Medley receives Living Legend proclamation
Contributed by Shelly Langston, US Navy Veteran Military Women’s Memorial, South Carolina Ambassador | March 21, 2024
In Honor Of Women’s History Month and American Red Cross Month—Red Cross Recreational worker Miriam Rhame Medley, a Lexington resident, has been proclaimed a Living Legend in honor of her...
Two Richland One jazz bands receive high ratings during South Carolina Band Directors Association’s Jazz Performance Assessment
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | March 21, 2024
Two Richland One jazz bands received high ratings during the South Carolina Band Directors Association’s jazz performance assessment. Crayton Middle School and A. C. Flora High School earned “Superior with...
Winners announced for Airport High’s Miss Aquila, Brookland-Cayce High’s Miss Bearcat
March 14, 2024
Lexington Two’s high schools recently held two popular annual events in front of packed auditoriums. Brookland-Cayce High School’s Miss Bearcat was held February 27. The winners (above, l-r) are Miss...
StoryCorps oral history project to preserve stories of South Carolina residents during stop at S.C. Public Radio
Contributed by S.C. Public Radio | March 21, 2024
S.C. Public Radio is partnering with StoryCorps to record interviews in-person and virtually as part of its Mobile Tour stop...
City of Columbia and Hyatt Park/Keenan Terrace Neighborhood Association unveil kiosk recognizing history of Eau Claire
Contributed by City of Columbia | March 21, 2024
The City of Columbia and representatives of the Hyatt Park/Keenan Terrace Neighborhood Association unveiled a new three-sided kiosk at Hyatt...
Demolition begins on Richland Mall
March 21, 2024
Demolition of Richland Mall (corner of Forest Drive and Beltline Boulevard) began Wednesday, March 20. The demolition is expected to...
Dealing With Bullies
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | March 21, 2024
Last month, I read about a shocking new scientific discovery. I’m not Neal DeGrasse Tyson but I do try to...
Wilson responds to Biden’s Iran Sanctions Waiver
By U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson | March 21, 2024
Biden’s waiver today of Iran sanctions is disgraceful and threatens American families with mass murder. As Chairman of the House...
Doctor Drama
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | March 14, 2024
Editor’s Note: Julia is vacationing this week. Please enjoy an oldie but a goodie from a few years ago. I...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
March 21, 2024
Nathaniel Abraham Jr. has been elected president of the S.C. Press Association. Michael Gowan has been named executive chef at...
REAL ESTATE
March 21, 2024
Colliers South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Crawford Prezioso represented Back Porch Group LLC in the sale of a ±2,424-square-foot...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
March 21, 2024
A grand reopening and ribbon cutting for Drake’s Duck In, 1544 Main Street, was scheduled for Thursday, March 21. American...
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Language of Angels brings haunting “ghost story” to USC Lab Theatre
Contributed by Kevin Bush | February 1, 2024
The USC Theatre Program will present Naomi Iizuka’s haunting drama Language of Angels February 15-18 at the Lab Theatre, 1400...
Moon Over Buffalo comes to Town Theatre
Contributed by Town Theatre | January 18, 2024
It’s 1953 in Buffalo where actors George and Charlotte Hay are fading faster than a New York minute. Their struggle...
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Palmetto Opera presents The Barber of Seville
Contributed by Palmetto Opera | January 18, 2024
On Sunday, January 28, at 3 p.m., The Palmetto Opera will bring its full-scale production of the grand opera The...
Experience Columbia S.C. relaunches Sally Salamander Walking Tour
Contrib uted by Da yna Cante lmi, Commu nic ation s Man ag er Ex per ien ce Columbia SC | March 21, 2024
Experience Columbia S.C. (ECSC) has announced the relaunch of the beloved Sally Salamander Walking Tour with a new design, interactive...
Baddourah uses fishing, archery to bond with sons
By Josh Cruse
joshc@thecolumbiastar.com | March 21, 2024
Former Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah has been open about how important his sons, Zeke and Eli, are to him....
Guard honors Retiree of the Year
March 14, 2024
The South Carolina National Guard held its 76th annual conference in Myrtle Beach recently, giving out dozens of well deserved...
