Scott selected by Citadel to present Gold Stars, college’s highest academic award
October 31, 2024
Ronald C. Scott of Columbia was selected by retired Four-Star General Glenn Walters, president of The Citadel, to be a presenter at the college’s fall dress parade. There Scott gave...
Equine Therapy at Hickory Top Farm
By Mike Cox | October 31, 2024
Modern horses are believed to have originated in North America about five million years ago and were thought to have disappeared from this continent 10,000 years ago. These animals were...
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrates egg-citing news
October 31, 2024
The award-winning bird team at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden hatched a Toco toucan for the first time in over a decade. New toucan parents, Ramsay and Dora, came to Riverbanks...
Super Senior Golf Tips from Robin All
October 31, 2024
Watch for Super Senior Golf Tips from Robin All—half century PGA of America Member. Seniors are the most neglected golf...
The Big Idea
Contributed by Dr. Sherry Jaco | October 31, 2024
The Capital City Mill District Area and Corridor Plan, created in 2018, is a plan that established a community vision...
Legendary No Name Deli cuts ribbon for new Forest Acres location
October 31, 2024
No Name Deli—Columbia’s beloved spot for fast, fresh, and nofrills food—has announced the opening of its second location in Forest...
Poll workers are heroes
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | October 31, 2024
On the day after early voting began, the Landlord and I moseyed up to our designated voting location to try...
The clothes make the man
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | October 31, 2024
“Julia, what’s all this stuff hanging in my closet?” This inquiry was posed by my husband, Marty, over the weekend...
Pay attention to Gaza
By Priscilla Preston | October 31, 2024
Although the situation in Gaza may not seem like news directly affecting those of us in Columbia, it certainly will...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
October 31, 2024
Homeless No More welcomed a new executive committee and board members at its September board meeting— board chair, Marti Bluestein;...
USC plans S.C.’s first hospital specializing in neurological care
Contributed by Jeff Stensland | October 31, 2024
The University of South Carolina is planning to develop a unique hospital that would house the Palmetto State’s first standalone...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
October 31, 2024
The Toasty Hot Spot is scheduled celebrate its grand opening Monday, November 4, 11 a.m., 2002 Greene Street, Suite A...
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,...
Virginia Hyrne Hood
October 31, 2024
Virginia Hyrne Hood went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2024 following a brief illness with...
CHNA Yard of the Month
October 31, 2024
The Cross Hill Neighborhood Association (CHNA) Yard of the Month committee has announced The Butler Family, of Camilla Street, was...
Thomas Louis Anderson
October 24, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Louis Anderson, 91, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina. Born June 10, 1933...
30 Richland One art students win awards in 2024 State Fair competition
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | October 31, 2024
A total of 30 Richland One art students received honors and awards in the 2024 South Carolina State Fair’s Art...
School News Briefs
October 31, 2024
Heyward Career and Technology Center will host the Second Annual “Victory” Veterans Day Celebration Friday, November 8, 9:30 a.m., HCTC...
School News Briefs
October 24, 2024
Thirty-two Richland One orchestra students earned spots in the South Carolina Music Educators Association’s (SCMEA) Midlands Region Orchestra—Zara Shah-Fuente, Molly...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 31, 2024
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 24, 2024
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 17, 2024
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
Only Halloween treats for the Blue Devils
November 1, 2024
“Yes, we survived the distraction of Halloween,” said Dreher head coach Melanie Michel. “I actually did have a couple of players look at me with big eyes when I told...
Raiders bitten by Bulldogs
October 31, 2024
Newberry’s Kenton Caldwell threw three touchdowns and rushed for two as the Bulldogs defeated the Keenan Raiders 45-20 Friday, October 25. “You have to give credit to Newberry,” Keenan interim...
Highlander girls win 4th straight team title; boys win 2nd straight individual title
October 31, 2024
The Heathwood Hall Highlanders’ girls cross country team claimed its fourth straight SCISA State Championship by winning the state meet with 46 points. The meet was held at Heathwood Hall...
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—Palmyra has a Civil War flagpole
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | October 31, 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—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....
Celebrate health and happiness with Halloween pumpkins
By Arlene Marturano South Carolina Garden- based Learning Network on Facebook | October 31, 2024
Anyone driving west on Sumter Highway can’t miss the festive fall decorations at Cottle Strawberry Farm in Hopkins. While strawberries were just planted in October for picking next spring, the...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | October 31, 2024
Simple Pumpkin Pie 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 large eggs 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice...
Honoring Naturalist Rudy Mancke
By Arlene Marturano South Carolina Garden- based Learning Network on Facebook | October 24, 2024
October’s Open House at Belser Arboretum was dedicated to remembering Rudy Mancke, USC Naturalist in Residence, co-host of SCETV’s long-running Nature Scene, S.C. Public Radio’s Nature Notes, founder of the...
Master’s Sales
October 31, 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 31, 2024
ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. 2023-CP- 40-05355 Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., Plaintiff vs. The...
Notice to Creditors of Estates
October 31, 2024
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these...