Following the unexpected loss of Christ Central as a transitional housing option for Veterans, the Columbia VA Health Care System (VAHCS) sprang into action to ensure the Veterans had access to safe and stable housing. Christ Central had been a long-time partner of VAHCS, providing transitional housing for homeless Veterans through the Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program, a federal […]
We’re turning 60 this month!
The Columbia Star, formerly The Star Reporter, published its first issue October 24, 1963. The Star will be 60 years old this month.
Learning New Words
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationWhile watching the first night of 2023 college football, I heard something strange—an announcer wondered about a player’s fragile psyche. I savored that two-word phrase for a bit and finally determined that was the first time I’d ever heard a football analyst say that. And I’m pretty sure that same phrase wouldn’t have even been considered until maybe 15 years […]
Pineville, a historic refuge—Lawson’s Pond Plantation then
Originally published November 9, 2007In 1700, John Lawson, surveyor-general for North Carolina, traveled from Charleston up the Santee and Congaree Rivers, across to the Waxhaws (York County now), and eventually to Pamplico Sound—a journey of 1,000 miles that took him over two years. His report of 1711 includes detailed descriptions of Indians, settlers, animals, and plants he saw. As Lawson paddled up the Santee […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
The Columbia Chamber has announced the award recipients for the 120th Annual Diamond Gala, including Young Professional of the Year: Stacy Williams, Public Servant of the Year: Joe E. Taylor Jr., Diplomat of the Year: Ann Thomason, Military Advocate of the Year: Dan Beatty, and Ambassador of the Year: Kim Wilkerson. The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation’s […]
REAL ESTATE
Recent transactions from NAI Columbia Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree sold 2083 10th Street & 914 Holland Avenue, both located in Cayce. 2083 10th Street is a small tract of land, and 914 Holland Avenue is a ±13,176 SF warehouse. John Gregory, PE, CCIM; Bill Lamar; and Tristan Lee sold 325 Veterans Road. The ±4,395 SF industrial property is […]
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Mimsy’s Kitchen & Jazz Lounge at 200 Graces Way in Northeast Columbia is open for business with lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. www.MimsysKitchen.com Crothall Laundry Services, a healthcare laundry and linen management partner to healthcare providers, is launching its newest facility in Columbia at 140 Cort Road. Lumos, a 100 percent Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider, […]
MBM partner Stanley Myers passes away
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) partner, Stanley Myers, passed away unexpectedly September 27 at the age of 47. MBM managing partner, Christian Spradley, has asked community members to turn their attention to praying for Stanley’s wife, Tashia, and their two young children. Myers was selected as a 2023 Leadership in Law Honoree by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. He deployed as a […]
