After 24 years of faithful service to The Columbia Star, Gail Trebuchon has earned a long and very happy retirement. She was celebrated during a luncheon in her honor at The Star’s offices Monday, February 21. We wish her and her husband, Charles, along with their two daughters and many grandchildren, nothing but the best and greatly appreciate her loyalty, […]
Sculptor displays carvings
Helen Andrews ( r ) shows some of her carved sculptures to Arnie Ashby and other residents at Wildewood Downs at a recent exhibit.
Columbia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. provides backpacks to area schools
The Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated celebrated its Founders Day with a luncheon at the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center Saturday, February 12. Themed “Daring to be Different,” this year’s celebration highlighted the Sisterhood’s 22 trailblazing founders and included a high spirited, sister friendly community service challenge that provided 179 backpacks filled with schools supplies […]
Taco Bell Bomb Threat
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationI never got caught up in the Taco Bell phenomenon. We were lucky enough to be living in Tuscaloosa when a magical place called Taco Casa was introduced to the local world. This fake Mexican fast food place opened modestly in 1974 serving made to order Americanized Mexican food and the coldest beer in town. It became an instant and […]
Sunnybrook
Excerpt No. 61 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 13 cont’d Mary Katherine still wanted no part of that place. She looked at Joey and said, “I think we can make it past Atlanta.” With […]
Coming to America: Star Scholar receives honors
Originally published February 18, 2005Dr. Naby Camara of Guinea, West Africa, arrived in Washington Dulles Airport February 7 and was met by Dr. Jim Fisher and me. We spent the night at the home of Dr. Fisher’s brother–in–law then drove to Columbia via Norfolk, Va. On Tuesday, Dr. Camara had lunch at the Shepherds Center where he will be speaking February 16 and 23. […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
John McAllister BIC, ALC, AARE. president and owner of John McAllister Realty Consulting, LLC, has been name vice chairman of The Land Education Foundation of The Realtors® Land Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Rick Addy has been named financial advisor for SAFE Federal Credit Union. Laura Jordan has been named director of agribusiness development at the […]
REAL ESTATE
Colliers South Carolina’s Mar y Winter Teaster represented Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in the purchase of 2.56 acres at US Highway 1/East Main Street and Swartz Road in Lexington. Colliers South Carolina has announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions: Crawford Prezioso represented Genesis Health Care, Inc. in the purchase of a 42,036-square-foot office building at 8906 […]
ATTORNEY HONORED
Lisle Traywick, an attorney with Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has again been recognized by the Supreme Court of South Carolina for his extensive commitment to pro bono service in 2021.
Harvest Hope receives $25,000 through Bank of America’s COVID-19 Employee Booster Initiative
Harvest Hope recently received a $25,000 donation from Bank of America to address food insecurity in Columbia. The donation is part of a unique program to encourage bank employees to get boosted while supporting the overall health and well-being of the community. The impact of the donation is sizable—for every $1 donated, Harvest Hope can provide five meals to the […]
