Lawyers celebrate Trial by Jury
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
     In 1957, a small group of lawyers organized the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) to stand up for a civil jury system that was under attack by several states. Today, there are chapters in almost every state of the union with over 6,000 members. Attacks on the jury system are fewer now but mo
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S.C. Bar releases judicial candidate reports
Contributed by The South Carolina Bar
     The South Carolina Bar Judicial Qualifications Committee released its reports on the qualifications of judicial candidates in five contested races.
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Royal palm turkey gobbles its way to Riverbanks Farm
Contributed by Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
     A royal palm turkey has made his way into Riverbanks Farm at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. With gorgeous black and white feathers and a beautiful red and blue head, this turkey is not what you would expect the average turkey to look like.
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New eye care center opens on Blossom Street
     20!20 Vision, an eyecare center, recently opened at 2424 Blossom Street in Five Points. Assisting with the ribbon cutting are (l-r) Leslie Bradshaw, Marci Delaney, Dr. Kelly Scott Hynes, and Mayor Bob Coble. Dr. Hynes is a board certified ophthalmologist. In addition to eyecare, contacts, and frame...
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Residents open homes for tour
By Rachel Haynie
     Mary Greene remembers as a child the last thing her family put under the Christmas tree was a china Santa. She has treasured this Santa all these years, and now it is the first thing she takes out when she begins decorating for the season. That Santa is in very good company with her collection of ot
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VIPs attend the Veterans Parade in Columbia
     (l-r) Under Secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs William Tuerk, Congressman Joe Wilson, and Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce CEO Ike McLeese (in back) attend Veterans Day Parade, Sumter Street reviewing stand.
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Fire insurance premiums change in the county
By Mike Cox MWC423@bellsouth.net
     Homeowners in rural Richland County should soon be able to see savings in their fire insurance premiums thanks to a long, detailed, and successful effort by local officials to improve the county's fire rating.
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