Explorer finds legless lizard in Greece
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
      Alan Shoemaker enjoys the best of all possible worlds. He retired from Riverbanks Zoo several years ago and now travels from A to Z on a regular basis. Part of the time, he's helping zoos procure exotic animals, and, part of the time, he's leading tours to exotic places with Ove...
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Paws and adopt a Feline American
Contributed by the Columbia Animal Shelter
      Single orange stripped female looking for companionship. She is one of many feline friends with lots of personality available for adoption at the Columbia Animal Shelter, 127 Humane Lane off of Shop Rd. and I- 77. Adopting a pet costs $68, but being greeted at the door when yo...
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Help Canine and Feline Americans
      Contributed by The Animal Protection League + The Animal Protection League will hold its Annual Garage Sale June 16 and 23, 2007 at the Old Resale Revue Building in Parkland Plaza in Cayce (right over the Blossom St. Bridge). To donate items, drop off dates are Wednesdays, 6- 9 pm...
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They don't just kill themselves; they kill us.
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
      Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott told the Columbia Rotary Club Monday that gangs in our area are growing because the community is not fed up with what they are doing. He said people have been talking for 10 years but are taking very little action.
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State Farm agents donate bench to the Riverwalk
      In celebration of his 15 years in business in the Cayce/West Columbia area, State Farm Agent Butch Wallace donated a park bench to the City of West Columbia's Riverwalk. Standing in front of the bench (l- r) West Columbia Councilman Dale Harley, Butch Wallace, City Administrator Jenny Cunning...
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The Columbia Star wins at 2007 Palmy Awards
      Bill Rogers, executive director of the S.C. Press Association, (l) congratulates Gail Trebuchon and Mike Maddock of The Columbia Star for their wins at the 2007 Palmy Awards held at the Summit Club June 7, 2007.
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Shandon United Methodist Church honors longtime members
      Jesse Pratt, 80- year- member of Shandon United Methodist Church; Mary Green Kearse, minister of older adults and visitation; and Elizabeth Medlin, member for 81 years celebrate longtime membership at Shandon United Methodist Church at the 11 am service June 10, 2007.
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Old Dreher High School continues to crumble
      On June 11, 2007, people gathered across the street from Dreher High School on Millwood Avenue to watch as the old school came tumbling down.
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