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Booker T. Washington class of 1969 celebrates 50 years
| June 27, 2019
Booker T. Washington High School, class of 1969, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a luncheon at Villa Tronco. Joe Roache hosted the lunch, and the class celebrated with him since...
Cruise to Cuba… destination unknown
By Francois Fisera | June 27, 2019
Local chef Francois Fisera recently embarked on a birthday trip to Cuba. He and his family were packing their car at 5 a.m., excited to begin this adventure. As they...
Local mystery writers’ conference features award-winning author
Story and Photos by Anita Baker | June 27, 2019
The Palmetto Chapter of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America, Southeastern Chapter hosted “Mystery in the Midlands” at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Saturday, June 22. The conference featured...
News
City of Cayce approves 2019-2020 budget
By Anita Baker | June 27, 2019
The Cayce City Council meeting Wednesday, June 19 began with a public hearing on the proposed 2019-2020 budget and the...
Rosewood Community Orchard honors the life of Michael Juras
Contributed by Sustainable Midlands | June 27, 2019
On Saturday, June 29 at 6 p.m, a ceremony honoring the late Michael Juras will be held at the Rosewood...
Central Carolina awards over $450,000 in scholarships
Contributed by the Central Carolina Community Foundation | June 27, 2019
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded over $450,000 in scholarships to 196 of South...
On Second Thought
Matilda Arabella Evans: Columbia City of Women’s July Honoree
By Historic Columbia | June 27, 2019
In July 1930, Matilda Arabella Evans, M. D. opened the Columbia Clinic Association, the city’s first free clinic for African...
It’s time to be alarmed about our pension system debt
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller | June 27, 2019
A school in Colorado Springs, Colorado was shuttered. In Three Rivers, Oregon, the school board shortened the school year five...
Quirky Crimes in the Capital City
columbiastar | June 27, 2019
Richland County Bethel Church Road: A man was arrested at 5 p.m. Monday and charged with squatting, or staying uninvited...
Business
FOLKS ABOUT TOWN
| June 27, 2019
Lisa Muzekari, PE, ENV SP has been named a company shareholder at Thomas & Hutton. U.S. Air Force Airman Marvauis...
REAL ESTATE
| June 27, 2019
Trinity Partners Columbia office May 2019 landlord leasing and building/land sale transactions include: 109 Leventis Drive, DR.’s Book Club, 1,470...
ATTORNEY HONORED
| June 27, 2019
Collins & Lacy launched the Stanford E. Lacy American Inn of Court on Tuesday evening in Columbia. The law firm’s...
Commentary
Cup Holders and Such
Mike Cox
mwc0423@gmail.com | June 27, 2019
I’ve noticed a new trend in automobile advertising. The major car companies have begun offering perks that don’t really do...
Cable Calamities
Julia Rogers Hook
jrhook@thecolumbiastar.com | June 27, 2019
Sometimes I think the world as we knew it is going to heck in a handbasket. I know I harp...
Home Alone
Mike Maddock
mikem@thecolumbiastar.com | June 27, 2019
For the first time in a very long time, I am getting a night alone in my house. Is it...
Society
My Therapist, the Yeti
By Tammy Davis | June 27, 2019
It had been a bad stretch, and Disney seemed like a good idea. I knew I had crossed the line...
College and Finances
By Hanah Watts, local high school student | June 27, 2019
Recently, I have spent a large amount of my time researching colleges and everything associated with them. Really, it’s not...
Celebrating 95 years
| June 27, 2019
Doris Kahn celebrates her 95th birthday encircled by a wreath made by her close friend Cherry Ball.
Education
Airport High track and field star named S.C. Gatorade Player of the Year
Contributed by Dawn Kujawa | June 27, 2019
The honors keep rolling in for Airport High track and field star Jayla Jamison. The rising sophomore has been named...
Lexington Two announces new principal, assistant principals for 2019-2020 school year
Contributed by Lexington School District Two | June 27, 2019
A new principal and three assistant principals have been announced for the 2019-20 school year. The Lexington Two Board of...
RNE-TV Live wins three Emmys
| June 20, 2019
Richland Northeast High School broadcast students took home three Student Production awards June 8 when they traveled to Atlanta to...
Events
Richland Two accepting nominations for 2019 Order of the Flame Awards
Contributed by Richland School District Two | June 27, 2019
Richland Two has now opened the application process for the...
