Damien Daghestani (above) won Most Original at Pupcakes Pet Boutique's Howl- oween costume party October 25. Dipstick Aaron (upper right) won Most Photogenic and Lochland and Taffie O'Neil won Best Owner/Dog Combination. More...
Contributed by American Red Cross of Central South Carolina
One of the many philanthropic clubs at Hammond School is now the Red Cross Club. Katherine Muller, math teacher and Hammond Red Cross Club sponsor said, "I am thrilled to not only teach a wonderful group of kids in the classroom, but also to be able to sponsor a group of teenagers who have decided on their own to volunteer to help others. More...
Story and photos by John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
Columbia's Coalition of Downtown Neighborhoods held an outdoor press conference Monday morning, October 27 at 10:30 on the grounds of Roy Lynch Park in the Elmwood Park neighborhood. The issue at hand was the proposed expanded homeless shelter planned for the Salvation Army site, 2025 Main Street, at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Main Street. More...
I consider myself a Christian man. I wasn't always, but these days I go to church, pray a lot (and not just during Clemson football games), and I do my best to live a worthy life. I still slip up occasionally, but from all I've heard I feel pretty good about my chances at the Pearly Gates. However, there's one thing that troubles me. More...
Residents in Lower Richland are upset over a new landfill being built by the SCE&G Wateree plant. Their main concern is that the landfill is just another place for the power plant to dispose of its wastes. The water that is being released from the currently- used waste ponds drains into the Wateree River. More...
Roll call Columbia City Council convened at the Columbia Convention Center for its regular meeting on Wednesday night, October 15, at 6:30 pm. There was a nationally televised live debate between Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama scheduled that night for 9 pm, so the political junkies on council, the majority, planned to adjourn before 9, regardless. More...
Last Thursday afternoon, Oct. 23, NASA scientist Dr. James Hansen held a telephone press conference among S.C. newspapers, The Columbia S tar included. Hansen was visiting the state to argue against plans by state- owned Santee Cooper to build a 1,320 megawatt pulverized coal plant on the banks of the Pee Dee River. More...
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, third grade students at Killian Elementary hosted their very first Hispanic Fiesta. Prior to the celebration, the students read the story Pepita Talks Twice . The students researched information about the cultures of Spanish speaking countries. More...
Nine members of the A.C. Moore class of 1939 met at a home in Forest Lake this past Friday night to celebrate shared memories and ignite old friendships. Most of the A.C.Moore graduates still live in Columbia and have kept in touch through the years. More...
On a night when the Heathwood Hall Highlanders celebrated their senior athletes, it was the Hammond seniors that spoiled the evening for the home team helping the Skyhawks beat arch rival Heathwood Hall 51- 28. Hammond quarterback Cliff Ayers completed 12- of- 22 passes for 194 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. More...
High Voltage Theatre, under the helm of artistic director, Christopher Cook, returns for its 5th season presenting Washington Irving's timeless Halloween tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. October 31 will be a special night for the show with a costume contest, a magic show, and a special proclamation that the last week in October is magic week. More...
My wife, Linda, and I have always been fans of Thomas Jefferson. We have admired his uncanny ability to succeed in a variety of fields, such as nation building, architecture, and horticulture. So, given the opportunity, we visited his home, Monticello, and a hotel in Richmond, Jefferson Hotel, named in his honor. More...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Storage Express will hold a public Sale to enforce a lien imposed on said property. As described below, pursuant to the South Carolina Self Storage Facility Act. SC Code Sections 30-20-10 to 39-20-50. More...
The old saying "variety is the spice of life" certainly holds true for pumpkins. The joy of picking a pumpkin from a patch or pile of field pumpkins has become a lot more interesting with heirloom and new varieties debuting in garden centers, grocery stores, and farmer's markets across the country. More...
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