Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary installs new president
Contributed by Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
     Festival Eucharist and Installation of the Rev. Dr. Marcus J. Miller as president of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary took place at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Saturday afternoon, November 4. Participants in the service included officials of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), r
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The Humane Society of Lexington County merges with PETS, Inc.
Contributed by APETS, Inc., The Carolinas Humane Society
     Gail Strickland, founder of the Humane Society of Lexington County announced that after six years of working hand-in--hand with PETS, Inc., the two agencies will join together to share a common board of directors and a new name. The new organization will be called APETS, Inc., The Carolinas Humane S
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Columbia Guitar Orchestra performs first concert
Contributed by the Columbia Guitar Orchestra
     Local amateur guitarists have come together to create the Columbia Guitar Orchestra (CGO), led by Brett Floyd and Casey Smith, students of Christopher Berg at the University of South Carolina. These local guitarists have worked on various styles of music by many different composers. The Columbia G
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Partners in Education Foundation honors inductees of Richland One Hall of fame
     The Partners In Education Foundation held a special program Nov. 2, 2006, to honor the five persons chosen for induction into the Richland One Hall of Fame this year.
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Amanda Sheheen, featured vendor at History Lovers' Market
     Amanda Sheheen got a very early start as a trader in the competitive arena of obsolete bank notes. Her father, Austin Sheheen Jr. recognized her grasp and gift in the unusual hobby and encouraged her to make trading her career. Amanda will be a featured vendor at Nov. 11's History Lovers' Market fro
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Grandfathers proud of grandson
     Second Lt. Phillips McWilliams, son of Bill and Sally McWilliams, (c) graduated from the U.S. Army Infantry Officer Basic Course at Fort Benning, Ga. as the Platoon Honor Graduate September 8, 2006. McWilliams is a graduate of Hammond School. McWilliams stands between his two grandfathers, Phil Bate
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Help solve this mosaic mystery
     As the City of Columbia continues refurbishing administrative space at Washington Square, corner of Main and Washington streets, old architectural details are coming to light. One is this mosaic mural of Columbia early in the 20th century. So far officials have been unable to determine who the artis
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Historic Columbia Foundation offers free tours to Veterans
Contributed by Historic Columbia Foundation
     Historic Columbia Foundation will offer free tours to all veterans and active duty military personnel on Saturday, November 11, to show appreciation for those who serve our country,
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Carolina Idol goes on trial for running over pizza delivery man
Contributed by S.C. Bar Association
     Middle schools across the Midlands will compete in the South Carolina Bar Regional Middle School Mock Trial Competition Saturday, November 18, at the University of South Carolina School of Law.
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