Approximately 300 Airmen and a contingent of F-16CJ Fighting Falcon aircraft from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing have deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the next several months, the SCANG will support U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) by preserving operational depth, staging joint forces, and projecting overwhelming combat power in the […]
Hammond’s guardian Angel prepares for next step, looks back on his legacy
“I want my legacy to be about enhancing the culture of the Hammond experience where we are maximizing the potential for each student.” For nearly two decades Chris Angel has done exactly that as head of Hammond. Angel’s tenure will end at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 school year as he moves on to be the headmaster at the Baylor […]
Early Columbia Cemeteries
Part 13: USC Medical School CemeteryThe photograph of the USC Medical School Memorial Gardens in part 13 of Old Columbia Cemeteries is of the original cemetery/memorial gardens located adjacent to the old State Penitentiary Cemetery (Tickleberry Hill) below Elmwood Cemetery. USC Medical School Memorial Garden is for people who have donated their body to medical science for the University of South Carolina. “In memory of […]
Intelligence Deficit Dogs
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationI’ve discovered what appears to be the dumbest canine in existence. Unfortunately, he resides where I do, along with the motley collection of flawed individuals that constitute our household. I’m not claiming he’s the absolute worst ever—I haven’t met them all. Unlike some of the experts I’ve noticed on television, pontificating about “all men,” or “all leftists,” or “all southerners,” […]
Sunnybrook
Excerpt No. 17 from Mike Maddock’s novel available now on AmazonEditor’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. Chapter 4: Cont’d Joey looked at Ryan. He was wearing camouflage pants, a green t-shirt, black boots, and a green cap. Timmy tagged along behind him draped […]
A Wild Senior Trip Part 7: The Intracoastal Waterway
Captain Tigner sat us down and explained the situation, “Swabbies, this waterway goes to Key West, but we’re not even close yet. We’ve passed tugs, barges, cruise ships, fishing boats, but no dumb boaters like us. We have to revise our plan right here and now!…We will take a straight shot to Miami where there are places to eat and […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, has announced the promotion of multiple team members—Ashley Cady Elsey to brand and communications strategist, Hailey Covell to communications strategist, Mary Kate Korpita to marketing strategist, and Caitlin Dingler to project coordinator. Candace Carroll has been named interim state director for Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC). Henry […]
Harbor Freight Tools signs deal to open new location in Columbia
Harbor Freight Tools has announced it expects to open a new store in Columbia at 7509K Garners Ferry Road this summer. An official opening date will be announced later. Construction has already begun at the location, using local workers and companies from the surrounding Columbia area. In addition, the store is expected to bring between 25 and 30 new jobs […]
Girl Scouts and PalmettoPride announce statewide litter prevention campaign
Girl Scouts across South Carolina and PalmettoPride announce a statewide litter prevention campaign for Earth Day 2021. The four-day campaign will kick off on Earth Day with a press event at the State House Thursday, April 22 at 11 a.m., led by Lt. Governor Pamela Evette. The health of the Earth is something Girl Scouts is passionate about. “I learned […]
Black Restaurant Week—Columbia serves up heritage with No Crumb Left Behind Campaign
Black Restaurant Week, LLC, will host its inaugural campaign in Columbia Friday, April 23 to Sunday, May 2. The national culinary and cultural campaign celebrates the flavors of African American, African, and Caribbean cuisine with a regional showcase in Columbia. Black Restaurant Week is also celebrating six years of service. Since 2016, Black Restaurant Week has developed its multi-city culinary […]
