Tom Mancke’s Cabin
Story and Photos by Mike Cox | October 24, 2024
How did you get interested in the natural world? While this seems like an obvious question for someone who has spent several decades as a Naturalist in Residence for a...
Richland One Staff Spotlight
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | October 24, 2024
When Hyatt Park Elementary School principal Dr. Danielle Reilly comes to work every day, she’s greeted with smiles and hugs from her students. Even when she walks down the halls,...
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum: From the Beginning
By Mike Cox | October 17, 2024
Andy Riley’s voice isn’t overly loud, but it has a certain whiskey baritone quality that makes one pay attention. And, like most accomplished southern storytellers, he limits his use of...
Something’s Afoot at Town Theatre
Contributed by Town Theatre | October 24, 2024
Ten strangers are trapped in an isolated English mansion during a storm. One by one—each meets an untimely—and hysterically absurd—...
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral to host 76th Annual Trinity Bazaar
Contributed by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral | October 17, 2024
The parishioners of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral are making plans and preparations for the 76th Annual Trinity Bazaar October 26. The...
Treat Trail family event is back
Contributed by Kris Esgar | October 17, 2024
Saint Michael Lutheran Church, a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), and Craft & Draft Irmo will...
Cruising with Cats
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | October 24, 2024
The other day I was going through old photos and I found one taken on the day I was leaving...
Evil Internet Influencers
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | October 17, 2024
A recent YouTube video explained I’d been tying my shoes wrong. I constantly see these things—videos, articles, snappy X retorts,...
If I Had a Hammer…
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | October 10, 2024
It’s been a horrific week for the southeastern part of our nation as Hurricane Helene barreled into the towns and...
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
October 24, 2024
Melanie Huggins, Richland Library executive director, will be transitioning effective December 6, following 15 years of service, to serve as...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
October 24, 2024
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has announced its latest Grantee Cycle Awards—the foundation has awarded 120 grants...
REAL ESTATE
October 24, 2024
NAI Columbia September 2024 Transactions Tombo Milliken, Tom Milliken, and Nelson Weston sold 1160 Old English Road in Lugoff. The...
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,...
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...
Local American Legion Riders lay wreath at Arlington National Cemetery
Contributed by L.Z. Harrison Jr., Vice Commander | October 24, 2024
Richland County American Legion Post 6 in Columbia had three of its members and members of their American Legion Riders...
Hansel Leo “Bunky” Carter
October 10, 2024
Hansel Leo Carter, better known as Bunky Carter, 84, of Eastover, S.C., passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his children on...
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...
Lexington Two serves 1,202 free lunches in two hours to area children
Contributed by Dawn Kujawa | October 10, 2024
With many area residents still dealing with challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, three Lexington School District Two school...
Richland One leaders selected for S.C. Department of Education’s Institute for District Administrators
Contributed by Ilyssa Weiner | October 10, 2024
Five Richland One administrators have been selected for the South Carolina Department of Education’s Institute for District Administrators (IDA). The...
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...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 10, 2024
•ART Alexandra’s Art Studio, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, offers adult...
A.C. Flora doubles up Dreher
October 24, 2024
Find these pictures and many more here! The A.C. Flora Falcons scored 49 first half points and defeated the Dreher Blue Devils 70-35 Friday, October 18. Roper Wentzky completed...
Triple Crown for Cardinal Newman
October 24, 2024
Find these pictures and many more here! The Cardinal Newman Cardinals won their third straight...
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—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....
On the Erie Canal—Clyde, our first stop
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D. | September 26, 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....
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...
Star Chefs
allrecipes.com | October 24, 2024
Easy Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs 2 cups beef broth 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 Tbsp. steak sauce 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. garlic powder...
Hummingbirds move out—bees move in
Contributed by Junior League of Columbia | October 17, 2024
Junior League of Columbia’s annual Holiday Market fundraising event will take place December 5–8, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds inside the Cantey and Goodman buildings. As Junior League of...
Master’s Sales
October 24, 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 24, 2024
SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT (Non-Jury) Foreclosure STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C/A#2024-CP-40-02877 TLOA OF SC, LLC,...
Notice to Creditors of Estates
October 24, 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...