Heroes Among Us
Contributed by Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation | June 23, 2022
The Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, has proclaimed West Columbia resident Evelyn G. Jones Williams as a “Living Legend” in honor of her military service and 100th...
Kiwanis donates to dyslexia center
June 23, 2022
The Golden K Kiwanis recently donated $1,000 to the Dyslexia Resource Center to support the center’s work. Using the Orton-Gillingham approach, tutors and staff help beginning and struggling readers learn...
Bishop visits St. Timothy’s
Contributed by Sallie Hook Boggs | June 23, 2022
The Rt. Rev. Daniel P. Richards, ninth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, visited St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Sunday, June 19. It was his first visit to...
Richland County Council meets June 21
By Anita Baker | June 23, 2022
Richland County Council met June 21. Council members present were vice chair Jesica Mackey (District Nine), Bill Malinowski (District One),...
Columbia City Council approves 2022-2023 budget
From Staff Reports | June 23, 2022
Columbia City Council held its monthly meeting Tuesday, June 21. Council approved the second reading of an ordinance to raise...
City of Columbia and Columbia Food Policy Committee launch new food access map
Contributed by City of Columbia Public Relations, Media, and Marketing Department | June 23, 2022
The City of Columbia and the Columbia Food Policy Committee created a food access GIS (geographic information system) map that...
Oh Lord! Flies!
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | June 23, 2022
Remember the Bible story about Noah, the guy who built the ark and took two of all of earth’s creatures...
The truth shall set you free
By Don Gordon | June 23, 2022
We live in a strange society—we tell our children a lie (that George Washington chopped down the cherry tree) so...
Just Watching the Sun Set
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | June 16, 2022
We were sitting on adjacent rocks watching the sun set, almost an hour early. I’ve known this man for nearly...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
June 23, 2022
Beatrice King has announced she will not seek re-election to Seat 3 of Richland County School District One Board of...
S.C. Bar Young Lawyers Division raises more than $25,000 for food banks
Contributed by Virginia Jacques | June 23, 2022
The S.C. Bar Young Lawyers Division ( YLD) raised $25,548 for food banks across the state as part of its...
16.7 percent of Columbia Gen Z householders own, above U.S. average
Contributed by Mike LaFirenza | June 23, 2022
Unprecedented growth in home prices over the last two years and recent increases in mortgage interest rates are pricing many...
Art show Stardust opens July 10 at 701 Whaley
Contributed by Linda Toro | June 23, 2022
Artist Lindsay Radford Wiggins’ show, Stardust, will be featured at the hallway gallery at 701 Whaley Street July 10–August 27....
Enter a whole new world with Workshop Theatre as it presents Aladdin JR.
Contributed by Jeni McCaughan | June 16, 2022
Disney’s Aladdin JR. will be performed at Workshop Theatre June 16–19. Show times are Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m.;...
First Date the Musical opens at Trustus Theatre June 17
Contributed by Abigail McNeely | June 9, 2022
The perfect date night show comes to Trustus Theatre this summer. First Date, Broadway’s musical comedy, opens on the Thigpen...
Miss Schofer and Mr. Jeter plan to marry in August
June 23, 2022
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Craig Anyan of Lilburn, Georgia, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Michael Schofer of Kennesaw, Georgia, announce...
Brookhaven Yard of the Month
June 23, 2022
Brookhaven HOA’s Brookhaven Community Beautiful Yard of the Month for May was awarded to the Donovan’s on Wing Stripe Court.
Everyone can vote
June 16, 2022
Seniors from Wildewood Downs with mobility issues were able to vote Tuesday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church from the...
Lexington District One’s Tracy Lucas announces retirement
Contributed by Megan Moore | June 23, 2022
Lexington County School District One’s Tracy T. Lucas, CPPB, CPPO, has announced her retirement, effective June 29. She has spent...
Two educators from Lexington Two recognized as S.C. Financial Literacy Master Teachers
Contributed by Dawn Kujawa | June 23, 2022
Two Lexington School District Two educators have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers, as part of a...
Lexington District One promotes Dawson to procurement director
Contributed by Megan Moore | June 23, 2022
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees has approved the promotion of Nathan D. Dawson to procurement director....
Fort Jackson is bringing back its firework celebration July 2
Contributed by Leslie Ann “LA” Sully | June 23, 2022
Fort Jackson’s friends and neighbors are invited to share, once...
City of Columbia announces Food Truck Fridays
Contributed by City of Columbia | June 16, 2022
The City of Columbia has announced a summer initiative that...
Jenkins returns to lead Dreher
June 23, 2022
The Dreher Blue Devil offseason got quite the boost in late February when it was announced former Blue Devil Corey Jenkins was returning to lead the football program. It was...
Dorsey building a foundation at Post 215
June 23, 2022
When Richland Post 215 head coach Chris Dorsey considered what life would be like when his youngest son, Cannon, left the house later this summer he knew he had to...
Floyd ushers in new era of A.C. Flora football
June 16, 2022
Two losses by a total of two points is the story of A.C. Flora’s 2021 football season. Could the Falcons have defended their 2020 state championship if they had overcome...
Pet of the Week
June 23, 2022
Bella is the City of Columbia’s adoptable pet of the week. She may weigh only 39 lbs. but this three-year-old packs a big personality. She fancies herself a bit of...
Pet of the Week
June 16, 2022
Shamrock is the City of Columbia’s adoptable pet of the week. This three-year-old cat was living outside but is now looking for an indoor home. Please refer to ID number...
Bringing hope to animals in need—fostering
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | June 9, 2022
We see the social media posts: “Rescue needed ASAP;” “Dog needs help ASAP;” ”Dog must have foster in 24 hours.” There are so many pets in shelters and rescues that...
Under the Tuscan Spell— David Rules!
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | June 23, 2022
On our first day in Florence, the first thing we did was go to the Galleria dell’ Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David. We walked briskly hoping to beat the crowds....
Under the Tuscan Spell—La dolce vita begins in Firenze
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | June 16, 2022
In his book Too Much Tuscan Sun, Dario Castagno tells of an American couple who traveled to Italy “to visit an art city called Florence, but they couldn’t find it...
Under the Tuscan Spell—I “heart” Tuscany
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | June 9, 2022
Why do Americans love Tuscany so much? How can writers spend a month in a Tuscan villa and live off the royalties of their book for the rest of their...
Perennials for Shade
By Arlene Marturano SCGardenLearning
on Facebook | June 23, 2022
Horticulturists and landscape designers match plants to the light conditions they need, but consumers can be confused by terms on plant tags citing those conditions. What is “full sun,” “partial...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | June 23, 2022
Grilled Chicken Salad with Fruit 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ½ cup pecans ⅓ cup red wine vinegar ½ cup white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil ½ onion,...
Sustainable Water Use in the Landscape
By Melinda Myers | June 16, 2022
No matter where you live, the conservation and wise use of water in our gardens and landscapes is important. Sustainable water use helps grow beautiful gardens while conserving water and...
Notice of Unclaimed Vehicles/Public Sale
June 23, 2022
NOTICE OFUNCLAIMEDVEHICLES/PUBLICSALE The following vehicles are subject to towing, repair and/or storage liens; are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5- 5810, 56-5-5635 and/or 29- 15-10 SC Law as...
Master’s Sales
June 23, 2022
MASTER’S SALE C/A#2020CP4000323 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Donna R. Bass; South Carolina Department of Revenue; , I, the...
Public Notices
June 23, 2022
ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A#2022-CP-40-01877 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW...
