What’s your go-to summer time lunch or snack? Here are a few of our favorites: Pam Staples : A Pimiento cheese sandwich with a cucumber salad and berries. Tammy Davis: Boiled peanuts with sweet tea if the sun is still shining and wine after sunset. Mike Cox: A fresh made chicken salad sandwich (white meat only) with a tomato and […]
Soda City underrated?
Columbia ranked 6th in the Top 20 of underrated cities in the U.S.Everyone these days seems to be talking about moving from Silicon Valley to Miami or from New York City to Austin. And while those are wonderful, vibrant places, not everyone wants— or can even afford—the big-city prices. As a result, and with home prices skyrocketing, smaller cities that are just off the beaten path are becoming increasingly appealing. So as […]
Richland County Council back in-person
The Richland County Council met in-person at the Richland County Administration Building on the corner of Harden and Laurel Street at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13. The following members were present: Council Member Bill Malinowski (District One), Council Member Derrek Pugh (District Two), Chair Paul Livingston (District Four), Council Member Allison Terracio (District Five), Council Member Gretchen Barron (District […]
Kid Dy-no-mite is selling Medicare
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationDuring 1990, several monumental things happened to me. I turned 40, became a grandfather, and started wearing glasses. All of these things together hit hard. For the first time in my life, I felt like an old man. I wish I could say these were the only reminders of my impending demise, but sadly, they continued to arrive, at ever […]
Sunnybrook
Excerpt No. 29 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 6 (Cont’d) Eric’s voice shook, but he still managed to remain cocky. “Dude, it was your dumb idea to jump!” “What did you just say?” Joey […]
Aristocratic Madison, spared by Sherman
Linda and I decided to make our trip to FDR’s Warm Springs an exploration of unfamiliar places in Georgia along the way: towns like Madison and Greensborough and Callaway Gardens. Madison was established in 1809 as an in-town residence for nearby planter families and was considered “The Most Cultured and Aristocratic Town on the Stagecoach Route between Charleston and N […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, CMCC has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention in its facility. Mark and Leigh Ann Craddock have arrived to […]
REAL ESTATE
John Gregor y of NAI Columbia represented JF Petroleum Group in a lease of 8,900 SF located at 100 Kaminer Way Parkway near Irmo. Patrick Palmer & Bobby Balboni of NAI Columbia represented Nick’s Gyros & Subs in a lease renewal of 2,550 SF located at 7355 Two Notch Road.
Richland One lifts mask requirement for students & staff
Effective July 12, Richland One students and staff will not be required to wear masks inside district schools or other facilities, on district property or on school buses. Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon said the announcement is in accordance with Proviso 1.108 which was adopted by the South Carolina General Assembly. Students and staff who want to continue to […]
CCNB celebrates delayed Grand Opening in Five Points
CCNB, Coastal Carolina National Bank, located at 1940 Blossom Street, finally hosted its official Grand Opening in Five Points on July 14 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Festivities began at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony presented by the Five Points Association. Food, prizes, and incentives were offered to those who opened a new CCNB checking account. WCOS’s Jonathon […]