Lizard’s Thicket celebrates turning 45 by giving back to community
By Mike Cox | February 2, 2023
Lizard’s Thicket Restaurant, a Midlands institution, turned 45 in 2022. Anna and Bob Williams opened their first restaurant in 1977, in an old house on Broad River Road. The forward...
Student art on exhibit at Lexington Two district office
February 2, 2023
The District Art Show puts the talents of Lexington Two students on display in paintings, ceramics, sketches, and more. Elementary Art Show runs through February 17; Middle School Art Show...
King, Brown square off for vacant City Council seat
By Josh Cruse
joshc@thecolumbiastar.com | January 26, 2023
Beatrice King, former Richland School District One board member, has announced she will run for the Columbia City Council District 4 seat, vacated by the sudden passing of Councilman Joe...
R1 CHAMPS training sessions scheduled throughout February
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | February 2, 2023
Three training sessions for Richland One’s new R1 CHAMPS (Caring Hearts Making Positive Shifts) initiative will be held in February....
Richland One administrative assistant named SCAEOP Educational Office Professional of the Year
Contributed by Karen E. York | February 2, 2023
Bridget S. Bookert has been named the 2023 Betty Blanton Educational Office Professional of the Year by the South Carolina...
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and PalmettoPride present multi-state litter law study
Contributed by S.C. Press Association | February 2, 2023
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and PalmettoPride have announced a comprehensive joint study on the efficacy of state litter statutes and enforcement...
New Year, New Me?
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | February 2, 2023
My husband, Marty, and I aren’t exactly the most techie people you’ll ever meet. We think we’re “hi-tech rednecks” when...
Today we gather on this campus to give justice to our history
By Mark A. Peter Former adjunct-faculty USC-EPI | February 2, 2023
I’d like to comment on the Reconstruction historical marker dedicated by representatives of the USC Office of Diversity, Equity, and...
Correction
February 2, 2023
Veteran Robert “Bob” Holland celebrated his 102nd birthday January 25 with friends and family at Terra-Bella Windsor Lake. Mr. Holland...
CAE welcomes over one million passengers in 2022
Contributed by Kim Jamieson Crafton | February 2, 2023
Final numbers are in, and in 2022 Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) welcomed over one million passengers through the airport— a...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
February 2, 2023
Chelsea J . Clark has joined Bruner, Powell, Wall & Mullins, LLC as a partner. Juli Rhame has joined EXIT...
REAL ESTATE
February 2, 2023
Colliers South Carolina’s brokerage associates Mary Winter Teaster represented the tenant, Dr. Mariangela Rivera/ The Ratio by Body Math, and...
Columbia City Ballet presents Romeo and Juliet with live accompaniment by South Carolina Philharmonic
Contributed by Columbia City Ballet | January 26, 2023
Columbia City Ballet will present the classic Romeo and Juliet accompanied live by the S. C. Philharmonic under the direction...
The Play That Goes Wrong comes to Town Theatre
Contributed by Town Theatre | January 26, 2023
Don’t miss the comedy hit— The Play That Goes Wrong. This play-within-a-play is often called a “hilarious hybrid of Monty...
John P. Thomas Elementary School receives $20,000 donation from Office Depot
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | January 5, 2023
Representatives from Office Depot dropped off a nice gift at John P. Thomas Elementary School December 14—a check for $20,000....
Sertoma donates to Fresh Start Ministries
Contributed by Charles Meehan | February 2, 2023
The North Lake Sertoma Club has announced Fresh Start Ministries is the recipient of a $1,500 grant from Sertoma, Inc.,...
Richland One to name Early Learning Center in memory of former school board member Vince Ford
Contributed by Karen E. York | February 2, 2023
Richland One will name a center in memory of longtime school board member Vince Ford that will provide comprehensive programs...
Midlands Literacy Council wins $4,500 grant from national group
Contributed by Turning Pages SC | January 26, 2023
Turning Pages SC, a literacy council serving adults in Richland and Lexington counties, has won a $4,500 unrestricted grant from...
Forest Lake Elementary students win state Junior Beta Club competitions
Contributed by Theresa L. Riley | February 2, 2023
A group of Forest Lake Elementary NASA Explorer School fifth-graders came home winners recently from the South Carolina Junior Beta...
Cardinal Newman JV Sporting Clays place second in Edgefield
February 2, 2023
Cardinal Newman Sporting Clays JV squad of Landon Turner (l), Reese Harris, and Byers Powell (not pictured) took second place...
Richland One holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for language immersion program addition at Carver-Lyon Elementary
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | February 2, 2023
Richland One held a ribbon cutting ceremony January 23 to celebrate the opening of the language immersion program addition at...
CMA celebrates Black History Month
Contributed by Columbia Museum of Art | February 2, 2023
The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) is offering a slate...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February 2, 2023
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 26, 2023
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
Cardinals down Hammond to grab No. 2 seed in SCISA State Duals
February 2, 2023
Find these pictures and many more here! The Cardinal Newman Cardinals beat the visiting Hammond Skyhawks...
Diamond Hornets sting B-C
February 2, 2023
Lower Richland’s Shib Brown scored ten points, Arturo Overton chipped in eight points, and Matthew Butler added seven as the Diamond Hornets defeated the Brookland-Cayce Bearcats 42-35 Friday, January 27....
Dreher tames Bearcats
February 2, 2023
Tahlia Hollis scored a game high 20 points, and Ayanna Jacobs chipped in 14 as the Dreher Blue Devils defeated the Brookland-Cayce Bearcats 48-8 Tuesday, January 31. “Tahlia Hollis and...
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...
Pet of the Week
November 10, 2022
Snoopy is approximately two years old, neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm negative, and just looking for the right match. Please refer to ID number A279828 when visiting www.columbiasc.net/animal-services.
Wateree River Expedition Part 2 Historic Boykin
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | February 2, 2023
Boykin is a quaint little southern town between Camden and Sumter. Members of the Greater Piedmont Chapter of the Explorers Club stopped for lunch and a tour during the Wateree...
Wateree River Expedition Part 1 Ancient Indian Mound
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | January 26, 2023
On October 27, 2006, the Greater Piedmont Chapter of the Explorers Club sponsored an expedition to historical and archaeological sites along the Wateree River. The first stop was the Adamson...
Devil’s Island, my own Papillon— May Day! May Day!
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | January 19, 2023
The tropical sun slowed us to a nap in a patch of banana trees. Images of slow-moving men in baggy, broad-striped pajamas moved through my dreams when, all of a...
Indoor Seed Starting Success
By Arlene Marturano SCGardenLearning
on Facebook | February 2, 2023
Gardeners take plant parenting seriously, especially during seed starting time in February. Surrounded by packets of flowers, herbs, and vegetable seeds, they sort them into two main groups—indoor seed starts...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | February 2, 2023
Mexican Quesadilla Casserole Cooking spray 1 pound ground beef ½ cup chopped onion 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14.5...
Grow a beautiful indoor succulent garden
By Melinda Myers | January 26, 2023
It’s no surprise that succulents, including cacti, are popular. These easy-care houseplants come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes making them perfect for any home. All you need...
Master’s Sales
February 2, 2023
MASTER'S SALE C/A No.2022CP4002143 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely in its capacity as...
Public Notices
February 2, 2023
NOTICE Case#:20221122950748 To all persons claiming an interest in: 1985 - 16' - ALUMINUM - SEA NYMPH -SEAZ0048C585 - SC0168TC 1986 - 45HP - MARINER - 0A997019 MARTHA RAY will...
Notice to Creditors of Estates
February 2, 2023
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 estates, and to file their...
