Janet Swigler got an early start on all things Oriental. As the child of a traveling U.S. Air Force family, she lived in Japan for four years. Last spring, her interest in Tai Ji (or Tai Chi ) led her to visit China and Tibet. Now, as recipient of a Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund, she will spend 19 days in […]
Dream catchers
At 46 years old, golferTorri Hiett goes for the prosThe Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), fueled by an impressive group of young players, is extremely popular these days. Paula Creamer has a great game and coordinated pink outfits; Natalie Gulbis has fashion model looks and a reality TV show; Morgan Pressel has that kid sister demeanor we all find appealing. Then there’s Torri Hiett from Columbia. Hiett’s father introduced […]
Cardinal Newman makes plans to move
For over 40 years Cardinal Newman has been a familiar fixture in Forest Acres, but that will soon change. Current plans are to relocate to a site off Farrow Road in 2010 or 2011. A Blue Ribbon Committee of 68 parents, educators, and community members recently completed an intensive study to determine the best future course and location of Cardinal […]
Chief Federal Judge Joe Anderson’s portrait unveiled
Several hundred well- wishers attended the unveiling of Chief Federal Judge Joe Anderson’s portrait Wednesday evening, October 3, 2007, at the Columbia Museum of Art. After seven years as the chief federal judge, Anderson is returning to his full- time duties as a federal judge. The new chief federal judge is The Hon. David Norton.
Return of the Canine- Americans
Greetings loyal readers! After a lengthy hiatus, the Canine Americans have returned. For those of you who are new to the Star or to this column… I share my home with my parents, an older brother, and two very spoiled dogs. In the interest of political correctness and positive inter- species relations, I refer to the furry members of our […]
Business leaders and USC alumni welcome new dean of Moore School of Business, Dr. Hildy Teegan
Business leaders and USC alumni were invited to meet the new Moore School of Business Dean Dr. Hildy Teegen October 9, 2007, on the Moore School’s patio on College Street. Hosts were Darla D. Moore, Michael R. Brenan, Harris E. DeLoach Jr., and James H. Hodges. Before coming to USC, Dr. Teegan was director of the Center for International Business […]
Briefs
Steve Forbes on S.C. S.C.’s pro- business, pro- opportunity mindset is the biggest reason the state has become a magnet for investments like the $600 million vote of confidence it recently received from Jafza International, as The Charleston Regional Business Journal reported on what Steve Forbes, CEO of Forbes Inc., had to say about S.C. “S.C. has been a pioneer […]
Star Profile
Architect Scott GarvinThe Garvin Design Group, a collection of registered architects and support staff, is located in the building at the northwest corner of Lincoln Street and Gervais Street and on the second floor above Starbuck’s. Scott Garvin, CEO, and his firm crank out a surprising volume of commendable work. Garvin was born in Aiken, where his father still develops real estate […]
Folks about town
Dent Middle School’s Shine Magazine received an All- State Palmetto Award. Elizabeth G. Baxely,MD, received the Exemplary Teaching Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dwayne Eanes was promoted to manager, assurance & advisory services at Scott McElveen, L.L.P. Kathleen C.McKinney of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd was elected treasurer and will serve on the executive committee of the National Association […]