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FINALLY!

This story contains a video Cardinal Newman seniors Timmy Cunningham (left), and Alexa Barnes, Andrea Martin, and Rebecca Brown (right) hoist the 2011 Boys’ and Girls’ SCISA 3A Soccer Championship trophies after defeating the Pinewood Prep boys’ and girls’ teams 3–0 and 2–1 r More...

Travel to Uganda with Caroline Burns

Editor’s note: Caroline Burns attended Satchel Ford Elementary, Crayton Middle, and A. C. Flora High School (2006) and the College of Charleston (2010). More...

Opinion/Crime

Boeing has the right to choose a right–to–work state

By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller

South Carolina is what’s known as a “right to work” state meaning workers can’t be forced to join a union. More...

Call your lawmaker about School Choice H.3407

By Neil Mullen, South Carolinians for Responsible Government

The House will vote on School Choice ( H. 3407) late this week or early next week. It could happen at a moment’s notice. Contact your lawmaker now and demand they stand up for educational freedom. More...

Look who’s calling the President “assassin”

By Robert Morrison

Michael Moore was all the rage at the Democratic National Convention a few years back. His conspiratorial “documentary” (try schlockumentary) called Fahrenheit 911 was shown to convention bigs who praised it lavishly. More...

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Commentary

Cartoon

Full Story

The man with the posthole diggers

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

The man was weathered with arms like steel cables. A sweat stained cap sat on his head. Faded work clothes and worn, dirty boots completed his ensemble. His eyes revealed a life of hard work. He seemed capable of 20 more years of the same. More...

Making friends, breaking jaws

40–Something
Mike Maddock
mikem@thecolumbiastar.com

My wife can make friends in line at the grocery store. More...

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Education

Troop 397 member receives Eagle Scout

Mac Kelley–Stover received his Eagle pin at an Eagle ceremony at Troop 397, Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church April 16, 2011. More...

Heathwood Hall dedicates Goodall Bell Tower in honor of John Goodall Crosthwaite

Contributed by Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School has dedicated its recently completed Goodall Bell Tower in honor of graduating senior John Goodall Crosthwaite. More...

Kids in Print 2011

Courtnie Wooten, fifth grade student from Congaree Elementary School, proudly displays her illustration of a castle that was published by the Richland County Library's Kids In Print (2011 Edition). More...

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Sports

Cavaliers eliminate Spring Valley

Story and Photos By Tim Gochnaur

The third time was the charm, finally, for the Dorman Cavaliers boys’ tennis team. More...

Bearcats advance to third round but fall to St. James

By Josh Cruse

The Brookland–Cayce Lady Bearcats advanced to the third round of the 3A playoffs following a 2–0 win over the Bluffton Bobcats Wednesday, May 11. More...

Falcons down Darlington, fall to Sharks

By Amanda Kelley Courtesy of The Myrtle Beach Herald

Editor’s Note: The A. C. Flora Falcons advanced with a chance to win the Lower State Championship by beating Darlington 6– 1 Wednesday , May 11. They traveled to St. James Friday, May 13 but had to beat the Sharks twice to advance. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Bel Canto Singers of Nassau, The Bahamas presents Music for All Times IV

Contributed by Brian Murrell

The Bel Canto Singers of Nassau, The Bahamas will present Music for All Times IV Friday, June 3, at 7:30 p.m., at The Episcopal Church of St. Simon St. Jude Episcopal Church, 1110 Kinley Road, Irmo. More...

Much Ado About Nothing at Saluda Shoals Park

Contributed by Saluda Shoals Foundation

The Saluda Shoals Foundation, Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission, Lexington Medical Center and The South Carolina Shakespeare Company will present Much Ado About Nothing, May 27, 28, and 29, at 7:30 p.m. More...

Homeless Helping Homeless Garden Party celebrates one year anniversary

Contributed by Homeless Helping Homeless (HHH)

Homeless Helping Homeless of Columbia (HHH) is throwing a Garden Party Saturday, May 21 at 2 p.m. in its Community Garden to celebrate its one year anniversary. More...

