Business editor plays lobbyist for feature film
By John Temple Ligon temple@thecolumbiastar.com
      The movie being filmed in Columbia, Nailed, is a $25 million feature with Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Biel. Gyllenhaal plays a newcomer Congressman from Indiana, and Biel is the "nailed" waitress storming Washington for improved healthcare delivery.
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Briefs
by John Temple Ligon
      Coal unpopular The S.C. Coastal Conservation League is spending $100,000 to research the need for Santee Cooper's coal- fired power plant in southern Florence County. Also, pollution potential should be quantified as part of the research.
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Charles Perkins of Five Points Carolina First
Star Profile
Story and Photo by John Temple Ligon
      The Five Points branch of Carolina First Bank, situated at the corner of Saluda Avenue and Blossom Street, is directly across the street from the Kenny's site. The six- story multi- purpose parking/ retail/residential compound is about to begin construction as it leaves controversy behind. What's...
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Folks about town
      Historic Columbia Foundation received the 2008 Alliance Award from the South Carolina Board of the American Institute of Architects. USC professor of physics Dr. Sanjib Mishra has been awarded the Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor of the Year award.
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Moore Orthopaedic Clinic Opens Ambulatory Surgery Center
Contributed by Nola Armstrong
      Officials at the Moore Orthopaedic Clinic recently announced the completion of the Ambulatory Surgery Center at 104 Saluda Pointe Drive in Lexington. The new facility houses physician offices, administration offices, a performance enhancement training center and expanded physical therapy services ...
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The End of an Era: Lourie's to close in June
Contributed by Kevin Fisher
      After 96 years, an eternity of memories and a mountain of goodwill, Lourie's will close its doors on June 30, 2008. A.M. (Mick) Lourie, chairman, and Frank M. Lourie, CEO, said the economics of both fine menswear and downtown retailing meant the landmark store was no longer viable.
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