Local
LatestColumbia music festivals look to become greener
by Amanda Petty | Apr 25, 2024
St. Pat's in Five Points is one of the most iconic Columbia events. Here's how the festival cleans up after itself and how events like it can limit waste.
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Five Points bar The Bird Dog to be reimagined as ‘Touchdowns’
by Riley Edenbeck | Apr 23, 2024
A USC alumnus and longtime bar manager in Five Points is changing The Bird Dog to a sports bar, with an extended Philly-inspired menu.
Lifestyle
LatestThe Carolina Cup in photos: From sunup to the final race – and the flowered hats, food and frivolity in between
by Renee Ittner-McManus | Apr 22, 2024
Thousands of spectators gathered recently at Springdale Race Course in Camden.
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New study: Columbia one of country’s worst cities for greenhouse gas emissions
by Amanda Petty | Apr 18, 2024
Find out why Columbia is one of worst metros in the country for transportation-related emissions.
Special Reports
LatestSouth Carolina looks to crack down on drugs cut with animal tranquilizer
by Eva Flowe | Apr 25, 2024
Xylazine, a large animal tranquilizer, is making its way into South Carolina's illicit drug supply. But no one is sure how much is out there.
USC
LatestCocky’s gone commercial: A look behind the Nissan campaign
by Mingo Martin | Apr 19, 2024
Cocky leaves the field for a Nissan Rogue.