Hanna Schatteman | Carolina News and Reporter

SC introduces bill to reclassify homeless youth

By Hanna Schatteman | Apr 21, 2023

South Carolina lawmakers are looking to redefine youth homelessness. The change could help improve children’s situations.

SC seeks to join nearly a dozen states with sexual extortion bill

By Hanna Schatteman | Apr 21, 2023

South Carolina lawmakers are pushing a bill to punish sexual extortion. The state would join nearly a dozen other states with sexual extortion laws, if it passes.

Azalea Coffee Bar – a coffee shop supported by other female-led businesses

By Hanna Schatteman | Apr 21, 2023

Azalea Coffee Bar will celebrate its two-year anniversary with other local female businesses owners. The organizations credit their success to supporting each other.

Columbia’s running community is growing – even post-COVID

By Hanna Schatteman | Apr 18, 2023

The growing number of runners in Columbia is bringing more races to the area.

Columbia ranks No. 3 in US for STD rates, new study says

By Hanna Schatteman | Apr 12, 2023

South Carolina is consistently ranked high for sexually transmitted disease rates, according to multiple reports.

South Carolina women’s basketball sees five go to WNBA draft

By Hanna Schatteman | Apr 11, 2023

Aliyah Boston was the No. 1 pick, going to the Indiana Fever. Five of South Carolina women’s basketball players were drafted within the first 25 players.

Columbia International Festival hosts 20,000

By Hanna Schatteman | Apr 4, 2023

The festival is the largest in South Carolina and many nearby states. More than 100 countries were represented this year.

Columbia’s Comet advocates for more accessibility

By Hanna Schatteman | Mar 3, 2023

Transportation is a key concern for many people with disabilities. The Comet bus system offers programs to help people with disabilities and people over 65 travel throughout the community.