New Irmo Skate Park to host National Skateboarding Event
By Mike Cox | March 20, 2025
Skateboarding was invented in California around 1958, when surfers began looking for something to do when the surf wasn’t up. By 1964 skateboarding was nearly as popular as The Beatles....
The Time is Now
By Josh Cruse
joshc@thecolumbiastar.com | March 20, 2025
“The time is now.” That was the battle cry from Representative Seth Rose during a meeting between residents and South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) officials Monday, March 17 at...
Historic Columbia reveals hidden conditions of enslaved cooks in new exhibit
By Anita Baker | March 20, 2025
“Heat & Hardships: The Hidden Labor of Enslaved Cooks” is a new inclusive storytelling approach presented by Historic Columbia at the Robert Mills House. “Heat & Hardships” highlights the experiences...
City Council declares March as Social Work Month
Contributed by City of Columbia | March 20, 2025
To begin the City Council meeting Tuesday, March 18, City Council presented a special proclamation declaring March 2025 as Social...
Richland County Council honors the life and legacy of Angie Stone
By Anita Baker | March 20, 2025
Richland County Council met Tuesday, March 18. All members were present. A resolution recognizing Alfreda W. Tindal’s 45 years of...
Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement to host game night
Contributed by City of Columbia | March 20, 2025
The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement will host an evening full of fun and games with Councilwoman Tina N....
The Right to Act Stupidly
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | March 20, 2025
The New York Yankees are relaxing their facial hair policy. Hal Steinbrenner amended the long-standing policy because a newly hired...
Televised Tenacity
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | March 20, 2025
I’m beginning to think there’s not an original thinker in all of Hollywood these days. Have you looked at the...
Celebrating a Viewing Achievement
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | March 13, 2025
Last week I did something I didn’t think at this advanced age I’d ever achieve. I even added a giant...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
March 20, 2025
Soda City Market has been nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Farmers Market category. Jody...
Local travel blogger speaks at DAR
March 20, 2025
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) University of South Carolina Chapter met Wednesday, March 12 at Eau Claire Presbyterian Church....
USC’s Board of Trustees receives budget update
Contributed by Jeffrey Stensland | March 20, 2025
University Budget Update Buoyed by strong enrollment growth, improved retention of existing students, and continued state investment, the University of...

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...

South Carolina Ballet presents Romeo and Juliet
January 30, 2025
South Carolina Ballet will present Romeo and Juliet February 8, with performances at 3 and 7:30 p.m. at the Koger...

Dr. Whitehouse performs at St. Timothy’s
Contributed by Sallie Hook Boggs | January 9, 2025
Dr. Matthew Whitehouse opened St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church’s 2025 Concert Series Sunday, January 5. He is an organist, composer, and...
Whitford Alexander “Sandy” Snead Jr.
March 20, 2025
Whitford Alexander “Sandy” Snead Jr., 84, of Columbia, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Born in Wilmington, North Carolina on December...
Matthew Ryan Putnam
February 20, 2025
Matthew Ryan Putnam, 17, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Born in Columbia, S.C., on December 14, 2007 he...
Town Theatre completes third phase of renovations
By Anita Baker | January 16, 2025
The Columbia Stage Society, known as Town Theatre, was founded in 1919 with the performance of its first play in...
Richland One Student Spotlight
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | March 20, 2025
No matter where she is, you’ll find Taylor Sumter singing. “Singing makes me feel happy inside. Music is my life,”...
School News Briefs
March 20, 2025
Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced its science fair winners—2025 Elementary (5th Grade) Science Fair Award Recipients: Math/Engineering—First Place: Evan...
Blythewood High announces Teacher of the Year
March 20, 2025
Blythewood High School’s Meredith Blocker has been named the 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. Blocker is a veteran teacher who...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 20, 2025
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 13, 2025
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 6, 2025
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
Falcons fly past Dreher
March 20, 2025
Find these pictures and many more here! The A.C. Flora Falcons scored three first half goals en route to a 3-1 win over the visiting Dreher Blue Devils Tuesday, March...
Burris named football coach at Westwood
March 20, 2025
Stephen Burris has been named the new football head coach for the Westwood Redhawks, replacing Robert O’Connell. “My family and I went through a really tough situation back in December,”...
Bengals win first state championship
March 13, 2025
Find these pictures and many more here! The Blythewood Bengals used a 10-1 run to build a 29-25 first half lead en route to a 62-56 win over the Summerville...

Why you should hire a force free dog trainer and ditch punishment based training methods
Jenna Pellerito, Owner and Head Trainer Columbia K9 Training & Behavior www.thefutureisforcefree.com/ | March 13, 2025
Force free dog training is a style of dog training that does not use force, fear, intimidation, pain, dominance, punishment, or corrections as a behavior modification strategy. This training primarily...

Are you ready to train? How to know if your dog is ready to participate in a training session
By Jenna Pellerito, Owner and Head Trainer Columbia K9 Training & Behavior https://www.thefutureisforcefree.com/ | February 13, 2025
Timing is incredibly important in the world of dog training. Timing of reinforcers, markers, cues, you name it. But what about timing when it comes to training sessions? How do...

Top Tips for Improving your Dog’s Recall Behavior
By Jenna Pellerito, Owner and Head Trainer Columbia K9 Training & Behavior www.thefutureisforcefree.com | January 16, 2025
Recall, or teaching a dog to come when called, is one of the most important and vital skills we can teach our dogs. With recall being such an important behavior,...
A Middle East Expedition— The Egyptian Museum
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | March 20, 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...
A Middle East Expedition— Valleys of Kings and Queens
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | March 13, 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. Our...
Spring Woodland Wildflowers at Belser Arboretum
By Arlene Marturano
South Carolina Garden-based Learning Network on Facebook | March 20, 2025
Each spring, after months of winter dormancy, southeastern woodland wildflowers awaken. As sun streaks through the bare branches of the tall canopy of deciduous trees and gradually warms the cold...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | March 20, 2025
Marinated Wild Salmon 4 salmon fillets salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup fresh lemon juice...
Firescaping Your Landscape
By Arlene Marturano
South Carolina Garden-based Learning Network on Facebook | March 13, 2025
Wildfires aren’t confined to the west coast. As we have seen in early March, they occur in South Carolina under drought and gusty winds. In the southeastern U.S., the months...
Master’s Sales
March 20, 2025
MASTER'S SALE C/A No.2024CP4005519 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee of...
Notice of Unclaimed Vehicles/Public Sales
March 20, 2025
NOTICE OFUNCLAIMEDVEHICLES/PUBLICSALE The following vehicle(s) are subject to towing, repair and/or storage liens; are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5- 5810 thru 56-5-5670 and/or 29-15-10 SC Law as...
Notice to Creditors of Estates
March 20, 2025
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...