Steve Rubin was born a “Chicago Boy” but moved to LA when he was four. His family lived across the street from the old Stadium Theatre in West Los Angeles and was “at the movies three times a week. I grew up a movie kid. I loved movies; my mother loved movies; my dad loved movies.” Rubin attended UCLA, studied […]
All Dogs Have Teeth
April 7–13 is National Bite Prevention Week. The latest data released by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says that although the vast majority of the 88 million canine companions in the United States live a peaceful coexistence in their communities, dog bites are still considered a serious public health risk. Over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in […]
Former Star writer turns 100
Having a centenarian in one’s family is, under any circumstances, a blessing. But to have two sisters both surpass the 100-year mark is the sort of remarkable feat that might lead publications like the Guinness Book of World Records and the TODAY show’s Willard Scott to come a-knocking. On April 6, Jacolyn Bush Perrone, of Lexington, a native of Barnesville, […]
A Dixie Darlin’ Does Paris
I’m just saying...I’ve just been to London and Paris on the trip of a lifetime with one of my very best friends, and I am just overwhelmed with gratitude we were able to have this time together in such amazing and beautiful places. We landed in London first, and it was a week to remember for sure. Then, partially because it was […]
Pineville, a historic refuge—Pineville cemeteries: Marion
Originally published May 9, 2008Editor’s Note: At the request of his readers and in memory of Warner M. Montgomery, Ph. D, we will continue to publish his Adventure Travel stories for the time being. Show me your cemeteries, and I will tell you what kind of people you have. —Benjamin Franklin Cemeteries are records of the past. Gravestones are expressions of love and affection […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
Hope Andrews has joined Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree’s NAI Columbia brokerage team. Justin Strickland, president of First Reliance Bank, has been appointed vice chair of the Lexington Medical Center Board of Directors. The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2024 Restaurant and Chef Award nominees and the Columbia region includes two finalists— Lula Drake Wine Parlour for Outstanding […]
City of Columbia hosts first Black Maternal Health Week events
The City of Columbia, in partnership with the Black Maternal Health Collective, held a press conference on April 4 to announce a series of events for the very first Black Maternal Health Week. Black Maternal Health Week, based on the Black Mama’s Matter Initiative, is a week of awareness, activism, and community-building with the goals of deepening the statewide conversation […]
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Lexington Medical Center has opened two new facilities to better serve growing communities in the Midlands—Lexington Medical Park Forest Acres and LMC Lexington Medical Park 2. Lexington Medical Park Forest Acres is located at 5143 Forest Drive. LMC Lexington Medical Park 2 is located at 103 Thompson Street, Lexington. Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery ribbon cutting is scheduled for Thursday, […]
City of Columbia Office of Violent Crime Prevention highlights Youth Violence Prevention Week
Throughout the week of April 14–April 20, the City of Columbia Office of Violent Crime Prevention is partnering with several community organizations to host a week-long series of events highlighting Youth Violence Prevention Week. Garden Rededication In 2014, the R.I.C.H. program established a Garden of Peace as a memorial for those lives lost to gun violence. At this event the […]
