St. Joseph Catholic School named Purple Star School
Story and photos by Tammie Maddock | September 5, 2024
On Friday, August 30, students, faculty, staff, parents, and members of the community came together at St. Joseph Catholic School to celebrate the school’s recent designation as the first private...
Belser Arboretum celebrates 65 years
By Mike Cox | September 5, 2024
In 1959, William Gordon Belser donated nearly seven acres of land in the Sherwood Forest Neighborhood to his alma mater, the University of South Carolina. The donation was specifically for...
Some Strings Attached performs at St. Timothy’s
Contributed by Sallie Hook Boggs | August 29, 2024
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, located at 900 Calhoun Street, will host the third in its concert series on Sunday, September 15 at 4 p.m. The concert is free and open...
City of Columbia launches MyCOLASC app
Contributed by City of Columbia | September 5, 2024
To begin the September 3 City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann and City Council approved the honorary naming of...
Community Development Committee says “Let’s Build Together”
Contributed by City of Columbia | September 5, 2024
The City of Columbia’s Community Development Committee met September 3 to discuss several items involving programs and activities that directly...
USC Next outlines bold vision for Columbia campus
Contributed by Jeff Stensland | August 29, 2024
On Friday, August 23, The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved the “USC Next” campus master plan, establishing...
Feet, Pits, and Privates
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | September 5, 2024
When I was a kid, Zest soap had a slogan that said, “For the First Time in your Life, Feel...
The Chew Chew Train stops here
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | August 29, 2024
I have been busted in a most embarrassing way by my husband, Marty. As any married couple knows, there are...
Thinking About Trees
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | August 22, 2024
I’ve been involved with trees a lot lately. The Star published a recent story on a five-year Columbia project that...
ATTORNEYS HONORED
September 5, 2024
Bill Metzger and Becky Lafitte, members of Robinson Gray law firm, are being honored in the 2025 edition of The...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
September 5, 2024
Dr. Robert Browning has joined Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
September 5, 2024
Enrollment at the University of South Carolina has reached a record high. Of the 7,290 new freshmen enrolled at USC...
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,...
Sterne celebrates 90 years
September 5, 2024
Jack Sterne recently celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends at Wildewood Downs.
Citadel cadets visit Columbia airport
September 5, 2024
Cadets and faculty from The Citadel’s civil engineering department visited the Hamilton Owens Airport September 3 for a field mission,...
Rapid Shelter Columbia receives donated water stations
Contributed by City of Columbia | August 29, 2024
In a significant step towards promoting heart health and sustainability, Rapid Shelter Columbia received a generous donation of new water-filling...
Staff Spotlight
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | September 5, 2024
As a child growing up in the small South Carolina town of Salley, Joseph Bell would pretend he was a...
School News Briefs
September 5, 2024
Three Lexington-Richland School District Five Schools earned top state awards in the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina’s (EEASC) 2024...
USDA introduces fresh fruits and vegetables to more elementary school students
Contributed by Dr. Theresa Riley | September 5, 2024
Carrots, apples, oranges, Brussel sprouts, and perhaps even some passion fruit and rutabagas will be served in elementary schools as...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 5, 2024
•ANIMALS Columbia Animal Services will host a free microchipping event...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 29, 2024
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 22, 2024
•ANIMALS Columbia Animal Services is hosting Clear the Shelters Pet...
Diamond Hornets get back on the winning side
September 5, 2024
Click here for these pictures and many more here! Before Friday’s game at Spring Valley, the Lower Richland Diamond Hornets had lost their last three regular season games and a...
Blue Devils sweep Richland Northeast
September 5, 2024
Click here for these pictures and many more! The Dreher Blue Devils swept the Richland Northeast Cavaliers 3-0 (25- 5, 25-15, and 25-11) Tuesday, September 3 in volleyball action. Dreher...
Eau Claire ends 35-game losing streak
September 5, 2024
The Eau Claire Shamrocks broke a 35-game losing streak by defeating the Bethune-Bowman Mohawks 34-18 Friday, August 30. “It’s an amazing feeling just to get the monkey off our back,”...
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...
Thunderstorms and fireworks: just noise to us, threats to our dogs
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer Praise Dog! Training www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | June 13, 2024
Boom, rumble, crack, pow, pop, screech. To us, these are the familiar sounds of summer thunderstorms and July 4th fireworks. But to some dogs, these sounds produce true terror. They...
On the Erie Canal—Seneca Falls, A Woman’s Town
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | September 5, 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—I’ve got a mule, her name is Sal
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | August 29, 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....
St. Augustine, a national treasure—A peek at our oldest city
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | August 22, 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....
CHNA Yard of the Month
September 5, 2024
The Cross Hill Neighborhood Association has announced the Swan family of Datura Road has been selected the September Yard of the Month. The Swans will enjoy a delicious treat from...
A celebration of Spanish cuisine for Hispanic Heritage Month
Special to The Star | September 5, 2024
Each year, September 15 to October 15, communities across the country celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Cuisine is one Hispanic contribution, and there’s seemingly no end to the flavorful dishes...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | September 5, 2024
Easy Plum Cake ¾ cup white sugar ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 pinch salt 12 medium...
Public Notices
September 5, 2024
SUMMONS FOR DIVORCE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO: 2023-DR-40-3590 Chiquetta Anderson, Plaintiff, vs. Rodriques Anderson, Defendant. TO...
Notice of Unclaimed Vehicles/Public Sales
September 5, 2024
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC SALE The following vehicle(s) are subject to towing, repair and/or storage liens; are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5- 5810 thru 56-5-5670 and/or 29-15-10...
Notice to Creditors of Estates
September 5, 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...