Villa Tronco celebrates 85 years
By Mike Cox | December 19, 2024
Villa Tronco is celebrating an anniversary in 2025. The local favorite has been a cornerstone of Italian American dining, offering guests a taste of authentic cuisine and rich local history...
USC, Sustainability, and the Rosewood Community Orchard
By Mike Cox | December 19, 2024
Tom Syfert was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. His father missed Tom’s birth because he was volunteering at a Jaycee pig roast. Dad was three hours late to the grand event...
Reducing your dog’s stress during the holidays
By Jenna Pellerito, Owner and Head Trainer Columbia K9 Training & Behavior www.thefutureisforcefree.com | December 12, 2024
The holidays are a wonderful time filled with so much love, joy, and celebration. Many of us enjoy spending time with our loved ones, having get-togethers, dinners, and going to...
South Carolina’s Maritime History program at SCAHF
Contributed by Donna Foster | December 19, 2024
The South Carolina Archives and History Foundation (SCAHF) has announced its latest program, South Carolina’s Maritime History, scheduled for Saturday,...
Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews celebrates Global Reach—great news for armchair travelers
Contributed by Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews | December 19, 2024
Attention Armchair Travelers—The Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews has just completed its first full-session course “Zoomed” from abroad: “Poland Past...
City Council approves contract for Food Insecurity Solutions Initiative
Contributed by City of Columbia | December 19, 2024
The Columbia City Council met Tuesday, December 17. The following ordinances and resolutions were approved: •Ordinance No. 2024-095— Annexing 549...
Nicknames going downhill
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | December 19, 2024
When I was young everybody had nicknames. My printable nickname was Groove, for the gap in my teeth. My daddy...
Bamboozling Beauty
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | December 19, 2024
Commercials these days are getting weirder and weirder. It’s getting to the point they’ll advertise anything and everything! I really...
Extra giving deserves extra consideration
By Dan Reider | December 19, 2024
As we enter the holiday season, we are more often reminded of what we can do to help others through...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
December 19, 2024
Barbie Gogan has joined the Colliers South Carolina team as the real estate document coordinator in the firm’s Columbia office....
BUSINESS BRIEFS
December 19, 2024
Colliers South Carolina and LCK staff and the company have pledged $93,232.13 in contributions to United Way of Greenville County,...
REAL ESTATE
December 19, 2024
DeWees Real Estate Group has announced the lease of 1467 Sumter Street. Broker in Charge, Sam DeWees, represented the tenant,...
A Christmas Carol comes to Harbison Theatre
Contributed by Kristin Cobb | November 28, 2024
This December, Harbison Theatre invites everyone to create a new holiday tradition at Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) annual production of...
Town Theatre presents Annie Jr.— a heartwarming musical for all ages
Contributed by Town Theatre | November 21, 2024
Town Theatre will bring the beloved musical Annie Jr. to life on its historic stage, offering an enchanting production brimming...
Columbia Children’s Theatre presents Rudolph the Red- Nosed Reindeer Jr.
Contributed by William Mitchell | November 14, 2024
Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is bringing the holiday classic Rudolph the Red- Nosed Reindeer Jr. to the stage Friday, November...
The Assembly holds 130th Ball – December 17th, 2024
December 19, 2024
The Assembly, established in 1889, held its 130th annual ball Tuesday, December 17, at seven o’clock in the evening at...
Woman’s Club of Columbia holds annual Christmas tea
December 19, 2024
On Sunday, December 8, The Woman’s Club of Columbia held its third annual Christmas Tea at The General Federation of...
100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from December
Special to The Star | December 19, 2024
The month of December has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that...
Lower Richland Army JROTC Drill Team named first place overall in Midlands and State competitions
December 19, 2024
Lower Richland High School’s army JROTC drill team was named first place overall in two separate competitions. The team placed...
Student Spotlight
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | December 19, 2024
When Columbia High School senior Laterria Scott graduates in May, she will be one of the first people in her...
District Two Principals of the Year
Contributed by Richland School District Two | December 19, 2024
Richland School District Two has announced Teresa Mingo, principal of Longleaf Middle School, and Matt Sherman, principal of Blythewood High...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December 19, 2024
•ANIMALS Students in W.J. Keenan High School’s Animal Science II...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December 12, 2024
•ANIMALS Students in W.J. Keenan High School’s Animal Science II...
Dutch Fork wins third straight 5A title
December 19, 2024
Find these pictures and many more here! Dutch Fork’s Maurice Anderson rushed for 145 yards and three touchdowns and Boykin Bickley added seven catches for 149 yards and two touchdowns...
Northwestern hits last second field goal to beat Irmo
December 19, 2024
Find these pictures and many more here! Northwestern’s Matthew Fish drilled a 27-yard field goal as time expired to give the Trojans a 34-31 win over the Irmo Yellow Jackets...
Irmo downs White Knoll to earn spot in State Championship game
December 12, 2024
Find these pictures and many more here! Irmo’s A.J Brand finished with four total touchdowns, running for three and passing for another, as the Yellow Jackets slipped past the White...
Reducing your dog’s stress during the holidays
By Jenna Pellerito, Owner and Head Trainer Columbia K9 Training & Behavior www.thefutureisforcefree.com | December 12, 2024
The holidays are a wonderful time filled with so much love, joy, and celebration. Many of us enjoy spending time with our loved ones, having get-togethers, dinners, and going to...
Meeting your dog’s species-specific needs
By Jenna Pellerito, Owner and Head Trainer Columbia K9 Training & Behavior www.thefutureisforcefree.com | November 7, 2024
Our dogs are our best friends. Many of us treat them like members of our family. Of course this isn’t a bad thing. However, it often leads us to forget...
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...
The South’s prettiest small town— Taking our punishment in Edenton
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | December 19, 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. The...
The South’s prettiest small town—Halloween in Edenton
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | December 12, 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—A romantic conclusion
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | December 5, 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....
Holiday Poinsettias—The Christmas Crop
By Arlene Marturano
South Carolina Garden-based Learning Network on Facebook | December 19, 2024
Few plants are as widely recognized and well established as the Christmas flower, the poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima). It is the best selling potted plant in North America. At a recent...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | December 19, 2024
Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars Cookie Base: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. ground cloves ¼ tsp. salt ¾...
Cheraw offers Columbia remote workers an exclusive insider experience
Contributed by William Mitchell | December 12, 2024
The Town of Cheraw is extending a unique invitation to remote workers: the chance to discover why Cheraw is the perfect place to live, work, and thrive. Remote workers considering...
Master’s Sales
December 19, 2024
MASTER'S SALE C/A#2014CP4006642 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. vs. Julia Mae Bostic a/k/a Julia M. Bostic; George Allen Coles, Jr.;...
Public Notices
December 19, 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-40-06379 Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Any...
Notice to Creditors of Estates
December 19, 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...