In the interest of expediency, the City of Columbia allows for no-bid contracts. The objective by all concerned is just to get the job done, and so the winners of the contracts proceed without haste, and the public is soon served. Problems occur, however, when there are campaign contributions by the winning contractors. That’s again-st the law. Typically contractors (such […]
A blaze of Glory
Eagle scout shows proper way to burn American flagAt 6 pm Sunday, April 2, 2006, Forest Acres City Hall was the site of a solemn ceremony planned by an extraordinary young man as his final Eagle Scout project. For Phillip Powell, a senior at AC Flora High School, life has always had special challenges, but he has never used those challenges as excuses. Instead, he views them as […]
TheColumbiaStar.com covers your neighborhood
Great news at The Columbia Star ! Our new website has been launched…at www.TheColumbiaStar.com . In addition to our weekly newspaper, you will find special stories and photographs for Downtown, Forest Acres, Shandon Plus, Lower Richland, Cayce-West Columbia, and Northeast. Schools and community organizations in these neighborhoods will also be featured. Remember: You meet the nicest people in The Columbia […]
Explorers honored in New York City
Explorers conduct archaeological survey in Guinea, West Africa, and find B-25 in Lake MurrayWarner M. Montgomery, John Hodge, Bill Vartorella of Camden, and Bob Seigler of Greenville, members of the Greater Piedmont Chapter of the Explorers Club, were honored at the Explorers Club annual convention in New York City. Montgomery re-turned Explorers Flag 147 and received a plaque honoring his leadership of the expedition to Guinea, West Africa, in January 2006. The team […]
Artist commissioned to paint B-25 for Bomb Island Grill
Contributed byJ. J. Casey Watercolorist J. J. Casey lives on Lake Murray and was commissioned to paint the B-25 for the Bomb Island Grill. She completed two watercolors of the bomber: “Bomb Island Sortie” and “Raiders Resurrection.” Bomb Island Sortie Casey’s painting “Bomb Island Sortie” depicts the Greenhouse Nose type B-25, the North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber, a major player […]
Rosewood Auction, a howling success
Rosewood School fans swarmed into the coop for their second annual auction last Saturday with pockets full of money. For four hours they enjoyed BBQ by Mike Capriotti, drinks by Liquid Assets, and music by Sugar Daddy. They walked out with auction items such as + A day with Andr Bauer + A weekend at Chris and Lynn Murray’s mountain […]
Blue Sky returns to Paint Five Points
One of Blue Sky’s new paintings on view at The Gourmet Shop in Five Points depicts an eerie orange sky following an unusual storm after it blew through the village several Decembers ago. The atmospheric condition captured in the painting also conveys one of the things the artist has missed most about Columbia. He and his wife Lynn relocated and […]
Corrections
TartanfestTartanfest, the 8th annual celebration of Scottish heritage and contributions to the quality of life in South Carolina, takes place at the South Carolina State Museum this Saturday, April 8, beginning with opening dedication ceremonies at 11 am on the lawn outside the museum entrance. Day-long Scottish music and dance performances, centered by a Tartan fashion show, conclude at 4:30. […]
Be a Big Brother or Big Sister
On March 28, 2006, a breakfast was held by the board members of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia to acquaint business leaders with the activities and importance of the organization. The goal of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to provide a mentor for every child who needs one. Speakers and a film showed how the successful program has […]
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The town of Shandon was established southeast of the City of Columbia in 1903 by Robert W. Shand, a developer, lawyer, and Civil War veteran. The first school in Shandon was built in 1906 at the northeast corner of Lee and Queen streets. It was called Shandon School and came under the the administration of S.M. Clarkson, Richland County Superintendent […]
