As fans around the country prepare for Super Bowl XLVII, residents in the Lower Richland community have good reason to cheer for the San Francisco 49ers. Jonathan Goodwin, the starting center for the 49ers, is a former Lower Richland High School Diamond Hornet. Following the 49ers 28-24 win over the Atlanta Falcons on January 20, Goodwin stamped his ticket to […]
What will you do when the time comes?
Editor’s note: During the month of February, The Columbia Star will feature a series on the options available and decisions involved in caring for our aging loved ones. During the holidays, when the adult children gathered from across the country to visit their aging parents, the signs were unmistakable. Their parents were finding it difficult to manage their household affairs. […]
Dreher High School Basketbal l Champs of 1956 honored
The atmosphere on the court in the Dreher Blue Devils’ basketball court on January 29 was fast-paced and frenetic as the team took on the high-flying Camden Bulldogs, but the vibe on the bench was calm and reserved. That’s because these particular players had already been in the game and accomplished what every team dreams about— they won Dreher’s first […]
Transparency top priority in politics
Sunlight has always been the best disinfectant. The League of Women Voters of South Carolina strongly believes our democracy is best served by maximizing transparency in the actions of our public officials. We have been reminded repeatedly over the last several years there are serious gaps in South Carolina’s ethics laws. We now have the best chance in years to […]
Crossbreed dog owner offended by Cox column
I found this article (Goldendoodles lead us astray, January 18, 2013) not only to be terribly rude and critical to owners of crossbreed dogs, but also terribly misinformed and brimming with inaccuracies. A goldendoodle is a crossbreed, not a mutt. A mutt is a dog that belongs to no single recognized breed and is not the result of intentional breeding. […]
Superintendent: School safety has and will always be top priority
Editor’s Note: The following is the first in a series of columns Richland School District Two Superintendent Katie Brochu will be releasing to the media regarding issues that affect the Richland Two Community. As 2012 drew to a close, the preparations for a happy holiday season were turned upside down as the nation was shocked by the senseless tragedy in […]
Stop N. Main Housing Project
As an Eau Claire neighbor, I attended the full house meeting Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at the Eau Claire Print Building. Our neighbors stand completely united to STOP the shady housing project deal for 3700 North Main. There is still a chance to STOP IT. The contract has NOT been signed. The owners of the property are a “self appointing […]
Quirky Crimes in the Capital City
Forest Acres tForest Drive: Three men were arrested Wednesday at 5 p.m. after a loss prevention officer saw them on closed circuit television steal almost $2,000 worth of jewelry. The trio put the jewelry in three different bags and then walked out of the store without paying. The security officer stopped them and detained them until police arrived. During the […]
Four Seasons cleanup brings community together
The Four Seasons apartment complex looks vastly improved today after a cleanup initiative last Saturday, January 26, led by U. S. Attorney William Nettles and the Columbia Police Department. Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott thanked volunteers and residents Saturday for their hard work as Grace Church of Columbia served lunch. “This is a thank you to the community,” Scott said. […]
