Technetics and its SEAL Team help save the planet
By Mike Cox | November 6, 2025
In the world of advanced manufacturing, few companies balance technological innovation with environmental stewardship as seamlessly as Technetics Group. This global leader in engineered sealing and critical components serves industries...
Mayor unveils 2025 Babcock Center Christmas ornament
Contributed by City of Columbia | November 6, 2025
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and representatives from the Babcock Center unveiled this year’s “Official City Ornament” at a press conference on October 30. This year’s ornament depicts Blue Sky’s Tunnelvision. This...
St. Timothy’s floral workshop enhances All Saints Service
Contributed by Sallie Hook Boggs | November 6, 2025
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church was awash with beautiful floral arrangements for its All Saints service Sunday, November 2. The Sanctuary, Bennett Hall, Woods Vestibule, and Remembrance Hall were adorned with...
Rickenmann, Herbert win reelection, runoffs set for At-Large, district 4 seats
Compiled by Josh Cruse | November 6, 2025
Statement from Mayor Daniel Rickenmann “I want to first thank my wife, Laura, and my daughters Carlyle and Ellie, who...
County Council approves Neighborhood Character Overlay District for Olympia Mill Village
By Anita Baker | November 6, 2025
Richland County Council met November 4. A resolution honoring Limitless Community Development (formerly known as Latino Community Development) and a...
Brown seeks a second term
Story by Josh Cruse
joshc@thecolumbiastar.com | October 30, 2025
Councilman Peter Brown is running for second term as District 4 representative on Columbia City Council. “I want to finish...
The Vast TV Wasteland
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | November 6, 2025
Newton Minow, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from 1961 to 1963, famously called U.S. television a “vast wasteland”...
Halloween Hangovers
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | November 6, 2025
It happened again. I’m once again having what I call the Halloween Hangover. It’s not from booze, though. It’s from...
Mastering Traffic Circles
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | October 30, 2025
The first actual traffic circle I encountered was early this century in Lexington where highways 378 and 391 intersect. It...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
November 6, 2025
Midlands Technical College (MTC) history professor Lindsay Weathers has received the 2025 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Southern Region...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
November 6, 2025
The City of Columbia has unveiled new gateway signage at 6925 N. Main Street as part of its ongoing beautification...
Honorable Order of Saint Michael presented
November 6, 2025
The Army Aviation Association of America (Quad A) Doolittle Chapter president presented the Honorable Order of Saint Michael to CW5...

Original play The Seeing Place inspired by Historic USC Theatre’s haunted reputation
Contributed by Kevin Bush | September 11, 2025
The University of S.C. Department of Theatre and Dance will begin its 2025-2026 season with the ghostly new play The...
Transitions to host 14th annual Reconstructing Home
Contributed by Gavin Brown | September 11, 2025
Transitions Homeless Center will host its 14th annual Reconstructing Home event Wednesday, October 1, at the Columbia Museum of Art....

Columbia Children’s Theatre presents Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience!
Contributed by William Mitchell | February 6, 2025
Experience the whimsical fun and heartfelt lessons of Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience with Columbia Children’s Theatre...
Columbia Philatelic Society celebrates 90 years
Contributed by Jerry Emanuel | November 6, 2025
The Columbia Philatelic Society celebrated its 90th anniversary October 19 at its meeting place, The Tri-City Leisure Center in West...
FoodShare South Carolina supports needs of SNAP recipients in South Carolina
By Anita Baker | November 6, 2025
The vision of FoodShare South Carolina is for all who live in our state to have access to healthy, fresh...
Ruritan clubs hold district convention
November 6, 2025
The Columbia District Ruritan Clubs of S.C. held its convention recently at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church. The Ruritan Club...
Richland One Staff Spotlight
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | November 6, 2025
Dr. Janet Campbell easily gets in over 25,000 steps a day, which is more than 11 miles. But she isn’t...
School News Briefs
November 6, 2025
Richland School District Two will host its annual Choice Fair featuring Magnet Programs. This year’s fair is a two-day event,...
W.J. Keenan Marching Band named Dillon Battle of the Bands Grand Champion for second consecutive year
November 6, 2025
For the second year in a row, W.J. Keenan High School’s Marching Keenan Raider Rubber Band was named the Grand...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 6, 2025
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
Organ recital at Shandon UMC
November 6, 2025
Alisdair Welty, an 18-year-old organist from Cleveland, Ohio will present...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 30, 2025
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
500!
November 6, 2025
Find these pictures and many more here! A.C. Flora girls and boys head tennis coach Amy Martin grabbed her 500th career victory when her girls team beat Fountain Inn 6-0...
The Smiths have A.C. Flora rockin’ & rollin’ back to state title match
November 6, 2025
Editor’s Note: Please forgive all the references to the ’80s alternative rock band, The Smiths. Mike couldn’t help himself. Find these pictures and many more here! The A.C. Flora Falcons...
Hammond shuts out Cardinal Newman
November 6, 2025
The Hammond Skyhawks scored 23 first quarter points en route to a 57-0 win over the Cardinal Newman Cardinals in a SCISA 4A clash Thursday, October 30. “We executed on...

Antecedent Arrangement—a life-changing behavior modification strategy
By Jenna Pellerito,
Owner and Head Trainer Columbia K9 Training & Behavior
www.thefutureisforcefree.com | October 30, 2025
Antecedent arrangement is one of the first steps, as well as one of the most important steps, to a behavior modification protocol in dogs. Proper implementation of antecedent arrangement can...

Bringing home a new puppy
September 25, 2025
I am so excited to announce that at the end of this month I will be bringing home a new puppy, an obnoxiously adorable nine-week old Groenendael. As a professional...

High Intensity vs Low Intensity Exercise: Which one does your dog need?
By Jenna Pellerito, Owner and Head Trainer Columbia K9 Training & Behavior https://www.thefutureisforcefree.com/ | July 24, 2025
We all know dogs need exercise, but what kind of exercise is best for which dogs? And much do they need? In this article we will dive into the differences...
Augusta Canal v. Columbia Canal
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | November 6, 2025
Editor’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. Linda...
A Wonderful Birthday—Augusta Inn and Dining
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | October 30, 2025
Editor’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. Linda...
Redcliffe, Hammond, and Forest Acres
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | October 23, 2025
Editor’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. Redcliffe...
Going to Bat for Bats
By Arlene Marturano
South Carolina Garden-based Learning Network on Facebook | November 6, 2025
The last week in October is South Carolina Bat Week, an annual celebration to recognize the important role of bats in nature and ecosystems and to raise awareness about the...
Star Chefs
Contributed by allrecipes.com | November 6, 2025
Bang Bang Chicken ⅓ cup milk 1 large egg 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes ¼ cup potato starch ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp. salt...
CHNA Yard of the Month
November 6, 2025
The Cross Hill Neighborhood Association Yard of the Month committee has selected the Ross family of Datura Road as its October “Halloween” Yard of the Month. The Ross family will...
Public Notices
November 6, 2025
ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. 2024-CP- 40-07084 NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Plaintiff vs....
Notice of Application
November 6, 2025
NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Icon on Taylor LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale...


