Richard Florida speaks to Columbia
By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
      The toughest ticket in town two weeks ago was a seat at the Richard Florida lecture in the main ballroom of the new Hilton. The food, by the way, was superb. It was catered by Ruth's Chris Steak House, also in the Hilton on Senate Street.
More ...

Briefs
by John Temple Ligon
      Rededicate Five Points Senator Lindsay Graham and members of Columbia City Council will speak Monday, October 29, at noon at the Five Points Fountain. The occasion will be the rededication ceremony to mark the end of construction- for now, anyway.
More ...

Star Profile
Ric Luber of the Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports, and Tourism
By John Temple Temple@TheColumbiaSt aLri.gcoomn
      Columbia visitors and newcomers typically compare Columbia with Austin, Texas, because each is a state capital, home for the state flagship university, somewhat hilly, short on heavy industry, and long on bureaucrats and educators and service professionals. A river runs through both. However, Aust...
More ...

Folks about town
      Master Sgt. Phillip Jones, a member of the S.C. National Guard's Public Affairs Office received an Army Commendation Medal for his exceptional meritorious achievement providing public affairs support during the deployment of S.C. National Guard troops.
More ...

Toucan Talk
Read the Story...