Lower Richland class of 1965 holds 60th reunion
April 24, 2025
Lower Richland High School’s class of 1965 held its 60th reunion April 12 at Culley Farm in Eastover. Organization of the reunion began in late 2024 by class member Johnny...
Greenlawn holds 65th Annual Community Easter Sunrise Service
April 24, 2025
Greenlawn Memorial Park held its 65th Annual Community Easter Sunrise Service April 20. Held each year at 7 a.m. on Easter Sunday, this year was Levon Stack’s 25th year singing...
Retirement, My Dear Watson
By Josh Cruse
joshc@thecolumbiastar.com | April 17, 2025
Family, friends, former players, and colleagues packed Thirsty Fellow to celebrate a surprise retirement party for Bob Watson Friday, April 11. Watson has been a part of the cardinal Newman...
North Springs Home and Garden Club holds Quilts of Valor Wrapping Ceremony
April 24, 2025
A Quilts of Valor Wrapping Ceremony was held at the April 14 meeting of the North Springs Home and Garden...
Richland County and Transitions Homeless Center celebrate Federal Investment in Homeless Services
Contributed by Gavin Brown, Midlands Housing Alliance | April 24, 2025
On Monday, April 21, Richland County Government and Transitions Homeless Center kicked off National Community Development Week and National Volunteer...
PalmettoPride to launch S.C. Sweep Campaign
Contributed by Flock and Rally | April 24, 2025
PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, is launching its new SC Sweep campaign. The statewide initiative encourages citizens, along with PalmettoPride...
Dealing with Sweet and Salty
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | April 24, 2025
My first go-to snack was chocolate. Things haven’t changed much. Mama Cox and her oldest daughter were masterful cooks. They...
“Oh! I tawt I taw a puddy tat”
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | April 24, 2025
“Julia…I’m BEGGING you…go WRITE!” This was from my usually sweet and patient husband, Marty, Saturday morning as I was getting...
Toronto to Vancouver Via Rail
By Chef Francois Fisera | April 24, 2025
For my wife’s birthday, we decided to journey by train through Canada from Toronto to Vancouver, with three short stops...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
April 24, 2025
Olivia Hyatt has been named vice president of strategy at Flock and Rally. Oliver Wollinsky has been named chief production...
Midas franchisee PGW acquires Nuttall Tire
By Kathy McCarron tirebusiness.com | April 24, 2025
Midas franchisee Palmetto Garage Works (PGW) L.L.C. has acquired Nuttall Tire and Auto Repair Center in Columbia and will be...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
April 24, 2025
In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Columbia will host a Climate Action Fair Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m.–1...

Columbia Children’s Theatre presents Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience!
Contributed by William Mitchell | February 6, 2025
Experience the whimsical fun and heartfelt lessons of Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience with Columbia Children’s Theatre...

South Carolina Ballet presents Romeo and Juliet
January 30, 2025
South Carolina Ballet will present Romeo and Juliet February 8, with performances at 3 and 7:30 p.m. at the Koger...

Dr. Whitehouse performs at St. Timothy’s
Contributed by Sallie Hook Boggs | January 9, 2025
Dr. Matthew Whitehouse opened St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church’s 2025 Concert Series Sunday, January 5. He is an organist, composer, and...
Colonel John M. Lenti, USA, (Retired)
April 17, 2025
On April 13, 2025, Colonel John M. Lenti joined his beloved wife, Janice, and his family with the Lord, for...
Grimes speaks at DAR
April 17, 2025
University of South Carolina Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met April 9 at Eau Claire Presbyterian Church....
James “Jim” Needham Harris
April 10, 2025
A celebration of the life of James “Jim” Needham Harris was held at Bush River Memorial Gardens on April 8,...
Program Spotlight
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | April 24, 2025
Taniya Keller is just weeks away from graduating, but she’s well prepared to take on college and find a job...
“A Highlight of Our Year” Airport High School hosts 250 athletes for area Special Olympics
Contributed by Dawn Kujawa | April 24, 2025
Airport High School recently served as a host site for the Area 7 Spring Games of the South Carolina Special...
Richland One honors 629 career and technical education completers
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | April 24, 2025
During an April 8 ceremony at the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center, Richland One honored 629 high school students who...
Celebrating 219 years of faith: The legacy of New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins
Contributed by Reverend John Middleton | April 17, 2025
Nestled in the heart of Hopkins, New Light Beulah Baptist...
Miller comes back to beat A.C. Flora and claim 2nd straight Forest Acres Classic title
April 24, 2025
Find this picture and many more here! The Class 4A Max- Preps No. 1 ranked A.C. Flora Falcons battled back from a first-round loss to Hammond to beat 5A power...
Fast start propels A.C. Flora past Mid-Carolina
April 24, 2025
The A.C. Flora Falcons scored five goals in the first three minutes en route to a 24-2 win over the Mid-Carolina Rebels Tuesday, April 22 in the first round of...
Gray’s Heise wins 600th game
April 24, 2025
Gray Collegiate boys soccer coach Kevin Heise won his 600th game as a head coach following the War Eagles’ 5-2 win over Gilbert Tuesday, April 22. “It is what it...

Why you should hire a force free dog trainer and ditch punishment based training methods
Jenna Pellerito, Owner and Head Trainer Columbia K9 Training & Behavior www.thefutureisforcefree.com/ | March 13, 2025
Force free dog training is a style of dog training that does not use force, fear, intimidation, pain, dominance, punishment, or corrections as a behavior modification strategy. This training primarily...

Are you ready to train? How to know if your dog is ready to participate in a training session
By Jenna Pellerito, Owner and Head Trainer Columbia K9 Training & Behavior https://www.thefutureisforcefree.com/ | February 13, 2025
Timing is incredibly important in the world of dog training. Timing of reinforcers, markers, cues, you name it. But what about timing when it comes to training sessions? How do...

Top Tips for Improving your Dog’s Recall Behavior
By Jenna Pellerito, Owner and Head Trainer Columbia K9 Training & Behavior www.thefutureisforcefree.com | January 16, 2025
Recall, or teaching a dog to come when called, is one of the most important and vital skills we can teach our dogs. With recall being such an important behavior,...
A Middle East Expedition— Saudi Arabia Impression
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | April 24, 2025
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. King...
A Middle East Expedition— A Holy Day in Dahab
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | April 17, 2025
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. Friday...
A Middle East Expedition— Climbing Mt. Sinai
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | April 10, 2025
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. St....
Edible Flavorette Roses
By Arlene Marturano
South Carolina Garden-based Learning Network on Facebook | April 24, 2025
The fruit of roses, aka hips, have long been used to make jams, jellies, syrups, and tea. But now with Proven Winner’s series of edible roses you get fragrance and...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | April 24, 2025
Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup with Ham 1 (28 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 2 cups diced cooked ham ½ cup diced onion 2 stalks celery, chopped 4...
Agapanthus, Summer Bulb
By Arlene Marturano
South Carolina Garden-based Learning Network on Facebook | April 17, 2025
Agapanthus, commonly called Lily of the Nile and African lily, is an evergreen perennial rhizomatous bulb native to South Africa. Agapanthus is currently a member of the Agapanthaceae family. In...
Master’s Sales
April 24, 2025
MASTER'S SALE C/A#2024-CP-40-05753 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the matter of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Banc of America Funding 2008- FT1 Trust, Mortgage Pass-...
Public Notices
April 24, 2025
SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2025-CV-40-10900073 RTO Group, LLC, Plaintiff, vs Jerise N. Yarbrough a/k/a Jerise...
Notice to Creditors of Estates
April 24, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these...