Holocaust survivor and author Eva Mozes Kor will present a lecture, “Healing Through Killing: Lessons from the Holocaust,” at the South Carolina State Museum on Thursday, September 10, at 7:30 pm. This lecture is sponsored by the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust and is presented in conjunction with State Museum’s new exhibit Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race, a […]
Artists meld for “Catharsis”
From the moment Miriam Barbosa and Marcelo Novo first met they knew they both spoke the same language – literally and artistically. “All of our conversations were in Spanish,” Brazilian dancer and choreographer Barbosa said. “We found in each other a lot of similarities.” About five years ago, she and Novo, an artist from Argentina, began developing “Catharsis,” a melding […]
Crime drops on Devine Street
Devine Street merchants have noticed a noticeable drop in crime since the Columbia police made good on its promises and increased its presence in the area. More frequent nighttime patrols and regular daytime appearances by Officer A. Reese on a Segway personal transporter have “had a very positive effect,” according to Michael Arket, who co- owns Tranquil Moments Day Spa […]
Dreher High School graduate makes the cut for “America’s Top Model”
The CW Network’s hit series “America’s Next Top Model” kicks off season 13 Wednesday, September 9 with a two- hour premiere from 8- 10 pm with one of Columbia’s own vying to become this year’s “America’s Top Model.” This season the series breaks the mold by offering women 5’7″ and under (below the industry height standard) the chance to become […]
Watch Jean’s Journal
Kelly Mill Middle School teachers and students work together to protect South Carolina’s Congaree National Park. Head to our website at www.thecolumbiastar.com for the rest of the story.
Which bridge was burned to stop Gen. Sherman?
South Carolinians will have the opportunity to see a Palmetto State history sleuth in action on PBS’s popular series, “The History Detectives,” airing at 9 pm Monday, September 7 on SC- ETV. Dr. Jonathan Leader, a University of South Carolina researcher and state archaeologist, will be featured for his work on a Civil War mystery. Leader applied scientific instrumentation, archaeology […]
Rehoboth United Church celebrates 44 years
The Rehoboth United Church celebrated 44 years August 23 at the 11 am service at 1912 Cushman Drive, the final service at this location. The keynote speakers was Dr. Monroe Saunders Jr., presiding bishop of the United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic and pastor of Transformation Church of Jesus Christ in Baltimore, Maryland. This church has served as one of […]
History of Columbia class begins September 15
Historic Columbia Foundation presents “People, Places, and Progress of Early Columbia, 1600-1850,” a six- part lecture series hosted by Dr. Warner Montgomery, local historian and publisher. Montgomery will present engaging historical information about Columbia’s unique past, while providing insight on early Columbia settlers, established communities, and diverse social history. Six Lectures on Tuesdays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Sept. 15 […]
Forest Acres photos needed
Warner M. Montgomery is writing a history of Forest Acres and needs photos of homes, churches, businesses, and people. Please bring the photograph to the office of The Columbia Star, 723 Queen Street, any weekday between 9 am and 5 pm. The photo will be scanned and returned to you. If your photo is digital, it can be emailed to […]
NAI Avant breaks ground for Pure Fishing, Inc.
NAI Avant recently brokered the sale of a 80,313 square foot office building located in the South Carolina Research Park in Northeast Columbia. The building will serve as the global corporate headquarters for Pure Fishing, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company. Pure Fishing is one of the world’s leading providers of fishing tackle. Jarden Corporation has […]