Airport High School and Brookland-Cayce High School opened their doors to community families for two favorite annual Halloween events, drawing nearly 2,500 attendees to enjoy free trick-or-treating and other activities. At Airport (above), trick-or-treaters collected candy at decorated stations around the school, with a tattoo booth, crafts, face painting, stickers, and games also offered as part of the evening’s activities. […]
Ghosts and Legends
USC Professor Emerita Pat McNeely will be speaking at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 12 about her book Historic South Carolina Ghosts and Legends at the Richland Library at 1431 Assembly Street. “This is a historic look at our legends, not a ‘boo, I’m trying to scare you’ book,” McNeely said.
Remembering Late Night TV Commercials
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationI was raised by television, like most baby boomers. So I’ve witnessed advertising of every imaginable kind. My favorites are those late night commercials designed to get someone out of bed and to a phone to order something they will regret. Maybe not now, but soon, and for the rest of their life. Billy Mays was my favorite barker. The […]
Pineville, a historic refuge—Pineville Chapel celebrates 197th Christmas
Originally published December 7, 2007The Pineville Chapel celebrated its 197th Christmas on December 2, 2007, with a Musical Recollection of the Savior’s Birth. The concert was directed by Van High who organized the 13-member chorus, pianist, and guitarist— all from the Pineville-Moncks Corner area. At intermission, Keith Gourdin explained the historical importance of the Pineville Chapel, which was founded in 1910. The event was […]
Here’s to another 60 years
Letter to the EditorI love The Columbia Star and always have. The first class to graduate from A.C. Flora (all four years) celebrates the same 60th anniversary as the Star. In fact, Warner Montgomery did a teaching stint at Flora during these years…he was just back from serving in The Peace Corps and looked no different than our students. We loved seeing our […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
Attorney Tabitha Davidson has joined Robinson Gray as an associate. Eric D. Eaddy has been named vice president of administration at LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland counties. Eric Zimmerman has been named director of real estate management services (REMS) for Colliers South Carolina’s Charleston and Columbia offices.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Rose Talbert Paints has announced the milestone of owners and brothers Pope and Bobby Walker celebrating 50 years in business together. Rapid Shelter Columbia’s One Year Anniversary was scheduled to be celebrated Wednesday, November 1, 191 Calhoun Street. 7 Brew, the drive-thru coffee brand offering over 20,000 unique drink combinations to choose from, celebrated the grand opening of its first […]
REAL ESTATE
Colliers South Carolina’s John Gressette represented Kids Garden in the leasing of ±1,880 square feet of retail space at 4714 Forest Drive. Colliers South Carolina’s Craig Waites brokered the sale of a 37.4- acre tract of land at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Spears Creek Church Road in northeast Columbia. Colliers represented the seller, Spears Creek Quadrant Partners.