Lower Richland Army JROTC drill team wins Fourth Brigade Regional Armed Competition, qualifies for national championship
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | March 21, 2024
Lower Richland High School’s Army JROTC drill team won first place overall in the Fourth Brigade Regional Armed Drill Competition....
Blythewood High School JROTC is “Best of the Best” in drill competition
March 21, 2024
On March 9, Blythewood High School’s Bengal Battalion drill team attended and placed first in the 2023-2024 Best of the...
School News Briefs
March 21, 2024
Richland One’s Spring Teacher Job Fair will be held Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Eau Claire High School, 4800...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 21, 2024
•ANIMALS Columbia Animal Services will host a March Madness Adoption...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 14, 2024
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 7, 2024
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
Falcons’ offense comes alive with win over rival Dreher
March 21, 2024
Find these pictures and many more here! The A.C. Flora Falcons scored six runs in the first two innings and held on to beat the homestanding Dreher Blue Devils 7-5...
A.C. Flora cruises by Blue Devils
March 21, 2024
Find these pictures and many more here! The A.C. Flora Falcons scored in every inning but one in a 10-0 win over the Dreher Blue Devils Monday, March 18. “Believe...
Baughman leads Ben Lippen past Hammond
March 21, 2024
Find these pictures and many more here! The Ben Lippen Falcons scored three runs in the fourth inning and two in the fifth to defeat the Hammond Skyhawks 5-2 Tuesday,...
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Reactive dogs want the scary thing to go away
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training LLC www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | February 8, 2024
Author’s note: the information in this article on modifying a dog’s reactive behavior is a simple explanation of a well-known protocol. The best chance for success is to work with...
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Celebrate January as National Train Your Dog Month
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | January 11, 2024
The holidays are over. Was it relaxing for you or did your dog drive you crazy? Is it time to make a New Year’s resolution that you will help your...
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Your training can be pawsitively successful
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training LLC www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | December 7, 2023
So what exactly is positive training, sometimes called reward-based training or force free training? How does it work? Can a dog be trained completely with positive training? Truly positive training...
Pineville, a historic refuge—Nurse Maude Callen
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | March 21, 2024
Editor’s Note: At the request of his readers and in memory of Warner M. Montgomery, Ph. D, we will continue to publish his Adventure Travel stories for the time being....
Pineville, a historic refuge—Mr. JK’s escapades
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | March 14, 2024
Editor’s Note: At the request of his readers and in memory of Warner M. Montgomery, Ph. D, we will continue to publish his Adventure Travel stories for the time being....
Pineville, a historic refuge—Pineville cuisine
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | March 7, 2024
Editor’s Note: At the request of his readers and in memory of Warner M. Montgomery, Ph. D, we will continue to publish his Adventure Travel stories for the time being....
Selecting the right potting mix for your plantings
By Melinda Myers | March 21, 2024
As gardeners, it seems we are all looking for an ideal potting mix for our houseplants and containers. As with any gardening endeavor, a lot depends on what is available,...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | March 21, 2024
Italian Easter Cookies 1 ¾ cups white sugar ½ cup butter 3 large eggs ¼ cup milk ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. almond extract 3...
Celebrate spring with friendship through flowers
By Arlene Marturano SCGardenLearning
on Facebook | March 14, 2024
Trees, shrubs, vines and bulbs are broadcasting the arrival of spring with bodacious blossoms— Japanese cherry, peach, forsythia, quince, Carolina jessamine, cherry laurel, saucer and star magnolias, daffodils, tulips, and...
Master’s Sales
March 21, 2024
NOTICE OF SPECIAL REFEREE’S SALE Judgment Roll No. 2017CP4001687 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Home Equity...
Public Notices
March 21, 2024
SUMMONS – AMENDED PETITION TO DETERMINE HEIRS AND NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE PROBATE COURT Civil Action No.: 2021ES4001985 IN THE MATTER OF:...
STORAGE AUCTIONS
March 21, 2024
ADVERTISEMENT OF PUBLIC SALE The below storage facility will conduct a sale, with bidding to take place on lockerfox.com, and payment to seller via credit/debit card, the contents of storage...