Screenshot of the The Columbia Star website
The Columbia Star is a weekly community newspaper based in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1963, the publication serves residents of the Columbia metropolitan area with local reporting focused on community affairs. Its coverage includes local government, education, business, arts, sports, neighborhood developments, and public events. The newspaper also publishes feature stories, opinion columns, and community announcements. Unlike larger regional outlets, it emphasizes issues and activities directly connected to local residents and organizations. The Columbia Star distributes its content through print and digital platforms, maintaining a focus on community-level journalism. The publication serves as a source of information about civic life, local institutions, and events in the Columbia region.

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Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Columbia, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
1963
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Columbia, SC

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Sports
Entertainment and culture
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Print

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Local advertising sold by own team
National advertising sold by own team
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Others revenue sources:
, Classifieds

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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