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January 15, 2010 / Opinion/Crime

Stop crashes; obey the rules

Don’t drink and drive... Wear seat belts... Don’t speed...

Contributed by Rotarians of the Eau Clair / North Columbia Club (District 7770)

Major Leroy Taylor of the South Carolina Highway Patrol Region 1 Commander spoke to The Rotary Club of Eau Claire/North Columbia 7770 January 5, 2010. More...

Forty– something

Only dogs have their day

By Mike Maddock

I’m pretty sure my grandmother loved me when she was alive, but I’m positive she loved my dog J.J. more. More...

Melrose Heights Neighborhood Association meets

By Josh Cruse

In 2009 car break–ins were a big problem in Columbia, and according to Richland County Officer Kevin Stegall it is still an issue in Columbia. More...

Economic incentives could cost taxpayers for years to come

Imagine a business plan based on overly optimistic results, an underreporting of costs and a desire to conceal essential data from key stakeholders. More...

South Carolina fails American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control Annual Report Card

South Carolina failed every category in the American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control 2009 report, released January 12. More...

To have a strong mayor is the question

By John Temple Ligon

Roll call Columbia City Council convened for its work session on the third floor of City Hall at 9 am, Wednesday, January 13. All members were present: Kirkman Finlay III, Tameika Isaac Devine, E. W. More...

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

Football season summary

By Mike Cox

On the day the college football season ended the chairman of the BCS announced a playoff would bring more injuries, de–emphasize academics, and minimize the regular season. More...