The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Freshwater Fisheries Section has started the process of stocking thousands of catchable-sized (8–11- inch) trout into the lower Saluda River near Columbia. The rainbow and brown trout raised at the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery in Oconee County will be delivered to multiple locations in the Lower Saluda River. The cold waters released […]
Columbia East Rotary welcomes new members
The Rotary Club of Columbia East welcomes new members (l-r) Dan Fulton, Whit Kinder, Eric McClam, and Jake Nidiffer. Columbia East continues to grow, gaining 17 new members in 2021.
Columbia Philatelic Society to hold winter stamp show
The Columbia Philatelic Society, the oldest stamp club in South Carolina, will hold its winter stamp show February 19–20 at Spring Valley High School, 120 Sparkleberry Lane. Hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 10 vendors from the southeast will be there to show and sell classic U.S. and worldwide […]
Mayor presents Key to the City to CEO and president of City Center Partnership
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin presented the Key to the City to Matt Kennell, CEO and president of City Center Partnership (CCP), at Columbia Rotary Club’s recent meeting. “Under Matt’s leadership for 20 years, City Center Partnership has been key in attracting nearly one billion dollars in development downtown,” said Benjamin. “His dedication to the Main Street District and the hard […]
Richland One graduate helps keep district’s computer network secure
In Richland One, Al W. Minnigan plays an integral role in ensuring the only people on the district’s computer network are those who are supposed to be on it. As a network security administrator in the Information Technology (IT) Department, he is responsible for monitoring and protecting the local system from suspicious traffic, such as phishing emails, problematic logins, and […]
Road Trip To Santee
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationI didn’t even know Santee featured an Indian mound. We were looking for somewhere to go. My middle child had driven up two days earlier. We’d had pizza from Za’s, homemade gumbo, a couple of quiet nights pickin’ and grinnin’, and had to cancel celestial themed activities because of night sky clouds. A night out with Terry later that last […]
Sunnybrook
Excerpt No. 53 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 could not see the Johnson’s house, but he felt it approaching. He snuck a peek past the five-foot cushion and regretted it immediately. […]
The Rio Nunez Expedition Part 1: Arrival in Boké
Originally published December 17, 2004We arrived in Boké and spent the night in the Hotel Niara Bely in Boffa. It was a brand new hotel built to accommodate the tourist traffic expected to follow our expedition and publicity of the slave trail. During breakfast, I persuaded Dr. Naby Camara, our historian and leader, to take a side trip to Boké, a regional capital on […]
REAL ESTATE
John A. McAllister Jr., owner, broker in charge, accredited land consultant, and accredited auctioneer of real estate, announced The Richland County Conservation Commission has approved the purchase of the “Keystone” to the Cabin Branch Project in Lower Richland County. John McAllister Realty Consulting, LLC represents Horrell Hill Partners owners of the 60 acre track. The Richland County Conservation Commission approved […]
Don’t trash your tree
Below are some tips on how to put an old Christmas tree to good use. Drop-off recycling Drop the tree off through January 13 at Richland County, Lexington County, and City of Columbia recycling centers/yard waste drop-off centers. Bonus: holiday boxes, tissue paper, and non-foil-lined gift wrap can be dropped off at these same recycling centers. Lexington County •Crooked Creek […]
