The Columbia Star’s

main purpose is to provide positive, accurate, informative coverage of the people and events in Columbia and the surrounding area. Our weekly paper includes the following:

• Features on interesting, outstanding, and sometimes outrageous local people and events

• Regular, outstanding coverage of local government including Columbia City Council, Richland County Council, Forest Acres City Council, West Columbia City Council, and Cayce City Council

• In depth coverages of candidates running for local office

• News of neighborhood meetings and events

• Year–round high school sports coverage with numerous excellent photos

• The best and most comprehensive business section anywhere around

• Series on local history unsurpassed in local media

• Social events • Travel page

• Monthly pet page

• Home and garden page

• Local arts events

• Lovely, large wedding and engagement pictures and announcements

• Obituaries

• In depth investigative stories

• Cartoons by Robert Ariail • Humorous columns • Puzzles/Sudoku And much more...