Cutler Elementary fights pollution
By Mike Cox | November 23, 2023
When asked how she came to be a teacher, Valerie Hoyt-Parrish said, “I fell into it. It was purely accidental.” She had earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and was...
Paella’South officially opens
November 23, 2023
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday, November 17 to officially open Paella’ South, located at 1212 Hampton Street. Dr. Pedro Figeredo and his wife, Ana (r), started the business...
Cops on the Coop raise money for Special Olympics
November 23, 2023
Officers from the Lexington County Sheriff ’s Department, Cayce Police Department, and West Columbia Police Department joined forces November 15-November 17 to raise money for the Special Olympics. The three-day...
Duvall winds down his time on City Council
By Josh Cruse
joshc@thecolumbiastar.com | November 23, 2023
A little over a month remains for Howard Duvall on Columbia City Council. Duvall has served as one of Columbia’s...
Richland County announces appointments and vacancies for board and commissions
By Anita Baker | November 23, 2023
The Richland County Council approved the following recommendations of the Rules and Appointments Committee during the November 14 special council...
Historian and Vietnam Veteran to speak at museum
Contributed by Brad Warthen | November 23, 2023
Joe Dunn, the Charles A. Dana professor of history and politics at Converse College, will speak at a free lecture...
Talking Turkey
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | November 23, 2023
I’m just not sure about all this early holiday stuff that’s bombarding us these days. I saw a talk show...
Building community in Olympia
By Dr. Sherry Jaco | November 23, 2023
This is the third in a series of articles about the historic Olympia Mill Village and how residents have come...
Goodbye Rudy
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | November 16, 2023
While conducting interviews for a story last week, I learned Rudy Mancke had passed away. Bailey Slice Parker, executive director...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
November 23, 2023
NAI Columbia’s Patrick Palmer, CCIM, has been elected to the National CCIM Board of Directors for another three-year term. Attorney...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
November 23, 2023
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has announced the Angels of 2023— organizations that have positively impacted the well-being...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
November 16, 2023
Madison Lollis with Weichert, Realtors®—Ray Covington, Inc. has successfully completed the Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Fast Track training program....
Carlisle Street Art District—a hidden gem
Contributed by Julie Coffey | November 23, 2023
It is safe to say on almost any given day an artist is painting on Carlisle Street. For decades, this...
The Nutcracker comes to Township Auditorium
Contributed by Ashley Lindler | November 16, 2023
Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet will present The Nutcracker Thanksgiving week at The Township Auditorium. This holiday classic will feature international...
The Columbia Ball begins the debutante season
November 23, 2023
The first of the season’s debutante bails, The Columbia Ball, was held Thanksgiving Eve, November 22, at the University of...
A.C. Flora class of 1963 donates to scholarship foundation
November 16, 2023
The A.C. Flora Class of 1963 celebrated its 60th reunion August 26. It was a grand event and subsequently the...
Olympia stands together
By Dr. Sherry Jaco | November 16, 2023
This is the second in a series of articles about the historic Olympia Mill Village and how residents are banding...
Richland Two leaders receive Order of the Flame
Contributed by Jessica Redding | November 16, 2023
Seven community leaders and retired educators were honored at the Richland Two Education Foundation’s Order of the Flame Thursday, November...
W.J. Keenan senior named 2024 Coca-Cola Scholar semifinalist
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | November 16, 2023
W.J. Keenan High School senior Jadann Hill has been named a 2024 Coca-Cola Scholar semifinalist. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is...
School News Briefs
November 16, 2023
Ben Lippen School is scheduled to hold a groundbreaking of its new 10,000+ square-foot facility, Center for Life Impact, Friday,...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 23, 2023
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 16, 2023
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 9, 2023
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
Hammond’s date with history
November 23, 2023
Find these pictures and many more here! The Hammond Skyhawks scored 21 second half points...
Skyhawks flying back to the title game
November 16, 2023
Find these pictures and many more here! The Hammond Skyhawks earned the opportunity to play for their seventh straight SCISA State Championship with a 33-20 semifinal win over the...
Dreher’s Roth & Falcon Boys take third at State Championships
November 16, 2023
Dreher’s Eli Roth continued the Blue Devils’ recent success in boys cross country by taking third at the SCHSL Cross Country State Championships in Newberry Friday, November 10. Roth finished...
Tiny and terrific— train your small dog
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog! Training www.praiseyourdogtraining.com | November 9, 2023
It’s not coincidence that we see more large dogs than small dogs in our group classes. It’s much harder to ignore a large dog that is jumping on you than...
Cool fun for dog days of summer
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training www.PraiseYourDog- Training.com | August 10, 2023
We are here, in the middle of the “Dog Days of Summer.” The Farmer’s Almanac says the dog days of summer are between the beginning of July through the middle...
Crating: For House Training, Safety, and Mischief Prevention
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training www.praiseyourdogtraining.com | June 8, 2023
They come in different sizes and types—airline style, wire, or foldable cloth. They go by different names—crates, kennels, or cages. Some dog owners believe they are instruments of cruelty; others...
Pineville, a historic refuge—Jehovah Methodist Episcopal Church
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | November 23, 2023
Prior to the Civil War, slaves and free blacks belonged to established Episcopal and Methodist churches. After the war, they sought to establish their own churches. In 1870, the Methodist...
Pineville, a historic refuge—Day Dawn Baptist Church
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | November 16, 2023
During the antebellum period, the Pineville Episcopal Church was the only established church in Pineville. It had been established in 1810 as a chapel of ease for the St. Stephen...
Pineville, a historic refuge—Belle Isle Presbyterian Church
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | November 9, 2023
In 1951, an outpost Presbyterian chapel was organized in Pineville. Thirty years later, it became Belle Isle Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Ernest F. (Eileen) Turner of Eadytown and Elder Howard H....
The Nature of Rudy Mancke
By Arlene Marturano SCGardenLearning
on Facebook | November 23, 2023
As curator of natural history at the State Museum, Rudy Mancke visited my life science classes at Dent Middle School capturing student attention with assorted treasures found on a walk...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | November 23, 2023
Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells 2 cups cubed cooked turkey 1 ½ cups leftover stuffing 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened ½ cup...
Plant a few trees for you and the bees
By Melinda Myers | November 16, 2023
Fall is a great time to add trees to your landscape. Not only do they provide shade, remove pollutants from the air, and help manage stormwater, but many also provide...
Master’s Sales
November 23, 2023
MASTER'S SALE C/A No.2023CP4003316 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC vs. Gerald Jerone Wright; The Valley Homeowners Association, Inc.; I, the...
Public Notices
November 23, 2023
NOTICE OF ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 2022-CP-40-04964 Arcadia Cove Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, vs. Linda...
STORAGE AUCTIONS
November 23, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY U-HAUL of South Carolina Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell to satisfy the lien of owner at public online sale...
