Combining ancient and modern practices to grow your garden
By Mike Cox | March 27, 2025
When the Columbia Star last visited Sal’s nearly two years ago, the place was buzzing with innovation and trying to get the word out about how to grow a garden....
USC Theatre presents Twelfth Night
March 27, 2025
The USC Dept. of Theatre and Dance will present Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night April 11-18 at Drayton Hall Theatre, 1241 College Street. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with...
She Loves Me at Town Theatre
March 27, 2025
She Loves Me will be performed at Town Theatre through April 6. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sundays.
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....
I swear I’m never flying again…again
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | March 27, 2025
Last week, I had a senior moment that turned into several and amplified that Growing Too Old Too Fast feeling....
Yellow ain’t always mellow
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | March 27, 2025
“Julia, you do realize you’re fighting a battle you can’t possibly win, don’t you?” “Yes, Marty…I know that. But I...
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...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
March 27, 2025
Attorney William P.A. Buyck has joined Smith Robinson law firm in its Columbia office. Anthony “Tony” Catone has been appointed...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
March 27, 2025
City of Columbia Community Development Department is scheduled to celebrate 50 years of service and Community Development Week with various...
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral awards $210,000 in Faith in Action grants
Contributed by Bridget Winston | March 27, 2025
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral has awarded grant funding to 12 local and global non-profit partners who are doing sustainable work to...

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...
Miss Henry and Mr. Heath plan May wedding
March 27, 2025
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Douglas Henry of Pawleys Island are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Frances...
Carmella Tronco Martin
March 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved matriarch, Carmella Tronco Martin, who went...
Columbia Afternoon and Eau Claire Music Clubs host fashion show
March 27, 2025
Columbia Afternoon and Eau Claire Music Clubs hosted a benefit luncheon, fashion show, and silent auction to raise money for...
Program Spotlight
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | March 27, 2025
Gamers at all of Richland One’s high schools now have the opportunity to play on a competitive level against students...
School News Briefs
March 27, 2025
Richland One dance students will perform during the district’s annual dance showcase Thursday, April 3, 6 p.m., A.C. Flora High...
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,”...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 27, 2025
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
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...
A.C. Flora bests Brookland-Cayce in penalty kicks
March 27, 2025
Find these pictures and many more here! The A.C. Flora Falcons overcame a second half rally by the Brookland-Cayce Bearcats to win 3-3 (6-5 in penalty kicks) Thursday, March 20....
Falcons strike early & often
March 27, 2025
Find these pictures and many more here! The Ben Lippen Falcons flew out to a 3-0 lead a little over six minutes into their match on March 21 against the...
Highlanders pull off improbable victory
March 27, 2025
Find this picture and many more here! The Heathwood Hall Highlanders travelled to Ben Lippen Friday, March 21 and pulled out a victory from the jaws of defeat downing the...

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— Cruising the Suez Canal
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | March 27, 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. I...
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...
Spring Blooming Sargent Crabapple
By Arlene Marturano
South Carolina Garden-based Learning Network on Facebook | March 27, 2025
Many trees and shrubs in my garden come from the Arbor Day Foundation— crabapples, redbuds, flowering dogwoods, sweetshrubs, hawthorns, and rose of Sharon. The current star of this year’s spring...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | March 27, 2025
Hot Crab Dip 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat 4 Tbsp. mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 ½ Tbsp....
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...
Master’s Sales
March 27, 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 27, 2025
OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC SALE The following vehicle(s) are subject to towing, repair and/or storage liens; are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5- 5810, 56-5-5635 and/or 29- 15-10 SC...
Public Notices
March 27, 2025
1x ORDER STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND The County of Richland vs. David A Bell, Gwen Jackson, Dwayne Bell, Fletcher E. Bell, Gregary Bell, Rayshawn Bell, Brian Boykin,...