A.C. Flora Class of 1964 holds 60th reunion
November 14, 2024
The A.C. Flora Class of 1964 held its 60th reunion Friday, November 1 at Gregg Park Clubhouse. A total of 81 attendees had a wonderful time singing and dancing to...
Mayor unveils 2024 Babcock Center Christmas ornament
Contributed by City of Columbia | November 14, 2024
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and representatives from the Babcock Center unveiled this year’s “Official City Ornament” at a press conference November 6. This year’s ornament depicts The Arcade Building in downtown...
Love, Luck, and a Little Libation
Story and Photo by Mike Cox | November 7, 2024
Dean Ellison is an icon in Five Points. He’s been running The Gentlemen’s Closet on Saluda Avenue for three decades. His path to a long and successful life contained several...
The Honorable Amy W. McCulloch elected president of National College of Probate Judges
Contributed by Andrew Dearden | November 14, 2024
Amy W. McCulloch, who currently serves as the Richland County Probate Judge, will be sworn in as president of the...
City of Columbia holds Town Hall Tour
November 14, 2024
The City of Columbia held the second Town Hall Tour Tuesday, November 12 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Ryan...
Official Christmas tree arrives at South Carolina State House
Contributed by Charlene Slaughter | November 14, 2024
South Carolina’s official Christmas tree arrived at the South Carolina State House November 12 following a brief press conference on...
Dogs, bourbon, and Chilean Sea Bass
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | November 14, 2024
It was close to a perfect day. The smoke rising from my Weber was wafting in the soft breeze. Chicken...
In For a Penny, In For a Pound
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | November 14, 2024
I think there comes a time in our lives when we become watchers and waiters. We have to watch what...
The History of Hazing
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | November 7, 2024
My early morning routine includes wasting morning time on the internet with a triple latte in a travel cup older...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
November 14, 2024
MUSC Health has announced a new collaboration with Soda City Market designed to enhance the market experience by providing health-related...
REAL ESTATE
November 14, 2024
Colliers South Carolina commercial real estate transactions in Q3 of 2024 Chuck Salley, SIOR; Thomas Beard, SIOR; and John Peebles,...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
November 14, 2024
Tracey Tucker has been named executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Columbia. Eunice Medina has been named director of...
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...
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...
Organ recital at Shandon United Methodist Church
November 14, 2024
The Columbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will host a recital by 16-year-old Henry Dangerfield, a young virtuoso...
Miss Floyd and Mr. Comer exchange vows October 19, 2024
November 14, 2024
Courtney Lafaye Floyd, of Columbia, and Colin James Comer, of Columbia, were united in marriage on October 19, 2024 in...
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...
Blythewood High School Bengal Battalion wins first meet of season
November 14, 2024
The Blythewood High School Bengal Battalion Drill Team and Rifle Team participated in its first meet of the season October...
Northside Middle School’s Day of Caring makes a difference for students and community
Contributed by Dawn Kujawa | November 14, 2024
Small acts of kindness can make a huge difference. That’s the message at the heart of Northside Middle School’s annual...
School News Briefs
November 14, 2024
Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC)’s annual Bright Ideas program grants provide funding to teachers who have demonstrated innovative ideas for classroom...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 14, 2024
•ANIMALS Stuff the Sleigh for Final Victory Animal Rescue will...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 7, 2024
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 31, 2024
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
A.C. Flora punches its ticket to another State Championship match
November 14, 2024
The A.C. Flora Girls Tennis Team, 2024 Class 4A Upper State Champions. The Falcons hosted and beat Wren 6-0 in the Class 4A Girls Tennis Quarterfinals on November 8. Emily...
Dutch Fork’s win over Irmo in the Offing
November 14, 2024
Dutch Fork’s Ethan Offing ran for two touchdowns and threw for one more as the Silver Foxes shut out the Irmo Yellow Jackets in the second half to win 24-14...
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...
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...
On the Erie Canal—Fairport
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | November 14, 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—Of Old Locks and Aqueducts
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | November 7, 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—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....
Project FeederWatch tracks feathered friends
By Arlene Marturano South Carolina Garden- based Learning Network on Facebook | November 14, 2024
Entering its 38th year, Project FeederWatch (PFW) is Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s longest-running citizen science program. Across North America volunteers count birds in backyards, schoolyards, nature centers, and community sites...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | November 14, 2024
Mock Coconut Pie (Spaghetti Squash Pie) 1 cup white sugar 3 large eggs ¼ cup butter, melted 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 cups cooked, shredded...
Mitigate hunger and food insecurity with Plant A Row
By Arlene Marturano South Carolina Garden- based Learning Network on Facebook | November 7, 2024
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service 13.5 percent of U.S. households with children or 18 million households were food insecure in 2023. The USDA...
Master’s Sales
November 14, 2024
MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2024-CP-40-01503 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust National Association not in its individual capacity but solely...
Public Notices
November 14, 2024
ORDER State of South Carolina County of Richland The County of Richland vs. George H Pegues, JR and Nakia P Pegues Owners and/or Parties of Interest in the Structure located...