New power plant's emissions unwanted
USC researches carbon removal technology
By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
      In the U.S, plenty of coal is available for the future of energy. America has enough coal for anywhere from 200 to 450 years, energy experts say. But the desired technology in carbon capture and sequestration in a coal-fired power plant is still not readily available or afford...
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Briefs
by John Temple Ligon
      Daily newspapers In the six months ended March 31, U.S. newspapers suffered a drop of 2.1% in weekday circulation and a 3.1% decrease on Sundays, compared with the same period a year earlier.
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Mary Weston Grimball of Junior Achievement
By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
      Mary Grimball is president and CEO of Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina, which encompasses 22 counties. Architect Robert Mills, financier Darla Moore, and industrialist Robert Small will be inducted into this year's annual South Carolina Business Hall of Fame G...
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Folks about town
      Janice Dixon and Marie Jackson were named 2007 Employees of the Year by University Hospital. DeeAnn Jones , executive director of Children's Chance, Stuart Morgan , secretary and board member of Children's Chance,
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Bowling for a good cause
By Jessica Cross Cub@TheColumbiaStar.com
      Members of Greater Columbia's BDC bowled at JC's Lexington Bowl to raise funds to help shelter local children from abuse and abandonment. The club raised $5,000, which has been placed into the general fund of the Nancy K. Perry Children's Shelter in Lexington County. Thes...
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