The Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) held its annual awards dinner Friday June 20, at the Conference Center in Florence. Dr. Arlene Marturano, veteran Columbia Star writer, was among the winners, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025. A former educator and Christa McAuliffe Fellow, Marturano has significantly impacted environmental education in South Carolina. She led the state’s […]
Spring Valley Rotary Club honored by the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross recently recognized the Spring Valley Rotary Club as a “Premier Blood Partner” for the club’s blood drive efforts in 2024 when members held two drives and collected 87 pints of blood. Since its first blood drive in 2007, the club has sponsored a total of 31 blood drives and collected 1,481 pints of lifesaving blood, averaging […]
Keenan’s McLain and Blythewood’s Washington to be inducted into SCBA Hall of Fame
The South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association (SCBA) announced the Hall of Fame Class for 2025. This year’s inductees include Reggie McLain of Keenan High School, Zeke Washington of Blythewood High School along with Darryl Nance of Wade Hampton (Greenville) High School, and Jackie Roberts of Westside High School. The Induction Ceremony will take place Tuesday, July 29, in conjunction with […]
Ghosts of Lake Payne
It’s not a criticism; It’s an observationWhile trying to resume sleeping early one morning, wondering why we put lake first and river second when naming water features entered my brain. Lake Michigan, Lake Titicaca, Mississippi River, Cahaba River. One exception to this is Payne Lake, in Alabama, although everyone I knew called Payne Lake, Lake Payne. This episode triggered a memory that lingered when I visited […]
Hitting the Nail on the Head
I’m just saying...“Marty where is your power drill?” I asked my husband, Marty, this the other day, and while I shouldn’t admit it, it was sort of fun watching him go pale and break into a sweat. After 21-years of marriage, Marty still says the two scariest sentences that come out of my mouth are “Honey, I’ve been thinking…” and “Marty, where’s […]
An Interlude in France— Part 2: Mr. Jefferson’s Paris
Originally published December 4, 2009Editor’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. Thomas Jefferson is one of my heroes in history. I convinced Linda to put his places of interest in Paris on our to–do list. She happily agreed provided, “It won’t take […]
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
La’Jessica Stringfellow, a lawyer at Robinson Gray law firm, has started her term as president of the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division. Her term will run for one calendar year and conclude in June 2026. Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands has announced Dolly Patton will join the team as chief advancement officer, effective July 14, 2025. LS3P’s […]
REAL ESTATE
Colliers South Carolina brokers Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson, SIOR, CCIM have facilitated several new leases to bring Center Point I and II to full occupancy. Center Point I and II are Class A office buildings totaling 153,306 square feet located near the interchange for Interstate 26 and Interstate 20 in Columbia. TD Bank moved its office space from Lexington […]
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Above & Beyond Tattoo Studio has announced its grand opening at 2321 Devine Street (Suites B & C), above the Devine Street Barber Shop. Owners Christine Sabet and Matthew “Toto” Davis, a 16-year Army veteran currently serving in the reserves and a seasoned tattoo artist with 15 years of experience, have poured their passion and dedication into creating a space […]
What to look for in a vacation rental
Hardworking individuals and their families look forward to their vacations with much anticipation. People not only work hard to afford a relaxing getaway, but also to plan such excursions. Vacationers considering a short-term rental service like Vrbo or Airbnb can keep these tips in mind as they seek a rental property for their next getaway. •Identify your priorities. It sounds […]