her home in downtown Columbia. While commonly overlooked and under appreciated, the history of ceramics is one that is so vital to the development of civilization and man. More ... April 30, 2009, was Charles Wadsworth's final appearance as conductor of world- class chamber music groups, which have appeared in Columbia for nearly a decade. Wadsworth was given keys to the city by Columbia Mayor Bob Coble at the Columbia Museum of Art following a performance of a chamber music quartet under Wadsworth's direction. More ... Over the past 12 years sculpture has become something of a passion for the residents of Summerville. What began as a request from a citizen during a town meeting has blossomed into a collection of 19 public sculptures and the only sculpture only art show on the East Coast, the Sculpture in the South Show & Sale, which takes place May 16 and 17. More ... Meet Bob Bob is a talented and interesting member of the canine species. He's as big and brown as a bear but as gentle as a lamb as long as you don't discuss politics. I can't say for sure, but I think Bob is a Republican because the merest mention of the current administration elicits a deep menacing growl from this normally affable fellow. More ... The Banfield Charitable Trust (BCT)has announced a new program, Pet Peace of Mind, which recognizes and actively supports the unique bond between hospice patients and their pets. The nationwide program launched May 1 and aligns with the BCT's mission to fund or administer programs to keep pets and families together. More ... Cinnamon's previous owners moved away and left her behind to fend for herself. Kindhearted neighbors fed her leftovers, but mostly she scavenged for the small amounts of food that kept her alive. When it came time to deliver her puppies, she had them under the neighbor's shed. More ... The Columbia Star welcomes Jake Dixon, the new canine member of the Dixon pack. Jake is a miniature Australian shepherd. Readers can look forward to stories of Jake and the Chi by John Dixon. More ... Faith Nolan Divesek was the very first female deputy sheriff hired by Sheriff Frank Powell in 1973. Her contributions then have impacted how law enforcement serves today. She is now retired. More ... Historic Columbia Foundation recognized exemplary preservation projects during its annual Preservation Awards May 4 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Cardinal Bernardin Center at 1529 Assembly Street. The Center was one of eight local projects recognized during the Foundation's 2009 Preservation Awards. More ... |
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