EEASC holds Midlands Meetup at UFSI
By Mike Cox | October 2, 2025
The Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) is a nonprofit providing natural resource conservation education in South Carolina. EEASC is affiliated with the Southeastern Environmental Education Alliance, which is...
A Dog’s Best Friend
By Charlie Farrell | October 2, 2025
All my adult life, or at least the last 70 years or so, I have been trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up; what...
“The Cat Behind the Hat” exhibition coming to Columbia
October 2, 2025
For over 60 years, Dr. Seuss’s illustrations have brought a visual realization to his fantastic and imaginary worlds. His artistic talent went far beyond the printed page and yet, to...
Local newspapers keep communities strong
By Dean Ridings America’s Newspapers | October 2, 2025
Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection—residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them...
SCCADVASA launches KnowWhatToSay #KnowWhatToDo Campaign to Help People Respond to Domestic Violence
Contributed by Amy Connor | October 2, 2025
This October, the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) will join advocates and survivors nationwide to...
S.C. State Library announces partnership with three new online resources
Contributed by Breanne Smith | October 2, 2025
The South Carolina State Library announced a partnership with three new online resources for patrons. The three electronic resources include...
A Can of Whoop Up
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | October 2, 2025
While watching a recent NCAA football game I heard a different version of a common expression. Billy Bob Thornton, famous...
Out of Africa…way out!
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | October 2, 2025
My friends all think I’m a sissy. I recently had lunch with some girlfriends, and the conversation, as usual, turned...
The Natural
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | September 25, 2025
I share a messaging thread with my grandchildren and sons. We focus on important family news and anything else any...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
October 2, 2025
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina has announced that Tobin Cassels, president of Southeastern Freight Lines of Columbia, is one...
Major hospital expansions portend growth phase
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report | October 2, 2025
A wave of hospital expansions is set to transform South Carolina’s healthcare market, drawing providers out of older spaces and...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
October 2, 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced September 24 nearly $12 million in grants to three South Carolina organizations to help...

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...
Sylvia Johnson Lawrence
September 11, 2025
Born December 16, 1943, in Camden, New Jersey, Sylvia grew up in a close-knit family alongside her siblings. Throughout her...
William “Bill” Emmitt Jones
August 21, 2025
William “Bill” Emmitt Jones of Columbia, S.C., died at home on Monday, August 18, 2025, surrounded by family. Bill was...
WWII veteran and centenarian honored at VA Medical Center
August 14, 2025
In honor of his 100th birthday on August 8, WWII Navy Veteran Lee O. McKinnon Sr. was presented with a...
Fitness Beyond Push-Ups and Sit-Ups
By the RNE NJROTC Public Affairs Department | October 2, 2025
On September 20, for the third consecutive year, cadets from Richland Northeast High School Navy JROTC Cavalier Battalion had the...
Ridge View to host SCASC District 4 Rally
Contributed by Theresa L. Riley, Ed. D., Marketing Director | October 2, 2025
Ridge View High School’s Student Council will host the 2025 South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) District 4 Rally...
W.J. Keenan Marching Band wins first place overall in Spirit of the Cardinal Band Competition
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | October 2, 2025
W.J. Keenan High School’s Marching Keenan Raider Rubber Band battled bands from across North Carolina and South Carolina and won...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 2, 2025
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 25, 2025
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 18, 2025
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
Falcons win 2025 Belton Hall of Fame Classic
October 2, 2025
The A.C. Flora Falcons won the 2025 Belton Hall of Fame Classic. This marks the third time the Falcons have won the tournament. A.C. Flora finished with 25 points, five...
Gritty Eau Claire squad off to hot start
October 2, 2025
For the first time since 2018, the Eau Claire Shamrocks have won four games after knocking off Ridgeland Academy, Bethune-Bowman, Williston Elko, and Ridge Spring Monetta. “We’re just resilient,” Eau...

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...

Action First, Then Reinforcement: Avoiding the use of coercion in dog training
By Jenna Pellerito, Owner and Head Trainer Columbia K9 Training & Behavior www.thefutureisforcefree.com | June 26, 2025
While many people try their best to avoid coercion, accidental coercion can occur much easier than you might think. The trick to avoiding coercion when exposing puppies or dogs to...
An Interlude in France—Verdun the Terrible
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | October 2, 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. “The...
An Interlude in France— Verdun the City
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | September 25, 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. The...
An Interlude in France— Linda returns to Verdun
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | September 18, 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. Master...
Plant America!
By Arlene Marturano
South Carolina Garden-based Learning Network on Facebook | October 2, 2025
The Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia, an affiliate of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC) headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri welcomed Donna Donnelly, National Garden Club’s 49th president, to...
CHNA Yard of the Month
October 2, 2025
The Cross Hill Neighborhood Association is pleased to congratulate the Moore family of Datura Road for being selected as the September Yard of the Month! The Moores will enjoy a...
Star Chefs
Contributed by allrecipes.com | October 2, 2025
Pumpkin Cobbler Cooking spray ½ cup white sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree ¾ cup evaporated milk 1 tsp. orange extract 1 tsp. ground cinnamon...
Master’s Sales
October 2, 2025
MASTER'S SALE C/A No.2025CP4000176 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2017-2, U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee vs. Tom Herron;...
Public Notices
October 2, 2025
SUMMONS, LIS PENDENS AND NOTICES STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Case No. 2024-CP-40-07119 Greater Columbia Real Estate, LLC, PLAINTIFF, vs. Estate of...
Notice of Application
October 2, 2025
NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Lake Wateree RT LLC dba Eatery 117, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license and/or permit...