In the few weeks before Christmas, children all over the country are dreaming about the most magical morning of the year and the gifts they will receive. Hammond students Jordan Cox, Ann Gray Jumper, and Ted and Georgia Lydon were dreaming of Christmas too, but they also had something a bit more important on their minds. The students and their […]
Columbia sports trio sits on “The Front Row”
Three Columbia natives are hitting the airwaves January 2 with their new sports show called “The Front Row” on WIGL Bad Dog 93.9 FM. This Cinderella story began when Miller Communications of Orangeburg asked Chris Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, and Matt Younginer to fill in as hosts on a sports talk show covering the Clemson–Carolina football game. The four– hour show, […]
Columbians are SC Tennis Family of the Year
Having nine members actively participating in the US Tennis Association (USTA) has helped earn the Fowles and Britt family of Columbia the Southern Section 2005 Family of the Year award. The family, whose members are involved in a broad variety of tennis– related activities, learned of their statewide honor recently at an event on Hilton Head Island. They go to […]
On the air
Columbia Star reporter talks about the great outdoors with WatereeColumbia Star reporter talks about the great outdoors with Wateree’s Thomas Lanham During the primaries and the 2004 election, while working with Scholastic Magazine , I had my first experience with print and television media. Now I have been writing for The Columbia Star for just over a year. This past Saturday, I had my first experience with radio as […]
Lexington neighborhood appeals Congaree floodplain decision
Local residents concerned about potential Congaree River flooding filed an appeal December 20 of a judge’s ruling throwing out a 2001 floodmap. The map, published after years of study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was voided in November by US Judge Margaret Seymour, who found that FEMA failed to provide proper public notice during the mapping process. The […]
Booklovers continue 95–year–old tradition
To celebrate a 95–year tradition, a cadre of ladies, as amusing and colorful as the characters they have read about since they first gathered for a festive luncheon as members of the Current Literature Club. For nearly a century now, names of voracious readers and book lovers have filled club’s roster, and oftentimes membership in the organization has been passed […]
NBSC celebrates 100 years by donating trees
In celebration of the National Bank of SC’s 100th anniversary, the company donated 14 trees through The Forest Forever, a Columbia Tree & Appearance Commission Foundation. The ceremony was held December 14. Six southern magnolia trees were planted on Saluda Avenue from Blossom to Edisto Streets. “Giving back to the community has always been a part of NBSC’s mission,” NBSC […]
The Assembly holds its117th ball Dec.20 at theColumbia Marriot
The Assembly held its 117th annual ball Tuesday, December 20, 2005, at eight o’clock in the evening in the ballroom of the Columbia Marriott. Guests were received by Mrs. William Perry Cate, president, and Mr. Cate; Mrs. George Henry Bunch III, president–elect, and Mr. Bunch; and the debutante daughters and granddaughters of the members. The debutante daughters and granddaughters of […]
Current Literature Club history — 1910–2005
Ellen Verner Scoville recounts the high points of the Current Literature Club to members attending the 95th anniversary of the club.An excerpt from Ellen Verner Scoville’s talk “As you know, history is a list of true facts, a chronological record of significant facts, so I have to stick to what I’ve dug up in our minutes, and, therefore, will not be able to tell all the scandals about our own members as are in all the popular biographies being published […]
Petal Pushers Garden Club meets Dec. 15
The Petal Pushers Garden Club enjoyed a delightful luncheon at Spring Valley Club December 15, 2005. Hostesses were Frances Morris, Pattie Britt, Ruth Rachal, and Louise Grooms. After a brief business meeting, gifts were exchanged. Non–perishable food was collected for Hannah House. The Petal Pushers were well represented at the Standard Flower Show, “Holiday Symbols,” presented by the Council of […]