Caroline Barry | Carolina News and Reporter

Bourbon in Columbia: community, charity, common ground

By Caroline Barry | Apr 21, 2023

As cocktail culture comes back into vogue, bourbon has been back on trend in Columbia.

USC lacrosse team brings newfound meaning to club athletics

By Caroline Barry | Mar 30, 2023

Gamecock lacrosse has been at the forefront of the evolution of club sports at the university, having won two national championships in the past four years.

Proposed changes for SC breweries have potential for huge economic impact

By Caroline Barry | Mar 27, 2023

Columbia-area breweries among those that could benefit. But the sides aren’t yet in agreement.

Ticket limit leads to ‘difficult decisions’ for parents of graduating Gamecocks

By Caroline Barry | Mar 22, 2023

Graduation tickets are officially available to Gamecock students. But for some families of graduating seniors, the five-ticket limit does not cover their entire family.

Bittersweet: Gamecock ‘freshies’ win big in last home game

By Caroline Barry | Mar 20, 2023

The Gamecock women’s basketball team took to the floor for one final home game on Sunday, with the “freshies” bidding farewell to home fans.

Taking a swing at it: USC outside hitter adds beach volleyball to her athletic resumé

By Caroline Barry | Mar 1, 2023

Riley Whitesides has had a great three years as an outside hitter but is always looking for ways get better. She joined the beach volleyball team this spring, bringing height and indoor experience.

A day in photos from the Murdaugh trial in Walterboro

By Caroline Barry | Feb 20, 2023

Click on thumbnails for larger image. Lines formed on both sides of the front of the court,...

With the Palmetto Trail expanding in Columbia, hikers are hopeful about increased safety

By Caroline Barry | Feb 15, 2023

The trail, often considered a “hidden gem” in the Capital City, is set to add more wooded hiking trails and getting hikers away from the roadside to make the trail safer.