Gabriella Trebuchon Bice, daughter of Alice and Joshua Bice of Irmo, was born October 24, 2010. She weighed seven pounds two ounces, and was 19.25 inches long. More...
At the Richland County Council meeting December 14, Alonzo Smith was introduced as the new assistant director of Emergency Services for the county. More...
Crime in Forest Acres has been on a steady decline over the past eight years, the city’s police chief reported at a city council meeting on December 14. More...
Airport High School’s Student Government was honored recently at the Association of Fundraising Professional’s National Philanthropy Day Luncheon. More...
Hannah Mount, a student at Dutch Fork High School, was named the 2010 RCPL Teen Idol in October at the Richland County Public Library in downtown Columbia. More...
The beginning of the A.C. Flora and Richland Northeast girls’ game Friday, December 10 at A.C. Flora displayed a Cavalier offense that was on fire and an A.C. Flora offense that wasn’t. More...
A three–point deficit with 3.2 seconds left stood between the A.C. Flora boys’ basketball team and a second overtime with the Richland Northeast Cavaliers Friday, December 10 at A.C. Flora. More...
Cardinal Newman wrestling hosted its annual Cardinal Christmas Classic on Saturday, December 11, 2010, with 15 other schools sending teams to participate. More...
The Sandlapper Singers will perform American Carols, holiday delights by our country’s finest composers, in a concert Friday, December 17, at 7:30 p.m. More...
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
During the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897, the eager stampeders got off the ship at Skagway and were immediately faced with the challenge of getting over the mountains to the Yukon River where they could float 600 miles to the gold fields. More...
Fly fishing small streams requires a certain measure of faith. When you cast in a trickle of water bouncing down a mountain you assume the water is cold, clean, and fertile enough to support wild trout. More...
who given the opportunity would enhance their appearance with fashionable clothing —Mrs. J. Pierre LeCoq
Contributed by Kay Anderson
In October 1961, a new concept involving fashion, the arts and community service came to Columbia. J.B.White introduced suburban shopping to the city. The president, James C. More...
The S.C. Research Authority board chairman says he plans to resign in January because SCRA management and his fellow board members have obstructed his efforts to bring more accountability and transparency to the Research Authority. More...
Ombudsman’s Office Nacho Sale. This homemade eight by 11 notice was taped to the men’s room door in the Richland County administrative building on Columbia’s Hampton Street. More...
My almost eight–year–old son came to me the other day and said, “Daddy, you don’t have to worry this year, because I’m not going to ask you or Mommy for anything expensive for Christmas— I’ll save that stuff More...
The Darla Moore School of Business at USC held its 30th annual economic outlook conference Thursday afternoon, December 9. The day’s keynote speaker was Zoltan J. More...
Fighter jets On Thursday, December 9, the U. S. Department of Defense announced its decision to base many of its new F–35 fighter jets in South Carolina. More...
What began as the Service Corps of Retired Executives is now called by its acronym SCORE, “counselors to America’s small business,” as they put on their letterhead. More...
Charles Edward Baker of Columbia died peacefully Tuesday afternoon at Providence Hospital. Charlie, as he was known by all, was a brilliant lawyer and accomplished singer. More...
Contributed by Genevieve N. Waller, Executive Director Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
This past fiscal year, dedicated staff and volunteers at Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) responded to 512 hotline calls and 508 hospital visits. More...
Contributed by the City of Columbia Animal Services
The City of Columbia Animal Services wants to know what better way to celebrate the spirit of the season than to offer the precious gift of life to a homeless pet? More...
-ART Arts Draughts: Art, drink and be happy! will be held at Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main Street, January 7, 7 p.m. at the museum with a performance by Devil Music Ensemble at 8 p.m. More...
What natural garden resources could be used to craft a nativity scene? The tradition of Chr istmas nativity scenes started in Europe at the beginning of the 13th century and was influenced by St. Francis of Assisi. More...
Patricia Setzer, a member of the Iris Garden Club, was presented a Special Achievement Award by Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission and Columbia Green. More...