S.C. Attorney General Henry McMaster says law enforcement is too big for law enforcement itself. In other words, there will never be enough money to have enough law enforcers. He said this to members of the Columbia Rotary Club, Monday, September 17, at their weekly meeting and urged, "If you see... More...
She's a beautiful lady, shapely and strong, a prominent citizen much admired in the community. But her beauty has faded, the years have taken their toll, and now it seems a tummy- tuck here and an eyelid- lift there will no longer suffice. What's needed is a complete makeover at the hands of exper... More...
Photo by Elizabeth Bailey Johnson Dreher Blue Devil fans share an umbrella as torrential rains make for a soggy night of high school football in Camden. Lightning caused delays and some cancellations of the September 14 high school football games. More...
The historic Woodrow Wilson Home in Columbia is on the verge of restoration. The architects in charge, John Milner Associates (JMA), gave a report last week on their research and recommendations. Charles Raith and Christopher Quirk of JMA presented their 300- page report at the Big Apple. Raith ... More...
Riley L. (Skebo) Newman has owned Newman's Exxon at the corner of Saluda Avenue and Devine Street for more than 30 years, and for almost 30 years he has had an improving profitability picture. The street scene has always seemed like something parallel with the neighborhood's population growth and ... More...
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eugene Clark Jr. (Gene and Bessie) celebrate their 50th anniversary. They were married September 21, 1957, in Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. The Clarks have a son, Wesley Clark who is married to Pam; and a daughter, Rachael Harris married to David. The Clarks have four ... More...
My mornings are filled with mystery, violence, and intrigue. I am constantly in the middle of complex negotiations, dire emergencies, and domestic disputes. I wish I could say I was a fireman rushing into a burning building to save a little girl's puppy just after the sun rises, but I can't. More...
The Dreher Blue Devils (1- 3, 0- 1) fell 27- 14 to the Camden Bulldogs September 14, in a rain soaked region opener. The loss gives the Blue Devils a 1- 3 overall record and Dreher 14 Camden 27 an 0- 1 mark in region play. More...
Photo by Mike Maddock Columbia Star General Manager Mike Maddock spoke to two classes at Dent Middle School's TWO Academies about the newspaper profession as part of the Pathways to Success Program. For more information on the TWO Academies and Pathways to Success Program visit www2.richland2.org an... More...
Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. U.S. Grant at Appomattox Court House April 9, 1865, and the Confederate States of America ceased to exist, and so did slavery and the economic system it supported. More...
ANIMALS The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will hold the All Breed American Kennel Club Agility Trials Sept. 28- 30. 787-0375 or www.gcoc.net. ART The 2nd annual Fall N2 Art Showwill be Sept. 21- 23 on Richland St. in downtown Columbia. 394-4743. More...
Roll call Columbia City Council convened around 9 Wednesday morning, September 19, at City Hall. All council members were present: Daniel Rickenmann, Sam Davis, E.W. Cromartie, Mayor Bob Coble, Anne Sinclair, Tameika Isaaac Devine, and Kirkman Finlay III. More...
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles are subject to towing, repair and/or storage liens; are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5-5810, More...
The decline into autumn has been slow and gradual, but far from imperceptible. Black and yellow garden spiders are in the yard, russet hickory nuts are on the ground, and the first few goldenrods and blue lobelias line the roadsides. More...
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