Sports
Bearcats trying to claw to top of 4A
| June 27, 2019
The Brookland-Cayce Bearcats had one of the more interesting seasons in 2018 posting a 7-5 record and advancing to the second round of the 4A playoffs. The 2018 season began...
Dave Clark says goodbye to Spring Valley
| June 27, 2019
There is a maxim in sports, in the never-ending quest for the crown, only one team ends the season happy–the team that wins the final game. Spring Valley boys’ soccer...
Blue Devils eyeing better results
| June 20, 2019
The 5-5 record Dreher posted in 2018 represents the type of up-and-down season it was for the Blue Devils. “With the returning starters, their experience, and a share of the...
Arts and Entertainment
Art Honor Society brings “monsters” to life
Contributed by Lexington High School | June 27, 2019
To celebrate the end of the school year, students at Lexington High School finished up a colorful, “monster”-ous project with younger students. Students in LHS’s National Art Honor Society took...
State Museum presents summer edition of Friday Night Laser Lights
Contributed by Jared Glover | June 20, 2019
The State Museum has announced the return of its popular Friday Night Laser Lights summer series starting, Friday, June 28. This newly expanded rockin’ summer tradition will now include live...
Travel
India, Part 4
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D.
WarnerM@TheColumbiaStar.com | June 27, 2019
I knew we were on the right road. For miles, the shoulder of the road shadowed by the Himalayas had been lined with holy men, sadhus, thin shadows moving slowly...
Winederlust
By Erlinda A. Doherty | June 27, 2019
Wine has always a been a means for me to explore the world, discover new tastes and aromas, and engage with fellow wine professionals from around the world. As a...
India, Part 3
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D.
WarnerM@TheColumbiaStar.com | June 20, 2019
Linda and I prepared for the final journey to the source of the Ganges River in our hotel in Haridwar, India. The reading on my Magellan GPS was 29° 56’...
Home & Garden
An outdoor education double feature
By Arlene Marturano SCGardenLearning
on Facebook | June 27, 2019
Midland residents and students experienced two consecutive hours of live outdoor education on the UofSC Horseshoe June 18 starting under McKissick Museum’s magnificent magnolias. At 11 a.m., Dr. John Nelson...
Star Chefs
www.allrecipes.com | June 27, 2019
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers 1/2 cup cream cheese1/2 cup shredded sharpCheddar cheese12 jalapeno peppers,halved lengthwise,seeds andmembranes removed12 slices bacon Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil....
Propagating prosperity and posterity with plants
By Arlene Marturano SCGardenLearning
on Facebook | June 20, 2019
No billboards, highway signs, destination arrows, or painted pathways announce this secret garden gem. When asking local residents for directions, answers are lyrics from Vague Directions— “head on down two...
Travel
India, Part 4
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D.
WarnerM@TheColumbiaStar.com | June 27, 2019
I knew we were on the right road. For miles, the shoulder of the road shadowed by the Himalayas had been lined with holy men, sadhus, thin shadows moving slowly...
Winederlust
By Erlinda A. Doherty | June 27, 2019
Wine has always a been a means for me to explore the world, discover new tastes and aromas, and engage with fellow wine professionals from around the world. As a...
India, Part 3
By Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D.
WarnerM@TheColumbiaStar.com | June 20, 2019
Linda and I prepared for the final journey to the source of the Ganges River in our hotel in Haridwar, India. The reading on my Magellan GPS was 29° 56’...
Public Notices – Free Access
Master’s Sales
| June 27, 2019
MASTER’S SALEC/A No.2019CP4000513BY VIRTUE of a decreeheretofore granted in thecase of: Wells FargoBank, NA vs. MichaelWilliam McGill; MelissaRochelle McGill; PalmerFreeman, as PersonalRepresentative of theEstate of Hugh MurchisonAlexander; Mallet Hill Village...
Public Notices
| June 27, 2019
SUMMONSSTATE OFSOUTH CAROLINACOUNTY OFRICHLANDIN THE FAMILYCOURT IN THE FIFTHJUDICIAL CIRCUITDocket Number:2018-DR-40-2160Kimberli M. Murphy,Plaintiffs,vs.Lamar R. Wright,DefendantTO THE DEFENDANTABOVE NAMED: LAMARR. WRIGHTYOU ARE HEREBYSUMMONED andrequired to answer theAmended Complaint inthis action, a...
Notice of Application
| June 27, 2019
NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that LOS 3 REYES LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale...