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August 28, 2009

Students battle for coach to shave his legs at pep rally?

Friday night, August 28, Richland Northeast will play Spring Valley at Harry Parone Stadium at 7:30. This football rivalry is not only on the field but off of the field as well. During the game, students will be collecting money for either side for CCKC. At the end of every quarter, an announcement will be made of which school is in the lead for donations. More...

Bomb scare did not stop Trustus

Couple celebrates 25 years

Contributed by Trustus Theatre

Trustus Theatre is celebrating its 25th season by bringing some Trustus classics back to the main stage as well as producing four exciting musicals including the Southeastern professional premiere of Jonathan Larson's contemporary musical classic, Rent. The Vista- based theatre is also bringing some of Columbia's favorite Trustus alumni back to the Capitol city. More...

Walk the path of life August 30

By Cathy Cobbs

Two years ago, Lake Katherine resident Latan Chambers Cox was fighting for her life after being diagnosed with breast cancer. On August 30, Cox, along with 175 fellow walkers, will be celebrating life. More...

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News

•	Columbia ranks 9th in the nation in the rate of new AIDS cases annually

Hundreds of people gathered in the Drew Wellness Center in Columbia Tuesday, August 18, 2009, to hear from leaders in the fight against HIV/AIDS in our state. More...

•	Visit or paint the oldest building in Richland County

•	Forest Acres photos needed

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Business

•	Lawyers honoring valor

The Medal of Honor Convention is scheduled for Charleston next year, September 29 through October 3, 2010. Co- sponsored by The Citadel and the S.C. State Guard, the convention is rarely held in a city Charleston's size. This September 15, for example, is the opening day in Chicago for the 2009 Medal of Honor Convention. In 2008 it was in Denver, Colorado. More...

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Briefs

•	Alecia Morgan of Carter Todd Associates

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Society

•	History of Columbia class begins September 15

Historic Columbia Foundation presents "People, Places, and Progress of Early Columbia, 1600-1850," a six- part lecture series hosted by Dr. Warner Montgomery, local historian and publisher. More...

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Opinion

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Cartoon

Full Story

•	It's not a criticism; It's an observation

•	Thirty- something speaks

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Sports

•	Rough start for Falcons

Intending to build a first- class program at A.C. Flora, first- year coach Dean Howell and his staff aren't going to let teachable moments pass this season. So, moments after a season opening 42- 7 loss to reigning Class 2A champion Dillon, the Falcons players divided by position and huddled with their position coaches for several minutes. More...

•	Highlander Jamboree kicks off SCISA season

•	Richland One chooses Coaches of the Year

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Education

•	Columbia students receive Joan Brady scholarships

S.C. Representative Joan Brady annually awards three scholarships to young women in House District 78 graduating from a local high school and attending an in- state college or university. "It is always a pleasure to recognize such outstanding young women in our community. More...

•	Gregory receives medical degree from USC

•	Richland One, Midlands Tech to offer fall adult ed classes

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Travel

•	A Middle East Expedi t ion

Part 23: Aj lun, Saladin's Castle

Ajlun (Ajloun) is a forested and mountainous Jordanian state on the east bank of the Jordan River about halfway between the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea and about 50 miles from Amman. The mountains reach a height of 5,500 feet and are snow- covered October through April, an unexpected bit of information. More...

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Two Hours From Home

•	Part 17: Kingville

Ask the most diehard lover of South Carolina geography where Kingville is and you will likely draw a blank stare. The tiny little rail stop in Lower Richland County on the edge of the Congaree National Park has literally dropped off the map, at least most road maps. More...

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Events

•	Let the seas on begin ...

Columbia City Ballet announces its 49th season

Columbia City Ballet announces its 2009- 2010 season with all performances held at the Koger Center for the performing arts. It all begins with Dracula: Ballet with a Bite, with student discount performance on Thursday, October 29 at 7:30pm. Every ticket purchased with a student ID is only $10. More...

•	Fall schedule for Columbia Music Festival Association

•	CMFA helps Delirium gets started

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Public Notices

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles(s) or other property are subject to towing, repair and/or storage liens, are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56- 5-5810, 56-5-5636 and 29-15- 10 SC Law as Amended, More...

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Beauty in the Backyard

•	Ikebana Chapter 182 celebrates 35 years

Ikebana Columbia Chapter 182 celebrated its 35th anniversary August 19 with a luncheon at the Asian garden at Riverbanks Botanical Garden. The Asian garden serves as a memorial to Ikebana Chapter 182 founders, Martha Plowden Neese and Adaline Martin Cochran, as well as all dedicated deceased members. More...

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