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The next time you listen to the Piano, try some pastrami

The next time you listen to the Piano, try some pastrami

Although pastrami may not be your first thought, when it comes to settling in for some piano played by a renowned pianist like Marina Lomazov, the Columbia Jewish Heritage Initiative is suggesting you give it a try.  In fact, so you don’t go too far out on a limb, they are inviting the public to the Piano and Pastrami fundraiser…

Holiday Box Office Spending

NEW YORK (AP) _ Disney’s South Pacific animated tale “Moana” fell short of a “Frozen”-sized debut but nevertheless dominated the Thanksgiving box office with an estimated $81.1 million over the five-day weekend. The well-reviewed “Moana,” about a princess’s mythical journey in ancient Polynesia, earned $55.5 million from Friday to Sunday in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. Though it…

Richland Co. Recreation Commission Testify Before Governor’s Office

Governor Nikki Haley recommends that all seven of the Richland County Recreation Board members be removed from the committee. Four members have already resigned but the remaining three took the opportunity to speak on their involvement in the commission and the controversy surrounding the group. “Today’s actions are the result of a conspiracy to destroy the Richland County Recreation Commission.”…

SC State Athletics Director Resigns

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (SCSU) –  SC State University Athletic Director Paul Bryant, who has held the position for three years, resigned from his post, effective Dec. 15. Bryant will head to Grambling State University as the institution’s next athletic director. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I have had at SC State University. I want to thank the administration and…

6 Survive Colombian Plane Crash That Killed 71

A horrific plane crash in Colombia left 71 people dead Monday night, including members of a professional Brazilian soccer team. But police said six people survived the crash in the mountains outside Medellin — three soccer players, two crew members and a journalist.