Madison Poindexter | Carolina News and Reporter

Music soothes the soul in pandemic isolation

By Savannah Kennedy and Madison Poindexter | Apr 22, 2020

People are exploring genres, discovering new artists and revisiting classic tracks for entertainment during the quarantine.

SC public schools will remain online as pandemic continues

By Madison Poindexter | Apr 22, 2020

Gov. Henry McMaster announced Wednesday that South Carolina public schools will remain closed through the end of the semester.

McMaster closes more nonessential businesses

By Madison Poindexter | Apr 3, 2020

Gov. McMaster issued two new executive orders Friday, April 3. More nonessential businesses will close Monday at 5 p.m., and short-term leases are prohibited.

Local musicians rock livestreams during pandemic

By Madison Poindexter | Apr 3, 2020

Greenville musician Trey Duncan, 24, livestreamed his performance at Red Arrow Studios March 26....

The view from my front porch

By Madison Poindexter | Mar 27, 2020

My mom worries about getting sick. My brother hates his online classes. My sister frets about moving home. And my dad started a new job at our kitchen table.

Drought-free SC: 2020 rainfall measures above average

By Madison Poindexter | Mar 6, 2020

Columbia has received 13 inches of rain in 2020, a number more than double last year’s at this time, according to the National Weather Service. Despite some negative impacts, this rain has brought the Midlands out of a drought.

A walk through the woods of Congaree

By Madison Poindexter | Mar 4, 2020

Master naturalist and volunteer tour guide Bob Askins takes Carolina News reporters Madison Poindexter and Maria Jutton on a walk through flooded Congaree National Park.