Téa Smith | Carolina News and Reporter

Columbia Metropolitan Airport says travelers can choose whether to wear masks

By Téa Smith | Apr 20, 2022

Following the ruling of a federal judge in Florida on Monday, the CDC’s mask mandate for public transportation will no longer be enforced.

Former Gamecock’s foundation to put on charity game

By Cam Adams and Téa Smith | Apr 15, 2022

DJ Swearinger and other former Gamecocks are participating in a charity basketball game Friday night to benefit Swearinger’s 2Spoonz Foundation.

City salutes Staley and the team that ‘won America’s heart’

By Téa Smith | Apr 14, 2022

Head coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecock women’s basketball team were honored at the State House after a parade celebrating their NCAA national championship victory.

The South Carolina unemployment rate is almost back to pre-pandemic levels

By Téa Smith | Apr 8, 2022

The unemployment rate in the state is the lowest since the start of the pandemic.

Gamecock women’s basketball team honored at the State House

By Téa Smith | Apr 6, 2022

The University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball team received a standing ovation Wednesday for their victory at the NCAA national championship.

South Carolina Black Press Institute honors legacy of Black journalist and activist

By Téa Smith and Carson Peaden | Mar 31, 2022

Allen University held a symposium with the S.C. Black Press Institute to honor John Henry McCray, a Black political activist and newspaper publisher. The organization received a grant three years ago to study his work.