The Burbs and the Bees
By Mike Cox | March 16, 2023
As a kid growing up, Rob Britt developed an interest in beekeeping. He remembers looking through a fence into a neighbor’s back yard, seeing several hives, and thinking that might...
Celtic Columbia provides chronological history of Celtic people in Columbia
By Anita Baker | March 16, 2023
Celtic Columbia, written by Columbia historian Tom Elmore, is a chronology of the influence of Irish, Scottish, and Scotch-Irish peoples in South Carolina’s capital city. An expert on South Carolina...
St. Pat’s in Five Points returns to Columbia March 18
Contributed by Flock and Rally | March 16, 2023
St. Pat’s in Five Points, one the Southeast’s largest St. Patrick’s Day festivals returns on Saturday, March 18 for the 41st annual event in Columbia. In addition to the beloved...
City of Columbia to hold special election for District Four
Contributed by City of Columbia | March 16, 2023
The Municipal Election Commission of the City of Columbia will hold a special election for the City of Columbia District...
Learn about South Carolina lighthouses in free lecture at Relic Room
Contributed by Brad Warthen | March 16, 2023
Debbie Mollycheck’s father was born in a lighthouse— technically, in the keeper’s house attached to the lighthouse in St. Simons,...
Residents can help DHEC track West Nile Virus by submitting dead birds for testing
Contributed by S.C. DHEC | March 16, 2023
Residents can help the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) track West Nile virus this spring and...
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...
Defending Detoxing
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | March 16, 2023
“Oh for crying out loud, Julia…NOW what?” This was from my husband, Marty, the other day as I was opening...
Reimagining Valentine’s Day
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | March 9, 2023
Valentine’s Day slipped quietly by me this year. I’m hopeful this is permanent. This Day of Love originally became popular...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
March 16, 2023
James Devereaux has joined Schnabel Engineering as senior associate engineer. William H. Floyd has been named executive director of the...
COMPACT Act extends emergency mental health care for millions of Veterans
Contributed by Wyatt Anthony | March 16, 2023
A recent policy that came into effect in January looks to eliminate financial obstacles by making treatment easier to access...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
March 16, 2023
Pannerpete Vintage held its grand opening March 13, 738 Harden Street. Family Connection of South Carolina (FCSC) has announced Groucho’s...
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...
Lifelong Learning for Seniors—classes begin late February and early March
Contributed by Stephanie Benjamin | February 23, 2023
The Lourie Center is offering its winter/ spring 2023 schedule for the Lourie Lectures courses and is now accepting registrations....
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...
Fifty-two Lexington Two middle school students selected for honors orchestra
Contributed by Dawn Kujawa | March 16, 2023
Fifty-two Lexington Two middle school students have been selected to the Lexington Two Honors Orchestra. The district-wide Honors Orchestra, in...
Richland One holds internship and apprenticeship signing day for CTE students
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | March 16, 2023
W.J. Keenan High School sophomore Mackenzie Glover will be doing two internships this summer, one with Richland One’s ThriveRichland birth-to-five...
Longtime music educator inducted into Heroes and Heroines Society
Contributed by Dawn Kujawa | March 16, 2023
A longtime Lexington Two music educator has been recognized with one of the district’s most prestigious honors. Linda Goodwin, who...
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...
It’s time for the All Night Strut at Town Theatre
Contributed by Town Theatre | March 9, 2023
Town Theatre will take a delightful trip through the music,...
Cardinal Newman shuts out Dreher
March 16, 2023
Find these pictures and many more here! The Cardinal Newman Cardinals got two goals from Grayson White...
Skyhawks stay hot with win over Ben Lippen
March 16, 2023
Find these pictures and many more here! The temperatures may have dropped, but the Hammond Skyhawks stayed...
Hammond flies by Falcons
March 16, 2023
Find these pictures and more here! It took a little while, but the floodgates finally opened and...
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 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...
Pineville, a historic refuge
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | March 2, 2023
By 1800, there were over 30 plantations along the River Road (now S.C. Hwy 45) between St. Stephens and Eutaw Springs. Most were about 300-400 acres though some were over...
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...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | March 16, 2023
Chicken in a Pot ¾ cup chicken broth 1 ½ Tbsp. tomato paste ¼ tsp. black pepper ½ tsp. dried oregano ⅛ tsp. salt 1 clove garlic, minced 4 boneless,...
Pain relief found in the garden
By Melinda Myers | March 9, 2023
Look to the garden, farmer’s market, or refrigerator next time you are battling sore muscles, indigestion, and headaches. These five foods fresh from the garden contain powerful pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory...
Master’s Sales
March 16, 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 16, 2023
NOTICE TO CURRENT AND FORMER CLIENTS OF CHARLES JOSEPH WEBB. The S.C. Supreme Court appointed Peyre T. Lumpkin as Receiver to protect the interests of the clients of Charles Joseph...
STORAGE AUCTIONS
March 16, 2023
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Store #1305...
