The Richland Herb Society held its annual Christmas party December 16 at the home of Jim and Pat Breznay. Members enjoyed a meal and fellowship and collected paper products for the Killingsworth Home. Pictured (l-r), front—Jim Breznay; back—Pam Clark, Gail Van Valkenberg, Sue Uehling, Denise Lane, Ferrie Ward, and Pat Breznay (president).
The Star has new fan at Medicine Mart
Cody N. Berkeley, pharmacist at the Medicine Mart on Rosewood Drive, has reported one of Santa’s helpers has been stirring up trouble and having fun around the pharmacy. Check out Medicine Mart Columbia’s Facebook page for more adventures with Tami.
Vista improvement projects nearing completion
New development is occurring in the Congaree Vista with improvement projects nearing completion and new businesses opening soon. The Park Street beautification project is essentially finished with ADA compliant sidewalks and landscaping. Additionally, outdoor seating for visitors and improved lighting are still to come. Restaurants along the street are open for guests. Improvements have made the area more welcoming and […]
Hartley family selected as Cross Hill Neighborhood Association’s yard of the month
The Hartley family’s yard has been selected as Cross Hill Neighborhood Association’s Christmas season yard of the month.
Historic Eutawville Part 7: Ferguson concludes
Francis Beidler died in 1924 in Chicago. At the time, he and his family owned 15,000 shares of the capital stock of Santee River Cypress Lumber Company, a S. C. corporation. And, the company owed him $621,536.22 for inheritance tax payable to S. C. The Beidler family sued, lost, and appealed to the S. C. Supreme Court where they lost […]
Sunnybrook
Excerpt No. 52 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 12 Cont’d Joey did not know what to do, but just as all his dreams of glory were about to be put to an end by […]
NOT a Stairway to Heaven
I’m just saying...This Christmas season has become one of gratitude and learning for me. During the Thanksgiving weekend, I had a horrible accident where I fell from the top of our stairs to the bottom and literally broke my face. I was apparently carrying too much stuff up the stairs and at the top, my foot wasn’t completely on the step so […]
Westinghouse expanding operations in Richland County
Westinghouse, a leading global supplier of safe and innovative nuclear technology, has announced plans to support and grow operations in Richland County. The company is investing $131 million into the project. Operating in South Carolina since 1969, the Westinghouse Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) in Hopkins houses fuel manufacturing, product engineering, testing laboratories, and fuel marketing and contract administration. Approximately […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
Ashley Bodiford has been named prevention director and Troy Workman has been promoted to director of intervention at LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties. Melissa Watness, AIA, NCARB, of LS3P, has been elected as Midlands director for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) South Carolina. Laura Nell Hudgins has joined Sunbelt Business Brokers […]
