We used to have “executive” meetings at The Columbia Star back when the four of us; Warner as publisher, my mother and Warner’s sister Mimi as editor, Linda as financial manager, and me as general manager; were running things. Calling them “executive” meetings was a bit of a stretch, but we all appreciated the irony of it. We had these […]
Six Degrees of Dreher
A tribute to Warner Montgomery— husband, father, brother, publisher, teacher, author, adventurer, and local legend
Boomers Saving the Planet
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationIn the documentary One Million Years BC, starring Raquel Welch and John Richardson, dark-haired people hate the fair-haired. Meanwhile, modern, advanced humans fight over political differences. In this country, where civic DNA is based on compromise and acceptance, this seems inconceivable. But it’s true. And now we are establishing enemies based on when we were born. I’m not claiming to […]
Encounter on the train
As The Columbia Star family mourns the loss of Warner Montgomery, we would like to share one of his earliest Adventure Travel stories with you.
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
Carl Corbett has joined the team at Brand Buzz, a local apparel and branding company. Colliers South Carolina has made the following hires: Kerstin Mink as property manager for the Synergy Business Park; Jonah Burriss as property management coordinator, assisting REMS property managers in the operation and maintenance of the company’s portfolio of office, retail and industrial properties; and Cathy […]
BUSINESS BRIEFS
After a 44-year journey in the restaurant business, Al Loftis, the founder of Al’s Upstairs Italian Restaurant (Al’s), has made the decision to retire. The iconic establishment will cease all operations on December 19. Broad River Arts Center and Activity Center opened November 5 at Virginia Wingard Memorial United Methodist Church, 1500 Broad River Road. Key takeaways from the newest […]
REAL ESTATE
NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken, Tombo Milliken, and Nelson Weston sold ±93.77 acres located at 3496 Old River Road in Winnsboro. NAI Columbia’s Ben Kelly, CCIM; Patrick Chambers; and Jack Springs leased 3,700 SF of flex space to at 1060 Chris Drive in West Columbia. NAI Columbia’s Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree leased ± 1,232 SF of office space at […]
ATTORNEY HONORED
Amanda Mellard, a member at Robinson Gray law firm, has joined the board of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association as an at-large member.
City Council approves park improvements
During the November 21 City Council meeting, City Council approved several items on the consent agenda that continue to invest in water and sewer infrastructure. Council has also approved another year of capital investment in the Stormwater Program, including program management and condition assessment services. Council approved a new Construction Contract for the Randall Avenue Pocket Park—a pocket park that […]
Olympia Mill Village—a special place to live
EditorialThis is the fourth in a series of articles about the historic Olympia Mill Village and how residents continue to work together to preserve the historic significance and maintain a permanent residential presence in this 120-year-old community. Previous articles discussed preserving our local history, current issues, and efforts to continue building and maintaining a sense of community. Sharing insights about […]
Warner Miller Montgomery, Ph.D
Warner Miller Montgomery, Ph.D., co-owner and past president of The Columbia Star newspaper, passed away November 24, 2023, from complications of advanced dementia. He was 84. Warner died peacefully in the skilled nursing care center of Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community in West Columbia, South Carolina, with his wife and son by his side. A Celebration of Life will be […]
