Editor’s note: During the month of February, The Columbia Starwill feature a series on the options available and decisions involved in caring for our aging loved ones. More...
In- Vest USA and Riverland Hills Baptist Church will present three bulletproof vests to the Benedict College Campus Police Department on Monday. The vest presentation will take place at the Richland County Coroner’s Office at 1931 Pinevie More...
The Forest Acres City Council, in two quick meetings held on January 30 and February 12, approved a date for its upcoming general elections, and made plans to relocate city operations to an adjoining property. At a specially called meeting Janu More...
The Melrose Heights Neighborhood Association held its monthly meeting Monday, February 11, 2013. Jeff Caton, excutive director of Columbia Parks and Recreation, discussed the master plan. More...
Residents of the Greater Columbia and Orangeburg area have the historic opportunity to participate in a nationwide research study conducted by the American Cancer Society that could change the face of cancer for future generations. More...
The designers at Pulliam Morris Interiors describe themselves as “just one big family,” but after looking at the beautiful spaces they design, it’s apparent that this family is very special and very talented. More...
Merle Fendig and Steve Sancho are the owners of Bones, Rugs and Harmony, Five Points’ newest consignment shop for “eclectic” furniture and home décor items. More...
Macon Dunnagan Jr. has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro 26 times. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world at 19,341 feet. Dunnagan holds the record of being the first person to climb Mt. More...
On Sunday, February 10, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., the recently named City Manager of Columbia, S.C. spoke at her church, Gethsemane Baptist in Blair. This was done in recognition of Black History Month. More...
•CHURCH/CHARITY First Presbyterian Church Wednesday lunch and speaker series is held 11:30 a.m.–12:50 p.m., Jackson Hall, 1324 Marion Street. Free parking. 799-9062. More...
The South Carolina State Library’s Center for the Book, in cooperation with USC Press and Hub City Press, announces its spring 2013 author line up. More...
On Saturday, January 26, 2013, a dozen University of South Carolina students traveled across town to rival turf, the Clemson University Sandhill Research and Education Center. More...
Palmetto Opera, in partnership with worldwide opera company Teatro Lirico D’Europa, presents Tosca, Puccini’s edge-of-your-seat thriller Saturday, March 2, 2013, at the Koger Center in Columbia, SC. Curtain time is 7 p.m. More...
Comptroller General Richard A. Eckstrom, CPA has made a very real and lasting difference to the quality of government and life in our state. I believe Mr. More...
In the past six or so months, the discussion of guns, ownership, ammunition, availability, and all other things gun have become more numerous. We have heard many views from both the pro-gun and gun control sides. More...
My father and brother were ganging up on me again, and I was tired of it. This time I meant to do something to resolve this issue once and for all. I can’t say what the issue was, have no memory of any specific personal affront. I was ten. More...
Using 1 TWO 1 computing, service learning, team-building projects and more, Longleaf Middle School is preparing students to be innovative. Their efforts are being recognized by the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC). More...
Kim Stokes and Angela Lockart were Blythewood High School’s Sparkleberry Fair Grant recipients. They submitted a proposal for Bengal Backpacks. More...
St. John Neumann Catholic School joined many other Catholic schools across the country in celebrating Catholic Schools Week, from January 26 to February 1. More...
Senior Margo Deyling had 18 points and eight rebounds to help lead the Cardinal Newman Lady Cardinals to a 54-40 victory over the visiting Ben Lippen Lady Falcons on Senior Night, Friday, February 8. More...
LR’s Edmond signs with Clemson The recruiting process officially came to an end for Lower Richland’s Marcus Edmond, as Edmond signed a letter of intent with Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers Wednesday, February 6. “It More...
Last season the Columbia Classical Ballet Company mounted the first full staging of Swan Lake that had graced Columbia stages in two decades. The production was a critical and commercial hit, breaking attendance records for the Classical Ballet. More...
The Arts at Shandon will present the second in a series of three concerts for its February Festival of Chamber Music Tuesday February 19, at Shandon Presbyterian Church, Woodrow and Devine Streets at 7:30 p.m. More...
By Warner M. Montgomery WarnerM@ TheColumbiaStar.com
The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres was constructed between 1194 and 1250, the fifth built in the town since the 4th century. It is one of the finest examples of French High Gothic style. More...