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Young philanthropist begins Clothed in Hope

Contributed by USC News

Retail students at the University of South Carolina are creating a new pattern for their semi-annual fashion show. More...

Opinion/Crime

We are in an infrastructure crisis that can be fixed

By: Senator Larry Grooms, chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee and Steering Committee Member of Building America’s Future – South Carolina

As with the rest of the nation, South Carolina is facing crisis-like conditions on several fronts. Unemployment hovers around 11 percent, and education remains a constant debate. More...

Veterans honored at Capital City Club

Photo and story contributed by Billy Rawl

The Capital City Club hosted its fourth annual Veterans’ Day Celebration Friday November 18, 2011. The dinner program began with mess call by bugler SGT Tim Couch. More...

Correction

In the November 18, 2011, edition, the story Museum founder honored by Albion College by Warner M. Montgomery inferred that David Sennema was the “Founder” of the State Museum. More...

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Government / Neighborhood

Columbia gets pedicabs and food trucks

By John Temple Ligon

Columbia City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night, November 15. More...

Three groups combine to reduce pollution and increase water quality

RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING

By Mike Cox

At the Richland County Council meeting this week, students from Horrell Hill Elementary School read remarks about their experience celebrating Farm City Week. More...

Shandon Neighborhood Association discusses options to prevent flooding

By Josh Cruse

On September 25 the Shandon neighborhood was greatly affected by a rain storm that resulted in flooding. More...

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Business

USC journalists return for recognition

By John Temple Ligon
templel@thecolumbiastar.com

What most people have always called the JSchool in the basement of USC’s Frank McGuire Arena is officially known as the College of Mass Communications and Information Studies under Dean Charles Bierbauer. More...

Briefs

by John Temple Ligon

Economic forecast More...

Folks about town

McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. ( The McKay Firm) has received recognition in U. S News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” publication. More...

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Society

Dr. Jacob Leonard Balser

Dr. Jacob Leonard Balser, retired Columbia dentist, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. More...

Music boxes make musical memories

By Jackie Perrone

Nina McGregor Brown knows which music box in her collection is her favorite. “Mem’ries,” she says without hesitation. “That’s what all of these mean to me. I have a story to go with each one.” More...

Historic Columbia celebrates 50 years

By Anita Baker

The Historic Columbia Foundation was formed in November 1961 by a group of individuals working to save the Ainsley Hall House from demolition. More...

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Events

Holiday Events in Cayce Thursday, December 1, 6 p.m., 34th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony sponsored by The Woman’s Club of Cayce will include a community reception and is free to the public. More...

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Home & Garden

Bewitched by Hearts-ABursting at Belser Arboretum

Stopping to smell the flowers

By Arlene Marturano www.scga rdenlea rning.com

On every visit to Belser Arboretum in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood of Columbia, I find a magical must have. More...

Star Chefs

Contributed by allrecipes.com

Red Velvet Cupcakes 1/2 cup butter1-1/2 cups white sugar2 eggs1 cup buttermilk1 oz. red food coloring1 tsp. vanilla extract1-1/2 tsp. baking soda1 Tbsp. white vinegar 2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup unsweetenedcocoa powder1 tsp. salt More...

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Public Notices

MASTER'S SALE More...

Public Notices - Master’s Sales

MASTER'S SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Any Heir- at- law or Devisees of the Estate of Jeffery W. More...

Public Notices

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC More...

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Columbia police chief named Chief of the Year

Contributed by South Carolina Law Enforcement Victim Advocate Association

Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott has been named as the 2011 Chief of the Year by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Victim Advocate Association (LEVA). More...

News

Lutheran Seminary president to retire

By Jackie Perrone

Dr. Marcus Miller describes himself as “a doer, not a writer.” Others call him a people person, who enjoys interaction with the people around him while pursuing academic goals. More...

Congratulations to Pets Inc. for 20 years of service

Pets Inc. is celebrating 20 years of serving the Midlands. More...

don’t Pick up the Ham with Your Fingers

Contributed by Earth Mover Press

Several Midlands residents are among 18 South Carolinians with artwork featured in a new book from Earth Mover Press. More...

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Commentary

Cartoon

Full Story

Silent auctions stimulate sad stories

I’m just saying...

Julia Rogers Hook

Silent charity auctions are brutal. More...

Overprotectiveness makes us crazy

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

Mike Cox

I watched a shocking event last week at the Greenwood Wal Mart. A young mother approached her auto transporting a baby in an infant carrier, one of the few remaining newborn care items still recognizable from my sons’ babyhood. More...

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Education

Richland One’s 12th Annual Lights On afterschool event a success

Richland One, along with school districts around the nation, celebrated the importance of afterschool programs during the 12th annual Lights On Afterschool event on October 20. More...

Seven Heathwood Hall seniors recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program

Contributed by Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

Seven seniors at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program, with four semifinalists and three earning commendation. More...

Richland Two offers baccalaureat Continuum at three schools

Contributed by Richland School District Two

Richland School District Two now offers the International Baccalaureate Continuum at Windsor Elementary, E. L. Wright Middle, and Richland Northeast High School. More...

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Sports

Skyhawks fly back to title game

Story and Photos by Mike Maddock

The Augusta Christian Lions struck first against the five-time defending SCISA 3A champion Hammond Skyhawks at Hammond Friday November 11, but the Skyhawks rattled off 49 unanswered points and coasted into their sixth straight final with an eventual More...