Trombonist plays with Glenn Miller orchestra
By Caroline Judson
     Tom Parker wanted to learn to play the trombone while in bed. At eleven years old, his hip was in a cast and he had to stay in bed for a year. His grandmother took care of him. John Fogle, the band director of Parker's school in Walterboro brought him a clarinet, but he refused it and insisted he wa
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Columbia Council for Internationals shops at Ten Thousand Villages in Forest Acres
     Eunice and Ben Rusche were among members of Columbia Council for Internationals who supported international fair trade recently by shopping at Ten Thousand Villages, a shop off Forest Drive. CCFI is a non-profit organization of volunteers who makes international students feel welcome in Columbia. Te
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Modern-day Scots celebrate age-old Scottish tradition
By Rachel Haynie
     Over a few centuries, what started out as a traditional Celtic festival has morphed into a monster global commercial event worth billions of dollars. Before Hallowed Eve was shortened to Halloween, the celebration was known as Samhain, and still is today.
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Sweet Seasons takes place in Forest Acres
Photos and story by John Dixon Cub@TheColumbiaStar.com
      Forest Acres City Hall was the site of the third annual Sweet Seasons gala Tuesday evening, Nov. 28, 2006. It was jointly sponsored by Forest Acres City Council and the Forest Acres Restaurant and Merchants Association (FAR-MA). FARMA president, Eddie Wales, of Paulies Pizza and Tombo Grille said,
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Correction
     In the November 24 issue of The Columbia Star , "New eye care center opens on Blossom Street" on page 2, the address was incorrect. The correct address for 20!20 Vision is 1924 Blossom Street.
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