LR JROTC qualifies for national championship
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | March 23, 2023
Lower Richland High School’s Army JROTC drill team has qualified for the National High School Drill Team Championship for the second year in a row. The team is set to...
Veteran S.C. educator named Brookland-Cayce principal
Contributed by Dawn Kujawa | March 23, 2023
A veteran South Carolina educator with more than two decades of experience has been selected as the new principal at Brookland Cayce High School. Dr. James “ Vance” Jones, the...
Spring Valley senior accepts appointment to USNA
Contributed by Janna V. Todd | March 23, 2023
Anna Todd, a senior at Spring Valley High School, has accepted an offer of appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) at Annapolis, Maryland. Todd was nominated to the federal...
Cirba Solutions establishing South Carolina operations in Richland County
Contributed by Office of the S.C. Governor | March 23, 2023
Cirba Solutions, a comprehensive battery management and materials company, has announced plans to build its newest state-of-the-art, flagship operations in...
Veterinarians encouraged to offer low-cost rabies clinics, join DHEC in promoting rabies awareness
Contributed by S.C. DHEC | March 23, 2023
Each spring, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) encourages pet owners to take their pets to...
Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions
Contributed by City of Columbia | March 23, 2023
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. •Climate Protection Action...
To A Healthy 2023
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | March 23, 2023
In a desperate attempt to show love and support, my health insurance company sent me a package to help maintain...
Age-appropriate chores for kids
Special to The Star | March 23, 2023
Few people look forward to chores around the house. Though adults may not be excited by the prospect of mopping...
Joe Wilson enjoys photo-ops
By Mark A. Peter | March 16, 2023
I’d like to comment on the picture of the ribbon cutting ceremony at Riverbanks Zoo (March 10 Edition of The...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
March 23, 2023
Lisa Breese has joined Wallick Investments, LLC as community relations coordinator. Richard Whiting has been elected president of the S.C....
BUSINESS BRIEFS
March 23, 2023
Sunbelt Business Brokers has announced the sale of Mountain Top Motor Sports, Inc. dba Mountain Top Marine to Dynamic Marine...
REAL ESTATE
March 23, 2023
NAI Columbia’s Tombo Milliken, Tom Milliken, and Nelson Weston sold 231 acres of land in east Richland County. The property...
Winners announced for Airport High’s Miss Aquila and Brookland-Cayce High’s Miss Bearcat
March 23, 2023
Lexington Two’s high schools recently held two popular annual pageants in front of packed auditoriums. Brookland-Cayce High School’s Miss Bearcat...
Dreher High to hold annual BBQ Bash and Dancing with the Teachers fundraisers
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | March 16, 2023
Dreher High School will host a night of dinner and entertainment for a good cause. The school will host its...
Congaree Trio performs for Evening Music Club
February 23, 2023
The Congaree Trio with Phillip Bush on piano, Ari Streisfeld on violin, and Claire Bryant on cello performed in a...
A.C. Flora student wins oratorical contest
March 16, 2023
Hank Overbay, a senior at A.C. Flora High School, was the first place winner of the S.C. American Legion’s H.W....
USC DAR learns importance of Eutaw Springs Battlefield during Revolution
March 16, 2023
Dr. Douglas Doster was the guest speaker for the University of South Carolina Chapter of the National Society of Daughters...
Music Clubs Scholarship Fund showcases 20 winners
March 9, 2023
The annual virtual Music Clubs Scholarship Fund (MCSF) competition selected 26 winners from 55 talented entries. Twenty of the winners...
Spark Program teaches Richland One elementary students literacy skills through drama techniques
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | March 23, 2023
When elementary students are learning literacy skills, it can sometimes be hard for them to understand the book they’re reading....
School Stars
March 23, 2023
Lake Murray Elementary School has been recognized by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) as the 2023 Palmetto’s...
Lexington Two Innovation Center teacher named Teacher of the Year finalist
Contributed by SCDE Communications | March 23, 2023
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver surprised Lexington Two Innovation Center’s Anne Reamer with news she has been selected as...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 23, 2023
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 16, 2023
•ANIMALS Columbia Animal Services is holding its adoption special through...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 9, 2023
•ANIMALS Columbia Animal Services is holding its adoption special March...
Cardinals rally for come-from-behind win over Hammond
March 23, 2023
Find these pictures and many more here! The Cardinal Newman Cardinals scored five runs in the seventh inning to earn a come-from-behind 5-4 win over the visiting Hammond Skyhawks...
Whalen announces retirement from Heathwood Hall
March 23, 2023
Jeff Whalen announced his retirement as Heathwood Hall boys basketball coach Tuesday, March 21. “After 45 years in the business it was long enough,” Whalen said. “The 25 years at...
Brookland-Cayce battles past Hammond
March 23, 2023
Find these pictures and many more here! The Brookland-Cayce Bearcats scored three second...
Will you come to me?
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog! Training LLC www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | March 9, 2023
My dog won’t come when called. When I hear this, my first question is, “Have you taught him to come when called?” True, dogs learn to understand many of our...
Great Expectations vs. Reality
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | December 8, 2022
Shelters and rescues are overflowing with dogs (and cats) that need homes right now. But the saddest part of this situation is the dogs that are adopted and then get...
City’s Pet of the Week
November 17, 2022
Mallas is Columbia Animal Services’ adoptable pet of the week. This leggy two-year-old has three passions in life—going for walks, meeting new people, and snuggling. He rides well in cars...
Pineville, a historic refuge
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | March 23, 2023
Francis Marion was probably the first guerrilla fighter. He refused to follow the accepted rules of warfare during the American Revolution and became the most feared Partisan leader. A moral...
Pineville, a historic refuge
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | March 16, 2023
“Gen. Francis Marion was an ugly little man who walked with a limp… but he was the man most feared by the British during the American Revolution,” said Christine Swager,...
Pineville, a historic refuge
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | March 9, 2023
Louis Gourdin was a Huguenot who emigrated from France to Charleston between 1693-95 in search of religious freedom and a new way of life. He and his sons were awarded...
How to create more privacy on your property
Special to The Star | March 23, 2023
An inviting backyard can serve as a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. After a long day at the office or an exhausting day spent transporting...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | March 23, 2023
Strawberry Spinach Salad Dressing: ½ cup white sugar ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup distilled white vinegar 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds 1 Tbsp. minced onion ¼...
Spring—Season of School Plant Sales
By Arlene Marturano
SCGardenLearning on Facebook | March 16, 2023
At the start of the 2022-23 academic year in August 2022 students began preparing for the 2023 spring plant sale. Now that spring is near, Will Green’s seventh grade science...
Master’s Sales
March 23, 2023
MASTER'S SALE C/A#2022CP4002365 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as indenture trustee, for the...
Public Notices
March 23, 2023
SUMMONS AND NOTICEOF FILING OF COMPLAINT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2023-CP-40-00428 Nationstar Mortgage LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. Gregory Counts a/k/a...
Notice to Creditors of Estates
March 23, 2023
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...
