Confederate vets boot Romney and Thompson
By Warner M.Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
      The Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) held a press conference December 4 to protest Republican candidates Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson for their comments during the YouTube debate.
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Columbia City Council meets December 12, 2007
By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
      Roll call Columbia City Council convened around 9 am Wednesday, December 12. All members of city council were present: Daniel Rickenmann, Sam Davis, E.W. Cromartie, Mayor Bob Coble, Anne Sinclair, Tameika Isaac Devine, and Kirkman Finlay III.
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Who do da Junkyard Dog cater to?
Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
      The Other Paper recently quoted S.C. State Representative Leon Howard as saying Richland One Superintendent Allen Coles was fired because "He catered to white folks." Since then the newspaper has been strangely silent as has the Richland One School Board.
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Gov. Sanford congratulates The Columbia Star
      Dear Warner, I noticed The Columbia Star is celebrating 44 years of service. Congratulations! I am certain your newspaper will continue to entertain and inform its readers with the small town touch so many folks have enjoyed over the years. Jenny joins me in wishing you continued success. Take c...
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