I’ve just read the news release from the S.C. Department of Education quoting State Superintendent Zais that South Carolina will NOT apply for the next round of Race to the Top funds being offered by the U.S. Department of Education. More...

State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais said May 25 that South Carolina would not participate in a new round of the federal Race to the Top program that was announced by the U.S. Department of Education. More...

Josh [Cruse] Thanks for the very nice article in the Columbia Star concerning the Hall of Fame. It’s very much appreciated and will make a fine keepsake for me and my family. More...

The Columbia Council of Neighborhoods ( CCN) attended the 36th Annual Neighborhoods, USA Conference (NUSA) in Anchorage, Alaska, May 25-28. During the conference, it was announced that neighborhoods in the City of Columbia earned two major awards. More...

The Five Points Rotary Club heard from former House Speaker Newt Gingrich during a Friday, May 27, lunch at the convention center on Lincoln Street. The place was packed with about as many guests as members. More...

There are many codes and ordinances that Columbia residents must follow in order to live in the city. More...

Inducting laureates annually since 1985, Junior Achievement’s South Carolina Business Hall of Fame celebrated its three new honorees Thursday night, May 26, at the convention center on Lincoln Street. More...

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Jason Bradley, associate general counsel for Blue- Cross BlueShield of S.C., was named Board Member of the Year by Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM). More...

May 20 marked the end of spring practice for many of the high schools in Columbia. Three questions for Dreher, Richland Northeast, and Spring Valley were answered this spring. More...

BOOKS Book Fair for “Already Enjoyed” books will be held Thursday, June 30, 4-7 p.m., Cecil Tillis Center, 2111 Simpkins Lane. 553-1814. CHILDREN/FAMILY More...

Private Portions announces the release of the Completely Normal Activity web series’ official trailer available to view online at www.completelynormalactivity.com in HD which stars Columbia native Martha Hearn. More...

Welcome to the 60s when Hairspray will continue to rock Workshop Theatre for additional performances June 8-11. It’s a comic, affectionate story of inspiration with a heart as big as its heroine, whose love of dance creates social change. More...

The Friends of Juvenile Justice (FJJ) is excited to be one of two Midlands non-profit organizations to benefit from funds raised during the recent Palmetto Half Marathon. More...

Note: This series first appeared in The Columbia Star in 2001 soon after Linda and I returned from an illegal trip to Cuba. In celebration of President Obama’s opening of Cuba to Americans, I am republishing the articles. More...

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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...