W. Gordon Belser Arboretum: From the Beginning
By Mike Cox | October 17, 2024
Andy Riley’s voice isn’t overly loud, but it has a certain whiskey baritone quality that makes one pay attention. And, like most accomplished southern storytellers, he limits his use of...
Aflac and Make-A-Wish® South Carolina celebrate heartwarming wish reveal for Columbia child with cystic fibrosis
Contributed by Lauren Nelson Marketing & Communications Manager Make-A-Wish South Carolina | October 17, 2024
Three-year-old Rowan’s wish to go to Walt Disney World® was granted on October 6, thanks to support from Aflac. Make-A-Wish® South Carolina and Aflac teamed up at the South Carolina...
Nicky McCarter Jr. honored by Clemson University
October 10, 2024
Columbia’s own Nicky McCarter Jr. was honored by Clemson University September 29 during the Stanford game with the Bond Distinguished Athletes Award. Per ClemsonTigers.com, “It’s hard to find a better...
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral to host 76th Annual Trinity Bazaar
Contributed by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral | October 17, 2024
The parishioners of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral are making plans and preparations for the 76th Annual Trinity Bazaar October 26. The...
Treat Trail family event is back
Contributed by Kris Esgar | October 17, 2024
Saint Michael Lutheran Church, a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), and Craft & Draft Irmo will...
City Council proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness month
Contributed by City of Columbia | October 3, 2024
At the start of the October 1 Columbia City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann presented several proclamations. The first...
Evil Internet Influencers
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | October 17, 2024
A recent YouTube video explained I’d been tying my shoes wrong. I constantly see these things—videos, articles, snappy X retorts,...
If I Had a Hammer…
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | October 10, 2024
It’s been a horrific week for the southeastern part of our nation as Hurricane Helene barreled into the towns and...
Secretary of State urges donors to give smart as the Southeast recovers from Hurricane Helene
Contributed by Shannon A. Wiley | October 10, 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has cautioned donors to practice wise charitable giving as the Southeast begins to...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
October 17, 2024
Katie Ruonala has been named land planning and acquisition manager for Mungo Homes’ Columbia Division. Ryan Barnes has joined Thomas...
Columbia City Council approves appointments to Citizens Advisory Committee
Contributed by City of Columbia | October 17, 2024
The Columbia City Council met Tuesday, October 15. October was proclaimed National Fire Prevention Month. Annexation, future land use map...
S.C. Business Hall of Fame to induct four Laureates in 2025
Contributed by Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina | October 17, 2024
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina has announced four new Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall...
Nuf Sed
July 25, 2024
Let’s Be Friends—best puppet booth at the 2024 International Ventriloquist Convention, Hebron Kentucky
Parks and Recreation presents “Groovin’ in the Gardens” summer concert
Contributed by City of Columbia | July 18, 2024
Join City of Columbia Parks and Recreation for the “Groovin’ in the Gardens” Summer Concert Sunday, August 4, from 6...
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents Swan Lake on 2024-25 North American Tour
Contributed by Koger Center for the Arts | July 11, 2024
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform Swan Lake at the Koger Center for the Arts on January 14,...
Hansel Leo “Bunky” Carter
October 10, 2024
Hansel Leo Carter, better known as Bunky Carter, 84, of Eastover, S.C., passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his children on...
Sir Thomas of Winston
October 10, 2024
Sadly, Jim Hamilton’s beloved Sir Thomas of Winston the AristoCAT passed away the afternoon of October 1. He was a...
Dr. Chow receives Hamilton Broadway poster
October 10, 2024
Buffi Jacobs recently presented Dr. Jim Chow with an autographed poster from the cast of the Hamilton Broadway show, thanking...
Lexington Two serves 1,202 free lunches in two hours to area children
Contributed by Dawn Kujawa | October 10, 2024
With many area residents still dealing with challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, three Lexington School District Two school...
Richland One leaders selected for S.C. Department of Education’s Institute for District Administrators
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | October 10, 2024
Five Richland One administrators have been selected for the South Carolina Department of Education’s Institute for District Administrators (IDA). The...
Columbia College Choir sings for Silent Witness ceremony at Statehouse
October 10, 2024
The Columbia College Concert Choir performed for the Silent Witness Ceremony on the Statehouse steps Tuesday, October 1. This ceremony...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 17, 2024
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 10, 2024
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
Those Lavender Whales in concert at The Nick
October 10, 2024
On June 2, 2023, Fork & Spoon Records celebrated the...
A.C. Flora soars past RNE
October 17, 2024
The A.C. Flora Falcons scored 23 first-quarter points en route to a 44-7 win over the Richland Northeast Cavaliers Friday, October 11, in Region 3-4A action. “We were just spreading...
Ben Lippen slips past Heathwood Hall
October 17, 2024
The Ben Lippen Falcons scored ten points off Heathwood Highlander turnovers to earn a 10-6 win Thursday, October 10 in SCISA 4A action. “We started strong,” Ben Lippen head coach...
Looking back: 26 years of dog training
By Phyllis Beasley, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, FFCP Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog! Training LLC www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | October 10, 2024
On November 1, I am retiring from dog training and closing Praise Dog Training. In 26 years of dog training, you meet a lot of people and a lot of...
Meet our new Pet Page contributor
October 10, 2024
Jenna Pellerito is a certified canine behavior consultant who specializes in severe behavioral issues. Jenna has worked with dogs for 10 years and has seven years of experience in the...
Joy for not Jumping
By Phyllis A. Beasley Owner/Lead Trainer, Praise Dog Training LLC www.PraiseYourDogTraining.com | September 12, 2024
Maybe the most common complaint I hear from dog owners is their dog is jumping on them or on other people. Often this jumping is accompanied by mouthing hands or...
On the Erie Canal—Newark and the Pump-A-Head Dumb Head
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | October 10, 2024
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....
On the Erie Canal—Lyons, the Peppermint Capital
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | October 3, 2024
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....
On the Erie Canal—Clyde, our first stop
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | September 26, 2024
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....
Hummingbirds move out—bees move in
Contributed by Junior League of Columbia | October 17, 2024
Junior League of Columbia’s annual Holiday Market fundraising event will take place December 5–8, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds inside the Cantey and Goodman buildings. As Junior League of...
Star Chefs
October 17, 2024
Healthier Slow Cooker Gumbo ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 green bell peppers, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ pound chicken andouille sausage,...
Fall for Garlic
By Arlene Marturano
South Carolina
Garden- based Learning
Network on Facebook | October 10, 2024
Garlic should be a staple in every garden! This seasoning bulbous herb can be planted at the same time you plant daffodils and crocuses in October and November. There are...
Master’s Sales
October 17, 2024
MASTER'S SALE C/A#2023CP4000102 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC vs. Willie Francis Bradley Jr; South Carolina Department of Revenue; The United...
Public Notices
October 17, 2024
SUMMONS AND NOTICES (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A#2024-CP-40-02328 PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Teresa...