Richland County Council meets December 18, 2007
By Mike Cox MWC423@bellsouth.net
      Roll call Chairman Joe McEachern, Vice Chair Val Hutchinson, Joyce Dickerson, Norman Jackson, Damon Jeter, Paul Livingston, Bill Malinowski, Mike Montgomery, Greg Pearce, Bernice Scott, and Kit Smith were present at the December 18 Richland County Council meeting.
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Overwhelmed by Medicare Advantage and Drug plans?
By Edward Marion
      "I am being bombarded by offers to sign up for Medicare Advantage and Drug plans, and each company claims their plan is the best. What happens if I make the wrong choice, and are there pitfalls to watch for?" This can be an overwhelming decision and choosing the right plan can be difficult, espec...
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Montgomery to teach history of Columbia course
      Dr. Warner M. Montgomery, publisher of The Columbia Star, will teach a history of Columbia course in January and February, 2008, with the Historic Columbia Foundation.
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Mississippi and Iowa governors honor Columbia native
From Haley Barbour, governor of Mississippi
      Editor's note: After much persuasion, Beverly Meng agreed to allow her letters from the governors of Iowa and Mississippi to be published in The Columbia Star.
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