August 14, 2009 RSS feed / News

Decorated Army officer speaks to Colonial Dames members

The Governor Robert Gibbes Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century was proud to have member and Columbia native, Colonel Tara Osborn, USA, as the main speaker at its May 2009 meeting. More...

Golden K Kiwanis donates $1500 for shoes

Photo by Bob Ford The Golden K Kiwanis Club in Columbia donated $1,500 to Forest Heights Elementary School (Richland District 1) for the purchase of shoes for needy children. (L- r) Golden K Kiwanis members Joe Wallace, Ed Beardsley, Dr. More...

Canine Capers by John Dixon

The psychology of the canine

Life has been interesting around our house since we added a new Australian shepherd puppy to the pack. Since it had been a long time since we had a youngster in the house, these past months have been a course in Canine Psychology. More...

Lieutenant governor and secretary of state honor "Sweet Thang"

Hundreds of friends and members of Eddie Brown's family gathered at the Mouse Trap Thursday, August 6, 2009, to celebrate his 20 years of service to the state of South Carolina. More...

Morihiko showcases the components of his team

The South Carolina Philharmonic launches Morihiko 2.0, its 2009/2010 season, with "All in a Family" on Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 pm in the Koger Center. More...

Watch Jean's Journal

This story contains a video Beaut iful f ish that pack a painful sting are now in the Atlantic Ocean. The Lionfish, native to the Indo- Pacific Ocean, have invaded our waters and are here to stay. Visit www.- TheColumbiaStar.com to hear the whole story. More...

Kindness speaks to Somalian family

Kind gestures are a universal language when two people don't speak the same language. I was reminded of this lesson when Dr. Garane Garane introduced me to several Somali refugees in July. More...

Forest Acres Photos Needed

Warner M. Montgomery is writing a history of Forest Acres and needs photos of homes, churches, businesses, and people. Please bring the photograph to the office of The Columbia Star, 723 Queen Street, any weekday between 9 am and 5 pm. More...

Pupstock rocks on Devine Street

Travel back in time and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Woodstock at Pupcakes Pet Boutique Saturday, August 15, 10 am- 5 pm with the store's personalized version: Pupstock 2009. The event will feature savings all day. More...

Animal events

Project Pet Rummage for Rescues, Saturday, September 12. If you have any gently used items you'd like to donate, you can bring them to Project Pet at 6880 St. Andrews Rd. More...