Eastover South Carolina is home to the Kensington Mansion, an architectural and historical state gem. To see how to take a tour of this beautiful house, visit www.thecolumbiastar. com for the rest of the story. More...
For the fifth time, the Office of Veterans Affairs in Laurens County sponsored the annual Patriots’ Pride Parade held at noon, Saturday, Sept. 19. More...
Where else can one hear the following stories all within one hour and in one room? • A planned land mine explosion at Fort Jackson Army Base. • Several snatch–and–drag purse thefts in the Columbia area. More...
According to its Web site, the Consumer Energy Alliance is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization created to help expand the dialogue between the energy and consuming sectors to improve understanding of energy security, more effectively develop and u More...
Foreclosures According to RealtyTrac’s Foreclosure Market Report, there were 358,171 foreclosure filings in the country for August. S.C.’s August increase was less than 2 percent over July foreclosures. More...
C.T. Weston & Associates is an insurance firm owned and run by Chris Weston. The firm is a success story and has been for decades, but Weston’s position with Sertoma Inc. is what piqued interest in him at The Columbia Star. More...
Mary Kay Martin Sample announces the engagement of her daughter Paige Hamlin Sample to Joshua Thomas Walters. The bride–elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Sample of Columbia and Greensboro, North Carolina. More...
The Lower Richland Ruritan Club honored The Threatt Family: Billy, Harriett, and Pam, with a plaque announcing them as the "Lower Richland Family of the Year Award at the September monthly meeting. More...
By John Cely Congaree Land Trust cowasee@gmail.com
Manchester State Forest is located on the eastern edge of the COWASEE Basin in western Sumter County. Many Columbians pass through it on the way to the beach. More...
“Cyrano de Bergerac,” the legendary story of the long–nosed, hero for all seasons, will be the University of South Carolina Theatre SC’s debut production for 2009 – 10 running Sept. 25 – Oct. More...
Danny Creamer picked up an electric guitar when he was young like a lot of other guys. And also like a lot of other guys, he didn’t learn to play it. After a few months it was gone, and he was interested in other things. More...
The public is invited to bring their pets to a Blessing of the Animals to be held at 4:30 pm, Sunday, October 4, at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 605 Polo Rd., in northeast Columbia, S.C. More...
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles are subject to towing, repair and/or storage liens; are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5-5810, 56-5-5635 and/or 29-15-10 SC Law as Amended; and are in the custody of More...
With a Shandon–area man’s confirmed, serious case of West Nile Virus and the discovery of a dead bird in the area also infected with the disease, city and county officials are getting serious about taking the steps they can to contain it More...
The giraffe herd at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is 6 feet taller after the birth of a female calf. The leggy little girl was born overnight and was standing and alert when the keepers entered the giraffe barn on the morning of August 15. More...
Amid the recent positive media hype about The Beatles Rock Band video game, let’s not forget their partnership also produced sentimental, poetic melodies, that endure as serene classical music. More...
With the upcoming annual Veterans Day, Americans throughout the United States pause to remember and pay tribute to patriots and wounded warriors for their valor and bravery in the line of duty. Every year, the recognition is on or near Nov. 11. More...
The Forest Acres Neighborhood Association met Tuesday, September 22. Sergeant Lori Tumlin, with the Forest Acres Police Department, gave a report on summertime crimes in the Forest Acres neighborhood. More...
The Rosewood Community Council met Thursday September 17. Mary Role, the director of the Boys and Girls Club announced changes to the club’s building. More...
Hundreds of students, parents, employees, and community members turned out in full force at Crayton Middle School Saturday, September 12 to celebrate the joy of reading at Reading Rocks Our World, the kick–off for the distri More...
It may not take but one trip in an airplane to become hooked on flying. That’s what the sponsors of Young Eagles believe, and they back up their conviction with action. More...
Students from The Academy for Civic Engagement at Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary School earned a “superior” ranking at the National Conference of State Legislatures July 20–24 in Philadelphia. More...
On Friday, September 18, the Heathwood Hall Highlanders, led by Mac Whalen, defeated the Ben Lippen Falcons 24–10. Whalen was a one man wrecking crew for the Highlanders, scoring all three of Heathwood touchdowns. More...
September 25 Augusta Christian @ Ben Lippen* Brookland–Cayce @ Lugoff–Elgin Keenan @ Dreher Hammond @ Porter–Gaud Heathwood Hall @ Wilson Hall Richland Northeast @ White Knoll Hartsville @ Spring Valley October 2 A.C. More...
When we think of autumn plants for the garden, chrysanthemum, aster, calendula, autumn sedum, and goldenrod come to mind. However, one vine which stages a spectacular show in autumn should not be overlooked. More...
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