Laurryn Thomas | Carolina News and Reporter

Love in the time of coronavirus

By Laurryn Thomas | Apr 17, 2020

Spring is a popular time for weddings, but many couples are facing the tough decision of whether or not to cancel their wedding plans due to coronavirus.

Many Christians will celebrate Easter online

By Laurryn Thomas | Apr 7, 2020

Holy Week is not cancelled this week in the wake of the pandemic, but it is very different than anything churches have planned before. Many services will be held online for congregations to attend from home.

Small coffee shops strive to stay afloat

By Laurryn Thomas | Mar 31, 2020

Local coffee shops are hit hard by the pandemic, but some are finding innovative new ways to stay in business.

My personal pandemic life

By Laurryn Thomas | Mar 27, 2020

With graduation, a wedding and a first job all up in the air and at risk of being postponed or cancelled, life is full of uncertainty in a time of pandemic.

The state of coronavirus: Panic to possible pandemic

By Laurryn Thomas | Mar 6, 2020

South Carolina is awaiting the arrival of COVID-19 after multiple cases were confirmed in Georgia and North Carolina.

McMaster urges SC to ‘take it easy’ in wake of coronavirus epidemic

By Laurryn Thomas | Mar 3, 2020

“Take it easy. Don’t panic. You don’t need to stock up on anything, except maybe hand...

Advocates urge tighter lending laws to end “highway robbery”

By Laurryn Thomas | Feb 26, 2020

Advocates called for passage of legislation to rein in payday lenders.

Lonely at the top: Wanda Lloyd’s journey through American newsrooms

By Laurryn Thomas | Feb 21, 2020

Journalist Wanda Lloyd changed the game when she became one of the first African American female news editors to manage some of the world’s largest leading newspapers.