September 4, 2009 RSS feed / News

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Which bridge was burned to stop Gen. Sherman?

Contributed by USC News
South Carolinians will have the opportunity to see a Palmetto State history sleuth in action on PBS's popular series, "The History Detectives," airing at 9 pm Monday, September 7 on SC- ETV. Dr. More...

NAI Avant breaks ground for Pure Fishing, Inc.

Contributed by NAI Avant

NAI Avant recently brokered the sale of a 80,313 square foot office building located in the South Carolina Research Park in Northeast Columbia. More...

Riverbanks, a plus for our economy

Contributed by Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Riverbanks' operating budget for fiscal year 2008 was $8.1 million and during that time period attendance was 922,665 (955,542 visited the Zoo in 2009). More...

Protect yourself from Swine Flu

Contributed by DHEC

South Carolina has recorded its first death associated with novel H1N1 influenza (swine flu), the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced. More...

Rehoboth United Church celebrates 44 years

Contributed by Rohoboth United Church

The Rehoboth United Church celebrated 44 years August 23 at the 11 am service at 1912 Cushman Drive, the final service at this location. The keynote speakers was Dr. More...

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...

Forest Acres photos needed

Warner M. Montgomery is writing a history of Forest Acres and needs photos of homes, churches, businesses, and people. Please bring the photograph to the office of The Columbia Star, 723 Queen Street, any weekday between 9 am and 5 pm. More...

Good News

The 2010 Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a cold, snowy winter for South Carolina and a cool wet summer. The 218- year- old North American icon will be released September 8, 2009, for $5.99. More...

The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store needs clothes

Contributed by Salvation Army

In this economy people from all walks of life are shopping at The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store where they can find affordable professional and blue collar attire. More...


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