Jim Hamilton turned 90 Sunday, January 30. His children surprised him with a birthday party drop in at Jim Hamilton–L.B. Owens Airport. With a packed lobby and meeting room set up with food and drinks, his friends lined up to wish him well with birthday greetings. The Second Congressional District Aeronautics Commissioner Colonel South Carolina National Guard (ret) David Anderson […]
Statement on the passing of Judge Mildred Weathers McDuffie
Below is a statement from Richland One Board Chairwoman Cheryl Harris and Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon on the passing of Judge Mildred Weathers McDuffie. “We were saddened to learn of the passing of Judge Mildred Weathers McDuffie. A 1953 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Judge McDuffie began her 34-year career in Richland One as an elementary […]
With weapons drawn, SwordFest makes its dramatic return to the Relic Room
What’s all that clanging? Why do you hear the sound of deadly steel slicing through the winter air? Are you dreaming? Have you been transported back into the middle of the battle of Agincourt or a tournament at the court of King Arthur? None of the above. And the reason it sounds so eerily familiar is this is the fifth […]
Faculty/student collaborations in UofSC Dance Company Spring Concert
Original works by University of South Carolina dance faculty will be in the spotlight for the UofSC Dance Company Spring Concert, February 9–12 at Drayton Hall Theatre. Show times are 7:30 p.m., February 9–11 and 2 p.m., February 12. Admission is $15 for students, $20 for UofSC faculty/staff, military, and seniors 60+, and $22 for the public. Tickets may be […]
The Dabompa School—Part One: Where there’s a will…
Originally published January 21, 2005At a meeting of the Farenya Renaissance Association in Conakr y, Guinea, after our successful Slave Trail Trek in June, 2004, we were entertained by a group of school children. Their rendition of the Star Spangled Banner in English totally surprised Dr. Jim Fisher and me. Then they sang the Guinea National Anthem in French, Arabic, and English. They were […]
Sunnybrook
Excerpt No. 58 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 “I’m serious,” Joey said. “ Y’all are the best friends I’ll ever have.” “Even me?” Eric asked. “Even you, Eric.” “ We love you, […]
Survival Food for Thought
I’m just saying...“Julia, what in the world are you doing now?” My husband, Marty, had just walked into the kitchen where I was sorting through a pile of food for an upcoming road trip with my friend, Kathy. Kathy’s granddaughter is a theater student at Wofford College in Spartanburg, and we were going up there the next day to see her in […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
John Montgomery, Chuck Salley, Garrett Scott, and Craig Waites have been named managing directors at Colliers South Carolina. Howard M. Knapp has been named executive director of The S.C. State Election Commission. Kenneth J. DeLay Jr., MD, has joined Lexington Medical Center’s network of care at Lexington Urology. Max Kastenholz has joined the preconstruction team at LCK. Tony K. Cox […]
Resort Lifestyle Communities opens new all-inclusive senior living community in Columbia
Lakeview, the latest independent retirement community developed by leading senior living provider Resort Lifestyle Communities, welcomed residents and began moving them into their new homes February 1. Designed for adults 55 and over, Lakeview offers an all-inclusive independent lifestyle for local residents. “Our research indicated there was a significant need for additional senior living communities in the Columbia area,” said […]
Marketing book helps executives build a digital marketing program
Award-winning Columbia-based digital marketing expert Mary Cate Spires is launching her first book, On The Map: How Multi-Location Businesses Can Use Digital Marketing to Grow Revenue and Stay Ahead of the Competition. The goal is to help motivate multi-location businesses to look to digital marketing trends that have been successful in other industries instead of solely focusing on businesses within […]
