Congressman Wilson gives Rotary the news
By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
      U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (R- SC), who represents the people in 10 counties from Blythewood to Daufuskie, stood before the Columbia Rotary Club Monday, Aug. 27, and brought everyone up to date on Washington matters. Wilson was introduced by his Deputy District Director Earl Brown.
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Briefs
by John Temple Ligon
      Republicans on the beach The January 10, 2008, debate among the Republican presidential contenders will be in Myrtle Beach.
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Star Profile
by John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
      As USC's VP, Harris Pastides oversees the investments in research and the deans in medicine, public health, nursing, pharmacy, and social work. He also maintains the push behind Innovista, the university's 500- acre expansion from Main Street to the Congaree River, for which he courts major privat...
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Local investment company honors Elvis
Contributed by Michael J. Oana
      Team Oana Investment Advisors hosted the 12th annual party at McDaniels Porsche Showroom, which was in honor of Elvis's death. The theme of the party was Vegas Nights. Phil "Philvis" Urban provided the entertainment. Guests enjoyed a prime rib buffet and special Elvis wine.
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Folks about town
      Sen. Joel Lourie and Rep. Ted Pitts received Service Awards from the S.C. Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates. Robert Adams, M.S., M.D., has accepted the position of endowed chair in stroke at the Medical University of South Carolina.
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Toucan Talk
Benefits of Estate Planning Go Far Beyond Taxes
Provided by Michael Oana mjo@teamoana.com
      The full value of careful estate planning extends well beyond tax control. Reasons to plan ahead also include: • Financial protection if you become disabled • Establishing living wills and durable powers of attorney • Caring for your assets when you are absent from home for long periods of time • ...
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