Sculpting up a tree
By Mike Cox | September 26, 2024
Trees immediately come to mind when visiting the Davis home—the property is wooded on all sides. The western end features a growth of giant bamboo that resembles the Great Wall...
Become a Watershed Champion
Contributed by Arlene Marturano | September 26, 2024
According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, there are 45 watersheds in South Carolina. Wherever you reside on planet Earth, you live in a watershed. The Environmental Protection...
City Council proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness month
Contributed by City of Columbia | October 3, 2024
At the start of the October 1 Columbia City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann presented several proclamations. The first...
Richland County Council to hold town meetings on Penny Referendum
By Anita Baker | September 19, 2024
Richland County Council met September 17. A resolution declaring September as “South Carolina State Guard Month” in Richland County was...
City council approves traffic upgrades
Contributed by City of Columbia | September 19, 2024
Columbia City Council met Tuesday, September 17. Resolution No. R-2024-064—Policy and Procedures for Proclamations and Keys to the City was...
Modern High Tech Rednecks
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | October 3, 2024
The first time I met Paul he didn’t resemble the geek I’d imagined from our numerous conversations. He was your...
Clean bowls make happy homes
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | September 26, 2024
I wonder what it’s like to have a normal dog. I’ve had two dogs in my recent life and both...
Lawsuits against social media
By Dan Reider | September 26, 2024
South Carolina and most of the other US States have joined together to file a federal lawsuit against Meta Platforms,...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
October 3, 2024
The University of South Carolina Alumni Association has announced the recipients of the 2024 Alumni Awards—Clay Owen, ’82, has been...
Gov. McMaster issues executive order to create WaterSC Working Group—collaborative effort will craft updated state water plan
Contributed by the Office of the Governor of S.C. | October 3, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2024-22, establishing the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group ( Water- SC). WaterSC will...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
October 3, 2024
Cohn Construction has completed construction on the renovation and adaptive re-use of the office building at 2717 Devine Street in...
Nuf Sed
July 25, 2024
Let’s Be Friends—best puppet booth at the 2024 International Ventriloquist Convention, Hebron Kentucky
Parks and Recreation presents “Groovin’ in the Gardens” summer concert
Contributed by City of Columbia | July 18, 2024
Join City of Columbia Parks and Recreation for the “Groovin’ in the Gardens” Summer Concert Sunday, August 4, from 6...
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents Swan Lake on 2024-25 North American Tour
Contributed by Koger Center for the Arts | July 11, 2024
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform Swan Lake at the Koger Center for the Arts on January 14,...
Wade Hampton Sertoma Club of Columbia supports S.C. Railroad Museum with grant donation
Contributed by Joby Castine | October 3, 2024
Wade Hampton Sertoma Club is a recipient of a 2023-24 Sertoma Club Grant, marking the club’s continued commitment to volunteer...
A Tribute to Mr. Bunky
By Bill Hughes | October 3, 2024
Hansel Carter, “Mr. Bunky,” passed away recently. This is an updated story Bill Hughes wrote about Mr. Bunky in March...
Hansel “Bunky” Carter
October 3, 2024
Hansel Leo Carter, better known as Bunky Carter, 84, of Eastover, S.C., passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his children on...
Richland Two announces appointment of two new principals
Contributed by Carmen Rhone | October 3, 2024
Richland School District Two has announced the appointment of two new school leaders. Terence T. Isaac has been named principal...
School News Briefs
October 3, 2024
Dr. Lucia Jacobs, a science teacher at Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Academy For Success has been chosen as one of...
A.C. Flora’s Class of 1964 60th Reunion
October 3, 2024
A.C. Flora’s Class of 1964 60th Reunion will be held Friday, November 1, 6–9 p.m., at Gregg Park Clubhouse, 71...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 3, 2024
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Men host 52nd annual BBQ
Contributed by Katy Renfroe | October 3, 2024
Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Men (UMM) will...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 26, 2024
•ANIMALS Columbia Animal Services will offer free adoptions at the...
A.C. Flora slips past Dreher
September 26, 2024
Click here for these pictures and many more! The A.C. Flora Falcons outlasted the Dreher Blue Devils 3-1 (25-19, 24- 26, 25-20, 25-23) Thursday, September 19 in Region 3-4A volleyball...
Shocker on South Beltline
September 26, 2024
Click here for these pictures and more! The Heathwood Hall Highlanders drove 89 yards in 11 plays to earn a last second come-from-behind 21-17 win over the Cardinal Newman Cardinals...
Joy for not Jumping
By Phyllis A. Beasley Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training LLC www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | September 12, 2024
Maybe the most common complaint I hear from dog owners is their dog is jumping on them or on other people. Often this jumping is accompanied by mouthing hands or...
A new model of dog training and care
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | August 8, 2024
In case you hadn’t noticed, there has been a change in the way that many trainers, veterinarians, and groomers approach the training and handling of their canine (and feline) clients....
The Serious Business of Play
Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | July 11, 2024
Playing with your dog is fun. Playing with your dog is great mental and physical exercise for both your dog and you. In her book, Canine and Feline Behavior, Debra...
On the Erie Canal—Lyons, the Peppermint Capital
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | October 3, 2024
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....
On the Erie Canal—Clyde, our first stop
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | September 26, 2024
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....
On the Erie Canal—Plotting the course
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | September 19, 2024
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....
Consider fall leaves a gift from nature
By Melinda Myers | October 3, 2024
Put fall leaves to work in your landscape. This valuable resource makes a great mulch in planting beds, adds organic matter and nutrients to the soil, provides habitat for many...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | October 3, 2024
Slow Cooker Easy Baked Potato Soup 10 red potatoes, cut into cubes 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour ¾ cup real bacon bits 1 small red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced...
Planting a Bulb Lawn
By Arlene Marturano South Carolina Garden- based Learning Network on Facebook | September 26, 2024
Although bulb lawns have been slow to gain interest in the United States, they have been popular in Europe since the 17th century when explorers and plant hunters traveled east...
Master’s Sales
October 3, 2024
MASTER'S SALE C/A No.2024CP4001128 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Credit Suisse...
Public Notices
October 3, 2024
NOTICE CLOSURE OF ROAD Pursuant to Section 57-9- 10 et seq., of the State of South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended, South Main Investors, LLC, by and through...
Notice to Creditors of Estates
October 3, 2024
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...