It was Christmas time in 1999 when Bob Decker began to reminisce about his time in Vietnam. "I just got to thinking about my old buddies," Decker said. "So, I started the website." More...
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
Richland County School District One opened its doors on Tuesday, August 8, 2006, for the 123rd time or the 192nd time, depending on how you interpret history. More...
Editor's note: The Schneider School on the corner of Maple and Devine Streets we remember will soon become Grandevine, a condominium complex with a pool. In this issue on this page and pages 14 and 15 we bring memories of that time back to you. On page 6, we have brought you news of Grandevine. More...
The state's first workshop to help South Carolinians get their own barbeque sauce on the market is to be held Saturday, August 26, in Columbia by the S.C. Barbeque Association (SCBA). More...
The old Schneider School building, famous since 1924, has become The GranDevine, a 51-unit condominium complex in the heart of the Devine Street corridor. Within walking distance of The GranDevine, six blocks each way, are about 60 high-end shops and services. Just beyond that, there are Five Points More...
The Columbia Sertoma Club recently concluded its annual fundraising campaign on behalf of the Carolina Children's Home, raising more than $64,000 this year. Campaign Chairman Todd Lewis presented the check to the home's executive director, Alise Daniel, during a recent Sertoma meeting. More...
The situation in Lebanon is deteriorating by the day, particularly on the civilian population. The scale of destruction is far worse than all previous wars. More...
The Trenholm Park Little League (Juniors) team (13 & 14 yr. olds) won the state championship, Monday, July 31, 2006, by defeating other district champs from around the state. More...
Midlands Technical College's Automotive Technology Program recently received a contribution of $2,500 from Firestone Complete Auto Care. The gift, provided from the Bridgestone Firestone Trust Fund, will be used for student scholarships and program support. More...
ANIMALS SCE&G's ZooView webcam will feature Riverbanks' mother tiger and her three one-year-old cubs as they interact and play with one another through September 6. More...
Roll call Council met at 10 am, Wednesday, August 9, for its regular meeting in City Hall. Council member Cromartie was out of town on city business. Present were council members Daniel Rickenmann, Tameika Isaac Devine, Mayor Bob Coble, Anne Sinclair, Sam Davis, and Kirkman Finlay. More...
Case#05-04-A589P CHANGES ARE MADE IN DETERMINATIONS OF BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA AND THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF RICHLAND COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNDER THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM More...
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