Still a Servant of the People
Story and photos by Mike Cox | June 6, 2024
Anyone over 40 can likely remember a world where there were public servants everywhere—in healthcare, education, public safety, and even politics. Many people still qualify as public servants living and...
St. Andrews Middle School student accepted into Michigan Arts Academy
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | June 6, 2024
Xavion Boyd-Gray, an eighth-grade student at St. Andrews Middle School, has been accepted into the world-renowned Interlochen Arts Academy at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan. Interlochen Arts...
Olympia Armory begins rehabilitation program
By Dr. Sherry Jaco | May 30, 2024
The Olympia Mill Village community is delighted the Olympia Armory rehabilitation project has begun. Bringing a project of this magnitude to fruition requires years of preparation as resources from numerous...
20/20 Levels students to intern with Columbia Council for Internationals
Contributed by Sewell Gelberd | June 6, 2024
The Columbia Council for Internationals (CCFI) has announced that a group of eight students, aged 19-23, and two chaperones from...
City of Columbia begins budgeting process
From Staff Reports | June 6, 2024
Columbia City Council held a monthly meeting Tuesday, June 4. Council approved a resolution for the honorary naming of East...
Richland County Council considers second reading of FY24-25 budget
By Anita Baker | June 6, 2024
Richland County Council met Tuesday, June 4. Resolutions recognizing the life of Cedrick Lamont Richie II and June as the...
Living and Buying In Three Quarters Time
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | June 6, 2024
I think my husband, Marty, and I might need to seek counseling for our Amazon shopping. All the delivery people...
Mike Cox publishes new book
June 3, 2024
The Columbia Star's very own Mike Cox has published a new collection of columns called "Almost Like a Real Writer"...
Remembering Steve McQueen
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | May 30, 2024
During a recent lunch at Henry’s the young server walked up and asked a question. Suzy jumped straight up and...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
June 6, 2024
David Anderson, AIA, LEED AP, has been named a principal at LS3P. Jimmy Wilhide, AIA, LEED AP, has been named...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
June 6, 2024
U-Haul Co. of South Carolina, Inc. has announced Rapido Tire Service of SC signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer...
ATTORNEYS HONORED
June 6, 2024
Cal Watson, managing member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been appointed to the board of directors of Meritas.
Town Theatre presents Les Misérables: School Edition
Contributed by Town Theatre | June 6, 2024
Town Theatre has announced its upcoming production of Les Misérables: School Edition, a heart-wrenching musical that tells a timeless story...
Vista Dandelions dedicated
May 30, 2024
The Congaree Vista Guild was scheduled to hold a dedication ceremony May 29 for Vista Dandelions, a new sculpture installation...
Vista Guild announces results and donations from annual Artista Vista
Contributed by Amy Coward | May 30, 2024
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced that $12,000 in donations will be made to local performing arts groups using proceeds...
Dr. Hal Crosswell publishes book Eyes for Haiti
Contributed by Jessica Brodie | June 6, 2024
A new book from the Advocate Press tells the story of the Haitian eye clinic started by longtime South Carolina...
Woman’s Club of Columbia holds annual luncheon
Contributed by Judy Anderson | May 30, 2024
The Woman’s Club of Columbia held its annual luncheon at the Palmetto Club Tuesday, May 28. Installation of officers for...
Richland One seniors awarded $20,000 Rotary Club Scholarships
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | June 6, 2024
Two Richland One seniors have been selected to receive $20,000 scholarships from the Columbia Rotary Club. W.J. Keenan High School...
Spring Valley students named Michelin Tech Scholars
Contributed by Ishmael Tate | June 6, 2024
Spring Valley High School hosted a Michelin Signing Day Tuesday, June 4, to recognize its Michelin Tech Scholars. Class of...
School News Briefs
June 6, 2024
More than 2,100 seniors in the Class of 2024 are receiving some significant financial assistance in their pursuit of a...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 6, 2024
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
Historic Columbia June 2024 Events
June 6, 2024
•Historic Columbia proudly participates in the Blue Star Museum program,...
PAWMETTO LIFELINE HOLDING “PURRIS 2024 MEOWLYMPICS” ADOPTION EVENT
Contributed by Pawmetto Lifeline | June 6, 2024
The Meowlympians are ready to compete for your heart and...
Dargan steps down from A.C. Flora’s golf team
June 6, 2024
A.C. Flora golf coach Robert Dargan announced on May 31 he was stepping away from the program. “I told the kids halfway through the season,” Dargan said. “It was something...
Richland 215 kicks off Legion baseball season
June 6, 2024
Richland 215 head coach Chris Dorsey (r) sings to the crowd at 701 Whaley Street during the first annual Baseball & Music event Wednesday, May 29. Dur ing the event,...
Trenholm team wins district championship
June 6, 2024
The Trenholm Blue All Star Team won the Little League District 3 Coach Pitch Baseball Tournament in Irmo to advance to State in Greenwood. After a loss Friday night, the...
What to expect when you hire a dog trainer
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training LLC www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | May 9, 2024
So you’ve decided that it’s time to hire a dog trainer. Maybe you can’t seem to housetrain your puppy. Maybe your dog needs better house manners. Maybe your dog is...
Reactive dogs want the scary thing to go away
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training LLC www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | February 8, 2024
Author’s note: the information in this article on modifying a dog’s reactive behavior is a simple explanation of a well-known protocol. The best chance for success is to work with...
Celebrate January as National Train Your Dog Month
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | January 11, 2024
The holidays are over. Was it relaxing for you or did your dog drive you crazy? Is it time to make a New Year’s resolution that you will help your...
Pineville, a historic refuge—Belvidere Plantation
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | June 6, 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....
Pineville, a historic refuge—Naomi Martin reigns supreme
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | May 30, 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....
Pineville, a historic refuge—Pineville’s matriarch, Mrs. Naomi Martin
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | May 23, 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....
Maintaining Treasured Garden Tools
By Arlene Marturano SCGardenLearning
on Facebook | June 6, 2024
Gardeners select hand tools by matching their needs to tool functions. Tools for digging and planting include bulb planter, digging fork, edging tool, mattock, spade, and trowel. A round-pointed shovel,...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | June 6, 2024
Beef Satay ¼ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup fish sauce 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 Tbsp. minced onion 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 Tbsp. ground...
CHNA June Yard of the Month
June 6, 2024
Cross Hill Neighborhood Association (CHNA) has announced the June Yard of the Month goes to the Pennington family of Burwell Lane. The family will enjoy a gift card from the...
Public Notices
June 6, 2024
SUMMONS AND NOTICES (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A#2024-CP-40-01532 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee...
Notice to Creditors of Estates
June 6, 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...
STORAGE AUCTIONS
June 6, 2024
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE U-Stor will hold a Public Auction to sell personal property described below belonging to individuals for a lien for rent and fees owed. South Carolina Self-...