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Travel

In Search of Uncle Remus

Conclusion: “Don’t Fling away de empty wallet.”
By Warner M. Montgomery
WarnerM@ TheColumbiaStar.com

Joel Chandler Harris grew up a poor shy boy surrounded by the sons of wealthy cotton plantation owners and their classical libraries. At the Eatonton post office, he was befriended by the postmaster who gave him discarded newspapers and magazines. More...

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RCSD, physically fit and well equipped

Investigator to swim in World Games
By Sheriff Leon Lott

As Sheriff of Richland County, I encourage members of our department to find ways to dedicate themselves to making positive changes in our communities. I am incredibly proud of how our department members are making commitments to make a difference. More...

Blue Check Device identifies suspect quickly

Contributed by RCSD

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott unveiled new mobile technology May 12 that will greatly enhance the department’s ability to capture criminals and identify suspects. More...

Famously Hot Historically Cool for 225 Years

Snapshots of Columbia From Columbia Revisited, 2010 By Warner M. Montgomery & John A. “Al” Montgomery

Our nation’s first planned city, Columbia, was one of the first to have “zoning” regulations. Those who bought lots during the auctions of 1786 were required to build homes within two years. More...

News

Northeast Presbyterian Church

Places of worship
By Jackie Perrone

In 1979 a 31–year–old young seminarian was studying hard and serving as an unordained part time ministry assistant at a fledgling Presbyterian church in northeast Columbia. More...

A Night to Remember

Most Creative – Gladys Hallback Most Likely to Recall Church History – Emma Jenkins
By Delores Gordon

Everyone laughed as Barbara Gregg, the lady in red, gave a little kick as she went up to receive her certificate. More...

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Government / Neighborhood

City manager proposes budget

By John Temple Ligon

At City Hall on Tuesday night, May 17, Steve Gantt, city manager, presented the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2011/2012 during a public hearing. More...

Forest Acres City Council continues discussion of Forest Lake Place Bridge

By Cathy Cobbs

The Forest Acres City Council, at its May 10 meeting, discussed the ongoing issue of Forest Lake Place Bridge, which was closed in February to vehicle traffic by state investigators because of safety issues. More...

Officer speaks to Forest Acres Neighborhood Assocation about crime deterrents

By Josh Cruse

Since March 16, the Forest Acres Community has faced a rash of burglaries. More...

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Business

Assessor explains tax position

Editor’s Note: Richland County Assessor John Cloyd has recently been challenged by irate taxpayers. The taxpayers complain their property is worth less than the taxed value and therefore should be down– valued and taxed less. More...

Briefs

by John Temple Ligon

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Folks about town

Rev. Dr. Ronald Rinn has received the John Bachman Award for Distinguished Leadership, the highest non– academic award given by Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. Will iam A. More...

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Society

Book festival draws over 150 S.C. talents

By Anita Baker

The 15th Annual SC Book Festival, sponsored by the Humanities Council of South Carolina, was held May 13– May 15 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. More...

Miss McCoy and Mr. McKinney wed in Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Mr. and Mrs. William Edward McKinney were married Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. The six o’clock wedding ceremony was officiated by The Reverend Charles Meyer Davis Jr. More...

Palmetto Opera pulls it off

By John Temple Ligon, Palmetto Opera Board member

Grand opera production is a challenge, an expensive challenge. More...

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Events

Events

ANNOUNCEMENT Bluff Road Park will be closed beginning June 1. The public will not have access to the building or grounds (playground, athletic fields, walking trail). More...

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Home & Garden

Wild, Weedy, and Ornamental

Stopping to smell the flowers
By Arlene Marturano marturanoa@yahoo.com

The wild, the weedy and the ornamental isn’t a description of neighborhood teens. Chances are somewhere in your neighborhood common yarrow, Achillea millefolium, is thriving. More...

Good gardens make good neighborhoods

By Arlene Marturano marturanoa@yahoo.com

Good gardens make good neighborhoods is especially true in Columbia’s historic Old Shandon and Heathwood communities. More...

Star Chefs

Chili–Barbecued Chicken More...

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Public Notices

Public Notices

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC More...

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of R More...

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that Fast Point intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of Beer, and Wine Only at 5318 Fairfield Rd., Columbia, SC 29203. More...

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