November 6, 2009 RSS feed / Opinion/Crime

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I am here because of War Hero High Pockets

Editor’s note: Corry E. Mason sent an excerpt from the book Ghost Soldiers: The Forgotten Epic Story of World War II's Most Dramatic Mission by Hampton Sides to The Columbia Star. Mason More...

It’s not a criticism; It’s an observation

Perception
By Mike Cox

A beat up pickup came into view as I rounded a curve a mile from home. The old guy driving was creeping along so I waited for him to get up to road speed. He never did. At one point I was coasting on flat ground and keeping up. More...

The dancer who couldn’t walk

Rollie is not 5 feet 9 inches tall as he claims. He’s so skinny that his friends call him “Runt.” He’s also a serious drunk. Here’s one incident Rollie will never forget. More...

Capital City Club honors members of U.S. Armed Forces

Contributed by the Capital City Club

In special recognition of veterans, as well as the men and women who currently serve in our nation’s armed forces, The Capital City Club of Columbia is poised to honor their service with its Second Annual Veterans Day Dinner Celebration on Wed More...

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Surviving Halloween

Several factors were cause for concern when my three kids, two dogs, and I ventured into the neighborhood this past Halloween night. More...

Veterans’ Day Parade and Memorial Service to be November 11, 2009

Contributed by City of Columbia

On Wednesday, November 11, Veterans Day activities will be held to honor area military veterans. A memorial service will be conducted at 10:30 am at the corner of Sumter and Washington Streets. More...


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