People of all ages gathered on Sumter Street Monday, November 11 for the 41st annual Veterans Day Parade. The parade began at exactly 11 a.m. to commemorate the exact ending of WWI November 11, 1918 at 11 a.m. The City of Columbia Veterans Day Parade is known as one of the Southeast’s largest Veterans Day parades. Adults and children gathered […]
West Columbia mayor, councilmembers sworn in
The West Columbia City Council held a special called meeting Tuesday, November 12 at City Hall, for the swearing in ceremony of the councilmembers elected into office during Election Day on Tuesday, November 4. Senator Nikki Setzler conducted the ceremony as he swore in Tem Miles as the city’s new mayor, Councilman Trevor Bedell as the District 2 representative, Councilman […]
Shop Renovations
Just as Historic Columbia’s wonderful gardens and grounds have begun to transform with the shifting season, other spaces—interior spaces—have been transformed through the thoughtfulness of donors of time and treasures. Particularly notable is our newly renovated gift shop, where we invite you to spend some time (and money) as we head toward the holiday season. Thanks to the vision of […]
Quirky Crimes in the Capital City
Richland County Bethel Church Road: A woman called police at 10 p.m. Monday after she said her ex-boyfriend was threatening her. The 19-year-old woman told officers she thought her former boyfriend was angry because he found out she was seeing someone else. She said on social media he told her he would “see her” and said when he did, she […]
Ruritan elects district governor
J.W. “Snooky” McCullar (r) was elected Ruritan District Governor during the recent Columbia District Ruritan Convention held at Zion Lutheran Church. Past District Governor Albert Amick since 2015 (l), hands over the reins to McCullar.
Don’t let theft rob you of your holiday spirit
ASK US AT THE STARHow can we avoid thefts during the holidays? Not surprisingly, with thieves on the prowl, the holidays between Halloween and New Year’s Day rank among the highest for thefts, showing that crime can certainly dampen seasonal cheer if you’re a victim. Thankfully, law enforcement along with savvy retailers, are getting better at outwitting those who would rob us during this […]
The Limits of Technology
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationThe last Monday in October was splendid. Low 70s, low humidity, a whisper of breeze. I was heading to Billy Dreher Island, an area treasure, for an hour or so of bike riding. Constant views of Lake Murray, plenty of paved roads to walk, run, or ride. I go there regularly. On this particular trip I encountered a rare sight. […]
Christmas time and a TIME for Christmas
I’m just saying...Now that it’s the middle of November, and ACTUALLY time to start thinking about the holidays, I’m getting into that festive spirit finally. Don’t get me wrong…I love Christmas as much as the next person and more than many but the commercialization of the holiday is just downright ANNOYING! I usually start getting irritated around the 5th of July because […]
Running crazy
50–SomethingI am officially a runner… not because I’m fast or because I look like one. I’m a runner because I chose to run during this most recent arctic blast, and I just know someone drove past me in a nice heated car and barked, “What a moron!” I don’t disagree. This was not a smart decision. For years I said […]
