For the last four years, Teen Challenge Adult has offered a year round program for men in Columbia dealing with life controlling problem. Men, 18 and older, dealing with issues like drug use and alcoholism get an opportunity to be a part of a program that focuses on education and job training. The cirriculum includes coping and defense mechnisms, anger […]
Doing good for the neighborhood
At a time when we are all doing our best to be stay positive amidst a pandemic and political turmoil, it is refreshing to see the good that surrounds us. One example of good has been happening daily since July in a Southeast Columbia neighborhood. Fred Hunt is a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church located on Patterson Road […]
Non Stick Skillets and Vagrant Mice
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationThis all started when I noticed my non-stick skillets were getting sticky, and displaying evidence of the coating separating from the pan. This means it’s time to buy new skillets. I’m not interested in learning anything new, especially if I’ve been doing it another way for more than four decades, so I didn’t get too excited about trying different technology. […]
Sunnybrook
50–SomethingExcerpt No. 3 from Mike Maddock’s novel available now on Amazon Editor’s Note: We are pleased to publish Mike Maddock’s novel, Sunnybrook, in its entirety as a “50 Something” weekly series for 2021. All published excerpts will also be available on our website, www.TheColumbiaStar.com. PROLOGUE (Cont’d) Mary Katherine remembered watching the boys play through the window of their apartment as […]
Holy Land— Part 2: Tunnel, Dome, Acre
I have always been attracted to the Holy Land, modern Israel, and Jordan. Three times I have found myself wandering through the historic sites searching for the meaning of life. In 1970, after doing research in Thailand for my dissertation, I stopped off in Jerusalem for three days. In 1983, after completing two years as principal of an American school […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2021, including Ashley C. Story as president, Walter H. Cartin as president-elect, and Claude T. Prevos III as treasurer. Returning members of the RCBA executive committee are Michael J . Polk, S. Harrison Saunders VI , Charles F. Moore, and Derrick L. Williams. John Metts, of Wilson Kibler, […]
ATTORNEYS HONORED
Gray T. Culbreath, of Gallivan White Boyd, has been appointed treasurer of the Southeastern American Board of Trial Advocates (SEABOTA). Michael “Mike” Polk is the recipient of the South Carolina Bar Solo and Small Firm Section’s 2020 Solo and Small Firm Section Award in recognition of his service to the community and outstanding leadership.
Delta Dental of South Carolina awards $34,000 in oral health grants to aid individuals in need
Delta Dental of South Carolina, a leading dental benefits provider and nonprofit organization, recently awarded United Way’s WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics with a $34,000 grant for personal protective equipment for staff and patients, as well as X-Ray equipment. WellPartners offers dental and eye care services that provide preventative and restorative care to uninsured and underinsured children and adults in […]
REAL ESTATE
George Meetze, of ROI Commercial, completed commercial real estate transactions—represented the seller in the sale of +/-61,300 square foot industrial facility and 24 plus acres located at 138 Zenker Road, Lexington, for $3,150,000; represented the seller in the sale of +/- 1.47 acres of commercial land located at 810 Killian Station Drive, Columbia, for $450,000; represented the landlord in the […]
“American Pickers” is coming to South Carolina in March
Mike and Frank from the History Channel’s “American Pickers’ are coming to South Carolina in March and are looking for leads throughout the state, specifically interesting characters with interesting items and lots of them. Anyone interested can call 1-855-OLD-RUST (653-7878) or email AmericanPickers@cineflix.com.