High school student becomes professional wrestler, inspiration for kids
Meet Airica Zayas. During the week, she’s a normal high school senior. But on the weekends, she’s a professional wrestler.
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Author: Raymond Escoto
SC’s permitless carry bill draws mixed reaction
A bill in the S.C. Senate would allow people to openly carry handguns with no training.
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SC’s chief accountant to resign after $3.5 billion accounting scandal
Richard Eckstrom, the state’s comptroller general, resigned Thursday morning. He steps down as lawmakers were discussing removing him from office.
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COVID 3 years later: Where is South Carolina now?
Just because infections and hospitalizations are down doesn’t mean COVID is gone.
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Benedict College students march for ‘No more silence,’ end to gun violence
Benedict College students walked the streets of Columbia to raise awareness against gun violence. They were joined by law enforcement officials, gun control advocates and Mayor Daniel Rickenmann.
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A top-rope dive into the world of local professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is more than just World Wrestling Entertainment. Learn about the independent circuit and Columbia’s own wrestling promotion: Palmetto Championship Wrestling.
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Meeting Street market showcases local artisans’ work
The West Columbia market gives local artists and craftspeople the opportunity to showcase their work. Take a look and see what they offer!
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Midlands Dungeons and Dragons community supports campaign against publisher
Controversial changes involving the popular table-top RPG, Dungeons and Dragons, were announced last month. The Midlands D&D community did not take them well.
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Playing to win: How Columbia’s arcade bars survived COVID hardships
Columbia is home to two arcade bars. Coincidently, both were founded during COVID, survived it and have stories to tell about it.
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Young candidate who lost close election plans to stay involved in West Columbia’s future
Ashley Johnson, a 34-year-old realtor, isn’t daunted by her lack of political experience or her loss in last week’s West Columbia City Council race. She just wants to improve her city.
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