Columbia resident competes at Westminster
By Julia Rogers Hook | May 25, 2023
As the very merry month of May approached this year, former Columbia resident Katie Fessler’s world started going to the dogs. Her dog that is. When the buzz started to...
Ag + Art Tour Richland scheduled for May 30
By Mike Cox | May 25, 2023
The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms and markets that features local artisans at every stop. During the tour, visitors have the opportunity...
Improving Devine Street
By Josh Cruse
joshc@thecolumbiastar.com | May 18, 2023
Representative Seth Rose announced last week he’s secured $1.5 million for improvements to Devine Street as an earmark to this year’s state budget. “Just living in the area, everyone knows...
Utility company and conservation group work together
By Mike Cox | May 25, 2023
Who says conservation groups and utility companies can’t work together toward a common goal? While that idea is not an...
Galaxy HOA dedicates Veterans Memorial
May 25, 2023
Galaxy HOA dedicated a Veterans Memorial May 20 with keynote speaker South Carolina Army National Guard Commander Sheriff Leon Lott....
NAMIWalks raises awareness for mental health for all
By Anita Baker | May 25, 2023
NAMI Mid-Carolina is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness along with...
State Treasurer honors 15 graduates of S.C. Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
From the Office of State Treasurer Curtis Loftis | May 25, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized 15 educators from across South Carolina recently at the 34th Annual Economics and Financial Literacy...
Crying in the Wild
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | May 25, 2023
“Honey I think we need to look into some therapy for Charlie,” I told my husband, Marty, recently. Charlie is...
Banana Sandwiches
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | May 18, 2023
I time travelled last week. It wasn’t a conscious decision. I wasn’t trying to expand my understanding of the universe....
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
May 25, 2023
Flock and Rally recently earned two Silver Wing Awards from the S.C. Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) as well...
REAL ESTATE
May 25, 2023
Allen Wilkerson, SIOR, CCIM; Henry Roe; and Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers South Carolina teamed up to represent Rayco Inc....
BUSINESS BRIEFS
May 25, 2023
Jill Smith + Associates Counseling is celebrating its 20th anniversary serving the Midlands with modern mental health care. www.jsacounseling.com. Electrical...

S.C. Philharmonic presents Titans and Outlaws
Contributed by Chad Henderson | April 27, 2023
The South Carolina Philharmonic presented Titans and Outlaws Saturday, April 22 at the Koger Center for the Arts. This sixth...

Columbia painter to serve as Stormwater Studio’s first artist-in-residence
Contributed by Stormwater Studios | April 27, 2023
Malik Greene will join Stormwater Studios as the artist-in-residence in the organization’s inaugural BIPOC Residency Program. Funded by an anonymous...

Columbia Music Festival Association presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Contributed by Ashley Lindler | April 20, 2023
Columbia Music Festival Association will present Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Friday, April 28, at...
Joel P. Winchip
May 25, 2023
LTC (Ret) Joel Peter Winchip died in Columbia at the age of 87. He was born in Walworth, N.Y. in...
Spring Valley Rotary Club awards scholarships
Contributed by Diane Junis | May 18, 2023
Spring Valley Rotary Club awarded two Spring Valley High School graduating seniors with the club’s annual scholarships at its May...
Rotary Club of Spring Valley funds 15 community grants
Contributed by Diane Junis | May 11, 2023
The Rotary Club of Spring Valley has announced the recipients of its 2023 Community Grants. A total of $21,900 was...
Dreher High Orchestra becomes first 3A orchestra in S.C. to receive prestigious award
May 25, 2023
Dreher High School’s orchestra has become the first 3A orchestra in South Carolina to be awarded the Gold Outstanding Performance...
Airport High School student accepted to Governor’s School
Contributed by Dawn Kujawa | May 25, 2023
An Airport High School student has been accepted to the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities for...
Lexington Two students honored with selection to Boys and Girls State programs
Contributed by Dawn Kujawa | May 25, 2023
Eight Lexington Two high school students have been selected to the prestigious 2023 Palmetto Boys and Girls State programs. The...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 25, 2023
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 18, 2023
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 11, 2023
•ANIMALS Columbia Animal Services will celebrate Be Kind To Animals...
Augusta Christian downs Hammond to claim the SCISA 4A title
May 25, 2023
Find these pictures and many more here! The Augusta Christian Lions scored six runs over the course of the final three innings to defeat the Hammond Skyhawks 9-3 in...
Blythewood rallies past Boiling Springs
May 25, 2023
Find these pictures and many more here! The Blythewood Bengals rallied from a 6-2 deficit in the...
Bengals sign National Letters of Intent
May 25, 2023
Blythewood athletes signed their National Letters of Intent Monday, May 22. Benjamin Blackwell will continue his baseball career at Coker University. Ashlynn Scott will run track for Francis Marion University...

Train your dog come happily and come now
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog! Training LLC www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | April 13, 2023
Last month’s Pet Page article, www.thecolumbiastar.com/articles/will-you-come-to-me, gave tips on the foundation for building a reliable coming when called, or recall, behavior from your dog. This article will outline some games...

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...
Pineville, a historic refuge— Antebellum social life
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | May 25, 2023
Between the War for Independence and the Civil War, the inhabitants of Pineville lived off the land. St. Stephen to the east and Eutawville to the west were but stops...
Pineville, a historic refuge— St. Stephen Jockey Club
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | May 18, 2023
In 1791 the United States of America took its place among nations of the world, George Washington toured South Carolina, and the men of Pineville sat down with Col. Hezekiah...
Pineville, a historic refuge—Santee Canal in 1988
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | May 11, 2023
In 1988, the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology (SCIAA) did a study of the Old Santee Canal Sanctuary under the auspices of the Santee Cooper Public Service Authority...
Hope grows in your backyard
By Arlene Marturano SC Garden- based Learning Network on Facebook | May 25, 2023
Soon children will be home for summer vacation. Have you made plans on how the family will spend the summer? If not, a new children’s book has done so for...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | May 25, 2023
Classic Macaroni Salad 1 cup mayonnaise (Optional) ¼ cup white vinegar 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. kosher salt, or more to taste ½ tsp. ground black pepper ⅛ tsp....
Richland County Council approves allocation of grant funds
By Anita Baker | May 18, 2023
Richland County Council met May 16. All councilmembers were present, including Jason Branham, Derrek Pugh, Yvonne McBride, Paul Livingston, Allison Terracio, Don Weaver, Gretchen Barron, Chair Overture Walker, Vice Chair...
Master’s Sales
May 25, 2023
Section B NOTICE OF SALE 2022- CP-40-05594 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Mortgage Solutions of Colorado, LLC, d.b.a. Mortgage Solutions Financial against Nathan T....
Public Notices
May 25, 2023
LIS PENDENS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 2023-CP-40-00891 Michelle Kracher, as Successor Trustee of the Richard D. Owens Family Trust...
Notice to Creditors of Estates
May 25, 2023
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...