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January 29, 2010

Columbians step up to the cause

Plane is loaded and headed to Haiti

The overcast skies that threatened rain at any moment didn’t deter Columbia residents from turning out in huge numbers Saturday to donate clothes, non–perishable foods, medical supplies, and toiletries for victims of the Haitian Earthquake. More...

Sheriff Leon Lott gives State of the County Address

By Sheriff Leon Lott

When I took the helm in 1997, we committed to implementing problem solving community oriented policing in the County. Our objectives have and will continue to include, not exclude, citizens in reducing crime and creating safer communities. More...

Stacks of money found in SC State House

Photo and story by Julia Rogers Hook

When you walk into one of the back rooms at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History and see a table spread with paper money dating back to the 1700s, visions of horse–drawn carriages and ladies in hoop skirts come to mind. The money is old, moldy, and filled with the rich history of the South. More...

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News

•	Women, take care of yourselves first

Chiropractor, psychologist, and financial analyst hold wellness seminar

When women get a chance to socialize and learn about spiritual, physical, and financial health all in one day, it’s a recipe for success. Add in munchies and a free massage, and you can’t miss. More...

•	“Helping the Hurting” addresses issues addressing mental illness

•	Crystal Dawkins’ alleged killer goes to trial in February

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Business

•	Motor Supply Bistro roaring along for two decades

During an era where, beset by rising food costs and shrinking profits, restaurants are falling by the wayside, the Vista’s Motor Supply Company Bistro is not just surviving, but thriving. And the constant thread that ties Motor Supply to its success, according to its owner Eddie Wales, is that there are no constants. More...

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Briefs

•	David Jones of Stee–Rike 3

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Society

•	SC Women Honor Valor

The women of South Carolina and patriotic leaders representing every organization imaginable from the mountains to the sea gathered at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center to honor America’s Greatest Heroes, the recipients of the Medal of Honor. More...

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Opinion

•	Buffoons and the Cigarette Tax

When I first arrived in South Carolina some 11 years ago, I was astonished to find that the vast majority of the citizens felt that both chambers of the South Carolina Legislature were a group of buffoons. That seemed to me to be very harsh and unfair. More...

•	People should be held accountable

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Cartoon

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Sports

•	Highlanders take two from Cardinal Newman

A’ja Wilson had 14 points and 13 rebounds as the Heathwood Hall Lady Highlanders staved off a furious second–half rally by the Cardinal Newman Lady Cardinals to win 33–32 Friday, January 22 at Heathwood Hall. More...

•	2nd half run helps Dreher over B–C

•	Canzater leads Eagles over Bearcats

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Education

•	Do you have one hour to give?

Killian Elementary is seeking volunteers to work with students in their REACH (Readers Enthusiastic About Climbing High- er) program. This academic mentoring program pairs a student who needs help in reading with a community member who wants to help a child become more successful in school. The goal is to accelerate student achievement. More...

•	Bridge Creek Elementary fourth grader wins first place in library contest

•	Sandlapper Elementary first graders hold “Art from the Heart” auction

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Travel

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India

Varanasi

Editor’s note: Sydney Kornegay was one of the first Cub Reporters for The Columbia Star while she was a student at A.C. Flora High School where she More...

•	An Interlude in France

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Events

•	Miss Mona’s girls are back in town!!

Workshop Theatre brings “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” back to Columbia January 29 through February 13. The high–spirited comedy has thrilled audiences around the world and was one of Columbia’s biggest hits 10 years ago. Well, the ladies of the “Chicken Ranch” are back in town and ready to open up for business! More...

•	“Pounding Nails” at Trustus Theatre

•	Camden Community Theatre presents “On Golden Pond”

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Government

•	Six neighborhood associations host mayoral forum

The following neighborhood associations have joined together to host a forum for all mayoral candidates on Thursday, February 4, at 7 pm at Eastminster Presbyterian Church on Trenholm Road. Brad Warthen, formerly editor of The State newspaper (bradwarthen.com/), will moderate the forum. Forest Hills Pinehurst Heathwood Heathwood West Melrose Tanglewood More...

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Public Notices

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Beauty in the Backyard

•	Growing communiti

Stopping to smell the flowers

Community gardens are growing across the Midlands. One of the best ways to get to know your neighbors is by sharing the enterprise of gardening with them. The first of a series of seminars on community garden planning was presented at the Green Quad Residence Hall and Garden on the University of South Carolina campus January 23. More...

•	Riverbanks Zoo introduces new joey

•	Star Chefs

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